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Jacksonville by Neighborhood => The Burbs => St. Johns County => Topic started by: British Shoe Company on October 17, 2009, 08:39:23 PM

Title: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 17, 2009, 08:39:23 PM
Does anybody have, or know anybody who has the ability to open a franchise up?

I miss LJS's.  I think it's better than Captain D's. 

Does anybody know of  a"batter dip'ed" fish restaurant in this area that has great batterdip'ed fish, and shrimp, at a good price?

I know it's not good for you, I will eat in moderation!


Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
So much for seafood lover's suggestions....
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: reednavy on October 21, 2009, 01:45:39 PM
Umm, the yellow pages or googling seafood restaurants should help.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: copperfiend on October 21, 2009, 02:40:50 PM
Quote from: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
So much for seafood lover's suggestions....

I don't think many "seafood lovers" go to Long John Silver's.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Shwaz on October 21, 2009, 02:46:18 PM
http://www.longjohnsilvers.com/storelocator/ (http://www.longjohnsilvers.com/storelocator/)
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Wacca Pilatka on October 21, 2009, 02:47:44 PM
Isn't Arthur Treacher's still headquartered in Jacksonville?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Overstreet on October 21, 2009, 02:54:09 PM
The closest Long John Silvers is in Gainsville. There are Captain D's all over the place.

http://www.longjohnsilvers.com/storelocator/?address=32241

http://www.captainds.com/files/location.aspx?searchBy=ZipCode&val=32241

If you are looking for fish and chips you need to look elsewhere to find the good ones. Price will be more but most any of the Irish Pubs have good fish and chips. I hear the food and entertainment at 'Culhanes is good.

http://www.culhanesirishpub.com/default.aspx

Shannons is usually good.

http://fl.citysquares.com/fruit-cove/restaurants-food-beverages/bars-taverns-cocktail-lounges/shannons-irish-pub

Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Overstreet on October 21, 2009, 03:00:35 PM
Quote from: Wacca Pilatka on October 21, 2009, 02:47:44 PM
Isn't Arthur Treacher's still headquartered in Jacksonville?

Do a web search and you find words like diaster, rent due, and other not in business articles on Arthur Treacher's Jacksonville activities. You can find them in Ohio and New York.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Dapperdan on October 21, 2009, 03:00:56 PM
LJS brings back fond childhood memories. I remember it smelled so good and the kids meals were in paper sea chests, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: avonjax on October 21, 2009, 03:30:21 PM
I'm not a fan of Capt D's or Long John Silver's but it seems odd Jacksonville is the only city in Florida without one. Does anyone know why?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: copperfiend on October 21, 2009, 03:42:16 PM
Jacksonville does seem to have alot of locally based seafood chains (St. John's, Cedar River, Crystal River, Sam's, Gene's).
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Jason on October 21, 2009, 04:54:25 PM
^ I'd much rather have those local chains instead of a LJS.

A good "deep fried seafood" spot is Sharky's on US1 just south of 312 in St. Augustine.  They have fantastic beer battered shrimp and great broiled fish as well.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 08:40:23 PM
Quote from: Wacca Pilatka on October 21, 2009, 02:47:44 PM
Isn't Arthur Treacher's still headquartered in Jacksonville?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 08:47:17 PM
When I was a kid, I missed fish & chips from Arthur Treacher's.  I was too young.   They had one at Arlington Rd, and Rogero Rd.  (Next to the Carroll's Meat Market) , and yes (across the street form Long John Silvers!)

Are they still in business? 
If so, where?

REEDNAVY, will you google it for me?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 09:16:05 PM
I like St. Johns, and Gene's, and Jax Beach Seafood.  I wanted a fast food version of Long John Silver's, and if there is one, I want to know!
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: reednavy on October 21, 2009, 09:23:33 PM
Quote from: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 08:47:17 PM
REEDNAVY, will you google it for me?
No, I'm not your mother, do it yourself.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: stephenc on October 21, 2009, 09:25:37 PM
QuoteI wanted a fast food version of Long John Silver's, and if there is one, I want to know!

I always considered Long Johns to be fast food. Anything with a drive thru is fast food to me.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 09:32:56 PM
Quote from: reednavy on October 21, 2009, 09:23:33 PM
Quote from: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 08:47:17 PM
REEDNAVY, will you google it for me?
No, I'm not your mother, do it yourself.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Ocklawaha on October 22, 2009, 12:00:08 AM
Unless you are paying for fillet's that are deep fried, your getting minced fish and uh, well, fish parts. Do you have ANY idea where the "meat" from crab cakes comes from? After the premium crab meat is scooped from the shell, and the claws tossed into a freezer, all of the crab guts and shell go into a food processor... the other end of this machine is your basic "crab cake meat". The minced fish, same thing, bone, shell, and god knows what go into the processor and come out as LJS deep fried, or Captain D's. Anyone remember the recent lobster promos on TV? "Real lobster" for under $5 bucks!"

You may now walk to the stern of the ship and spew!  


OCKLAWAHA
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: billy on October 22, 2009, 07:36:58 AM
Not to change the subject.....
but does anyone remember Arthur Treachers Fish and Chips?
Are they still around?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: civil42806 on October 22, 2009, 08:13:08 AM
Quote from: billy on October 22, 2009, 07:36:58 AM
Not to change the subject.....
but does anyone remember Arthur Treachers Fish and Chips?
Are they still around?

Used to be one in the avenues mall food court years ago, and there was one off main street MANY years ago, but I don't believe they are in the southeast anymore. 
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: billy on October 22, 2009, 08:45:50 AM
Main Street location was Springfield/ North Springfield,
also there was one on University Blvd. (West).
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Jason on October 22, 2009, 09:45:36 AM
My post from page 1....

QuoteA good "deep fried seafood" spot is Sharky's on US1 just south of 312 in St. Augustine.  They have fantastic beer battered shrimp and great broiled fish as well.

Sharky's is a fast food restaraunt.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 22, 2009, 01:38:35 PM
I will have to try Sharky's!

I miss Marty's Seafood!

Thanks Jason!  You seem nice, I hope you get out of the that box.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Cliffs_Daughter on October 22, 2009, 02:23:24 PM
Quote from: civil42806 on October 22, 2009, 08:13:08 AM
Quote from: billy on October 22, 2009, 07:36:58 AM
Not to change the subject.....
but does anyone remember Arthur Treachers Fish and Chips?
Are they still around?

Used to be one in the avenues mall food court years ago, and there was one off main street MANY years ago, but I don't believe they are in the southeast anymore. 

There was one on Blanding near Wilson / Cedar Hills area. I remember that from my childhood. Dad loved that place.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Jason on October 22, 2009, 04:18:53 PM
Quote from: British Shoe Company on October 22, 2009, 01:38:35 PM
I will have to try Sharky's!

I miss Marty's Seafood!

Thanks Jason!  You seem nice, I hope you get out of the that box.


One day..... I will be FREEEEE!
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 28, 2009, 07:52:31 PM
Jason, can you run clockwise?   If not, you should be driving a NASCAR.  The way you take sharp lefts, you would be hard to beat on an oval track.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 28, 2009, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: stephenc on October 21, 2009, 09:25:37 PM
QuoteI wanted a fast food version of Long John Silver's, and if there is one, I want to know!

I always considered Long Johns to be fast food. Anything with a drive thru is fast food to me.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 28, 2009, 07:54:27 PM
I agree.  This is the world we live in, and I wish I could go to a drive thru, and get some good fish, and chips!
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Jason on October 29, 2009, 10:45:37 AM
Quote from: British Shoe Company on October 28, 2009, 07:52:31 PM
Jason, can you run clockwise?   If not, you should be driving a NASCAR.  The way you take sharp lefts, you would be hard to beat on an oval track.

Turning left is all I know.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: copperfiend on October 29, 2009, 10:54:52 AM
Quote from: British Shoe Company on October 28, 2009, 07:54:27 PM
I agree.  This is the world we live in, and I wish I could go to a drive thru, and get some good fish, and chips!

Is Long John Silvers that much better than Captain Ds?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 29, 2009, 10:40:00 PM
Yes! 
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Ernest Street on October 29, 2009, 10:49:38 PM
Real British Fish n Chips...Real whiting (or whitefish cod,haddock.etc) And potato wedges Both fried in the same oil,Sprinkled with Malt vinegar,wrapped in newspaper, and likely served to you by an OLD family business.
Can't be beat by some Americanized Processed SYSCO or corporate chain.  Sigh..why can't some old Limey couple open a take away (out) in some empty strip mall space.
Yes it's greasy, but how do you think they can drink so much? ;D
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: danno on October 30, 2009, 08:40:50 AM
Quote from: Ernest Street on October 29, 2009, 10:49:38 PM
Real British Fish n Chips...Real whiting (or whitefish cod,haddock.etc) And potato wedges Both fried in the same oil,Sprinkled with Malt vinegar,wrapped in newspaper, and likely served to you by an OLD family business.
Can't be beat by some Americanized Processed SYSCO or corporate chain.  Sigh..why can't some old Limey couple open a take away (out) in some empty strip mall space.
Yes it's greasy, but how do you think they can drink so much? ;D

While not old my other half is English and we have considered it.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on October 30, 2009, 09:17:12 PM
This is making me crave fish n chips!
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: sandyshoes on November 05, 2009, 12:08:30 PM
King's Head Pub, St. Augustine, on Philips Hwy, on the left - from the Aves it'll take you 30 minutes.  They have malt vinegar, et al, although I've never tried their fish and chips - had other delicious items, though.   The absolute best battered fish I've ever had is every Friday night at Cracker Barrel...you can get cod or haddock, but we like the haddock - (nice, thick pieces) with steak fries and slaw will get to your table the quickest- and they have malt vinegar, if you ask.  The Cap'n D's the closest to Christ the King Catholic Church is best on Friday nights during Lent (seriously, Lent!) when they have tons of customers.  The food is actually fresh and hot then.  (but Lent is only 40 days and there are only 8 Friday nights when this happens....)
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on February 08, 2010, 08:41:09 PM
Maybe Long John Silvers will be built at the NE quadrant of I95, and IGP.  I do not want another Wendy's! 
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: uptowngirl on February 10, 2010, 08:48:58 PM
mmmmm Long John Silvers is the BEST, there used to be one off of 95 in Georgia and YES we would drive up there to get some (best hushpuppies too!), sadly it is now closed.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: reednavy on February 10, 2010, 09:10:46 PM
Why do people get that crap when you can get the real thing here? It is so much better and bigger portions.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on February 10, 2010, 10:24:24 PM

So predictable!
Quote from: reednavy on February 10, 2010, 09:10:46 PM
Why do people get that crap when you can get the real thing here? It is so much better and bigger portions.

You love LJS, or you would not reply! 


It's more crispy than Captain D's

Where do you get that good taste, w/ bigger portions @ a fair price?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: buckethead on February 10, 2010, 10:35:56 PM
BUMP IT BABY!!!
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: reednavy on February 10, 2010, 10:43:34 PM
Quote from: British Shoe Company on February 10, 2010, 10:24:24 PM

You love LJS, or you would not reply! 


It's more crispy than Captain D's

Where do you get that good taste, w/ bigger portions @ a fair price?
OMG, the troll strikes again!

Yeah, I haven't had either of them in over 5 years.

I'd rather go to St Johns, JL Trent's, or any other local establishment before dropping a dime on a national chain with over fried crap. I like better service, quality, and portion sizes, and I do not find it in a styrofoam box.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: uptowngirl on February 11, 2010, 06:59:24 AM
But LJS does not serve in styrofoam boxes, good old cardboard baby!

I went to St. Johns once and it was OK, and I mean OK. Maybe because I paid three times as much for a piece of fish.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Sportmotor on February 11, 2010, 01:14:11 PM
...
two words only needed

Clark's Fishcamp
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: duvaldude08 on February 11, 2010, 01:41:17 PM
Quote from: billy on October 22, 2009, 08:45:50 AM
Main Street location was Springfield/ North Springfield,
also there was one on University Blvd. (West).

I can barely remember as I was very young (maybe like 6 or 7) But there was one one Norwood across from Gateway and there was one in arlington at arlington rd/Rogero. I believe the buildings in both locations are still there and being used other companies. The close down some long years back.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: buckethead on February 11, 2010, 03:35:08 PM
Bump up the Jam (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K7fL5s_1ac)
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Shwaz on February 11, 2010, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Sportmotor on February 11, 2010, 01:14:11 PM
...
two words only needed

Clark's Fishcamp

Can't always have champagne on a beer budget... and technically it's Clark's Fish Camp (3 words).

http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/ (http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/)
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Sportmotor on February 11, 2010, 05:25:09 PM
Quote from: Shwaz on February 11, 2010, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Sportmotor on February 11, 2010, 01:14:11 PM
...
two words only needed

Clark's Fishcamp

Can't always have champagne on a beer budget... and technically it's Clark's Fish Camp (3 words).

http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/ (http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/)



...shush you :P
pretend like its being said with a southern accent
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Sportmotor on February 11, 2010, 05:42:50 PM
but yes Clarks is slightly more expensive then LJS
but if it is a random craving for good seafood. Worth it. I go to Clark's weekly lol
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: samiam on February 11, 2010, 05:45:36 PM
LJS Fish and chicken meal with a boat of crums. yummy!!
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on February 25, 2010, 08:13:34 PM
They are advertising locally.

Does that mean they are coming to NE Florida?

Macy's was advertising too.  Where is Macy's?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Sportmotor on February 25, 2010, 08:35:39 PM
Closest Macy's I know of is Orlando
3 in Orlando
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: reednavy on February 25, 2010, 08:42:41 PM
Quote from: Sportmotor on February 25, 2010, 08:35:39 PM
Closest Macy's I know of is Orlando
3 in Orlando
they got a location in Gainesville and Daytona.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Sportmotor on February 25, 2010, 08:52:25 PM
ORLY?!

Cool daytona is much closer for corp wear cloths  ;D
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on May 21, 2010, 12:34:20 PM
Can somebody pull some strings, and bring LJS's back to Northeast  Florida?

Duval, and/or St. Johns.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Captain Zissou on May 21, 2010, 12:46:09 PM
Starke has a LJS.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Jim on May 21, 2010, 01:47:59 PM
I've been all over the net for the past 2 years trying to find out why they left and why they've not come back.

While I prefer fresh fish, sometimes the quick and cheap fish will do just fine and LJS fit that bill while still tasting good.  Captain D's is just nasty.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: fsujax on May 21, 2010, 01:50:44 PM
maybe you can convince The Landing to open a LJS.....
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: downtownjag on May 21, 2010, 01:58:28 PM
What's the fast food fish restaurant on lane and normandy?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: fsujax on May 21, 2010, 02:03:56 PM
Captain D's
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: downtownjag on May 21, 2010, 02:06:00 PM
How long till these restaurants take a page out of KFC's playbook and do an all fish sandwich with no bread? Yuk
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: JaxNative68 on May 21, 2010, 02:30:40 PM
what? no batter and grease? get real!
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Jim on May 21, 2010, 07:53:13 PM
Quote from: fsujax on May 21, 2010, 01:50:44 PM
maybe you can convince The Landing to open a LJS.....
Need someone willing to go franchise with it.  Corporate doesn't operate in Florida.

Never seen a food court style LJS, though I suppose it could be done.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: cayohueso on May 21, 2010, 08:20:19 PM
   The Gainesville Ale House on Archer Rd. has a Fish and Chips special on Friday that is really, really good. I'm not sure if the one on San Jose has the same special or not.

   Come down to the Daytona Beach area and try the Down Under and my favorite...The Brig on International Speedway near Salty Dog's Surf Shop and the Tir Na Nog Pub..The Brig has some of the best fish (and chips) but it's not really on the menu, just ask for it...
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on May 21, 2010, 08:45:33 PM
Quote from: fsujax on May 21, 2010, 02:03:56 PM
Captain D's
Cap D's has  more batter, that is soggy.  The fish under the soggy batter is smaller too.

LJS's is  crispier, and tastier.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: buckethead on May 21, 2010, 09:11:37 PM
Does BSC own a long john silvers, perhaps?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: ChriswUfGator on September 12, 2010, 02:55:50 PM
Quote from: British Shoe Company on October 21, 2009, 08:47:17 PM
When I was a kid, I missed fish & chips from Arthur Treacher's.  I was too young.   They had one at Arlington Rd, and Rogero Rd.  (Next to the Carroll's Meat Market) , and yes (across the street form Long John Silvers!)

Are they still in business? 
If so, where?

REEDNAVY, will you google it for me?

Small world, the guy who owned the company is a semi-retired attorney who lives at the beaches now. He was my contracts professor in law school, name of James Cataland. Hilarious gent.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: billy on September 12, 2010, 03:00:47 PM
I think there were Arther Treacher's at University Blvd. and out on Main Street.
Malt vinegar, anyone?
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Jaxson on September 12, 2010, 06:01:08 PM
I remember going to Arthur Treacher's at The Avenues Mall.  I also used to visit Long John Silver's on U.S. 17 in Orange Park...
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: uptowngirl on September 12, 2010, 08:06:00 PM
Is there any LJS around here anymore? The one up by the GA border off 95 is closed now :-(
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: fieldafm on September 12, 2010, 08:09:19 PM
Quote from: uptowngirl on September 12, 2010, 08:06:00 PM
Is there any LJS around here anymore? The one up by the GA border off 95 is closed now :-(

No, closest is Gainesville.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Dog Walker on September 13, 2010, 11:13:18 AM
Oh Brother's had pretty good fish and chips and malt vinegar when we were there for one of the World Cup games.  Need to try them again.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: British Shoe Company on March 16, 2012, 09:37:11 PM
Please come back to Duval, and Saint John's County Long John Silvers..

Crispy fried fish, not greasy!
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: blfair on March 16, 2012, 11:00:55 PM
It's not LJS or Captain D's, but I can't believe we're this far in without a mention of Safe Harbor Seafood (http://www.safeharborseafood.com/). Good conch fritters and also a really great seafood market. It gets BUSY.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: I-10east on July 22, 2013, 07:16:09 PM
Bad news for North Florida LJS lovers, the Gainesville locale on Newberry Rd has closed. It was torn down to make way for a future Panda Express (building from the ground up on site). I thought that I was going crazy trying to find it before my VA checkup at the Hospital. Now the closest one to Jax is in Ocala.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: If_I_Loved_you on July 22, 2013, 08:02:00 PM
Quote from: I-10east on July 22, 2013, 07:16:09 PM
Bad news for North Florida LJS lovers, the Gainesville locale on Newberry Rd has closed. It was torn down to make way for a future Panda Express (building from the ground up on site). I thought that I was going crazy trying to find it before my VA checkup at the Hospital. Now the closest one to Jax is in Ocala.
Thanks for the news I have gone to that LJS for years when I was in Gainesville. :(
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: thelakelander on July 22, 2013, 09:37:07 PM
We live on the ocean and a major river. Fresh seafood is caught daily and served in a number of local spots for an affordable price. I won't lose any sleep.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: If_I_Loved_you on July 22, 2013, 09:54:30 PM
I love the local seafood we are blessed with. And I enjoy going to several different restaurants to get it. Or bring to home fresh from a local seafood market to cook it at home. But I grew up on Long John Silvers and I loved the beer battered fish the most. I just find it sad that a lot of the fast food restaurants I once loved are gone. :(
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Debbie Thompson on July 22, 2013, 10:44:03 PM
But you may live longer without all that fast food, If I Loved You.  (Or will it "just seem longer?"  :-) )
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: If_I_Loved_you on July 23, 2013, 08:16:58 AM
Quote from: Debbie Thompson on July 22, 2013, 10:44:03 PM
But you may live longer without all that fast food, If I Loved You.  (Or will it "just seem longer?"  :-) )
Only time will tell? :-)
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: Dog Walker on July 23, 2013, 09:33:51 AM
Quote from: thelakelander on July 22, 2013, 09:37:07 PM
We live on the ocean and a major river. Fresh seafood is caught daily and served in a number of local spots for an affordable price. I won't lose any sleep.

Harpoon Louie's just across the Fishweir Creek bridge is a good choice anytime.
Title: Re: Long John Silvers
Post by: peestandingup on July 23, 2013, 09:47:07 AM
Quote from: thelakelander on July 22, 2013, 09:37:07 PM
We live on the ocean and a major river. Fresh seafood is caught daily and served in a number of local spots for an affordable price. I won't lose any sleep.

Hrmph. Not about the seafood. It's all about them LJS crunchies, son! :D

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