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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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Classic Fish House gourmet experience. Not many restaurants left that can work this sort of magic.
   

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   David VIP

   Los Angeles45 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Shana and Andy worked as a great team to provide top notch service that exceeded our expectations. It was our first time to Shaw’s and the two of them ensured we will be back. A special thanks to the host staff for moving our reservation from the Oyster bar to the main bar with ease and smiles.
   

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   Arlene

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   My nephew and I go to Shaw's once a year for my birthday and splurge on lobster tails. The food is delicious and the service is great. A little on the noisy side, but that't just because it's crowded with happy diners.
   

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   Lisa

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The reviews were correct. The service is impeccable. The ambience was fine for such a massive restaurant perfect old school Chicago. The food was amazing fresh not overproduced. I highly recommend for personal or for business reasons.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   This place is still a classic. Pricey, but quality seafood! It was not too loud for us to have great conversation. The service was great!
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We really enjoyed Shaw’s. Our waiter was amazing as was all the wait staff. The oysters were amazing as well as the crab cake. My son ordered the filet and French fries off the kids menu. It was perfect! My daughter has the seafood fettuccine- not your classic American fettuccine sauce but delicious. My husband had the combination meal. The steak was good, the scallops amazing and the shrimp were ok. I had the crab stuffed flounder. This is one of my fave dishes and I was disappointed. It lacked seasoning and the fish needed a sear with butter. Brussels are our favorite side. These were a bit vinegary. The au gratin potatoes were also good - just needed a touch of salt. Overall a great experience!
   

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   Robert

   Milwaukee4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great food and service. Always enjoy coming here.
   

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   Krista VIP

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The tuna nigiri was fantastic (my recommendation over the sushi) ! So were the clam chowder and lobster tacos. The oyster sampler was great - we love trying a variety. The lemon butter sauce on the scallops was incredible. Would absolutely get the tuna nigiri and scallops again. It was not an inexpensive meal, but the food was delicious and filling.
   

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   JQJQJQ VIP

   Orlando29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Jose our server was very professional and attentive. He made the evening extra special.
   

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    Kenneth

    St. Louis133 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

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

    Love this place! Best seafood restaurant in Chicago.
    

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