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Half Shell, Inc


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#99 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
  • Address: 676 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
  • Phone:  (773) 549-1773
  • Fax:  +1 773 281 8192

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5 of 5 stars
BradleySDeerfield   8 contributions
Sep 1, 2009

Looks like a dive but WOW more

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4 of 5 stars
OhioDerf   9 contributions
Cleveland, OH
Feb 22, 2009

We took my daughter there for her birthday and she loved it! Occupies a walk-down space of a building in a residential area. It's basically an old school corner bar with with a dozen small tables that delivers some awesome seafood. We went after 9:00 PM and had no wait whatsoever. Portions are huge and Alaskan crab was well prepared... more

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Aug 23, 2008

There's a reason why this restaurant that's not heavily advertised, the basement of a 3 flat has been around forever....... IT'S THE BEST!!!!!!!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jun 17, 2008

Best crablegs in town! more

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Apr 19, 2008

unshell your own, for great prices on fantastic seafood. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jan 26, 2008

Yum! Simple, steamed crab legs. Prices are also very good. The bad side is you probably have to wait awhile or sit inside which is kinda dark and dingy. more

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Dec 26, 2007

Mmm steamed king crab, can't beat the prices! Basic but delish. more

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Dec 6, 2007

Best Snow Crab...Anywhere!! more

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4 of 5 stars
soundasleep   13 contributions
Iowa City, Iowa
Apr 11, 2007

The oysters were just okay.... but the Half Shell itself has a great ambiance. Its unusual to find A place where people are so friendly and make you feel so at home. The shrimp was great and the cider was ice cold. The owner rocks!!! more

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Half Shell, Inc Address

676 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: (773) 549-1773 Fax: +1 773 281 8192
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.