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Chowdown Showdown Poll: Who has the Best Fish Fry in Buffalo Grove?

Cast your vote by 5 p.m. Thursday.

 

We received a flood of enthusiastic responses this week when we asked where hungry Buffalo Grove residents go for a good fish fry.

Buffalo Grove Patch received a record 59 nominations from community members who made it clear that there are two places to find a great fish fry in town: The Arboretum Club’s Wild Goose Café and Prairie House Tavern.

Which one is the best? That’s what will be determined this week, when the two restaurants face off in the Chowdown Showdown Fish Fry poll.

The poll will be open until 5 p.m. Thursday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

Check back Friday to see which restaurant is named Buffalo Grove's Chowdown Showdown Fish Fry Champion!

  • Who Has the Best Fish Fry in Buffalo Grove?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • The Arboretum Club's Wild Goose Cafe
        739 (33%)
    • Prairie House
        1452 (66%)
    Total votes: 2191
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
About this column: Patch readers help settle the great food debate in Buffalo Grove. Related Topics: Arboretum Club, Best of Buffalo Grove, Chowdown Showdown, Prairie House, and fish fry

Oreo Cookie

2:27 pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Arboretum Club is THE BEST!! High quality food. great service, and friendly people :)

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Beatlejuice

2:30 pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Arboretum club fish fry is muy bien

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Stu lappin

12:13 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie house hands down is the best.

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Stephanie

2:25 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie house is the best fish fry and there staff is really good looking!

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Morgan Sullivan

3:27 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie House beer battered fish fry is delicious, also offering ALL U CAN EAT fish fry! Their outstanding fish fry is available 7 days a week year round!

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Steve James

3:32 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie House is really good, I have only been there a few times but I love their Friday night fish frys!

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Drake Peach

3:34 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I see why Prairie House is destroying the competition, their fish is to die for, all while being surrounded by an amazing atmosphere and a staff that is out of this world

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Drunk Dan

3:36 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie House is really good, I always go for their fish, I have only been to the Arboreteum a few times but I feel like Prairie House is a little better

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Mike Kim

3:38 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I go to Prairie House almost every day and I love it, their fish is out of this world, and good Cubs memorabilia everywhere.

P.S. Cubs are awesome!

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Mike P

3:42 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie house fish fry is the best in buffalo grove

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Mike P

3:43 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie house all the way

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Michael

3:44 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Priarie house fish fry is the BOMB!

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Mike Morton

3:45 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Giant and delicious pieces of all you can eat fish plus delicious sides, tarter sauce and half a plate full of amazing french fries make the Prairie House Tavern's fish fry the clear winner. The batter is golden, light and crispy with the right seasonings. Basically, it's just perfect!

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Mike kent

3:48 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie house fish fry is simply amazing!!

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ROBERT JARRETT

3:48 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie House has the Best Fish Fry and everyone already knows it!!!!!!!!

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Stubert

3:50 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Brandi I noticed that also, but I have been to both places and I think that Prairie house might just have a more loyal customer base and probably remembered that they only had till today to vote.
I think that both places are about equal so in good faith I can not vote.

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ken levene

3:51 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

We had a Mitzvah and attened many other events at the Arboretum Club. A phenominial place! I have had their fish fry multiple times and it is great! I never have had Prairie House. Just seems very funny almost like a computer program is voting. Amusing to watch.

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Jenna W

3:56 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I love prairie house and their fish fry. David Davis is a bartender there and I think that he is so dreamy!

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Brandi

3:57 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

That is what I am saying...1000 votes in 1 hour :)

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Mike Kent

4:01 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I drive a semi truck all over the country and I have been for fish in thousands of different places, Prairie House is amazing.

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Brian from Dominicks

4:03 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

i work at dominicks right across the street from Arboreteum, and instead of going there after work I ride my bike to Prairie House just for their fish, that should tell you a lot. I do wish that the Prairie House carried Mountain Dew.

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Ed L

4:07 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I love the Fish fry at Prairie House, oh and that little blonde bartender they have there.

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Andrea

4:08 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie house Prairie House RAH RAH RAH.... HECK YEAH WE GOT OUT THE VOTE!! Honestly they both Rock! I prefer Prairie House for the relaxed casual environment, friendly staff and consistent quality! I go there and see my friends, my neighbors, get caught up, have a great meal, even better cocktail and now the absolutely "dreamy" new doughboy cinnamon dessert YUMMMMMMM!!

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Drako The Dog

4:11 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I love when my owners bring home leftover fish from Prairie House. And Jenna is right, David is tasty!

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Jimmy

4:39 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Fish Fry, Cheddar X Burger, Salivating BBQ Ribs or ANY of the pizzas.... Prairie House stands out as a unique alternative to ANYTHING ELSE in Buffalo Grove!! Yup, it's cozy and We may have to wait for a table but NEVER any regrets!! We started going there when it opened 4 or 5 years ago and have watched the transformation from an average diner and bar to a fabulous establishment.... The physical improvements to the restaurant and bar are so nice making it a relaxing family environment and the bar truly holds it's own a great sports bar... We are happy to say we stuck by the Prairie House as they grew and GOT IT RIGHT! Thank You for Gary!! And Gary thank you for your hard word, insight and your tremendous staff for
giving us this unique venue to come and literally "hang out" relax and enjoy!! CANT WAIT FOR THE DECK TO OPEN! St Patricks Day, your corned beef and cabbage...Mmmmm Til Then my family and I will enjoynthe fish fry and everything else you offer!! THANKS

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Joe bar

4:46 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Prairie house has the best fish fry and the best food all around!!!

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Biff Baxter

12:42 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012

CHEATERS, just take into consideration that whenever Prairie House is involved in one of these polls that the actual winner would be the restaurant in 2nd place

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