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"Pleasant House’s Friday-only fish fry uses Lake Superior whitefish and beer in the batter. An underrated aspect of the restaurant is its sauces: the lemon-caper tartar sauce is a terrific complement to the fish." - Sam Nelson
Savory British pies, craft beers, and British-inspired pub fare
2119 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608 Get directions
$20–30
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6 Postcards
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