BIG & little's Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. BIG & little's Restaurant

8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 140 tips and reviews

Wes R.Wes R: Soft Shell crab, shrimp and crawfish po boys on the specials menu!

Jon R.Jon Rienzo: Fried smelt and or soft shell crab po'boy... Your arteries will hate you, but everything else will fall madly in love with this decision!

Allan W.Allan White: Bring cash only. The softshell crab poboy rocks!

Sunda is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Sunda

9.0
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

Doug C.Doug Chavez: get the soft shell crab and rock shrimp

RyanRyan: Amazing sushi and inventive Asian. Kalbi wraps are a must, any sushi with truffle is also a go to. Skip dessert.

Igor A.Igor Ananyev: Pad Thai is excellent !

Shaw's Crab House is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. Shaw's Crab House

9.2
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 220 tips and reviews

Wil E.Wil E.: Standouts include flavorful sushi and sashimi combinations, Georgia soft shell crab, and the Alaskan king crab. Come on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday to listen to live music as you enjoy your meal

Anne-SophieAnne-Sophie: Wow! What amazing seafood and fantastic service! Echoing the below: king crab legs are to die for, and all the rest was a true feast for the palate! Live music completes the experience.

Lettuce Entertain YouLettuce Entertain You: Lobster rolls are a must!

Eataly is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews

Gayle M.Gayle Maccia: Yummy soft shell crab

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: On the pricey side for some things, but the quality and atmosphere are well worth it. Their pastas are perfectly cooked, even the ever-so-simple and satisfying spaghetti chitarra al cacio e pepe.

EaterEater: It doesn't get much hotter than Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's land of magic and pasta. With eight restaurants and a world of retail, Chicago's food scene has been greatly expanded.

Travelle is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. Travelle

8.5
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 37 tips and reviews

Dana J.Dana Jensen: We were here for the Christmas dinner, which was lovely. Good bartenders, excellent steak, and an incredible beet salad. Perfect portion sizes.

Brock W.Brock Wanless: If having brunch, order the signature Travelle Benedict for a delicious combo of eggs Benedict, lobster, spinach, and potatoes!

M. Katie H.M. Katie Hunter: Eric and James are true gentlemen -- the bar staff here is unparalleled. Come in on Thursday nights for a signature cocktail and to listen to the live lounge act! They take requests!

Jellyfish is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. 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: Crabby Eel (soft shell crab, eel, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, yuzu mayo, sweet potato crunch)

Danielle P.Danielle Pacropis: Spicy crab tacos! And lobster mango roll. Good service and good ambiance

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.

Roka Akor is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. Roka Akor

8.8
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Great sushi for a business lunch. Kinda pricey but worth it

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the chef’s selection steak from our 100 Best list: Go for the chef’s selection, they’re beautifully marbled, expertly grilled over Japanese binchotan charcoal, and the best value in the house.

carlos felipe o.carlos felipe ospina: Try the largest Sake list in the Midwest.

Friends Sushi is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. Friends Sushi

7.5
710 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 67 tips and reviews

david g.david goodale: Devil's Tuna roll is definitely a favorite! Sumo-Ae also good.

Catherine E.Catherine Ernst (Warren): Try the Friends roll...it's amazing!

Demir D.Demir Demirkan: Try at least one of the Friends Signatures. Big Friends is awesome. It seems one needs come here a few times to begin to appreciate fully.

Kamehachi is one of The 9 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Kamehachi

7.5
1531 N Wells St (at Schiller), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Old Town · 102 tips and reviews

Monika M.Monika McMahon: Get the green turtle roll and summer rolls. Both are crunchy and spicy.

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Great sushi, terrible service.

Kayce A.Kayce Alltop: They carry gluten free soy sauce!