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“Thank you JFC!”
Review of JFC Paihia

JFC Paihia
Ranked #4 of 55 Restaurants in Paihia
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: $25 - $50
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 5 November 2019

A simple concept that offered us a wonderful relaxed dining experience, a great few beverages and tasty dinner. A stunning location- The service was awesome- the food was excellent- nice to also have a great selection of beer and wine to choose from. The best Fish and Chips we've had in a long time. Thanks team.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Thank Bellefam6
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Trip52853651166, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 6 November 2019

Hi Bellefam6 - thank you for your kind words - as you will know this is a new venture for us and the positive feedback is very encouraging for Louise and me and our hardworking team at JFC - I hope we see you again soon

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Reviewed 24 October 2019

Fabulous food, setting, staff and atmosphere. A simple menu of fish and chips let’s this restaurant produce superb food. We had perfectly cooked fresh fish and fabulous fries served in paper with home made tartare sauce and salad. We will be back next time in Paihia.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Thank SharynW52
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ChesterJFC, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2019

Hi Sharyn - Louise and I are delighted that you had a great time at JFC and thanks so much for your kind words, it means a lot!! and we look forward to seeing you again. Cheers

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Reviewed 17 October 2019

Exceptional meal, wonderful fresh fish, simply cooked to enhance the flavour with a rarely found crisp and light batter. Terrific New Zealand beers and wines complement the simple menu. Entrees and deserts are also available. Prices are extraordinarily reasonable for meals of this caliber. Relaxed and stylish decor enhance an enjoyable dining experience. A genial host goes all out to ensure your meal is a memorable experience.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Thank Notdivorcedyetcamper
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Trip52853651166, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 19 October 2019

Thank you notdivorcedyetcamper - delighted you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you again

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Reviewed 14 October 2019 via mobile

We’d parked across the road and decided to pop in when they opened at 5pm.
Although a little unorthodox, we weren’t disappointed.
Our fish and chips were served in paper, which we opened up at our table & ate them (in the paper) using the wooden knife & fork provided. (Eco friendly!)
We added a small salad to our fish and chips, and all of it was delicious.
Recommended!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Trip52853651166, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 19 October 2019

Thanks MrFrewster - we're pleased you decided to come in and try us and really pleased you enjoyed you meal.

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Reviewed 10 October 2019

Happened by the restaurant "jfc", and knew we wanted to eat there. They serve full meals as well as only entrees, with a wine list provided. The fish was freshly prepared, served wrapped in paper such as you'd receive in UK. It was hot, tasty, and well worth waiting for opening hours. In conversation with the staff, "jfc" only opened 3 weeks earlier, but was formerly a fish/seafood restaurant on this location previously. Great meal, enjoyed with friends.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Thank 32,807
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Trip52853651166, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 19 October 2019

Thank you 32087! It was great to have you with us and we're delighted that you had a great time

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