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.
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Guests order at the outdoor counter and then sit at picnic tables or in their car to enjoy the meals hot and fresh.
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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.
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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.
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Tilapia, pollack, chicken strips, and hot dogs are also on the menu at this roadside fish stand that locals can’t resist.
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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.
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Locals have known for years that this is the best place in the state to get fried fish, and it’s about time you tried it for yourself.
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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.
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Address: 1512 West Main Street, Grafton, IL, 62037
For more like this, check out these 10 roadside diners along Route 66 in Illinois.
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