1. Shaw's Crab House
9.2
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 219 tips and reviews
Kate H.: Come here for oysters, lobster bisque, crab legs, live music, cold drinks, and lively company. ♡
Cindy Monger: Awesome lobster bisque, raw oysters, crab, maki, and cocktails!
Mark Stehli: Awesome oyster happy hour until 6pm. They know how to shuck an oyster...
Uriel Almarez: First time visiting, amazing stone crab bisque
Chicago magazine: There are charms to be had in the wonderful stone crab claws, the excellent grilled mahi-mahi with chimichurri and jicama slaw, and the luscious Key lime pie. Read more.
Cat Gao: Get the stone crab, spinach stuffed mushrooms, crab bisque, and roasted corn. Food and service were both fantastic.
3. Hopleaf Bar
9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 334 tips and reviews
Tiff 'TheFemGeek' Tate: Go to Hopleaf Bar and order their mussels. I never had mussels before and when I did I fell in love, specifically for Hopleaf's...nom nom nom :)
Hannah ...: Get the Mussels & frites, aioli sauce is on spot!
Tim Akimoff: Try the Mussels In Belgium Beer - Beer and mussels might be the perfect pairing. Better than basil tomato even.
4. Fish Bar
8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
Chris Buzachero: Lobster roll, rock shrimp wet, key lime pie.
Nichole 📚: Amazing clam chowder. Rock shrimp and saracha/sour cream dip also the best. A poor mans lobster = rock shrimp.
Liz Le: Great cocktails + food. Get the lobster roll, lemon/jalapeño app, or any of the ceviches.
5. The Publican
8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Paul Wang: Try the chef's selection of oysters and the sausages! If you're daring go with the sweet bread. You won't be disappointed.
Renaissance Hotels: Platters of gleaming, fresh oysters, piles of juicy porchetta and a ribeye steak dry-aged for 60 days are extraordinary, and even better paired with beers from Publican’s world-class beer list. Read more.
Jeff Weinstein: Great oysters, pork belly, steak, and other meats. Beer list and service are top notch. Can be loud and crowded. Sneak a drink in at aviary before or after.
6. Luke's Lobster
8.5
134 N La Salle St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 31 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: The sustainably-sourced seafood includes lobster, shrimp, and crab rolls as well as chowders and bisques. The lobster roll features a 1/4 pound of lobster with lemon butter and mayo on a toasted bun. Read more.
Jonathan Ferrera: The lobster roll is amazing and absolutely delicious. And there is hardly any wait.
Carl Anderson: The lobster rolls and the spicy crab soup are both must gets.
Time Out Chicago: Old-school classics are prepared well; we like the frog legs with garlic butter, “clams casino” (baked clams topped with bread crumbs and bacon) and smoked salmon—heat-smoked rather than cured. Read more.
Anthony Handley: Best crab cakes in Chicago. Pair one with a steak for surf and turf. You won't regret it.
Redeye Chicago: Watch East and West Coast oysters shucked at the 32-foot mahogany bar while listening to live piano music and snacking on fried oyster sliders topped with seaweed slaw and yuzu aioli. Read more.
8. RPM Italian
8.9
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews
Andriana Albamonte: Order family style and share! Don't miss the lobster caprese, zucchini fritti, king crab pasta and eggplant parm and dessert! The rice pudding gelato is amazing. Our waiter was great too!
Sara: Must try spinach lobster ravioli & eggplant parmesan-Filling! Apps-garlic bread. Didnt care for provolone peppers or artichokes. Dessert-TARTUFO-Amazeballs! Big Ferrero rocher w choco icecream inside.
GoLacey Go: Lobster Caprese, Octopus and lobster ravioli are MUSTS!!
9. The Angry Crab
8.5
5665 N Lincoln Ave (Fairfield), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · West Ridge · 36 tips and reviews
Michael Campbell: Everything is good, their maniac seasoning is the best. Shrimp, crab legs, crawfish with potatoes, andoullie sausage and corn is my vice.
Kevin L: Calamari was super tender with great sauces. Crab legs were sooo awesome!
Gus Borrmann: We had 3lb for two and it was enough. King Crab Legs are a must, headless shrimps are delicious. If you are not into spicy food, level 2 can be too hot already. Be prepared for smelly hands.
10. RL Restaurant
9.1
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 tips and reviews
Crain's Chicago Business: The lobster club sandwich with applewood smoked bacon and truffle mayo is tasty and sums up the mood here perfectly: everyday luxury. Read more.
Vincent Anzalone: Chicken hash is great anytime of the day and they often have kumamoto oysters
Myra Rubin: French Kiss Oysters + Rosé = perfect afternoon! RL has been a favorite for many years. Classic, relaxing, wonderful service always.
12. Mastro's Steakhouse
8.8
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews
Matthew Stern: Best of the best in Chicago. Pomeg martini, crab, bone in filet, butter cake! I've done all the work for you!
Isabel: My most favorite steakhouse ever (along with Masto's Ocean Club and City Hall Steakhouse, Scottsdale, AZ). Ahi Tuna Tartare, ANY steak, and did I mention the LOBSTER mashed potatoes?! Heavenly. Read more.
Adam London: Ask for Stephanie as your waitress. Get the KC strip, Mac and cheese, lobster mashed, and brussel sprouts - have an unbelievable meal.
Erica L: Amazing meal. Get the baked goat cheese and tomato, steak frites, crab cake, elote corn, and short rib stroganoff
Kelly 🍰: Bone-in ribeye medium rare, elote corn, shrimp cocktail, crab cake, French fries, whiskey sundae, several cocktails = elite
Laurie Dubnow: Baked crab cake, oysters, bacon roasted tomato salad, short rib beef stroganoff, steak frites, and chocolate cream pie! Can't wait to go back!!
15. The Capital Grille
8.7
633 N St. Clair St., Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 60 tips and reviews
Anthony Villare: Anything u get here is tops. Lobster bisque--big chunks of meat!! Lobster Mac!!! How do save room for dessert!
Kam Beard: The lobster mac n cheese was so delicious. Also the green beans was seasoned perfect.
Stefanie: Perfect steaks and the lobster mac are a must for dinner. For lunch: the lobster bisque or the lobster & crab cakes are not published on the menu, under 500 calories and still so decadent.