Shaw's Crab House is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish 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

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

Cindy M.Cindy Monger: Awesome raw oysters (all kinds...), and cocktails too.

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Great atmosphere, excellent seafood and one of the best oyster happy hour in Chicago. Aside from discounted oysters, they also have a special happy hour food/drinks menu-everyday from 4-6pm.

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

2. 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

Cat G.Cat Gao: Get the stone crab, spinach stuffed mushrooms, crab bisque, and roasted corn. Food and service were both fantastic.

Barry B.Barry Bloom: What can you say? It's my favorite meal in the country whether in Chi or Miami. Stone crabs, crispy hash browns, creamed spinach, slaw and signature key lime pie pictured above.

OliverOliver: Different kind of oysters all of them with excellent flavour. Alaskan king crab delicious

Hopleaf Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

3. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 334 tips and reviews

Don H.Don Hoover: Belgian style mussels are awesome!

Jude R.Jude Reter: The Mussels are excellent. Vegetarian Wellington and cauliflower salad are awesome.

Fletcher R.Fletcher Rhoads: The mussels are fantastic, and the sausage and potato appetizer is great too. Killer Belgian beer selection.

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

4. Fish Bar

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

Chris B.Chris Buzachero: Lobster roll, rock shrimp wet, key lime pie.

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Fish Bar's Sachmo Po' Boy is the classic New Orleans Po' Boy-made rich. Enclosed in a New England lobster roll is shrimp and crawfish, crispy lettuce, sweet pickles, and roasted garlic aioli.

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Fish Bar's Sachmo Po' Boy is the classic New Orleans Po' Boy–made rich. Enclosed in a New England lobster roll is shrimp and crawfish, crispy lettuce, sweet pickles, and roasted garlic aioli.

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

5. The Publican

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

EaterEater: Start with some fresh oysters from the east coast, then try the maple sausage corn dog, rock crab scramble, or duck confit. And as always, don’t forget the popular syrup-braised pub bacon.

DanDan: Pork and shellfish dishes are great. They also have a solid beer list.

XinnieXinnie: Oysters were awesome and fresh! Avocado scrambled eggs was yum!!

Luke's Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

6. Luke's Lobster

8.5
134 N La Salle St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 31 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: The sustainably-sourced seafood includes lobster, shrimp, and crab rolls as well as chowders and bisques. The lobster roll features a 1/4 pound of lobster with lemon butter and mayo on a toasted bun. Read more.

Jonathan F.Jonathan Ferrera: The lobster roll is amazing and absolutely delicious. And there is hardly any wait.

Carl A.Carl Anderson: The lobster rolls and the spicy crab soup are both must gets.

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

7. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House

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

MindiMindi: 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!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Old-school classics are prepared well; we like the frog legs with garlic butter, “clams casino” (baked clams topped with bread crumbs and bacon) and smoked salmon—heat-smoked rather than cured. Read more.

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.

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

8. RPM Italian

8.9
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

SaraSara: 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 GoGoLacey Go: Lobster Caprese, Octopus and lobster ravioli are MUSTS!!

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Mama De pandis pasta, burrata, lobster caprese, meatball, hazelnut tartufo

The Angry Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

9. The Angry Crab

8.5
5665 N Lincoln Ave (Fairfield), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · West Ridge · 36 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Campbell: Everything is good, their maniac seasoning is the best. Shrimp, crab legs, crawfish with potatoes, andoullie sausage and corn is my vice.

Kevin L.Kevin L: Calamari was super tender with great sauces. Crab legs were sooo awesome!

EaterEater: Famous for their crab legs, Angry Crab is one of Eater's essential 2016 restaurants. So go there quickly, get the king crab legs and don't forget to BYOB! Read more.

Catch 35 Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

10. Catch 35 Chicago

8.4
35 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 77 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Devcich: oysters are delicious. get a taste of all the options

Catch 35 ChicagoCatch 35 Chicago: Devour Maine Lobster dishes throughout September. Whole lobster, lobster tail, lobster rolls, lobster souffle, lobster mac and cheese are just a few menu items during Catch 35's Annual Lobster Bash.

Randolph W.Randolph Weis: Oysters are fresh with presented very well. Crab cake is fantastic: no fillers and flaky and moist. Nice jazz trio.

RL Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

11. RL Restaurant

9.2
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: The lobster club sandwich with applewood smoked bacon and truffle mayo is tasty and sums up the mood here perfectly: everyday luxury. Read more.

Vincent A.Vincent Anzalone: Chicken hash is great anytime of the day and they often have kumamoto oysters

Myra R.Myra Rubin: French Kiss Oysters + Rosé = perfect afternoon! RL has been a favorite for many years. Classic, relaxing, wonderful service always.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

12. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews

Myra R.Myra Rubin: Crabmeat avocado salad, lobster salad, oysters & shrimp! Great place for some appetizers, bubbly & people watching :-)

Lili L.Lili Liaskas: WR Cut sliced perfect for sharing .. And the crabmeat avocado for a starter is great

AngelaAngela: The best steakhouse in Chicago. Meat is cooked and flavored to perfection. The crab avocado appetizer is delicious. Next time I need to leave room for cake because it looks amazing.

Mastro's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

13. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.9
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews

Matthew S.Matthew Stern: Best of the best in Chicago. Pomeg martini, crab, bone in filet, butter cake! I've done all the work for you!

IsabelIsabel: My most favorite steakhouse ever (along with Masto's Ocean Club and City Hall Steakhouse, Scottsdale, AZ). Ahi Tuna Tartare, ANY steak, and did I mention the LOBSTER mashed potatoes?! Heavenly. Read more.

Adam L.Adam London: Ask for Stephanie as your waitress. Get the KC strip, Mac and cheese, lobster mashed, and brussel sprouts - have an unbelievable meal.

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Chicago.

14. The Capital Grille

8.3
633 N St. Clair St., Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 60 tips and reviews

Anthony V.Anthony Villare: Anything u get here is tops. Lobster bisque--big chunks of meat!! Lobster Mac!!! How do save room for dessert!

Pamela D.Pamela Downes: Wow!!! Best ahi tuna I've ever had! Lobster Mac delish! Cheesecake was amazing. Great wine! Over all one of the absolute best restaurants in Chicago! I Highly recommend!!

Kam B.Kam Beard: The lobster mac n cheese was so delicious. Also the green beans was seasoned perfect.

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

15. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

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

Megan R.Megan Robertson: The corn is amazing! Surprisingly my fave item of the night. Crab cakes, beef stroganoff, and steak were excellent as well. Highly recommend.

Kelly .Kelly 🍰: Bone-in ribeye medium rare, elote corn, shrimp cocktail, crab cake, French fries, whiskey sundae, several cocktails = elite

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 🙌🏼