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    Captain Hook's Fish & Chicken

    3.2 (75 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, American
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Catfish platter..
    Glenn V.

    Very ready for my first sit down meal after a stuffy flight, followed by the bus ride from hell, I would have eaten linoleum if you offered it. The kitchen crew was noticeably boisterous but having good clean fun while plugging along at their stations. Great service at the counter, guiding me towards what menu item to order as I clearly needed help. The catfish was well prepared, a homemade tartar would have really been a plus to this platter but its not yet to be. The French fries were the run of the mill, the frozen type so many places use, so no points off there.

    Amy K.

    The lemon pepper seasoning is fantastic. The mild sauce is slightly flavored ketchup, but it's not bad. The space is clean and spacious, with two TVs. (Having an early episode of The Walking Dead on while I was eating was a bit annoying. I enjoy the show, but not while dining!) Bathroom needed a better cleaning. Prices are reasonable. Free parking.

    Dining hall and open kitchen
    Rosa J.

    Hubby and I intended to use the groupon for the froyo place on Taylor, so we decided to fill our stomaches first at Captain Hook's Fish & Chicken. It's located approximately ten (10)-minute walking distance from the CTA Polk Pink Line station. Once getting out of the station, walk toward Ashland and stay on Ashland southbound until passing Roosevelt. It's within the shopping plaza where Jewel-Osco and other retailers are. It's not exactly hole-in-the-wall, but nothing was extraordinary to look at inside the kitchen and the dining room. Although they proclaim that they serve mainly fish and chicken, their menu is extensive and eclectic like crazy! I saw hotdogs, all kinds of burgers, tacos, and other miscellaneous items. Hubby and I kept it simple and ordered a small order of ocean perch dinner and a small order of salmon dinner. The dinner doesn't include a fountain pop. In fact, I don't think they serve fountain drinks. On the previous paragraph I mentioned the huge menu options, well, their beverage menu is as simple as it can be; the options are water (charge $1 for it), mystic, and can sodas. I would say their fish alone was a five (5)-star quality. The size of my perches were large and were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Their hot sauce was also pretty on point. The dinner also came with fries and cold slaw; however, they were both average and there were not much to them in comparison to the yummy fish. We dined in because the Bachelor was on. I was used to be obsessed to that show for some reason. Well, I guess I'm not addicted to the Bachelor or the Bachelorette anymore. I like this place; it's somewhat disappointing for not offering a fountain drink as an option while other similar joints might have one of the self-service fountain soda machines for customers. Once again, it's just an disappointment, yet it's not at all detrimental to how I think of the taste and quality of fish they offer here.

    This is $13 worth of overcooked fish (less the 1st piece that made me call the restaurant back).

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    The shrine is the worst I have ever had. The old captain hook's from across the street used to be delicious.

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    great food good service fast service .......clean and nice environment..... Great lemonades

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    Great service when you get your food it's always fresh & on point. It's very clean & the timing is great also

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    I love everything about this restaurant. Food and quality is amazing. My favorite is the cheesecake. Me and the family Will be coming back.

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    We had the best service by these amazing women. Our food was fresh. The line wasn't long and everything was accounted for

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    moe is the besttttt!!!!!!!! very good food and fresh!!!!! if you looking for a meal come here chicago best!!!!!

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    Classic Chicago fried cat fish . If you get that craving like I do a few times a year. Go here they won't disappoint!

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    I just spent $30 for cold old fish...fish sandwich is all bread & the fries where soggy & coleslaw runny...NEVER AGAIN! HOT GARBAGE

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