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    Holy Mackerel!

    3.7 (61 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    James S.

    Went to Aurora IL for the weekend and decided to try the Holy Mackerel restaurant a few weeks ago. The breakfast included eggs, sausage links, potatoes, and toast. The food was not seasoned so it was bland. The meal was okay nothing overwhelming but the customer service was great. I was looking for a lot more especially since it was in the Westin Hotel. Overall, just average. Save yourself the trouble and go to some of the other restaurants that are not far away.

    Honey Chipotle whitefish with avocado mashed potatoes.
    Maria T.

    Celebrating my bday with a friend. The place was empty upon my arrival which was surprising on a Friday night. It did pick up as the night progressed. Decor was upscale. Nice. The server was not overly friendly but fine. I ordered the fisherman's stew as recommended by our server. It was delicious - flavorful and generous. 5 stars. My friend ordered the white fish with avocado mashed potatoes. She enjoyed her meal as well. 4.5 stars. The dishes were a bit pricey so I am glad the food was worth it. Why just 4 stars? We were celebrating a milestone bday and our server seemed apathetic to our mentioning of it. Overall, her service was luke-warm throughout the evening. On a side note: located within the Westin hotel. Connected to Harry Caray's restaurant. We were actually given the choice to order from either menu.

    Breakfast menu October 2019
    Khoi N.

    Stopped by here for a Powerlifting competition. My friends and I stopped by here for breakfast. We ordered the breakfast sandwhich, breakfast biscuit sliders with bacon, sun rise skillet and the huevo rancheros wrap. Food here is delicious and prepared really well. The salmon was really fresh and the bacon here is quality. Prices are reasonable and the servers here are really friendly. The coffee here is decent and I'd rather come here than the over priced hotel Starbucks. I'll definitely be back in the future to try some of their lunch and dinner dishes.

    Filet with lobster tail
    Alzetta H.

    Love this place. Came upon it during a weekend getaway and have returned several times since. The $99 Surf and Turf deal for 2 is the best!!! 2 salads, an appetizer, selection of surf and turf for each diner and 2 desserts. The portions of these selections are remarkable. It is not downsized by any stretch of the imagination. The food is delicious and has never disappointed. The steaks are cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The crab cakes are to die for. They also serve a crab brie appetizer which is absolutely delicious. The service is always professional and courteous. Either, this place is a hidden gem or we manage to always come during slow times but the intimacy of the ambience coupled with the lack of congestion makes for a wonderful dining experience.

    Blackened Mahi Mahi
    Xavier F.

    Holy Mackerel was a great find conveniently located in the Westin hotel. An interesting cOmbiNation of two of Chicago's premier restaurants including Harry's dishes along with with it's own. With plenty of seating available you have an option to sit in the general lounge area or a formal sit down section. The service was on point and you feel welcomed from when you come in and throughout dinner. They have a wide range of wines and other options if you are traveling leisurely and also sport half off wine Tuesday nights. Kept it simple being in a little bit of a hurry so just tried a fish entree. The fish came out blackened very well. It was cooked a little over but still moist and delicious. The rice was a tad underdone but overall had great flavor and a bit of spice to round out the fish. Definitely recommend a stop in and those staying in the hotel get 15% off.

    Seafood risotto
    GR G.

    Located inside the Westin, next to Harry Carey's. Tried the seafood risotto. Wish there was more seafood. The risotto lacked flavor. Hotel pricing for hotel food. Ate here for breakfast two days. First day was the Creole omelette. The spicy sausage wasn't very good and the creole sauce was a little too thick to spread. Second day had the Chicago omelette. Was like a breakfast pizza. This was the best dish I had here.

    Walter is the Man behind Holy Mackerel in Lombard!
    Marylin K.

    Checked back in at Holy Mackerel tonight...always like to drop by and check out their daily specials. They had wonderful fish featured (always flown in same day) but tonight the surprise was a featured Duck Breast offering - Sriracha Orange Duck Breast with Oven Roasted Potatoes, al dente assorted Baby Carrots, Orange au jus. Excellent! Innovative! Unique! So flavorful/tasty! Presentation was too cool! I was told this was a Chef Ceasar creation. Needless to say the encounter always is made special by the superior staff, Leslie, Manager on Duty, Walter, Bartender Extraordinaire, and Issac, the Bar Back.

    Mmmm, custom burger
    Angela D.

    Went for breakfast but they stopped serving at 11am, this always infuriates me. You can't crack a freaking egg after 11am really? Luckily, the burger I got for lunch was so good I quickly forgot about the missed opportunity for a delicious brunch :) Service was very attentive, friendly and honest. He suggested which burger options (because there were a LOT of them) were the most flavorful, healthiest, and what was worth the extra costs. It was like a gourmet build-your-own burger bar. I had bacon, blue cheese, and BBQ on angus. WOW! Definitely going back to try brunch, and hoping this time I make it before the cutoff :)

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    Excellent service, specially Walter in the Bar area, excellent food with great specials.

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