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Willie's Hot Fish

5.6 • Fish & chips restaurant
🏠 Locally Owned
🥗 Potato Salad
🐟 Fish
🦞 Seafood
🧅 Onion Rings
🍽️ Lunch Spot
🧆 Hush Puppies
🥗 Coleslaw
🥘 Food
🥗 Salad
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Walk-up window in a tiny building serves made-to-order catfish with large portions and a small, plentiful menu. Atmosphere is casual with a brief wait time sign posted, reflecting fresh preparation. Food includes authentic Buffalo fish and seafood, with standout sides like coleslaw and potato salad.
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People are saying

"The food's breading is crispy and out of this world."

"I thought the seafood was some of the best I've ever had."

"I thought the fish was some of the best I've ever had."

Good to know

1

Expect a 10-15 minute wait for made-to-order fish.

2

Portions are large enough to share between two people.

3

Willie's Hot Fish is a black-owned, locally operated business.

Map showing 2355 State St
Willie's Hot Fish
5.6
2355 State St, Alton, Illinois, United States
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