Decades-old counter-serve fish market with fresh & fried seafood plus chicken in a no-frills space. Based on 720 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
2233 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 262-6603
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Hours
| Sunday | 12–7 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
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Reviews
gnostella X
Hands down the best fried shrimp and fish in town! Everything is not only delicious but it has it’s something extra that makes it super delicious.
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J T
Classic place serving up seafood to go. The food is slightly expensive but it’s very tasty. I had shrimp and scallops, and the scallops in particular were delicious, fried to perfection. My father went here frequently when he was a child and when I’m in the area I always make a stop.
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marie carolynn
We knew they were nearby and I had to look at the picture I took to see what the times were. And they have changed again for Saturdays and moved up to 7 PM. So, we headed over. Try something different for dinner. My sister said what are you interested in trying out. I thought of shrimp but was curious about their Cat Fish so I had the Catfish Nuggets and she bought Hush Puppy. My older sister got the Lake Perch and Shrimp. We split the Hush Puppies into 7 balls each. She also had their single-size Cole Slaw, Tartar, and Cocktail Sauce. Well, I liked the Catfish Nuggets they were sweet-tasting fish cooked perfectly. I did not like the Hush Puppy. I did not want anything else. My sister liked the Lake Perch but 4 pieces were not enough. And said it tasted bland. I tried one piece that tasted like another fish I had before. She thought it did not have enough spices on the Shrimp but also not enough pieces and liked their Cole Slaw. In my opinion, It’s the price per pound and quantity that can be pricey when buying seafood. She said she missed the “Rocky’s Seafood Shack” and was hoping that the Fish Keg would be like them. The clerk asked her if she wanted plain shrimp or hot shrimp. She asked for the plain. If you are trying something new for the first time you stick with the plain 1st. Then come back for more then try their hot version. It was different.
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Shawn G
Great little family owned spot. Food cooked to order and sides made from scratch. Everything was delicious. I tried the Cajun catfish nuggets and a couple chicken wings and everything was tasty and crispy. It’s awesome finding these place still exist. I’ll be back.
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Caden May
This is a take out spot. Seafood options, plain or breaded, sold by the pound and can be fried on the spot. Side items and Dips are available for additional prices. Not sure what all the options are.
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Michael Stallworth
The worst fish (perch) I ever bought. It was hard and dry. It tasted old and dry. No flavor whatsoever. I also ordered two cole slaw tubs and I get home to discover two large tartar sauces! The worst 29 dollars I spent in decades. Yuk!
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Wilson Joe
Okay, I confess I only stopped in because I love their sign and wanted a t-shirt. Which they have, in multiple colors.
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Kathy Kearns
Best fresh fish. They will either fry it after you order it or you can take home fish and cook it yourself. Don’t tell my Aunt Dee but their potato salad is as good as my aunt’s potato salad. This place is a hidden gem. There is no seating or tables, but you would love the fish you take home
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Brian Loyd
The owners and staff are very friendly and will give Suggestions, Best seafood place ever!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!
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Mark Hanson
The young man be hung the counter explained everything well, was polite and helpful. Food was good as normally any fried food is. The fish and shrimp looked like commercially breaded that they received. I could be wrong but they did not appear to be breaded in-store.
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