Eddie's Restaurant — Restaurant in Wheeling Township

If you like to drink, this is a happening place in the evening! They pour a generous drink and sometimes "give the bar away."

It's too bad they don't still have the amazing advertising signs that so mesmerized many a child while inside. The one I remember most was a Hamm's beer sign (think it was Hamm's) - it was backlit and featured "moving water." This was pretty hi-tech for the late 1970s and '80s! They had another sign that had a slowly-scrolling image of a waterfall? I recall trying to "catch" the image as it changed but never really saw it unless Iooked away for several seconds ... fascinating to a kid!

Nostalgia aside, I'm sad to report that the Fish Fry has gone to Davy Jones' Locker. I haven't lived in the area for years but I've visited and given Eddie's two more chances ... both times I left sadly disappointed. The coating is different (and burnt, both times) ... gone from puffy and moist to grainy and dry. While I understand portion sizes may get smaller over time, I would hope that the quality would either stay the same or improve? The perch is now fishy ... bad fishy. If a woman smelled as bad as this fish tasted, her gynecologist would put her on antibiotics.

Also, the delicious tartar sauce and savory cole slaw have sunk in taste as well. I remember just slapping on huge spoonfuls of the tartar goop when I was younger - our waitress was constantly bringing more! I'm fairly certain that THAT amazing stuff couldn't improve the fish they're serving today. :(

I love Eddie'a as an iconic Arlington Heights restaurant! I personally have so many fond memories there, both involving food and the crazy locals. If you want to drink, head on in! If you want to rekindle your love for the Friday Fish Fry, try traveling north into Wisconsin? I'm really sad to leave such a bad review about a place so dear to my heart.

P.S. Bring back the bread basket with the banana bread and mini-muffins and the endless supply of the little butter squares packaged on cardboard! I loved that you could almost eat dessert before your...

Dined last night. Had heard good comments at health club so we thought we would try it out on a very cold night in February. Very disappointed. We ordered the soup of the day which the waitress did not know. We also ordered the Rueben sandwich. Both the soup and entree was delivered at the same time. Beef barley tasted off. Chicken base, very yellow in color and had a spice, similar to a curry taste. Served lukewarm with maybe 3 tiny pieces of beef. Should have called it barley soup instead. The sandwiches were disappointing as well. See photos. Maybe 2 slices of corn beef. Bread toasted well, but hardly a decent portion size sandwich. The waitress was friendly at first and then started to get an attitude. Food runner was much more accommodating and seemed more interested in taking care of the customer. A very over served patron was at first booth slumped over upon entering and exiting the restaurant. Atmosphere is loud and this is your local neighborhood bar. Parking on street hard to find. ...

Been going here for many years now, back to the time when Eddie and Bonnie owned the place. New owners have maintained many of the food traditions including their fantastic Wednesday and Friday fish fry. Fresh ocean perch breaded very very lightly and fried to perfection. This is an "all you can eat" offering. The price is reasonable considering the "all you can eat" aspect. Other items such as the pulled pork and burgers are very good. Good selection of liquors and beers. Atmosphere is traditional tavern/restaurant. I would recommend this place to anyone. They have other "all you can eat" specials such as fried chicken. Nice people. Sometimes the TV's are up a little loud but you can always ask to lower them. Can't...