I discovered Fisherman's Island nearly a year ago as I drove passed it while leaving my internship…read moresite. Every single time I drove passed I looked at it, wondering what its prices and food were like. The preparation for an initial visit came prior to headed to Lawndale Christian Fitness Center because the restaurant sits enroute back to my apartment in the neighboring neighborhood. And with the restaurant being a bookmark of mine for nearly a year I figured it was time to finally visit. Now, the parking lot is shared at this restaurant, but it has well enough parking spots available on any part of Lawndale Plaza, the property where it sits. The interior of this restaurant made me think of a fish dock the way it is decorated with its painted, old, run down wooden wall and door appearance. Totally in sync with a name like Fisherman's Island. Now, other than its decorative - fish dock style interior, this restaurant has the bullet proof window shielding the employee which is not just this restaurant, but its neighboring restaurants, too. That alone gives me an idea of what kind of customers these restaurants serve. I got a chance to see a little bit of that firsthand because during my visit, one of the customers tried to steal a bottle of water then showed attitude once she was caught in the act. Another customer even went to the point of questioning the employee on why she was charged extra which most likely was tax, as we all are charged. After contemplating between either the tilapia, the catfish, and the whiting I ordered the tilapia which the sizes come in either 1/2 pound or 1 pound. Once I ordered I noted that all platters come with 3 sides: broccoli, corn and potatoes which is not that bad of a meal for its price listed. I did love that they wrapped my order inside of saran wrap which prevented any leakage. But once I opened it up, it was pure heaven because it smelt lovely! Ah, the wonderful smell of seasoned tilapia combined with broccoli. Waiting on my order I noted that most customers pre-ordered which I imagine eliminates the possibility of a long wait which really wasn't that bad for me. My food actually was completed in a appropriate time frame, but ordering again I would probably pre-order being that I live a little over one mile away. Pre-ordering would eliminate me from having to sit on that window sill again because my ass was hurting during my wait. The only thing in the dining area was a shelf stocked with canned goods, a cooler with drinks, and a trash receptacle for whatever known reason. With that I observed, it is obviously a takeout restaurant which probably stems from past incidents with customers and reason why that bullet proof window is plastered up shielding the employee. I'm just going to end it right here and say look no further if you are browsing through other reviews because this review is all you need to see. Other than my ass hurting from sitting on that window sill, I have no complaints about the overall service. I enjoyed the food and would gladly order from Fisherman's Island again; possibly regularly. If I knew how much I missed I would have visited a lot sooner, but better now than never. Wouldn't you agree? ~Blessings~ Thomas G

I gave it a 3 stars because the food was cold and the sides could've been cooked better...read more

If you're looking for some delicious fried food, you've come to the right place. Shockingly, we…read moreordered a bunch of fried food for delivery and it somehow managed to still be crispy when it arrived! Here's what we ordered (all excellent): - Fish Strips with Cajun Tartar Sauce - Foxy Emma and Mae Frencis (fried shrimp and fries) - Big Boy Bird (BBQ wings) What's nice and what's often hard to find is the breading isn't too thick and it's nicely spiced. So nicely spiced that everything's good enough to eat without dipping in any of the sauces they give you. Even though it's a seafood place, they sure know how to make wings. The sauce is a sweet BBQ and the wings are oh so crispy. Seems that Joe Willie's just knows how to make anything and everything that's fried and not make you feel horrible after eating it!

The service in this place is horrible; You will wait over an hour for some chicken; They only…read moreprefer cash like they're running an IRS scam; It's in the hood you risk being a victim of gun violence; The Manager had the nerve to curse me out because i complained about the wait! The big buck tooth guy with two teeth in his mouth! Instead of apologizing doing some good old customer service things that's suppose to be done! I will NEVER go to this establishment again! Ever in Life! The food ain't all that; I've had better! Tuh! Go at your own bullet proof vest i mean risk!

I went for lunch and got combo A (crab, shrimp, crawfish). The food was delicious, didn't have to…read morewait much and it was great service. Definitely will be returning. Parking: Street parking is avaible

I can't believe it's taken me this long to write this review. I honestly can't tell you how many…read moretimes I've visited this restaurant. This is my favorite crab boil in the city! The food is very flavorful. A bit too much garlic at times for me but the flavor is so great I didn't mind burping the garlic for a day or two afterwards. The seafood is ALWAYS fresh. That's a huge plus for me. The ambiance is kind of boring but we're not here for the vibes. We're here for the food. The servers are always polite and kind.

Great vibes and food. Guy at the counter recommended the catfish and it was really crisp!…read moreChill vibes all around and almost feels like being personally hosted. They do dine in service now and there's pretty good seating. Definitely coming back sometime

the candid yams are extremely sweet, macaroni was too dry and the parsley sprinkled on top makes it…read moreunattractive to eat, the string beans and white potatoes were old, potato salad was sweet and too mushy. the tacos shells are a little too greasy. The catfish has the perfect golden color but the fish could have cooked longe. The baked chicken was over seasoned.

Atmosphere is great two tvs play games or cooking shows, good volume music and a spacious setting…read more Extensive menu, from cold to warm to got choices. Great flavors, good portions, and excellent flawless service. Great parking area specific for La Grulla and overall an excellent experience.

Los langostinos estilo la grulla extra salsa el sazon de los langostinos combinado con el arroz…read moreblanco

Family in town and we wanted an upscale Sunday dinner!…read more Provaré is a beautiful restaurant! The decor was fabulous and cozy. The greeting host was amazing, solid energy! We sat and were immediately given complimentary shots of some yummy cocktail! That was nice. We looked at the menu and got 2 apps to start, salmon egg rolls and fried brussel sprouts. Both were delicious! Nice portions too. Our second meals were the vegan bolognese and Jack Daniels shrimp pasta and both were great! We were full so we didn't try dessert but some we saw looked amazing. We will return and have a date night soon! Heard they have a speak easy too in the basement. Love supporting local businesses!

More of a 3.5 but I rounded up…read more Service was fantastic!! Waiter at the bar (no seats since we had no reservations) was fantastic. He enhanced our experience. Also super helpful in helping me navigate the menu since I was pregnant for the first time and extra cautious (ex: yolk in cesar salad) Restaurant was beautiful and had a great vibe. However, I was not in love with the food. The cesar salad was good as an appetizer as well as the dip. I got the Alla vodka and it was as if they were doing to much yet not enough. It did not taste like alla vodka at all and that was disappointing. Flavor was not bad but strayed too far from the classic desired taste. Their butter cake is extremely popular, and it was good, with great texture; however, it was way too sweet for me personally. If you love a sweet cake, this is for you

We had an amazing dinner at Mister Tiger. First of all, the drinks program at the bar was…read moreexceptional and the bartender (Alex) was first rate. Great service, inventive drinks. I had the Uprooted (gin, Amaro Nonino, strawberry, tomato, Perilla, lemon) and my wife had Secret Stash (gin, green grape, Elderflower, lemon, club soda). The food was also excellent. At the bartender's recommendation we started with the Glazed Baby Back Ribs with gochujang glaze and mozzarella cheese. This sticky, stretchy, yummy dish was amazing and the meat fell off the bone! The Kimchi Fried Rice was delicious and the Bulgogi was perfect. All in all, a great meal and can't wait to come back and try new drinks at the bar!

My husband and I had dinner here midweek for our anniversary and enjoyed our experience overall…read more The restaurant space is large with a smaller front room with bar and a second larger dinning room in the back. While on the emptier side when we arrived at 6:30, the place filled up by 7:30. We typically like to order a bunch of plates and share which worked out well here. Thankfully their 2 top tables aren't as narrow as most spots so our plates, glassware and dishes could actually fit comfortably and didn't require the servers to play Tetris. What we ordered: -drinks: hot green tea, yuzu marg- both were tasty. I was pleasantly surprised by the marg though I didn't get any of the "spicy" flavor -starters: complementary bonchon (x2), kimchi Korean fried chicken, and chive pancakes - the cucumber bonchon dish was 5/5, potato salad was a weird option and a little bland, fish cakes surprisingly good and the last I believe was a radish also good. Chive pancakes were disappointing, they fell apart too easily making it difficult to move to your plate and eat, wouldn't get these again. Fried chicken bites were very good, not overly fried but just the right amount of crisp and the sauce it came with also super tasty -entrees: 14oz galbi, grilled branzino - really liked both! The mushrooms, onions and pepper that came with the galbi were a nice touch, a few pieces were a bit fatty but that's ok. Each entree comes with rice -dessert: sweet corn ice cream - phenomenal, get it We wanted to try the kimchi fried rice we saw on the online menu but wasn't available on the restaurant menu. Appears to be replaced with a mushroom fried rice. Honestly not necessary to have extra rice since plain white comes with each entree. Overall, would come back to the other dishes and recommend to others. Service was solid

This was my third visit to Mariscos San Pedro. I first visited when they opened, returned a couple…read moreof months later, and finally made my way back after more than a year. One thing that stood out to me this time was the entrance. They've moved it slightly, so you walk past the kitchen and get a glimpse of the chefs at work before reaching the dining area. It makes the arrival feel more intimate, almost like you're stepping into the kitchen with them. The hospitality adds to that feeling, too. Everyone greets you when you walk in, from the host to the chefs and servers, and they send you off with the same warmth when you leave. Those little details make the experience feel personal. As for the food, the Crab Rangoon Empanada is officially a must-order for me. I got it on my first visit, my second visit, and now my third. The filling is packed with flavor, and the accompanying sauce really brings everything together. My only complaint is that I wish they came with more than two because they're that good. The Octopus Sonoran Dog was another standout. The octopus was well seasoned, and the toppings complemented it nicely, bringing together the flavors and textures you'd expect from a Sonoran-style hot dog while letting the octopus shine. As a tuna fan, I was excited to try the Tuna Tostada. The tuna tasted fresh, and the crisp tostada provided a nice contrast in texture. The Camarones al Mojo were cooked well, and I appreciated the way they were served. The head was left on for presentation, but the shrimp meat had already been removed from the shell, making them much easier to eat. It's a thoughtful detail that makes the dish more approachable without sacrificing presentation. Although seafood is a highlight here for me, the Half Chicken was another great addition to the meal. It was well seasoned, and the mole verde complemented it beautifully. The sauce helped keep the chicken moist while adding another layer of flavor. For dessert, we finished with the Basque Cheesecake, served with apple cider sorbet. The richness of the cheesecake paired well with the fruity, tangy sorbet, making it a satisfying way to end the meal. Three visits in, Mariscos San Pedro continues to deliver on both the food and hospitality. Between the seafood, thoughtful preparation, and welcoming atmosphere, it's a restaurant that makes you feel just as good arriving as you do leaving.

I love this restaurant. The food is wildly love worthy…read more Started w tuna tostada-a very popular & available item in this big city. This 1 stands out. Every textural element was so pleasing & flavors were fresh & thrilling. $21 for 1-but for a tostada it is surprisingly splittable. Camarones del mojo also supremely delicious & fun to eat. The 1/2 chicken was so incredible. The sauce so rich & unctuous-almost sticky-& the mole was unlike any other I've tried. & the tortillas so fresh & corny. The dorade was fucking stunning. Just a perfect entree. So many exciting sauces w a beautiful splayed presentation. The fish was so soft & glossy. I put the juicy fish in this perfect tortilla w the saucy crunchy skin on top. & it was a huge portion too. $45-splittable again. Just not skippable. Desserts were also awesome. Coconut ice cream & flan. Some of the best flan I've ever had. Essence of passion fruit made it impossible for me to stop eating it. A couple things we wanted were not available-disappointing, but our server handled this issue very well. It's expensive to eat here. I understand of course the quality & level of cuisine.. perhaps a couple things are a tad overpriced. Anyway-a really really great place w delicious food & would totally recommend.

While visiting Chicago I stepped outside of the typical tourist spots and tried La Costa in West…read moreTown. I only utilized public transportation while in the city and it was easy to find this spot utilizing CTA. The closest bus stop is around the corner, max 3 min walk. When we walked in we were greeted by the host staff. He sat us in a both and took our drink orders. The staff was personable and had no problem answering questions about the menu. To start, you receive complimentary corn tostados, two types of salsa, a fish ceviche and saltine crackers! Yes you heard that correct! Every guest receives these items. We started out with cocktails. My friend ordered a frozen margarita mix of strawberry and mango. I opted for the costa cucumber. When the margarita arrived I was shocked! It was massive. I would say one could easily be shared between two people! My friend said it was tasty. I LOVED the Cucumber cocktail . I only drink occasionally, and this drink was something I would order again. It was light and refreshing! I think it's one of those drinks that will sneak up on you! As an appetizer we opted for the Aguacate fabuloso. This dish is a whipped avocado with shrimp! It was very tasty, and full of healthy fats with some protein ! Good taste and macro friendly works for me ! For my main dish I went with the Pina Rellena . This dish included shrimp, crab meat, scallops, clam and octopus! It was cooked in a mushroom sauce and served in a pineapple! The presentation is top tier! For sure an instagram / tik tok worthy dish! The dish came out fresh and was served with rice, fries, salad, and bread! This is also something that can easily be shared, or saved for a future meal! My fried ordered the Molcajete Mar y Tierra. This comes with steak, chorizo and shrimp. This is served in a volcano rock dish! Again- presentation is top tier! I must also note that the food is hot and fresh! regarding the ambience, it is clear that this is a spot where locals hang out! There were plenty of patrons during my visit. I enjoyed the music and the overall vibe of this place . Service was solid, food portion sizes are massive and fresh, and the atmosphere is a vibe! Overall it's a spot worth checking out !

This is the first mariscos spot I've been to, and it was delicious! When we sat down, we were…read moreimmediately served complimentary tostada shells with what I think was a seafood pico de gallo and salsa. It also came with several cracker packs which was perfect for the seafood soup we ordered later. Such a generous portion and so refreshing and yummy! We ordered the camarones (shrimp) plate, which included juicy shrimp in an incredibly rich and flavorful sauce, fresh garlic bread, lightly fried rice with some corn in it, and lettuce salad. It was an absolute flavor bomb and I would definitely recommend! It is a large plate so definitely shareable for 2. We also ordered the mendigo especial which is a seafood broth with some shrimp and seafood pieces. It came in a glass chalise with shrimp on the sides, and it was hot, steaming, and incredibly flavorful! Because it was so rich in flavor (yet refreshing), the medium was a perfect size for sharing. Altogether this was plenty of food for 2 of us and we ended up taking some of the shrimp plate leftovers home. Service was excellent! They were friendly and checked in a good amount. The restaurant is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. The ambience is cute and welcoming, and they had lots of screens for World Cup viewing. Outside they have free parking for patrons. Will definitely be back to try their other dishes!! Awesome spot especially for a summer day :)

Our family has been going to this bakery for the last 60 years. Looking for Mexican bakery items,…read morethis is the place.

My lovely wife and I were drawn to El Nopal Bakery in part by its enormous sign along 26th Street…read more They have a solid selection of Mexican treats on display - just pick up a tray and tongs and start picking. Although I was intrigued by a cookie decorated like a slice of watermelon, we each reverted to choosing familiar goodies. I liked my guava empanada, and my love was transported back to her youth after eating the small cookies with sprinkles. The woman behind the counter was helpful in pointing out the empanada with the guava filling.