The Original Island Shrimp House

The service was amazing from the minute I walked thru the door, however, the food was even more awesome. The creme brulee for dessert, I would drive back everyday for. I tried the blackened Pollock sandwich (first time trying this type of fish), oh mygoodness the best, and the flavor..oh my goodness! Also, I'm not a huge tomato person but tried the heirloom tomatoes in theensalada caprese that was on the daily special menu, it was perfect!!! Oh yea, the waiter recommended the clam chowder for astarter but I didn't want to be to full, in order to enjoy everything, sooo, I got a bowl to go. It was great too! I wasreally impressed with everything. I can't wait to go back.

What an amazing gem! A very comfortable atmosphere, beautiful decor, amazing staff! We were greeted at the the door by Tim, an amazing connoisseur of life, seafood and adventures! We asked for suggestions on menu items, wonderful story for each menuitem. All the food we tried was amazing. Humble fresh ingredients elevated to amazing items. Delicious starter salad! Heirloomtomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil. A lovely scented rich cup of shrimp bisque. Thick and velvety. You can taste thickrich bisque, slow cooked for days! Main entree delicious Oscar Salmon, lovely crispy skin salmon. Fresh asparagus with delicatehollandaise sauce, with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. My husband had the tavern fish fry. Light sweet cod, deep fried withperfect French fries, the fries are tossed with parsley. Lastly delicious crème brûlée ????????. The crème brûlée is madewith real vanilla beans, no imitation vanilla. Topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. We have to come back to try all themenu items!! YOU MUST TRY THIS RESTAURANT!!!? Dine-in a much better experience than ordering pickup! Get it how you can, justget them! Definitely true to their word, one of the best seafood restaurants in Illinois!!

Let me begin by saying that the owner was top notch!! Greeted me and my friends at the front door !! The waiter did everything RIGHT, no questions asked!! Our reservation was for 3:00pm but didn't arrive til bout 4!! They put together tables and did some furniture moving for my party of 12!! APPETIZERS Clam Chowder....(Holy shi% 5/5 Jumbalaya 5/5 Bang Bang Shrimp 5/5 Main Event Some of the best fried seafood EVVVEEER Fish and Chips 5/5 Tavern Style Fries the fu$*ing seasoning 5/5 AMAZING Jumbo Shrimp 5/5 AMAZING LObster Mac and Cheese 5/5 GGRREEEAT

This place is truly exceptional. From its customer service to its food selection and quality the soups are made from scratch and have such an amazing flavor. Crab cakes were so good along with the peal and eat shrimp. I recommend all the sauces. The baked clams have an amazing compound butter on top with quality parmigiana on top. Definitely will be a regular once or twice a week lunch/dinner spot. Shout out to Tim for the amazing soup sampler and the baked clams. You have gained a forever customer and friend!! Keep doing what you do and appreciate your passion for you business, the passion for fresh great tasting food, and your obsession to please the customer

THIS IS A VERY NICE PLACE FOR LUNCH/DINNER, SERVICE GREAT AND FAST.