J & J Fish and Chicken

We have driven past this little cafe hundreds of times because we live just a few miles down 70. So, we finally decided to give it a try, and we are so glad we did! We enjoyed the lunch specials with seafood and two sides -- hubby got two catfish fillets, and I had catfish with shrimp. The fish was fresh and deliciously crispy fried! The coleslaw and potato salad were also good, and the hush puppies disappeared fast! Note that the place looks a little worn down, and the vibe is definitely "dive" :) But it just reminds us of the kinds of little seafood joints you find on the coast: humble, but fresh and tasty. The counter service was friendly and pleasant, too. For what it is, this is the best kind of place for fried seafood. Not fancy, but definitely downhome. We'll try it again.

Looking at the photos on FB of this place, I just had to try it. We got a fish nugget kids meal w/ fries, a sausage, Whiting sandwich w/ fries, & medium shrimp w/ fries. The service was ok...not overly friendly or rude. The food was fresh. It just didn't have seasoning on the fish or shrimp. They do sprinkle a seasoning on the fries that kind of tasted like taco seasoning. I didn't care for it much. The cocktail sauce was not good either. It didn't taste like any I've ever had before.We also got 2 cake slices from them which were $4.99 ea. We haven't tasted those yet, but I was told they come from Favors, so I know that cake is usually ok. I will update this review if it's not. The building could use some updating. The lot has 5 spaces in the front, but there is somewhere to park if they are ever super busy. I can't say that I will be back. The food just wasn't that good, honestly. I live too far away to be getting food that tastes like this.

Y'all! This fish was so good. I have been in NC for 5 years and I never go to fish places because it's just not cooked the same like where I am from. But my brother is here to visit and he wanted fried fish so I searched and searched and none of the pics were jumping out at me and then I remembered I had passed J & J on the way to Durham one day and I said that I would try it. The parking lot isn't that big but I was able to find a parking space fairly easily there is also a drive through if you don't want to go in. But I saw where the cars were sitting in line and it's because they make the food fresh. So keep that in mind if you want to go through the drive through. When I walked in the place was cool. It's not a fancy place but I wasn't worried about that I just wanted good fish. It took the cashier a minute to come up to the register but when he did I ordered the catfish plate and it came with 2 sides + hushpuppies. We ordered Mac and cheese, collards and fries. I paid about $22 which included fountain drinks. The restaurant + bathroom were decent. There was a server that brought the food and made sure that the tables were cleaned off. They don't refill drinks so everything is kind of self served and all the condiments are on the table. Overall if you are looking for good fried fish, this is your place.

I visited this establishment on Miami Blvd (Hwy 70) twice this week. Don't know why I went back a second time, but I did. Silly me. I ordered 5 chicken legs. Without checking the box of chicken prior to leaving , I rushed off to work. When I got to work, I was horribly surprised. The chicken legs were burnt. I immediately called to complain. They said bring the order back and they would replace it. The next day, I bought the order back. They cooked a fresh batch of chicken legs and they appeared to be fine. Once I got to work and bit into one leg, it was awful. It tasted like it was cooked in old grease and there was absolutely no seasoning on it. I don't normally write bad reviews but I have to make the reader aware. Apparently the place was sold to people who don't know how to cook. Fast forward, I ended up throwing the second box of chicken legs away. I'm pretty disgusted at this point and will not patronize that establishment again. Maybe they should just close down,

Hey y'all this place is rocking! When i walked in the door i smelled and saw clean!!This place fries a lot of fish and by the scent in the air they use fresh oil.My order was prepared so perfectly i went back for more shrimp to go and got a slice of lemon cake to roll with too!The dessert display if full of great selection of locally made cakes that have a wonderful back story of "redemption" and success!!This is a small local business that's doing it right.. great seafood done right in a super clean & chilled environment!Try this place

This was my first ever eating here. This is a small restaurant, however they have a lot of customers - most are ordering take out. I ordered the medium flounder meal which came with 2 sides (green beans & coleslaw), hush puppies, and a drink. The fish is made to order, however it didn't take long at all. Overall, the meal was good. In fact, it was so good, I went back and ordered 2 pieces of cake to go - Strawberry Shortcake & Italian Cream. I will definitely be back.

I ordered the fish and chicken. The chicken was decent. However, the fish was not to my liking. Furthermore, the sides needed more seasoning.

2nd time going to this restaurant & let me tell you, it won't be a third.i can go on about "how I didn't like my food & what I didn't get but Lol I guess you live & learn.i will not spend $$ there anymore

2/11/23 Major difference of course in fresh fish verses JJ fish/chicken dead frozen smelly fish lunch I had!Greenbeans and collards sides were salty...no other seasonings!! Why raise ya blood pressure with this food!!The trout not tasty but fishy taste as though been in freezer long time!Will not return with the food leaving me with a BAD FISHY taste!!! uggghh!! :(

This place needs to be shut down. Their sides are a joke. All are made from the can. The mac and cheese is disgusting, the yams were dry and had no flavor to them. Took them straight out the can and served. The fish was not seasoned, the crab cakes were just filled with paste. I would never come back. Drove an hr for nothing!!