Calumet Fisheries
- Neighborhood: South Chicago
- 3259 E. 95th St.
- Chicago, IL 60617
- 773-933-9855
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Some say this little shack-sized restaurant on the west bank of the Calumet River serves some of the best seafood in Chicago. Fish and shellfish are smoked over a natural wood fire after marinating overnight; salmon and shrimp are among the favorites. Calumet Fisheries has been in business since 1928. The building used to be on 92nd Street, but many years ago it was carried three blocks downriver by a scow and now sits at the foot of the 95th Street bridge. (Trivia buffs note: This is the bridge Dan Aykroyd jumped off at the beginning of 'The Blues Brothers.').
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 95th Street and South Chicago Avenue
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: South Chicago-30
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Seafood
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Scenic View. Views of the Calumet River.
- Specialties:
- Deep fried and smoked shrimp, oysters, smelt, frog legs.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- No. Carryout-only.
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"Best shrimp batter in the world "
By tailtony20028551 from Edgwater , June 14, 2009
I have been a fan of this place for over 30 years . The batter and sauce is what make the shrimp the best in the World. I have not yet tasted a bet...
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