Long John Silver’s

Nasty nasty nasty!!! So salty I could literally not eat any of it! Not even the beans!

Prob one of my most guilty pleasures out there. I mean… it’s Long John Silvers. I can’t tell the chicken pieces from the fish pieces. Shrimp is pretty easy to spot but you never know. I would most like to review those amazing little pieces of crumbly things at the bottom of your cardboard container. Let’s forget it’s prob like eating deep fried butter and just savor the taste. Don’t judge

. What happened? I’m confused. About a couple things.
Beginning to eat our take-​out, something just wasn’t quite right. The receipt — sure enough — said Long John Silver’s. Then how was it possible that it tasted as delectable as $$$ Halibut dinners from Delmonico’s in Independence? Got me.
Ignore the negative reviews. Done. Boom. Whatever.
A delightful surprise. I had re-​discovered Long John Silver’s.
Once upon an afternoon drive down Brookpark on my way home, and knowing it was nearing time for sustenance, I spotted Long John’s up ahead. Some FISH — a favorite food stuff in our household — would be a perfect choice. It had been many years since we ate at a LJS (one time… North Olmsted) because I was The Official Home Kitchen Fish Frier in town. (Seven Seas… Lake Erie Perch) While watching those prices going up, up, and UP — now at $ 15.99 per pound — and our *other* favorite Lake Erie Perch destination, the Red Lantern at Kamm’s Corners, now closed — but hopefully, only temporarily — I fignured it was worth the gamble. Other last minute fried fish pick-​ups at the usual Big Name Fast Food suspects, always seemed to disappoint. This one likely would, too, but it was right THERE… on my way HOME… so at the last moment I pulled in.
The Stars, the Planets, and my SUV, were indeed, fortuitously aligned.
~ EXCELLENT lightly-​battered fried moist Cod (or might have been Pollock or other mild whitefish)
~ EXCELLENT hushpuppies. Never thought I’d ever write THOSE two words together. Ultimate oxymoron. The few I’ve had over the years were all positively nasty dry floury balls of horrid. Until now.
~ Fries and Tartar also far better than most others serving same.
~ One of the nicest ever employees. So naturally comfortably friendly with me. Maybe I knew her… or met her somewhere else. Could be, but probably not. Just a nice person.
Pulled up reviews for the first time — just before writing mine. Wow. If I had read them beforehand — with the exception of Craig L.‘s fairly recent 4 star — I would have probably sailed right past this fish food find. Hope you have a remarkable visit like I did, and if you have, give LJS a break and help boost their star power by adding your reviews. They deserve more positives.

I’m all for buying «local», but my definition also includes «local humans» who work in Chains and Big Boxes. We can’t forget about THEM — they have bills to pay and families to feed, TOO.
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What a ridiculously average time I had at Long John Silvers today. The outside was averagely upkept. The inside was maintained in an average manner. The food was average. And the prices? You guessed it… Average! I do need to point out the employees were overly average.
There is a 100% chance that I may or may not return.

My girlfriend and i waited for 20 minutes for our small order (chicken and fries meal and a fish and fries meal). They were serving people who came after us first, there was no order to way people were being served. When i asked the girl if our number was called she ignored me and ran off while another girl was apologizing and offering bribes of free drinks for the wait. They filled our boxes with a ton of fryer crumbs and forgot to give my brother his shrimp (he placed his own order and even got it before my girlfriend and i). I doubt i’ll go back again, i’ll hit the one in parma with the drive thru as they actually make fast food fast.

I have eaten here 3 times in the last 2 months and each experience has been about the same. I went about 6;30 pm so they usually have 2 or 3 people in line when I get there but each time has been quick and the food was hot. I would recommend it for what it is.

I’ve eaten at Long John Silver’s a few times over the years. I am amazed that this place stays in business! On my most recent visit to try a fish taco, I was the only person in the place! When I walked in, the crew was sitting in the restaurant drinking soda and chatting. When they saw me, they scurried back to their respective battle stations.
I ordered two fish tacos and it took a bit for them to make them. The fish tacos were okay for a buck each, but nothing to write home about. Then why the hell am I writing, you ask? To impress upon you to not visit Long John Silvers unless they a) build a new corporate image b) offer decent f&*ing food for a change! c) clean up their restaurants.
While I was waiting for what seemed to be an enormous order, I gazed about the dingy establishment. What a dump. It is clear that this company is hanging on by a thread. Why don’t they just throw in the towel already? …and I don’t mean in the deep fryer.
I realize Long John Silver’s has opened a few new locations, however, if you’re attempting to revitalize your company, you must revitalize all your locations, not just one or two. This particular location on Brookpark Rd is the worst… bad enough for me to write an e-​mail to their corporate office.