1. 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.
Jenn LeFlore: Everything is delicious. Skip the crawfish if they are not in season, so tiny now worth the effort. Wait is mad long but they text you. Wait in the car!
JK: You are required to order at least one total pound of seafood that includes the likes of crawfish, whole head-on shrimp, and snow crab legs.Pick from a choice of lemon, garlic, or spicy sauces
2. Wishbone Restaurant
8.5
161 N Jefferson St (at Randolph), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near West Side · 98 tips and reviews
Eve Benton: Crawfish cakes dns shrimp-n-grits are a must have.
peter royal: breakfast is awesome. grits! and the crawfish cakes.
Explore Chicago: Wishbone’s mascot Dolly is the owner’s actual childhood dog. Stop by for fast-service brunch, but also don’t forget to try their signature shrimp & grits, blackened catfish, or smoked beef brisket.
3. Toon's Bar & Grill
8.1
3857 N Southport Ave (at W Byron St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 56 tips and reviews
Lee S: They do several NOLA-style Crawfish Boils during the Spring, from Mardi Gras through Memorial Day. Advance tix gets you all the mud puppies you can eat!
Kevin Farris: Burgers are awesome, wings are crispy & delicious, chili is great (soups are homemade), but po' boys are spot on NOLA! Wash it down with a pint from the impressive / unpretentious taps. Get you some!
Serious Eats: This neighborhood bar serves some of the best Buffalo chicken wings in the city.
4. lowcountry
8.1
3343 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lakeview · 12 tips and reviews
Heidi Wolff: I seriously had the best time here. Felt so welcomed and the food was INSANE. Giant mussels, freshest crawfish. I want to move in.
Mindi: Great addition to the neighborhood! The shrimp (no heads) with Everything spice & kicked up to 2 was delicious! Good beer selection. Reasonable prices. Definitely recommend!
Jasmine Evans: The crab legs and shrimp are bomb!!!
5. Inspiration Kitchens
8.6
3504 W Lake St (btwn Homan & Hamlin), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · East Garfield Park · 17 tips and reviews
Tracy Takacs: Crawfish Hash!! Yum!!
Chicagoist: This spot serves up some of the best food in the city and not just for the price. Try their omelets, gumbo, and daily pancake and French toast specials which round out the short but sweet brunch menu. Read more.
Aviva Alter: Everything I ate was amazing, fried green tomatoes to basil lemonade
Marco Pineda: Crawfish, crab legs, jelly fish, etc
Marco Pineda: Have the crawfish and crab legs, they are fantastic!
Jon B.: Excellent dim sum. Loved the pork shumai, beef and seafood crepes, and fried shrimp dumplings.
7. Big Jones
8.5
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: The chefs pay homage to Fat Tuesday Run, in which partyers run from house to house adding to a communal gumbo pot. This pot will include chicken, ham, alligator, crawfish and who knows what else. Read more.
Chicago Tribune: A "Louisiana Mardi Gras Odyssey" will be the theme for this year's Restaurant Week menu. Alligator and andouille sauce, crawfish etouffee, gateaux de roix (king cake) among their great options. Read more.
Bobby Kennedy: Eggs New Orleans (crab cakes and poached eggs on a popover) is incredible. Plus great cocktails and complimentary beignets for all!
9. George Street Pub
8.1
2858 N Halsted St (at George St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews
Sean Ragusa: Fantastic service, incredible food, and a manageable beer selection. The bacon wrapped chicken sandwich, crawfish po boy, calamari, and pub chips rock!!!
Garlanda Freeze-Puzio: Muscles and crab cakes! My new once a week joint!
Dave: Apple pie shot is the new hotness
10. Fish Bar
8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
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.
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.
Kate Snow: Knockout lobster roll, friendly service, tasty bev, and mellow tunes make for a must try.
11. Buddy Guy's Legends
8.6
700 S Wabash Ave (at Balbo Dr.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Tera Simon: Try the crawfish tails, order a Bell's to drink and sit back and relax to some amazing Blues.
Leandro Araujo: Probably the most comfortable live music bar I've ever been... a MUST go if you're in Chicago.
Explore Chicago: Local and international legends play here, and Buddy Guy himself graces the stage of his authentic blues club, where memorabilia like B.B. King and John Lee Hooker’s guitars complete the atmosphere. Read more.
12. Lula Café
9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 256 tips and reviews
JenKudu: If I could eat the Spring Onion Tamale everyday, I would. Steak and Eggs have a nice twist with crawfish butter and wonderfully fresh asparagus.
Bitches Who Brunch Manager: Voted Best Overall Brunch in 2015! From the service, to the decor, and of course the amazing food, we just love this Logan Square gem. This is one spot we could eat at again, and again, and again. Read more.
ZAGAT: Stop by on Mondays for the three-course $28 farm menu.
13. 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: Soft Shell crab, shrimp and crawfish po boys on the specials menu!
Angela: The best fish tacos in Chicago with a large selection of different fish. The little samarai packs the perfect amount of heat. If your brave try the deep fried grilled cheese (it's surprisingly good).
Food Network: On an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri made the trip to this tiny Chicago joint, where the shrimp is battered and fried to order. Read more.
14. Reggie's Rock Club
8.2
2109 S State St (at E 21st St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · South Loop · 103 tips and reviews
Sean Mallory: The Rooftop was great! Came here for the Crawfish Boil. Staff seems cool. I'll be sure to check it out again soon on a normal outing.
Steve Wolves: One of the best killer food, great prices, lot of options multiple bars, tshirt shop, record store Rooftop bar! staff is amazing and KILLER MUSIC every night! multiple shows going on on various stages
Time Out Chicago: Best rooftop hang in the South Loop. Shoot some hoops and cool down under the shower...
15. Pearls
7.8
5352 N Broadway St (at W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Edgewater · 16 tips and reviews
Ninah Randolph: The jambalaya is a go to. Gumbo is also pretty good. Really nice selection of cocktails and rooftop seating when its warm
Redeye Chicago: The jambalaya was a spot-on NOLA-worthy version, featuring spicy, rusty-hued tomato sauce and rice tossed with andouille sausage, shrimp and chicken sautéed to order. Read more.
matthew hodges: Shrimp grits & whiskey