Shaw's Crab House is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

1. Shaw's Crab House

9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 220 tips and reviews

dongbaksedongbakse: fresh oyster, very big crab's legs and so many bankers

Todd C.Todd Carpenter: Come for brunch and get the chilled crab legs, oysters, spicy tuna maki, bacon, eggs benedict, mini crab cakes, steamed king crab legs, waffles, and a key lime tort... In that order.

Kate H.Kate H.: Come here for oysters, lobster bisque, crab legs, live music, cold drinks, and lively company. ♡

The Publican is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

2. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

Paul W.Paul Wang: Try the chef's selection of oysters and the sausages! If you're daring go with the sweet bread. You won't be disappointed.

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Platters of gleaming, fresh oysters, piles of juicy porchetta and a ribeye steak dry-aged for 60 days are extraordinary, and even better paired with beers from Publican’s world-class beer list. Read more.

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Great oysters, pork belly, steak, and other meats. Beer list and service are top notch. Can be loud and crowded. Sneak a drink in at aviary before or after.

Fish Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

3. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews

AlisonAlison: Fantastic service and delicious food. Loved the clam chowder, garlic bread and oysters!!

Colin J.Colin Jamieson: Groups of four or less...the oyster po'boy is delicious. If you haven't had a clam or oyster you can try a free one!

Caroline W.Caroline Williams: Oysters & lobster roll... Amazing. The blackened tuna sliders special was wonderful too.

Half Shell is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

4. Half Shell

8.2
676 W Diversey Pkwy (at Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews

Lauren E.Lauren Ernest: Oysters, Fried Oysters, Fried Catfish and Crab Cakes! Next time were going for the King Crab Legs... Amazing!

Katherine M.Katherine Meyer: Looks like a dive but their food is surprisingly good. You can't go wrong with the snow crab, their oysters or their crab cakes.

Noah M.Noah M.: Start with some clams or oysters, then get the combo. Can't go wrong.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

5. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.3
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 225 tips and reviews

Myra R.Myra Rubin: My fave...must try oysters Rockefeller, 2nd mortgage, crabcakes, seafood n lobster salads & stonecrabs. Steaks are top...I'd say best in this city. Service always outstanding! Make reservations.

Anthony W.Anthony Ware: Best steak I ever had, and I've had steak from all over the US....Service is superb and food is definitely consistent! Please, please go! If you love fried oysters....they are a must have here too

Samantha L.Samantha Lee: Very traditional seafood/steakhouse. The oysters, steak tartare, and crab stuffed shrimp are good!

Frontier is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

6. Frontier

7.9
1072 N Milwaukee Ave (at W. Thomas St.), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Noble Square · 79 tips and reviews

Sylvia R.Sylvia Rutherford: Jessie is awesome! Buy from her! Also, the oysters are the best I have ever had!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Chef Brian Jupiter's food leans toward the hearty, like charbroiled oysters, whole-animal feasts and the more time you spend eating dishes like the pan-roasted striped bass, the more sense it makes. Read more.

Lisa W.Lisa W: Get some West Coast oysters, a bit sweeter than the East Coast variety. If you haven't had fresh oysters before, this place is a good spot to try it out.

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

7. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

8.2
230 W Erie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 165 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Schatzman: Amazing Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 5pm - 6:30pm. $1 Oysters, $2 Beef Filet Skewers and $3 Shrimp Tempura Rolls

Mike S.Mike Schatzman: Amazing happy hour from 5pm - 6:30pm: $1 Oysters, $2 Beef Filet Skewers and $3 Shrimp Tempura Rolls.

Andy S.Andy Savva: Happy hour...beef skewers, sushi roll and $1 oysters. Thoroughly recommended.

The Franklin Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

8. The Franklin Room

9.1
675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 26 tips and reviews

Andy S.Andy Swindler: $1 oysters from 5-6:30pm. Get some.

AnnaAnna: Oysters are the bomb! Good classic drinks (except for the part where there is too much garnish in your glass), shaken - not so much. Huge whiskey selection. Delicious food menu

KatieKatie: My go-to spot for anyone - fantastic menu, always excellent service and the music is always on-point. Perfect for dates, family dinners, visitors, or just grabbing $1 Oysters at Happy Hour.

Mariano's Fresh Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

9. Mariano's Fresh Market

8.7
2112 N Ashland Ave (at W Webster Ave), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Bucktown · 28 tips and reviews

Randall N.Randall Nufer: Check out the $10 Oyster Bar lunch special.

AubreAubre: Great lunch special at the oyster bar. 3 oysters, 3 shrimp, 2 crab claws, and a bowl of chowder for $10.

David S.David Simonson: Check out the oyster bar. Good stuff.

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

10. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House

8.8
1024 N Rush St (Bellevue), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Gold Coast · 104 tips and reviews

Steven M.Steven Minor: Prime rib sandwich, fresh oysters. .. everything's delicious! The best place in chicago if your industry on Sunday nights!

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: Watch East and West Coast oysters shucked at the 32-foot mahogany bar while listening to live piano music and snacking on fried oyster sliders topped with seaweed slaw and yuzu aioli. Read more.

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: My favorite happy hour venue. Dollar oysters from 3-6pm, with half price wine, you can't go wrong. Old world service & atmosphere. Right in the heart of GoldCoast Chicago.

Cold Storage is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

11. Cold Storage

7.8
1000 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Fulton Market · 21 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Bell: Those happy hour oysters are well-shucked and good-quality.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: $1 oysters and select beers during Happy Hour

Amanda C.Amanda Cooper: Loved the gin cocktail. I could have made a meal from the delicious salt and vinegar chips! They have an Oyster Happy Hour too!

Dusek's is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

12. Dusek's

8.6
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 90 tips and reviews

Billy K.Billy Kenefick: Large menu but no bad options. Oysters and fried quail are fantastic!

Laini M.Laini Madhubuti: $1 oysters 5-7 every first Monday of the month.

Brittany W.Brittany Webb: Oysters are wonderful! $1 oysters Monday evenings

Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

13. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.2
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews

KimmmmKimmmm: 90s hip hop downstairs! Ask for veg menu...great items. Oysters. Fries. Everything is amazing!!!

Sarp E.Sarp Erkaya: Trendy spot, friendly service, amazing food! Fillet is cut perfectly and cooked just right. 👏🏼 get the mac&cheese and the corn! Start w oysters and pair it all with a martini! 🍸Perfect dinner 🙌🏼

Spencer B.Spencer Brownell: Steak, oysters, pretty much everything!

Mariano's Fresh Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

14. Mariano's Fresh Market

8.9
1800 W Lawrence Ave (at Ravenswood), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Ravenswood · 64 tips and reviews

TheThriftanistaTheThriftanista: This is a great spot for groceries and more. Fresh prepared foods and a grilling station inside, sushi bar and oyster bar and more!

Lucy L.Lucy Lou: Oyster Happy Hour

Matthew W.Matthew Wojtowicz: Oyster happy hour 2-4

Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Chicago.

15. Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

8.3
2120 S Canal St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Chinatown · 83 tips and reviews

Julia KwanJulia Kwan: Fried oysters are still good, but not as juicy as they were 20 years ago...however, the fried catfish still got it 👌

Joe S.Joe Smith: The fried oysters as well as those scallops are so heavenly♡♡♡♡♡♡!

Lance S.Lance Shepard: Oysters are must have!