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
Blair Casey: Lobster bisque is a MUST! Great to dip your bread in. Good lobster roll and calamari, too.
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!
3. Catch 35 Chicago
8.4
35 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 77 tips and reviews
Patrick O'Malley: Crab bisque, Maryland crab cakes, tuna sushi rolls, blackened swordfish, & then pecan pie... all accompanied by some Alpha King... all excellent!
Jennifer Lopez: Soooo good and decently priced. We had the Hawaiian Tuna, crab cake, scallops and crab bisque and everything was delicious Mmmmmm. Rafael (waiter) rocks !
Daniel Di Tomaso: Half off bar lunch menu on Tuesdays. Fish tacos are awesome, lobster bisque is amazing , lobster sliders are delicious but a bit tiny.
6. McCormick & Schmick's
8.3
5320 N River Rd (btwn Technology Blvd & Foster Ave), Rosemont, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Mark Elrod: The lobster bisque is amazing.
Jacob Willett: They have nolet gin. Very good and hard to find at a restaurant. Hints of rose, peach, and raspberries. Try it!
Brennan Roach: Exceptional service, exceptional food. Definitely a great choice for a nice night out. Much more creative that your typical steak/seafood house.
8. Cité
8.2
505 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Grand Ave & Illinois St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Streeterville · 25 tips and reviews
Kinshasa Hawkins: Go for the views, $19 bottomless mimosas, & fries. Lobster bisque is also pretty delicious.
InterContinental Chicago: Definitely the place to be at sunset. American/French cuisine and impeccable service, right on the lake. Has a small lounge area for those that want to sip a beverage while drinking in the view
Cite Elegant: Come on Wednesday or Saturday nights to watch the fireworks literally come at you from Navy Pier
Mark Wong: Couldn't get a spot at Gibson's but Hugo's has the same menu. Lobster bisque was great.
Scott Weatherford: Outstanding meal!!!!! I don't usually rave, but this place is great! The King Crab Bisque was amazing!
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.
13. Fig & Olive
8.7
104 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 61 tips and reviews
Stefanie: Absolutely gorgeous space inside and out! Lobster bisque special was disappointing...wish I ordered the pasta!
Chicago Tribune: First-time participant is offering Mediterranean-inspired lunch and dinner menus; options include Maine lobster bisque, paella del mar, dessert crostini. Read more.
Lindsey Toth: The dirty martinis are delicious with authentic Mediterranean olives. Don't pass up the truffle risotto or the chocolate soufflé - both are to die for!
14. Fish Bar
8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
Lindsay Knight: Hades Ale, lobster bisque, crab patty = perfection. Waited for an hour but the food was prepared quickly and the staff were awesome.
Kate Snow: Knockout lobster roll, friendly service, tasty bev, and mellow tunes make for a must try.
Time Out Chicago: Hop onto a bar stool at this DMK Burger Bar sibling for grilled, fried and sandwiched seafood, most of it less than $10.
15. Odyssey Cruises
8.6
600 East Grand Avenue (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Cruise · Streeterville · 8 tips and reviews
Kim Hedstrom: Absolutely fabulous...we did a lunch cruise and the food was awesome, salmon with garlic cheese mashed potatoes and vegetable, prepared so elegantly and the desserts were wonderful. Staff was awesome!
AskMen: Pro tip: The deck offers great views of the downtown fireworks that go off all summer on Wednesday nights. Read more.
David Benjamin: Service pretty terrible. Paid for an open bar, took them an hour to get the first drink to the table. Others around us looked like they were having a good time, so might have just been our bad luck.