Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 11236 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606
Phone: (562) 695-5880
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Reviews
David Cho
Update June 2025
Had one of my better experiences at this location. Place looks like it was recently remodeled I side and looks really clean. Went around 2pm and got the lunch special with 2 fish and 2 shrimp with fries as well as an 8 piece shrimp only. Decent prices, but has gone up since my last visit, which was not unexpected. Anyway, the shrimp looks very different since my last visit. Larger shrimp and breading more proportionate. Made to order, so supe fresh and hot. Barely made it home with my food :). Happy I stopped my and will try to make it more often. Service was pretty good too. All business, but what else do you need?
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Love the shrimp, service not so much. I love love love the fried shrimp doused in the red hot sauce which is kind of a sweet salsa. A combination that I have only experienced in downtown LA, next to Grand Central Market but is now closed. Johnnys used to have a spot in downtown as well, but is no longer there so I only have this option and the Johnny’s in Covina.
So here is the problem. Service is definitely hit and miss. This time was partly my fault. I ordered the 6 shrimp lunch combo which was supposed to be $7.99. It comes with rice, beans and gravy or fries. I opted for rice and chili, which is a option for some of the other combos. I guess it’s not an option for the lunch special, because they charged me $12.14. Wow, big leap. I wish they would have told me that when I ordered, but that’s just not how the service works here. Next time I will have to stick to what they offer and skip the chili.
… moreHad one of my better experiences at this location. Place looks like it was recently remodeled I side and looks really clean. Went around 2pm and got the lunch special with 2 fish and 2 shrimp with fries as well as an 8 piece shrimp only. Decent prices, but has gone up since my last visit, which was not unexpected. Anyway, the shrimp looks very different since my last visit. Larger shrimp and breading more proportionate. Made to order, so supe fresh and hot. Barely made it home with my food :). Happy I stopped my and will try to make it more often. Service was pretty good too. All business, but what else do you need?
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Love the shrimp, service not so much. I love love love the fried shrimp doused in the red hot sauce which is kind of a sweet salsa. A combination that I have only experienced in downtown LA, next to Grand Central Market but is now closed. Johnnys used to have a spot in downtown as well, but is no longer there so I only have this option and the Johnny’s in Covina.
So here is the problem. Service is definitely hit and miss. This time was partly my fault. I ordered the 6 shrimp lunch combo which was supposed to be $7.99. It comes with rice, beans and gravy or fries. I opted for rice and chili, which is a option for some of the other combos. I guess it’s not an option for the lunch special, because they charged me $12.14. Wow, big leap. I wish they would have told me that when I ordered, but that’s just not how the service works here. Next time I will have to stick to what they offer and skip the chili.
Paul G.
Johnny’s Shrimp Boat has got the best fried shrimp and fish in Whittier. I rate it a 5 out of 5. The tasty batter is crispy and not too thick. I usually get the 2 shrimp &2 fish w/fries for under $12. The menu has something for everyone. (Note: they have decent tarter sauce but don’t have authentic cocktail sauce, is why I order take-out and keep a bottle of McCormick cocktail at home).
This kitchen is well maintained and the cleanest I’ve ever seen in a restaurant. Shiny stainless steel all around The same and very polite staff have worked there for over 10 years and the dining area offers plenty of space for dining in despite the size. It’s hard to block the glare on the menu photos because of the glass windows surrounding the restaurant. Enjoy!
Update 1/21/23
I visited today and the fish wasn’t as good as I expected. After getting take out, I found after bringing the food back home (about 10 minutes) and still hot, that the fish was a bit on the dry side. After biting into one fillet I found a thin unappealing strip of dry fish inside a bubble of air of batter that I couldn’t eat. Maybe I was wrong but I thought the proprietor fried the cod filets himself in the restaurant, so this batch tasted like it was provided frozen by an outside vendor I suspect. To be fair, I don’t know how the food is prepared, or the freshness of the food. All I know is that on previous visits the fish was flaky and at least (seemed) freshly battered, and this time it didn’t. I’ll keep my original rating though until, and if, I decide to return, as this is the first time out of maybe 10 visits that I didn’t like the food.
… moreThis kitchen is well maintained and the cleanest I’ve ever seen in a restaurant. Shiny stainless steel all around The same and very polite staff have worked there for over 10 years and the dining area offers plenty of space for dining in despite the size. It’s hard to block the glare on the menu photos because of the glass windows surrounding the restaurant. Enjoy!
Update 1/21/23
I visited today and the fish wasn’t as good as I expected. After getting take out, I found after bringing the food back home (about 10 minutes) and still hot, that the fish was a bit on the dry side. After biting into one fillet I found a thin unappealing strip of dry fish inside a bubble of air of batter that I couldn’t eat. Maybe I was wrong but I thought the proprietor fried the cod filets himself in the restaurant, so this batch tasted like it was provided frozen by an outside vendor I suspect. To be fair, I don’t know how the food is prepared, or the freshness of the food. All I know is that on previous visits the fish was flaky and at least (seemed) freshly battered, and this time it didn’t. I’ll keep my original rating though until, and if, I decide to return, as this is the first time out of maybe 10 visits that I didn’t like the food.
TL
Food is very good deal for the money. I ordered 4 fish and chip combo for total of $13ish, enuf for both of us couple to share. They give us a lot of fries which i like cuz it was seasoned well and delish, fish was a bit heavy on the batter tho but still ok. The service was quick when i went in late like 30 mins before. Only thing i didnt like was the tar tar sauce was a bit too sour for my taste so i didn’t really dip it at all. The inside was clean and unassuming, typical local mom n pop joint looks. Still pretty solid for the price.
… moreSamantha Kim
I’ve been coming to Johnny’s for years now and the quality and quantity has been very consistent. The chicken teriyaki and shrimp always hits the spot. Honestly, I don’t know what’s in the sauce but it’s hands down the best teriyaki sauce I’ve ever tasted! I have to make a pit stop whenever I’m in town.
… morefelipe&cecy Contreras family
I love this place the food is very good the guy are very friendly and good spot for dinner with the family me and my husband love eating here when have free time with out the kids been coming here since 1972 it the best food in LA
… moreAngel Salaman
Really truly a great place to eat.. I just took my Uncle from Puerto Rico and he loves it. Hes asking me before he goes back home,if he can go back there and get another plate.
… moreArt
My family and I have been going to Johnny Shrimp Boat since the early 80s. The food is fabulous! Excellent quality and quantity of food. The fish tacos are Delicious, the beans rice and gravy is their classic signature, and the shrimp taste great. Highly you recommend stopping by the shrimp boat for a meal.
… moreJessica Carbajal
This location is super clean and all kitchen equipment are skinny clean stainless steel. Food is great as always.
Friendly staff.
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Pat Roman
We live in Riverside County we grew up and Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs we always went to the one in downtown LA GO DODGERS!! and every time we go out to Whittier to visit we stop there and take shrimp home at least three dozen the best shrimp they need to open one out here in Menifee,,
… moreLei Brewer
Very fresh food prepared while you wait. Small place good for a meal on the go.
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