Dine On A Picnic Table By The River At This Roadside Fish Stand In Illinois
Restaurants that survive in the middle of nowhere are the places you definitely want to check out before you kick the bucket. This roadside fish stand in Grafton, Illinois definitely belongs on your bucket list if you like fresh fried fish and rustic outdoor eating. Scroll on for more details.
Beasley's Fish Stand in southern Illinois basically sits right on the grandest river in America and is known for the best fried seafood this side of the Mississippi.
In addition to its laid-back atmosphere and delicious eats, this hot spot is known for its budget-friendly prices that haven't changed much over the years.
The most popular menu items are the catfish fritters, fried buffalo fish, and homemade baked beans. Sauces, pickles, onion rings, fries, hush puppies, and other sides make any meal complete.
No matter what you choose to order, no meal will cost you more than $10 for a full box of fresh fried fish. Be sure to bring cash, though, as that's all they accept here.
Beasley Fish also has a fish market that sells fresh fish by the pound. It is open Tuesday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (closing at 5 p.m. during the winter months). The food stand is open Tuesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Address: 1512 West Main Street, Grafton, IL, 62037
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
