Mr. Fish & Chips

Very busy right at lunch time. Food is made to order so be prepared to wait about 15-20 minutes. Huge delicious whole cod filets, perfectly battered and crispy with big steak fries. We also got the clam strips and scallops which were both delicious. Don't waste your time with the onion rings - the thinnest ring of onion in five times as much batter. They look pretty but you're just eating fried batter and the onion is almost undetectable. They were out of oysters the day we went. Apparently, they also have fried mushrooms occasionally which is not on the menu - you need to ask for those - but they were out of those too when we went. The customer service was great. Nice couple. Simple atmosphere.

Hidden gem executes a classic flawlessly. The dining room is no-frills; note that it's too small to have a public restroom. Definitely some of the best fish and chips you'll get in San Diego. Easy to believe that they've been rolling for 50+ years, mind-boggling that they aren't more widely known.

Great food, cooked to perfection. Bottom of the strips were as crispy and flaky as the tops. Uniform deep fry is what you look for when its around high quality sea food. Service is excellent. First time or hundredth he treats you like family.

We came here for fish and chips, expecting a lot because of the reviews I had read. It was quite good, perhaps not the best of the planet or authentic pub-styke, but quite tasty for a strip mall restaurant.

Amazing fish and shrimp! I've seen this place for a long time and never tried it but finally was craving fish and chips and gave it a try and honestly, fish and chips might be my new favorite meal now because of them. Great quality and the owners are amazing and so kind and giving. The fish is fresh and the batter is soooo tasty. Gotta give the sides a try too, the seasoning on the fried zucchini was delectable. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try and keep a long time local business thriving!!

I had a 2pc F&C, fish was heavily battered, more batter than actual fish. The flavor was unpleasant, and later gave me diarrhea (Sorry, TMI). The fries were not very good either. All orders are treated as take out creating excessive waste. The price was absurd for the quality and amount of food, even by current standards. I don't recommend this establishment.

We have driven past this place a few times and were glad we stopped by. The owner is so kind and we loved the fried fish and shrimp. Their popcorn shrimp was our favorite!

I think this is the best fish and chips place in town, I asked for slightly crispy chips, and the were perfect. The owner/operator is a great guy, very personable, will definitely return.

Place was amazing. Food was flavorful and very fillings. The portions were big. The staff was great!!!! Very friendly very attentive. Although the place looks small, there is plenty of seating, we didn't have to wait at all. I think we just found our regular spot!!! Thanks again and we'll see you soon.

In town for work and craving authentic fish n chips. Found Mr. Fish n Chips thanks to Yelp and we were on our way. Located in a plaza with several businesses, plan a few extra minutes to secure parking. I walked in and was immediately greeted by Mr. Sam, the owner. Really kind man, answered my questions as I was undecided on what to order. We decided on the three piece fish and chips with a side of jumbo shrimp and a two piece fish and chips and a side of coleslaw. The fish portions are big, we could have shared one meal...leftovers for the win! Steak fries and jumbo shrimp were delicious and the coleslaw could put KFC out of business. I chatted with Mr. Sam briefly on the way out and told him he will see me again. Thank you for feeding us, Mr. Sam!

What a great find! My Mom (from England) visits me every month & is always on the hunt for a good fish & chips nearby. Mr. Fish and Chips does NOT disappoint! the fish was a nice size, battered well, crispy, & every bite was delicious. The fries were great as well. Service was excellent, the owner was nice & exchanging stories with my Mom. A very Mom & Pops feel to the shop, I'll certainly be back! Parking lot can get a bit busy

Excellent Fish and Chips and they get the tartar sauce right ! Friendly crew that produces consistently quality product ! Thanks

Great prices and portions. Always friendly and efficient. I have spent a lot of time in England and this is a real chippy!

This is one of my top five places to go for Fish and Chips in San Diego. It is what they specialize in and they sure know how to do it right. The owner is nice and friendly and provides good service. It is a small restaurant and you have the option of eating inside or on the patio. No reservations and seating can be limited so we usually go after lunch rush hour or early dinner. The fish is always hot and crispy and the fries are yummy and well seasoned. What I like about the fish is it has a light batter. We order the cole slaw which complements the fish. They also offer shrimp, oyster, clams and chicken strips on the menu. I will have to try the shrimp one of these days and deviate from the yummy crispy fish. They offer condiments like Vinegar and Tarter sauce to go with the fish. Definitely a place to check out if you like Fish and Chips.

After traveling overseas. I've found a new found love and craving for Fish and Chips. Have tried multiple places since being back and unfortunately I could not find a place that satisfied my cravings until.... Last night. I've seen this place on tik tok and yelp reviews but I live in Spring Valley and it's quite a drive. I happened to be in the area and decided to give it a try. While ordering I seen a beer that caught my attention because I've never seen it before so I tried it and it was really good. (Pictured) unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the food but it was absolutely amazing. Everything I've been looking for. Taste, Texture and they were good size. I ordered Two piece fish and chips and Two Jumbo shrimp. Hands down Best place thus far and I will definitely be making the drive!!

Mr. Fish and Chips is aptly named! I came on a Saturday afternoon with one of my friends who had been wanting to check it out. We walked in and proceeded to the ordering counter. We looked at the menu and the 2 piece seemed like it would be filling for one person. We each ordered that and a root beer. The owner behind the counter was efficient and multitasking as he went from frying fish to taking out orders and then back to frying. There's one longer table inside and another smaller one. There were more tables outside but we wanted to stay out of the wind. We waited at the longer table since the smaller one was taken. There were a few others who sat there too but as it seems most people order to go, they would receive their orders and leave. We shortly after got our food. I'm not normally a fan of tartar sauce but this one is worth trying! They also had condiments on the table like the vinegar and ketchup. My first impression when I took a bite was that it was slightly more breaded than I would like but as I ate it, it worked for me. It's hard to find a good fish and chip place nowadays. I live in the Bay Area though so I'd only be able to come here when I'm visiting. That being said, it was a lot of fish and fries and I was more than stuffed by the time I got up with a to go box of leftover fries. The fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fries were also crispy and plentiful. The owner is active and would ask people if they needed boxes, open doors when he could to let people in and out and also delivered the food to each table. Parking is easy here as it's part of a strip mall. I suggest trying this place out if you are in the area and wanting fish and chips. I know I'll be back if I'm ever in the area!

Large crispy goodness fried right when you order. Big thick steak fries treated the same way. An awesome family restaurant. Consistently.

Didn't realize we have a really good fish and chips shop in Claremont. Have passed by this place so many times, but decided out of nowhere to try it out. Solid fish, solid fries, solid prices for what you get. Service felt personal and friendly. The tartar sauce is so good. Did not realize I could even tell good tartar sauce, but this stuff is amazing.

Great service and food! Even the ambiance is nice inside, there are two medium tables. I ordered and sat at an outside table- people watching (it's located next to a Vons and many other businesses). The food is great. I had the 1 fish n chips and clam strips. Both were delicious. Honestly I should have ordered 2 fish strips. It was so tasty and fresh!!!!! The batter was crispy, and at just the perfect ratio of crisp to moist tender flavorful cod filet. - not like other places where they over batter. I will be back. Most importantly the service was awesome!!!! Super friendly! Thank you for being in San Diego!

One of the best fish and chips spots in San Diego. But what makes it better is the service here. Top notch service from the owner. He's usually taking the order, making the food and serving customers. Even checking up on us during our time there. The fish & chips are super crispy & always comes out fresh. The portions are large and it's so simple. We also get the fried shrimp with chips and they're huge. The fries are like steak fries and always comes out hot & fresh. It's a small shop in between other restaurants. It's very simple decor and limited seating. Always come back here when I'm craving fish & chips.

Delicious! This is the best fish and chips Ive ever had. Crispy and moist, Fresh large pieces of cod. The chips are traditionally cut. Coleslaw can be ordered as a side, it looked great although I didnt order any. Service was friendly and cheerful. The prices are a bit high for me, but worth it.

We ordered two 2 piece fish combos one with coleslaw. Very yummy, crunchy fish cooked lightly. Coleslaw was good too. Service was nice and friendly and brought to our outdoor table. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a traditional fish n chip place.

Best Fish and chips in San Diego. The owner is very warm and welcoming and very accommodating. Been going to this place for over 25 yrs. Thanks for staying real.

Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect when we visited the store. I have been waiting to try their Fish and Chips for a long time, yet never gotten the chance to. We finally came here one night and the store was quite empty. We decided to order to go although we would love to eat there but the store seemed pretty small inside. The menu is very simple, just like the store name. We had 3 fish with large fries and were completely surprised when handed two huge boxes. Despite we took it home, the food was still very delicious! The fish was fresh with nice batter. Love the sauces that was included, highly recommend trying the vinegar. The fries was also very good. Big chunky fries that fill us up nicely. I would come back again.

Great food and service. Cole slaw tasted like my home made slaw. Owner was super nice.

AWFUL. Just awful. Stopped by this place based on Yelp reviews. When I walked in I immediately noticed how filthy it looked, and noticed I was the only one in there at 6 pm on a Saturday. The menu posted online is NOT what they currently serve. No fried scallops, no fried clams, no fried zucchini or onion rings. Fish and chips and fried shrimp ONLY. Ordered one fish & chips and one fried shrimp for $40. Everything tasted like old oil, and the fish was not fresh. Ended up throwing out. This place is seriously on its last leg and needs to close. Just gross!

Really good fish and chips. Nothing extravagant just good tasting crispy juicy fish and crispy soft middle chips. A plus is they give you enough Tatar sauce for the meal, I hate when places don't give you enough sauce. Another thing is if purchasing to go the pack it in a carton that allows the food to breathe and not get soggy.

Website says they closed at 7pm. At 6:15pm, I walked in and told it was already closed. Adjust your hours please

Some of the best fried fish in town. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. They are super friendly here too. Seating is very basic. Come for the food, not for the ambience. I didn't have the chips or coke slaw so I can't comment on those, but I'll be back for sure!

Been coming here for over 20 years. I came here when it was a small shop back in 1996. Food has not changed one bit. Still best fish & chips place in SoCal.

1st time here and the food was delicious.. fish was fresh and the customer service was awesome.. I will be back to Mr. Fish

Our first time grabbing food here and I had to leave a review. I think the person manning the register is the owner and he was kind and personable. I don't think I gave any indication that we had never been there..but he asked us how we were and made the statement of it being our first time. It's obvious he talks with his customers and has a great memory. I'm thinking when we come back, he would remember us While taking our order, he asked if my four year old would like some water. Then when he brought out our food, he gave my kids a couple of small pies. Things like that stick out to me, especially as a mom. It really pulled at my heart that he went out of his way to be kind to my kids. Now, on to the food! At first, I thought it was a little pricey until I saw everything. The fish are HUGE! There were a decent amount of chips/fries and were delicious! We got the 8 fish family meal with a side of zucchini. Perfect crispness. We were also given a good amount of ketchup, ranch dressing, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar without having to ask. We'll be back again. Keep it up with both the great food and amazing customer service!

Place is very clean and has ample room. Food is great at a reasonable price, and served pretty fast. The owner is very friendly.

The owner is super nice. Very efficiently running the entire place by himself on a Friday evening! Fast service - about 14 people ahead of us and some Door Dash ready to be picked up; still only took about 15-20 minutes to get our food. Classic fish&chips done to perfection - nice and crispy breading, not overdone. Takes my back to the old "H.Salt" days! Yumm!

This was my first time here and there was a line at the door waiting for it to open and I can see why. The fish and chips were so delicious and a great price but also the service was absolutely awesome!

Fried Fish stick $5.50 has been approved by the offspring. This alone will make me come back. The French fries wedges aka chips were minimal and barely touched, not worth $6. Personally, I like the seasoning and taste of their fried fish stick and tartar sauce. Happy to find a place that's approved by all the family.

If you're looking for a good fish and chips place in the Balboa area, this place is worth trying. Their fish tastes fresh and it's big pieces. The batter has the perfect crispy consistency, and it does not overwhelm the fish flavor. If there is one thing that I would wish they'd put a little bit of effort in is the atmosphere and the ambiance of the place. It could use a little bit of touch and setting it up to look more inviting. If you don't care about the atmosphere and just want good food, this place is worth trying.

Delicious! Their fried fish is not oily and delicious! Very generous with the tartar sauce and condiments. My kid loves the fried shrimps too. Owner is super nice. This is our favorite place for fish and chips!

This guy uses an outdoor blower to clean the INSIDE of Mr. Fish and Chips, (blowing the dirt all over the inside of his own restaurant and kitchen to the outside), creating a very unpleasant dining experience for costumers in the adjacent restaurant... DURING THE DINNER RUSH. I would never eat at the Fish n Chip place with the current health and safety practices. And honestly, I'm not sure I would ever eat out doors at the Japanese restaurant again. Im totally grossed out.

The owner is extremely nice and their shop really owns up to one of the best fish and chips shop out there. A definite stop if you're in San Diego

Great food for takeout! The fish always tastes so fresh! I really enjoy the food every time I come here

Fish light and crisp plus you can get fries or zucchini. I wish he was closer to me. Delicious

I LOVEEE THIS PLACEEE. The staff were so kind and very attentive. Parking here was pretty easy and the food was sooo yummy. They make their own sauces and it could not be any more yummy. It feels so homey and I will be coming here all the time! The fish is also fresh and huge!

I visited today with 3 others and our experience was excellent. The fish, shrimp and hush puppies were perfect. Sam, the owner, was polite, friendly and very helpful. I will go again. ~

Great food. Stopped here for my lunch break with my husband and daughter. I believe the owner was the one who assisted us, he was very nice. Food came out pretty quick. Food was hot and delicious. We shared the 3 piece fish and chips and it was plenty for my husband and I. Will definitely be back :)

Unassuming small fish shop in Clairemont with delicious fresh fried fish! Parking Located by the Von's and CVS strip mall, plenty of parking. Service/Wait Time/Aesthetic It seemed like most people were ordering to go, there's only three tables inside and a few more outside. The man taking my order seemed very friendly and there was no wait to order and the food came out quickly! Double Catch Combo I liked the fish and shrimp I got- the batter was perfect and the fish piece was a good size and so were the shrimp, definitely jumbo-size shrimp. The chips were also fried well and tasty. Both were definitely made fresh to order. My only note would be they were out of coleslaw, so I got potato salad. The tartar sauce and potato salad do not taste like they're made in-house- more like the kind you would buy next door at Von's. Overall, I would recommend Mr. Fish and Chips as a local gem for fried fish!

The breading they use is great, like tempura style almost which is interesting to me because it's lighter and not as bready as other fish and chip shops. Since the breading is lighter you really get the nice flakiness of the fish, and so far it's never tasted or smelled fishy to me, always fresh and appropriately firm. Also, I think they've got the best onion rings I've ever had but unfortunately they're not always on the menu. The owner's customer service is also great. Definitely a place I always have on my radar for good takeout food. I think 4 stars is actually underrated for this place, and I don't say that often.

Best fish and chips spot in San Diego! Only been here twice and the owner recognized me and my coworker! Also the best costumer service I've ever experienced this guy is a 2 man operation with him and his mom so he's very busy and still takes his time to make conversation and he even gave us extra food!!!!!!!!! Must try

I love this place! We came through yelp and couldn't be happier. Service is solid and prices are fair. Food is awesome! Highly recommended !

Always fresh, great tasting fish and chips. Through the years and a devastating fire they have never lowered their standards and you can taste it in their food. Still the best in Clairemont.

The best fish and chips in town. I LOVE this place. The owner, Sam, is always super friendly. It's a great spot.

I like to travel and I am sure that many of you can relate of trying great food in your travels. The bad part is that you know you cannot get that same food upon your return back home. Travelling is where my fondness of fish and chips with some mushy peas came from. It is one of my favorites to get when I am in the right area and I know there are those who know what they doing when cooking this famous British staple. So on one of my gastric excursions, I decided to try Mr Fish and Chips. Yeah the names says it all and of course you know what I was going for. This place is located in a corner spot of a shopping center Clairemont Mesa East. Parking is so so because this place stays busy but even you do not park right in front of the place you can find a spot no more than a minute walk in one of the rows. Now I will tell you that once you have sampled food a certain way you come to accustomed to it that way and how it should come. We all know there are those who consider Taco Bell to be authentic Mexican cuisine. Bless their heart. It was like that when I entered this place. I was expecting hand cut chips (crisps) aka fries and some pollock, cod or haddock battered and fried served up on some imitation newspaper. Nope. It was crinkle fries and fish that I am not sure what kind. This is the part where you think I am going to write about my disappointment. The good thing about getting fish in many places is that it cooks quick and really no reason it should not be coming out hot. This was the case here. The fries and fish both came out hot and thank you for not cooking the fries in the fish oil. No mushy peas but you do get coleslaw. The pieces were huge and despite getting it to go it was still nicely warm when I finally got back to eat it in piece. Trust me you do not want to bite into this when you first get it unless you like some burns. I am not a fan of crinkle fries but they were ok and good. The star was the fish. Seasoned well and made to order. Many times I have had fried fish it is overcooked especially if you get shrimp or prawns with it. When overcooked the batter is overly hard and tough to bite into. As you figured out it is not what I was thinking or come to know as fish and chips but there was no disappointment in what I got. Now I will say that there are some "British" pubs in the San Diego area that claim to serve authentic fish and chips but they landed way off target and do not compare to this place. My experience with them in a soon to be released view. I will say that this is a place I would drive to in order to get some good fish fried properly. Not labeled a fast food spot but the food comes out quickly. The owner was there that day and very nice guy who of course said he had some good fish and applause to him. We all know everyone's baby is not cute.

We love Mr. Fish and Chips. We have been going there for at least 12 yrs. Great owners and great Food!!! AAA+++ Chris and Dianna Rottner

We got Mr. Fish combo (2 fish filet $17.99) and Seafood combo (1 fish, 5 scallops, 1 jumbo shrimp $19.99). Both came with fries, Cole slaw, and bunch of dipping sauces. Also got a can of soda. I have to say, I wasn't a fan of the batter. I prefer smooth thin crisp batter like tempura. This was crunchy bubble batter. Also no favor. The service was great. It was served in donut boxes. Used as a carrying case and then you'll get the lid for take out. This place was a tiny space and no AC. Outside was more hot than inside but I was sweating bullets inside. The restroom was open to the public. Couldn't wash my hands. Instead, they had wet wipes and sanitizer.

Great Fish and Chips! Lots of cool, authentic decor from England...Food was Great and the Owner was very friendly. I definitely recommend it.

Grandma has long been raving about Mr. Fish and Chips, and we finally got the chance to go there for lunch together today. Arrived shortly before noon, ordered the 3-piece combo to share, 2 drinks and sat outside on the nice patio. 10 minutes later our order arrived - the batter on the fish was crispy and perfect! Chips, coleslaw and tartar sauce were all delicious. Looking forward to coming back again with Grandma soon!

Great service! Owner very nice. Fish was delicious & fresh! Clean, nice spot. Would recommend and would come again!