I was disappointed with my latest experience at the Fish Keg. I last went about 7 years ago and feel this place really went down hill. Today I had the Cajun catfish, fish chips and scallops. The breading on the fish was so thick and dry I couldn't even taste the fish. The scallops were just "ok". Unfortunately I have to say that this place just didn't live up to what I remember it being. It seems now to be low quality and overpriced. They claim the seafood is very good quality and maybe it is, I just couldn't tell with all of the breading . What a disappointing experience and I will not be going back. read more

Keeping in mind I'm from Maryland and have an EXTREMELY high standard for seafood, the fish keg is not bad. The price is right, they have a good selection of fish and shellfish, and some good sides. The fried oysters were as close to home as I've had in the city and I'll certainly go back. read more

I discovered this place because of my late night cravings once again. Open to about midnight. They have great fried chicken that I always get! Their hush puppies are decent but can def be better! The staff is so welcoming that you enjoy going in there though. Also, parking is convenient (always a plus for me). read more

I'm a Catholic from Buffalo -- we treat our Friday Fish Frys as a religious ritual second only to skipping church to watch the Bills lose. That said, the Fish Keg passes muster. Great fresh fried seafood, awesome hush puppies, all at good prices. Is it healthy? Of course not, but they have hush puppies. I mean, c'mon. Get over yourself. read more

that same screen door, leading to that same wood door, leading to those nostalgic counters - none of which have changed since i was a kid. and they better not! the fish keg is set up with perfection. if you like, there are a nice collection of sauces and sides that you can purchase to prepare yourself. they keep this great brand of horseradish in the counter, definitely worth it. a lot of great dessert options by the door, too. but people come here for the fish! right?! it's on the door! (so is the fried chicken, also worth a try (it's in the bag)) my personal favorites are the fish chips, the oysters and the clam strips... but the best thing on the menu is the scallops! ohhh man, do yourself a favor and try them. they're big, soft and buttery. they totally melt in your mouth. great by themselves or even with a little cocktail sauce. i've been coming here since i was a kid and will be going here for the rest of my life. read more

I love this local, family run fish shop. Great fried fish and hush puppies. Their fresh fish is good. Just a fun place to go.

This place has amazing fried fish. The business model alone is a great experience. You go in and pick exactly how much of each type of fish you want fried, and they fry it right there in very little time. They keep the breaded fish on ice like all the rest of the fish. It's delicious. I recommend the cajun catfish and the hush puppies, but you can go in and get an 1/8 of a pound of a few different types of fish. Tartar sauce cost extra, but not much, and it's made in house. The staff is far too nice. The first time I went in, they offered to fry me up some hush puppies as samples. Very helpful people. Also, the sign out front is a beauty. read more

I've been comming here for years and ive ate seafood from all over the world and I love this place. Deep fried and super fresh clams scallops, shrimp,hushpuppies,fish and even chicken, and yes this place may be a dive but it's a diamond in the rough. Love it! read more

If you like fish, you have to go to "The Fish Keg." Don't pass it up... the mouth watering catfish, tilapia, clam strips, calamari, perch, walleye, Alaska snow cod and much more. On Howard St., just west of Ridge. Make sure to treat yourself! read more

As fantastic as its neon sign! This place is a bit weird to walk into, I didn't quite get it when I walked in. Basically, they fry your food to order. So you can't beat the freshness, and everything I've had here has been yummy. We normally get the shrimp, the catfish nuggets, the hush puppies, and the three-bean salad. I love the three-bean salad. A great place. read more

This place Sucks now days....they used to bejust ok anyway. But they were featured on Chicago's Best tv show and had the nerve to raise their prices to the roof. The coating on the fried foods is thick and nasty, the salad sides (Potato salad, Mac salad) are so full of salt it's gag worthy! The employee's are lazy and and stupid. If you don't watch what they charge, you will for sure get overcharged, maybe that's another way to make a profit. If you want The Best Shrimp at the best price take a ride to Grand ave Shrimp house on Grand and Long in Chicago. Do yourself a favor and Skip The Fish Keg! read more

Orange Roughy fried to near perfection with a flavorful, crunchy batter that highlighted the mild taste of my favorite fish. Mm mm mm! I will definitely be back :) ...and open late on weekends, too??? Goooaaaalllll! read more

You cannot enjoy this place if you're not into fried food , unless you're really into macaroni or potato salad. If your down for some deep fried fish , you will love this place. Maybe it's just me , but whenever someone tells me they have a great fried fish place , I try it , and it's no Fish Keg. You can buy raw fish here but I never have , smoked fish as well. I buy large quantity's of the Fried cod , catfish , clams , oysters , shrimp and scallops , which are all phenomenal. I also really dig the potato salad. They also have fried chicken and a bunch of other fried fishes as well as boiled shrimp. read more

Great hidden gem. Very clean, friendly and yummy!

The thing I enjoy about writing reviews is the hope of one day finding that one great restaurant that many people haven't heard about. That one hole in the wall where people wouldn't go unless someone wrote this great review and brought people's attention to that location. Where can I share my love of food not by the way it looks but by the way the food is prepared. I can honestly say that I am still searching and that the Fish Keg isn't that one great hole in the wall. In fact, it is just a hole in the wall. If you base your experience on exterior of a location then I can tell you the food matches the exterior look of this particular place. Its called the Fish Keg becuase you can only eat its fish and enjoy it with a good Keg of beer. I think all the people who have given this place such a glowing review must either be high on beer or just never tasted really good seafood. read more

I work within walking distance from The Fish Keg and the food is great , I have had the bag of chicken & fries few times and the shrimp also , no complaint's so far , fast service , good prices and lots of choices!! Ask for Monte (tell him Brian From Howard Auto Body ) sent you!!!! read more

The wife: "We ordered shrimp which was tough; they were out of clam chowder so we got 2 $4.19 cans of watery bland canned clam chowder which they shouldn't even sell. They were out of the salmon dinners so we ordered walleye which was fishy and full of bones having been filleted incorrectly. Overall huge disappointment. We think we got overcharged for a walleye dinner but have no documentation because they don't issue detailed receipts. Instead they say the prices are written on the bags but in shorthand so no one can read them. WILL NEVER GO BACK - EVER!!!!!" Me: We spent over $100 there. They were out of the Salmon and Whitefish so we substutitued. The Cagen Catfish was pretty good and several people liked the hush puppies. Objectively, it's located in a sketchy location so be careful in the evening. read more

The best fish shack on the Northside! It's Door County with a Chicago twist. Get a pound of shrimp & a half of scallops & be happy. If you bring a friend who is on a tight budget get them the chicken & frys. read more

One of my all time favorite places for take out! Fish is always fresh and you order by the pound so you can buy exactly how much you want. I used to live close by so I went there often, now I'm farther away so I don't frequent Fish Keg as much, but will still make the trip for it when the craving hits. read more

great fresh fried seafood selection! i would like to see their oil changed and cleaned more often as well as less salt in the batters. the cajun catfish has awesome taste and kick! its a solid go to spot for fast seafood. a bit pricey though for something so simple. read more

Some things were tasty, others not so much. Little bit more expensive than expected. But a unique experience if you like things both fried and from lake/ocean read more

I'm giving it a higher star than I should because of my rookie ordering mistakes. This is the kind of place where you might want to ask, "what is your most popular dish?" So TFK is like this...you open the door, talk to a counter person, they put your order in a friar, and you walk out with your food. Even if you want to eat inside, you walk out with your food because they have no where to sit. I opted for my car and driving at the same time. Some people just park with their food, others may eat on the street and throw their bag on the street when finished. So if none of that sounds good then you might not want to "do" the fish keg. I guess, it's really a fish market that makes your food more than a restaurant. I'll go back and explore their scaly offerings. read more

I just live around the corner from this place, I would always pass by this place. I decided to check it out I order a pound of catfish nuggets and hushpuppies. I was planning to get a little and put away some for later.. OMG why did I eat a pound of catfish nuggets and Hushpuppies... it was so tasty.. This is something you can't eat everyday for those who are health conscious its a good place to start if you want to have a cheat day ;) read more

The best hot sauce, i like the potato salad .. but I love everything i get here. The fried Cajun cat fish, fried shrimp, fried white fish, fried chicken, brownies, hush puppies. It is a little pricey, no place to sit, but in my opinion is the best fried fish in the city. They get there fish from all over the world. read more

Hard fried seafood. The breading was thick. The shrimp was small. Lot of cost for small amount. Food was okay...nothing to rave about.

Ordered $170 worth of food in for lunch for the office today and all I can say is that it was awful. Heavy breaded over cooked fish and shrimp that tasted off - they weren't in any way fresh. Only thing that was decent was the hush puppies. I don't think any of the fish was fresh - everything was very fishy tasting. Not one person finished their food. Had to be the worst lunch we ever carried in. Stay away. read more

I don't eat here much(though I wish I did). But every time I do, it's an awesome experience. Here is the basic fact for me: the fried shrimp is hands down the best I've ever consumed. The clams and scallops are also incredible. Enough said for me. I can eat those three things and not have a single complaint about the fish keg. read more

Best fresh fish in Chicago, a legend in carry out food. Great place for lunch or to pick something up on the way home from work or school.

So good it's silly. Can't go wrong with a single thing. Getting a little expensive. But worth it.

Yum yum yum. Fresh !!! But then deep-fried to perfectness. Calamari is to die for but wish they would give a little more sauce

OK food, not OK prices. 6 oysters ($9.40) and 4 small strips of whitefish ($6.00) were nothing spectacular and IMHO way overpriced. Get a seafood platter at Red Lobster (you won't have to pay 49 cents for tartar sauce) read more

I love a good neon sign. So sometime in the last century, I saw this one and pulled over. Damn glad I did. Bread and deep fry whatever fish they have handy and don't forget the fries or cole slaw. Be sure to check out the shelves of tasty take home foods and spices as well. I need some hush puppies, stat! read more

I don't understand some of these whiny negative reviews. They don't have dine in? No, they don't. But how about their food?! I usually order perch and/or smelt. I have never been disappointed, crispy and tasty, so are their french fries. I don't know what others are looking for in cole slaw but the Fish Keg's cole slaw is creamy and tasty. I suspect that some of these negative reviews may be from people with an axe to grind, if you know what I mean. Don't be fooled. Judge by the reviews overall. It would be a shame if you overlooked this joint just cuz some jokers dissed it. read more

One of my favorite places in the neighborhood. Great food- can be a little pricey but worth it! Yum yum!

The Catfish nuggets and shrimp are very good. Not much of a dine-in enviroment. More of purchase & eat in your car deal. If in the mood I'd highly recommend it. read more

We are off to the fish keg for another round of the fried shrimp. They have the next best fried shrimps to New Orleans friend shrimps. Fresh gulf shrimp are a great thing 950 miles from the Gulf Of Mexico. They are breaded about as much as you can with out ruining the shrimp. I have been eating great Fish Keg Shrimp for 20 years+. read more

This place has been in the neighborhood forever and I've been in Rogers park for a good 17 years. Overall a great experience every time I step foot in the door. Staff is helpful and fish is fresh. I couldn't ask for more. read more

Very friendly and helpful person at the counter. We had shrimp and oil and vinegar coleslaw and hush puppies . Very good but very filling. We will order here again but probably get the shrimp that isn't fried but still get the hush puppies! Prices are unbelievably affordable and the neighborhood isn't all that bad in spite of other reviewers. This is the city after all! read more

My brother loves this place. While in the hospital after giving birth to my son he brought me some and it was amazing. That was in August 2013. I stopped there on a whim about a week or two ago. I don't know if I ordered the wrong things or what but it was all nasty. The fish chicken and even the fries gross. Like I'm hungry but not hungry enough to eat that nasty. They get one star because in the past I really enjoyed their food and another because the young lady who took my order was so nice, polite, and helpful read more

I always get a minimum 1 lb of the catfish. Been coming here since high school, a true Stephen Tyng Mather alumni. They have Vernors soda too, coleslaw, fried chicken, but I usually almost always get the fish, fried to perfection! Sometimes it can get crowded, but the best fast food, fried fish by the pine place you could ever ask for, no doubt! read more