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Shaw's Crab House Chicago Reviews
I'll do a 2 because our waiter was so nice, but the food
I'll do a 2 because our waiter was so nice, but the food had absolutely no flavor Had the twin signature steaks, ordered medium and was presented with 1 medium and one well done. Sautéed spinach, they sautéed it only in olive oil, don
I must give the young lady that waited on us her
I must give the young lady that waited on us her presentations was everything such a beautiful spirit. The food was delicious. It was my aunt's birthday and my cousins birthday, and she brought them a candle with their desert and I thought tha
The presentation of everything was good.
Service was extreme slow but I recognize that as being a norm these days. I would just caution not to go there hungry. It took a while for bread to even be delivered. The ambience screams "we have been here for a while and we know what we are
Always a Great Visit
We've been to Shaw's multiple times and usually never really disappoints. Food is always VERY good, service top notch and lively atmosphere. Cosmo was much more tart than it usually is and the volume of french fries on the plate was at le
Tried their $2 Oyster Happy Hour! Would go back! Mauricio
Tried their $2 Oyster Happy Hour! Would go back! Mauricio our bartender was friendly and helpful.
Superb dining experience
Very much enjoyed our dining experience in this classy restaurant. We were looked after by an excellent waitress in Racheal from Boston . Friendly , personable and professional, she is an asset to the restaurant. Great value in having the 38$ lunch
Shaw's Crab House doesn't sit back and live on it's iconic
Shaw's Crab House doesn't sit back and live on it's iconic status. They continue to strive to be the best and they are successful in doing so. I was here many times in the late 80's as I worked above the restaurant. I had many
Shaws is hands down the best seafood in Chicago.
Moving from the east coast, I often find midwestern seafood to be pretty marginal. Shaw's changed my mind! Would recommend for all seafood and shellfish lovers. Their oysters and crab are always great quality, and I think their tuna is the best
Wish We Had a Shaw's in Cincinnati!
We had reservations at 8pm on a Thursday night for a party of four. We were seated right away. The tables were very close together and the ambiance was buzzing. It looks like a vintage steak house, and the servers all wear fancy vests. We like that!
We had reservations at 8pm on a Thursday night for a party
We had reservations at 8pm on a Thursday night for a party of four. We were seated right away The tables were very close together and the ambiance was buzzing. It looks like a vintage steak house and the servers all wear fancy vests. We like that! H
Great restaurant in the heart of Chicago
Shaw’s was recommended to me by a friend. Had lunch there and was pretty exciting. Old style dinner like. Fish restaurant but they had a very lively burger.
Fresh seafood & great clam chowder, but the haddock fell a
Fresh seafood & great clam chowder, but the haddock fell a little flat I stopped into Shaw's Crab House for lunch, and while it did smell a little extra fishy inside (hey, it's a seafood spot after all ), the food definitely made up fo
Was craving some seafood, and was able to snag some
Was craving some seafood, and was able to snag some reservations at the oyster bar at Shaw's. My friend and I arrived a little early, but were seated pretty quickly anyway. The vibe in the oyster bar is casual, diner-y and pretty loud. But overa
Lively atmosphere on a busy Saturday night.
Our server was humorous. Our party got the cold items such as oysters, shrimp cocktail and lobster tail, followed by combo dishes with steak, scallops, garlic shrimp and crab cakes - topped off with a side of lobster Mac and cheese. The food was deli
We came in and sat at the bar on a Saturday night around
We came in and sat at the bar on a Saturday night around 6pm. There were plenty of open seats at that time but things seemed to fill up quickly after that at the bar and in general throughout the restaurant. We ordered the oyster shooters, because
Old school oyster house.
Decided to pop in for happy hour. Enjoyed half dozen oysters, shrimp ceviche, and some mini lobster rolls and a beer. Hits the spot
Good food, drinks and service.
The atmosphere is old school. Could see a lot of deals having been made here back in the day.
Excellent food as always, outstanding service from Libby.
Scallops prepared just right, fried Calamari wonderful and the White fish delicious. Birthday deserts were delicious
YUM! We were promptly greeted with warm bread and waters -
YUM! We were promptly greeted with warm bread and waters - our waters never went unfilled! Our waitress Sara was extremely attentive and gave great recommendations. We started with the shrimp cocktail and it was delectable. Then had lobster bisque an
i would like to sincerely thank the good people of shaw's
i would like to sincerely thank the good people of shaw's crab house for saving my saturday night craving of lobster rolls and for providing exceptionally great service after my friend and i walked in, wet and bedraggled from the rain, and asked
Amazing food and service.
I had the surf and turf and it was cooked perfectly. Definitely try some of the oysters.
Great sea food
Great fresh and varied sea food in a cozy and vintage location in Chicago down town. Fresh crab and oysters, lobster as some creative sushi opciones.
The gumbo was fantastic, and so was the top salad.
I wasn't super hungry, but all the seafood that came out around me looked amazing. My son got a grilled cheese and loved it. The service was great as well.
Great food and service! Grilled calamari and soft shell
Great food and service! Grilled calamari and soft shell crab were hits. Service was attentive and friendly.
Yummy!! I was starving after a day of travel and ate
Yummy!! I was starving after a day of travel and ate dinner here. Staff was friendly and quick to help. I sat at the bar. My server helped me navigate the menu. I chose the seafood gumbo, seafood platter and cherry cobbler! Everything was sooo tasty
Excellent food, great ambience.
I appreciated that our server wasn't constantly coming over to ask if we needed anything, he let us be and popped over just the right amount of times. But this review is actually for the bus boy, who was literally the best one I've ever see
Still good after all these years
We, 3 adults, dined at 7pm on a Saturday night. The joint was bustling but even so, we were seated at the time of our reservation and found the decibel level not too loud to enjoy conversation. The menu is huge with lots of appealing choices; servi
Old school look, but a great culinary experience.
We went to Shaw’s on a whim because it was close to our hotel, and it was so good, my wife brought her work team back two nights later. The restaurant has an “old school” feel, but the food was modern and delicious. Oysters, steak, crab cakes
This classic spot still has it! The vintage feel is very
This classic spot still has it! The vintage feel is very evident as you walk in. From floor to ceiling I felt lost in time. It is the perfect backdrop for a fine meal. Our server was very nice. He was helpful and pleasant. Unfortunately at some po
Typically, we do not go to the restaurants with $$$.
But, it was recommended. This was our first time here, and getting late and they could take us right away. Taking us was amazing and so, we gave it a try. It was also our anniversary. Well, from the moment we sat down, the service was impressive. My
It's our favorite seafood restaurant because of the
It's our favorite seafood restaurant because of the fantastic service and great food. Of the 4 of us, 3 of us ordered the Walleye. Perfectly done with a horseradish crust. To start we ordered perfectly shucked oysters and the lobster crispy rice
Outstanding!
Typically, we do not go to the restaurants with $$$. But, it was recommended. This was our first time here, and getting late and they could take us right away. Taking us was amazing and so, we gave it a try. It was also our anniversary. Well, from t
Perfect for a saturDATE lunch .
There was a lot going on in the city so coming into a nice cool temperature restaurant was the best idea . I haven't been here for a while so I was hoping to remember how great it was and Forsure everything we had was amazing . Lobster bisque
Great food!
Great food! Fiancé had the oysters and loved them (I don't eat oysters), ad well as the seafood platter! She thought everything was really good! I had the warmest crusted halibut and it was soo good! We ended with the blueberry and peach cobble
We came here with a group of people from the ace convention
We came here with a group of people from the ace convention hardware show. Someone had picked out this restaurant and it did not disappoint. Pedro was our server and he was super attentive and gave opinions on what foods were good to get. He was pro
Beware of "Market Price" for their Norwegian Crab.
Make sure you ask the price because they are trained to sell it, but not offer any price warning. Although market price varies, it is usually about twice the most expensive menu item, but their "market price" is about six-times (6X) their
My wife went to Shaw's on a trip in July.
I got the crab cake. It was huge and ALL lump crab meat. No fillers. So delicious. Cold Lobster Tacos as an appetizer. AMAZING. Our host was awesome and there was a great ambience, as we were seated in the oyster bar area. Would definitely recommend
Great service & food was amazing.
Totally a casual place with a fun ambiance & vibe. Definitely coming back when we visit Chicago again.
We stopped in to celebrate national oyster day.
I enjoyed a dozen fannie bay oysters which were absolutely delicious with a ceasar salad. My dinner consisted of the walleye pike and brocollini. My friend had the crab cake. I also had a great mojito cocktail. I left very happy and I can't
Poor
Very, very disappointed in this establishment!! We had 8:00 dinner reservations and when I looked at the open table, they had PLENTY of reservations that you could make for that evening. We got to the restaurant approximately 44 minutes prior to our
55 th Anniversary
We had Manny and his team as waiters. It was our 55th anniversary and from the host to everyone that contacted us during our dinner wished us Happy Anniversary! From the oysters to the fabulous desert the food was fantastic! Thank you Manny.
Old school seafood. Excellent
Old school seafood restaurant. My favorite dish was the lobster bisque. I enjoyed the variety of oysters and the signature seafood salad (but I would have preferred less fennel and less Italian dressing). We also had shrimp cocktail (excellent) an
Shaw's Crab House, Not Worth It
Food is very expensive. The lobster and cheese was horrible. I thought I scored big when I got a big piece of lobster. It was horribly fishy. The halibut was hot, however, the corn puree it was on was lukewarm. You could tell it was pre-made sit
The best in Chicago!
Our new favorite place to dine when we come to Chicago for great food, great service and amazing atmosphere. I think we ordered one of everything just bc we couldn’t make up our minds. The oysters were beyond delicious and you could definitely te
Great spot for a quick lunch before or after the river tour.
We stopped in on the recommendation of a mini-bus tour driver. The location is convenient to the river tours. What a treat this place is! Very warm and "old school" inside. The interior has the feel of a family restaurant venue that dates
Amazing food! This place came highly recommended and it
Amazing food! This place came highly recommended and it exceeded my expectations. The oysters were fresh. The tuna tartare was perfect. My Wallleye entree was incredible. Next time I'm in Chicago, I know where I'm going again.
My first visit to Shaw's was May of 1985 and it is just as
My first visit to Shaw's was May of 1985 and it is just as good today as it was then. I sat at the oyster bar as I did not have a reservation (recommend). The bar was packed and the service was great. I had the lobster bisque and the volcano roll wit
While visiting Chicago, we picked an excellent seafood
While visiting Chicago, we picked an excellent seafood restaurant on Yelp. We found Shaw's Crab House. Love the old time Chicago ambiance. Great seafood and steaks and wonderful service. Definitely will come back to visit when in Chicago.
Always a great atmosphere.
The host are very welcoming. The food is good but the gumbo is the bomb. Oh and don't forget to order the best chocolate cake in chicago hands down
Good service.
. Got seated right away... I ordered the seafood gumbo and jumbo shrimp cocktail and both of them were really good. Gumbo was good, nice and hearty with a lot of flavor. The shrimp cocktail was good, cold and fresh.. Nice ambience, good service and g
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