Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

1. Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

8.3
2120 S Canal St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Chinatown · 83 tips and reviews

Jerry S.Jerry S: Fried oysters with hawt sauce. That is all.

Julia KwanJulia Kwan: Fried oysters are still good, but not as juicy as they were 20 years ago...however, the fried catfish still got it 👌

Joe S.Joe Smith: The fried oysters as well as those scallops are so heavenly♡♡♡♡♡♡!

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

2. Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods

8.4
1415 N Wood St (Beach), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Wicker Park · 17 tips and reviews

ᴡ O.ᴡ O.: Drinks, fried chicken, Mac and cheese & fried oysters.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: GRAND SLAM BREAKFAST (Scrambled Eggs, gator sausage, Lagniappe: potatoes, fruit, grits)

Tim S.Tim S: Jumbalaya and beignets are awesome! Chef is James Beard nominee 2019.

Half Shell is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

3. Half Shell

8.2
676 W Diversey Pkwy (at Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews

Lauren E.Lauren Ernest: Oysters, Fried Oysters, Fried Catfish and Crab Cakes! Next time were going for the King Crab Legs... Amazing!

Serra G.Serra Geris: You have to go. Super dive-y, good southern feels. Best King Crab legs in the city - worth the $35! I heard the outdoor patio is clutch in the Summer. Looking forward to my next visit!

Eamon M.Eamon Murphy: Go for the King Crap legs. You can eat like a king, and pay like a pauper. Read more.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

4. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.4
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 225 tips and reviews

Anthony W.Anthony Ware: Best steak I ever had, and I've had steak from all over the US....Service is superb and food is definitely consistent! Please, please go! If you love fried oysters....they are a must have here too

Barry B.Barry Bloom: What can you say? It's my favorite meal in the country whether in Chi or Miami. Stone crabs, crispy hash browns, creamed spinach, slaw and signature key lime pie pictured above.

Joe H.Joe H: The crab cakes might as well be your sins because they are to die for.

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

5. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House

8.8
1024 N Rush St (Bellevue), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Gold Coast · 104 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye 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.

Time Out ChicagoTime 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.

Joe H.Joe H: They put crab ON the swordfish. They put crab in the Mac and Cheese. They put crab in the asparagus. My waiter was an Alaskan King Crab. If you have the means, I highly recommend it. So choice.

The Monkey's Paw is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

6. The Monkey's Paw

8.7
2524 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 26 tips and reviews

David F.David Farris: Very impressive Single Malt Scotch list for Chicago as well as American Whisky. Friendly bartenders

Lauren O.Lauren O'Malley: Awesome, home-y + great food and drinks that rotate often!

Joe S.Joe S: Great place to watch a game or chill with friends!!! Service was awesome !!!!

Grand Avenue Shrimp House is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

7. Grand Avenue Shrimp House

7.9
5358 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Hanson Park · 4 tips and reviews

J. M.J. Marie: They no longer have crab cakes

Louella A.Louella Abston: Jumbo shrimp

Matt Spudart M.Matt Spudart Maldre: Play pinball: The Simpsons Pinball Party

Colletti's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

8. 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.

McCormick & Schmick's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

9. McCormick & Schmick's

8.3
5320 N River Rd (btwn Technology Blvd & Foster Ave), Rosemont, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Jacob W.Jacob Willett: They have nolet gin. Very good and hard to find at a restaurant. Hints of rose, peach, and raspberries. Try it!

Brennan R.Brennan Roach: Exceptional service, exceptional food. Definitely a great choice for a nice night out. Much more creative that your typical steak/seafood house.

MaddieMaddie: The Mac & Cheese with Shrimp is an excellent choice!!!!!

UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

10. UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi

8.5
730 S Clark St (at W Polk St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · South Loop · 41 tips and reviews

Karl Z.Karl Zimmerman: During the week the lunch specials are an amazing deal. You get a ton of food for the price, no need to order any appetizers, you'll have plenty to eat for around $10.

EzlEzl: The cheesecakes here are great. Matcha green tea latte cheesecake is AMAZING!

Kevin N.Kevin Nasto: Best tofu I have had

Goose Island Shrimp House Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

11. Goose Island Shrimp House Chicago

8.3
1013 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Ms. B.Ms. Bucks: The BEST jumbo shrimp option, stop thinking $15.00 is too much to spend look @ the quality & the size! That Merch!!!

Kevin M.Kevin Mac: The shrimp is the truth

Marki L.Marki Lemons Ryhal: Love the Jumbo Shrimp. I just need to brush my teeth becasue of the garlic. Read more.

Seadog Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

12. Seadog Sushi Bar

8.3
1500 W Division St (at Greenview), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Noble Square · 42 tips and reviews

CarolCarol: Sushi is so fresh and absolutely delicious. My absolute favorite was the Little Sea Monster & The Lover. BYOB and no corkage fee!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Triple S from our 100 Best list: This maki, made of sweet potatoes, salmon and the mysteriously-named “spicy dynamite sauce” is everything that is wrong with sushi. And it tastes so right.

Melissa B.Melissa Bradford: Sea Monster is A-Mazing!

Tortoise Supper Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

13. Tortoise Supper Club

8.3
350 N State St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 51 tips and reviews

Travis T.Travis Tindell: Best dining experience in Chicago. Classic cocktails, Jazz music, grasshoppers, just perfect ambiance. We had New York strip and surf & turf (lobster ravioli and short rib). It was too die for.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The burger here passes the ultimate test: The flavorful beef, a house blend, would be good sans condiments. But it’s even better with just a hint of pickles, red-wine onions, aioli and Uplands cheddar Read more.

Shannon B.Shannon B.: Great cocktail program and supper club ambience. 1/2 off Craft Cocktails in the bar on Wednesdays.

Wood is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

14. Wood

8.2
3335 N Halsted St (at W Buckingham Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lake View East · 50 tips and reviews

Amy W.Amy Walloch: Can't say enough great things about this place. Patio was perfect for a summer night. Staff was beyond nice and the food was fantastic. Reco the carrot and burrata small plates. Short ribs, heavenly!!

Steve S.Steve Satek: Really cute owner! He looks like a cross between superman and a lumberjack

Stephanie B.Stephanie Breslin: Sit at the bar. Order a cocktail and let the magic unfold.

Furama is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Oysters in Chicago.

15. Furama

7.9
4936 N Broadway St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Uptown · 39 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Avocado Melon Delight (Avocado, Honeydew, and Coconut)

GrubHub ChicagoGrubHub Chicago: Who said dim sum is only for weekend brunch? Furama will deliver you those awesome shu mai dumplings (pork & sh. dumplings) for lunch and dinner.

jennyjenny: order the red bean sesame balls! mmmdelsih.