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shaws crab house

Shaw’s Crab House

21 E Hubbard
Chicago, IL

312-527-2722

www.shawscrabhouse.com/

Pristinely fresh seafood remains the lure at this popular haven. Count on a daily oyster array; crab legs, claws, and cakes; lobster; and even an extensive lineup of sushi. Garlic-revved griddled shrimp and sweet marble-size Nantucket Cape scallops offer further temptation, but don’t overlook fish, both ocean and freshwater. One bite of pumpkinseed-encrusted roasted red grouper or mustard-glazed walleye is all it takes. Finish up with at least one slice of their heavenly raspberry pie. (In Schaumburg, 847-517-2722; details may differ.)

Additional Information

Rating: 2 stars

Price: $50-plus

Cuisine: Seafood

Neighborhood: River North

Noteworthy:
child friendly
high noise level
wheelchair accessible

Dishes We Liked:

Oven-roasted Florida red grouper with pumpkinseed crust ($33), grilled Lake Erie walleye with charred-mustard glaze ($30), Nantucket Cape combination (Nantucket Cape scallops, griddled garlic shrimp, crab cake) ($36), raspberry pie ($8)

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Hours: L & D daily. Br Sun.