Brown Bag Seafood Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

1. Brown Bag Seafood Co.

8.1
340 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near East Side · 25 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: The Powerbox features spinach topped with a blend of quinoa, brown rice and lemon vinaigrette to accompany your choice of seafood such as crispy shrimp, lemon whitefish or the fish of the day. Read more.

Erick R.Erick Rangel Arroyo: Crispy shrimp with greens & grains!! Delicious!!

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Love their lobster roll special on weekends. Have tried almost everything on the menu & enjoyed everything!

Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taquería is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

2. Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taquería

8.9
904 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 24 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Sheehan: Barbacoa 🔥🔥🔥 Crispy Shrimp Taco 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

C R.C Rey: Rick Bayless has a gem in this West Loop craft brewery and Oaxacan-themed taqueria. Check out the 2nd level for more space and calmer vibes. No reservations and beers/food are available to-go.

Brittney L.Brittney L: Amazing taco cuisine inspired by a true food artist #rickbayless

Steak 48 is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

3. Steak 48

8.9
615 North Wabash Avenue (Wabash and Ontario), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 38 tips and reviews

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: Always a favorite for awesome #steak and #seafood in #Chicago. Try the crispy #shrimp or fried #calamari as an #appetizer. Can’t go wrong with the #newyorkstrip for #dinner! 48 #wines by the glass!

Faisal S.Faisal Sg: Best tried steak house in town 👌🏼

Karen W.Karen W: We sat at the bar for drinks and dinner. Excellent service and food. We had the meatballs, shrimp deviled eggs and the raw bar for dinner - colossal shrimp and crab legs.

Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

4. Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

7.5
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 109 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Bacharach: Hundreds of great options, but I love the Orange Beef and my wife swears by the Crispy Shrimp in Mayonnaise Sauce (they're breaded and have a sweet sauce -much better than the name sounds)

Stephanie S.Stephanie Simon: Tony's three chili chicken, mayonnaise crispy shrimp and tea-smoked duck top the list.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Our favorites are Chengdu dumplings, Chinese eggplant with ground pork, twice-cooked pork, mapo tofu, Szechuan prawns and dry chile chicken. Trust us or choose at random—you won’t be disappointed.-ASK Read more.

Mott Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

5. Mott Street

8.7
1401 N Ashland Ave (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Noble Square · 82 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: From Feb. 18-21, chef Edward Kim will prepare this holiday dinner, which features dishes such as crispy shrimp, red miso chicken, steamed dumplings and crunchy crab brain fried rice. Read more.

Maya J.Maya Jimenez 😬: The chef’s tasting menu is the way to go.

Ellen T.Ellen Tsay: don't skip dessert - tres leches cake is ridiculous.

Five Star Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

6. Five Star Bar

8.0
1424 W Chicago Ave (at Bishop St.), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · Noble Square · 57 tips and reviews

Veronica M.Veronica Murtagh: Try the crispy shrimp app!

William Q.William Quiñones: Great place for a few drinks in an intimate and casual environment or to have fun with your friends in the backroom with a pole to dance!!!

Piti S.Piti Salcedo: Get the delirium tremens! It's on draft!

Itoko is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

7. Itoko

8.3
3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lakeview · No tips or reviews
Jellyfish is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

8. Jellyfish

7.3
1009 N Rush St (at Oak St.), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Near North Side · 44 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: TORCHED SALMON (smoked salmon, crispy shrimp, sweet potato, avocado, spicy mayo)

Abby W.Abby Watzke: Awesome Spicy Mini Crab Tacos accompanied with the East by Southwest Sochu Smash Beverage, with a spicy twist. Highly recommended.

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Sushi chef Andy Galsan's seafood maki makes the most of the contrast between subtle seafood and bright, fresh produce. Try the sweet mango with lobster, crab and flying fish roe ($15). Read more.

Colletti's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

9. Colletti's

8.1
5707 N Central Ave (at N Elston Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 15 tips and reviews

Joe O.Joe OConnell: Great NEW patio!! Great place to relax and enjoy the summer!!

Eric S.Eric Schmitt: New patio is worth the visit

Monica W.Monica Wilson: Great atmosphere! Bartenders are attentive. Best thin crust pizza.

The Garage Bar & Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

10. The Garage Bar & Sandwiches

8.5
6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Pub · Norwood Park · 29 tips and reviews

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: All around excellent food and great rotating craft beef selection on tap.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: One cocktail that is a must-try is the Kentucky Mule: an adept mixture of Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Crabbie's Ginger Beer from Edinburgh, muddled with fresh lemon and mint and served on the rocks. Read more.

Ramon R.Ramon Roman: Pot Roast sandwich & sweet potato fries...awesome.

First Draft is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

11. First Draft

8.3
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!

Andrew S.Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.

Sushi Pink is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

12. Sushi Pink

8.1
913 W Washington Blvd (Sangamon), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · West Town · 22 tips and reviews

Rosemarie C.Rosemarie Clohisy: The Dynamite is dynamite! Don't miss it.

ChristinaChristina: Wifi password is 3122261666

jessicajessica: Try the dynamite, it's pretty delicious.

Osaka Sushi Express & Fresh Fruit Smoothies is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

13. Osaka Sushi Express & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

8.3
400 S Michigan Ave (at W Van Buren St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · The Loop · 40 tips and reviews

Kara H.Kara H: The best "fast food" sushi in the Loop. Worth the trip.

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: Any smoothie with lychee is the way to go.

Daniel P.Daniel Perez: Great lunch specials that last till 2 pm. Mango smoothie with tapioca is my favorite. :)

O'Cha Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

14. O'Cha Thai

7.7
2062 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Bucktown · 9 tips and reviews

Wicker Park Bucktown InsiderWicker Park Bucktown Insider: Very fresh and delicious. Love the curry.

Get the crab Rangoon & Pad Thai !

Buck T.Buck Town: Basil chicken was damn tasty!

Porter Kitchen & Deck is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Shrimp in Chicago.

15. Porter Kitchen & Deck

7.6
150 N Riverside Plz (Randolph), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 5 tips and reviews

Naywri W.Naywri Wright: This is another one by Four Corners Tavern Group. I started out with a Caesar Salad. It had potato chips in there. It was very good. 

Alex F.Alex Flis: The Mac and cheese is delicious!!!

Nick B.Nick Barella: Outdoor deck