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Fish Bar
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
The experts at Men's Health Mag and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
"Get the lobster roll, lemon/jalapeño app, or any of the ceviches."(21 Tips)
"Rock shrimp and saracha/sour cream dip also the best."(7 Tips)
"Try the fried lemons...I know it sounds weird, just go with me here."(4 Tips)
"If you haven't had a clam or oyster you can try a free one!"(18 Tips)
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Chelsey OrlandoMay 4, 2014Absolutely amazing. We were completely blown away! Everything we had was delicious but their hush puppies are TO DIE FOR. Fresh oysters are always great and who doesn't love a perfect fish taco?!
eddie niceApril 25, 2015Love the menu. Great Chicago place with friendly staff and tasty food. Try the Brussels sprouts and bacon. Then top it off with an IPA and calamari. Tasty!
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014This seafood shack serves decadent lobster rolls and oysters on the half shell, plus punchy cocktails served in Mason jars. Parties of three or less should head to the first-come, first-served counter Read more
Men's Health MagJuly 11, 2012Fish Bar's Sachmo Po' Boy is the classic New Orleans Po' Boy–made rich. Enclosed in a New England lobster roll is shrimp and crawfish, crispy lettuce, sweet pickles, and roasted garlic aioli.- Men's Health MagJuly 9, 2012Fish Bar's Sachmo Po' Boy is the classic New Orleans Po' Boy-made rich. Enclosed in a New England lobster roll is shrimp and crawfish, crispy lettuce, sweet pickles, and roasted garlic aioli.
Cheeky ChicagoOctober 8, 2012Servin' up lobster, oysters, clams, shrimp, gumbo and octopus in Lakeview, come get some delicious seafood! Whip out that Cheeky card for a complimentary sea sipper...AKA cocktail..with your po' boy! Read more
Time Out ChicagoApril 24, 2012The fried items all have great flavor (like the fried onions with lemon and jalapeño), but sometimes they arrive soft instead of crisp. Likewise, the herby lobster roll can get a little chewy in parts Read more
Serious EatsMay 9, 2013The Calamari here are exemplary--breaded, deep fried, and tossed with picked banana pepper, jalapeño, and sliced garlic, a light grating of Parmesan cheese
Danielle @DanielleDuncanOctober 24, 2011i love the fried calamari, garlic bread, shrimp po' boy, rock shrimp (wet), they had scallops as a special (AMAZING!)- ask for beer pairing too! My fav cocktail is #3!
Tana BabcockJanuary 5, 2016Super tasty rum cocktails + the clam chowder + the po boy and you've covered all the bases. Cozy barstool diner setup.- Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011Try the fried onions with lemon and jalapeño from our 100 Best list: A medley that balances the sweetness of the onions with acidity (the lemon), heat (the jalapeño) and lots of flavor (both).
Jessica LembkeApril 5, 2015I wish the buffalo frog legs were a staple here, they are amazing...but then again, so is everything here. LOVE the calamari and lobster roll mmmm
Had a great meal at Fish Bar! The rock shrimp (wet) and the dungeness crab were the highlights! Kristen was an awesome waitress! Will definitely go back.
Monica BJanuary 25, 2015Service was great. Three hour tour was too sweet.. Portions were small, even for tapas style, but I'd still come back for the lobster roll and the scallops tacos special. Yum!
Cordell CollinsJune 30, 2013Excellent as always. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly with great recommendations although you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu.
A great neighborhood spot with fresh seafood in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. This place makes all the right moves. Never had a bad experience here & been 10+ times. Fresh. Reasonable. Friendly.- Zach Solomon-BeloinJune 3, 2016Great patio and atmosphere. The food is fantastic. I had the Satchmo Po'Boy and it was great.
Kirstjen LorenzJuly 16, 2015Fish specials change all the time, but they know what they are doing here so you will have a great meal.
Katherine K.July 21, 2013You should probably order the Sea Scallops and the Watermelon Feta Salad (yes, order BOTH because the portions are small!) - deeeeelish!
Teri GidwitzJune 28, 2011Very personable waitstaff, and delicous seafood dishes. Can't wait to try more. Loved the lobster roll in particular. And great tater tots. Read more- Hillman PhilistiaAugust 7, 2014lobster roll of course, chef has shaky hands and loose control over salt on more than one occasion (2) I was disappointed with appetizers and fries. I only get the lobster roll.
- Nichole 📚December 23, 2012Amazing clam chowder. Rock shrimp and saracha/sour cream dip also the best. A poor mans lobster = rock shrimp.
Kate SnowAugust 14, 2013Knockout lobster roll, friendly service, tasty bev, and mellow tunes make for a must try.
Garrett JeffsDecember 4, 2021Good fried fish sandwich, excited to come back & try some oysters or lobster
Juliet Perrachon-BdaSeptember 29, 2017I've never been disappointed with anything on the menu. The cocktails are great too!
Ambra RobertsDecember 17, 2015The shrimp etouffee was really good although the fried foods were kinda soggy. Overall really good customer service.
Caroline WilliamsFebruary 8, 2014Oysters & lobster roll... Amazing. The blackened tuna sliders special was wonderful too.
- Liz LeFebruary 8, 2013Great cocktails + food. Get the lobster roll, lemon/jalapeño app, or any of the ceviches.
James FrielJanuary 13, 2014Great selection. $1.50 oysters on Sunday. Lake Trout sliders were excellent
Eric HickersonJune 19, 2013The Sea Scallops are delectable ! The Calm Chowder is a great way to start out too!
Hades Ale, lobster bisque, crab patty = perfection. Waited for an hour but the food was prepared quickly and the staff were awesome.
The scallops tacos they frequently have on special are fantastic.- Time Out ChicagoJanuary 20, 2012Hop onto a bar stool at this DMK Burger Bar sibling for grilled, fried and sandwiched seafood, most of it less than $10.
seriously my favorite place to eat. come and come often. and get a lobster roll. prices don't matter.
Sarah PasquesiAugust 7, 2013The fish fries seem freaky, but are actually very buttery and delicious if you can get past the whole fish thing.
Bengi SelcukogluMarch 31, 2011Get the rock shrimp wet, it was amazing! Also, the key lime pie was exquisite, and I'm not even that much of a fan usually.
Courtney BennettMarch 11, 2011The lobster, sweet corn bisque is awesome! Spicy sweet and perfect with their great cocktails or Belgian beers.- Groups of four or less...the oyster po'boy is delicious. If you haven't had a clam or oyster you can try a free one!
Friday night is date night. If you order a lobster roll at least let him go to 2nd base.
Carolyn BreitJuly 25, 2011
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- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(773) 687-8177
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Outdoor Seating
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