When my traveling companion said there was a fried shrimp place we had to check out, I was…read moreinitially a little skeptical. Why should we go out of our way for something as common as fried shrimp, I thought. I couldn't have been more wrong. We showed up at Frank's on a Friday evening and the place was bustling. We'd already eaten quite a bit that day, so we just ordered four Chicago Gulf Shrimp ("seasoned with garlic"). They were ready about 10 minutes later and sure looked different from any fried shrimp I'd ever had. And my first bite told me they were also better than any fried shrimp I'd ever had. I can't really even describe them except to say they were mind blowing and so, so flavorful. They're also perfectly fried and irresistibly crisp, and the shrimp inside is the perfect texture and taste. I wish we had fried shrimp even remotely this good back home in Toronto. I'll be thinking about this stuff for a while.

A solid shrimp fry joint…read more Excellent crunch and super fresh. I suggest the shrimp (Chicago style), scallops, catfish, and clam strips.

This is a nice restaurant with great upscale decor, service, drinks, and food without feeling…read morefancy. Prices are very reasonable too, especially during happy hour (every day!). We came on a Saturday and sat at the bar to enjoy a variety of menu items. I first got a mezcal drink to start, which was refreshing with the appetizers we got. We had the papaya salad, dan dan noodles, and mushroom butter dumplings off the happy hour menu. We also had the short rib dumplings - both dumplings were so delicious, the mushroom butter dumplings were more creamy/buttery whereas the short rib dumplings had more of a bbq savory taste. The dan dan noodles were saucy and delicious, and the papaya salad was light and refreshing. The poached prawns were also tasty and refreshing, and the bulgogi steak was definitely our favorite dish with excellent korean flavors and tender juicy pieces of steak. The potato pave was a nice tasty side to it as well. I'm so glad I finally got to try this cute spot and had an excellent meal!

Still great and the same as I remember! Service, food, drinks are all great!…read more We ordered an appetizer, a dumpling dish, noodles, fish, and a dessert.

I'm not sure if this is the last LJS in the city of Chicago but I love their food so much. The…read morecrispy batter is phenomenal. The prices are a bit high for fast food but I do think you get delicious and quality food for the price. I got a variety platter that came with fish, chicken, shrimp, hush puppies, and fries. Absolutely delicious!

Hadn't had Long John Silvers in years. It was delicious. Just like I remembered. And the staff are…read morevery nice.

Stopped in while doing some running around with my daughter…read more What a nice stop. I had sliders and my daughter had a smashed burger. Excellent good Excellent service Excellent price Must stop if you're in the area Yummy Big thanks to Mom and Daughter ! Chicago Bob

Mashed potato balls Fish and chips…read more Nice place with convenient strip mall parking. Batter is nice and light across the board and the cook is perfect golden brown. Everything is just bland, though. No seasoning in the batter and any nonpotato ingredients in the balls are undetectable. While not hugely expensive, it's not cheap for the middling fare.

First time here, but definitely will be back. Bar area has a friendly hang out vibe but plenty of…read moredining tables and high tops for eating. We were sat at the open window into the brewery, which was really cool to see. If you are a beer person- you will be in your element. I myself am a wine girl- and they had me covered too. I actually had a delicious cider that they had through their partnership with Eris brewery. The server knew his stuff. And the food- just trust me- everything was top notch!! Something for everyone, seriously!

Great chill night to spend at this brewpub with slightly elevated bar food to enjoy and a variety…read moreof craft beers to choose from. The vibes here closely match that of a classic Irish pub but a lot more spacious and includes beer brewing/fermentation tanks and wooden barrel decor The cheese curd and fried zucchini apps were delicious and crispy to my liking. What really set this place was having the option to order octopus! What a dish - they do not skimp here, giving you large delectable, tender and juicy tentacles of Spanish wood cooked octopus Overall, Old Irving brewing hits the mark for a night out with the boiz and is a great spot for good food and conversation - would come back if in the Irving park area

I don't really leave reviews but it pains me to see people undermining this beautiful space, I…read moreabsolutely love this place, from food, service, and atmosphere, I'm a really introverted guy and Im very comfortable here and its almost like I'm home sometimes

Disappointed and Uncomfortable Experience! I stopped by this…read moreplace hoping for a good meal and chill vibes before heading out to a super bowl party but what I experienced was anything but welcome. The fact that management blocked Spanish music (or refused to play artists like Bad Bunny) and catered to customers who expressed racist attitudes was honestly upsetting! i will no longer recommend this place! #CancelIgnorance #AccountabilityMatters #SayNoToRacism #InclusiveDining #WeSeeYou

My favorite local spot for a Friday fish fry! It comes out with three perfectly crispy pieces of…read morefish, a creamy coleslaw side, and fries. We opt to replace the fries with tots! This is all you can eat as a Friday special- just the fish, not the sides. I started with the three and got an order of two then an order of one you order by the piece once you finish your main meal. Served with the meal you get a basket with malted vinegar, Tabasco, Cholula, ketchup, and mustard. The fish fry is $18.95 all you can eat on Fridays. The blue moon draft is $5 on Fridays as well. The other daily deal is the $5 Tito's drinks. Quality and taste are great. Service is quick and friendly! The bar has a great vibe as it's central to the restaurant but there are some high top tables along the perimeter as well.

Amazing neighborhood pub. Bartenders were so friendly and treated us like regulars. They know how…read moreto correctly pour a Guiness too which we appreciate. Great drink prices and the curly fries were delicious. Very laid back spot that we'd go to often if we lived in the area.

I've been going to Sutherlands for years because it's just that good. Can never really go wrong…read morewith the food here. I've always loved the BBQ Smoke House Burger! I can't find it anywhere but I swear it was like a Dr Pepper BBQ sauce. Either way, it's so good. A HUGE plus for this place is the tot's. Not many places do tots and these are always so crispy.

I am extremely disappointed with the service I received. The two servers/bartenders working on…read moreSaturday, July 25, 2026, were very rude and had a terrible attitude throughout my visit. Customer service was lacking, and the experience was unpleasant. As a result, I will not be returning to this establishment.