You wouldn’t know it from its unassuming exterior, but there is a fish market in Illinois that locals can’t resist. It serves the best seafood in the state, and you’ll have to taste it yourself to see.

Nothing beats fresh seafood, so let’s check out your new favorite restaurant, shall we?

If you're familiar with the Springfield area, you've probably at least heard of this long-running seafood restaurant. Carter's Fish Market has been around since 1983 and has been a special part of locals' lives ever since.
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Carter's serves up the best seafood in the state Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Typical hours are 11 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m.
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Menu items include walleye, catfish, and shrimp as well as hush puppies, corn fritters, okra, slaw, and fries.
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Just looking at this food makes you crave that crispy yet tender bite. It's not hard to see why this is the often called the best seafood in Illinois.
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The food here is so good that it has won awards, including for best carp sandwich, best fish fry, and best food truck. Grab a bite at the window and check out the marketplace inside where you'll find fresh, raw fish and a plethora of sides, drinks, condiments, and other things to pair with your meal.
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Carter’s Fish Market is located in Springfield at 1900 S Grand Ave E, and you can get more information on its Facebook page.

For more great places for fresh fish, check out these 10 Illinois restaurants that also serve amazing seafood.

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