Family House of Fish and Poultry

GOOD FRIDAY - SNAPPER AND PRAWNS

On the last Friday before Easter I drove here on a rainy day for lunch. When I arrived I noticed there was no place to eat inside. Outside I looked at the menu on the window. I knew I was going to get the fish and prawns combo. What's intriguing about the menu of this eatery is you can order a different type of fish. Normally at fish and chips joints the fish is cod. I love catfish, but I wanted to try something different. I wasn't going to order tilapia as that fish growing up as a Filipino Catholic reminds me too much of Lent. It was that fish made me rebel on eating fish on Fridays during Lent. I decided to get snapper. The combo came with two sides order. I ordered fries and coleslaw. After I placed my order the cashier informed me that I would be waiting for 25-30 minutes. As it was raining I stayed inside my car until my order was ready.

Since there was no place to eat inside I got my order and went home. Throughout the 15-minute drive in the rain I wondered if the snapper, prawns, and fries would be soggy before I took a bite home. When I took a bite of my meal the fries and breading on the fish were still crispy. The reason why is because as I got the paper bag from the cashier she left an opening on the bag. This releases the steam, which makes the fried food soggy. The snapper provides a different texture than catfish, which is an oily fish. I've ate a whole fried snapper before, but never in pieces that were breaded and deep fried. The snapper has a meaty texture. What enhances this texture is the cornmeal breading. This crunchy breading absorbs the oil. The fries I had were the crinkle cut, which the appearance almost always make them look crispy. The fries were crispy. The prawns were butterflied. Most of the prawns can be too watery, but the prawns I ordered from Family House of Fish and Poultry weren't.

After consuming the fish and prawns combo I didn't feel queasy. The breading was crispy, but not oily. As catfish is my favorite fish I order it if I decide to get fish. Since Lent will be over after Easter I can see myself ordering the chicken wings the next time I come Family House of Fish and Poultry.

Honestly some of the best fried food in the area! They are efficient and thoughtful when it come to ordering, packing, and giving you your food. Growing your I always past by this spot and alway though I would try it one day. Initially I was a little hesitant when to try this spot because of the outdated photos on Yelp and exterior of the building. I am so glad I stopped by and I finally got ti try this spot. It was honestly so good! I ordered a mix of seafood and chicken wings. I ordered a plaster potato pie and a few other items. I honestly recommend this spot especially for college students up the hill. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are all so kind! I will be back as soon as possible.

Family owned and operated businesses with great comfort food and dessert must try if you in the Hayward area

So I heard about this place through word of so I was excited to visit. Unfortunately Family house of fish and poultry didn't meet any of the expectations I had heard about. What bothered me most is I paid for a service and the service was less than acceptable quality. Poor execution, low quantity and less than mediocre quality which would be an insult to anybody who pays fairly. I paid 25.00 plus tip for one small fillet cut into quarters with a mother load of fries. It was a rip off for sure. I'd never recommend this place to anybody. The person that recommended the place to me was delusional. There was nothing interesting about what I received for what I paid. I wouldn't call the service at Family house of fish poultry service. Don't waste your time. They definitely don't treat you like a consumer they want any business from.

Coming from the mid west I never found any good friend fish in California UNTIL I went to this place. WOW WOW!!! The fried fish MELTS in your mouth!
It is all "order out" and your choice of just about any kind of fish you want: catfish, sole, snapper etc....all cooked to order. I place my order and walk across the lot to the little bar next door, Sherade and they deliver it to me there so I enjoy hot fried fish with a beer or cocktail! Also the combo meal that has chicken is enough to share for 2.

First time here and won't be the last!
Not sure why this place doesn't get a higher rating but it is what it is.

Either way ordered the fish and wings plate and it was great! Well seasoned, well cooked and great portions.

As mentioned not sure why the ratings are low, maybe it was too MUCH flavor for the locals pallets?
Either way don't change a thing and stay real to the cuisine.

Highly recommend and will repeat!

The fried catfish here is the GOAT. If you're ever craving catfish, you gotta go here. No other place compares. They're strictly business around here, you get what you order. I went somewhat during Covid so I'm not sure if they even have indoor dining

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! it was so good, my friend referred me and I'm so glad I went, the chicken wings were so crispy and big and the catfish was AMAZING! SEASONED PERFECT!! literally every bite was full of flavor! The owner was so nice and welcoming and the cashier was so sweet and made sure my order was completely right before handing it to me. No long waits and worth every penny! I highly recommend this place

I'm just so confused why they're serving the boxed potato salad from the grocery store and trying to pass off as their own?! That's a shame from a fish place. Please do better for your customers and yourself to be taken serious as a reputable restaurant.

Always great food. Highly recommend this place. You don't want to miss it!! Red Snapper and wings