Whale Fish & Chicken
Cancan Smith · 66 Google reviewsWhale Fish & Chicken — a seafood spot in Humboldt Park. Open late. Jasmine: "The chicken is all I get with the sauce, its always cooked perfectly and crispy" [$]
What 855 diners keep saying
What 855 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I ordered from this place 2 days in a row because it was THAT GOOD. EVERYTHING was wonderful. The catfish was great, the wings were SO GOOD. I will definitely be coming back!”
“My go-to for late night meal catfish fried hard extra lemon pepper”
“I live in Crystal Lake, Whates open at 9am. On Fridays I leave work from Arlington Heights to come get my catfish filet with extra lemon pepper always good!”
“Their gizzards are the best. They have the best lemon pepper flavoring..and couldnt believe how delishious their Italian beef was.”
“Quick bite to eat but always fresh. I have gotten chicken wings and cat fish here (steaked). They can be a little skimpy on the lemon pepper even if ask for extra. They will always be my go to on break for those items”
“Great fish and wings. Fast friendly service. Will definitely stop in again for fish combo and to try the delicious looking desserts in the display case.”
“Best seafood around. I always order the Perch. Perfectly cooked every single time! Large portions.”
“Fresh food but there may be a wait. Might need to order extra sauce if you’re a heavy sauce eater”
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