An amazing dining experience is most memorable when both the food and the atmosphere are outstanding. There’s a lakeside seafood restaurant in Carlyle, Illinois that offers just that, especially if you love fried fish.

This photo-worthy establishment is perfect for daily or special-occasion dining, but the best things about it is that it won’t break the bank. Scroll on to learn all about this nautical diner.

Situated on a 26,000-acre lake in Southern Illinois, Fishhouse is a casual seafood restaurant with the best sights, smells, and tastes. When you're looking for a casual place to eat that's easy on the wallet, this fabulous joint is the perfect place to visit.
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Check out these immaculate views. Sit outside when the weather is nice to watch the gentle waves of the lake and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery.
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Even when the weather does not allow for patio seating, this lakeside seafood restaurant is still a lovely place to dine. The interior is rustic and nautical, making you feel like you're on the inside of a boat.
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Fishhouse has a simple menu that will please any seafood lover. You can order fried fish by the pound or have it prepared in a taco. The restaurant also serves fried shrimp.
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At most, you'll pay $12.99 for a whole pound of fried fish.
Additional menu items include burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, soups, salads, hushpuppies, and potato salad. There are also a plethora of amazing appetizers like fried cheese, funnel cake fries, fried mushrooms, and onion rings.
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Sandwiches start around $7 and appetizers are only about $5 each.
This amazing lakeside seafood restaurant is only open four days a week. Stop by Thursday between 4 and 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Fishhouse is located at 13551 Dam East Access Area, Carlyle, IL 62231, and you can learn more about it on its website or Facebook page.

For more great seafood, check out the eight best hole-in-the-wall fried fish joints in Illinois that only the locals know about.

If you’ve ever been to this lakeside seafood restaurant, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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