Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago

Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Hanni VIP

   Chicago49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were really impressed with ALL our food at Shaw's! I kind of forgot Shaw's was there and randomly picked it one night to take my parents visiting. I say this with all seriousness - it was REALLY good. I think I had the best of grilled tuna I ever had. Also, the calamari was also some of the best I ever had (and we get calamari literally everywhere). Other amazing things were the oysters and caesar salad. I didn't think this would come on our list as a repeat place, but it has been added! Fawn, our waitress, was awesome, too!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shaw’s is my favorite restaurant in the city. They made my bday so special 🥰
   

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   Mark VIP

   Chicago25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shaw’s always delivers great food and service. It’s are “go to” restaurant when we can’t decide on where to go.
   

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   Mark

   Cincinnati147 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Quick lunch for two. Sat at a booth in the bar. Everything was good.
   

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   Loretta VIP

   New Orleans86 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food always delicious, especially the Shaw's Seafood Salad!
   

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   TammyO VIP

   Chicago20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I enjoy Shaw’s. The food was great. I enjoy going here. The drinks are awesome. It’s always a good time.
   

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   Selena

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistently amazing! Service and food are bar none.
   

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   Gabriel VIP

   Mexico City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   De los mejores de Chicago si visitas la ciudad no dejes de ir . Un clásico que no pierde vigencia . Imperdible como la arquitectura de Chicago
   

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   JOHN

   Chicago38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shaw's is as old school as it gets, and I mean that in a positive way. Food and service is always excellent. Love the sushi too. Cories our server is professional yet warm and is always looking out for the diners. He handled any questions we had and I could see that he was doing that as well for other tables too. Kevin the GM is always checking up on diners too. Love this place!
   

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    Philip VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing atmosphere in an upscale dining establishment that exceeds your expectations for what seafood can be. If you haven’t been here yet you are missing out on a Chicago staple! The live jazz and table side dining service places Shaw’s among the best dining experiences in Chicago! Ask for Corie as your waiter and you can guarantee an elevated dining experience.
    

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