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“Go to for fish n chips”
Review of JFC Paihia

JFC Paihia
Ranked #3 of 57 Restaurants in Paihia
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: ₱844 - ₱1,688
Description: Located on the Paihia waterfront, JFC is a licensed, indoor/outdoor restaurant offering the freshest of fish and the best chips you will ever find. Enjoy your fish battered, crumbed or pan fried. But we are much more than that! Complemented with delights like our mussel fritters, kokoda, prawn cocktail a la the 70s and 80s and the best seafood chowder you’ll ever taste, anchovies on toast. We have a stunning fish burger (with a vegan option), tacos, grilled garlic butterfly prawns, fresh local oysters, juicy scallops, salmon steaks and a seafood platter to die for. We only purchase fresh fish - usually three varieties available - Gluten Free options. Enjoy this with a full selection of wines, beers and spirits or maybe a cocktail. Our closing time varies, especially in the winter - best to check.
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Description: Located on the Paihia waterfront, JFC is a licensed, indoor/outdoor restaurant offering the freshest of fish and the best chips you will ever find. Enjoy your fish battered, crumbed or pan fried. But we are much more than that! Complemented with delights like our mussel fritters, kokoda, prawn cocktail a la the 70s and 80s and the best seafood chowder you’ll ever taste, anchovies on toast. We have a stunning fish burger (with a vegan option), tacos, grilled garlic butterfly prawns, fresh local oysters, juicy scallops, salmon steaks and a seafood platter to die for. We only purchase fresh fish - usually three varieties available - Gluten Free options. Enjoy this with a full selection of wines, beers and spirits or maybe a cocktail. Our closing time varies, especially in the winter - best to check.
Reviewed November 2, 2024 via mobile

Referred to by local for my request of seafood. JFC stands for Just Fish and Chips. Order food and drinks at counter then ample seating inside outside partially covered or outside. View of water/bay. Beautiful wood tables. Nice music. Reasonable prices and great food with happy staff. Highly recommend

Date of visit: November 2024
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded November 4, 2024

Hi Pioneer5666661716677 - Thanks for your great review and the 5 Stars - brilliant, all here at JFC appreciate your kind words and are please you had a great time. Hopefully we'll see you again soon. Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed October 14, 2024

Great for a casual meal with high quality meals. Family friendly. Butterflied prawns were the highlight but my 8 month old loved sharing my seafood chowder!

Date of visit: October 2024
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded October 16, 2024

Hi Tessa2691 - Thanks for your kind review and the 5 Stars - brilliant! - hopefully we'll see you again - Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed October 3, 2024

Absolutely delicious! This place was recommended and I can see why. I will definitely come back when next in Paihia. The mussel chowder is even better than the infamous Chez Eelco in Nelson.

Date of visit: October 2024
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Thank xxXOXxx
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded October 5, 2024

Hi xxXOXxx - Thanks for taking the time to post your review and thanks for the 5 Stars!! Brilliant and mean a lot to us all. And really pleased you enjoyed our Mussel Chowder. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed September 24, 2024

This seafood restaurant is very welcoming with wonderful food. The Seafood Chowder is excellent. Staff and service top notch.

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank carol m
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded October 5, 2024

Hi Hikeress - Thanks for your great review and the 5 Stars - fantastic!! It means a lot to all the staff at JFC. Hopefully we'll see you again soon. Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed August 18, 2024

We had a very delicious meal here. The wait staff were great and a large choice of seafood options. The atmosphere was very welcoming and it was warm. We had a very enjoyable evening.

Date of visit: July 2024
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Thank Neal T
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded August 19, 2024

Hi Neal - Thanks for taking the time to post your review and a special thanks for the 5 Stars!! We're pleased you had a great time and hopefully we'll see you again soon - Cheers Chester and Louise

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