The Fish Keg is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

1. The Fish Keg

8.4
2233 W Howard St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · West Ridge · 17 tips and reviews

MalveneMalvene: No belly clams...but lake perch ( not mushy ocean perch) is fabulous---and great,fresh, vinegary coleslaw as well.

Kevin P.Kevin Payne: The Lake Perch is quite delicious and the jumbo wings are to die for

Crystal N.Crystal N.: Stop charging us for your condiments! Cheap bastards!

Club 81 Too is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

2. Club 81 Too

8.3
13157 S Avenue M, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Hegewisch · 7 tips and reviews

Augie A.Augie Augustynek: Burgers, fried chicken, fried perch, fried walleye dinners. Large helpings. Great food.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This place is packed with locals on Fridays for the house specialty of walleye pike. Besides the crispy fish, you’ll get pickled beets, cottage cheese, fries, slaw and raw green onion for $13.95. Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the fried chicken dinner from our 100 Best list: Dinner is served only Wednesdays & Fridays, but the limited window is worth hitting for some of the best fried chicken around.

Hagen's Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

3. Hagen's Fish Market

8.7
5635 W Montrose Ave (at N Parkside Ave), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · Portage Park · 24 tips and reviews

Jeff J.Jeff Johnson: The Lake Perch Sandwich is Delicious!!!

S H.S H: My personal favorite, fried smelt. So simple and yet so tasteful. Cheap fish but generous in flavor. Eat and enjoy at outside tables.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Try the Smoked Salmon Candy: These thin salmon slabs are brined in brown sugar, maple syrup and salt overnight and then basted with honey right as it enters its four-hour oak and maple wood smoking. Read more.

Terzo Piano is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

4. Terzo Piano

8.1
159 E Monroe St (at S Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Grant Park · 51 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: You've never had fried perch like this: light and crispy, served with fried lemon slices, fried green beans and aioli flecked with kalamata olives and capers Read more.

CBS LocalCBS Local: Appreciate some art - and then appreciate roasted perch, mussels, clams and bay scallops in tomato broth. - CBS Chicago Read more.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Modern, sleek, airy, minimalist space. They got the acoustics right! Excellent for brunch before visiting The Art Institute.

Boeufhaus is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

5. Boeufhaus

8.8
1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Humboldt Park · 17 tips and reviews

Daniel G.Daniel Gibbs: Tasty carnivory dishes. Highly recommended (pictured) are the Shortrib Beignets (left) and the fried perch (right)

Tasting TableTasting Table: This French German steakhouse is a carnivore's dream come true. Go for their classic 55-day dry-aged rib eye and stay for the ingenious extras, like braised short rib beignets and leek spaetzle. Read more.

ChicagoistChicagoist: From the copper-topped tables to the 11-day dry aged ribeye with bearnaise sauce and roast mushrooms, this is a restaurant to take seriously. Read more.

Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

6. Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

8.2
2120 S Canal St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Chinatown · 83 tips and reviews

Diana G.Diana G: Try the fried chicken and perch. Yum!

Willie B.Willie Black: Catfish strips and chicken wings and perch

Joe S.Joe Smith: The fried oysters as well as those scallops are so heavenly♡♡♡♡♡♡!

Palace Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

7. Palace Grill

8.8
1408 W Madison St (at N Loomis St.), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near West Side · 40 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Robbins: Perch Friday special is a sure thing. Bacon wrapped Meatloaf entrée is fantastic!

Julia N.Julia Nicole: Best Diner in town & a breakfast favorite w/ extremely personable staff! Love this place!

Ron W.Ron Willis: Never disappointed here either breakfast or lunch the food is fresh and great

Patio Beef is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

8. Patio Beef

8.2
6022 N Broadway St (at W Norwood St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Edgewater · 23 tips and reviews

Crystal N.Crystal N.: Tasty perch!

Edco L.Edco Longsleeves: Love the kabobs and rice, but burgers and dogs are good too.

Tommy K.Tommy Kollintzas: Best freakin chicken breast ever!!!

Cerise is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

9. Cerise

7.7
203 N Wabash Ave Fl 26 (Lake), Chicago, IL
Lounge · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The "cherry" on top of the Virgin Hotels Chicago is an indoor/outdoor space with a wraparound perch offering low-slung, rain-resistant furniture and excellent Loop views. Read more.

Sinaida K.Sinaida K.: Nice view and good cocktails

Alex N.Alex Neil: Views. Great DJ.

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

10. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

8.2
160 East Pearson Street, Water Tower Place, Chicago, IL
Hotel · Streeterville · 55 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Our favorite Gold Coast perch, The Dec Rooftop Lounge + Bar, features barrel-aged cocktails, skyline views, ivy-covered trellises, and a giant, eye-shaped sculpture.

Ilene M.Ilene Moore: Have the afternoon tea- delicious collection of sandwiches, scones, and tiny desserts. You can also have coffee, or with an upcharge you can have champagne.

Nelson H.Nelson Hilton: Just checked in for my 24 hr Chicago visit. Very impressed with the new rooms and renovation. Great new look!

Half Shell is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

11. Half Shell

8.2
676 W Diversey Pkwy (at Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Grab a table in the tiny, Christmas light–strewn room, and start with the Mulligan stew. For more fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer”--a crunchy pile of frog legs, perch, clams and shrimp. Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: For fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer” for an entrée—a crunchy pile of smelts, perch, frog legs, clam strips and fat shrimp. -JJ Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: For fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer” for an entrée—a crunchy pile of smelts, perch, frog legs, clam strips and fat shrimp.

The Terrace at Trump is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

12. The Terrace at Trump

7.7
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Near North Side · 52 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The city's most spectacular outdoor view belongs to this 16th-floor perch, which looks out over the lake, the Chicago River and the downtown skyline. Seating is first come, first served. Read more.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The most awe-inspiring views in the city can be seen from the 16th floor perch of Trump Tower; you can see the lake, the river and the Loop without moving your feet. Read more.

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: The best views of the #chicago river! Awesome and elegant #rooftop venue.

L & G Family Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

13. L & G Family Restaurant

8.5
10401 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · 6 tips and reviews

tracietracie: Try the Greek skillet. The lamb is always tender and the feta cheese is always fresh. Can't go wrong!

Julia M.Julia Murphy: Great French Toast! The service is always good.

Hector M.Hector Murillo: ., the coke Is fire!!

Harold's Chicken Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

14. Harold's Chicken Shack

7.6
636 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · South Loop · 36 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: try the Fried Perch (fish)!

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Harold’s is an iconic Chicago food stop, chicken fingers are fresh and be sure to order additional sauce, I personally love the mild. This location is the real deal.

Rimi D.Rimi Duque: Their chicken is boss, 5 wing dinner with hot and mild sauce on is the way to go! Or mozarella sticks if your on the go! Harolds looks cuddy but it's delicious

Celeste is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in Chicago.

15. Celeste

7.5
111 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & La Salle), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 39 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: Nestled amongst the vines, diners can perch on Victorian wrought-iron furniture, admire antique bird cages and sip drinks like the "Midlife Crisis," a combo of Mezcal, coconut, and pineapple. Read more.

Paige L.Paige Lee: Try the White Flower! Great drinks, lovely ambiance, fun crowd and it stays open late! I can't wait for the opening of the third floor and the ROOFTOP! They had me at hello

David B.David Basulto: Impressive cocktails. Great food.