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Chicago Oyster House, Chicago, IL

Chicago Oyster House

4.7 (871)
$50 and over
Seafood
1933 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
When it comes to finding the best oyster restaurant in the country, look no further than Chicago Oyster House. Chicago Oyster House has been ranked among the top 21 oyster houses for the entire United States by The Daily Meal, and it continues to serve excellent food. The casual atmosphere and friendly staff make it a perfect spot to dine or catch up with friends, and the varied menu has plenty to offer.Diners at Chicago Oyster House can order entrees such as fresh oysters, sushi, sashimi, lobster tails, spring rolls and chicken fingers. There are also a number of different daily specials throughout the week, and guests are encouraged to check out the website to see what is coming up. Chicago Oyster House is also happy to host private meetings or parties, and those looking for such services are encouraged to call to discuss details.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please email info@chicagooysterhouse.com
  • Private party facilities
    For large parties or private events, please email events@chicagooysterhouse.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • Cross street
    Indiana Avenue and Cullerton Street
  • Parking details
    Very limited street parking. We suggest ride sharing (Uber, Lyft, or Taxi) due to parking limitation. Garage Parking is available at The Lex Parking Garage or McCormick Place Parking Garage (Both garages are located near Cermak & Indiana and are 1 traffic light south of the restaurant.)
  • Public transit
    CTA Bus #1, #3 or #4 stop at Michigan Avenue and Cullerton Street. Walk 1 block east on Cullerton Street to Indiana Avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 871 people are saying

Chicago Oyster House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Seafood

  • Chicago

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chicago Oyster House delights with "delicious" seafood and a "great selection" of oysters. The ambiance is "10/10" and service is "wonderful," with standout staff like Natalie and Backy. While sushi is noted as average, the "crab cake was outstanding" and the "seafood boil" offers flavorful options. Some find it "pricey" with an "automatic 20% service charge," but overall, it's a favored spot in the South Loop.
871 Reviews
  1. Tracy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious just seems a tad over priced.

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  2. AnthonyA

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon, sea bass, scallops, asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, calamari, and crabcakes were delicious. Good selection of wine, and we enjoyed the Riesling. Tiramisu, cheesecake, and brownie were a good finish. Service was excellent.

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  3. Myia

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow. They didn’t have enough staff. Took 40 minutes to get a cocktail. And I was very frustrated and irritated that they took 20% off the top. I would not tip almost $50. I was unaware of their policy.. They didn’t even bring it up to us. My dining experience with my guest was awesome and you don’t need to read every sign when you’re walking in. I find that to be poor tasting

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  4. Tatiana

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were attentive, food was delicious, ambience, vibe 10/10

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  5. Tasha

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live in Milwaukee and we try and visit Chicago oyster house whenever we're in town. This restaurant is such a treat. Great food, service and ambience. I highly recommend. It's a small place, so reservations are a must.

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  6. James VIP

    Coastal Georgia72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit of a surprise. More of a sushi restaurant than a traditional seafood or oyster restaurant. Oyster dishes were good, not great. The crab cake was outstanding - all crab meat.

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  7. Linda

    Chicago / Illinois37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The crab cake was all crab and delicious. The table of 4 ordered many items and everyone was pleased with their food. The service was very pleasant and efficient.

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  8. Robert VIP

    St. Louis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and the service was superb. A wonderful way to spend an evening at dinner. A bit loud because if the table setup with many people but everyone was having a good time with great food. So who could complain!

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  9. Larry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chicago Oyster house is one of our favorites in the South Loop.. the ambiance is great as well as the food.. the staff is great…our favorite is Natalie.. she’s fantastic.. Larry B, Chicago

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  10. Dr Laconyer

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place and the food is great!! The service is wonderful as well. Backy is awesome!!

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FAQs

Chicago Oyster House offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Chicago Oyster House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 225-8833.

Chicago Oyster House is rated 4.7 stars by 871 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Chicago Oyster House

1933 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Indiana Avenue and Cullerton Street
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Very limited street parking. We suggest ride sharing (Uber, Lyft, or Taxi) due to parking limitation. Garage Parking is available at The Lex Parking Garage or McCormick Place Parking Garage (Both garages are located near Cermak & Indiana and are 1 traffic light south of the restaurant.)
  • Public transit
    CTA Bus #1, #3 or #4 stop at Michigan Avenue and Cullerton Street. Walk 1 block east on Cullerton Street to Indiana Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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