Maricque's Bar

Amazing food, amazing service. I go here pretty frequently, and everything is always as good as ever. Most recently, I had perch with and without bones, and both were crispy and delicious, fried to perfection, but without excessive batter. The staff is also great. I feel right at home, whether it's been two weeks or two years. All in all, it was a great experience. Also, I would like to add that this is a great place if you happen to be in town and want to try a great Wisconsin fish fry. Update: I should have mentioned this before, but all of the fish is available with gluten-free breading! I tried it tonight, and it was just as good as the regular breading.

I was here on 1-26-24 for my Wisconsin Friday Fish Fry. I had the perch platter. The Perch here is so delicious, flavorful, And just melts in your mouth. The customer service is always top notch. The Food Is always so good. The ope Inna glass and Badger Inna Glass here are both recommended. Always on point. They sell merchandise! The place is a historic site and since they opened in 1932. 92 years in business for a reason. I definitely recommend this place. Great place to go with family and friends. #FoodieDuaneTheWisconsinite

If you’re going to be in Green Bay once in your life, you need to visit here for their deep fried perch. Other white fish are also good, but I’ve had perch there since I was a child (50 years). Staff is wonderful, atmosphere is relaxed, food is to die for

Fish fry was delicious. Best we've had in a long time. We ordered walleye, bluegill and perch, French fries and onion rings. Our waitress was great! This was our first time and we will be returning.

A bit dark. Shocked by light outside. Would benefit from a single window. Super slammed on fish Friday - but worth every delicious minute.

They definitely had some great fish fry! And cheese curds, it was my first time and it was recommended bybmy local friend. Since im here for 2 weeks of work definitely had to stop by and give them a shot and they did not disappoint. Thank you definitely wanna come back for seconds

Environment is lovely, definitely a pub atmosphere great food and vibe , staff is super sweet, and fast to serve especially considering how busy this place gets.

Fish fry was excellent. Service was great! We had the cod & Bluegill combo, and Lake Perch w /no bones! 😉 Super busy during Lent season, but wait staff was friendly, customers were friendly and answered our "first-Timers" questions! No silverware, unless you ask.. So, ask for napkins! :) We will be back. Just plan for a wait. We have better expectations now! :)

Amazing food! Best fish fry around! Locally ran establishment over 90 years old. Iconic in Green Bay. They even have a gluten free option!

Hands-down, one of our favorite fish fries in the area! This place really isn't a supper club vibe - but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Just don't go walking in expecting that. It's kind of divey - but in the best way. Don't get me wrong, I love a good dive bar. And I would not hesitate to come here - again and again and again. It's just realllllly casual. Again, totally ok with that! Highly recommend the fish fry. And you cannot go wrong with an Old Fashioned here!

Really good fish fries, and a lot of finger food. But don't order the old fashions. They're pretty generic and fake.

So thoroughly Wisconsin. You can have anything you want to eat...as long as it comes out of the lake!! Perch, bluegill, walleye...so good! And $2.00 Schlitz on Weds night. Classic Green Bay fish fry and very popular with the locals. Only open on Weds and Fri so plan accordingly!

Maricque's is an old neighborhood tavern. It offers only fried fish and sides. The fish, onion rings, and cheese curds were excellent. No utensils are offered as this is all finger food (no cole slaw). The place was packed with locals (always a good sign). The Old Fashions were delicious as well. I love these local gems and highly recommend Maricque's if you want a good fish fry.

Excellent perch! Al a cart for pretty much everything, so it's not cheap. It was very busy, but everything was handled well.

I'm always looking for a great fish fry place. We decided to try this place instead of our usual go to. We walked in behind a group of people and didn't know what the process was. The waitress was great as she told us to stand in line for a table in the dining room or grab a table in the bar if one opened. We followed the group ahead of us and waited for a table. Took just under 30 minutes but we chatted and enjoyed our drinks in line. I had the bluegill with cheese curds and my husband had cod and onion rings. We also enjoyed Makers Mark old fashioneds. Drinks were good and fish was definitely plentiful! Onion rings and cheese curds had great flavor and even though I prefer yellow curds, I would order them again. Portion size is large, so sides are not necessary. We will be back. Great service!

Stopped in recently for a Friday fish fry and it was as advertised. Great fish, old fashioneds and fast service.

Best perch in Wisconsin hands down. Excellent cheese curds and onion rings. Perfect old fashioned. I have driven in blizzards to get here when I am in the area

Love this place-best perch ever! We have been going there for a fish fry since my kids were babies!

So in Green Bay for work and I'm into going to places where locals go and Yelp isn't ranking top 10 places because those typically could be more upscale! I want the hole in the wall place that's been around forever but has a local crowd who are known by first names and those locals know the entire staff by first name! This place has been around since 1932 and today is open 3 days a week and not regular hours! The menu is one side of a page and not a ton of offerings which means what they do serve is kick butt! The fish fry of perch is absolutely ridiculously amazing! The portions are solid and the flavor of fresh lake perch is second to none! They offer them boned or no bone! They lightly battered them and get them up to perfection! You get some rye bread and for those who believe in traditional Danish style food you get raw onion on the rye bread! Service is outstanding and the staff are very engaging and welcomed this out of towner as one of their own! They shared he history of the place and that makes this place even cooler! Highly recommended and will absolutely be back! I've included some pictures of the place but you have to go to experience it! To see more pictures of this place and others go to Kam Finds Food page on Facebook and Instagram and join the foodie community! We want all you foodies to come join in our journey!

Good fish fry. Onion rings were a little bit greesy. Service at the vbat was very good

Thank you Megan and Allie!!! Great service!!! Will definitely be back for fish fry. Great staff!!!

Honestly the BEST fish fry ever-we had an app of cheese curds and all shared perch and blue gill and was unreal! The staff was so incredibly kind and welcoming-so refreshing to see

Hello Wisconsin!!!!! This place is friendly....old school...yellow perch and bluegill...cheese curds and delicious fries....and to top it off, I learned about onion slices on buttered rye bread! I took some of those fries, folded that onion sliced up rye bread, and made me a sammich. The portions were generous and we enjoyed the old fashions in sweet and sour. Stop by. It's a historical/traditional type place. Loved it all! Lastly, keep it alive so younger folk can understand what living good is all about.

Local! Yeah like totally local. Some of the best deep fried fish I've ever had. And right out of the 50's. Try the Perch with bone in. It's well worth the work. The staff will show you how to remove the bones.

The fish is good. Expensive but good. This is the locals go to spot, it's not a food place. They serve food on just a few days. This is a bar. The fish is about $20 for just fish no sides. With that being said. I probably go elsewhere for fish next time. Don't believe the hype. I'm giving it 3 stars for the friendliest bartenders. FYI. Friday's are packed and the menu has fried fish and shrimp. Nothing else all.

Great fish fry. Lightly breaded. Perfect. Nothing fancy but very comfortable with friendly wait staff.

Wonderful Fish Fry on Wednesday and Friday, with lunch on Friday and Saturday. Great fish selection: Perch (single-3, single-4, double-6, and triple-9), blue gill (yummy), whitefish, cod, pike and shrimp, and you can do a combo of any or all. Meals come with a side of buttered dark rye topped with a slice of sweet onion. Sides of fried cheese curds were obviously homemade (irregular sizes), and the crust was dark and crunchy with a soft creamy meaty interior and fries were perfectly crispy. Fast service - we actually had 2 servers come to take our order within 5 minutes of sitting down. Food came out within 15 minutes despite how busy they were, and was obviously freshly cooked..... hot, and not dried out from a heat lamp. The ambience is definitely "bar", but there is a separate dining room.... Just what you'd expect for a Wisconsin Fish Fry. Chinette plates, napkin bins on the table, and you have to ask for (plastic) forks and knives - although we ended up using our fingers anyway. Stinkin' GOOD!

Maricque's Bar was on our bucket list for a while so when we got the chance, we took it! We were in town from San Fransisco, we got nothin like this out there! Fresh Lake Perch and Bluegills fried in clean fresh oil can't go wrong and they did not, outstanding! Our server Julia was delightful, and the beer was cold. This a bar in every way, the plates are Chinet, the forks are plastic but the noise level is not a problem. We are huge fans of The Sherwood Club and Teibel's in North West Indiana and found the Lake Perch on par, delicious. While I have eaten at The Belgian Bear Café in Brisbane and the Cadieux Café in Detroit, I was not familiar with onion or rye bread? Price was OK, worth the trip we shall return.

Not sure how this place has any bad reviews. Outstanding all around, it's packed for a reason. Can't wait to go back. GO PACK!!

When I say this is the Best Fish Fry on this planet, I'm not exaggerating. The Bay Perch and Bluegills are to die for. Served with buttered black bread and a much needed slice of onion. Simplistic and perfect!! I drive 3 hours for this dinner and don't hesitate a bit.

Best fish fry in Green Bay! And Old Fashioneds are also great. Great prices and love the onion rings!

Amazing perch! You can get with bones or without bones. Definitely the best in Green Bay. They had a great drive thru system for COVID.

We ordered to go: a double perch, double blue gill, and fries. Maricque's fish is the real deal people! Brings back fond memories of my dad bringing fish home on Friday. I can honestly say this is the first time Greg started eating before any photos could be snapped. It was that good! Love that homemade tartar sauce. Eat a piece of fish with the bread and onion, make a sandwich, whatever you do it's fantastic! Also, double grandma approved!

Found this place because of Yelp! We came here for our first date. The perch is very good. They did not have bone in, however I did find a half dozen bones. My date had never had bluegill before so I ordered bluegill and perch so she could try it. We both agreed the bluegill was AMAZING! Staff was very friendly and courteous. No eating utensils. Not a big deal! I would highly recommend trying this place if Friday Fish Fries are your thing!!!!

If you are wanting a restaurant that conforms to current style sensibilities, stay away. This place was written up in the paper so I had to try it. Surprised their history wasnt highlighted in writing in the restaurant anywhere. (Maybe Google?) Knowing helped me better enjoy the atmosphere. It's authentic Wisconsin and a bit of a throwback. Clean but not fresh or new. Remember Grandma's 1950's chrome edged formica tables and pink-vinyl covered chairs? They're still here! Service is super friendly. I can tell people like working here. The food is quick, hot, good, good drinks. The fish is awesome. With a single (3) I was able to enjoy a generous serving of catfish, blue gill, and perch. My husband had a single (4) with cod, whitefish, catfish and perch. I had to do the traditional bite of buttered rye with sweet onion, just to say I had. It was surprisingly good. I guess traditions have merit sometimes! Paper plates, tarter sauce, paper napkins for quick clean up. Beverages in high quality pint tumblers. Guessing the bartender is a key part of the meal as Old Fashioneds were on many of our neighbors' tables. Packed even while competing with GB's Restaurant Week.

By far best fresh fish place in town. Crazy busy on Friday's 4-9 but expected. Owner Jamie is great behind the bar.

Absolutely the best fish in Green Bay. By FAR. They are a hole in the wall, great place. It does get a little pricey but they do catch their own fish so it's worth it. Also, the service speed is on the slow side, but again it's worth it. They only serve food on Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturday for lunch, because the other days they are out fishing.

I always make it a point to come to Maricque's every time I'm in Green Bay, and usually on the first night I'm there if it isn't too late (and especially if it's Friday), as the fried perch, walleye, northerns, and lawyers can't be beat. While the atmosphere at Maricque's is nothing to write home about (dark wood paneling, mica-flecked acoustic ceiling tiles, weird googie-era stonework somewhere), and yes, you might be surrounded by screaming children from time to time, there is absolutely nothing pretentious or contrived about it. Maybe they could sell you more beers if the servers were slightly more attentive to the folks who come to Maricque's for fish, but every time I've visited this place however long I waited was worth every second. Sure some of the patrons smell so strongly of cigarettes that it sometimes seems like someone is smoking inside the bar. You might not like whatever sporting events are on the monitor and you might not like having to wait a while for someone to deliver you a lemon slice from the bar to dress your fish with. Maricque's is the kind of place that Time Forgot, that you might see in the movie "Fargo," and that retains its originality just because everything is so stripped down and the menu is straight out of the 19th century. And while some folks look down their noses on places like Maricque's because you can't get a mircogreen salad with crusted goat cheese and sherry vinaigrette and a nice syrah to go with your fish, and there is no Sriracha on the condiment cart (there is no condiment cart at all), their ilk missed a few vital things about the place and its style. First, Maricque's is a very human joint. It's not trying to get a Michelin three-star ranking. It just wants to drink its beer and watch its sports, like 98% of the rest of Green Bay. Screaming children are practically fixtures in bars across the upper Midwest, and usually their nice and practical upper Midwestern parents tell them to "shut up" when they get out of hand. Second, Maricque's is a bar, and doesn't call itself a restaurant because it's not a restaurant. Yes, when the foodie revolution finally hits Green Bay they'll serve their own house-made landjaeger and pickled eggs or do up a whole tapas or sausage sandwich menu for happy hour, and they might end up with some mustard and malt vinegar floating around the place, but they already provide a homemade tartar sauce with the fish, and that ought to count for something. Plus, all the fish they serve is locally caught, and I would not be surprised if the butter and onion that come with the pumpernickel rye bread (as well as the bread itself) were locally sourced also. Third, Maricque's does one thing REALLY well, and that is frying fish. Too much other crap going on might detract from what should be going on: beer, fish, bread, butter, onions, and good company. Which brings me to my next point. Fourth, beer IS the condiment you've been missing, and it's been right under your nose all along. Nothing is more Wisconsin than fried fish and beer, except maybe brats and Belgian trippe and beer, Montmorency cherries in Door County, blind robbins and beer, and limburger/onion/mustard sandwiches and beer. These combinations all endure because they work, and if you understand Wisconsin culture, you understand why beer can be an excellent condiment for many foods (or moods...or moments). Butter and onions are ubiquitous everywhere in the state, and boiling brats in beer, butter, and onions before you grill them is da bomb (and something the locals will teach you). Last, if you understand Wisconsin culture, you understand why there don't need to be utensils and the only shiny things in Maricque's are the TV screens, the video games, and the flecks in the ceiling tiles. Wisconsin folk don't need all that gobbbledygook--they enhance their surroundings through the use of an ancient yet surprisingly efficient technology: spontaneous oral language-mediated human interaction. It's realtime, and usually there are no software compatibility issues, nor does it require a download from the app store or Wi-Fi. So what if the scene inside Maricque's on any given day looks like it could be 40 years old and that somehow a rogue time capsule has hijacked and translocated your corporeal being? If you want to taste the whitest, flakiest, crispiest, and freshest of the animals that swim in Lake Michigan, you have to give Maricque's a try. Make sure to ask them what the freshest thing on the menu is, and remember that since the fish are caught nearby, the kinds they have on hand at any given time may vary (lawyer season is my personal favorite, but the perch are ALWAYS good). Sneak in your own mustard, lemons, or malt vinegar if you have to, but enjoy the opportunity to have your frame of reference readjusted so that you start paying attention again to the honest and simple things in life. Beer, fried fish, good friends, Amen. And yes, the unboned fillets have the most flavor.

I've been coming to Maricque's for literally my entire life. It's a generational thing, having been preceded by my parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. You know they're doing something right to have been open that long. Put simply, there is nowhere on earth with better fried fish. Since I don't live in Green Bay, I've looked, and I promise you there's nothing. The fish is so good that you don't need real plates, any silverware, or any sides. It was a major incident when this place started serving french fries, and don't even get me started on their new fried chicken ways. In my day, you had to carry in anything that wasn't fish, and a relative (by marriage, thank god) did just that. 10 of us eating fish, and 1 eating a foot-long sub sandwich from Zeppelin's (RIP!) Anyhow, don't eat the chicken, don't order fries, just order the perch. It was caught that morning and comes out either boneless or with bones. Grandpa swears it tastes better on the bones, but it's twice as much work to eat, and this fish is delicious either way. You get 3, 4, 6, or 9 fillets (a single, single, double, or triple, confusingly enough), homemade tartar sauce, and buttered pumpernickel rye bread with a slice of sweet onion on top. Eat it all, even the onion. This is a bad date restaurant, unless your date has great taste. Everything tastes even better now that it's not smoky in the place - once upon a time there was a cloud halfway to the floor. And about the wait - just deal. It's not like drinks are expensive, even by Green Bay standards. And they have awesome vintage arcade games! This place is an absolute Wisconsin classic. It hasn't changed (except for new TV's) in the last 20 years, and I think the owners and loyal customers wouldn't have it any other way. What are you waiting for? Just go already, wontcha?

Maricque's is one of the most amazing places on Earth . .the kind of place that you have to try before you die. An unassuming dive bar in the spotty North side of Green Bay, the place is transformed to a bustling pit of activity with lines around the block on Wednesday and Friday nights when they have what many consider to be the best fish fry in Green Bay - or the whole world depending on who you ask. I'm allergic to fish and, let me tell you, it was damn tempting to eat it anyway but of course I didn't. Instead I drank some beers as my Father and Brother inhaled thier plates of perfectly fried perch. The only food this place serves is fish (and booyah on Saturdays) but even if you don't eat fish you should find somebody who does and take them here. It's an unforgettable experience and you get the feeling you are witnessing something that is increasingly rare these days . . a true local institution. A place where people dredge themselves out in the sub-zero temperatures to sit elbow to elbow with thier neighbors and eat some serious comfort food.

We were visiting Green Bay from Erie, Colorado and were invited to dine for dinner at Maricque s on Friday night, last Friday of June. The crowds were crazy. The parking lot was full. The noise was outrageous. The food was good. The service was great, personable, and home-town friendly. The ambiance was fun. The wait was short. The prices are reasonable. Nobody appeared less than happy. The single fish (3 fish) plate, bone-in, was recommended and we obliged. Waitress Dawn was asked to show us personally how to remove fish bones. Dawn took time out of busily wiping and waiting tables to wash her hands, sit down and handle our fish in the manner it was supposed to be. Within 1 minute, she showed the perfect bone removal then waited patiently while we attempted our own removal. PERFECT! We were able to scarf without swallowing bones. Thanks Dawn! And THANK YOU to the rest of the wait staff for your wonderful, home-town friendly service.

Best perch fry around. The atmosphere is a little grungy which makes it feel old time authentic. The blue gills are excellent as well. I have yet to experience the succulent nature of Marique's fish anywhere else. It can get crowded - so if you don't like crowds go early or go later.

I've drove past this bar many times, knowing nothing about it. I saw online an article for best fish frys in Wisconsin and Maricque's made the list. This intrigued, so I had to try it out. I brought a group of friends to try it out. This place has very limited hours as it's only open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. We went on a Friday and it was packed! The parking lot is small so we had to park in other near-by lots. One half there's a bar with some high tables, the other half is a dining area with lower seated tables. The crowd was older and it was pretty dark which gave it that creepy dive bar feel. The food here was great. I got a single order of the perch which was light and crisp. There's nothing more exciting then eating that slice of bread with an onion slice...except after eating it when you realize you have the worst breathe ever. One thing to add, no silverware and the food is served on paper plates. Some people might not like that, but I didn't mind. It does make it an easy clean up for the wait staff.

Just left Mariques and am quite upset with the fish/prices. They upped their prices which is understandable because of the lack of getting fish. The single perch (3 fish) is now $12.50 and the single cod is $12.50. I ordered a single order of two perch and one cod. I received my fish plus a slice of rye bread with a little end piece of onion. When my bill came it was $16.75. I questioned this and was told that the cod is priced by the pound. I was not told this when I ordered. Two perch would come to $8.34 which means they charged me $8.41 for one cod. I have been going there for many, many years, but not any more. I don't feel they care about the customers anymore, just how much money they can make.

If you like the traditional Friday Night Fish Fry, I would recommend this place. The perch is fresh, and price is reasonable.

Great Fish. Busy Busy Busy on Friday nights. get there early if you can. Loved the Old Fashions too.....;-0

This a typical blue collar pub. One element is the dining area light is dark which makes it hard to read the menu, which is shot enough to be on a table topper. Clean restrooms. The perch taste very fresh. Served with nice mild sweet onion on rye bread. It filled my craving for a few weeks. However I will go back before I return to UT later in spring. Next time I may well go on a Saturday have the bouya and the fish. Fresh perch served on Fri. & Sat. only.

I was mandated to meet here for a family event, organized by people who had never been here. One of the trashiest places I've ever had the displeasure of visiting. Bad service, greasy food, poor lighting, rotten smell, creepy people. A two hour punishment, I will never come back.

Some of the best perch I've ever had. Loved the local feel and the service was amazing. Our server was happy to give us some of the history and local feel. Been to Green Bay many times and look forward to coming back here. Take the 'grungy feel' reviews to heart, but don't let it be a turn-off. This is a great darker, older bar - that is genuine and family friendly. I felt that everyone there had been coming to this place for years.

Great place to expeirence traditional Wisconsin fish fry. No frills, paper plates, no silverware, etc. Just great perch and old school bar environment.

ok--would have given 5 stars, but for two reasons--1. they dont do smelts all year around---come on, just because it wouldnt be fresh is no excuse. 2. no old style. other than that, someone from work took me there for wednesday night fish fry. seeing that i have moved out of the midwest and really missed these, i was turned into a very happy camper that night. got some of the fish, and a couple leinenkugel's so it wasnt a total bust. yes, the atmosphere is upper midwest tavern, but what the hey--we aren't there for the atmosphere, but we are there for the fish, the beer, the camaraderie, the sheer enjoyment of fish fry. and yes, i will definitely will be back!! hopefully during smelt season.

Best fish fry in Green Bay! This place is a bar that serves fish (only on Wednesdays and Fridays ... Booyah on Sundays) otherwise they do not have a food menu. The service is a little slow, the old fashioneds are strong and the perch is so yummy!! Just try it and embrace the dive-bar setting!

Great Friday fish fry. No frills, but great perch. I will now extend my Packer weekends to include Friday just so I can make it to Maricque's. service was great - our waitress even showed us how to debone the fish. It was very good this way but would take me all night to eat em this way.

Simply the best! There is nothing even close to this place! Fish fry was phenomenal!

Excellent perch and onion rings! The only complaint is that they did give me any utensils for eating!

This is hands down the best fish in GB! It's not just that they catch their own fish, it's also that everthing is served on thick paper plates the atmosphere is one of a kind. You would drive by if you didn't know it was there. Make it a destination, I promise you won't be disapointed. Oh and if you go on a Friday at peak dinner hours be prepared to wait!

Love this place! It's always packed on Fridays for the fish fry which is delicious and highly recommended. My grandparents used to come here a lot. I like the dim lighting and they sell candy bars up at the bar. Win!