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“Beautiful snapper”
Review of JFC Paihia

JFC Paihia
Ranked #3 of 57 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 8 August 2023

JFC was recommended by local motel.
Snapper & Chips as a quick meal - Snapper was fresh & beautifully cooked. Chunky chips on the side (chips are chips - nothing special).

Nice casual atmosphere and good staff. No takeaways, so expect to pay more.
Would go again & try something else from their menu.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Thank Chris_NZL
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2023

Hi Chris - Thanks for posting your review and thanks for the 5 Stars, much appreciated, and yes please come again and try the rest of the menu - Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed 28 May 2023

Sea food platter for two people was awesome!!! Staff and chef were so friendly. The atmosphere was nice and cosy. We highly recommend JFC.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Thank あけ美 湯
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 31 May 2023

Hi Road739046 - Thanks for the 5 Star review and we're pleased you enjoyed your seafood platter!! We hope we see you again soon - cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed 21 May 2023 via mobile

Popped in for lunch - gorgeous location, super friendly staff and fabulous food. Good drinks list too, wide range of wines.

Date of visit: May 2023
Thank Nicola F
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 31 May 2023

Hi Nicola - Thanks for taking the time to review us and thanks for the 5 Stars - all at JFC appreciate the feedback. We hope to see you back soon - Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

Ambience was nice. Sat outside with view of ocean. Food was over priced for what we received and not overly tasteful.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2023

Hi KelseybS6712KL - sorry to hear that we are pretty ordinary - most of our reviews say we do a pretty good job with great prices - why didn't you say something? - We just put it down to that you can't please all the people all the time - Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed 18 March 2023

After Covid days we returned here.
Same perfect service, choices and atmosphere as experienced before. Each time we returned (mostly every day) we enjoyed this place with it's own special attractions: staff, food, service, simple but perfect system.

Date of visit: March 2023
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1  Thank John H
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2023

Hi John H - Thanks very much for your great review and the 5 Stars - much appreciated - and no doubt we'll see you again soon - Cheers Chester and Louise

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