Was down south, and had to take the opportunity to visit the legendary Calumet Fisheries- for those…read morewho don't know, this unassuming little hut sits on a bridge over the river in the middle of a large industrial area, unexpected yet fitting for such an iconic spot. I made sure to get a half pound of each of their Crown Jewels- the smoked salmon and the smoked shrimp. I also tacked on a small side of fries with some ketchup and hot sauce. While the shrimp was fairly solid and certainly had the subtle smoky flavor present, it didn't blow me away quite like the salmon did. That was that the best smoked salmon I've ever had in my life, I just couldn't get enough of it. No idea how they possibly pack so much flavor into every single bite, but I left nothing behind. I can still smell the smoky savory flavor, and will certainly be getting the salmon every time I come back. The piping hot fries were delicious as well, especially after plopping down my meal on a bench outside in the 20 degree weather to scarf everything down at once. Service was great as well- had some questions about what was offered and they were happy to answer everything and make recommendations. Would go back for sure.

Yesterday (7/18/26) the Mrs. & myself went to the south east side to get some of this smoked fish…read more I haven't been here since I was a kid. Literally!! It was raining on the way there but that didn't stop us. Parking on the street is limited but they do have a lot that you can park in. The crowd was a steady flow of people. It's pretty small on the inside. It looks like a small fish monger/ butcher style type of place. Smokes fish on one side, fried seafood on the side. You order your fried food first then you can order the smoked fish. The young men were very nice and friendly. They move the crowd pretty quickly. We were there about 15 minutes tops!! We ordered a full order of fried shrimp, half order of fried smelts, 1 lb of pepper/ garlic smoked salmon & a half lb of smoked sturgeon. The fried shrimp were fresh and delicious. I've had better fried shrimp in the city but these were definitely delicious. Seasoned, Flavorful crunchy coating, sweet mild shrimp an easy 8.7/10. The fried smelts were also fresh tasting, flaky inside, seasoned crust on the outside. Fried perfectly!! We really enjoyed them. 9/10! I wish I had gotten tartar sauce for them instead of hot sauce. The Pepper/ garlic smoked salmon was also top tier! Served cold like revenge it was wasn't over smoked but the perfect amount of smoke. A slice of lemon would definitely take it up further! You traditionally eat it with saltine crackers (we brought our on. They charge $1.09 for a crackers) which makes it so much better. 9.4/10. Next time we'll bring a lemon which would make it a 10/10. The smoke sturgeon was fatty and mild. Nice and meaty with a slight sweetness almost the flavor of crab. A lemon slice would've been nice for this dish as well to help cut the richness of the fat & the smoke but it's still an easy 9.7/10. We enjoyed every bite of this meal! I spent $76 and some change for the meal. And told them to keep the $3 and change for their tip jar. Total $80 bucks well worth it! If you haven't been here make a trip on the southeast side of town and visit them. Calumet Fisheries is more closer to 4.8 stars Remember ALL reviews are SUBJECTIVE!

Great selection, super cool staff, and good prices ... I will definitely be going back again.read more

Shopped at market fisheries today 30 December. I arrived at 1006am and there was a full house. If…read moreyou don't know , market fisheries has a number system, you pull your number and wait to be called. The first number they called was 32, I was number 48. This gives me time to check prices and product. The employees kept the lines moving and in less than 15 minutes I was getting served. I needed crab legs, crab meat, Cajun chicken sausage. This place always has what I need and the service is excellent. I'll be back for some catfish and buffalo later.

What was great: Delivery arrived quickly. Enormous pie tin filled with delicious food. We got the…read morebaked salmon dinners. Corn, broccoli, potatoes, rice, and two large fillets, and this was the "small." Wow. What was not so great: One of the garlic butters leaked. The smell was really good. Everything was sprinkled with hot red powder, either pepper or hot paprika. Too hot for me. I will rinse the leftovers before eating. I must be the only South Shore resident who doesn't like hot pepper. Next time I will ask them to leave off the sprinkle. Surprisingly, my husband is still chowing down, and usually he is the one who can't eat hot food. The food really is very good.

Came in here on a while looking for a later lunch in the South Shore area. Glad I did because the…read moreprices and selection were great. I decided on a 10 piece party wing combo with buffalo sauce. For $10.99 it came with fries and two pieces of toasted white bread in total. My only complaint was that I had to pay 75 cents extra just for ranch and ketchup which is sort of nickel and diming you, but the fact that it's salad ranch packets and not actual legit ranch made for wings is what was a bummer. I'd still return to try some other things on their menu! Great seafood selections for great prices!

UPDATE ON MY REVIEW: I'm not sure if this place is under new management or what, but it has been…read moretwice I purchased a seafood pan and my corn was hard, sausages lazily cut up, a crazy amount of juice at the bottom and bland. It felt like my food was rushed. Fisherman's Island used to be my #1 and I mean My GO TO...When I go I spend bank, because what I want is not cheap. I am so disappointed.

Hmm, where to start. I ordered 2lbs of snow crab legs with sausage. When I opened the tray I had 2…read moreclusters of snow crab not 2lbs and no sausage. When I went to opening the crab legs there was no meat in them. If they would've weighted it which I assumed they did, they would've realized I wasn't receiving 2lbs of snow crab more like a pound of shell. A whole leg came with a half knuckle size of meat. Maybe they overcooked it, i dont know. They also wouldn't put any of the juice or boil in a separate container for dipping the crab meat. Most establishments charge you for sauce on the side which I was willing to pay for but the lady behind the counter refused. It was a very disappointing experience, and honestly they probably got these snow crab from a Costco or wherever they sell them in stores. If people are paying money for snow crab please ensure the snow crab has meat in them.

Pete's saved my daughter's graduation party!…read more I don't live in Chicago anymore. But most of my huge family still lives on the South Side. My daughter just graduated college, and we had the party planned for last Saturday. Long story short......my phone died while at the Cubs game on Friday. Woke up downtown on Saturday to a message that the place I had planned to cater from couldn't do it (nice....but that's for another review). I called Pete's. Becky in Customer Service couldn't have been more accommodating. This place is incredible - I really wish we had a Pete's in So Cal! Picked up all the food (even had fresh baked rolls right out of the oven). I had a lot of family asking where I catered from. I told them the story (and found out the place I was originally going to cater from has gone DOWNHILL in quality - so everything happens for a reason). All I can say is the food was INCREDIBLE. Mostaccioli with marinara sauce, sausage and peppers, Italian sliced beef, broasted chicken - amazing! I'm fairly certain Pete's has won my family's catering needs. At least I hope so!! Shout out again to Becky from Pete's in Customer Service who went out of her way to make this an incredible party!

Good neighborhood grocery store, prices are what you could expect for shopping in Chicago. Decent…read moreproduce dept. and friendly service. They also have the BEST fresh flowers! They last long (over a week or almost 2) and, depending on the arrangement, are very affordable. (about 10-14$ for a dozen roses)

I'm not sure if this is the same place as Seafood Junction or affiliated with the location in…read moreBeverly/Evergeen Park, but a year ago the food was good, the service was polite and the establishment was clean. The business is listed at this address as Seafood Original and Seafood Junction which has a location west. Just FYI

Seafood always cooked to perfection. Good service and very good people. I've been coming here for…read moreyears and they never disappoint. Excellent!

If you can't find something somewhere else you can probably find it here. It's not fancy, but it's…read moreclean and well stocked. The aisles are tight and the shelves are packed. But the people are lovely and the finds are amazing. This is one of the sure fire places we can go for all the basics of cooking Guyanese food. And the employees are always super polite and helpful.

Called today 3/31/26 to ask the price per lb for oxtail. To my surprise I was told "we don't give…read moreprices on the phone". What kind of policy is that? As a potential customer I wanted to know before heading to this location. I only wanted to know if places like Walmart, Pete's, Jewel, Meijer and possibly many more locations prices are higher or lower. I will not shop there again.

Place is clean! Came there for fish but got excited when I saw fried green tomatoes…read moreFried green tomatoes wings and catfish were on point!!! Good seasoned well fried just right! Fried Green tomatoes is a meal by it self

Excellent food! Very well seasoned!! I would definitely be a repeat customer! I will try to eat…read morein next time.