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Humboldt Park · Seafood · $

Whale Fish & Chicken

4855 reviews ·Opentil 2AM tonight
Chicken, Catfish, Perch, Shrimp, Gizzards and Liver done to order comes with your typical Chicago spice(lemon pepper) May want to tell them to lightly sprinkle it on because the food is good with or without it
Cancan SmithCancan Smith · 66 Google reviews
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Whale 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" [$]

🌙Late night — the kitchen runs past 10.

What 855 diners keep saying

Quick biteLate nightTakeout strong
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3600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Humboldt Park
Today9AM-2AM
Sun–Thu9AM-2AM
Fri–Sat9AM-4AM
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What 855 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Zenaida Torres
Sep 2024

Fresh food.

Zenaida Torres

Zenaida Torres

98 reviews on Google

May 2026

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!

Jazzmyne Robbins

Jazzmyne Robbins

3 reviews on Google

May 2026

My go-to for late night meal catfish fried hard extra lemon pepper

Two Good

Two Good

164 reviews on Google

May 2026

Love their food!!

marysol santana

marysol santana

47 reviews on Google

Apr 2026

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!

Sheila M.

Sheila M.

14 reviews on Google

Apr 2026

Their gizzards are the best. They have the best lemon pepper flavoring..and couldnt believe how delishious their Italian beef was.

Felicia M

Felicia M

17 reviews on Google

Jan 2026

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

Monika May

Monika May

25 reviews on Google

Dec 2025

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.

Great value Memez

Great value Memez

180 reviews on Google

Oct 2025

Best seafood around. I always order the Perch. Perfectly cooked every single time! Large portions.

Mike Baumann

Mike Baumann

34 reviews on Google

Sep 2025

Fresh food but there may be a wait. Might need to order extra sauce if you’re a heavy sauce eater

Sha'Ronda Lewis (Mintypassion)

Sha'Ronda Lewis (Mintypassion)

26 reviews on Google

Sep 2025

Seasoned well.

Kenyetta Bridge

Kenyetta Bridge

153 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

Good Halal Food. Openes late night

Ibrahim Ahmed

Ibrahim Ahmed

67 reviews on Google

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