I discovered Fisherman's Island nearly a year ago as I drove passed it while leaving my internship site. 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 read more

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

Fisherman's Island - 14. 1 Snow Crab Cluster and 1/2 lb. Shrimp Combo Platter - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been craving crab legs for, literally weeks and finally convinced my boyfriend to get some. We usually like to dine in at Two Fish but because of Corona we have to settle for delivery. Well that brought us here. After looking at the menu I just had a question about one of the menu items and called. Thoroughly explained everything to the young lady on the phone she spoke with another gentleman that assured me that I could add the change into the notes portion of me meal and I should be good to go. Did that, called to make sure everything was a-ok, it was not. Needless to say the food arrived, cold but over cooked. There wasn't enough sauce in the pain to dip and the food was under seasoned. I felt like I was eating crab legs from Jewel and they just warmed it up for me.Not to mention the miscommunication with staff and management. I'm obviously not going to be ordering from them again but i also don't recommend this place. Pass read more

Delicious!!!!!!!!! I love this place. The good is always fresh and tasty. Don't hesitate, just order. Trust me!

Ordered 1 pound of Cajun shrimp it was delicious the potatoes broccoli and corn were steamed to perfection and prices are fair. Will definitely return read more

We are from out of town and decided that we wanted seafood. I typed in seafood places near me into maps and this place came up, so we went there. The location is a little odd because it is attached to a gas station. When we went in, we were a bit confused as of how to order. Once we did, we waited for our food for about 15 minutes. We ordered a #21 which included a lobster tail, and half a pound of shrimp. It came in an aluminum box and also came with a bag that had butter sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon slices. Not only did we get seafood, but it also came with a little bit of corn on the cob, some broccoli, and potatoes. The seafood was great and I liked the broccoli and the corn on the cob, but the potatoes were just ok. In total we paid $24.99 for the whole order. I would definitely recommend this place if you want good seafood at a great price. read more

Fisherman's Island - a tray of seafood and vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my first time trying Fisherman's Island. I ordered the pound of jumbo shrimp (baked) with the Cajun and lemon pepper mixed and it was pretty good. Would definitely order from them again! read more

I enjoyed the food I ordered 1 lemon pepper and I enjoyed it my husband had the one jerk and he didn't like it he says it had too much seasoning and it was salty ..ok I ordered again this time for pick up I had to repeat my order to the girl over the phone 3 times I pick up my order and the food was cold and my order was messed up I called they offered no resolution to the problem I wont be reordering read more

Terrible!!!!!! Nobody knows whats going on... extremely rude...they messed up my order 5 times and I waited over an hour for my food and still never got the correct order. Food wasn't cooked properly and they get their food supply from Walmart. Don't waste your time or money!!!!! read more

This place is racist I send my girl to pick up 2 trays of shrimp and clusters and they ignored her and dint give her her food even though it was ready and other guys where getting they're food before here also I ordered delivery and I only got 1 lobster one cluster and they forgot my shrimp I live in little village there racial tension going on all over Chicago but don't take it out on your customers read more

One of my favorite restaurants! I always get the shrimp with house and lemon pepper, mussels are good and so are the crabs

I love fishermen island the food is fresh and so good and the price is worth the food. Service is wonderful

Good food first time I ate there but bad customer service said they closed at 9:30 and I could come get food when I called at 8:30 and put order in for them to make at 9 then I called just to make sure before I drove there and she told me not to come and if I do the lights will be off. Not returning to this location rather go to the one an hour from my house and they phones don't even work lol read more

since moving out west i ordered from ubereats using the closest location. i ordered extra cajun (came in a cup) and extra butters (werent in a cup which i GUESS i should of been more specific). the food was delivered felt hot but thats just it. i ordered almost $50 worth of seafood and a received half steamed crab and super soft lobster i barely got any broccoli. the potato and tilapia were mediocre. i like the location on wentworth better. i feel horrible spending THAT much money and only eating less than $10 worth of food. read more