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Davis Street Fishmarket


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4 of 5 stars 21 ratings
21 ratings
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#64 of 120 restaurants in Evanston
  • Cuisines: American, Hamburgers, Seafood
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Neighborhood: Evanston/Skokie
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1 of 5 stars
WilsonNorCal 2 contributions
NorCal
Jun 28, 2009

As an added plus we went on the King Crab Leg special. I was told by the waitress there were no king crabs so I ordered something else, only 30 minutes later to see others eating crab legs. I went with a party of 4 and everyone regretted it more

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1 of 5 stars
RueDePassyParis 7 contributions
Chicago
Jun 21, 2009

The original owner of the Fishmarket - Steve Prescott -is probably rolling in his grave - God bless him.. He started a simple, service oriented restaurant and it's turned into a place where the waiters do not understand the diners' English and the food is lukewarm and just not very good. What a shame for a place that was magnificent... more

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4 of 5 stars
VTMommy_8 4 contributions
Burlington, VT
Dec 27, 2008

After reading some unfavorable reviews I headed into the Davis Street Fish Market with some anxiety. My husband, parents, children, and I were all dining together and I needed things to go smoothly. They most certainly did. The dining room is interesting and comfortable; the fishtank in the center of the space is very cool. Our server took good care... more

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4 of 5 stars
KatherineLChicago 141 contributions
Nov 29, 2008

Fresh fish prepared to your liking (I love the grilled whitefish when it's available). Delicious oysters and friendly atmosphere (not too stuffy). more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 8, 2008

Great food. Book reservation on opentable.com! more

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4 of 5 stars
maurfun 7 contributions
Evanston, Illinois
Sep 1, 2008

We've eaten there a few times this summer and been really pleased with out dinners each time. For years we had only mixed feelings about going there but they seem to have really made improvements to the menu and staff and it has paid off. There are always some interesting fish choices outside the usual but all we've sampled have... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 31, 2008

Has gone downhill recently. Miss the atmosphere from before the remodel - all the character is gone now. more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 21, 2008

went before the remodel and it was bad. i'll give it another try now that it has been updated. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 13, 2007

overpriced; over-rated. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 4, 2007

Decent neighborhood choice for seafood. more

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Davis Street Fishmarket Address

501 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201
Tel: (847) 869-3474
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.