Chef John's Fish & Chips - Lemon Grove, California

Marlene G.

Hidden gem. Food comes out piping hot, their batter is crispy and delicious. I recommend dining-in for the best experience. This is not fast food so it is a 15 min+ wait but so worth it for the made to order freshness. They don't have huge portions and it is on the pricier side but I've never left feeling unsatisfied. I recommend the Fish and Oyster with fries.

Olivia P.

Delicious! This is definitely a gem spot for that famous fish and chips! This was my very first time eating at this local food spot and i can say it was worth every penny! Food was made fresh to order so taking my first bite of everything was perfectly battered and hot! if you have not been here do yourself a favor and just come by! You will not leave disappointed but you surely will feel nice and full! i will be back for more!

Monica M.

first time coming here. food took some time
to come out but was worth the wait. everything was perfectly salted and crispy. i WILL be back 🙂

WellsOfWellness H.

Whenever we go, the wait is lengthy. The fish has been consistent with its results. However, the fries have on multiple occasions been ’refried’ for call-in orders. I have found that when you are willing to walk-in to order, you are able to see what’s going on with your food. And results are ‘fresher French fries’.

Lately, they have been chewier bc of refrying old fries. This takes rating down from 5 to 2 stars for me.

Tamara S.

The seafood was excellent. A light batter that enhanced the seafood. I read an excellent book while I ate inside. The Mountain Pass by Tamara Anne can find it at Amazon.

Jessi

I am so glad I happened to see the fish and chips sign when I was driving by. This was the best fish and chips I have had. No excess oil and the batter was crispy. The fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. I switched the chips out for zucchini which was also very good! Along with the fish and chips , I ordered the hush puppies which was a perfect balance. The inside is very clean. However, it is a little outdated, but I think it adds more charm. The customer service is great. They all seem very friendly and love what they do which reflects on the quality of food. I will definitely be coming back and telling all my friends and family about this hidden gem.

Ingrid A.

If you are looking for good fish and chips, this is a place for you. And the fried zucchini is excellent too. The service is good and I'm assuming the couple there are the owners, they were very gracious when I goofed and dropped my glass of water on the table and floor. It's a small place, but it is definitely worth a try. Just remember this is not health food, it's excellent fried food.

Herbert Y.

Looks can be deceiving. Restaurant decor is that of a renovated fast food restaurant but if you can look past this, the food is outstanding. Portion sizes for the fried fish were very large. Fish was fried perfectly with a nice coating. Staff is a kind and lovely Korean family. This is the definition of a small local business that you would want to support.