I started to take away a star for the price & the fact that albeit spending $30 for a mere pound of shrimp that you still had to purchase cocktail sauce. The shrimp is ok, you can definitely tell the oil they're frying them in is upstanding quality. The cocktail sauce is definitely amongst the best in the city. Because it's so far away & so expensive I doubt I'd be a return or regular customer but it's some good but expensive shrimp. read more

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Cool little spot for seafood items and smoked seafood. I ordered a pound of bbq smoked salmon and a pound of smoked salmon candy. When I got home I discovered they gave me a pound of smoked garlic pepper salmon instead of the bbq I asked for so taking one star off since they messed up half my order. Both were good, just not what I ordered. Regardless, would return and recommend. I guess I'll have to watch the server closely next time. read more

This review is strictly on the fish sandwich. This sandwich has absolutely no flavor at all. I remember when Hagen's was the place to go for a fish sandwich. I was really excited and ignored the other reviews on it. I was completely disappointed. It was like I was just eating nothing. I will never order this fish sandwich again. The good old fish sandwich is gone. read more

Hagen's Fish Market - Crispy Fish Fillet Sandwich - Seafood Markets Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This has been on my Chicago bucket list for years now! I had been craving a fish fillet sandwich and decided to come here. The staff were really nice and the service was great. Depending on how busy it is, you either go directly to the counter or pull a ticket. They fry everything based on demand, so expect to wait a few minutes for your food. I enjoyed my fish sandwich! If there was one thing that I could change, I wish they made their tartar sauce in house. read more

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I usually order fish to fry: particularly smelt. I've also ordered scallops. The cooking time was not too long. By the time you start to realize you'd been waiting, order's up and ready. The only thing I don't like is the breading, it's a tad bit on the salty side. read more

Worked here in 1996ish for a summer. Been going for years. Went bak today after a few years. THEY CHANGED THE BREADINGS RECIPE!!!!! HOT!!!!! Why? Nobody asked for that!!! My dads been going since the 80's after a few drinks at Teds. This is so disappointing. And they don't sell JAY's Chips anymore. Someone needs to step up over there. read more

Went with sister specifically for fish sandwich and wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, was disappointed. Got two fish sandwiches, hush puppies and fried calamari. Hush puppies good, calamari was perfectly seasoned and tender but pretty small portion for the price. Both fish sandwiches were mediocre. Served on a cold bun that was bigger than the piece of fish. Bun should have been toasted or heated up a little. Completely took away from the fried fish and whole sandwich needed more seasoning or tartar sauce. Sister and I ended up still needing to go to Duke of Perth to get our fried fish fix. read more

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I was craving some smoked white fish and this was one of the few places that popped up near by that carried it. The place was small but great. They had a good selection of smoked fish, fresh fish and shrimp and frozen seafood. I have been looking for frozen crawfish forever and I finally found it here. The also has some dry good and seafood utensils. This place is also good if you are craving fried fish or shrimp. I had a seafood Po-boy that was very good and packed with shrimp. They also will smoke fish for you if you bring it in which I have never seen before and is a cool service. read more

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Horrible customer service after driving an hour to get there. One person on the counter and four people in the back read more

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Love this spot! Fresh seafood and great prices! Been coming here since I was a kid. We always get shrimp and fish chips with a side of potato salad. Can't forget the cocktail sauce. Definitely need to try the sandwiches there sometime. The staff there always have friendly service. You can buy fish from the counter and they'll fry it for you and you can even bring in fish that you catch and they'll smoke it. There's also a market inside with anything that you'll need to cook the seafood that you buy such as spices, sauces, etc. Great neighborhood spot! read more

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I grew up eating the fried fish sandwiches from this place since middle school. The fish used to always be fresh and bigger than the bun they came in. Ordered one today since I'm visiting the area and it looked like one of the mediocre square shaped frozen fish filet from McDonald's. The center was soggy maybe from the thin slice of tomato and shredded lettuce. Don't know when they made that change but what a huge disappointment. read more

This place is the bomb for fish. Basically any kind you can think of. Been around for years. A Chicago staple!

A favorite for decades. It's like stepping into a time capsule. Mom loved the jumbo fried shrimp. She lived walking distance wise 15 minutes away. I enjoy the cook to order options of any fresh item on display. The smoked salmon candy is on trending restaurant level of goodness. My brother, George, a fisherman, would bring his catches for smoking. Great service. The vibe inside is "the same as it always was". read more

Found this family owned pickup/grocery store on Yelp. Glad I stumbled upon it because their spicy popcorn shrimp, jumbo shrimps and the shrimp po'boy was delicious. The service was amazing. This place definitely gets packed during certain of the day but I can see it's busy all day. Great place to come if you are craving any fried seafood or just need to purchase any fresh seafood. read more

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I have known Haven's since I was in high school in the 60's . If we wanted great seafood that was the place to go !! If you were a fisherman you would take your catch there to be smoked. Not fancy restaurant but if you want to go in for take out, nice friendly people to help you and Great Seafood !!!!! MUST TRY !!!! Gail D. read more

Small seafood shop in Portage Park. They have an extensive menu, smoked and fresh fish/seafood, a small pantry of groceries, and anything you may need to prepare seafood. Service was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. My calamari snack was so fresh, tasty, and perfectly seasoned. read more

Hagen's Fish Market - Calamari snack of deliciousness - Seafood Markets Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm no good at fishing. But! I am real good at eating fish. These guys are real good at frying and smoking fish. I think I've found my soulmate. The only wood fire smoke shop in the city, this small family run place is ready bright and early with smoked trout, salmon, and shrimp. Friendly service and ample selection of this and that (sauces galore), this is the type of place you move to a city for. History and scrumptiousness. While getting other provisions, treat yourself to the shrimp po boy. Best I've had. read more

I've driven by this place hundreds of times and I FINALLY tried it! This place is poppin on Fridays during Lent and indeed it was but the line moves fast! They do a very good job of taking orders efficiently. It's great that they have a private parking lot too! The shrimp po boy was delicious and the shrimp was very flavorful!! They do not skimp on the shrimp! I got my fries cajun style and I recommend you do too! I could've eaten 100 of their hush puppies. This is a family owned business that has been serving the community for years. They specialize in fried or smoked seafood, salads, and sandwiches. You can even bring in your own seafood and they can smoke it for you which is awesome! They also have a small convenient store inside where they sell things like seasonings, frozen seafood, pastas, crackers, etc. read more

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Always fresh , always good. Very friendly staff. Always busy . Will recommend more like homemade then carryout junk food.

not impressed at all. Crab cake meat was mush. fish chips gray, shrimp undercooked, fries limp, cold and oily. charge for sauces. best part were the hush puppies. read more

Overall, I wasn't overly impressed for the centuries of hype I've been hearing about HFM. Although, everything was good and quality and price. We tried to get their shrimp po boy but they sadly ran out towards the end of the day. We got to try their infamous fried chicken sandwich, cheese curds, fried fish sandwich and an order of fries. Everything was tasty, it was good. Although we preferred the fish sandwich over the chicken. To add cheese is an additional 50 cents. They have anything and everything relating to fish: frog legs, escargot, crab legs, lobster tails along with a variety of sauces and crackers. Solid find, nothing out of this world but solid. read more

Hagen's Fish Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I got some smoked salmon and fish sandwich omg it was the worst fish sandwich I have ever had. I had to spit it out and throw it out. Wow for fish market place and have the worst sandwich well I know I won't be back read more

I finally got the chance to try the fish sandwich. The food is very fresh and the establishment is very clean. The fries are excellent. My fish sandwich just needed to be cooked with salt and pepper for a little more flavor. Hopefully, I can request that next time. I was interested in fried oysers which they do not offer. I am interested in trying the fried shrimp. Parkis is available on the street. read more

I worked here at age 16 in 1987-88 so it's perfect place for fresh seafood or lake fish. The fried shrimp and scallops are very good. The fried perch is also very popular. Fried smelt is also popular, but not like shrimp and scallops. I never tasted perch or smelt, just saw it purchased often and repeat customers. Everything is fresh and hand breaded. Also, the cocktails shrimp are very good if you're in market for that. The jumbo cocktail shrimp are also very good. The place is time capsule with unique grocery items and accompaniments on the shelves. The coolers are stocked with cold cans of soda/pop with good selection and variety. Also the store gets absolutely mobbed and packed during certain holidays and other days (weekends) for its reputation for quality and value. Also, the Cole slaw or macaroni salad from the salad case is popular and goes good with friend fish. And I never ate them but the smoked fish is very popular and the smoked chubbs have popularity for buyers similar to the fried shrimp. I don't mean they sell chubbs in same quantity just that they sell a lot and it's most popular among smoked fish sold in the case on counter closest to the window. This is the place to get your fish in NW side of Chicago. It's family owned and 3 generations running it and I am sure a 4th generation is either running it or soon to be. The family back in 1987-88 were very nice, almost ideal, like Waltons, sober hard working parents and nice kids, not loud or popularity seekers. German Lutheran principled people continuing a family legacy that doesn't need change. Shrimp and scallops hot out of the fryer with sauce either mild or hot is a good choice, probably the specialty. But everything else is fresh and good and popular with some so if you need to inquire about Hagens you must be new to area because it's that good and well known. Definitely go here and get your food. Any price difference from other competitors is probably negligible or based on quality. It's not over priced. Its highest quality and they are just as methodical and thorough about the cleanliness of the store and back of store with freezers, coolers, smokers, floors, at least they were when I worked there as 16 year old and I don't think that would change because it's just like a good recipe, same steps for cooking and same steps for cleaning, consistently repeated and never veered away from. You should enjoy the food here. read more

Love the customer service and the paper number machine! I was asked straight upfront if I wanted anything fried. No. (It was crowded and they fry to order, so to keep the wait down, know what you want before you go in!) Fine, we moved right on to seeing what I wanted. Asked for two types of smoked fish, counter person was pleasant and engaging while selecting, weighing, wrapping, and thanking me for my business. How it should be done everywhere. read more

I love the fried clams. Not so much the watery coleslaw. Today was my second time getting home without my fried clams. Went back and not even "in so sorry ". Just a "I'll drop those clams now. So check the bag they hand you before leaving. Hagens do better. read more

This is my third time at Hagen's since I 'discovered' it a few weeks ago. The Italian seafood salad is amazing. I buy the large size container just to make sure some is left by the time I get home. Brought my 24 year old son and wife with me this time. After buying our assortment of fresh walleye pike, smoked trout, smoked salmon, smoked salmon candy and fish salad, my son thought he needed a sandwich and came back with a catfish po'boy. It was excellent. Ill have to get one next time. read more

Realized it was getting late and hadn't had lunch and realized that's Hagens fish market going to stop there. Got shrimp po boy, 1/4 pound of cheese curds and can of coke. The shrimp po boy was divine! Healthy amount of shrimp. There's lettuce, tomato and remolouade sauce as well in a roll. I think the shrimp was a mix of grilled + fried. read more

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Shrimps were delicious but fries were stale and cold also spent 90 bucks and still getting charged for hot sauce cup?

Ordered 2 pounds of fried shrimp and smoked salmon over $60.00 in food. The shrimp was almost raw inedible. No help when we called after going there for 25 years we will never return because they could've fixed the issue. Disappointed read more

OK, I have eaten, and hear ye hear ye my tummy now speaks. In order of preference, I liked: 1) smoked salmon steaks at $15.99/lb 2) smoked mackerel at $8.99/lb 3) smoked garlic & pepper salmon at $21.99/lb 4) smoked salmon candy at $21.99/lb It appears the ranking naturally takes into account the value side of the equation. I really liked the bone-in salmon steaks. Good smoky flavor and it was very easy to navigate around what bones were there. I would also get the smoked mackerel again as it was also tasty and an excellent value. Both of the pricier salmon fillets were of course deboned, but also thinner cuts, and they turned out to be drier I think probably due to their thinness. Don't get me wrong though, they were still very enjoyable. I'd rate Hagen's ahead of Calumet Fisheries, and so until proven otherwise, I'd say Hagen's has the best smoked fish in Chicagoland. But... compared against Charlie's Smokehouse in Door County, Charlie's is still the best in my known universe lol. Charlie's Smokehouse salmon cuts are larger and thicker and I think that contributes to their smoked salmon being more moist while still being very smoky flavorful. Plus, you can't beat their price. The end, until the next smoked fish encounter. read more

I dropped off catch of fish here, 20lbs! They smoked them, made the catch so tasty! Thanks do much.

I've been a Hagen's customer for 60 years. Although it all started with a regular small 1/4 lb bag of fried shrimp, during my high school days, the experience blossomed over the years to include smoked fishes, fried scallops and fish chips. The variety of seafood salads opened a new venue of gustatory delight. When I have the yen for seafood, Hagen's Fish Market is place to which I head. read more

Fresh seafood market with homey feel. Their fried fish and shrimp don't miss. Can't forget their smoked salmon, literally addicting. Staff is super helpful and friendly. A neighborhood gem read more

I've always had a great experience at Hagen but today sullied that. You have a young man working for you that is absolutely rude for no reason. I could understand that tone if I was being disrespectful but I wasn't. He was also rude to the his coworker, young lady with a beanie on. I asked her if they using the ticket system tyiu have in place or are we forming lines. She turned around and asked him and his response was "I don't know I just got here" turned around and walked away. Then the customer prior to me, a man on a lunch break from construction work, ordered his food, waited a while, then stepped out to smoke when his order was ready. The rude boy looked around said order up shrugged and kept work. I asked him if that was the order of the construction guy he said I don't know I'm looking for my customer. Sir your customer is playing construction worker he is covered in dirt so you know exact what that man does. I ignored rude boy and walked outside tell construction man his order was ready. I went back inside and waited for my order and as I did I was on my phone. Rude boy didn't say a word just put my order on the table. I grabbed my food and walked but decided his manager should know so I walked back in and asked for his manager. It took him a minute to get him and some guy came out who may or may not be the manager as he was wearing the same thing as rude boy. I explained to him the issue and he said he would check the cameras. Hagen's your service matches your food which is always excellent. Please speak to rude boy. If your cameras have sound please listen. read more

They didn't have the selection I was hoping for, but I did get some vacuum sealed frozen pacific halibut that was truly excellent (I'm from San Francisco). I wish they had more options from the coasts, but the assortment of smoked fish was pretty impressive. Sadly, my wife and kids aren't big smoked fish fans but they had several types of salmon, trout and whitefish that looked pretty tasty! read more

Service was quick and it is clear why it has been open for so long. Clam strips were so crispy just wish there was lemon. The shrimp po boy was the star of the show, the flavor was so good. read more

Hagen's Fish Market - Clam Strips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Family quality and service throughout the years. Quality products across the board! Smoked to fried fish.....unreal read more

been going here occasionally for decades. went for lunch yesterday 7/9/24 Po boy shrimp was cold undercooked calamrai was inedible. and fish sandwhich was no better than a Gorton frozen fillet had been really looking forward to it very disappointed service was friendly only positive point hoped for much better read more

This place is the best fish house on the north side of Chicago. It's a small family owned business that gets quality product with knowledgeable staff that go all out to meet customers needs. It's a small business with great prices. I'd recommend it to anyone who loves fresh seafood. There's no sit down eating but the place is always spotless and well kept. read more

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