Shaws Crab House Reviews
Submitted by Markus Impola on 09/20/2021
Markus Impola 5 stars rating.
Excellent service and the ambiance of the place is amazing. The main dining room seems fancy and often booked full. We ate in the oyster bar which was nice as well and casual clothing friendly. Buffalo shrimp appetizer is excellent and a must try. The seafood salad is amazing as well. Big enough to split for two with appetizers. We also tried the lobster bisque, which disappeared quickly. Oh, and the pretzel like soft bread they served in the beginning was delicious ????
jessica beltran wolfskill 5 stars rating.
Great atmosphere!
We would come back everything we’re in Chicago.
-Great service
-Great oysters
-Great atmosphere for eating and drinking with friends.
Tip: the restaurant has two areas, choose the oyster bar area for a lively environment.
Our favorites:
-Oyster sampler
-Lobster bisque
-French fries
-Tuna roll if you’re looking for something light and spicy.
-Sauvignon bland
Submitted by Jessica Beltran Wolfskill on 09/11/2022
atom tarragon 5 stars rating.
The ambience at Shaw's is so surreal and fantastic! From the service, to the staff dress code, the furnishings, the art deco lighting and fixtures, decor, and especially the music, Shaw's transports you back to the Roaring 20s, but in all the best ways! The entire place was so well maintained, staff were unfailingly courteous and attentive, the food was exquisite, and the atmosphere was a delicious illusion that made you feel like Al Capone and his henchmen could swagger over to a table next to you at any minute.
Our server Eduardo was so wonderful, coming right over as courses were finished, making sure we had all the water and silverware and coffee and anything else we needed the entire time. He brought fresh bread with butter right out of the gate. We had drinks (my Moscato was excellent) and the calamari appetizer (breading was delicious and well-seasoned).
Our entrees were the grilled swordfish in a mustard vinaigrette and roasted Brussels sprouts, and the Club Combination Plate: succulent scallops, garlic butter shrimp, and a plump filet with a delicate Bearnaise, served with jasmine rice. We also ordered creamed spinach on the side. And for dessert was coffee, key lime pie, and the Shaw's raspberry pie. All the desserts are made from scratch in-house.
I was so impressed by every single aspect of our visit. Shaw's is an American treasure, and a glimpse into the exciting past.
Submitted by Atom Tarragon on 09/04/2022
Nicole Yeong 5 stars rating.
This should be on the list of Chicago’s must try/eat/do. Such traditional feels and food is really good! The manager is so knowledgeable about the oysters and the food. The waiter was so warm and friendly. It checks every box for a perfect dining experience! I had the lobster roll and it was delish. I like that they used toast and not a bun. The oysters! Oh my…. So so good. I think I can just have the oysters for a meal… the key lime pie was nice, too. It didn’t have that over the top sour zing which I think makes it more enjoyable. If I ever come back to Chicago I will revisit.
Submitted by Nicole Yeong on 08/12/2022
Shannon C 5 stars rating.
We we thankful to get a table straight away on Saturday night holiday weekend. Sat at high top in bar area which is open to the regular dining area with white tablecloth. We started with chop salad and I think this may be their specialty. It was very nice. Shrimp cocktail amazing. our waiter asked if we wanted bread. iWarm potato’s bread. We had 5 or 6 different wait staff tend to us. Crab cakes great! Shaw platter and found the Scallops to be a little small but good very very well. Asparagus has a nice dip. The vegetable is from a local farm, It needed a splash of lemon, oil. s/p. This place is next to Andy’s Jazz club so it’s the perfect dinner before your show but I recommend a reservation. Finally, not sure why, but we were surprised with a free desert. Raspberry pie and it was out of this world!
Submitted by Shannon C on 07/05/2022
Jeff Thompson 4 stars rating.
The food was amazing. We started with delicious crab cakes and then moved to the salmon sushi and salad. But all was not well! They forgot to bring bread to the table out of the gate. Then they brought us in a wrong dish. It would have been no big deal except our waiter would literally disappear for 10 minute increments. I had to get up from the table and point out to the waiter that we had also ordered blackened shrimp and grits, which were probably delicious when they were cooked but now they were 15 minutes cold and a little more chewy than they should have been.
Three times we had to ask other staff to fill our drinks. While they graciously took off the dinner we did not order, it seemed like the staff was a little discombobulated.
But for me, the straw that broke the camel's back is when they brought my girlfriend her blackened shrimp and grits, to make a place on the table, he grabbed the mistaken fish and chips and actually asked her to grab her fork from her plate instead of just bringing a fresh one. Seriously?
It was my first time at this establishment. My girlfriend has been here many times before and assured me this was highly unusual. Time will tell.
Submitted by Jeff Thompson on 05/28/2022
Stephanie Nesbitt 5 stars rating.
I have nothing but good things to say about everything here, from the food, to the service, to the absolutely fun and stunning interior and the attention to detail to making so many areas of the restaurant look interesting and nostalgic with the art and fixtures, etc! The food was fantastic!! We had oysters, sushi, salad, and a bottle of wine. There wasn't a bad item in the entire bunch. I would love to come back here next time I am in Chicago.
Submitted by Stephanie Nesbitt on 05/22/2022
AC Brantley 3 stars rating.
Fancy place but nothing spectacular. Food was good and cooked well. We ordered the Shaw’s seafood platter and blackened shrimp with grits. Nice but for some reason not memorable. It wasn’t even the prices (because it was expensive), it was just missing the awe factor. But I will say if you go clearly the items to order is oysters and a martini. Oysters aren’t my thing but almost all of the tables had an order or two. Also they need to WARM the raspberry pie. No one wants cold fruit pie.
Submitted by Ac Brantley on 02/19/2022
Albert Solano 4 stars rating.
Nice seafood food place too visit. Oysters were very delicious and lobster bisque was so tasty. Waiters were very attentive and friendly. I've been to quite a few seafood restaurants and I must say prices here are bit high here. Overall, very friendly establishment and very tasty good. Thank you Shaw's Crab House.
Submitted by Albert Solano on 01/04/2022
Long Dang 5 stars rating.
Good place to have steak and seafood. Seafood tower is a must have for sure. Creme Brulee is a hit. It is so creamy, not too sweet or too bland. Great service as well. Their lime cake is a bit sour so be careful. I recommend to get their 5 courses menu for $149. It's a great deal. I will definitely come back for more.
Submitted by Long Dang on 12/24/2021
