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Sandwiches share the menu with chicken & fish dishes at this straightforward fast-food restaurant.
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Address: 5790 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Phone: (513) 818-8124
Website: http://www.hookchickenfish.com/
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At Hook Fish & Chicken restaurants, sandwiches share the menu with chicken & fish dishes at this straightforward fast-food restaurant.
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Online ordering menu for Hook Fish & Chicken. We offer a variety of food here at Hook Fish & Chicken Cincinnati. Our menu features wings, tilapia, shrimp, …
Hook Fish and Chicken – Reading
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Reviews
Thang
PROS
➕ Healthy options
➕ Economical Lunch Special combo
CONS
➖ Restroom is unavailable for customers
Date visited: 10/17/2024
There’s something comforting about Hook Fish & Chicken, something honest. It’s one of those places where nothing’s new, nothing’s polished, and somehow, that’s what makes it feel real. Like every old mark and faded corner holds the stories of people who’ve come and gone. It feels like street food from another country, the kind of shop you’d go to because it just does things right.
I come at noon, like always, catching their Lunch Special. A few cars out front, a couple of familiar faces at the counter, and a man, Middle Eastern, I think, greets me with the most expressionless gesture. I go with combo number 1 like I always do.
The waiting area’s nearly empty, save for a handful of chairs meant for people passing through. Everyone here is quiet, purposeful. They’re here to grab their food and go, without any need for small talk. I find that I like this unspoken understanding; it gives the place a feeling of calm, almost like being surrounded by people who, like me, come here for the simplicity.
It only takes about 10 minutes for my order to arrive, hot and fragrant, and as soon as I open it, I know I’ll find exactly what I came for. The tilapia is golden-crisp on the outside and tender within, with just enough salt, lime, and pepper. No strange taste, just that fresh flavor that tells me they care about what they serve. The shrimp, too, has this touch of sweetness, tasting as if it came from the ocean straight to my plate. And the fries, perfectly seasoned and fried to a crisp, rivaling even McDonald’s.
I savor each bite, and only after I finish do I notice the free Coke on the side. A few sips cleanse my palate, refreshing me of the lingering fishy aftertaste of seafood.
Places like this remind me of what matters in a restaurant: food that’s fresh, cooked with care. I can never understand people who write off a place like this because of a clerk’s facial expression or attitude. To me, Hook Fish & Chicken has its own quiet charm, and every time I leave, I feel grateful that some things, at least, stay the same.
… more➕ Healthy options
➕ Economical Lunch Special combo
CONS
➖ Restroom is unavailable for customers
Date visited: 10/17/2024
There’s something comforting about Hook Fish & Chicken, something honest. It’s one of those places where nothing’s new, nothing’s polished, and somehow, that’s what makes it feel real. Like every old mark and faded corner holds the stories of people who’ve come and gone. It feels like street food from another country, the kind of shop you’d go to because it just does things right.
I come at noon, like always, catching their Lunch Special. A few cars out front, a couple of familiar faces at the counter, and a man, Middle Eastern, I think, greets me with the most expressionless gesture. I go with combo number 1 like I always do.
The waiting area’s nearly empty, save for a handful of chairs meant for people passing through. Everyone here is quiet, purposeful. They’re here to grab their food and go, without any need for small talk. I find that I like this unspoken understanding; it gives the place a feeling of calm, almost like being surrounded by people who, like me, come here for the simplicity.
It only takes about 10 minutes for my order to arrive, hot and fragrant, and as soon as I open it, I know I’ll find exactly what I came for. The tilapia is golden-crisp on the outside and tender within, with just enough salt, lime, and pepper. No strange taste, just that fresh flavor that tells me they care about what they serve. The shrimp, too, has this touch of sweetness, tasting as if it came from the ocean straight to my plate. And the fries, perfectly seasoned and fried to a crisp, rivaling even McDonald’s.
I savor each bite, and only after I finish do I notice the free Coke on the side. A few sips cleanse my palate, refreshing me of the lingering fishy aftertaste of seafood.
Places like this remind me of what matters in a restaurant: food that’s fresh, cooked with care. I can never understand people who write off a place like this because of a clerk’s facial expression or attitude. To me, Hook Fish & Chicken has its own quiet charm, and every time I leave, I feel grateful that some things, at least, stay the same.
Rob Bry
The best by far, bar none, of all of the Hook Fish & Chicken locations is the one on Colerain Ave…. don’t waste your money at the others. The location is carry out only, and for myself – it is nearly an hour drive (that’s one way), but it sure is worth it.
The buffalo wings are alright to good. Like all of the other locations – the fries fall a little short of being really good. But, the onion rings are fantastic! The fish, especially the catfish (that’s my personal preference)… the fish is phenomenal. And seriously, you might think, “It’s pre-boxed, and only $3.99… how good can those cakes be?” Answer: “Really good, so grab one while you’re there!” Take a drive to take a chance, and be blown away by the flavors of the best they have to offer… it’s worth it.
… moreThe buffalo wings are alright to good. Like all of the other locations – the fries fall a little short of being really good. But, the onion rings are fantastic! The fish, especially the catfish (that’s my personal preference)… the fish is phenomenal. And seriously, you might think, “It’s pre-boxed, and only $3.99… how good can those cakes be?” Answer: “Really good, so grab one while you’re there!” Take a drive to take a chance, and be blown away by the flavors of the best they have to offer… it’s worth it.
Christian Dior Latham
I only rated 2 because my fish dinner was horrible tasted rubbery ,very chewy it was very thin no meat . They buffalo wings was good though I would go back but not for the fish
… moreJarred Mack
You dont come here for the atmosphere and great service, you come here for the great take out corner food! Man this place is delicious. They cook everything fresh and to order. Fish fried hard and seasoned to perfection.
… moreDebbie R.
We always come back for more! The gyros and tsaisiki sauce are always good. The hamburgers are thick and juicy. We tried the perch tonight and the breading really made it! The young lady at the counter was friendly and helpful.
… moreEbony Huff
The worst one on colerain never have fresh fries or chicken never went 3 times never again! Glen way has always been good and the one in bond hill
… moreKenneth Eads
Food is a great value for your money spent. From party-size orders to personal orders. Huge selection of refreshments. Stop in and see the guys and they’ll get you together.
… moreIveta Swafford
Really sucks how bad KFC is getting. It’s so expensive it should be good and we got rude service / disgusting oily food / and they don’t refund only will make you eat this nasty stuff . I honestly hope yall shut down.
… moreMarrissa Neal
Took my pregnant daughter out for a nice meal before having to go to the hospital later and I really appreciated everything so much. She had never been there before… and I hadn’t been to one in many years. It was a nice moment for me and and daughter to spend one last day together before she became a mom herself. And the food and service was awesome… next time we come, we’ll have the latest addition to the tribe with us
… moreKaren McCracken
This was my first time visiting. I picked up lunch for my daughter and I treated myself as well. It was …I got the scrimp and fries. I’ve never been a fries kind of person but I ate them…next time I’ll just get their jumbo scrimp only cause I do love scrimp…thanks for setting me up for a return trip… Scrimp Here I Come
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