Definitely not fancy. An old building that could use some some updating but I've never seen it dirty. The food, we get catfish, shrimp, wings, okra, fries and slaw, is always fresh, delicious, unlike any we've tasted before. Huge portions, exceptional prices, we all agree, it's worth the 2 plus hour round trip, just for that food, especially the catfish. ​Those whining racism are those that continue to bring back chicken bones and other empty food boxes expecting refunds/replacements and get angry but they continue. The food is fabulous, get it and enjoy. No one is going to stop eating there over tantrums. They've threatened to shut it down over a decade ago, to no avail. read more

11/18/2025 I was in Creedmoor today and decided to get something to eat. I called to place my order, but their menu was bitter blurry so I asked for assistance. The person who answer (foreign speaking person) was terse and unprofessional like I was suppose to know what to order without a menu. He soon hung up. I implore everyone to STOP giving your business to people who aren't respectful. Customer service is a requirement plus who want to eat food made out of anger. DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THIS BUSINESS. I hope they have the sustainability they deserve. read more

food was way overcooked hard and crunchy not to mention got assaulted by the owner. He threw a thing of banana pudding at my fiancé space do not go here unless you want to get creamed in the face by freaking banana pudding. read more

When I read some of the reviews on here, I couldn't believe they were talking about the same place I enjoy. I've been there for lunch three times since discovering it thanks to a friend a few months ago. It has a nothing fancy interior, but the food! I enjoy the fried shrimp plate. Perfection! I'm a creature of habit so I'm going to keep going just for that even though they have a lot more on the menu. As for rudeness, I haven't witnessed any of that toward me or any other customer either time I was there. Matter of fact, the last time I went there, I spilled some soda on the floor right after the worker had cleaned the area and didn't get yelled at or even an eye roll. Maybe I've just been lucky. But to me, the vibe is a lot more chill than what's described in the other comments. read more

My sister and I came to this restaurant because I had the taste for some fish. When we got here I was pleasantly surprised by all the menu options. I got the whiting and wings plater with side salad and okra. I must admit the wings were pretty good. The whiting was decent. My sister got the catfish and it was good. The atmosphere was that of country old south diner. Nothing fancy at all. I read the other reviews about experiencing racism at this place. I must admit the young lady was very nice and pleasant. She was patient as well and took the time to explain the platters and made recommendations. It was not the best food I have ever had however for the price and portion size it was not the worst either. read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Side Salad - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina

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dont go‼‼‼‼‼ found a fried roach in the wrapper; with her food‼. read some of the comments about the manager who isnt the manger but the cousin of the manager‼ read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina

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Truly a local gem and worth trying. The food is always delicious. The service is warm and you're made to feel welcome and not just a number. Even during the busiest time the atmosphere is that of relaxing and just enjoy. read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Hotdogs are out of this world and the onion rings have never missed. I try something new every time - today will be the egg rolls - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina

You just can't judge this location by the way that it looks on the outside. On the inside, you will be surprised to see a menu that is filled with a large variety of all types of delicious foods. The owner of this wonderful place is very devoted and dedicated to making sure everyone is happy with their food selections. He is also a very hard worker. The seafood here is fresh, seasoned, and just delicious. You get a nice-sized portion in all of your food choices. I like the French fried, hot and well seasoned. The dining area has booths that are very spacious and comfortable. The prices are reasonable. If you enjoy fresh, hot seafood then you must check out TJ in Creedmoor, NC. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Love the catfish n shrimp. Best around. Always friendly but always busy cooking. Order is ready in 10 minutes or less.

Their fish plates and shrimp are wonderful! It comes with a dipping sauce, and it's freshly cooked with a very light batter. It Feels Like A light meal even though it comes with a ton of food! You will have leftovers for sure! Bon appetit read more

I was denied service. I am a disabled veteran with a service dog. As soon as I entered the restaurant, the owner began hollering at me from the kitchen that I was not allowed in because I had a dog. When I tried to show him the documentation, he refused to look at it and said he was no longer taking any more orders today. It was 4 in the afternoon. He also stated that my yellow lab with a service vest on did not look like a service dog. I would not recommend to eat here because the owner does not support veterans or any one else who requires assistance. It was embarrassing to be berated in front of all the other customers and employees. read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina

I believe the food matters and it's because of this is why I give 2 stars. I been in a few times and this last time right after Christmas 2025 I go in to get a burger and the bun is very dry, so dry that it's falling apart off the burger itself. I do appreciate their burgers but hate to have a bun that days old maybe even a week. I think maybe a fresh food order is in place to make sure this is not happening. When I do like my burger seasoned, how they season it is a bit much, seems like that's all you can taste. I stopped going here so much because that reason now dry buns that fall apart are another reason why I'll stop going altogether. If one wants to attract me to their restaurant then the food needs to be fresh and act like you care to have me spend my money in there. read more

Terrible service from the owner. He is an a$$hole to most people that come in. Food is barely edible, just frozen and fried.

Nice people and good food. I had flounder and shrimp. Everything was great. The breading is delicious, the cole slaw was very tasty, and the portions were very generous. read more

I don't know why I keep giving these little hole in the wall places a chance, it's almost always a letdown. This place is no exception. First the price is they have on the front of the building are only valid until 4:00 p.m. not a huge deal but still annoying. Second their bathroom is 100 degrees and it had looked like somebody threw up in it and didn't flush. Oh and the hot water didn't work at all, which seems like a health code violation? The ice machine smelled terribly of mold. And the place is just odd, there is this huge room that's probably as big if not bigger than the actual dining room, that's just completely empty. The food itself was okay, I ordered the fried catfish. Was your standard fried catfish and fries that you can get just about anywhere. If they would clean the place up it would definitely be worth going back to, but I don't think I would ever step foot in this place again. read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina

I ate there for the first time today! We were just passing through from Paducah, Ky. It was recommended by a local firefighter! The food was delicious and the portions were great! I had the whiting fish and chicken wings. read more

I was also denied service with my service dog back in Aug during our vacation. The owner was obnoxious and refused to comply with the ADA.

In the market for some old fashion southern cooking? You know that "hole" in the wall joint that serves fried whatever - hot and ready? Welp, if you stumble upon this find - that's what you in for! This restaurant was recommended to me by a local. When I heard they had the best Fried Catfish around, well I had to go and see what all the fuss was about. I did a quick google search - their website provides a PDF menu for you to download and order from. I did a call in order for: - Kid's Catfish Meal with Fries and Drink - Daily Special: Homemade Cheeseburger with Fries and Drink - Side Order of: Eggs Rolls - Side Order of: Okra Note, ask for condiments! If not, you will get nothing. So, keep that in mind (if you need tarter sauce or ketchup). After making my order, it took me about 10 mins to get to the location for pick up. There is a sign on the door that only 6 people can be in the building at a time. To my surprise, there was only a cashier and the cook (that I would later learn is also the owner). The customers had on masks, they offered liquid hand sanitation for guest. But the cashier nor the cook had on a mask. I leave that to be a pro or con for you. Everyone was pleasant. Note, if you pay with a card there is a service charge they don't tell you about. It's small, but still it's one of those things that should be announced before swiping someone's card. The overall building looked like any older diner. Nothing special, it appeared clean and smelled of cooked food. Now for the food review - this was the best Catfish I have had in YEARS. The Catfish was fresh, meaty, and fried perfectly. The seasoning was on point and didn't need anything additional. Tartar sauce is an added bonus or hot sauce - as the fish can stand on its own! The fried okra, MAN extra crunch, again fresh and seasoned perfectly. Normally, I like to have ketchup with mine - nope not with these. The egg rolls, were good. They aren't something I would write home about - but for something different on a fish and chicken menu - they were good. The Cheeseburger - look if you want homemade and tasty - welp here you are! The meat was tender and seasoning great. The burger was about the size of my hand, so yeah you will be full with just the single patty. The automatic toppings are cheese, mayo, tomatoes, and lettuce. If that's not your speed - let them know when ordering. We were very satisfied with this place - great recommendation! read more

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I have to agree with the previous Yelp review that this is the restaurant that looks like a run down country restaurant but the food is amazing. I've lived in this area for going on 6 years now and have always passed it up thinking it wouldn't be that good. Tonight my son wanted fried catfish and there isn't really anywhere around this area that I knew of that had good seafood. But he said what about that place we drive by on the way to school? I said that restaurant by the car wash that looks run down? He said yeah! So I pulled out my Yelp and was pleasantly surprised to see 3.5/4 stars so I said let's try it! We ordered 2 small catfish plates and a small flounder plate, with fried okra and a side of potato salad. I also ordered peach & apple cobbler with cheesecake but I didn't get it :( so I can't provide any feedback on the desserts. First - the portions are VERY generous. They don't serve just a piece of fish, I think we had 5-6 pieces each on our plates! The breading was AMAZING! The French fries were crispy and had a delicious seasoning on them. And just like many others mentioned the hush puppies were great too! I also want to mention that there were 7 other patrons there while I was waiting. I was the only white person besides the cook and cashier. The ONLY reason I wanted to mention this was because of the negative comments on a few other posts I read that accused them of being racist. I can only leave a review based on my experience and observations but I did not see any such behavior other than thanking them for coming by tonight and wishing them a good evening. While I was waiting for my food, I also observed 2 other black families come in and order and did not notice any difference from my own experience of ordering. The inside is exactly what I expected from a small town establishment. It's clean but older. I'll definitely be back and wish I would have tried it sooner! If you like fried fish, give it a try! read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Small fried catfish - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina

Quick. Fresh. They always have 100 rating which is very important! Plus, the price is great. People complain from time to time, I believe these people prefer to leave a negative comment vs. a positive one and it's a reflection of themselves. Quick, convenient, and clean. read more

Not healthy one bit.. and not worth the taste to eat so bad. The food is not tasty and is greasy. Wait times are bad and the place looks like a dump. read more

I Love this place,best seafood, especially the Cat fish nuggets, I come all the way from Raleigh NC,(Bermadine curtis )

Just go. Came from NYC and I was not disappointed. Not fancy but worth it. Fresh food. Great customer service. And great prices.

I can't into this establishment tonight and experienced racism for the first time. We pulled up and the owner was yelling at two African Americans guys outside telling them TO LEAVE. So we thought they did something wrong. When I got out and opened the door he told me to GET OUT as well. So as I walked out a Caucasian lady walked it and he served her. I was flabbergasted...so we left and went up the street and when we turned around the cop was at the same restaurant in the parking lot so we turned in. The cop stated that this has been a ongoing issue at this restaurant. This was my first time experiencing racism and I will never go there again . The cop took our name and number and provided us with is card! The officer referred me to YELP to read reviews read more

Very good catfish & the cheese burgers are good also,I remember coming to this place when I was a kid it was a store then called Earl Goochs and then I was called Steven's, now it's called T&J's...Lots of history here in Creedmoor NC.. read more

The flounder fish was well seasoned and was really good so was the fries! Customer service was great! Chicken wings could have cooked a little longer but overall everything else was fine. read more

Get in my belly!!! Best hush puppies and fried catfish ever! They also have amazing French fries and hamburgers, if you'd prefer. If you can muster the courage for the crowds of people that are around, then definitely stop by. There's a reason this place is always packed, whether with people placing to-go orders or eating in. read more

Good food, love the catfish nuggets and Cole slaw. Batter is made using cornmeal, eating gluten free in Creedmoor!

I got a 4 piece chicken tender which was good. The coleslaw got all over the tray, though, and it seeped through the bag and ripped. Along with my order, my boyfriend got a chili dog. The sight of it was disgusting. It looked like someone had shit on a bun. Even the smell was disgusting. We threw it away. Finally, my boyfriend's dad ordered a 5 piece wing. His thoughts, and I quote, were "it just doesn't taste good, but we tried it." If you're looking for standard chicken tenders with fries, then go ahead and try it. The hush puppies were also very good, however the rest just falls flat. read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Chicken tender meal - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina

This is a wonderful restaurant!! We order takeout and eat in from time to time. The owner is a great fellow. He works mostly by himself. He is a very hard working man. We enjoy all the menu items. In particular the seafood!!! Excellent!! read more

TJs is excellent! Everything I've tried there ... Breakfast, burgers, hot dogs, fish plates, seafood etc. ... is very, very good. Their fries are the best! Also, the staff and owner are friendly. All food is made to order, and quickly. read more

I don't normally do reviews at all sometimes I look at them but I don't really write reviews but I can say about this please the food is good customer service is OK and sometimes its piss poor and when you come inside the guy has an attitude problem or you want nothing to do with you he's like he have a attitude at all the time and I'm not gonna say racist but I'm a black man and I just didn't feel welcome... as I write this I'm outside of the place for breakfast and o won't welcome it was just the guy and me in the store read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Outside - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina

Best Philly steaK n cheese Mouthwatering chicken wings and Even the seafood plates are delicious. I will always be a customer read more

This little place has GREAT food. I love their seafood, hamburgers, chicken wings, hotdogs. Their potato salad is the best I've ever had. Even the fries are delicious. This place deserves 5 stars. read more

Fish and chicken with a side of racism. Service was trash and vibe was not there. 0/10 do not Recommend.

Today I went to get a philly chicken cheese sub I found a bug in my sandwich I told the guy in the back making the food I think the owner he wouldn't give my money back said he would give me a different one Why ? Would I want more food! read more

So I had a bad experience tonight at TJs Fish and Chicken tonight. Let me first note.. That I like to eat there. So, I was totally not expecting the response that I received from the owner‍‍ I ordered a fish sandwich that was not cooked all the way and I was nausated soon as I bit into the sandwich. I called the restaurant to explain my concern. I was not rude or disrespectful.. First of all, I was hungry as hell and craving his fish sandwich. I was met with rudeness and disrespect over the phone. I was told to come to the restaurant to get another sandwich (while he is still being rude), then he hung up on me So now I am looking at the phone, like did he just hang up on me. I go to the restaurant.... I just wanted another sandwich in all honesty cooked a little longer.I was approached by the owner with rudenessHe took my bag of food and came back to the counter rudely and stated he was just going to give me my money back and then proceeded to say you can take my business elsewhere, don't come back here again. As I am leaving he continued to be rude as I walked out the restaurant Now I could have acted real real ugly. I have recommended people to his restaurant. My kids and I eat there all the time. So I am completely appalled by his approach to me. I didn't want my money. I wanted my sandwich....Cause I was still hungry I just walked out laughing for once.. I didn't act up... Might not mean anything to him..I will not make any other recommendations to his place of service.. Nor grace my pretty face there ever again.. #FridayAfterNext read more

Traveling from Raleigh Airport north on I 85, I stopped in Butner, NC, for gas and did a Yelp search for a quick meal for dinner. I decided on a Cajun food truck a few miles away in Creed more. I missed the turn to the food truck and turned around in this old school cafe. Ty's Fish and Chicken. I asked the waitress her hot sellers... catfish, philly cheese. I like fish but enjoyed it 3 times while away so settled on a philly cheese steak, which I seldom order. I requested no green peppers, which they accommodated with no issues. This was unbelievably delicious! I was so shocked to get s philly cheese from a perceived fish place and it be so good. This is a must fellow yelpsters. read more

Descent restaurant with a large menu. During COVID was only two people working no masks no gloves. Ordered seafood combination plate (shrimp and filet) which was bland. Wife ordered fish (catfish) and chicken plate which was seasoned and a lot better than what I ordered. read more

Nice clean place with lots of fried options. Catfish was good, and okra was made fresh. Also had breakfast options and chicken. read more

Tj's Fish And Chicken - Southern Near Me - Creedmoor, North Carolina