1. The Fish Keg
8.4
2233 W Howard St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · West Ridge · 17 tips and reviews
Malvene: No belly clams...but lake perch ( not mushy ocean perch) is fabulous---and great,fresh, vinegary coleslaw as well.
Kevin Payne: The Lake Perch is quite delicious and the jumbo wings are to die for
Deborah Goldberg: Love the Fried Shrimp and Hush Puppies with Shrimp Cocktail Sauce. Very fresh fish, also love the smelts, too.
2. Club 81 Too
8.3
13157 S Avenue M, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Hegewisch · 7 tips and reviews
Augie Augustynek: Burgers, fried chicken, fried perch, fried walleye dinners. Large helpings. Great food.
Time Out Chicago: This place is packed with locals on Fridays for the house specialty of walleye pike. Besides the crispy fish, you’ll get pickled beets, cottage cheese, fries, slaw and raw green onion for $13.95. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: Try the fried chicken dinner from our 100 Best list: Dinner is served only Wednesdays & Fridays, but the limited window is worth hitting for some of the best fried chicken around.
4. Terzo Piano
8.1
159 E Monroe St (at S Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Grant Park · 51 tips and reviews
Crain's Chicago Business: You've never had fried perch like this: light and crispy, served with fried lemon slices, fried green beans and aioli flecked with kalamata olives and capers Read more.
CBS Local: Appreciate some art - and then appreciate roasted perch, mussels, clams and bay scallops in tomato broth. - CBS Chicago Read more.
Gloria Chin: Grilled Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Sweet Potato Cracker
5. Boeufhaus
8.8
1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Humboldt Park · 17 tips and reviews
Daniel Gibbs: Tasty carnivory dishes. Highly recommended (pictured) are the Shortrib Beignets (left) and the fried perch (right)
Bobby Kennedy: Dinner reservations are a must, as it's a cozy place. The duck breast was incredible and the short rib beignets super tasty.
Chicagoist: From the copper-topped tables to the 11-day dry aged ribeye with bearnaise sauce and roast mushrooms, this is a restaurant to take seriously. Read more.
9. Cerise
7.8
203 N Wabash Ave Fl 26 (Lake), Chicago, IL
Lounge · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: The "cherry" on top of the Virgin Hotels Chicago is an indoor/outdoor space with a wraparound perch offering low-slung, rain-resistant furniture and excellent Loop views. Read more.
Paresh M: Awesome staff, including bartenders and security. Incredible views of the city and has a fun vibe.
Sinaida K.: Nice view and good cocktails
Men's Health Mag: Our favorite Gold Coast perch, The Dec Rooftop Lounge + Bar, features barrel-aged cocktails, skyline views, ivy-covered trellises, and a giant, eye-shaped sculpture.
Demir Demirkan: Great food & service at the restaurant. Friendly, elegant and relaxed atmosphere.
Nelson Hilton: Just checked in for my 24 hr Chicago visit. Very impressed with the new rooms and renovation. Great new look!
11. Half Shell
8.2
676 W Diversey Pkwy (at Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Grab a table in the tiny, Christmas light–strewn room, and start with the Mulligan stew. For more fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer”--a crunchy pile of frog legs, perch, clams and shrimp. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: For fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer” for an entrée—a crunchy pile of smelts, perch, frog legs, clam strips and fat shrimp. -JJ Read more.
Time Out Chicago: For fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer” for an entrée—a crunchy pile of smelts, perch, frog legs, clam strips and fat shrimp.
12. The Terrace at Trump
7.7
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Near North Side · 52 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: The city's most spectacular outdoor view belongs to this 16th-floor perch, which looks out over the lake, the Chicago River and the downtown skyline. Seating is first come, first served. Read more.
Chicago Tribune: The most awe-inspiring views in the city can be seen from the 16th floor perch of Trump Tower; you can see the lake, the river and the Loop without moving your feet. Read more.
Christopher Floss: The #TrumpTower #Terrace in #Chicago is open! Amazing views in a very contemporary and elegant atmosphere. Great place to visit for evening cocktails.
Gloria Chin: try the Fried Perch (fish)!
Roosevelt Collection: Don't judge a book by its cover. This is the best fried chicken in Chicago! Try the sauce: mild is on the sweeter side, or go for hot sauce if you like it spicy.
Rimi Duque: Their chicken is boss, 5 wing dinner with hot and mild sauce on is the way to go! Or mozarella sticks if your on the go! Harolds looks cuddy but it's delicious
15. Celeste
7.5
111 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & La Salle), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 39 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: Nestled amongst the vines, diners can perch on Victorian wrought-iron furniture, admire antique bird cages and sip drinks like the "Midlife Crisis," a combo of Mezcal, coconut, and pineapple. Read more.
Jenn Kim: Great place for drinks, but their hidden gem is the fried chicken. Best I've had in the city, no joke.
Paige Lee: Try the White Flower! Great drinks, lovely ambiance, fun crowd and it stays open late! I can't wait for the opening of the third floor and the ROOFTOP! They had me at hello