Tin Fish Restaurant

What's better than enjoying a fish taco on the shore of lake Calhoun? Nothing. Excellent food (the bulk of these recipes come from the original Tin Fish in San Diego) and a fun format (you place your order at a walk-up window, then they call out your name when it's done) make for an excellent lunch or dinner. I look forward to it every summer. Pros: Excellent fish, you must try the Fish Tacos and the coleslaw is out of this world. Cons: Tough to find a seat and there are often long lines. more

This is the greatest little place I've run across in awhile. Right on Lake Calhoun with a glorious view, it is an amazing little gem that reminds me of some of the walk up window places along the coast in California. I didn't know it was here until a colleague of my husbands told us about it. I have had several different fish selections and they are all wonderful. My husband loves the fish tacos. My favorite is the walleye fish and chips. It attracts a very diverse crowd. Men in business suits, moms with strollers, motor cyclists, families, etc. It is a great spot for everyone. My only regret is that it is outdoor only so you have to wait for spring to visit. Oh, the coleslaw accompaniment is very good too. A fun spot. I love it. Pros: Beautiful view of Lake Calhoun, tasty fish choices, great price Cons: seasonal more

While walking around Lake Calhoun one evening, I stopped for a bottle of water at what I thought was the hot dog stand in the pavilion. I found myself looking at an extensive seafood menu with very reasonable prices. Since discovering this little gem on the lake, I have taken my husband, all my friends and every out-of-town guest I've had this summer to the Tin Fish. Every single person has had a great meal and loved sitting beside the lake to enjoy it. I will be waiting all winter for it to re-open next summer. This place is such a find! I highly recommend the seafood tacos (especially shrimp or mahi mahi), the crabcakes and the shrimp cocktail (the freshest I've ever had). Stay away from the non-seafood items such as the quesadillas and the burgers. Pros: Prices, Food, View Cons: No indoor seating, awful burgers more