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
Blair Casey: Lobster bisque is a MUST! Great to dip your bread in. Good lobster roll and calamari, too.
Beril Esen: Amazing atmosphere: If you come here, you'll listen to live music with songs from Al Green while tasting delicious seafood. Order the king crab legs; you won't regret it. Scallops are a bit overrated.
Kate Furman: Pricey but solid seafood options. Try the lobster roll or the weekend AYCE seafood brunch.
Uriel Almarez: First time visiting, amazing stone crab bisque
Cat Gao: Get the stone crab, spinach stuffed mushrooms, crab bisque, and roasted corn. Food and service were both fantastic.
Danielle Lancashire: The Alaskan Crab is quite possibly one of my favourite dishes in the world. The Key Lime Pie was the first that I've had, but is mind blowing.
3. Girl & The Goat
9.0
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Janice Li: For entertainment during your meal, ask to sit in the back by the kitchen (only seats 2) and watch the bustling preparation. Green beans, scallops and pig face were delicious!!
Drew M: Recommend: Skuna Bay salmon, broccoli, halibut, bucatini, pig face, goat belly, and lamb ribs. For 4 people get 10 plates.
Nidhi Kay: best dishes were goat belly, lamb skewers, salmon poke def!!, and seared scallops (try duck tongues if u never have it’s good but the dish overall isn’t amazing)
4. Hopleaf Bar
9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 334 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Always a bit more crowded than I'd wish, but with reason. Incredible beer selection and tasty food like mussels w/frites. Never had a bad beer there, out of dozens I've tried.
Jude Reter: The Mussels are excellent. Vegetarian Wellington and cauliflower salad are awesome.
Rick Bendix: The mussels, the brisket sandwich, the French fries and the Belgian beers are outstanding
6. Sunda
9.0
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
Gilt City: On our must-order list: lemongrass beef lollipops with spicy chili glaze and kobe beef sashimi with truffled vinaigrette. (And keep an eye out for celebs like Jeremy Piven, a fan.)
AmateurConcierge: Brussel sprout salad, rock shrimp, lobster wagyu roll
Thrillist: Sunda is doing an East-only a la carte menu with 1) tempura French toast with fresh berries, brown sugar-glazed bananas, and whipped cream, 2) a salmon wrap, and 3) petite NY steak and eggs. Read more.
7. Big Star
9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 571 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Tacos al pastor, which is spit-roasted pork cooked with pineapple and onion; a crunchy fried fish taco; and best of all, pork belly with tomato guajillo sauce, queso fresco, onion, and cilantro. Read more.
Theresa Ganchorre: cheap and delicious tacos, try pork shoulder and the fish tacos.
Liz Le: The papas (potato), pasture, and pescado tacos are the best! Great lively crowd.
9. The Publican
8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
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.
TripExpert: "From its large selection of oysters, to its grand, three-tiered seafood tower and aged ham with goat butter and peasant bread, there's munching of all kinds." -Gayot, one of our featured reviewers Read more.
Garrett Jeffs: Great oysters, charcuterie & seafood. Really enjoyed this meal
10. Tanta Chicago
8.8
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews
Len Vacha: The Adobo De Ternera (veal cheek) was definitely the highlight of our meal. The pulpo (octopus skewer) and criollo (ahi tuna and squid niguiri style) were also wonderful
Chicago Tribune: I recommend the criollo, tuna topped with a circle of fried squid and a dab of aji amarillo sauce, and the pobre, richly flavored wagyu skirt steak with quail egg and ponzu sauce. Read more.
Lucille Fisher: The cerviches, sashimis, and everything else we tried were excellent. Head to the second floor for better seating & atmosphere.
11. Parson's Chicken & Fish
9.0
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews
Nina D'Angier: Order this: A round of Pompelmos and fritters for the table, hushpuppies and fish, jicama shots, split the funnel cake and polish off with the Red Hook. An experience you will want to do over & over.
Delane Heldt: Negroni slushy, fried fish and cole slaw are all delicious.
Jenna Kowalczyk: Probably one of the best fish sandwiches I have ever had. The negroni slush was awesome, even in the cold. Basically go with a few people and order everything on the menu and share. It's worth it.
Crain's Chicago Business: Stuffed lobster is a good call for those having trouble deciding what to order. You'll get plenty of lobster tail, plus a nicely seasoned seafood-packed stuffing. Read more.
Mindi: The crab cakes are great! Actual real lumps of crab. Not much filler. The filet is incredibly tender. And the chargrilled shrimp is well seasoned. Be sure to get a reservation, even on weeknights!
massimo gariglio: Great taste with crab cake and stuffed lobster!!
13. RPM Italian
9.0
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews
Sara: Must try spinach lobster ravioli & eggplant parmesan-Filling! Apps-garlic bread. Didnt care for provolone peppers or artichokes. Dessert-TARTUFO-Amazeballs! Big Ferrero rocher w choco icecream inside.
GoLacey Go: Lobster Caprese, Octopus and lobster ravioli are MUSTS!!
Jon B.: A pricy yet tasty Italian restaurant. All of the bread appetizers are excellent. The spicy king crab pasta is a must.
14. Roka Akor
8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews
carlos felipe ospina: Try the daily sashimi and nigiri deluxe platters
Cedric A.: Pork belly is succulent, and the teriyaki salmon is great also. Some really good sake as well (quite a large and diverse list to choose from).
Chicago Tribune: Gorgeous decor and upscale (and priced accordingly) sushi, robata-grill items and high-end seafood and steaks. Read more.