Eat & drink · Seafood
Calumet Fisheries
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Bare-bones seafood shack serving house-smoked fish, fried seafood platters & a smattering of sides.via Google
A historic, no-nonsense roadside smokehouse operating since 1948 on the Calumet River.
- Signature
- House-smoked garlic trout and smoked salmon
Reviews from Google
Busy little restaurant with DECADENT fish nuggets! The breaded crumb outer layer was crunchy and the fish inside was flakey melt-in-your-mouth. I thought I didn’t have cash for the cash only restaurant but luckily I stored a $20 away in my Ventra pass for this very occasion! SO glad I got to try this fish dinner. Cole claw was good. Fries were served FRESH. Seafood salad was creamy and tasty. The service was straight to the point and I appreciate that. I tipped with the change left over, but if I had more cash I think I’d have spent more time chilling at their outdoor seating.
Calumet Fisheries is one of my favorite stops whenever I'm in Chicago. The smoked fish is the reason to come, and when they have your favorites in stock, it's hard to beat. I've enjoyed everything from the smoked salmon to the shrimp, and the quality is consistently good. A couple things to know before you go: they're cash only, and availability can be hit or miss depending on what has sold out that day. If you're coming for something specific, it may be worth calling ahead. The service has always been excellent...friendly, efficient, and helpful with recommendations. As for the atmosphere, there really isn't much of one. It's more of a no-frills fish shack than a destination dining experience, but that's part of its charm. If you're a fan of smoked seafood, this place is definitely worth the stop. Just bring cash and an appetite. Food: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 1/5 Some places are fancy. Some places are legendary. Calumet Fisheries has been earning its reputation one smoked fish at a time.
The smoked salmon was fantastic, some of the best I’ve had. The fried oysters were also delicious. I can’t believe I had never been to this amazing Chicago staple. Will definitely be visiting more often.
Had the fried perch plate. Wow. Had heard so much about this hole in the wall and it did not disappoint. Got to sit outside with a Calumet River waters edge industrial feel (there is no indoor seating), eat fish and watch the drawbridge go up and down. What could be better.
This place is a hidden gem on the south side of Chicago. It’s a small shack tucked away on the side of the road, offering a variety of fish to take home. We ordered the peppered and garlic smoked salmon, and it was outstanding! The fish was packed with flavor and smoked to perfection. It was perfect paired with some crackers.