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Shaw's Crab House


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5 of 5 stars 194 ratings
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#19 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $31-$40
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 29, 2008

Great seafood, everything I've tried is very good. Great service. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 25, 2008

VERY GOOD oysters.. explanations.. bartenders.. Can't say a bad thing more

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4 of 5 stars
bainso 315 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 12, 2008

We stopped at Shaw's for an early dinner one night. He had the Crab Cake Platter & I had the Lobster & Pasta with Brie cheese sauce...mmmm good! Then, he had the Key Lime Pie & I had the Raspberry Pie...a great finish to our meal there. While seated we noticed that the bar was really crowded & found that... more

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5 of 5 stars
DrLisaK66 8 contributions
Missouri
Sep 23, 2008

I didn't expect to find the best seafood I've ever eaten in Chicago. My husband and I ate on the casual side, which is like stepping into the past. I had a sampler platter with scallops, shrimp, rice and spinach. Everything was delicious! The Key Lime Pie was heavenly. The service was also outstanding. I will always go back to... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 20, 2008

I like the atmosphere for , good seafoood more

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5 of 5 stars
jake095 3 contributions
kansas city
Aug 19, 2008

Sitting at the end of the oyster bar, 1/2 price oysters from 4:30-6:00, bottle of wine, glass of beer, what have you. Great service. Not to be missed. Let your wife shop Michigan Ave., your respite is here. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 7, 2008

love the chopped salad and great crab cakes.. more

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4 of 5 stars
imageartist 72 contributions
Atlanta
Aug 7, 2008
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Try to be seated at the seafood bar, it's the best experience. The food quality is very high and the service is even better. The crowd is active and amusing. I go here every time I'm in Chicago... don't miss it. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 6, 2008

Love it on an expense account! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 6, 2008

I like the Blue Point lounge for dining, but over all a great place more

Reviews of Shaw's Crab House

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Shaw's Crab House Address

21 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 527-2722
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.