1. Shaw's Crab House
9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 220 tips and reviews
Kostya Kekhaev: Shaw's Annual Lobster Festival (June-July 2010): Traditional East Coast style "Lobster Boil" includes a 1lb whole Maine Lobster, with corn on the cob, Red Bliss potatoes, and coleslaw for only $21.99!
Blair Casey: Lobster bisque is a MUST! Great to dip your bread in. Good lobster roll and calamari, too.
Beril Esen: Amazing atmosphere: If you come here, you'll listen to live music with songs from Al Green while tasting delicious seafood. Order the king crab legs; you won't regret it. Scallops are a bit overrated.
Uriel Almarez: First time visiting, amazing stone crab bisque
Cat Gao: Get the stone crab, spinach stuffed mushrooms, crab bisque, and roasted corn. Food and service were both fantastic.
Danielle Lancashire: The Alaskan Crab is quite possibly one of my favourite dishes in the world. The Key Lime Pie was the first that I've had, but is mind blowing.
3. Hopleaf Bar
9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 334 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Always a bit more crowded than I'd wish, but with reason. Incredible beer selection and tasty food like mussels w/frites. Never had a bad beer there, out of dozens I've tried.
Jude Reter: The Mussels are excellent. Vegetarian Wellington and cauliflower salad are awesome.
Rick Bendix: The mussels, the brisket sandwich, the French fries and the Belgian beers are outstanding
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.
Men's Health Mag: Fish Bar's Sachmo Po' Boy is the classic New Orleans Po' Boy-made rich. Enclosed in a New England lobster roll is shrimp and crawfish, crispy lettuce, sweet pickles, and roasted garlic aioli.
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.
Carl Anderson: The lobster rolls and the spicy crab soup are both must gets.
John Shrimp: A quality lobster roll is an immensely satisfying thing. Luckily for Chicagoans, East Coast chain Luke’s offers authentic lobster, crab, and shrimp sandwiches.
Crain's Chicago Business: Stuffed lobster is a good call for those having trouble deciding what to order. You'll get plenty of lobster tail, plus a nicely seasoned seafood-packed stuffing. Read more.
Mindi: The crab cakes are great! Actual real lumps of crab. Not much filler. The filet is incredibly tender. And the chargrilled shrimp is well seasoned. Be sure to get a reservation, even on weeknights!
massimo gariglio: Great taste with crab cake and stuffed lobster!!
8. RPM Italian
9.0
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews
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.
Kisha Johnson-Smith: Lobster Ravioli, Truffle Garlic Bread, Brussels Sprout Salad & Roasted Mushrooms were great!! Party atmosphere provided by Bill & Juliana Ransic. Formerly Ben Pao location...check it out!
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!
Eater: Famous for their crab legs, Angry Crab is one of Eater's essential 2016 restaurants. So go there quickly, get the king crab legs and don't forget to BYOB! Read more.
12. Mastro's Steakhouse
8.9
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.
Megan Robertson: The corn is amazing! Surprisingly my fave item of the night. Crab cakes, beef stroganoff, and steak were excellent as well. Highly recommend.
Sarp Erkaya: Trendy spot, friendly service, amazing food! Fillet is cut perfectly and cooked just right. 👏🏼 get the mac&cheese and the corn! Start w oysters and pair it all with a martini! 🍸Perfect dinner 🙌🏼
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 Gage
8.9
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 341 tips and reviews
Laura W.: Can't go wrong with the poutine, mussels, or fondue.
Alicia Kosasih: Get the Caramelized Lobster and House Poutine! Portion is a bit big if you're only sitting down for a light meal but the flavors are bold and they're all tasty.
Igor Baltiyskiy: Nice Loop views, market fish comes with delicious crab risotto, but is not large as they may tell