Crazy Joe’s Fish House takes the opposite path, and that is part of why people remember it. Crazy Joe’s feels more like the kind of spot somebody circles on your map and says, trust me, keep going. Deck seating and warm-weather energyWarm evenings appear to bring out another side of Crazy Joe’s Fish House. Laid-back crowd and family feelNot every crowded restaurant feels welcoming, but Crazy Joe’s often gets described in exactly those terms. If your ideal Illinois meal involves polished silence and a tightly managed upscale pace, this may not be your lane.