Boston Fish Market Inc — Restaurant in Maine Township

7/27/24 update: We came here last Saturday night. Their parking lot is too small but plenty of parking by Aldi’s. It was still very packed at 6:30 pm but luckily we got seated right away. They sat us outside which was fine. It did take awhile for the waitress to take our orders because she was the only waitress in our section. After that, the service and food was pretty good. We ordered grilled calamari, poor boy, and fish and chips.

They served us complimentary garlic bread. They were very decent. They weren't as hard as a rock. The middle had softness, some garlicky seasoning, and the crust was crispy. The grilled calamari appetizer was enough for two people to share. Very fresh and bursting with flavor. After weeks of trying to find a decent po boy in Illinois, the one at Boston Fish Market has met my expectations. Shuckin’ Shack in Naperville was trash and for some reason Pappadeaux doesn’t have one that I can get anytime. Boston’s poor boy was huge with jumbo pieces of shrimp and fried oysters. It’s a lot bigger when you see it in person. It was delicious and filling. Their version of fish and chips was different from the typical ones you mostly see. Boston’s was not overly fried, flaky fish inside, and moist. None of the food we ordered was bland. Prices can be expensive depending on what you get. No matter what you get, you can count on having massive portions. Btw Aleks is a great server if you get her.

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Just looking back at my pictures makes me want to come back. I came on a busy weekend but I’ll have to come on a weeknight. They have a small parking lot as well as additional parking nearby. It’s the suburbs so parking won’t be an issue. This is not a cheap place, I’ll put it out there right now. However, the portion size is ginormous. I’ll include some pictures. I got Boston clam chowder and salmon florentine. You got the side dishes that come with the salmon. I really enjoyed the clam chowder, I was pleased to find a good amount of clams in it. Good flavor and thick texture. The salmon was stuffed with feta cheese and spinach. Salmon was nicely cooked and flaky. The fillings increased the flavor to make it not delicious. The side dishes are enough to eat and take home for leftovers. It’ll be difficult to leave here hungry. I’ll have to...

During one of our weekly day dates, I decided to surprise my wife with her favorite dish, scallops. I whisked her away to Boston Fish Market Inc. in Des Plaines. At first glance, the location is unassuming, tucked away with an Aldi parking lot across the street. My wife initially thought we were headed to an Arby’s nearby, given the modest location.

Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by fresh fish display—rows of raw fish ready for purchase, illustrating the market's commitment to freshness. We ventured further inside to discover a spacious dining area reminiscent of an indoor dome, complete with both cozy indoor seating and an inviting patio area where we chose to sit, enjoying the blend of fresh air and a touch of air conditioning.

Our culinary journey began with complimentary fresh garlic bread. Perfectly toasted and buttered. I ordered the half-dozen Oysters Rockefeller as an appetizer (a favorite of ours). Served hot with a tasty spinach filling, these oysters were delightful, though I’d rank them a solid 7 out of 10 compared to those at Pennyville Station in Park Ridge.

Next, we were pleasantly surprised by the Greek salad—larger than expected with fresh anchovies, adding a unique twist, making it a substantial second course.

The highlight of our day was the surf and turf: a 24-ounce strip steak paired with scallops, served alongside a creative tomato Rockefeller, mushrooms, rice, potatos, and green beans. The portion was generous, perfectly suiting my high-protein diet. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium, juicy and flavorful, while my wife thoroughly enjoyed the scallops.

Though we were too full for dessert, the thoughtful waiter showed us the innovative dome feature of the dining area, which I captured on video for this page. Despite being a pricier dining option, the quality and portion sizes made it well worth the cost—about $120 for three courses (including Tip).

Boston Fish Market not only met but exceeded our expectations with its relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for a fish-centric meal like fish and chips or looking for a place to enjoy fresh scallops and salmon, this restaurant is a must-visit. We’re already planning our return to this Mediterranean type, perfect for a satisfying...

I revisited the place again. I called for a reservation at 6:30 for a table of four. We waited an additional hour and they didn’t have no system to call people with a reservation. They just said if you had a reservation for 630 please raise your hand so the first hand they saw they brought to the table. The place is a mess. The fish is good but they gotta come into the 21st-century and they gotta start doing things the right way fish and chips with breading lobster roll with whole wheat bun. I don’t know not going there anymore no place opened up. It’s amazing. I’m not gonna put it on here because I don’t think it’s right all I’m gonna say is the food is just as fresh done right and they have a system for everything. Let me start by saying the fish is fresh and really good . The problem starts when you Oder a tuna sandwich and it come with this soft bread that fall apart really easily and it tastes like whole wheat and it’s kind of disappointing that the bread does not hold up to the beautiful tuna inside . I would do crusty bread like a ciabatta that had a thick crust or nice crusty baguette. I came there were a bunch of people so I saw all the food and another disappointing one was the lobster roll sandwich which it came in the same bread whole wheat, soft non-toasted bread, and beautiful lobster inside Suffered and didn’t taste really good , a lobster roll that usually made by a brioche bread and toasted. Let’s talk about the fish and chips. I’ve had lots of fish and chips in my life and if I really didn’t Know what it was I would’ve called it southern style catfish? I just wish they would pay more attention to the details and that place will be bombing. I could tell you’ll never again get any sandwiches there unless the bread has changed because The fish inside suffers but all the other dishes that are grilled are amazing because of fish the product is amazing minus that liquidy buttery oily lemon sauce that doesn’t taste like lemon on top. I’m a big fan of this place. I just wish that would do the things properly as in preparation wise. Hopefully the owners read this and accept constructive criticism. I’m gonna keep coming, but I’ll never order those items and Alice include items if they’re...