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“Phenomenal Seafood”
Review of JFC Paihia

JFC Paihia
Ranked #3 of 56 Restaurants in Paihia
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: ₱824 - ₱1,647
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 February 4, 2025 via mobile

This was our favorite restaurant in Paihia! The seafood was excellent & the people working there were really friendly. We had a group of 7 people and were comfortably seated at a big outside table. The view out over the water was great!

Date of visit: December 2024
Thank COLaxXCMom
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2025

Hi COLaxXCMom - Thanks for your great review and the 5 Stars!! Yes, you sat in the best place on the property so we're pleased we delivered and hopefully might see you again one day - Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed January 30, 2025

We went as we got a discount from our accommodation. We'd planned for standard fish and chips but the menu was much more varied (although also more expensive!). The food was tasty and the service good.

Date of visit: December 2024
Thank Suzy M
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2025

Hi 181suzym - Thanks you your review and we're pleased you had great time and maybe we'll see you again soon - Cheers Chester and Louise.

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Reviewed January 21, 2025 via mobile

Great ambience at this place & staff really helpful & friendly. Large tables which you are encouraged to share with others, order drinks at one bar & food at other counter. No table service; though they do change water jugs & help you take food & drinks to table if there’s too much for one person. Had soup to start which was nice then fish n chips … ‘currie’ sauce was amazing but fish & chips come wrapped in paper - bit of a pet hate of mine, if I wanted them wrapped in paper I’d go to a takeaway & pay less for them! All in all nice place with good atmosphere.

Date of visit: January 2025
Thank Darleyowl
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2025

Hi Darleyowl - Thanks for taking the time to post your review and that overall you had a great. The fish and chips in paper is an old UK thing which I'm sure you're aware of so sorry you didn't appreciate it. It's not a cost thing - can't see why serving in paper would be any cheaper than plating them up - but there you go! Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed January 18, 2025 via mobile

Excellent food, the fish burger was amazing, great beers and brilliant vibe to the place, loved the music choices as well!

Date of visit: January 2025
Thank davenoble1963
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2025

Hi Dave - Thanks for your review and the 5 Stars!! - means lots to everyone here that you had a great time and maybe we will see you again soon. Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed January 1, 2025

Awesome fish and chips and Duck Island ice cream to finish ! Lovely space and attentive staff. Great for kids and dog friendly.

Date of visit: December 2024
Thank Brigitte Y
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded January 4, 2025

Hi brigittey2025 - Thanks for taking the time to post your review and a special thanks for the 5 Stars!! Awesome!! Let's hope we see you again soon - Cheers Chester and Louise

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