"Satisfied" fans cast their votes for the "comfortable, casual fish dining done well" at this midpriced Evanston old-timer with "a bit of a New Orleans theme" to its "solid" seafood; the service swings from "very good" to "lacking" and some anglers say it's "just meh", but most reckon "there's a reason you have to get here early to get in."
Davis Street Fishmarket Restaurant Review:
Seafood doesn't get much fresher than at this Evanston restaurant. Choose your catch from the refrigerated case, or sidle up to the raw bar. Whether you opt for walleye piccata or skate wing from Rhode Island, you can bet it will taste just-plucked. Chances are, it's eco-minded, too. In season, tackle the soft-shell crabs, which are done in a number of creative ways, and watch for theme nights....
It doesn't get much fresher than this. Choose your catch from the refrigerated case, or sidle up to the raw bar. Whether you opt for Taiwanese barramundi or skate wing from Rhode Island, you can bet it won't be over the hill. Chances are,…
An extensive seafood menu and kitschy, family-friendly atmosphere draw a crowd to this longtime Evanston favorite.:
The Scene
With nautical memorabilia on the walls and a big fish tank in the dining room, Davis Street Fishmarket has a casual, comfortable atmosphere that helps pack in customers nightly.... Pros + casual and comfortable Cons - so-so servicehit-or-miss food