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.: Come here for oysters, lobster bisque, crab legs, live music, cold drinks, and lively company. ♡
Cindy Monger: Awesome raw oysters (all kinds...), and cocktails too.
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.
Cat Gao: Get the stone crab, spinach stuffed mushrooms, crab bisque, and roasted corn. Food and service were both fantastic.
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.
Oliver: Different kind of oysters all of them with excellent flavour. Alaskan king crab delicious
4. Fish Bar
8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
Chris Buzachero: Lobster roll, rock shrimp wet, key lime pie.
Men'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 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.
5. The Publican
8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Eater: 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.
Dan: Pork and shellfish dishes are great. They also have a solid beer list.
Xinnie: Oysters were awesome and fresh! Avocado scrambled eggs was yum!!
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
Chicagoist: 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 Ferrera: The lobster roll is amazing and absolutely delicious. And there is hardly any wait.
Carl Anderson: The lobster rolls and the spicy crab soup are both must gets.
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!
Time 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 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.
8. RPM Italian
8.9
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!!
Allison Kaminski: Mama De pandis pasta, burrata, lobster caprese, meatball, hazelnut tartufo
9. The Angry Crab
8.5
5665 N Lincoln Ave (Fairfield), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · West Ridge · 36 tips and reviews
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: Calamari was super tender with great sauces. Crab legs were sooo awesome!
Eater: 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.
10. Catch 35 Chicago
8.4
35 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 77 tips and reviews
Steve Devcich: oysters are delicious. get a taste of all the options
Catch 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 Weis: Oysters are fresh with presented very well. Crab cake is fantastic: no fillers and flaky and moist. Nice jazz trio.
11. RL Restaurant
9.2
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 tips and reviews
Crain'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 Anzalone: Chicken hash is great anytime of the day and they often have kumamoto oysters
Myra Rubin: French Kiss Oysters + Rosé = perfect afternoon! RL has been a favorite for many years. Classic, relaxing, wonderful service always.
Myra Rubin: Crabmeat avocado salad, lobster salad, oysters & shrimp! Great place for some appetizers, bubbly & people watching :-)
Lili Liaskas: WR Cut sliced perfect for sharing .. And the crabmeat avocado for a starter is great
Angela: 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.
13. Mastro's Steakhouse
8.9
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews
Matthew Stern: Best of the best in Chicago. Pomeg martini, crab, bone in filet, butter cake! I've done all the work for you!
Isabel: 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 London: Ask for Stephanie as your waitress. Get the KC strip, Mac and cheese, lobster mashed, and brussel sprouts - have an unbelievable meal.
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 🍰: Bone-in ribeye medium rare, elote corn, shrimp cocktail, crab cake, French fries, whiskey sundae, several cocktails = elite
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 🙌🏼