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Chicago Oyster House, Chicago, IL

Chicago Oyster House

4.6
4.6
742 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 225-8833
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander
  • Catering
    Please email info@chicagooysterhouse.com
  • Private party facilities
    For big parties or private events, please email events@chicagooysterhouse.com
  • 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, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 742 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Seafood

742 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance with fire pole and all. I say at bar and watched a great game. I never ate here before and the bar tender made suggestions and made sure I didn’t over order. I think that is a wonderful quality in a restaurant. The food was amazing. The mushrooms were outstanding. The steak was just the right amount and the price was reasonable as far steak houses go. I look forward to returning to this restaurant.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Had a good mixnof oysters both raw and cooked, and for mains scallops and jumbo prawns. We rated it 4 cos it just lacked something... cant put your fingwton what was missing.

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  3. radsroc

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Terrific meal- marinated sea bass highly recommended

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  4. ahawk

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection of seafood dishes. We eaten here many times and have never been disappoint in our meals. Staff is attentive and pleasant.

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  5. PatrickG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect, cosy night out for a birthday celebration.

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  6. Maineles

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife & I were celebrating our anniversary. This was her 1st time here. We had a lovely time. The service was impeccable, the food was fresh & the ambiance was on point. We will be returning & we tell our family & friends about this hidden jewel!!

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  7. eddiek

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Food was fresh and delicious

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  8. Louis

    Austin

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Appetizers were not tasty. Ceviche was bland. Crab cakes came out warm but with no crisp outer. Sashimi had minimal flavor and sushi was dull

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  9. MinuM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was awesome I really liked the place and I enjoyed the food my son loved the oysters

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
     Overall, I think the food is pricey. We felt rushed through our dinner because of an incoming party. I think the restaurant is OK but only if you go there infrequently.

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  11. JimC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food, great service, very friendly. Gluten free menu is very good and much appreciated. Convenient to hotels near convention center.

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  12. MichaelM

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding food, service and customer satisfaction from attending waitress

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing the service was great!!! I loved the vibe of the restaurant, the servers were very attentive.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It was ok. Open Table advertised only two reserved time slots but there was literally almost no one in the place. Menu was pricey, portions were small. We are on a business trip and our party of five was charged an additional $3 for splitting the check plus they added a 20% tip. Irritating! I would not go back. Many other places in Chicago to spend my money.

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  15. Kath

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Oyster House one of our favorites in the south loop Always consistent - the tuna poke, spicy edamame and garlic shrimp got us through covid!

    1 person found this helpful

  16. Pooh

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oysters are always fresh and delicious. The portions have gotten smaller, namely the dessert, soup, and salad. It’s pretty pricy but I enjoy it every now and then.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. RyanC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food was great, the atmosphere was good, the mixture of people was good.... Service by the waitress could've been better.

    1 person found this helpful

  18. LippyLee

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, fantastic service! Loved everything from the oysters to the sea bass and scallops! The chocolate martini didn’t hurt either. ☺️

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous from the oysters to the sushi and especially the cocktails will be back very soon!!!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  20. GermanL

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time there, and it was fabulous. The service was excellent and the food was superb. Will definitely return.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. JohnP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here with my grandparents. We had all the oysters. The Delaware and West Point oysters were the best. My grandfather had the Seabass. I had a piece. Probably the best Seabass I’ve ever eaten in my life. I had the bone in ribeye. I should’ve had the Seabass. I will have that next time I come here. 

    1 person found this helpful

  22. clintg

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The oysters tasted fresh and the chef made a custom dish that was excellent. Definitely recommend

    2 people found this helpful

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, service, and selection. Will return.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. Phoenix

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The oysters taste so Fresh and clean! It was nice and quiet.

    2 people found this helpful

  25. Chubbster

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Dreadful!! Oysters were badly shucked and quite tasteless. VERY DISAPPOINTING. Service very slow

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  26. JCBMPTX

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was delightfully unobtrusive yet right on the mark anticipating our every dining desire. The seafood we selected was fresh and deliciously prepared, presented perfectly hot to the table. Our waiter was intelligent, experienced and cheery without being overbearing or heavy-handed in her expert management of our overall winning dining experience.

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  27. KaraE

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible! Went with a group of 6 and every single thing we had was delicious. Hidden gem!

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  28. BuddyM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    This was my first time being disappointed here.usually I am very happy with their food. Everything else was awesome as always. Maybe the cook was new or just had a bad day.

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  29. PETERR

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Seafood menu featuring various oyster from the East and West Coast plus selection of wines, cocktails and other drinks

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an outstanding dinner with impeccable service, food quality and drinks. We will be going back soon!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite neighborhood restaurant. Food is excellent, service is very personalized

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  32. singlepayer

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was great, the service was attentive, the prices were a bit high.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Everything about the Oyster House was top notch. I did note that it was my wife’s birthday on the reservation & it went unacknowledged. Not a major deal but it would’ve been a nice touch.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. industryinsider

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic service and oh my goodness the food was incredible. Incredible fresh seafood. Oysters were phenomenal. Mussels were the perfect bit of spicy. Great cocktails as well.

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  35. Lvrebel21

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place in the SL. Seafood was so fresh. Will go back over and over

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  36. NatalieL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time having oysters, and I am so glad I chose Chicago Oyster House! Sam was great, and the food was outstanding! I will definitely be back for more special occasions!

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  37. KenD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The wasabi, mashed potatoes barely had any wasabi in them, they were flavorless. The Chilean Seabass was flavorless, but it had a citrus sauce on the top, which was way too sweet and didn’t really complement the fish. The asparagus was bland, and appear to have been cooked hours before arrival.

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  38. JohnH

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was wonderful! Our server, Riley was excellent and efficient and very pleasant! I would recommend this restaurant to all of my family and friends! Keep up the great work!!

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  39. MelissaM

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing waiter! Such a great experience! We arrived early for our reservation and they sat us without any issues. Food was amazing and timely. We were going to a Beyoncé concert after and they asked us what time we needed to be done. They also give you little warm towels after you complete your meal to clean your hands! Overall, loved this place! Def go back!

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  40. CLJGolfer

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time experience Natalie was great! Food was wonderful. However my sea bass entree was significantly smaller than the gentleman next to me. For the price I thought I would receive a decent size portion. Delicious though. Also wine should be at least a 6oz pour not 5 for the price. Don’t mind spending the price if the value is there.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Chicago Oyster House using the Order Online button. Chicago Oyster House also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and 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 4.6 stars by 742 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 225-8833
  • Catering
    Please email info@chicagooysterhouse.com
  • Private party facilities
    For big parties or private events, please email events@chicagooysterhouse.com
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