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 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.

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

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.

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.

Food is great. Service even better. 11/10! Every time I come here, it gets better. Thank you little…read morevillage

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.

My husband discovered this spot and added it to our shared folder for our Yelp adventures, and…read morelisten, it was absolutely amazing! The vibe, the ambiance, the semi-dark mood lighting, and the people just vibing out after work? Yes! It was rainy that day, and I honestly didn't think we were going to get in. Needless to say, I was done, okay? We had woken up late, had breakfast, did a few things, got tired, and dozed off. But nevertheless, my husband makes it happen, okay? They were able to seat us at the bar, and listen, I loved watching the bartenders do their thing. I'm always curious about how they make their drinks, how they get along, and how they interact with the customers. You could tell that a lot of the people eating at the bar were regulars, okay? We had never been there before, but everybody around us had something good to say. The lady sitting to my left was from St. Louis, and when I tell you, she could not stop raving about this restaurant! She had been there a few times, and even though she's from out of town, anytime she's in the Chi, she stops by. Another guy had already been three times that week! He even brought his other half to check out the basement and listen to some music. From what he told us, they have DJs on certain days, along with other live acts. It gives almost a speakeasy vibe. We didn't make it downstairs this time, but we already said that when we go back, with reservations, we are definitely spending some time down there. Listen, I'm about to jump all over the place with this review, because everything was hitting! The butter cake, okay?! Totally amazing. It was light, airy, and not overly rich. I'm in a season where I'm not doing too much sweet, okay? I mean, I'mma eat my sweets, don't get it twisted... but over-the-top and doing too much? Yeah, no. This was perfect. You could taste what needed to be tasted, okay? Some guys sitting near us had ordered it, and listen, they maxed. They bust that thing down. Once we tried it, we understood exactly why. Now, the food! I had what I believe was the lemon pepper chicken Alfredo. Oh my gosh! Rich cheese, rich white sauce, and everything tasted homemade, okay? Don't give me that other stuff, y'all. My husband had some type of seafood pasta situation, and he absolutely loved it. We also had some egg rolls that were phenomenal. Listen, I have never been in a situation where I ate my entire meal. All of it! Usually, I'm taking something to go, and then it never gets eaten. This time there wasn't anything left to take. That's all I'mma say! The drinks did exactly what they needed to do, okay? Shout-out to the bartender! I can't remember his name, but listen, he wore the cowboy hat. I was feeling it! Awesome food, awesome drinks, awesome vibe, and an awesome time. We will definitely be back!

We came to Provare to celebrate my birthday after seeing so many posts on social media, and it did…read morenot disappoint! We ordered the fried lobster tails, salmon egg rolls, seafood trio pasta, and cognac shrimp scampi. Everything was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The salmon egg rolls were my favorite, so unique and seriously SO good! The pasta dishes were generous portions with plenty of seafood. For the quality and type of food, I also felt the prices and portion sizes were very reasonable compared to other restaurants offering similar seafood selections. The service was fantastic! Our server, Katy, was so sweet and on top of everything. Multiple staff members checked on us throughout the meal, and we felt very well taken care of. We finished with the butter cake, which was moist, flavorful, and a must-get! Such a great birthday experience. Highly recommended!

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!

I'm a huge fan of Korean food, but I'm honestly not sure I would recommend this place. The food was…read morepretty good, but nothing felt particularly exciting - especially for the price. A lot of the menu consisted of familiar, home-style dishes that I feel like I could make at a similar quality at home. I understand that the concept is meant to be more upscale or fine dining, but that's also why I'm a harsher critic. Korean food is often so comforting, generous, and homey that turning those same dishes into a luxury experience is genuinely difficult to pull off. Here, the food didn't necessarily give me that comforting "at-home" feeling, but it also didn't feel elevated enough to justify the fine-dining prices. The portions were also quite small. We ordered hundreds of dollars' worth of food and still left hungry, which was probably the most disappointing part. I mainly came for the galbijjim, but the meat wasn't very tender and the sauce was a little too sweet for me. The Korean fried chicken was fine, but it wasn't especially crispy, so it felt kind of like a scam for the price lol. The best thing we ordered was the galbi There's definitely potential here, but right now, I'd rather just drive to the suburbs for Korean food. At least now we know. I miss Georgia!

Mariscos replaced Dusek but I hadn't been since the change. This is a very seafood forward Mexican…read moreinspired restaurant and all the dishes strike that balance. We were treated to a glass of bubbly on the house since we were celebrating, which was a very thoughtful gesture and much appreciated. I was able to try the tostado mixto which had tuna, avocado, shrimp and octopus - very light and refreshing. The pour sauce does have a kick to use gently. Our server recommended their mussels and the tomato based buttery broth was very flavorful. We took the remaining broth home that we also enjoyed the next day. Finally we got the octopus in mole sauce from the main section which was a large serving and comes with handmade tortillas. I can't wait to be back to try their open fire branzino next.

This is such a hard review to write .. the food wasn't bad but our service was subpar which made…read morethe experience subpar overall. After rescheduling my reservation and noticing that there was a mistake. I sent a note through the OpenTable app- received a response assuring me I was okay. Parking is a mess. I got to valet - I am charged 22.00 to illegally park right on front of the restaurant and watch my own car lol. A joke !!!!!! And Of course once I arrived- the reservation was lost smh. I tried to show the host and he wasn't interested in searching and didn't ask for my last name to find the reservation. That then resulted in us being the only ones in a separate dining room - weird and awkward. In addition to that the website offers a discount online. Before I could say anything .. the waitress asks if I'm using the discount and says immediately "oh I don't know how to do that " and offered no assistance Also The man with the most smiles was the man keeping us hydrated with Fresh water. As for the food - the handmade tortillas were amazing- so soft and warm. But my favorite dish was the Hamachi aguachile. The watermelon and sweetcorn gave it a subtle sweetness and the hamachi along with every seafood dish was fresh and didn't smell "fishy". What I noticed in many cases is the flavor is in the sauces which I enjoyed because you're not overpowering the flavor of the seafood. The octopus was cooked well even though i prefer more char on the tentacles but the Mole Sauce was the star. And same with the flan and guava flavor. The drinks were good and well made but the notes and flavors were a bit muddled and not the most memorable. 330.00 later ... it's not at the top of my list. The sad part is I was with a publicist checking this place out for a client.

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 :)