Calumet Fisheries

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3259 E 95th St
Chicago, IL 60617
+1 (773) 933-9855
http://www.calumetfisheries.com

Calumet Fisheries, situated in Chicago, IL, stands out as one of the few remaining smokehouses in Illinois. Renowned for smoking seafood on-site, this establishment prides itself on using natural wood for smoking, eschewing artificial additives. The traditional method involves marinating the fish in brine overnight and carefully tending to it for hours to enhance its natural flavors.

Unlike most fisheries that resort to artificial flavorings and industrial substitutes, Calumet Fisheries uses a meticulous process that involves special oak logs to stoke the fire. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that the seafood retains its authentic, mouthwatering taste. The dedication to preserving this disappearing art of smoking fish sets Calumet Fisheries apart in the culinary landscape.

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Maliaka H.
6/23/2025

This place is a hidden gem! I'm honestly mad at myself for working so close and not checking it out sooner. It's a little shack right off the Calumet River, with outdoor seating and old-school...

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Felice B.
11/15/2025

First time visit so we ordered half orders of fried smelt, catfish, and the Friday special, XL shrimp, and smoked trout, Garlic Pepper salmon, and smoked shrimp. The quality of the fish is...

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Steven B.
5/15/2025

Coming into Chicago for a long weekend I wanted to try Calumet Fisheries. Just a small place on the side of the road by a bridge over the river. Parking is on the street, some picnic tables out...

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Shelby C.
6/17/2025

Ohh don't mind me--just here to update my pictures of the cheesesticks . Honestly it's nothing really special about them other than they are made pretty well, the grease is never old and they are...

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Gaz H.
9/1/2025

Super fun. Super tasty quirky roadside fish shack. Hunk of smoked fish? This is THE place. Lauded. Awarded. Storied. For reasons. It's not magic but it is great.

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