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Chicago Oyster House, Chicago, IL

Chicago Oyster House

4.5
4.5
615 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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

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What 615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Seafood

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Very professional and little to no wait time!
  2. 2

    2picky

    Louisville

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and steaks done to perfection.
  3. SH

    SteveH

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Ceviche was amazing! Wonderful place for a quiet date night. Highly recommended.
  4. P

    Pinner

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service
  5. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    The meaning of the word gratuity is something that is given voluntarily or beyond obligation as an appreciation. I do not appreciate being forced to pay 20% for a party of 3. If the service is good, I will tip 25% or even 30%, but I do not like to be forced into it. You want more money, be honest and simply raise the prices. I will not be back to this restaurant.
  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience during our visit to Chicago. The sea bass and prawn were delicious! The service was great! Whoever made the lemon drops knew how to make a good beverage! The only person who could use support is the hostess. She wasn’t very welcoming to anyone that I noticed. Robotic, enthused, and unwelcoming. Other than that, this is a great dinner environment and food!
  7. B

    Bear25

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Couldn’t have picked a better place. Service was great; was always being checked on, and everyone was so nice. The menu was great; I got to have my sushi, while my partner had their steak. Great place to have dinner, and cocktails before going to a show.
  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great; oyster rockefeller was the best size I've ever had just needed less cheese. Parking is horrible but overall great ambience.
  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My best friend and I enjoy some of the best seafood that we’ve ever had.
  10. H

    Heather

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food. Pricey, but I do think the quality of the food justifies it. Dining room was busy so service on the high tops in the bar was a bit slow, but we still very much enjoyed it.
  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was a bit iffy about the location. I had a 6:15 dinner reservation on a Friday and there was only one other couple there. I thought maybe it was because the food wasn’t too great. I was WRONG! Everything about this little place was truly amazing. The ambiance, the service and especially the food. Everything was fresh and delicious. Unbelievable, honestly. I think our server’s name was Beccy and she was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable and we never had to ask for anything because she took great care of us all evening. I will definitely be back.
  12. S

    Salesman

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Wildly overpriced mediocre food and cocktails, drab ambient. Never going back.
  13. DA

    DavidA

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Steak came out before my oysters. I was asked how I wanted my NY strip cooked. I stupidly said chefs choice assuming it would be rare or medium rare. It came out medium well. Dry. Not what I wanted for a $65 steak. 20% gratuity automatically added to the bill. I understand this for large parties but for one person eating at the bar? $170
  14. SO

    SteveO

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good food, service Was a bit slow.
  15. DY

    DianaY

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wedding Anniversary
  16. F

    Foodie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    This restaurant came highly recommended to me as I dine out frequently and always looking to try a new spot. I was extremely disappointed as the menu is so enticing! The ceasar salad and oysters Rockefeller were flavorful however the entrees were all so very bland. To rack up a bill of almost $600 and not enjoy the food and leave the leftovers sums up our experience.
  17. SJ

    ShayJ

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was great, my vegetables came out way after my protein, so I sent it back.. don’t know if was because of the kitchen or service.
  18. BR

    BonnieR

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beckie was phenomenal. Great place to dine. We will be back
  19. E

    Emmy

    Kansas City

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Fried oysters, grilled scallops and sea bass.....Each item we selected was delicious, perfectly prepared and served. The restaurant was not busy so noise and attentiveness were optimum. BUT be prepared for VERY high prices and an automatic 20% service charge. To be fair we were advised of the service charge on their website and by the hostess but only when we saw size of servings could we judge cost.
  20. NW

    NitaraW

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    They add 20% gratuity to all bills. If it’s your birthday or special occasion, they Do Not give complimentary dessert. Fresh Lemonade was good & is the only fresh fruit squeezed beverage they have. Ranch dressing is homemade with more of a mayo taste, not your standard ranch dressing. Other than that, the raw oysters, clam chowder and lobster tails were outstanding. The service was very good. Fried oysters were sort of tough. I will definitely return.
  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Parking is terrible, service is okay, food is phenomenal!
  22. Z

    Zach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, great place, great service. Food was amazing.
  23. S

    Seavinyl

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and Service was great!!!!!!!
  24. LS

    LSwik

    San Diego

    92 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food which included oysters, a couple of salads, steak and fish entrees and a couple of desserts were all great and served or cooked to perfection. The service was exceptional. When I’m in that part of Chicago again I will definitely be back. They have a very good wine selection as well.
  25. D

    Doosty

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was amazing. The old fashioned was less than great but not bad.
  26. RH

    RichardH

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The Ribeye steak was cooked to perfection and the service was very good. If you are willing to pay the price, I would recommend eating here. The ribeye was $75.00 + a 20% service charge. So, $90.00. A glass of wine was $14.00 + 20% service charge or $16.80. This is before tip. Which they listed on the bill at 7% and is optional. For those that can afford the price this is a great place to eat.
  27. JK

    JohnK

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good sushi, rolls and of course oysters. The Lychee Martini is the best in town. Always a great meal, and time there.
  28. DI

    DonnaI

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Your restaurant is quite quaint, clean, your servers were attentive and the food is EXCELLENT!!! We will definitely return to try our other favorites. Thank You.
  29. SL

    SchietaL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is our favorite. Everything on the menu is freshly made and our server, Becky, is always a pleasure to see and chat with. As service around the city as well as other places has been sketchy, the Chicago Oyster House has continued to be the best. Many thanks to the staff, the chefs and especially Becky. We will continue to dine here.
  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We really enjoyed dining here. It was quiet, which was nice for a relaxing Saturday meal. We had oysters, sushi, lobster roll, and cheesecake. We plan on returning!
  31. JS

    JohnS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Seafood Pasta was Excellent! Oysters and Sushi Rolls were very fresh and awesome!
  32. LT

    LizT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I will definitely be going back. The food was awesome. Our sever was very pleasant and attentive.
  33. SW

    SandyW

    Chicago

    139 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    The food was mostly very good; grilled oysters were exceptional, grilled calamari cooked to perfection lacked a little flavor, sushi deluxe was mediocre. The volcano roll was barely acceptable but the individual pcs. of sushi were good. Service was harried as Elton John was at Soldier Field. That Said I could NOT recommend as we reserved outside seating. My confirmation said outside seating. When I received" Please let them know you are coming" it was for outside seating. When we arrived the restaurant hostess said they don't have outside seating nor are they planning on it. At this point it's too late to find a different restaurant. I don't like to be deceived! UPDATE: After a response from the restaurant (below) I responded what transpired on the website and perhaps was an opentable suggestion problem (My parameters were outdoor only and this restaurant was first on the list) I received a somewhat rude second response from the restaurant. I stand by my review, food is mostly good but do NOT recommend

    Chicago Oyster HouseResponded on August 7, 2022Hello Sandy, We only offer standard table or bar table booking, indoor only. We do NOT offer outdoor seating. Your reservation was booked for standard seating per open table. There were no notes on your reservation requesting for out door seating, or we would have called to inform you that outdoor dining was not an option. The only notes you requested on your reservation was "pre-concert." To call us deceiving you for your misreading is unfair.

  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience was great as usual and my server Beckie was so nice, attentive and bubbly.
  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The meal was amazing. I was highly disappointed to find a 20% Service Charge added to already higher prices. That means to tip our server, our bill was 40% higher than the meal price.
  36. SZ

    ScottZ

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great menu selections and fantastic wine list. I’d return.
  37. GY

    GregoryY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent raw bar. Great seafood selection. Great service
  38. BN

    BarbaraN

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our dinner, in the middle of the week, they had a nice crowd dining. We will be back!
  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and superior service.
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Top notch seafood, especially oysters. I’ve not found better in the city. The service is extraordinary.

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 4.5 stars by 615 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 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
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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

  • 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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