Absolutely great food. Made to order and fresh every time. The customer service is very friendly and welcoming. I had a few issues with my order but he was very patient with me and had no problem with correcting it. The fish is fire as well as the fried chicken. Lunch combos are affordable. Nice place to grab lunch. Thank youuu. read more

Fish was not well seasoned and I'm pretty sure my perch was cod. Enjoyed the fried okra and mushrooms. Food was cooked fresh and hot

my worker just ate chicken from here 5:30pm today he vomited 4xs that I know of tonight he's home sick right now. NEVER EAT FROM HERE they made me rate because this place -0 read more

Delicious!!!!! I'm handicapped so all of this typing is sort of hard for me, but I do appreciate the service and the food was very very delicious read more

I ordered through door dash and I couldn't eat any of it!! It looked as if someone emptied a salt shaker on the food. Even the hush puppies and peach cobbler were bad. What a waste. read more

I ordered food thru the yelp app only for the young lady that worked there tell me that they don't use yelp and I never received my order nor my money back read more

Hook Fish & Chicken - My order I was ripped off on - Southern Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food, what ambiance? It is a carry out building. The catfish and wings were great. Like the slaw and the onion rings were good. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Horrible. No customers service at all. Thestaff is rude, arrogant talk to any kind id way. Food sucks. Most if the locations are in the middle of the ghetto. The treatment is exactly that. They treat people like hood rats. Nastyfries.p read more

The catfish nuggets were horrible - catfish thin tail pieces maybe what they were - fishy taste - and even at that more press than fish. Not what I expected when chose those for 50 cents more than the catfish filets I wish had gotten. The gizzards were very good though. Service was also very good - I had to do take out and was fast and good people, just missed seated hours.... But would note the location I went to had only one table. First timer - I might try their catfish filets - will come back for the gizzards read more

The restaurant was recommended for fast takeout but definitely place your order ahead of time. The online ordering process is SUPER simple. I ordered several individual lunches and everything came out as ordered. The fried fish was enjoyable while everything else was just okay. read more

Hook Fish & Chicken - Lunch special Fried chicken and Fish with french fries. - Southern Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The fish tasted odd. Not sure if it's a cleaning agent for the fish before it breaded. The French fries are crispy and warm. The mushroom are good. Service was friendly and quick. The drive thru pavement was bumpy. I didn't receive any napkins. Over all I'm not impressed. read more

Hook Fish & Chicken - 2 pcPerch Lunch Special Side order of mushrooms - Southern Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We ordered a thigh chicken dinner with lemon pepper seasoning with fries . A perch dinner with fries, a chicken gizzard dinner with coleslaw and an order of fried okra through Door Dash They were out of thighs and subbed chicken wings. That would have been acceptable IF they would have been lemon pepper. The perch dinner was definitely CATFISH! Catfish and anchovies are the only fish I will not eat SOOO that all went out in my back yard for the raccoons and opossums. They must have liked it since it was gone this morning. The chicken gizzards were as tough as shoe leather and nothing even close to what you get from Lee's Famous Recipe. HOWEVER, they had a very good taste so in a weird way we actually liked them. The fries were pretty good. I REALLY liked the cole slaw and my husband said the fried okra was good, but would prefer if we didn't order from this restaurant again. IF we do I know I will NOT order fish since I'm not going to take the chance of buying raccoons a $13.00 meal. I feed them all well enough. IF we do order from there I will order shrimp or something that cannot be confused for something I will not eat. read more

Quick and friendly service. I always order before I go so I've never waited longer than five mins. Food is really good. I typically get the fish and chicken combo. The cat fish is great and not overdone which is so important. Chicken and fries are really good as well. It's a really small place with a few places to sit as you wait for your food. There is also a drive thru, but I've never used it. read more

Since the newer ownership took over- This is my go to spot. ITs 2 blocks away. Everything is fresh. Whether it's Fried, steamed, or a gyro everythings on point here. I am addicted to the HOOK. I admit it! The owners are hilarious and kind. Last night I grabbed fried shrooms, fried oysters, a burger, chicken fingers, a gyro and a chicken philly. Cost was dirt cheap in comparison to other joints. You guys keep rocking HOOK!!!!! read more

I'm a fan of finding a good city spot that has fish and chicken. I was recommended this spot by a couple of friends that go here for a quick bite. Hook's menu is pretty wide with fish,chicken, gyros, and other seafood. I got gyros and a catfish dinner. The gyros were ok as their was a lot of lamb, however, it lacked some seasoning. Also, would have liked some Tziki sauce on the bread to bind it (sauce was good)! I'm not sure if the Catfish was actually catfish or swai. It didn't taste like catfish but wasn't bad either. I'll stick to the gyros and chicken when I return. The people were nice too! read more

The third time rates my review the first time I ordered I've been constantly using DoorDash on each delivery I've ordered the combo fish chicken combos ( 2 whitings & 2 catfish the dinners have been filing except I don't understand a rest that has Fish in the name doesnt have tartar sauce nor do I understand why someone would fry chicken wings in fish grease or the philly cheese steak was upside down or the cheeseburger was a science project these purchases were all on 3 different occasions so I'm done read more

The food was very hot, temperature wise, which I love. It did take longer to cook than I expected but that was fine since the taste and quality was great. I liked the gyro the best. We did cod and chicken fingers too. The staff was great. The quantity of food was excellent. read more

A place in the hood for quick and/or late night eats that always hits the spot and doesn't break the bank . You can walk in but I always use the drive through. Call ahead and you don't have to wait. The staff are always respectful and I don't think I've ever had an order that was inaccurate. The lunch specials are really valuable. I don't eat chicken but my daughter has moved to Dayton and she practically has standing order for wings from Hooks when I drive out. My typical order is fried okra and whiting. They sprinkle done kind of lemon pepper on the okra and it makes them so tasty that they barely make it home. This is great place for fried food. read more

Just stopped at Hooks in Avondale, got 6 wings for $10. When I got home to eat the fries were delicious. But the wings were really overcooked, to hard to enjoy. For years I have always enjoyed their food. I called to speak to owner and was told to bring the food back. It was thunderstorms and I don't live in Avondale. I asked for a credit but no luck. read more

When I'm in town I always make it a point to stop in and order the Catfish dinner. It's always moist, tasty and they give you great portions for your money. This time was no different with one slight point of criticism - the fish was slightly over salted. Not a deal breaker but I did have to drown it in sauce. The fries were great and I didn't have to ASK for condiments! Something that is rare these days. They included everything from hot sauce, tarter sauce and ketchup. I LOVE ketchup If you're in the area definitely check them out and make sure you try the banana pudding. Their desserts are just as amazing as their entrees. read more

These guys work their butts off, whenever I'm l am available to get over to this location I make sure that I grab some great food and great service read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a close fish and chips joint near our area. For years I've heard about Hook Fish and Chicken and been meaning to stop by and check it out. Heard nothing but great things about their business. After our workout, we called in our order for carry out and the gentleman was very generous and patient. It was to be ready in 15 minutes. We got there in 12 minutes and it was already done! Wow! They were pretty busy too on a Friday night. We ordered: 3 piece Whiting Fish (fried) comes with fries $8.50 6 piece small Oysters (fried)comes with fries $7.99 Side of okra $2.95 Side of Hush Puppies $2.95 Both meals comes with bread Wow! I was truly impressed with the oysters and hush puppies! Their oysters were nice size and fresh! The hush puppies were delish. Had a hint of powdered sugar on top. The whiting fish was not fish batter but looks to me like cornmeal. Had great taste and pretty big. For $22.00 you will get a hefty good meal at a reasonable price! Once you taste it, you will be "Hooked"! Besides fish, they do have chicken and gyros which I want to try the next time I come back. read more

See all

I was craving fried catfish (weird I know) and my husband knew of Hook's. I had never had it before and he picked me up some of their fried catfish. The fish was light and flaky. It was cooked well. The portion size was what you would expect. The seasoning was good but a little salty for my taste. The hot sauce was a perfect accompaniment to the fish. Overall it was a good meal and I will be back. read more

Driving by, you may think Hook Fish & Chicken is selling used cars, with it's giant hot air balloon, streamers, and dancing-waving arms man. Despite the confusion, this place is always packed! HF&C is a small restaurant with a take-away counter and drive thru. There's minimal space to eat inside, and there's always people queuing for food. You'll find a robust menu of fried foods, highlighting fish, chicken, shrimp...if you can fry it, you'll find it here. It kind of reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPkMUU9tUqk&feature=player_detailpage#t=20s For under $10, you receive a take away box filled to the brim with three gigantic pieces of fish or five pieces of fried chicken. Sides include french fries and coleslaw, or you can order a number of other things such as hush puppies or fried zucchini. The box was so full, it could barely close! I definitely got my money's worth. Need a beverage? Check out their cold case. They even carry Faygo! Service is slow; expect to wait about 15-20 minutes for your food as everything is fried up, made-to-order. What needs improving? Less salt, please! Each time I've been, the salt overwhelms the food. It's already fried, let us taste the flavor. read more

Hook Fish & Chicken - Fish dinner with fries and coleslaw - Southern Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

See all

I love this place! I used to come here after late night drinking in Norwood but for some reason I stopped. I was craving chicken wings and I suddenly remembered how much I love this place. It's your typical greasy takeout food with a vast menu from fish to chicken to gyros and burgers. I find it to be a little more worthwhile than Richie's down the street as they have combos and more selection. I get the fried chicken wings with extra seasoning. Is it lemon pepper? Maybe garlic seasoning? Who knows but it's delicious! read more

Such amazing service, always fresh and delicious. The employees are always so nice and personable. I love that it is a family owned facility. I always enjoy coming in, they always treat me like family! If I could give them 100 stars I would. read more

Yum. Just, yum. The fried shrimp and whitefish are both fantastic, and my partner loves the catfish nuggets.

Just ok. We had this downtown at a food truck and was awesome but at the restaurant, this fish and chips breading was very different and not as light and crispy. Fries average. Wouldn't rush back. read more

Not sure why this place has so many high reviews , food is over cooked (chicken and fries ) and everything tasted like they sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning all over it (fries included) everything I ordered tasted bland with no flavor except that lemon pepper which appeared to only be sprinkled on the top pieces , asked for a cheeseburger plain , got everything on it , it's mediocre food with noooo seasoning read more

Hooks is great, but we're not doing ourselves any favors by considering this "southern " or "soul food" . Fried fish, chicken, philly cheesesteaks, hamburgers and French fries arent really staple items of either cuisine. Regardless, it's a local business that provides great food and service in our communities. I go there often. read more

After a late night of Party'n in Bond Hill, I decided to walk home. This was not a good idea, as I live in Walnut Hills. This was about a two hour walk. Somewhere along my seemingly endless trek I came over a slight hill to see this shining beacon of hope. Blue lights and Bullet Proof glass; all the signs of a good meal to come. I told the guy at the counter were I was walking to and were I had come from. He laughed, looked at me like I was crazy and assumed I hadn't been there before. I have only heard miracles about this place, so I asked him what I should have. Before I finished talking he answered with a firm: "You want the fish." I grabbed a soda and waited for an eternity for my fried fish. It takes forever because its DEEP fried fish made to order. The Fried Fish here is a National Treasure. The breading is some miracle of modern science. Coarse ground corn, large granulates of sugar, and the appropriate amount of salt from a crunchy crust made for the gods. The fries were just frozen bulk fires. Nothing special there. The fish however; was unlike any other. I left and thanked they guy at the counter and set out for the rest of my seemingly endless walk. I arrived a home near 5:00 AM and celebrated by eating the remaining fish on my front porch. EPIC! read more

Never had a problem with the food here been eating here for 4year at one point it was basically everyday good well rounded people easy to get along with and all !!!!! Big facts read more

Always busy here but the foods great and the speedy service a bonus. You'll just have to beware of the crowded restaurant but other than that great food here. read more

Best fried fish in town and the chicken tenders are incredible. Service is top notch and always quick with a recommendation. Shrimp to gyro to burgers...they do it all and it all tastes great. I always get some wings to go and my friends love it. Thanks! read more

The best restaurant for Halal fried chicken. The staff are friendly. The only thing is that all their branches are away from where I live but still worth the drive. Also, their fried shrimp is tasty. read more

I love the chicken here and the other food. They are also open some really great and extended hours so if you have a late night craving for some fried chicken you can drive over to this location until 5 AM on the weekends. The only con that I experienced as there are quite a few panhandlers around when I'm here trying to order and the drive-through is usually pretty black backed up and busy, so while you're waiting to place your order in the drive-through or you're being harassed by panhandlers. Otherwise, I really enjoy it and their wings and hush puppies are great, thank you read more

Best fish and chicken place in Cincinnati. I highly recommend everyone to try their food.

All I have to say, try the lemon pepper chicken...it's like they put lemon pepper on everything! Lol!

Having lived the Mid South, sweet baby Jesus I love Hook's. I always get the "pick two" special - Tilapia fillets and Catfish Nuggets. Ridiculously good. The fish fillets are huge and the breading is great. It tastes like they put a little squirt of lemon in the there but it's subtle, not overpowering. The catfish nugs are awesome too. As far as sides go - fried okra, all day every day. Hook's okra is about the closest you'll find to "Southern Style" and it is delicious. Hush puppies are good too. I was disappointed with the mac'n'cheese unfortunately. If you are looking for some straight up southern style fish, etc..nobody beats Hook's. read more

Lemon Pepper my wings! Hooks be having you hooked on that chicken! It's great for the munchies!