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Shaw's Crab House

21 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL subway directions (312) 527-2722  reserve online
Website: http://www.shawscrabhouse.com

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Shaw's Crab House is a Seafood restaurant where most Menuism users came for a romantic date, paid more than $50, and tipped between 15% to 18%.

People describe this restaurant as Seafood, River north, OpenTable, Reservations, Live music, Expensive, Groups, and Fine Dining [ tag it ]

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4.0 avg. based on 5 ratings & 4 reviews

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From the Restaurant

Big and Bustling, Shaw's Crabhouse stands as a monument to fish and seafood. Besides the usual popular dishes, Shaw's management team is passionate about presenting treats such as Pacific salmon, fresh king crab, and smelt during their short seasons.

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4 reviews

Award_star_gold First reviewed by:  jlayton76
Sep 7, 2008 Link

NEW Sunday Brunch

Wow! What a spread, there was something for every one. The omelet station through the desert room, there was too much to chhose from. The hot foods from fried shrimp, crab cakes, to sliced tenderloin and turkey breast. Shushi, King crab chunks (outrageous) Salmon pastrami, cold shrimp…Oh! and salads too, cold giant asparagus. Bagels and rolls and a toaster. The servers and staff overdid themselves to make you welcome.
The price $39.99 (why not $40.00 even?) per person. plus Tax and a modest tip.

What I ate:
  • ****

    Outstanding

Extras:
I came here for
no comment
My meal cost
between $25 and $50
I tipped
less than 15%
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Jul 22, 2007 Link

Ehhhh....

I think Shaw’s over-rated as far as food and ambiance go….ate here more than a few times and was never really wowed for the price….plus service was spotty at best, especially when not eating in the formal dining room.

What I ate:
  • ***

    Good, but I’ve had better elsewhere….

Extras:
I came here for
a business meeting
My meal cost
between $25 and $50
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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Apr 14, 2007 Link

delicious crab cakes!!

It’s a very nice restaurant. Great for all occasions, service was very nice and environment was very clean. They even have a person in the bathroom handing out good quality paper towels!! Highly recommended!!

What I ate:
  • *****

    very fresh and pleasing to the mouth

  • *****

    the best crab cakes i’ve ever had!! there are 2 types of crab cakes on the menu. Make sure you get the lump crab cake since they use more real crab meat.

  • ****

    they are good but not as good as the crab cakes!!

  • *****

    forgot the name of it but you can find it under the appetizers. they are so fresh and glide down your throat smoothly…yum

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
more than $50
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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Feb 11, 2007 Link

Shaw's Crab House was Delightful

Great service. A bit crowded and noisy. The seafood potions are large and ver fresh. I would not recommend the Crab roasted potatoes – they did not live up to expectations. All in all, it was a pleasant dining experience. I would rate it up there with Oceanaire.

What I ate:
  • ****

    The largest Alaskan King Crab legs I have ever eaten. I was expecting the crab cake to be fresh lump crab, but it was shredded. The stone crab was delicious.

Extras:
I came here for
a romantic date
My meal cost
more than $50
I tipped
more than 18%
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