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

Food was amazing! Ordered in store as a take out. Food was definitely prepared as ordered…read more Excellent portion size and great seasoning!

This restaurant is terrible. Employees had a nasty attitude because I asked about an order I was…read morewaiting over an hour for. The more people come in the slower they work. Current looking for better bbq. Parking lot cleaner than the restaurant.

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.

Walked in not knowing what to expect. Tried their ceviche de pulpo and had it every week since. So…read moregood!!! Tacos are yummy too. Can't wait to try more items on their menu.

I've been unemployed since July 15, but I'm 63 and have been able to save some money over the…read moreyears, so I'm enjoying the time off. I try to explore two or three different neighborhoods per week, and today traveled to Little Village (from my place in Edgewater). This was my first trip to el barrio since the last time I had just duty at 26th and Cal, about four years ago. By 11 a.m. or so I was hungry and ended up visiting El Tecolote. As soon as I walked in I realized I'd been there before, back in 2018 or 2019 when I was Uber-driving between jobs. That's so long ago that I don't have specific memories. I just remember that I liked El Tecolote a lot! Today I liked it a lot, too! I had juevos rancheros, which were wonderful. The dish consisted of sunny-side up eggs that were nice and runny, just the way I like them. In my experience, restaurants tend to overcook sunny-side up eggs these days. Is that due to people getting sick and filing lawsuits? I don't know, but I hate overcooked eggs, and I thank señora for nice and runny eggs! The red rancheros sauce was delicious and had lots of bell peppers. Also a side of rice and creamy refried beans, plus some excellent, hot corn tortillas. And some very tasty tortilla chips. More than anything else, this breakfast tasted like . . . Mexico. I went to Isla Mujeras four times in the 90s, and today's meal brought me back to those happy trips. Two TVs near the front door were tuned to the same news show, and later the same soap opera. Although I don't speak Spanish, I enjoyed checking out the news and could easily figure out the top story, of course. And I was able to see that Spanish-language soap operas have the same over-acting as their English counterparts! Muchos gracias!

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

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.

Food was amazing, ambiance was beautiful, however the service at the end of the night was horrible…read more The manager short black guy with dreads was very rude. He kicked us out in the cold as we were waiting on our ride to pull up. We asked politely could we wait by the door and he forced us (two vulnerable women) to wait out in the cold. They definitely need hospitality training at that place. They also refused to remove the service charge from our bill. Which is ILLEGAL!!!!

THE FOOD, SERVICE, AMBIANCE, AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN BETWEEN WERE A 10/10!…read more Provaré has the best crab cakes! Although, the fried calamari was decent compared to everything else I tried. The star of the show was definitely the cognac scampi, which was out of this world! It comes with shrimp normally, but I ordered mine with chicken instead. No lie, this was the best pasta I've had in my life. The music was good & the service was spectacular! Overall, this was an amazing experience.

**extremely delayed restaurant week review**…read more We basically ordered the whole menu! Starters: Uni Rice - so delicious! I felt like i naturally wanted more Uni because I love uni; I know they are known for this but honestly idk if it'd order it again because the rice to uni ratio felt like a lot Glazed baby back rib: fall off the bone and delicious! Korean Fried Chicken: PERFECT crunch and breading to the chicken Jeon: the chive pancakes were crispy and not overly oily which I appreciated Mains Galbi Jjim: i love galbi and it did not disappoint Spicy Chicken: again, the chicken was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce is so yummy. I honestly wish i could bottle it up haha Mushroom bulgogi: i am allergic to mushroom but the rest of the table felt like this was one of the best vegetarian bulgogi's they have had! Hot stone bipimbap: super yummy but idk if i would get this again! Desserts: Banana chocolate cannoli: super yummy and unique Milk Ice Cream Bingsoo: this was our favorite! Felt like a unique sundae The service overall was awesome. Our waiter really took the time to make sure we were well taken care of.

Good food, service, and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere! It's like a Korean BBQ minus the diy…read morecooking. Everything comes prepared from the kitchen. The only downside is that you have to pay for the sauces and lettuce to eat with the meat. In mist korean places those are included. Reservations go fast so it's best to book in advance.

Mariscos San Pedro was recommended by a longtime Chicago resident and it didn't disappoint. As a…read moreSoCal native and longtime L.A. resident, I was excited to explore Pilsen, the Mexican American neighborhood in Chicago. San Pedro was only a 20 minute walk from the National Museum of Mexican Art, so I was able to check out all the beautiful street murals during my stroll. Cuisine: 5/5. Taco de Camarones (Happy Hour Special and Bomb AF). Bursting with flavor, without bursting your wallet. I should have ordered more, but decided to try the Brandade Dorados. Considering I'm pretty basic with my mariscos (Taco de Pescado, Taco de Camaron, and Ceviche), this didn't disappoint my palette. Lot's of elements to this dish that create a memorable experience, even for a pollo/carne guy like myself. Salsa verde, Pico de gallo, lots of limon, and blue corn tortillas got the job done, followed by Flan to provide the master stroke. FYI: it's not a basic flan. Try it. You'll like it. Beverages: 4/5. San Pedro Margarita. Monopolio Lager Clara. Both refreshing and both a perfect blend to the meal. Get there early to take advantage of Happy Hour pricing. Service: 5/5. The entire staff was warm, friendly, and energetic. Big shout out to Yetzi for her service excellence! She offered great recommendations and made me feel like I wasn't a tourist. Also big shout out to the gentleman who bused the table. Y'all have a great team and I look forward to returning on the next trip to Chi-City. Ambiance: 5/5. Stylish, urbane, local vibe--and not touristy (except me). Great change from Magnificent Mile. You can tell it's a popular place and you'll see why when you eat here. Cumbias on lock (Los Angeles Azules, Sonora Dynamita, etc...) Buen provecho.

This place is super cute! The service was great, however when we ordered we asked them to stagger…read morethings out since we wanted to try a lot and we had a small table. They brought everything out almost all at once which isn't a huge deal but makes things feel messy especially when you're trying to have a nice dinner. Onto the food... the oysters and the tuna tostada were great, and why I chose to come try this spot. The scallop ceviche was pretty bland and the empanadas were very sweet for some reason. I did however lose my appetite when I bit into one of the shrimp and it immediately turned to mush. I understand things happen but after that bite I wasn't in the mood to eat anything else.

A serendipitous Google Maps discovery after picking up my 2026 planner nearby set the stage for a…read moretrue meet-cute with this amazing restaurant. I'm usually a little skeptical about ordering fish at Midwestern spots, but this place is officially my exception. Everything was incredibly fresh and so delicious. I dined in and was welcomed with complimentary tostadas and a ceviche-style dip. Service was fast, and my server was incredibly kind and helpful, especially as a first-time patron. I ordered the guacamole and shrimp fajitas, and wow! The portion sizes are unreal. The entrée came with fries, rice, a mini salad, and garlic bread. It was so much food that I'll easily have dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow. I'm officially in love and will definitely be bringing my family and friends to meet my newest favorite lunch spot very soon.

A friend took me here while I was visiting Chicago, and honestly, for being on the East Coast, the…read moreMexican food wasn't half bad. I'm spoiled by LA West Coast Mexican food -- that stuff is elite -- so my bar is pretty high. This place was pretty solid though. The micheladas were definitely the star. I'd recommend those 10/10. The seafood and the rest of the Mexican dishes were okay, not mind-blowing, but still enjoyable. The staff was super nice, and the restaurant has a cool little vibe to it. If you're craving Mexican food while living on the East Coast, this spot is worth checking out.

During a day in Little Village, we stepped into El Nopal and were very impressed by the vibe. They…read morehave a slew of great desserts, all of which seem palatable. I especially loved the cookies and the fast service when checking out with my goodies to take home. The interior is inviting, and staff were eager to help when we needed direction on a guava empanada!

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.