Johnson’s Door County Fish
908 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL, 60148
Johnson’s Door County Fish Menu
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Diabetics at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:
Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.
Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Johnny Rockets:
Rocket Single Burger (1 Serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Bacon Cheddar Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 280mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Double Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 320mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Original Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 590mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea (8 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Sweet Potato Fries, Side (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 370mg sodium, 30g carbs, 10g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side of Fries (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 460mg sodium, 30g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure
It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Strawberry Chocolate Swirl Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 810 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 30g), 300mg sodium, 90g carbs, 90g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Rocket Single Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 110mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Apple Juice (10 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 30mg sodium, 30g carbs, 30g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Johnny Rockets
Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol
You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets
Kids Cappuccino Crunch Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 740 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 20g), 310mg sodium, 100g carbs, 80g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Black Bean Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Spicy Houston Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 700mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Kids Banana Shake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat20g), 190mg sodium, 60g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 230mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
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Q & A on Johnny Rockets
Who owns Johnny Rockets?
Johnny Rockets is founded by Ronn Teitelbaum. Today, the restaurant chain is owned by Sun Capital Partners.
Does Johnny Rockets serve breakfast?
Yes, Johnny Rockets has a separate breakfast section, especially for breakfast meal. Johnny Rockets serves breakfast all day and night.
Where is Johnny Rockets located near me?
There are over 320 Johnny Rockets outlets across the United States. You can find a Johnny Rockets restaurant nearby using our Restaurant Listings directory.
What time does Johnny Rockets open and close?
All Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States opens at 8 AM and stays open till 9 PM. Some Johnny Rockets restaurants stay open till midnight at some locations.
Does Johnny Rockets have gluten-free?
Johnny Rockets offers a wide range of gluten-free items. You can opt for the gluten-free bun to turn your burger into a gluten-free burger. For assurance, you can check out Johnny Rockets gluten-free menu.
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About Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.
Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.
Healthy Food Options at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a fast-food restaurant and finding healthy food at Johnny Rockets can be a bit tricky. While you can always opt for the salads and healthy shakes at Johnny Rockets for healthy options, there are also some healthy burgers and sandwiches which you can bet on. Ensure that the sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is in check when you order food at Johnny Rockets.
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Address :
908 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL, 60148 - Phone (630) 629-6520
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Opening Hours
- Mon :Closed
- Mon : Closed
Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Andy S.
I like fried food but johnsons is gross. Way too much breading on the shrimp. Is that me typing? Yes even I think it overdone. Hush puppies actually taste like a shoe. This is one of the few places where if someone else wants to order I can't or won't find anything to eat here. Eww.
(2)Finch M.
Went here the other day and ordered the Lake Perch Dinner and a pound of calamari. The perch was outstanding as were the hush puppies it came with. The calamari was over breaded and too chewy for my liking. However, the perch was excellent. Nice atmosphere. Just what I was looking for. All in with a Coke, it cost 18 dollars. The older lady taking my order was humorously rude, but all other staff was very friendly I will be back.
(4)Dan H.
Best fried seafood around. Shrimp and clams are excellent, as are the hush puppies. Can get busy, especially on Fridays, so for take out call ahead.
(5)Tiffany P.
The food here is just okay, but I love the fish wallpaper and 1960's feel! My coworkers are a fan of this place for their inexpensive fried food. Me, I don't think it's worth the trip. If you are looking for something fresh and healthy, Johnsons Door County is not the place for you. The fried food reminds me of what you get from grade school lunches or the church's fish fry! The cod is decent but the shrimp is over breaded and not very fresh tasting. Also, I am a big fan of coleslaw but this one has so much dressing you can't even taste the cabbage. I feel like this place is borderline three stars. If they didn't have such a retro interior and nice service I would rate it as a place to not return to! If you're looking for a different place to go in the West Suburbs, this is definitely unique.
(3)Mandy K.
This place is very easy to pass up with never realizing it is there. It is a small place right on roosevelt where so many other restaurants are located and nothing to set it apart. However, once you take a trip inside, you can see why it is always packed. We (along with what seems to be all of the Catholics in lombard) love this place for our friday fish fry. The line is always long, and there is limited seating, but the wait is worth it. This last weekend I decided to go the healthier route and ordered the broiled cod. As crazy as it sounds, it was even better than the fried fish! The hush puppies are to die for and the staff is always very nice and friendly. They serve alcohol and have other items other than fish, but I have never seen anyone order anything other than the delicious fresh fish or shrimp. I highly recommend this place if you enjoy fresh seafood. The only downside is that it is small and often crowded.
(4)Mike O.
I found Johnson's to be a solid downscale fish fry joint. I had their Friday special - a plate of fried tilapia with fries and cole slaw. The slaw and fries were unremarkable, but the fish was excellent. I supplemented the tilapia with 1/4 pound of fried shrimp (5 in quantity). The large tail-off shrimp were juicy and tasty. The batter was a couple of shades darker than that used on the fish -- different formulation perhaps or fried longer. Either way, it tasted great. I opted for the optional (extra charge) thor sauce for my shrimp. The 2 oz quantity of sauce (40 cents) was more than adequate for my 1/4 pound. Thor sauce tasted much like regular shrimp cocktail sauce with a big bump in horseradish flavor. It works well. The condiments on the table were cool to the touch for my early lunch. Clearly they refrigerate them overnight. I wonder if they swap them out at any time during the day? If you prefer lemon juice or hot sauce (LA style), there is a condiment table near the door where you can fill up little paper cups with what you need. Good stuff. I'll be back if and when I get a jones for some fried shrimp.
(4)Barry M.
Always get the Lake Perch. It is as close as it get to a Wisconsin Fish Fry.
(5)Pat M.
Hadn't been there in years but it is still as good (maybe better) than I remembered. The clam chowder was amazing and the rest of the food was good too. Definitely have to remember to stop by when I'm in the area.
(4)Frank H.
I could have easily given them a fifth star as their broiled cod dinner was delish. However, I got the dinner for carry out and they didn't include any silverware. Had to eat it caveman style in my hotel room. Dang tasty but have you ever eaten macaroni salad with your fingers? Messy proposition. Really good food and the people are most friendly.
(4)Duane D.
2 1/2 stars is just about right. It's an older place that could use some updating. "Restaurant Impossible" is calling . Had the catfish with hush puppies and cole slaw. It was all on the bland side. I'm sure this is the way they've served fish for 30 years. If they'd spice up their breading it would really help out.
(3)Pierre D.
Johnson's Door County Fish is a great find in the suburbs of Chicago. Couple of things I'd recommend. Atlantic Cod Deep friend platter, it comes with 2 sides. I personally like the fries (if eating there, they don't travel the best), hush puppies, cole slaw and the macaroni salad. Tea (unsweetened) and unlimited refills if dining in. Just a note they do accept credit cards, however you cannot tip on the credit card, so it may be wise to bring some spare cash to tip the hard working folks there.
(4)Jay C.
Consistency Been going there for close to 10 yrs. Fish is as good & fresh today 12-26-24. As it was back in 2006 when I first stumbled on the place. Best fish joint in DuPage County.
(4)Chris H.
This is probably the best place in the western burbs to get fried fish. The perch would absolutely be my top recommendation, but the cajun cod is a close second. Sofia, the long-time chef is sweet, and the rest of the staff (mostly young high school/college students) are all helpful and quick.
(5)Jen B.
We love Johnsons and end up there at least every other week! We get a pound each of shrimp and cod every time and it's awesome! Was in on a Saturday night for a carryout and the usual crew was not working. There was a woman in the kitchen doing the prep. I have never heard any voices from the kitchen but tonight I don't think she ever stopped raising her voice. I'm surprised the girls working in the kitchen with her didn't walk out.
(5)Marissa v.
I've been craving fried shrimp for quite some time now, I stopped by this place after seeing it on Yelp. I'm glad I did. Shrimp was piping hot and delicious, also ordered a side of clams which were equally as good. I'd love to go back and try some other items. Service was speedy and helpful also.
(4)Howard L.
We tried this place with a restaurant.com certificate, and it was a great find. I'd go with about 4.5 stars, and we'll be back. The seafood quality (broiled or fried) is very good, and there's good value here too. It's older 60's decor and nothing fancy, but clean and you get good, generous servings at good prices. We had broiled walleye pike, broiled catfish, and 1/2 lb of their fried shrimp - all delicious and nicely done. They also have wine and a nice selection of beers ranging from only $3.25 - $4.25. They are a family run business since 1947, and I suspect the nice older lady behind counter was family. I betcha this place is busy on Friday nights because it would be a nice casual hangout place to have a few beers and fried seafood.
(4)Christine M.
drive down roosevelt at summit all the time - never even noticed the place! remindced me of south haven michigan back in the 80's!! food is great! portion sizes excellent - melted in my mouth highly recommend!! priced right for fresh qualitry food :)
(5)Osiris V.
Not what I expected but the fish was DELICIOUS! Its a little shindig that has been there forever and at my tender age I finally decided it was time to go in there. A friend had recommended it last Lent season and it's too bad it took me this long to check it out. The only thing that annoyed me was that as soon as I walked in, I was asked what I wanted. Oh I'm sorry can I look at the menu first!! Gawwwdd. So I ordered the tilapia and the other two peeps I was with ordered the cod. WOW, this is some of the best "fast" food fish that I have had. All three of us were pretty impressed at the lunch portion, we were extremely full with our three pieces of fish, the coleslaw and the potato you get. Yum! This will become one of my regular spots and not just for Lent.
(4)Dan B.
Johnson's Door County Fish is a small diner where you walk in and can immediately look over a plastic letter-board with the menu available on it. They have a decent selection of fried fish along with specials. One of the first things you notice is that they only sell bottles of soda, no fountain. There are a fair number of seats and even booths and a number of different sauces you can pick from. The problem is the food itself, the fish had a much tougher texture than most places, even after being fried. While it didn't taste bad, it wasn't particularly great either. I also wasn't fond of using room temperature tartar sauce that had been sitting for an extended period of time right out of a bottle. Nothing special here, just a place that serves fried fish.
(2)Barzeen V.
As good as fried fish gets. The fish is always crispy and perfectly moist. ( I get the fried cod usually) The fried shrimp is the best I've had. The batter is crispy but thin enough to feel like you're eating shrimp, not bread with shrimp in it like other places. Some of the sides are a little rough, like the baked potatoes, but the fries are awesome as are the hush puppies. I took my dad here and he got some grilled fish and liked it. But, I've never tried it - I can't get past how good the fried fish is.
(5)Gemma K.
You can't miss Johnson's!! It's got a row boat on the roof with a plastic fisherman in it!! I only mention that for those who may miss their low key sign. For what Johnson's lacks in visual ambiance and fancy servers there is no denying that the fish is fresh, the preparation is home-style, and the price is right. Their cod fish is delicious (it is almost prepared as a "poor man's lobster" in terms of flavor). The rest of the after work crowd that stopped in enjoyed the walleye pike meal and also the tilapia. You can get seafood sauce with plenty of horse radish in it (yum), lemon or their home-style creamy tartar sauce. All are great; but the fish is the thing and it can stand alone. No sauce required. The steamed shellfish (no matter which shell you are in the mood for) is equally as mouth watering. Ample side orders are available, take your pick of country fries (very good), hush puppies, and an assortment of breaded veggie options, slaw, and, at least when we were there, chowder. You gotta try it because some of the best places to eat don't require a suit, tie, sequins, and 5 inch stilettos.
(5)Andi M.
I love shrimp. Johnson's has the absolute best! The shrimps are lightly breaded so you are getting nothing but shrimp. Deep fried just right. It's a family style setting with ample seating .There is also a vast variety of fish on the menu. From Perch to Walleye. Straight from Door County. :) Very friendly people that work there that actually smile. There's no wait. Place your order, pay and sit down. They bring your order right out. I usually come for lunch. Even with this recession the prices are just right!
(5)Plenty F.
4 stars. Lost a star for not serving complimentary 'real' cockail sauce. But, definitely pay the extra for the thors sauce... Its cocktail sauce done right. I love the lunch specials - they are a great value! My favorite items are the fried clams and the stuffed potato. Both delicious. I love that I can order by the pound, rather than having to order a complete meal with sides. This allows me to provide my own veggie and starch at home. Great short-cut for us 'working moms'. The television is always on Wheel-of-Fortune at 6:30! That's so cute to me. I love watching during my short wait for food. Call ahead, and you won't have to wait at all. Steer clear of the calamari - unless you like rubber bands with a cheese stick breading. Stick with the fried clams - you'll never go wrong. Credit cards are accepted, but the machine is slow like molasses on a cold, cold day - just pay cash if in a hurry.
(4)Susan marie C.
First time here. The old lady behind the counter is less than friendly. We didnt know how the place worked. It's a sit down restaurant, yet you have to order your food at the counter. WE DIDNT KNOW THAT B***H. So right off the bat we seemed to annoy her. I ordered the scallop dinner and my boyfriend ordered the cat fish dinner. After he paid, I wanted something else. She was exasperated at this request stating for him to use his debit card, the order needs to be $10. B***H, we just spent $25. He paid cash for the addtion. Its reasons like this that make me not want to go back even though the food was decent. There are no FISH HOUSES out here and we were gald to find this spot, or were we???
(3)Patrick C.
We brought our foodie children back for a second helping. Two orders of cod, some broiled salmon, and I had the fried walleye. Sides of fries, cole slaw, hush puppies. We all loved the food. My foodie daughters thought that I was a little harsh with the "Restaurant Impossible" comment, but they did agree that the places needs to be refreshed. On a Friday night, the seating area was full and there was a lot of take out.
(4)Nancy R.
The best perch in the Chicagoland area! If you're looking for a fish fry this place is the place to go to. Great atmosphere. I love this place!!
(5)Andy M.
If you like fish then this is the place for you. I have never seen a fast food place place with more kinds of fish than this place. I only have the shrimp when I go to this unique local eatery.It is liekely the best and biggest shrimp you will find outside a large chain resteraunt. I enjoy the interior and the set up of this long time Lombard classic.
(4)Ann B.
I have been going to this place since I can remember. My G-pa used to come home on the weekend with the shrimp basket. I remember how big the shrimps were and how good they tasted. Always such a great memory! Being a crazed foodie adult I started to take my hubby and child there. The food honestly could be sold out of a food truck and would still bring the masses. Okay the only reason for 4 stars is this...the establishment is carry out or dine in and the dine in is a tad run down and needs a major makeover. Now don't start swearing at me over this, I am a divey restaurant lover. I think it adds character but I don't believe this restaurant has had a coat of paint in the last 30 years. The chairs could be replaced and just needs to be brightened up. Ya know if that's what they are going for I'm cool with it, maybe that was their plan all along. I'm just sayin...... Now lets talk food. Oh man.....it's delish and I can't get enough. The breading on the shrimp plate is so good. You get fried shrimp at places and it tastes as good as the fried appetizers, Johnson's has the golden ticket on that here. The shrimps are huge, always crunchy but not over cooked and the breading (which I am NOT a fried food fan) is the best part. Their homemade sauces knock it all out of the park. Usually I try to eat as healthy as I can but I give it all to the food Gods when I come here cause I get those shrimps and then I snap out from the blackout waking up only to notice that I took down the entire basket, my kid and hubby upset I didn't share. It happens here. I can't explain it, I just roll with it. Hubs eats healthy and gets grilled shrimp, we are picky-ish people there is not a crumb left of food when we leave, even the child partakes in this food coma......kids cheeseburger is gone, fries, gone....it's all gone. Look I kinda feel bad that I'm knocking the decor around but it needed to be said. If I'm going to eat delish high quality homemade, family owned, friendly as pie, not over priced beer and wine served, love the ambiance establishment just fluff it up and throw some $ in the resturant....just a tad. Okay, who's hungry?
(4)Erika C.
Johnson's is great! What they lack in service they make up for in product. I have gone a couple of times over the years and they have not had particular dishes because they felt the fish was not up to their quality standard. That wins points with me. You order at the counter and they deliver your meal to the table, you carry your beverages yourself when you place the order, bring a friend unless you have mad waitress skills. The restaurant is dec'd in fisherman decor, plastic tablecloths and netting, captains chairs, you get the picture. There is a rowboat attached to the exterior of the building; need I go further? The service is fast and the environment is family friendly. I have been going to Johnsons for 25+ years it has always been one of my favorite take out meals, of course only when you are looking for all 2500+ calories in one meal! My crave is fried scallops and hush puppies. The Scallops are crazy juicy, each bite explodes in your mouth and often drips down your arm if you can't finish in 1 bite. The coleslaw is great and cocktail sauce is homemade and super tasty. The beer is cheap and cold and is a must with the fried foods. May I recommend a High Life? You really can't go wrong, my son's burger was delish too. I have to mention the exceptionally economical price: 2 scallop dinners (too big to finish) with hush puppies and slaw and a huge burger with fries and slaw and a coke and Miller High Life $34.00. Super good deal!
(4)Jacob J.
More like a hole in the wall joint for fish fry. But, aren't most fish fry spots? As far as service, counter or wait service, for those that intend on dining in, this is not to be rated even as a 3 star diner. Its shining quality is it's fish fry or everything fried. This and only this is its gleaming quality. I've had fish fry at many places around Chicago, a few of which I frequent and of the bulk of them, Door County beats them in taste. I sampled their mushrooms, Cod, French fries and shrimp. They are known for their fried shrimp which was excellent, now as I type, my stomach juices are in motion thinking about the crispy crunch and flavor as the cocktail sauce is swirled about each savory bite. The Cod was the freshest, flaky white, meaty chunks of excellent flavor and with every bite a bit of steam exhaled from each portion. Mushrooms were pretty good, would've preferred a different flavor of accompanying dip and the fries were average, although the kids of our party liked them. The restaurant part is nothing to be excited about. I'd bring a few people for a quick bite, but never for a sit down full out meal. This is a dingy diner type of place. You won't care much about your attire, maybe you just got off work and are in dire need of a stiff drink or beer with which you enjoy while crunching down on their tasty fried foods. This is that spot. Fish fry fans must bookmark this spot. The stars are for the food.
(5)Ken J.
I usually hit this place once a week for the perch sandwich, which is always big, hot and tasty. Been noticing tho, that they are often out of walleye. Too bad, because that is just a notch under the perch sandwich on the tasty scale.
(4)Carm B.
We happened to be in the area and we were hungry!! Johnson's was the first restaurant that popped up on Yelp. I thought the food was very good. We had the fried cod loin sandwiches and fried shrimp. The cod was a very nice piece of fish and very tasty. It was served with fries and slaw, which I also liked. The fried shrimp were equally as good. Nice size, not a lot of breading, and good seasoning. This is an older restaurant (a lot of history), which I find interesting and we did not have any problems with the staff (notably the older woman at the counter). You do order your food at the counter and seat yourself and a server will bring your food out to you. There was only 2 small things that I didn't care for... The seafood sauce was a little on the sweet (but tangy) side for my liking, but I still ate it and I also thought that there was too many items/options on the menu. It was a little confusing between dinners, plates, lunch specials, etc... All in all, if I was in the area again, I would return and I would recommend. The old photos on the walls of the Johnson family and their fishing history are a nice element. They also serve alcohol, which is a plus!
(4)Zhong Y.
It's just fried fish and fries, in all likelihood frozen breaded stuff. In their favor, it's fried fish in the middle of southwest suburban Chicago. They have walleye. They have scallops. But I won't be going back.
(2)Andrew W.
This is definitely an old school place (you can tell by all the old people). I love seafood. I think that, if I were a fish, I would be a shark because I could eat all other fish including some of my sharky brethren. And maybe some scrap metal because sharks are also kind of stupid so that's in their nature. Oh yeah, back to the restaurant. I went here with a friend and we both got the tilapia dinner-thing, except he had his fried. I got a side order of potato pancakes and it was actually quite boss if I do say so myself. At first, I thought that they didn't give you enough for a meal but after I ate everything I was actually pretty satisfied. I can't think of anything poor to say about this place, really. Oh yeah, there's also a badass sailor dude on a boat for their sign--which is most important.
(4)Marie N.
I ordered a fried cod dinner to go and was very pleased. The dinner came with 4 small cod chunks. As another reviewer said, it seemed like it wouldn't be enough for a meal but it was. The seasoned fries were delicious and I loved their tartare sauce. I would have rated my experience 5 stars but I subtracted one star because my "fruit" side was just a small cup of canned fruit cocktail I was expecting some sliced fresh fruit. IMO, there is no excuse for a restaurant to serve canned fruit cocktail. Also, the signs say that bread is no longer served with dinners unless you ask for it. So be sure to ask for it. I recommend this restaurant.
(4)Tom W.
We got an order to go and the food was great. Shrimp, Walleye, and Fried Clams. Yum ! Next time I will get the Hush Puppies
(4)Gina L.
Still cant beat the value here. Great fish and chips for the price. Tartar and the hot sauce combo is the finishing touch. Will be back!
(4)Mike S.
I really want to give this place five stars because it's a mom and pop place. However, it has become more of a great grandma and great grandpa place - may they RIP. Dingey, rundown and unappetizing best describes the interior. The fish is usually good and reasonably priced. However, the breads and sides are outdated enough so as to start your stomach dry heaving.
(2)Doug P.
First time visit today, won't be going back. Seems like the grease they fry the shrimp in hasn't been changed ina while, had a funny taste to it. Baked potato seemed like it was cooked a day or two ago. Cole slaw was good. The lady that took my order had no personality, didn't even say Hi or thank you.
(2)Chris K.
We used to love Door County Fish. It used to be reasonable and delicious. Recently we ordered 2 broiled salmon dinners to bring home. They were over $15 each and you only got a little bit of coleslaw. The salmon was swimming in juice. Just not the same and not very good.
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