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Lawrence Fish Market

Name: Lawrence Fish Market
Address: 3920 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, US
Telephone: (773) 267-6838
Price range: $

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Lawrence Fish Market is one of the best sushi restaurants in Chicago for cheap eats, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Lawrence Fish Market has operated on Lawrence Avenue long enough to earn the kind of neighbourhood credibility that no marketing budget can manufacture.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Lawrence Fish Market has operated on Lawrence Avenue long enough to earn the kind of neighbourhood credibility that no marketing budget can manufacture. It is a Vietnamese immigrant-owned counter-service spot, and everything about the format — functional room, quick turnover, cash-preferred transactions — signals that the kitchen's priorities are entirely with what lands in front of you rather than how it is delivered. At a price point well under $15 for a complete meal, it represents one of the more honest value propositions currently operating in Chicago's lunch landscape, and the lines that reportedly form at peak hours are a more reliable endorsement than any review. The menu centers on three preparations that diners consistently return for: the fish and rice, the Vietnamese broth bowl, and the grilled fish plate. The fish and rice is understood to be cooked to order, which at this price level is not a given and matters considerably. The Vietnamese broth bowl is what draws the sharpest attention from those familiar with the genre — accounts suggest a kitchen working from genuine familiarity with the cooking rather than calibrating it toward a broader, less demanding audience. The grilled fish plate completes a short menu that knows exactly what it is trying to do and does not dilute the proposition with unnecessary additions. This is a lunch destination with a specific logic: arrive early or after the main rush, come with a clear sense of what you want, and judge the place on the food alone. It functions best for the solo diner or a small group moving efficiently through a meal. Cash is preferred, and the pace is not leisurely. If the occasion calls for a room that flatters you, look elsewhere — but if the occasion calls for eating well without the surrounding apparatus, this counter is worth understanding on its own terms.

Linh Tran, Dining Writer

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Chicago | 3920 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA

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Budget-friendly

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Lawrence Fish Market looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Fish and rice and Vietnamese broth bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,756 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 1,756 Google reviews

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Sushi in Chicago

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Budget-friendly

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Google rating: 9.4 from 1,756 reviews

Price point: $

Popular dishes: Fish and rice, Vietnamese broth bowl, Grilled fish plate

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Address: 3920 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Phone: (773) 267-6838
Price: $
TastyPals score: 9.1/10
Google rating: 9.4 (1,756 reviews)
Cuisine: Sushi
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Lawrence Fish Market serve?

Lawrence Fish Market is a Sushi restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Lawrence Fish Market has operated on Lawrence Avenue long enough to earn the kind of neighbourhood credibility that no marketing budget can manufacture.

What is Lawrence Fish Market best for?

Lawrence Fish Market is best for cheap eats. Lawrence Fish Market looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Fish and rice and Vietnamese broth bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,756 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Lawrence Fish Market?

Lawrence Fish Market is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,756 reviews

What should I order at Lawrence Fish Market?

Start with Fish and rice, Vietnamese broth bowl and Grilled fish plate. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Lawrence Fish Market worth visiting?

Lawrence Fish Market holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,756 reviews. Lawrence Fish Market looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Fish and rice and Vietnamese broth bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,756 Google reviews.

Where is Lawrence Fish Market located?

Lawrence Fish Market is located at 3920 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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