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Shark Boy Fish and Chips
- 1100 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112

Seafood restaurant, Caterer ★4.0 (110)·$10–20

1100 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

4.0
10/10I recently had the pleasure of dining here , and I can confidently say it deserves a solid 10/10! From the moment I walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere made me feel right at home.The fish was perfectly battered—light yet crispy, and the catfish was incredibly fresh and flaky. Each bite was bursting with flavor, and it was clear that quality ingredients were used. The chips were the star of the show, golden and crispy on the outside while fluffy on the inside.What impressed me most was the variety of sauces and seasonings available, allowing for a personalized touch. The staff was friendly, attentive, and truly passionate about their food, which made the experience even better.Overall, The Chip Shop delivers a fantastic dining experience, combining a cozy environment with mouth-watering food. I can't wait to go back for another round of their amazing fish and chips! Highly recommended! - Amanda Romero
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$10–20 per person Reported by 110 people$1–10$10–20$20–30$30–50

Shark Boy Fish and Chips Introduce

For residents and visitors in the California Bay Area, the hunt for truly great, satisfying seafood often leads to Shark Boy Fish and Chips in San Jose. Far more than just a classic 'fish and chips' shop, this establishment is a vibrant, Black-owned, and family-friendly fast-casual restaurant that has rapidly become a local favorite for its high-quality, flavorful, and comforting menu. It masterfully blends the best elements of a traditional seafood restaurant, a fast-food counter, and a specialized taco joint, all under one roof.

Shark Boy Fish and Chips is celebrated for taking familiar favorites and elevating them with exceptional freshness and unique, flavorful seasoning. The menu is diverse, catering to a wide range of cravings, from the classic crispy fish and chips combo to creative items like Shrimp Tacos and savory Rice Bowls. Customers frequently highlight the perfect batter—light and crispy—and the freshness of the fish, often described as flaky and bursting with flavor. The inclusion of options like Halal food and late-night service firmly roots this establishment as a welcoming, inclusive, and essential part of the San Jose food scene.

What truly sets this restaurant apart is the palpable passion and friendliness of the staff, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every visit a pleasant experience. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch, a family dinner, or looking for a professional caterer for your next event, Shark Boy Fish and Chips delivers on its promise of delicious soul food infused with a seafood flair, all at prices that are accessible to the community.

Location and Accessibility

Shark Boy Fish and Chips is conveniently situated in a high-traffic area of San Jose, California, making it easily accessible for locals across the Silicon Valley. The exact address is 1100 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA. Located on North First Street, the restaurant is positioned well for customers coming from various directions, including those near major business hubs and residential areas.

Accessibility is a key priority for this business, ensuring that all members of the community can visit with ease. The facility provides a Wheelchair accessible entrance, a dedicated Wheelchair accessible parking lot, and Wheelchair accessible seating, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity. Parking is convenient, with both a Free parking lot and Free street parking available to make your visit stress-free. For those who prefer to dine outdoors, the restaurant offers comfortable Outdoor seating, and it is Dog-friendly in its outside area.

Services Offered

The comprehensive range of services offered by Shark Boy Fish and Chips extends well beyond a typical fast-food counter, providing flexibility for all dining preferences in the Bay Area.

  • Dine-in: Enjoy a casual and friendly dining experience with available seating.
  • Takeout & Curbside Pickup: Quick and convenient service for those on the go, including easy curbside pickup options.
  • Delivery: Offering flexible delivery services to bring fresh, hot seafood directly to your home or office.
  • Catering: Professional catering services for large groups, private parties, and corporate events, leveraging their diverse menu of comfort food and gathering packs.
  • Lunch and Dinner Service: Popular dining options for both midday and evening meals, suitable for solo diners or groups.
  • Late-Night Food: A perfect spot for satisfying those late-night cravings.
  • Beverage Selection: A wide variety of refreshing Pepsi products, including specialty drinks like Pure Craft Strawberry and Mango Lemonades, to pair with your meal.
Features / Highlights

Shark Boy Fish and Chips boasts several distinctive features that contribute to its popularity and unique standing in the San Jose culinary landscape.

  • Black-Owned Business: Proudly identified as a Black-owned establishment, contributing to the diversity and richness of the local economy and food culture in San Jose.
  • Diverse Menu Specialization: Excels across multiple food types—combining top-tier fish and chips with excellent seafood tacos, rice bowls, and sandwiches, ensuring there is something for everyone.
  • Halal Food Options: Catering to a broader community by offering Halal food, a significant and thoughtful feature in the Bay Area market.
  • Signature Seasoning and Sauces: Known for their special spice blends on the chips (fries) and unique house-made sauces, such as the creamy, spicy garlic "bang bang" sauce, which elevate the entire meal.
  • Perfected Fish & Chips: Customers consistently praise the fish for being incredibly fresh and flaky, encased in a light, crispy batter that avoids any greasiness.
  • Comfort Food Focus with Fast Service: Provides high-quality comfort food with the speed and convenience of a fast-food restaurant, ideal for quick bites.
  • Atmosphere and Entertainment: Features a casual atmosphere and highlights that it is a place to enjoy Sports, creating a relaxed, entertaining spot for patrons.
Contact Information

To place an order, inquire about catering, or confirm the latest menu offerings and hours, please use the following contact details for Shark Boy Fish and Chips:

Address: 1100 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Phone: (408) 352-5330

Mobile Phone: +1 408-352-5330

What Is Worth Choosing

For California diners seeking quality, variety, and an authentic, friendly experience, Shark Boy Fish and Chips is an absolutely worthwhile choice. It represents the best of modern fast-casual dining, where speed and value do not come at the expense of ingredient quality and flavor.

What truly sells this establishment is the quality of the seafood itself. The consistently reported freshness and perfect preparation of the fish, whether in a classic combo ($15.64 for Fish Classic with one side) or the highly recommended Fish Tacos ($19.30 with chips), make it a standout among San Jose seafood options. The ability to customize your meal with unique sides like Macaroni Salad, Coleslaw, or their renowned, specially seasoned chips (available in Seasoned, Cajun, or Garlic for $5.30) ensures a personalized and satisfying experience.

Furthermore, the extensive menu is designed to handle every appetite. From the “Super Hungry” combo (3 fish, 5 shrimp for $25.30) to large-scale “Gathering Packs” (Family Time for $105.90), the restaurant provides excellent value and versatility. The availability of Halal food, along with accessibility features and a welcoming atmosphere where children are explicitly considered, makes this a go-to spot for the entire diverse community of San Jose. Supporting a local, Black-owned business that is dedicated to serving fresh, high-quality, and creative comfort food makes choosing Shark Boy Fish and Chips a decision you can feel good about.

Shark Boy Fish and Chips Menu

  • Classic

    Fish or Shrimp with a side of chips, macaroni salad, coleslaw or white rice

  • Fish Classic 🐟+1 side $15.64

    1,2, or 3 Breaded fish fillet(s) with a complimentary sauce and side of your choice. You can choose between our Fries, Macaroni salad, Coleslaw or White Rice

  • Shrimp Classic 🍤 + 1 side $16.87

    6, 8, or 12 pieces of Breaded Shrimp with a complimentary sauce and side of your choice. You can choose between our Fries, Macaroni salad, Coleslaw or White Rice

  • Fish & Shrimp Combos

    Combo meals include chips and macaroni salad or coleslaw

  • Super Hungry 3🐟 5🍤 $25.30

    3 pieces fish and 5 pieces shrimp .Includes a complimentary sauce and side of either chips (Fries), coleslaw, macaroni salad, and white rice

  • Hungry 2🐟 4🍤 $22.66

    2 pieces fish and 4 pieces shrimp, Includes a complimentary sauce and side of either Chips (Fries), Coleslaw, Macaroni salad, or white rice

  • Gathering Pack

  • Family Time $105.90

    10 pieces fish, 18 pieces shrimp, and fries (serves 4-5) with an option of either macaroni salad 16oz , coleslaw 16oz or white rice 16oz, includes Tartar Sauce 4oz. Feeds around 4-5

  • The Feast $207.90

    20pieces fish, 36 pieces shrimp, 2 large fries, 2 large macaroni salad 8 oz or 2 coleslaw 8 oz and side tartar sauce 4 oz Feeds around 6-8 people

  • Fish or Shrimp À La Carte

  • Fish $6.99

    Fried fish with options of 1, 2, or 3 pieces.

  • Shrimp $6.58

    Fried Shrimp in 3, 6, or 9 pieces

  • Tacos

  • Fish Tacos W/ Chips (Fries) $19.30

    2 tacos each made with half of a fried Fish Fillet, Coleslaw, Bang Bang Sauce in a butter toasted Corn Tortilla and a side of Chips (fries)

  • Shrimp Tacos W/ Chips (Fries) $19.94

    2 tacos each made with 2 pieces of Shrimp, Coleslaw, Bang Bang Sauce in a butter toasted Corn Tortilla and a side of Chips (fries)

  • Sandwiches

    Sandwiches include coleslaw, pickles and bang bang sauce. Add cheese and avocado for an additional charge. Meals includes chips and a drink

  • Fish Fillet Sandwich W/ Chips (Fries) $18.07

    1 fillet of fried Fish with Coleslaw, Bang Bang Sauce between a butter toasted bun and a side of Chips (fries)

  • Shrimp Sandwich W/ Chips (Fries) $18.70

    4 pieces of Shrimp with Coleslaw, Bang Bang Sauce between a butter toasted bun and a side of Chips (fries)

  • Rice Bowls

    Fried Fish or Shrimp on a bed of rice with coleslaw, bang bang sauce, mango habanero sauce and the option to add fries

  • Shrimp Rice Bowl 7 🍤 +🍚 $20.15

    7 pieces of fried shrimp on a bed of rice with coleslaw, bang bang sauce, mango habanero sauce and the option to add fries

  • Fish Rice Bowl 2 🐟 + 🍚 $20.15

    2 pieces of fried fish on a bed of rice with coleslaw, bang bang sauce, mango habanero sauce and the option to add fries

  • Sliders

  • Shrimp Sliders $18.70

    2 sliders with 2 pieces of fried shrimp, coleslaw, and bang bang sauce in each butter toasted bun

  • Dessert

  • Churros & Ice Cream $7.10

    2 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream and 3 mini Churros

  • Sides

  • Macaroni Salad $4.15

    12oz homemade macaroni salad

  • White Rice $4.48

    8oz of White Rice

  • Coleslaw $4.00

    8oz of Coleslaw

  • Clam Chowder $6.99

    8oz Homemade clam chowder

  • Chips (Seasoned/Cajun/Garlic) $5.30

    Crispy fries seasoned with your choice of Cajun spices, garlic, or special seasoning blend.

  • Beverages

    Looking for a refreshing drink to pair with your meal? Select a drink below from our wide variety of Pepsi products

  • Pure Craft Strawberry Lemonade - Fountain $5.00

    A refreshing blend of pure craft lemonade with a hint of strawberry flavor.

  • Pure Craft Mango Lemonade - Fountain $5.00

    Bright blend of mango puree and lemonade, offering a refreshing and fruity taste.

  • Tropicana Fruit Punch - Fountain $3.99

    A refreshing blend of fruit flavors, offering a sweet and tangy taste.

  • Mystery Flavor Lemonade $5.00

    Refreshing refrescas & lemonades served chilled in transparent bubblers. Strawberry Watermelon, Mango, & Homestyle Lemonade

  • Diet Pepsi - 12oz Can $3.00

    A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories

  • Pepsi Sodas - 20oz Bottle $3.99

    Select a delicious and refreshing Pepsi 20oz soda to complete your meal

  • Brisk Iced Tea Unsweetened - Fountain $3.99

    Brisk has become the badge of creative hustlers everywhere. By bringing in-your-face flavors and vibrant colors to the juice drink and iced tea game we help you make your mark on the world

  • Pure Leaf Brewed Iced Tea Sweet - 16.9oz Bottle $3.25

    Real brewed iced tea from freshly picked tea leaves that are expertly blended

  • Pepsi Wild Cherry - Fountain $3.99

    Cola with a thrilling burst of unique cherry flavor and a sweet, crisp taste

  • Pepsi - Fountain $3.99

    The bold, refreshing, robust cola

Shark Boy Fish and Chips Details

  • From the business

  • Identifies as Black-owned
  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Sports
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Comfort food
  • Halal food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
  • Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Shark Boy Fish and Chips Photos

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Shark Boy Fish and Chips Location

Shark Boy Fish and Chips

1100 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Shark Boy Fish and Chips Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 247 user reviews.

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