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Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago, Chicago, IL
Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago, Chicago, IL
Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago, Chicago, IL
Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago

4.8
4.8
13569 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
Big and Bustling, Shaw's Crab House stands as a monument to fish and seafood. Besides the usual popular dishes, Shaw's management team is passionate about presenting treats such as King Salmon, Alaskan King Crab, and Nantucket Bay Scallops during their short seasons.

Thank you for choosing us for your dinner reservation. Reservations made for "Bar" seating will be for our casual Oyster Bar and reservations made for "Standard" seating will be in our more formal "Dining Room"

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 130 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 527-2722
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Arnulfo Tellez
  • Catering
    Private dining space with rooms with space for up to 12, up to 30, up to 80 and up to 150/400 for a full Oyster Bar or Main Dining Room buyout! Call 312-527-2722 and ask for Erin Juache.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining space with rooms with space for up to 12, up to 30, up to 80 and up to 150/400 for a full Oyster Bar or Main Dining Room buyout.
  • Private party contact
    Erin Juache: (312) 527-2722
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    State St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available for $19 per vehicle.
  • Public transit
    Grand - Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 13,569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Seafood

  • Chicago

    Seafood

13,569 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant. Food, service & ambiance is wonderful. There was just a very loud group in the booth next to us that we had to ask to please quiet as we could hear each other

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  2. John

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Accommodations were excellent. We were seated immediately and perfectly prepared fresh fish.

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  3. ChicagoFoodLover

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shaw’s never disappoints! Incredible oysters, delightful service. A favorite now and forever.

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  4. LLLM

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful from start to finish! Dominic was our server and made our experience even better. The whiskey sours were delicious. The lobster bisque and chopped salad great starters. The Volcano roll is one of my favorites if you like a little spiciness. Shrimp, scallops and filet were cooked perfectly! Always look forward to a night out at Shaws's!

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  5. PerryB

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Josh and Mauricio are great serves. Good is amazing.

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  6. JonDeaux

    Mississippi

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Shaw's Cab House is one of our restaurants we always dine at during our yearly trip to Chicago. Seafood selection is top of the line with fresh seafood . Service has always been exceptional and was that way during our most recent visit.

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  7. EricB

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always love going to Shaw's. Should check out their special event meals.

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  8. NuNu

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the atmosphere at this restaurant white tablecloth and servers are dressed up. The cocktails were perfect and also the food!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food4service3ambience4
    Waited 35 minutes after confirmed reservation time, was told to expect a concession, was offered none

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Guadalajara

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, our waiter was extremely nice and helpful. We had a reservation and ir was really crowded at the lobby and our table was not ready. There was no place to sit and wait.

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  11. JulieM

    Dallas

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    As always Shaw’s was great. Small issue with coat check. My husband’s hat was return mashed and the entire crown had dust blobs on it. It had to be brushed to remove them. Please dust the coat check area and caution the staff that items such as hats are expensive and should be treated accordingly.

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  12. JihoonL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a restaurant with high-quality food and a wonderful atmosphere. I'm satisfied every time I come. 100% intention to revisit

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Lobster was over cooked. They didn’t have mussels or trout which were both on the menu. Surf and turf did let you know the size of the filets. Server was busy, but did a very good job making sure we were taken care of. The raw oysters were great. I just expect highest quality when paying those prices.

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  14. ChuckM

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent. The only thing we did not like was the quantity of the crab legs for $120. 

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. Highly recommended for anyone who loves an old fashion oyster bar experience!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and good food, place is crowded on weekend.

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  17. ShaneM

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, drinks and service were excellent! This is our 2nd year celebrating Thanksgiving at Shaw’s and it’s quickly becoming a tradition for us. See y’all next year!

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  18. easternsho

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful evening and amazing food!! Will definitely be back

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  19. EdwardB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We had a very pleasant Thanksgiving holiday dinner. The service was outstanding and we were very pleased with the food and drink ordered. One issue was the soups: All were served just barely warm, and the size of the cup was small.

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  20. DouglasZ

    Cincinnati

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    it was a wonderful Thanksgiving experience. To be able to order turkey, gravy and stuffing and also all of the seafood items made it a special meal with something for everyone. And, to be in a restaurant where you are not rushed and rather treated as a valued customer who is your guest.

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  21. jwvjwv

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good and service excellent. We had a disabled guest, and the servers, the lobby staff, and particularly the doormen and parkers, were absolutely outstanding. Rarely have I seen such compassionate help from a group of workers at a restaurant. Even the disabled guest was amazed and very appreciative.

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  22. RogerT

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food excellent as always. Love the feel of the bar. Wait staff friendly, knowledgeable.

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  23. MichaelK

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love the Oyster Bar…had not been here in several years. Service was lovely, oysters were great, my wife’s seafood salad was good but overpriced at $37. My gumbo was not as spicy, nor was the roux as cooked thru as I remembered, but still quite good (seemed that the quantity was smaller as well). All in all a nice meal!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time had here. Our waiter was exceptional and really made our experience lovely. The food was very delicious, first time having a lobster Wellington and it was pretty good. The potato au gratin was very delicious. The hot sea food combo was wow wow wow! Great food, great ambiance playing some smooth jazz in the background that wasn’t overpowering conversation. Marking a star down cause some of the portion sizing like the lobster tacos and the hot sea food combo could be bigger! For the steep price one pays, Shaws could definitely up the plate sizing! But all in all lovely time had here!

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  25. Julie

    Tampa

    50 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Walked in with a plastic glass of water and front desk assumed it was a drink and before even saying hello said you can’t bring that in and when I looked around of where to tosss he said ober there. Not the warmest welcome. Same person then sat us in the tightest corner of bar area even though one person was 6’5””. Once we have a waiter assigned demeanor was different but bad taste for place had already started. Seafood platter was very good as was the Alfredo seafood. Salads were good and when we pointed out one mussel shell out of four was empty waiter brought out more.

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  26. MichaelT

    Chicago

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. Professional staff and delicious food! Thanks.

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  27. AmyH

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great place for a special occasion. Excellent service. Top notch food. It’s been around so long and stays consistently great. The decor is really nice.

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  28. Sleve

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the experience. Everything was booked due to the tree lighting but luckily got reservations within 30 minutes. Staff was friendly and food was good. Ordered the hot appetizer, cup of clam chowder, haddock, and dessert sampler to share. It was a good amount for two people. The atmosphere was also pretty fun. Id go back.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was absolutely amazing. The items we ordered were very good. The chocolate cake is incredible. We have been coming here for years and we were disappointed that the menu has changed since our last visit. Seems as if a few staple items are now gone.

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  30. QTIPS

    Chicago

    134 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The Q’s went to Shaw’s was with our Grandson/Daughter/Son in Law before going to the Christmas Parade. Q’s shared: A dozen Raw Oysters. They were delicious. Mrs. Q had: Maker’s Mark Old Fashion & the other half had: A Maker’s Mark Manhattan. We shared the delicious bread & butter. The Grandson had: Water & Raw Bar Combination – 2 Oysters, 2 Cocktail Shrimp, 1 Half Maine Lobster Tail. Grandson says: He really liked this place. Daughter had: Had a class so was not able to eat with us for the early dinner but met us for dessert time. Son in Law had: Water & Garlic Shrimp. Mrs. Q had: Caesar Salad that was shared with the Grandson & Son in Law. Mr. Q had: Lobster Bisque soup. Dinner: Both had: Delicious Lobster Tacos. We shared dessert: two Creme Brulee.

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  31. Rockguy001

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Shaws’s always exceeds expectations and the servers are extremely knowledgable about the menu. The menu also changes regularly which we can attest to having been there so many times and always noticing slight differences. Our last visit was for a birthday and they gave the birthday girl a slice of cake in the house which was unexpected. My only gripe is the price of the wines. They are extortionately overpriced (talking 4-5 times the price if you bought the same bottle in the shops) and we love having wine with dinner. The food is amazing and partially makes up for that and the dining experience makes up for the remainder of the wine price shock. Would always recommend Shaws as it is one of our favourite restaurants in Chicago to go to.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Juan is a professional server. Polite, kind, knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend dining with Juan for a great evening.

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  33. DAC2go

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Dinner at Shaw's is reliably enjoyable: the food's great, the service is excellent, and the dining room has an appealing old-style "club" vibe. It's a go-to choice for us before or after theatre, symphony or opera performances and easy to get to from many downtown venues.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    It’s dated, the crab cakes were not very flavorful, the water is some of the worst tasting water I’ve ever had, the bar drinks and service was on point. That was great.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We alway do our best to make it to Shaw’s when visiting Chicago. The staff is amazing and the meals are outstanding.

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  36. AmandaE

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress was amazing! Great knowledge of wine and the menu.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. It’s steady tradition to stop by Shaw’s. Thanks as always.

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  38. Nickname

    Chicago

    269 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    269 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Halibut, crabcakes-Awesome! Excellent friendly service and beautiful room.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place to have a wonderful dining experience!!

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  40. keiths

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was fantastic. We all had the Nantucket Bay scallops that we come to Shaws annually at this time when they are in season and they did not disappoint. They are the tastiest item I have ever eaten. The service was phenomenal. We loved the atmosphere in the Bar area. Very enjoyable

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You can order delivery directly from Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago using the Order Online button. Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 527-2722.

Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 13569 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 130 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago

21 East Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60611

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State St.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available for $19 per vehicle.
  • Public transit
    Grand - Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Arnulfo Tellez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 527-2722
  • Catering
    Private dining space with rooms with space for up to 12, up to 30, up to 80 and up to 150/400 for a full Oyster Bar or Main Dining Room buyout! Call 312-527-2722 and ask for Erin Juache.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining space with rooms with space for up to 12, up to 30, up to 80 and up to 150/400 for a full Oyster Bar or Main Dining Room buyout.
  • Private party contact
    Erin Juache: (312) 527-2722
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