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“Seafood extravaganza”
Review of JFC Paihia

JFC Paihia
Ranked #4 of 54 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 28 July 2024

Fabulous spot for a casual night of amazing seafood dining! Have been there twice in the past six months, will definitely return. The seafood platter is definitely one of the best sea food platters which I have experienced, heaped full of various arrangements of sea food, much different to the standard platters on offer at other informal establishments. Lovely atmosphere, great food.

Date of visit: June 2024
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Thank Hine H
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2024

Hi Hine - Thanks for taking the time to post your review and thanks for the 5 Stars - excellent and much appreciated by all at JFC. Hopefully we'll see you again soon - Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed 13 July 2024

Great spot to watch the ABs with the family and enjoy classic kiwi cuisine with excellent hospitality. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: July 2024
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2024

Hi FarAway67397813213 - Thanks for the 5 Stars and your great review - much appreciated and we're glad you had a great time. Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed 6 April 2024 via mobile

Always come to JFC when in Paihia. Really well prepared seafood. Interesting way it's presented too. Good portion sizes. Never had a bad meal.

Date of visit: March 2024
Thank GAW1257
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 13 May 2024

Hi GAW1257 - Thanks for your great review and thanks again for the 5 Stars - means a lot!! Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed 4 April 2024

Service was awesome, staff were very friendly and accomodating. Food was fresh and very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed!.

Date of visit: April 2024
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Thank sarahfrew67
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 13 May 2024

Hi sarahfrew67 - Thanks for taking the time to post your review and all at JFC are pleased you enjoyed everything - and thanks for the 5 Stars - much appreciated by the team - Cheers Chester and Louise

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Reviewed 25 March 2024

Two dinners and a lunch here -- would have been more but they were closed one of the days we were in Paihia!! The breaded fish sandwich was, hands down, the best fish sandwich I've ever had -- and I live in California. Absolutely outstanding. Casual restaurant, shared tables and a bocce court, across the street from the Bay -- very laid back, but the food -- I might get on a plane just for that sandwich.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Thank Kate320
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Chester Rendell, Owner at JFC Paihia, responded to this reviewResponded 4 April 2024

Hi Kate320 - Hey, thanks for taking the time to post that great review and a special thanks for the 5 Stars - it means a lot to the staff at JFC. Hopefully you will jump on that plane soon and come in again - Cheers Chester and Louise

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