Reviews of Boston Fish Market (Fish Shop)

1225 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, United States

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Here you have all the reviews of real people who consume the services and products of Boston Fish Market (Fish Shop) in the state of Illinois.

Nowadays this firm has a rating of 4.6 over 5 and that score was based on 2127 reviews.

As you can read, the average of ratings is nearly the highest, and it is based on a large number of opinions, so we may conclude that the valuation is quite credible. If people have bothered to rate when they are happy with the service, it works.

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REVIEWS OF Boston Fish Market IN Illinois

Apex WindowWorks

It did not disappoint. It was crowded but line moved quickly. We had the lobster roll, crab cake sandwich and seafood combo. All the seafood tasted fresh and perfectly cooked. Service was attentive and polite. There is seating outside. We will definitely return, too many other dishes to try.

Alex Blanco

I took a bike ride out here last week from the city and it was a great meal. The prices are reasonable for seafood and it's super casual (communal seating.) The grilled seafood is cooked and dressed with this kickass olive oil. Definitely go if you're having a craving for good seafood.

Susan Millard

Really outstanding fresh fish. Owner often on premises to discuss how he supplies many local restaurants. Waiting times can often exceed one hour. Takeout is sometimes a better option at busy times. Portions are huge for most dishes and we commonly share 3 dinners for 5 people and still have leftovers.

Steve Lipa

Literally THE BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

kiril kolarov

Ordered fish that comes with roasted vegetables( peppers,onions and zucchini). Plate came with rise, fried green beans and baked potatoes. I kindly asked if I can have usual roasted veggies and was told "that what we have today" and no substitutions are allowed. I asked to speak to the manager and was told that the manager is busy and doesn't want to speak to me. When he finally came to speak,he was very rude and did not care at all. This place has the typical hostile Estern European attitude towards customers and I'm surprised it has so many good reviews. They have lost me as a customer.

John Truncale

Great food. Very expensive.

Maurice Rizkallah

Very interesting experience. Repeated visit.

Karen Iovino

Very Good! Delicious and flavorful

Richard Tannous

Ate here for the first and was very impressed with the food here. Everything seemed very fresh, from the seafood to the garlic, everything really popped with flavor. The service was extremely quick but very unorthodox. We placed and paid for our entire order at the cash register before ever sitting down. They gave us a numbered card to display at our table and one we say down food started rolling out as it was completed. I didn't have an issue with this, especially because the food came out so quickly, was just not what I was expecting.

Mark Heffernan

Best fish anywhere. Beware, do NOT order a side. We took home like two extra dinners worth of food. Best leftover lunch ever.

Marie Watkins

FRESHEST Seafood in Chicago hands down,....portion sizes off The Chart. Waitstaff are consistent, efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable and in line with Market Value.

Krystyna Bankowska

I can say that is fresh but I had better sea food in Gibson steakhouse in pretty similar price.

Zelig Arceta

Local gem - Good value for the portions. Would have given 5 stars but the items we got were not items we would immediately go back for again. The scallop skewers were amazing but the lobster roll was mediocre, the lobster bisque was too thick for my preference and although the oysters were huge, they were overwhelming. As far as the sides, fries were great, slaw was mediocre, Texas toast was great, grilled veggies were great. Would definitely go back to try new items, but not in any immediate rush.

Amo Cenare

We have been here twice already. I would recommend to go here as a group, then you can order more and try each other food. The portion is huge. The seafood is very fresh and good quality, hence the price is high here. Summer time is always crowded and long line, the wait will be insane summer time. Overall: Menu: 5stars Food: 5stars Price: $$ Service: 5stars If you are looking for high quality seafood, come to this restaurant. Highly recommend the restaurant.

Joseph Grajek-Yahn

The Boston fish market. It's a simplistic menu, mainly starring the fish itself. Some of my favorite dishes include the swordfish, and the grilled octopus. Most recently I tried the orange roughy, simply because I knew I would be served a fantastic meal no matter what. Come here for some of the best freshest seafood you can imagine. The market supplies other high tier restaurants with fish from the coasts, you can't get a better price point on fresh seafood near Chicago if you tried.

Jerome Ziomek

fresh or prepared seafood any kind you want

Lisa P

First time here and amazing!!!!!!! Every plate that came out of the kitchen looked out of this world. I can't wait to go back! Service and food was top notch!

Monique Collado

Food was incredible! A group of us came here for a friends birthday and everyone order something different and no one was disappointed (except for the one person who was allergic to shellfish and didn't like seafood). It was pricey and had quite a long line to order your food, but you get what you pay for - the portions were large and everything was yummy!

Barry Mestemaker

Great food. Great service. Outdoor seating is nice.

Lucy St. John

The best fish I've ever had. It's amazing every time.

Jeremiah Fernandez

Very good food. Good service. Need more parking space as well as a bigger restaurant to accommodate customers. Not much space between tables and barely personal space.

Shakila C

We pulled up to complimentary valet parking. Ordered our food and chose our seats. The food was great, the service was superb! Our waiter was ON it! Never had to want for anything because he was right there and not overbearing at all. The food portions were generous and there were so many seafood options to choose from. For a restaurant that sells fish, but doesn’t smell like fish, I think that’s great. I had the mahi mahi with veggies and wild rice and my hubby had the tuna burger. Everything tasted amazing. We both had a big portion of food leftover. Great date night spot or spot to feed the fam. We paid about $70 for the two of us.

Juan Larrain

Excellent food and service... I wish there were more stars to rate this place. Highly recommended.

ed brew

Top seafood. The best that you probably can get anywhere in Chicagoland. Go there! Do not walk, run. You will not be disappointed

Billy Coats

Amazing experience! Great seafood and sides.

tom sawyer

The quality of the sea food is great as it is fresh. I went there for lunch and had a red snapper sandwich which was delicious. Highly recommend the restaurant. You can also buy raw sea food just like in the market which is always a plus. Will definitely go there again.

Anthony Madry

The food is excellent and plentiful! Don't forget to byob

Olha Zoshchuk

Portions are very big, be prepared. Very good place, everything is delicious.

Farid Abboud

Yum yum casual dining. Fresh fish and nice gumbo dish. Feeds a family with lots of left overs to take home. Do not order every thing at once take your time. They are quick in preparing whatever you order.

lillie curtain

More food than you can eat always a doggy bag. Worth the money

Raymond Love

Good seafood excellent service weekends can be a challenge but well worth it

kenneth martin

A good place to enjoy fresh seafood

Alva Serrano

Food is really good and their servings are huge and they have a very nice service. Everything's fresh! Yummy!

lloyd porter

I decided to check this place out as I had to choose a place for my birthday dinner. Immediately I knew this place was going to be a winner. Seating is either outside or in the actual restaurant. You order at the cash register and pay on the spot. You can sit down or take out. You can also order fresh seafood to take home and cook your self. The prices are not bad. One you order it you sit down, you will be give a number and a waiter will assist you from that point on. I ordered the Cajun Red Snapper. This was an excellent choice. The fish was moist, seasoned well, and fresh. You also get season Cajun vegetables with Cajun rice. I think all dinners come with the veggies. The veggies consist of potatoes, red and green bell peppers, squash, and zucchini. I’m not a fan of squash but the way it was season was perfect! You also receive season garlic bread while waiting for your food. This place is well worth it and you have to try it. I would definitely go back as they have a huge menu.

Jeffrey DeMarey

Softshell crab sandwich was amazing! If you are in the area. It's a must try.

Neya Burton

I had the salmon perch and shrimp with a delicious sauce. So good

Kim Grant

The food was really good. We sat in a tent like structure and it was just not warm enough. I will return when it gets warmer. Happy that I made the drive with my father.

Geetanjali Singh

I just wanted familiar "comfort" food that would excited my soul! I had no access to "real" while in gated Texas. But I'm back to genuine, warm interactive service and fabulous tastes. God, I'm glad that Boston Fish Market Restaurant makes up for so many of those pretend seafood joints. Just thinking of it, makes my mouth water!

Bob Oo

Great place to eat. Not much on atmosphere, but I am too busy eating or talking to friends to notice. I will say for dishes with large portions, like my mussels, a part might be under cooked. Doesn't bother me much since I am the type to be okay with eating sushi.

Matt Stoia

Got the lobster bisque and parmesan horseradish encrusted halibut. The fish was excellent, but being horseradish covered made a few bites crazy hot. I would suggest getting the sauce on the side. It's served with lemon, and it cut the spice level. The bisque was lacking seasoning, but it was still good.

Trevor Dennison

This place has fantastic fish for you to take home but also has great prepared food as well. I will note that they are healthy portions so be sure to bring a group and empty stomachs.

Anthony Nicosia

Come H U N G R Y . I mean hungry. Ok the price are high but enough food for two . Stand at the door and watch the staff carry the platters of food out And you will see one order is enough for two. All dinners come with a large platter of grilled veggies.( Dinner orders) it's a little of a madhouse for first timers but just take your time and enjoy.

Elaine Autry

Outdoor tented area leaked some during dinner which was somewhat unpleasant. The staff and service was good. The Food through made up for the indoor drizzle. Seafood was fresh. The portion allowed us to share and enjoy. They did buy us a drink on the house as well. Our New Year's Eve dinner was a success

Oscar Smith-Nemard

Fresh food and if you have them cook it for you, it's even better. Big plates and you order by the pound. Make sure you bring your big pants.

Joe Cyps

Got. More expensive..charge you now when you bring your own beer.

Christine Kiamelis

People are friendly, helpful, and personable! Food is superb! Huge amounts of food! Tons of dishes to choose from. You can eat family style or in the dining room! I would highly recommend to any seafood lover! Great place to go with a large party or a small one. Greek salad is really good as well! You should try it! My entire family enjoys it!

Era Poshi-Horton

Not much of an atmosphere, but my gosh, the food is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!

Matt Olson

This place is amazing. Quality seafood market and restaurant. A must go to.

Ronald Sanchez

This place is fantastic! Oh so good!

Iris Allen

The best seafood spot near O'Hare airport

Robyn Pilarczyk

Expensive but very good food. Food is served as large portions, so be prepared to share.

Carlos Trejo

Come with an appetite or don’t bother, the portions for the majority of the dishes are very generous. Outdoor seating arrangements are great for the summer. Not sure how they operate during the winter. I would recommend coming with a party of 6 or less.

Ninos Ibrahim

Excellent food. Very fresh. The calamari was the best I've ever had. The gumbo was amazing as well. Just wish they let you know that it's literally meant for about 4 people. Definitely not for one person.

D R

They have really started to hike their prices up from what they used to be for the same portion sizes and I've been going here for years before they had all the outdoor seating, wait staff, and overflow parking across the street. I guess it is because they are getting more popular and taking advantage of the clientele. Seafood is still good though but won't go as often anymore.

Kim Tomlinson

Super-fresh, quality seafood and fish. Huge selection of fish and a variety of preparations. Complimentary garlic bread. Various appetizer, soup, and salad options. Enormous portions! Reasonable prices for quality and quantity. Outdoor seating on patio; communal seating inside.

Ajith Joseph

If you like sea food, nice place in Des plaines, wide variety of choices. Parking can be an issue during busier times

Dawn Finnegan

Simply AMAZING Seafood and Fish! Large plates so its great to share with the table - really fresh and delicious! Favorite time to go is in the summer and eat outside.Highly Recommend!

Sandy Gallo

Absolutely one of the best fish and seafood restaurants around! Excellent variety of fish choices that is prepared and served by a friendly staff. The servings are huge!

Bryan Bomba

So fresh, you don't smell fish when you walk in. I drive 45 minutes each way to eat here and probably pass a dozen other lesser seafood restaurants along the way. And I'm doing it again tonight.

Tufan Aksahin

Wow delicious food fresh! I get swordfish vesuvio wow juicy and huge plate!

jerome parham

Food is fantastic. Alot of great seafood options. Prices are more than reasonable for the quality. New location is very spacious well designed.

tepe tongo

Never disappoints. Delicious!

Loubirdia Brown

I love love love this place!! Excellent food for your price! Will go again and again!!

Mark Polo

Place is a great find...please don't tell anyone. Its crowded enough.

Marilyn Fair

Can't wait to return best seafood and service .Cost was outstanding , and platter was amazing.

Anna Dabrowska

Very delicious seafood no matter what you choose.

Robert Cerda

Great seafood with a large outdoor patio. Good sized portions. Veggie side had too much oil so I'd request light oil on the sides Well worth the checking out if you like seafood.

Michael Nicolalde

My family and I love this restaurant. The waitress are fantastic and very detail while they work. Food is delicious and fresh. My wife and I love the raw oysters.

Andrew L

I thought I would never find a place that takes po boys seriously north of New Orleans. Boston fish market went above and beyond my expectations. Bravo.

Elizabeth K. Nicosia

Yum!!! Best seafood in these parts. Not to be missed. Great variety

Luminita Ispas

Interesting set up and the outdoor patio is really an amaizing find for the summer. Seafood is fresh and plenty!

Jim Sweeney

Very nice food, efficient and friendly service

Gregg Schroeder

Some of the best seafood in the Chicago area.. really good

Jose M Cornejo Jr

Awesome food my parents and I had enjoyed the food very filling and great service from Felipe as well

Christian Stojanov

They may or may not have the best lobster rolls and lobster bisque outside of New England, but they are definitely the best in Chicagoland. They get it perfectly cooked every time I come here. It's honestly one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to! I wholeheartedly recommend it! ❤️

Frank DiFebo

Large sea food processor with restaurant attached. Best seafood in Chicago not a fancy restaurant, but still the best seafood in Chicago! I had walleye ,it couldn't have been any fresher if I'd caught it myself. We ordered gumbo for the table it was incredible. The portions were huge we're going to eat gumbo for a week and love it every day.

Robert Yousif

nice place very nice servers food is great . but the owner he thinks he's the only one who has business in this world because of him I don't go here and eat and give him my money he docent deserve it . but the staff are very nice people working here . unless the owner change his mind and starts to know how to talk to people this place will lose lots of customers. there for I give it the stars that I put up there for the food and the servers. thetas all

dan monroe

Very pleasant..outdoor dining. . When I first looked at menu I thought.overpriced. when the food .came the portion sizes were 2

Mike Antonov

The rice was awesome ... place used to be good 3 years ago. Too busy not a lot of servers , slow service, parking lot is packed It was a little bit disappointing

Mark Lewandowski

Fantastic food, get there early or you can be waiting a long time

Sohayl Moshtael

Great fish but far too expensive!!! They are pretty friendly but have to wait long time to get your fish. You can purchase raw fish to take home or order food tio eat there...

Jeffrey Raleigh

Great fishes to eat. Deliciousmealandand fresh market. Well done

Gladys Sanchez

What a place to eat fresh fish. Love it

Michael Jordan

Very good food and service a little pricey but worth it.

Patrisha Banks

The fresh seafood and you don't smell in when you walk through the door. The wait staff the perfectly cooked broiled and fried selections are excellent.

Adam Clementi

Very fresh. Great to sit outdoors and eat good seafood. 1 meal could EASILY foor 2 adults.

Karen Christman

Excellent food but cashier is so crabby all of the time!

Al Car

Always a great choice for fish. Pricey but portions are large. Don't order fried calamari or fried anything, they haven't mastered that already. Any boiled, grilled or any other cooking style is good. Cioppino and gumbo are a must there.

Robert Scott

The seafood at Boston Fish Market is amazing. Always fresh and cooked to order. We typically get the fried walleye, fried shrimp and gumbo, they're the best we've had hands down there is no comparison. I'm beginning to crave it as I write this review.

Pris Liz

Portions were huge, service was very polite, and food was good. I would avoid the sandwiches; the bread was dry and fell apart as soon as we picked them up. My mom had the shrimp and calamari combo which was great. Overall, it's a tiny bit pricey, but worth a try.

Byron Benion

I have been on the East coast eating crab cake and devouring fresh caught fish from the Atlantic. I have eaten oysters from the Gulf of Mexico. I have been all over the "Big Easy" sampling all of the delicious sea food. I have eaten fresh caught sea food from fish markets right on the Pacific Ocean, from San Francisco to Ensenada (Baja California, Mexico). And some how I had to look in my own back yard to experience sea food greatness! This is a true 5 star restaurant, they need at least 3 Michelin stars and a James Beard award! You can't beat the price, freshness, taste, service, and cooking quality! I will be back, for sure

Milan Kostic

White fish good,,,griled calamari, very hard ,not tender enough

Beth Welter

When you first look at the prices you are a bit taken back but once you see the amount of food you get the price makes sense, you can share and still have good to take home. I have never had anything that was not fantastic. I would give 5 * but sometimes the place is disorganized. You will be told to order at the counter and you get a number to take to your table, the problem with that is the waitstaff has to look all over inside and out to find that number, other times you will be seated and a waiter will take your order. There is no rhyme or reason as to how they do that we were told to order and then sit and others at the same time were told to sit and order. I would prefer to sit and decide and would probable spend more money if I had time to look at what they have rather than be in line with many people behind you waiting. If they could figure that out then it would for sure be 5*

Nick Seferovic

Best place to eat and buy seafood in Chicagoland area. No other place can beat their: #1. Quality of prepared dishes or raw fish (always fresh) #2. Portions, two people can share an order for one. #3. Price, no other place can even come close to their price for the things you get. Service is very good always around and professional. If you love seafood and Mediterranean cuisine this is place for you. If you care more about wine list than the food don't go there please let others enjoy good and fresh food.

Lisa Moore

Very large portions of fresh fish/seafood menu as well as offering a fresh seafood market. Never been disappointed!

Mhamed Benmouffok

I loved this restaurant. The nice sea food dish I ever ate.

Vincent Stokes

Delicious food. Get there early.

Mitchell Gordon

The parking is less than ideal however once inside it's a seafood lovers paradise! Loads of options on the menu. During spring and summer months there is an expanded covered patio outside to accommodate more people. Very busy on weekends. Family style seating inside the main location. Can get raw seafood to go or pick something fresh from the menu to eat in house. Most visit for seafood lovers.

Greg Czaykowski

For fish lovers. Great place. When busy. They set up tables outside.

Eddie Juma

Best fish I've had in a long time. I wish they opened on Sundays. :(

Samantha Cresswell

The seafood gumbo is amazing! Freshest fish!

mikesxoom

Been to place a couple times. During the day, less chaotic. You stand in line and order from the counter. You get a number and find yourself a seat somewhere..maybe with someone else at your table. You place your number on the table and wait for delivery. Most times all is well. Large portions of fresh seafood. However, went there on a Saturday nite, $178 for seabass, 6 baked clams and Alaskan king crab legs (huge) x2. Both main dishes were cold and had to be sent back. They must have been sitting too long. At $180 bucks for 100 decibel atmosphere and prison yard seating, a sorry, 1 free beer at $6 or something would have been nice, but we got nothing. Just a longer wait. I still like this place, just dont go when its busy. Oh and there is literally 8 parking spots in the area. Good luck.

Joe Pedota

The fish was fresh and outstanding. Took friends for the 1st time and they just loved it.

Francis Villar

The fish was really well cooked too perfect tenderness but was a bit lacking in flavor. I wish there was just more creative options flavor wise but maybe I ordered the wrong thing? It's pretty expensive but will go again just to check try out their other flavor options.

Constance Ashbaugh

Wonderful seafood. Generous portions. Quality is the freshest. The rainbow trout with shrimp marinara is delicious. The lobster is monstrously big and so so good. Don't hesitate to order!

Dr. Rob Priebe

Great food, lots of it for the money!!! Not the cheapest but always great quality! The vegetables that come with most meals are very low quality, it's the area they need the most improvement. Highly recommend if you love seafood!

Maurice l'Annee de Betrancourt

Boston Fish Market is a must go if you like fish. I mean if you think that Red Lobster is good, than this place will get your taste buds explode! I go here to buy the 1lbs pre cut salmon and put it on the grill at home. Never had a bad smelling piece as you can get at other grocery stores. I do highly recommend this place.

Sergio Dominguez

Fresh seafood...I got the octopus/squid combo..plenty of food and amazing!

Awad Hamdan

An unbelievable experience every single time. Highly recommended, especially the fried seafood platter!

Sid Vicious

Maybe the best seafood I've had in all of North America. Took my mom there and she was blown away!!! Great prices per quantity, and quality is out of this world.

Simon Goh

Heard this place serves the best seafood and has the best value, I totally agree! As you walk into the restaurant, you are free to choose an inside or outside seating, and make your order by the counter. After ordering, you are served complimentary garlic breads which are really good! Warm, crusty and tasty, just remember to go easy as the portions of the food are huge! At Boston Fish Market, there are two types of seafood basically, broiled or deep fried, each comes with different sides. The broiled comes with roasted vegetables and wild rice. The deep fried comes with fries and coleslaw. Both are really good, it really depends on personal preference and the kind of things you order. For our meal, we ordered three different platters: Deep Fried Great Lakes Combo Platter (Whitefish, Smelts, Walleye, and Lake Perch), Broiled Fisherman's Platter (Scallops, shrimps, Lake Erie Perch & Mahi), and Deep Fried Sample Platter (Scallops, Shrimp Oysters). All the food are simply glorious, juicy, succulent and BIG plump scallops! My personal favorite are the scallops, either broiled or deep friend, they are both equally good. They are done to perfection, not under nor over, it simply melts in your mouth! I am blown away by the quality and freshness of the seafood here, especially being so far from the ocean. Boston Fish Market is really a great seafood restaurant at great prices. Will definitely return again and again, and will find all sorts of opportunities to come back!

John Russell

Wow!!!! I only heard good things about Boston Fish Market from a lot of friends. It’s 30 miles straight North from me. I stopped in after a wake and was blown away!!! You can literally pick the piece of or whole fish you want cooked. I had Chilean Seabass and took home seafood Gumbo. The lady that took my order was extremely helpful with explaining everything to me. I highly recommend and will gladly make the 30 mile trek to go again.

Dax Abraham

Fantastic place to go to if you are a seafood lover ... Must try ... Ciopino and octopus ...

Lucian Ceh

Now this is a fish market. Constantly bustling, this restaurant serves fresh fish, and you can tell. The cooks know how to cook too. Fish is served fresh and you get what you pay for. Very fair, very tasty. Restaurant could use some styling, but overall, this is a better restaurant to go to for fish.

Lee DeYoung

Great food. Could have split.

Dan Nederbo

Good fish selection a bit pricey. Charbroiled grouper sandwich and salmon burger were good.

shynae murphy

The food is to die 4. Please, remember the portions are large. Eat responsible. Lol

Connie Kelly

Huge portions of fish that were swimming yesterday they are so fresh. Stuffed halibut Oscar is amazing. Jumbo shrimp dinner had enough for a second meal. And they have a retail desk where you can buy fresh never frozen fish to take home for your own recipes.

Sami Schwartz

Went to celebrate 50 B-Day the only thing we celebrated was first time in our lives 2 hour waiting as we saw many parties (about 20) went before us, the second thing for us to celebrate was (again) first time to wait for the food for another 40 min as we saw parties of 2-4 people that sat after we did received their food before us (we were only party of 6) But the food is great and a lot. Even dough the food is great do not think to go there again, they do not have the professional hosts to run the proper wait.

Adriana Bajda

Delicious fresh food, generous portions that can easly feed two people. Fairly priced

Jose Ponce

If you like fish thos is the place for great food

Fajr AlNurridin

The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. You would not expect to receive such amazing g food at those prices. I do wish there was more private seating, but the communal tables did allow me to see many great dishes on other's plates! I will definitely be back!

Serena Lynn

Celebrated my dad’s birthday there for lunch today (a Saturday) and it was FABULOUS! Excellent food, great staff, and tremendous quality!! I had the crab cakes sandwich, super moist and flavorful. My dad ordered a platter with shrimp, scallops, mahi-mahi, and walleye. THAT WAS DELICIOUS- I sampled from all. My sister ordered the crab stuffed calamari with feta, tomatoes, and spinach and she was in good heaven. Easily 3 portions for her. My boyfriend ordered the grilled grouper and it was so flavorful. We all shared 2 bowls of lobster bisque soup and it was the best I’ve ever had!! Garlic bread was outstanding. All staff was super friendly and attentive. Loved that we went at a time with no wait. Great experience and I would highly recommend!!

Jessica Flores

Fresh seafood. Huge portions. Great price

Pedro Veganzones

The best place in town ! You have to save a few hour to enjoy their delicate scallops , perfect prepared mahi-mahi or delicious green salad with anchovy ....OMG !! This place was the best of my trip to Chicago !!!

Peggy Kendrick

Great seafood. I had fish and chips and it was delish. Has a "deli" for purchasing fish and seafood to prepare at home as well. I purchased "dry" scallops and they were fresh and cooked up perfectly.

Jenna Spurrier

Best, freshest, most delicious seafood we've ever had. These guys know their stuff. Ask them anything. They are very helpful.

John Pennisi

Cioppino and fried calamari excellent. Take out order was ready at desired pick up time.

Polar Bear

5+ stars for the freshness of the fish and seafood. Stand in sometimes long line to place your orders, then find a seat at the cafeteria-like tables in the front or patio tables out in the heated tent. The food is delicious, the portions are enormous, the quality excellent. Bring your own bottle of wine for a $10 corkage fee.

Zaiya Mikhael

Came here on a rainy Saturday evening, and it was about an hour wait to get seated. Wait to get our good was day short. They served garlic bread for the table, which was warm and delicious. The lobster bisque, which had decent sized pieces of lobster in it, was delicious. As an appetizer we had the baked Oyster Rockefeller, which was nothing short of amazing. The grilled swordfish, was cooked right, but was lacking a little flavor. Should have gotten the Cajun version of it. Am excited for my next visit to try something else on the menu.

Serhiy Potishuk

I think it's my new favorite fish place.

David Mooney

Some of the best seafood in the Midwest. Wow. Very diverse options for fish and seafood, and everything is astonishingly fresh. I’ve never smelled a cleaner fish market in my life. The preparations of the seafood are all simple but expertly executed. The prices might be high but you definitely get what you paid for, can’t wait to get hacj

Regenia Hendry

Food is ALWAYS excellent. Portions are huge. Staff is great always. FANTASTIC place to dine in or carryout. Nothing compares to their seafood

Kerry Leach

Traveling out of town this was an AMAZING FIND. BRAVO

Eva C

Food was amazing! Felt it was pricey... But the seafood.. ohhhh the seafood...nommmmmm nom.. I just can't resist this place! Lol

Gary Sheehan

Incredible fresh fish & seafood. Cafeteria seating

ALICHIA HICKMAN

Ordering the food was the only thing that I didn't like. With a place that has food as delicious as this place, the line will be packed and out the door. This line cuts through the seating area, blocks the path of the restrooms and the waiters bringing the food from the back. The overcrowded area is an accident waiting to happen. Besides that and a very pricey menu, the food IS TO DIE FOR! Go! With plenty of money and good standing shoes. For a nice restaurant such as this, wear casual clothes for most comfort. Oh did I mention its BYOB! I didn't agree with the $10 cork fee. But at least I was able to bring in my own bottle instead of spending an extra $60 on their drinks.

Ali Lahiani

Finally we found a good fish and seafood restaurant. Wow just goodness.

Joe Ruiz

They simply are awesomely authentic greek style fair... Delicious full stop! They are major suppliers to restaurants even! Amazing place!!! Jdr

Nina Mckinney

Very good and fresh food so worth the trip.

Pati DeCorah

Love this place! When we come here we always order to split, the portions are huge! Know what you want to order before getting to register, you'll get a table number so you can find your own seating. We ordered 1/2 shocked oysters delicious! Split the Shrimp and Crab salad with Greek dressing. Had chunkcls of feta cheese , olives, hearts of Palm and beets. Very delicious and fresh. One person in our group ordered the lobster tail, it was delicious looking and tasted great as well. Total with 3 drinks came out to a total of $111.00, without Tip. Not bad for 3 people eating fresh seafood

Carlos Nunez

Huge portions of delicious seafood.

Rhonda Skolnik

The best seafood restaurant I have ever been to. Fresh variety of fish. Great selection of charbroiled fish as well as fried. Huge portions. The parking can get a little frustrating but if you get there early you should be ok.

Sonia Bartes

My husband and me have eaten there many times, we love the food, we were there for dinner yesterday, Aug. 3rd with our family to celebrate my husband's birthday, the place was full, no parking, we usually seat outside in the front but yesterday we got a table all the way in the back, it was infested with mosquitos we couldn't enjoy our food struggling with trying to keep them out of our food, it was very disappointing since we have talked to our kids and other family members about how good the place is.

Hal Tezcan

Tucked away from the fancy food universe, this is GEM of a place if you want to eat the freshest, best, most delicious sea food in Chicago, period! what can I say, I am never surprised with the quality, taste and freshness of the sea food plates here. Everything is done to perfection. The only draw back is the location and the hours of operation, but besides that this is a five start sea food restaurant. Highly recommend it.

Marc Gallman

Came on a Tuesday around 6:30 pm. No parking but plenty of seating available. Had the clam chowder and Cajun salmon. The clam chowder was thick, flavorful, and no shortage of clams. The salmon was delish along with the healthy portion of veggies and rice. They brought out Parmesan bread as well. Looking around I saw lots of large plates and wide eyes as plates were brought out, so like others mention come hungry. Definitely a step above average and better than your typical Red Lobster food and experience.

karen reinhofer

Can't beat the freshness 14 oz lobster tail decadent

Faye V

OK so I really like to know what I am getting into before I go eat somewhere. I felt kind of lost because I just saw seafood on the menu. No sides... no nothing extra.. just... fish and seafood. That doesn't seem really like a meal?? Well my boyfriend and I get there, we are placed in a bar area on a Saturday night. It wasn't busy. At all. And to be honest the service was not good. I felt like I was a burden to try to get the waiter to explain Anything, to give me a drink, to get his attention. Honestly don't know where he was. It didn't help make me comfortable, made me feel uneasy!! I couldn't even figure out what to get and if there was seasoning, sauce, sides, anything with the seafood ?? Well, we settled on ZUPPA DI PESCE (Mahi Mahi, Manila Clam, PEI Mussels, Calamari, Scallops & Shrimp). The reason I am giving it 3 stars is because the food was 5 stars. Freshest seafood I have ever had. There was a tomato type sauce it was sitting in, but it tasted phenomenal. I don't know if I will ever go back, simply because of the service. The food though.. was amazing. Really happy with the decision to try a bit of everything. The food, for $60.00 was a great deal, and could have fed 4 people!

Business Hours of Boston Fish Market in Illinois

SUNDAY
CLOSED
MONDAY
(VETERANS DAY) 10:30AM–9PM HOURS MIGHT DIFFER
TUESDAY
10:30AM–9PM
WEDNESDAY
10:30AM–9PM
THURSDAY
10:30AM–9PM
FRIDAY
10:30AM–9PM
SATURDAY
10:30AM–9PM

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