# Fish spots in Joliet > Fish dishes that are treated with respect rather than being buried under heavy sauces. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/illinois/joliet/best-fish-food ## Places (10) ### 1. JD's BBQ Simple, spacious barbecue restaurant with a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like family. Lounge and event space offer room for gatherings with TVs and a bar area. Friendly energy and good music create a relaxed vibe. - Address: 221 Ruby St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/JD's-BBQ ### 2. All That And A Touch of Soul Small dining room with only five tables creates a cozy, down-home vibe that feels like a family gathering. Music and board games add to the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The place stands out for its authentic soul food and friendly, intimate setting. - Address: 318 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60436, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/AllThatAndATouchOfSoul ### 3. Richardson's Downtown Sports Bar and Grill Sports bar and grill with cozy, feel-good atmosphere and a family-like vibe. Offers outdoor seating and a full bar with cold beer and unique shots. Interior shows some unfinished details but maintains a warm, inviting energy. - Address: 81 N Chicago St #304, Joliet, IL 60432, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Richardson's-Downtown-Sports-Bar-and-Grill ### 4. Fritz's Pour House Bar Small, packed space with a classic old pub and dive bar feel creates a relaxed, chill atmosphere. Music and games add to the friendly, comforting vibe. Known for great Bloody Marys and a nostalgic Chicago-style pub experience. - Address: 1511 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Fritz's-Pour-House-Bar ### 5. Metro Grill & Bar Open kitchen layout reveals chefs at work, creating an interactive dining experience. Atmosphere shifts from cozy and elegant to a loud sports bar vibe with karaoke and buckets of beer. Features include slot machines, video games, and an outdoor patio with comfortable furniture and landscaping. - Address: 2019 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Metro-Grill-Bar ### 6. J J Fish & Chicken Takeout-only seafood spot with reasonable prices and a 25-year history offers large portions of excellent fried fish and amazing chicken tenders. The interior feels extremely hot, and some menu items may be unavailable. Lemon pepper seasoning stands out as a recommended flavor. - Address: 1220 Richards St B, Joliet, IL 60433, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/J-J-Fish-Chicken1 ### 7. Jameson's Pub Joliet Sports bar with many TVs and a large outdoor patio creates a lively, sometimes loud atmosphere. Cozy patio seating and a dog-friendly space offer a relaxed vibe outside, while inside feels energetic and busy during games. Flat metal ceilings contribute to high noise levels, making conversation difficult when crowded. - Address: 2755 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Jameson's-Pub-Joliet ### 8. White Fence Farm Chicken restaurant offers takeout only with huge portions and crispy fried chicken prepared through a special cooking process. Ambiance feels quaint and nostalgic, reminiscent of a grandmother's house. It stands out above fast food chains with a loyal following despite some changes in menu items. - Address: 80 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/WhiteFenceFarm1 ### 9. McBride's on 52 Large indoor space with plenty of seating and a busy outdoor patio featuring a small bar that welcomes dogs and allows smoking. Atmosphere ranges from loud and lively with reggae music and karaoke to mellow and friendly in quieter moments. The vibe leans toward a sports bar feel with TVs and casual outdoor dining. - Address: 2727 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/McBride's-on-52 ### 10. Mariscos El Vallartazo #3 Small seafood restaurant with live Sinaloa banda music that plays very loud, often making conversation difficult. Atmosphere feels lively and energetic, especially with the band taking song requests. Drinks like margaritas and micheladas are popular and well-prepared. - Address: 2761 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Mariscos-El-Vallartazo-3 ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.