fisherman's Island — Restaurant in Joliet

I recently visited Fisherman's Island in Joliet and had some concerns about their payment policies. It came to my attention that they charge a fee for using EBT, which, as per my understanding, is supposed to be tax-free. I believe it's important for businesses to align with fair and ethical practices. I hope the management takes note of this and considers revisiting their policies for the benefit of all customers.I recently visited Fisherman's Island in Joliet and had some concerns about their payment policies. It came to my attention that they charge a fee for using EBT, which, as per my understanding, is supposed to be tax-free. I believe it's important for businesses to align with fair and ethical practices. I hope the management takes note of this and considers revisiting their policies for the benefit of all customers.

Update: It's important to note that EBT benefits are generally intended for purchasing unprepared, eligible food items for personal consumption. Charging a separate fee for cooking services may still be subject to scrutiny and could potentially violate program rules. It's recommended to check with local authorities or program administrators to ensure compliance with EBT regulations. If you have specific questions, they can provide guidance on how your business practices align with the program...

Only the second time at this place. 1st time fish fillets were a decent size for 12 dollars,. 2nd time bought 4 piece fillet dinner for 17.00 and the pieces were so small it basically equaled 2 fillets. Tried to give this place a chance but never again. Why do these businesses insist on sabotaging their own establishment. Just give the people what they are paying for. This is not rocket science. Ish is already over priced now you have to give them less on top of this. People are getting fed up with the ish. You just lost a potential customer that will pray your business will fail. People are waking up to this crap.

Adding to my review. 5-31-25. Ordered 4pc catfish fillet dinner and this is how I received it. The pictures don't lie. This is what they think of their customers. This is what you...

I would like to start out by saying, everyone was very nice and helpful. Grapes and cakes are delish.. from Cake factory in Alsip, the seafood all in all is ok. Crab legs were good, veggies delish, shrimp overcooked, crawfish disgusting and definitely previously frozen, so i would suggest doing research on crawfish before serving again. Seasoning is very salty. I would suggest using liquid crab boil for the Cajun seasoning alot better flavor for the seafood. I would definitely like to see improvement. Nice portions...