Boston Fish Market - Des Plaines

Name: Boston Fish Market - Des Plaines
Address: 1225 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL, United States, 60018-1505
Telephone: (847) 803-2100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (206)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1225 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018-1505

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

WELCOME TO BOSTON FISH MARKET!
EVERYTHING IS HOME MADE BY EXECUTIVE CHEF LOUIE WITH ALL FRESH, NEVER FROZEN SEAFOOD. DINE IN WITH US FOR AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE OR CARRY OUT.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 803-2100
Website
http://bostonfishmkt.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1225 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018-1505
Neighborhood
Des Plaines
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 206 people are saying

Boston Fish Market - Des Plaines reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boston Fish Market - Des Plaines offers "exceptional seafood quality" with fresh, large portions that are perfect for sharing. Guests appreciate the "great service" and lively coastal atmosphere. While some find it noisy and reservations tricky, the "fantastic menu" and "great value" make it a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts.

206 Reviews

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Jeff
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent selection of fresh fish, with a decent wine list. All of our dishes were very good to excellent. The price was reasonable for what we got. Biggest negative is every single surface in the place was hard, so the noise level was excessive, even by modern restaurant standards.
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GY VIP
Chicago / Illinois32 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Moises was our fantastic server. The salmon, orange roughy, scallops, shrimp cocktail & clam chowder were excellent. The walleye was a little overcooked. Per usual, the rice & vegetable (green bean) sides were very good.
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Alyson VIP
Atlanta24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit since they put in the glass enclosed patio. What a great addition. The fox and service were as wonderful as always. Now the additional patio makes Tia place even better.
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Brad VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Ordered broiled/grilled fish. It was under seasoned and soaked in butter. The bread was nothing special - toasted bread with butter and garlic seasoning. Could easily make it at home. Requested swapping rice and potatoes for fries and was told that would be an upcharge. The green beans were from a can. The potatoes and rice were bland. Reserved a table for two and was put at a six person table. The noise level made conversation very difficult.
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Katrina
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Portion size was great leading to a great value but led to many left overs
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Gregory
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here before- you pay a premium for the food here but they ALWAYS deliver a quality product and many of the plates can be split between two or sometimes three people. I’ve had the halibut Oscar, fisherman’s platter, fried cod, lots of stuff, all comparable to a five star or even butting up to a michelin star (and yes, I have been, nope not a snob or rich just had the opportunity) without the haughtiness. Presentation an atmosphere is much like being at a coastal restaurant. This time I had snapper and my buddy had grouper, my wife had the fried cod and my other friend had the fried snapper. I sampled everything but the fried snapper. The grilled entrees were grilled to perfection. My wife’s cod had just the right amount of batter and she raved about the dipping sauce. My other friend mentioned her fried snapper had a good flavor but the texture of the snapper was not as firm as she had expected. Also, they served my wife an incredible helping of garlic mashed potatoes but neglected to tell her it was served cold style. Those are the only two downsides to an otherwise more than pleasant dining experience. I didn’t mention the sides that come with the grilled meals but they were also quite nice on the taste and portion (beans with an interesting sauce, wild rice, and baked/roasted potatoes). There are three dining areas. One is in an area where they showcase seafood to purchase outright for home cooking, a newly paved and tented Dining area, and in the summer they offer outside dining. The tented area is bit loud if it’s crowded and some tables in that area are a little big to have a casual conversation, especially for us old folks who can’t hear as well anymore. But don’t be discouraged by those comments. I’m just being honest. Highly recommended.
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Kenneth
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My favorite seafood restaurant in Chicagoland, quality of the food is exceptional and the chef brings out the best flavors and perfect cook temps. Server was very attentive even though he was extremely busy!
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JB VIP
San Antonio6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Front door service sucks! Food always good. Waiter was excellent.
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JB VIP
San Antonio6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed dinner here! Portions are unbelievable! Will be back soon! Although the young lady that seated me was very rude.
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Yolanda
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Let me just say the food was excellent and highly recommended. However the dress code is casual and I was expecting more upscale, even with that being said I will be returning and not so dressed.
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Boston Fish Market - Des Plaines is rated 4.5 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Google Map for Boston Fish Market - Des Plaines

1225 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018-1505

Additional information

Neighborhood
Des Plaines
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://bostonfishmkt.com/
Phone number
(847) 803-2100

Boston Fish Market - Des Plaines

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