Why We Love Fish Bar

May 14, 2017

About-

We’re often asked what our favorite Lakeview lunch spots are. The answer usually leads back to one restaurant … Fish Bar. There’s something special about this tiny 30 seat, almost all counter fish shack. Maybe it’s the simplicity of its décor, or the funky tunes playing overhead. Or maybe it’s the food. These components make it, for us, one of our staple stops in Chicago.

Let’s be honest, Chicago is in the middle of the country, and while we have a lake, it’s not the ocean. A deeply rooted nostalgia for eastern seaside fare drove Chef Michael Kornick and business partner David Morton to open Fish Bar, and we’re sure glad to have it.

Lakeview is the closest thing you’ll get to seafaring life in the city. We are surrounded by harbors, boats, and lakefront, which made Fish Bar’s location a no-brainer. In particular, we look forward to the summer months where we dine on picnic tables just outside the restaurant. Pups can join you on this sidewalk oasis, and if you close your eyes, for a moment you might feel as if you’ve been whisked away to Maine on a warm summer’s day.

The Food-

Ok, can we be honest? We eat at Fish Bar all the time. So much so, that once spring and summer roll around, they consider us regulars. It is for that reason that we’ve basically tried everything on the menu. What’s great about Fish Bar is their simplicity. Our favorite dishes are the ones that stay true to their roots. The blackened white fish sliders and lobster roll always hit the table when we drop in for a visit. But one of our favorite menu items, ironically enough, has nothing to do with fish. We love, love, love the fried chicken sandwich. While we may not order it every time we visit, (ordering poultry at a fish joint just feels wrong) when we do, we enjoy every glorious bite. Ps. We also feel strongly about the tater tots. We can’t enough!

Must Try:

Lobster Roll | celery mayo, spicy slaw

Crabby Patty | old bay mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion

Blackened whitefish Sliders | cajun mayo, lemon, slaw

Calamari | federal hill style

Tater Tots | deep fried goodness

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