Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Seafood · Chicago · $$$$
Seafood · Chicago, IL · $$$$
Since 1984, Shaw’s Crab House has earned its status as a Chicago icon with its unwavering commitment to quality and warm, dedicated staff. This generational restaurant embodies timeless seafood traditions inspired by America's coastal crab houses, creating a classic dining experience that stands the test of time. Signature dishes include King Crab Legs, oysters from both coasts, hand-rolled sushi, fresh fish, and more. After 40 years of excellence, Shaw's was ranked #8 in Chicago Magazine's Best Chicago Restaurants of 2024. The restaurant's 1940s-style design features two distinct dining rooms: the lively, casual Oyster Bar and the elegant, white-tablecloth Main Dining Room. Guests who reserve "Hightop" seating will dine in the Oyster Bar, while "Standard" seating is for the Main Dining Room. Located in the heart of River North, Shaw’s is just a short walk from Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a memorable seafood experience.
“White Table Cloth high end Seafood Lettuce Entertain You! Service was exceptional. We were a group of 4 and needed extra time to look at the menu. Not a problem at all. Felt comfortable and food was phenomenal! Big portions. Drinks, Dozen oysters, crab cake, Scallops, Surf and Turf, Dungeness Crab Custers, Espresso Martini.”
“I’ve been to a lot of sea food restaurants and let me tell you this place is top notch! The food was AMAZING, the service was great and our waiter was the sweetest soul! The lobster bisque and clam chowder soup were very delicious! The scallops were out of this world ( they had them for only a few weeks). The sushi rolls were very good. The king crab legs would melt in your mouth ( it’s expensive though $196 )and the crème brûlée was amazing! We’ll be back soon”
“Loved it - again! We were here last night for dinner as a party of 5 and dinner was fabulous. As we no longer live in the Chicago area and we’re staying downtown, we felt we should pop back over here for lunch today so glad we did. Our server, was quite pleasant and attentive. The support staff were efficient. My wife and I shared the following: - Lobster Mac and Cheese - Seafood Salad - Parkerhouse rolls and butter - Hot tea - Iced tea See you this summer Shaw’s Crab House!”
“The food was absolutely delicious, and everything tasted fresh. They were able to squeeze us in as a walk-in, which we really appreciated. The only downside was the service—our server rarely checked on us, and getting a refill took quite a while. Overall, I would still highly recommend this place for the food!”
“Food overall was acceptable, nothing special, the scallop was a bit salty and tiny. The complimentary sourdough bread they gave is pretty bad, it was cold and a bit too sour for my taste. Lobster bisque was ok, shrimp cocktail is so so as the shrimp texture is too solid. Portion wise is good for non American, service wise was distant but efficient. Atmosphere wise is quite good as it has the traditional American diner vibe.”
21 East Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Open in MapsWebsite
shawscrabhouse.comNever miss a table
Watch Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicagoand we'll alert you.
More like Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago