This Illinois Fish Spot Offers Fresh Food Cooked Straight From The River

If you're looking for a place to dine on the freshest fish in Illinois, look no further than the seasonal E-Town Restaurant. This restaurant is one-of-a-kind in that it catches, cleans, and cooks the fish for you right on site, so you're guaranteed the freshest of fresh seafood! Let's have a look at this incredible establishment located in southern Illinois.

E-Town Restaurant is located in the town of Elizabeth in southern Illinois and sits right along the Ohio River. Here you will find some of the freshest fish dishes in the state.

The catfish offered on the menu is either caught fresh from the river or is pond-raised. The restaurant then cleans, cuts, and cooks the catfish. When you order fish from here, you are guaranteed the freshest around.

There are plenty catfish options on the menu. You can order either the River or Pond Catfish Dinner which comes with baked beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and your choice of potatoes.

Or perhaps you'll prefer the River Catfish snack which comes with 5-6 pieces of catfish and hushpuppies or the Pond Catfish snack which comes with a catfish filet and hushpuppies. Fish can also be ordered by the pound, if available.

While the fish is a must-order item on the menu, there are other items available. You can also choose from tenderloin, burgers, and grilled chicken as well as a variety of snacks like hushpuppies, baked beans, and tater tots.

As for dining space, the interior of this establishment is incredibly casual with views of the river right out the window.

But when the weather cooperates, feel free to sit outside and dine on your fresh fish entree as you stare out into the water. The views here are unbelievable!

Have you ever dined on the freshest fish in Illinois here at E-Town Restaurant along the Ohio River? Tell us in the comments if you have and what the experience was like. To learn more about E-Town Restaurant and when it is open for the season, follow the Facebook page.

If you're ever in the mood for some of the best fish and chips in the state, head to Carter's Fish Market in Springfield.