Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago

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   TammyO VIP

   Chicago20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I enjoy Shaw’s. The food was great. I enjoy going here. The drinks are awesome. It’s always a good time.
   

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   Selena VIP

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistently amazing! Service and food are bar none.
   

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   Gabriel VIP

   Mexico City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   De los mejores de Chicago si visitas la ciudad no dejes de ir . Un clásico que no pierde vigencia . Imperdible como la arquitectura de Chicago
   

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   JOHN VIP

   Chicago38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shaw's is as old school as it gets, and I mean that in a positive way. Food and service is always excellent. Love the sushi too. Cories our server is professional yet warm and is always looking out for the diners. He handled any questions we had and I could see that he was doing that as well for other tables too. Kevin the GM is always checking up on diners too. Love this place!
   

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   Philip VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing atmosphere in an upscale dining establishment that exceeds your expectations for what seafood can be. If you haven’t been here yet you are missing out on a Chicago staple! The live jazz and table side dining service places Shaw’s among the best dining experiences in Chicago! Ask for Corie as your waiter and you can guarantee an elevated dining experience.
   

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   D VIP

   Chicago22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We are regular customers at Shaws, and it is one of our favorite places in the city. We had a dining lovely experience and the service by Corie and his colleagues was, as always, impeccable. The crabcake was absolutely delicious, and must try. We had the artfully prepared sushi platter, and is our go to during lent.
   

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   michael

   Chicago29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shaw's is a must do every time I'm in Chicago. Best seafood in the city. Consistently excellent. Highly recommended.
   

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   Mikado VIP

   Indiana12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Merely mediocre. Entree of crab stuffed flounder was blah and the sauce did not save it. Best part of the meal was Au Gratin potatoes. We had two glasses wine each, but when we announced that we were splitting an entree the waiter lost interest! We will not be returning!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best restaurant in Chicago - not to be missed! Service, food and atmosphere all impeccable.
   

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    Jen VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This Chicago gem holds a special place in my heart—it’s where I celebrated my engagement, and it remains a must-visit every time I’m in the city. The bar side is my favorite perch, where the service is as polished as the martini glass and the ambiance hums with effortless charm. My ritual begins with a flawlessly chilled dirty martini, followed by a briny indulgence of a dozen oysters. The Shaw’s Seafood Salad is always a highlight, and I can never resist the velvety perfection of a half-and-half duo: lobster bisque and clam chowder. A tradition, a celebration, and a taste of pure perfection.
    

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