I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the seafood at Boston Fish Market. It was my first…read moretime dining here and the flounder wowed me. Super soft and easily cut with just a fork. Service was attentive and prompt. My husband and I shared the lobster bisque and that was a bit of a let down. I'm used to the lobster bisque from Texas de Brazil, which is flavorful and creamy. The one at Boston fish market was thicker and had more of a flat taste. There wasn't a deep seafood flavor in the soup but the small chunks of lobster were nice. We spent $120 pre tip for 2 entrees and 1 appetizer so definitely more on the expensive side but the quality of the entrees and the size portions will really blow you away. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. There's plenty of parking slots in the parking lot attached to the restaurant.

I'd heard a lot of things about Boston Fish Market on Chicago Food Reddit. It seemed like the…read moreperfect option for our party of 8 being relatively centrally located and getting lots of recs. Overall, husband and I found Boston Fish Market a letdown. The price to value seemed very imbalanced and this is coming from someone who is quite accustomed to city prices. The menu is huge, IMO too big. It would be great if they trimmed it down to do fewer things flawlessly. This place is great for big groups, the room we were seated in is built for parties of 8+. We started out with the garlic bread on our table and ordered the appetizer platter. The platter was fine, but the addition of guac was odd and it wasn't very good. I ordered the lobster roll and my husband the mahi. They only serve the lobster roll hot, but I generally prefer cold. The bun was a pretzel roll, which I didn't love. They should put the butter on the side, so the whole thing felt dry. They served it with tartar sauce, which was an interesting choice. Husband was unimpressed with his mahi. Service started off strong and then fell off a cliff. Our server was attentive when we needed to order and then absent through pretty much the rest of the meal. We asked a busboy for more water and someone went to find our server to get our check. Basic things like ketchup for fries wasn't even considered. Maybe the Des Plaines location is better, this one didn't live up to the hype or price.

Down-to-earth prices for well-prepared seafood adds up to an incredibly good value. The décor has…read morea casual Gulf Coast vibe and the tables are covered with brown paper. Utensils are provided, but this shellfish paradise is essentially a finger-food fort. The napkin dispenser on the table sure does come in handy. You can get a generous glass of wine for $6.95 (I forgave our server for not knowing the difference between chardonnay and cabernet) and a beer for even less. The hush puppies melt in your mouth. My Missus enjoyed a bowl of seafood gumbo and a fried scallops basket. My colossal fried catfish basket contained 4 planks fried to perfection, a generous mound of fries, and salad with a very good ranch dressing, all for $16. Need I say more?

We went on a Saturday and this place was phenomenal. They had a special that included lobster,…read moreshrimp, snow crab legs, potato, and corn. We added sausage, crawfish, and blue crab. Started out with hush puppies and some fries. We went with the combo flavoring and medium spice. It was amazing. My son and I got all of this and split it. In hindsight we should have each gotten the special rather than the split. Our favorite was the lobster and if we both got the special we would have each gotten one. Shrimp were our 2nd favorite and the crab legs a close 3rd. The sausage was a great addition. It's a bit of work to get the food but well worth it. My first seafood boil and will definitely be back. They had quite a bit of fried food that also looked delicious. Awesome spot!

Surf's Up -- are you in Mt Prospect, or your favorite seaside shack by the water? Santa Cruz, Cocoa…read moreBeach, Cabo, Surfer's Point? The restaurant is small, with limited seating, but brightly decorated and immersive on the surf decor. I ordered the fish n chips, and they let me know it would be about 12 minutes, because they make everything fresh. No problema, dude. Beach Boys, surf music and other mellow tunes play overhead while you wait. It wasn't long at all, and I was presented with three (3!!!) crisply battered fish filets on a mound of seasoned shoestring fries. It was hot (prepared to order, remember), and delicious. The fries were awesome as well. I thought it was a little pricey, but the portions were large and I had plenty to take away. My fish was delish -- and I'd be glad to come back and try some of the other combos. The people who worked here were chill and friendly. Good vibrations!

This little, unassuming restaurant should not be missed! Surf's Up in Mt. Prospect is conveniently…read morelocated right next to the AMC Theater in Randhurst and this is the perfect place to grab a bite before the movies! This is a cute little restaurant with a few tables, window seats and seating along the wall. With the weather being nice there are tables outside too. Hubby and I wanted some seafood and we passed by Surf's Up a few times so it's long overdue for us to stop and try the food today. The owner, Lisa, was working behind the counter. She is so sweet and certainly very proud of her restaurant! We asked her for recommendations and she was happy to share some of the top preferred items of guests. She gave us time to look over the menu. I settled on the fried catfish dinner with a side of grits, greens & a roll. Hubby wanted fish and chips with a roll. Lisa told us that everything is made fresh to order so it would be about 15-20 mins. We weren't in any hurry, but we appreciated the heads up and the fact that it was all freshly made. The food arrived crispy and hot and oh so delicious! My catfish was so flakey. The grits and greens were the perfect sides to go with it. Hubs really enjoyed his fish and chips. The fries were so good, we couldn't stop eating them. Lisa also sold us on the fresh bread pudding, but we so full so we had to take it go. Just finished it tonight and it was even more delicious than she described! We will certainly be returning to try the shrimp po' boy and other items on her menu! Plus more bread pudding. Don't pass up this cute little place with delicious fresh seafood and desserts plus friendly service.

We returned for the wife's annual birthday dinner here, and as usual it was a delightful and…read moreenjoyable outing. We're on a streak of 8 consecutive years and counting! We enjoyed: - sauteed soft shell crab appetizer, $32 - seafood stir fry with chow fun noodles, $24 - chargrilled halibut with red potatoes and string beans, $40 The stir fry had a surprisingly nice and deep "wok hay" Asian flavor. The sauteed soft shell crab was pretty oily and a bit disappointing for the high price. We would have preferred salt and pepper preparation, but only sauteed or tempura were offered. I knocked the dinner rating back a star due to this item, but it was still a nice solid dinner overall. The chargrilled halibut was tip-top delicious as usual. Laurie was our friendly and attentive server and a veteran of 33 years at Bob Chinn's. You can now conveniently scan a QR code and pay from you phone without server attention. Thank you once again for a very nice celebration dinner tonight.

This place has been on my radar for about three years, and I finally made it here to it to try…read moretoday. Unfortunately, it did NOT live up to the hype. The atmosphere is casual, dated, and JANKY with the table napkins being paper towels from the bathroom. The food was just average. The king crab was dry and lacked flavor, while the fish of the day (halibut) was overcooked and served in an average-sized portion. Nearly everything was smothered in butter, which overwhelmed the dishes rather than enhanced them. The only real highlights were the complimentary garlic butter rolls and the mud pie dessert. The house special Mai Tai was decent, but nothing memorable. Overall, this place simply wasn't worth the hype. I wouldn't go back--hard pass.

Don's is a mom and pop joint that's so fantastic for great food and incredible service. Run by 2…read moresweet mom types. Dawn treats people like family and her staff are so well trained. They are enthusiastic and polite. This is a small fish shrimp and seafood house like the places that I grew up with. The fried shrimp are crunchy and delicious paired with spicy cocktail sauce. They have grilled dinners and sandwiches. My favorite is the blackened cod sandwich. Perfect spice with a huge filet of fish. The lobster rolls are filled with sweet lobster meat and minimal mayo and veggies. It really reminds me of Maine. They have seating for 30-40. You can get fresh fish seafood store made sides entrees and desserts. Great parties and catering. Very reasonably priced. Great place and great people

Ordered to go, so I can't judge the service or ambiance. Good prices for what you get…read more Their red beans and rice are darn good, with a nice spice. Gumbo was good, with a good roux, but slightly sweet and no real spice to it. It had plenty of shrimp, and I got a couple of meals out of it. If I were in New Orleans, it would probably receive a low score, but by Chicago standards, it is good. They used okra in their gumbo, which some may consider sacrilege. However, it was properly prepared, and I like okra, so I approve. Their jambalaya and fried rice were approved of by others in the family. Overall, good food and good value. If it weren't for my gout, I'd be eating here a lot more often.

I am a new customer, but definitely will become a long-time customer. I ordered the skirt steaks…read moreand the dry aged prime strip steak. I have never had such tender, great tasting steaks in any of the finest steak restaurants as I was able to enjoy from Second City. The steaks come carefully packaged with a packet of dry rub which was much better than any other dry rub. I can't wait until I try their other meats and seafood.

Steak was great but I wasn't big on the salmon. Delivery was decent, I received a broken package of…read moresalmon that I was never sent a replacement for.

I'm in love with this little corner of Turkey right here! Cappadocia Cafe is such a cozy and…read morewelcoming place, with delicious halal food and a lovely atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Sia was so friendly, warm, and welcoming, which made our visit even more special. Their Turkish coffee is wonderful, and the desserts are absolutely worth trying! I truly enjoyed my time here and would love to come back again. Such a beautiful little taste of Turkey!

Cappadocia gets 5 stars for consistently being good! We've ordered from here about 3 times and I…read moreordered the same entree every time (with a variety of sides) and my entree was tasty every single time! I ordered the chicken kebab sandwich and it is flavorful, tastes fresh, and it's not a skimpy. You do get a choice of the type of bread you want, I went with pita. Consistency is so important in restaurants and In so happy that this sandwich hit the mark every single time. We also have tried the pink sultan (beets/yogurt spread) and the baba ghanoush. Both are really good. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the doner and other sides! Service is friendly. Interior looks nice, but we carried out each time so I can't speak in detail about more in-depth service. Great place to have in the neighborhood!

High Holiday Dinner Saturday…read more Server: Food: Preset Holiday menu. Overall very good. Some , some just ok. Been here many times for the High Holiday. Overall Consistently good. This year portions were ridiculously small. We had to ask for another portion EVERY single time, and no one over ate. Only the soup serving was adequate. Really , adults out for High Holiday dinner, 1/2 of fish???? Everything was WAY WAY small portioned. At the end in the meal, we took a one two verbal punch from a manager. Check your staff, manager spoke out of turn to server and us. Terrible attitude , beyond rude to us. LEYE, you might was to send someone in undercover. Shana Tova!

First time here and it didn't disappoint! From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, it…read morewas a great experience. Our waiter was super friendly and made some great suggestions. My favorite calamari was on the menu so I had to try it and it was delicious! The steak was done just right and I truly enjoyed it with mashed potatoes. The ambiance was decent but a bit loud due to the number of people present. All in all, a great experience and I'll be back for more.

This place gets a 5 stars just on service alone. Came in and was sat down at a table right away…read moredespite it being very busy for a Tuesday. Me and my girlfriend ordered 2 appetizers. Calamari & the Pork Belly burnt ends were both phenomenal. For entrees my girlfriend ordered the grouper which as a non seafood lover personally I thought it was delicious. As for me I order the Pit Sampler and that overall for its value gets a 9/10 from me. The ribs were the best part of the dish in my opinion. With each of us ordering a beverage and desert and the bill coming out to $150 before tip shocked me to say the least! We will definitely be back and highly recommend you try this place out for yourself!!

The staff couldn't be friendlier or more attentive. Then there is the food that is amazing! I had…read morethe tuna tartare and the crawfish etufee and loved them both! Their wine prices for the bottle are very reasonable with a wide selection. They only charge $20 for a corkage fee should you want to bring your own. The space is cozy so making a reservation would be advisable. My only regret was ordering the espresso martini which was really disappointing since everything else was so good. It didn't have the right foam on top and tasted really off so avoid that but their other cocktails were delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more!!

I traveled a long way from California once a year to eat at this restaurant the food,wine , and…read moreservers are awesome !! Thank you all for filling my belly with some of the best Italian food I have eaten. Hats off to the mangers, who actually come to your table and share in your experiences ! This place is above the rest ! Delicious 1/2 chicken and lemon sauce with salad and bruschetta Wine and desserts were awesome

If there is one place on EARTH that I could eat at all the time it would be this place! I requested…read moreMickey she is one of the very best servers anywhere and I've been to 11 countries ! Frank the owner even remembered I have Severe Genetic Food Allergies and omitted what I cannot eat, without me mentioning it ! All the staff are WARM , Friendly , and Fast ! Even the Busboy is very Professional ! This place is Cozy and Romantic . The Food is made to order and fresh , just like my Body Desires . Thank you Frank for giving our Community Superb Meals that even someone like me can truly appreciate repeatedly. Most places I stick to what I know will not give me a Histamine Reaction, but I took a chance with the Lasagna and was very Glad . It was perfectly seasoned and a huge portion . Leave room for Dessert it's worth it !