Dirk's Fish and Gourmet Shop, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 404-3475
Fax: () -
- Cross Street:
- Lakewood Avenue
- Directions:
- Bus: 73 to Cortland & Kingsbury
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Dirk's Fish and Gourmet Shop, Inc. – by Valerie Moloney
In Short
Live catches, gourmet foods and party platters keep devotees rushing back daily to this Lincoln Park fishmonger. Fresh staples include swordfish, sole, snapper, salmon, marlin, pike, claims, crab, lobster, scallops and shrimp, along with specialty items like sole, herring, sardines, sea urchins and orange roughy. All products can be cleaned and deboned to the customer's liking. Non-cooks also appreciate the dozens of prepared foods on hand such as Vietnamese bouillabaisse, Manhattan chowder and seafood gumbo.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeIf you want something special that the owner makes--whether it's seafood lasagna, Key Lime Pie, guacamole or tarts, call in advance and he'll make it fresh for you.
The ExtrasAnything you buy here can be delivered to you UPS for the cost of shipping plus the cost of the purchase.
User Reviews for Dirk's Fish and Gourmet Shop, Inc.
06/30/2007 Posted by chrisegilbert
While on a tux rental adventure, I passed by Dirk's and didn't hesitate to try some fresh fish that they were barbequing in front of the store. Talk about a great advertising idea! The fish was delicious so inherently on the way back through I couldn’t pass it by. What I found inside this small retail store off Clybourn was an excellent array of seafood with a store full of what seemed to be “regulars.” When it was my turn to order, I was seemingly treated like the new kid at school. Strange ordering experience aside, I received some of the best oysters and crab legs that I've ever had in Chicago! It's worth noting - just tonight - I had some of the second best oysters and crab legs in Chicago at Half Shell off Diversey. The difference between these two places besides Dirk’s seafood tasting just slightly better? Price! Amazingly, the price at Dirk's was about ¼ more than at Half Shell - A RESTAURANT. I found this a little weird, but, I'll DEFINITELY be visiting Dirk's again to get some more excellent seafood!
Pros: The best seafood in Chicago - I've lived here 5 years and have seafood regularly
Cons: Sort of pricey and parking in the strip mall is an adventure because there's a Panera, Pier 1, Jamba Juice, Men's Warehouse, etc.
05/27/2006 Posted by carlson_b
For the best fish in town, Dirk's is the place. For the best meat, go to Paulina Market. Enough said. Neither is cheap but the quality is unsurpassed - even by most restaurants in Chicago. If you want Jewel selection and prices, feel free to go there but I guarantee you're not getting the same thing. The only supermarket that can compare to Dirk's quality is Whole Foods but the prices are high there as well. You get what you pay for.
Pros: Fresh fish, Top quality, Great sauces, etc.
Cons: Expensive, Parking can be tough
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