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Shaw's Crab House


#14 of 4,514 restaurants in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 219 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Price range: €22-28 ($31-$40)

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4 of 5 stars
Wilmot33317   12 contributions
Plantation, Florida
Dec 13, 2009

I have eaten at Shaw's twice and enjoyed my meal both times. It's always crowded in the lobby so be prepared to wait a bit to be seated (my reservations were for 7 PM and we weren't seated until nearly 7:30 PM). The oyster sampler is awesome - it's great to compare tastes and textures to find the oyster you... more

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5 of 5 stars
sheben   1 contribution
traveler in Alabama
Dec 8, 2009

My husband and I love Shaw's restaurant and try to eat there every time we're in Chicago. We especially like to sit at the oyster bar where Arturo always takes good care of us. He is the best! The food is always wonderful, the atmosphere lively and fun and the service is excellent. The lobster bisque is great but the... more

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5 of 5 stars
LCBoy1   2 contributions
Lake County, Illinois
Dec 7, 2009

We ordered three-course crab dinner for two, and it was a lot of really good food. My wife had clam chowder, and said it was awesome. However, I can't imagine it was as good as my lobster bisque. It was the best soup I have ever had. For the main course, we had three different kinds of crab (dungess, Alaskan,... more

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5 of 5 stars
alexmaclennan   19 contributions
Glasgow
Dec 6, 2009

Jumping crabhouse. you will have to wait but it is worth it. Great food and wine. Great atmosphere more

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5 of 5 stars
Buffed112859   3 contributions
White Lake, MI.
Dec 1, 2009

Spent the Thanksgiving weekend in the City and ended up eating both night at Shaw. The second night tried to get into Joe's and ended up back at Shaw's. Some of the best seafood you will find in the City. Oysters are to die for. After ordering as a started, ended up ordering again for my main dish. You can... more

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5 of 5 stars
sherita1023   16 contributions
Louisville, KY
Oct 20, 2009

Shaw's has delicious food and one of my favorite restaurants to visit. It's fairly pricey, but worth it. I recommend the oyster sampler platter. The whitefish is a fairly inexpensive dish and tastes wonderful. Their sides are served family-style and can serve four people. I would definitely phone in a reservation. more

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4 of 5 stars
sexymonkeylady   48 contributions
London
Oct 10, 2009

After attemping to secure a last minute table at Joes Stone steak & realising there was little chance in the bustling bar full of people with the same idea I spoke to the guy on check-in. We already had reservations for lunch a few days later so I asked if he could recommend an alternative for dinner that night which... more

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5 of 5 stars
RobAndKathy   35 contributions
Michigan
Oct 7, 2009
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We very much enjoyed our visit to Shaw's. The staff was very friendly and properly attentive. The food was excellent. This is always one of our "must go to" restaurants when we visit Chicago. Will be back!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
EWLondon   7 contributions
London
Oct 6, 2009

Great, very busy restaurant. Super menu, great staff. Book in advance! more

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Oct 6, 2009

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Shaw's Crab House Address

21 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 527-2722
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.