I tried the fish and chips..the smell of the fish ...

I tried the fish and chips..the smell of the fish verified that this "fresh fish" died in the freezer weeks ago. Then I opted for the meatloaf and it was overly salty and gray. I'm not sure what meat that was. I know that this place is an institution in Chicago dining but I clearly don't know what to order there.
My vodka gimlet was good and the staff attentive and polite.