Best Fish Dishes in Chicago
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $8.00 – $28.00
Avg recommendation: 87%
Top 5 Fish Dishes in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Hand Rolls at Sushi-san, $12.00 (River North)
- Nigiri - Seasonal Selection at Sushi-san, $8.00 (River North)
- Fried Fish at Harold's Chicken Shack, $11.00 (Douglas)
- Kampachi Melon Aguachile at Topolobampo — 89% recommended, $24.00 (River North)
- Hamachi Cactus Aguachile at Tzuco — 88% recommended, $28.00 (River North)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Fish Dishes
#1
Hand Rolls
Sushi-sanRiver North·$$$
$12.00
Crispy nori cone filled with sushi rice and fresh sashimi.
Tip: Hand rolls are perfect for a quick, quality lunch — eat them immediately and avoid sitting with them too long.
#2
Nigiri - Seasonal Selection
Sushi-sanRiver North·$$$
$8.00
Hand-sliced raw fish over seasoned sushi rice, prepared à la carte.
Tip: Order 2-3 pieces of nigiri as an appetizer, then move to hand rolls or the full omakase if you're in the mood.
#3
Fried Fish
Harold's Chicken ShackDouglas·$
$11.00
Catfish or whiting fillet fried until the skin shatters.
Tip: Fish is lighter than the chicken but still gets the full beef tallow treatment—go for it if you want that taste without the richness.
#489% recommend
Kampachi Melon Aguachile
TopolobampoRiver North·$$$$
$24.00
Sashimi-grade kampachi with melon, citrus, and green chiles in a ceviche-style preparation.
Tip: Light and clean — order this if you want to start the meal fresh.
#588% recommend
Hamachi Cactus Aguachile
TzucoRiver North·$$$$
$28.00
Pristine hamachi in a bright, spicy cactus aguachile with citrus and green chiles.
Tip: Start the meal with this — it sets the tone for the quality and creativity of the kitchen.
#685% recommend
Fried Fish Taco
Antique TacoWicker Park·$
$8.50
Beer-battered fish with Sriracha tartar sauce, smoked cabbage, scallions, and sesame.
Tip: The salsas are made fresh daily — ask what's seasonal and get a side to taste the variety.