I've driven by this restaurant for years & finally stopped in. I wish I hadn't waited for so long. Shrimp po boy was delicious. Bread was soft, shrimp was crispy & perfectly cooked. Fries were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Will definitely be back. read more

I was really disappointed with my order today. I placed an order for shrimp and fried oysters, but after it was too late to cancel, I received an email notifying me that they were out of oysters. They substituted calamari instead and charged an additional amount for the difference.Unfortunately, I don't like calamari at all. A quick call or text to offer a different option--like extra shrimp--would have been greatly appreciated and allowed me to choose something I'd actually enjoy. Instead, I felt stuck with no recourse.This experience has left me unwilling to order from here again. I hope the restaurant will consider better communication and more customer-friendly substitution policies in the future. read more

Stopped in to follow a shrimp poboy cravin and got it filled! This place is reasonably priced with large fried shrimp, perfect pickles, crunchy fries and a very good, slightly spicy sauce! The ambiance is remnant of a corner shop in NOLA and service was fine and quick! I saw a sign that said they use gulf shrimp! I Would come back ! read more

Captain Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Shrimp Po Boy and the Jumbo Fried Shrimp were very good along with their hush puppies. Service was friendly, quick and helpful. read more

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yummiest grilled chicken wrap ever! everything made to order took less than 10 minutes incredible service, cute little place :)

I came across captain shrimp and decided to give it a try After being in the area. I love fried shrimp, so I'm always looking to try different places. They have a nice selection of different sandwiches and wraps, which I will have to try next time. The the shrimp was Perfectly crispy. The Mild sauce is so good. I will definitely be back for some more. Smells so good. I had to eat it in my car. I couldn't wait until I got back home. read more

Wahoo! This place is super super super good! They don't get five stars and let me explain the good and the bad. The food is on .5 stars. The bathroom is through the kitchen... Literally next to the guy that is shocking, the shrimp... One star Parking is pretty easy, being it's on the street. Overall, it's pretty close to the Cubs stadium and a quick drive over... Or a fairly good walk. Four stars. Price for the amount of food..., So value, three stars. Drink options , one star. Food menu options, four stars. The owner of the business is fairly new... And the person behind the counter, making the food and take any orders is the owner's cousin. So I think anybody that has been there before should definitely come back to see if the experience and the food and the flavors are the same?? I'm not quite sure because I've never been there before. I do like that every single shrimp is fresh and peeled to order... However, I don't like that it is literally 2 feet from the bathroom, ( that's how I know they peel Each shrimp to order .... Lol) I have to say the service here was pretty on point! Everybody was very accommodating and extremely helpful. When you come in to order... Make sure to bring your pocketbook and order a little something extra... The price compared to the amount of food that you get is not quite balanced. I feel like I should have gotten twice the amount of food for the amount that I actually paid. There's not very many drink options... So you're gonna wanna come here for the food and not the drinks, lol. Also, this place is extremely small. So if you're planning on eating inside, make sure that you come early enough so that there's seating available. You of course can always grab your shrimp Poboy and pop a squat on the curb outside of the restaurant... but that's not really my thing. Anyway, check it out... Let me know for those of you guys that have been there before if the flavors and the price and the value are the same as they were before... I'm curious to see ... read more

Love this place. Family owned. Simple great meals and flavors. Great prices. I always grab something when I'm in my bowling league after work and need something close and GOOD read more

First time ordering today, and there's definitely magic going on in their kitchen. The shrimp and catfish were super delicious and crispy. We'll definitely be ordering from there again. read more

Chicago does a lot of things well, but seafood for some reason isn't a strength. It's mind boggling considering we border a Great Lake. Sure I wouldn't expect shrimp, but it's virtually impossible to find fresh grilled fish. Bass, perch, whitefish, trout are all plentiful in Lake Michigan. ..I digress. You won't fish grilled fish at Snappy's, but you will find Chicago Style Shrimp. Some might find the breading a little heavy. Snappy's doesn't bread like Lawrence's. It's similar to Frank's l, Troha's and Red Hot's. They also have fried fish, clams, scallops, and wings. Sandwiches, salads, and wraps round out the menu. 3.5 overall. Not a bad option if you're in the neighborhood and craving fried seafood. However, if you are in the neighborhood. .. Little Bad Wolf is nearby and they have some of the best shrimp in Chicago. read more

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Excellent fried shrimp! Amazing hush puppies. Always consistent and good. Have gone now for years

new owners but same good quality and service we pick up a bite to eat here when bowling at Timber Lanes. their Jerk Chicken Wrap is spicy, as it should and the Marinated Chicken Wrap was delicious. the girl usually gets the Shrimp Wrap and some Clam Strips. read more

I saw this place just driving by and I needed a quick snack. The people were plenty friendly. Ordering was easy. The jumbo shrimp were fairly priced. However, there was no seasoning in the breading or on the shrimp. That's fine if you like that but I was hoping for more in the flavor category. It just wasn't there for me. Good place in a pinch. read more

Pretty good shrimp. The signs are OK I wouldn't go out of my way, but the shrimp is good.

DO NOT EAT THIS FOOD! These new owners purchased this business from the longtime previous owner, who was fabulous and friendly, and cared about every detail of his business provided delicious food that had regular visitors. The new owners are extremely unfriendly, arrogant low-key, hostile, and have served me spoiled cooked calamari. Yesterday, I visited the restaurant for my usual order of calamari and was told that I could not use my debit card, next time, or they would have to charge me a two dollar fee added to the price of calamari, for the use of debit card. That was the last straw for me. Their prices are already outrageous. Furthermore who wants food from angry owners! read more

[COVID-19 Take Out review] The establishment is taking precautions to COVID-19. The cashier does have a plexiglass in front of the register. There's hand sanitizer next to the cashier and you don't need to sign the receipt after running your credit card (unfortunately, you still have to hand your card to the cashier even if you have the tap to go credit card feature). They don't take credit card payment over the phone. The service is quick (each time we have ordered for take out, the order was ready within 15 minutes), but they're not the most enthusiastic or friendly. - 1/2 pound shrimp (~8 shrimps). The shrimps are pretty large, and the breading of the shrimp is pretty average. However, they were delicious with the spicy sauce (served as a dip on the side). The shrimps itself does not have much flavor. If dipping sauce isn't spicy personally, but if you're afraid of potential heat, then there's the option to having BBQ sauce and a couple other options that I can't quite remember. -Hushpuppies (~10 hushpuppies per order). One thing that makes the hushpuppies so delicious is the honey butter!! Absolutely a wonderful complement to the savory deep fried batter. -1/2 pound Wings- these were okay! I wouldn't order them again because there wasn't much flavor to the wings personally. Surprisingly, nothing was greasy! read more

I've ordered from here a few times this year and I've always enjoyed my experience. The Cajun shrimp wrap is one of my favorites, and the hush puppies are amazing. That honey butter dipping sauce for the hush puppies.... I'd buy a jar of that. The fried shrimp are great too, and the jerk chicken wrap is solid, though the jerk flavor is actually a little overpowering for me. Their hot sauce is actually pretty spicy, so if you aren't huge in spice it might be best to get it on the side. Every time I've ordered the food is ready in 10 minutes and the pickup process is quick and painless. Do yourself a favor and get food from here next time you want an affordable, delicious meal! read more

Snappy sure knows shrimp! If you just want some really delicious fried shrimp (with great cocktail and hot sauces) this is the place to go. Fries are also good! Carry out, dining is very limited. read more

The food is amazing good flavors and at a good price. Recommend Cajun shrimp wrap or just the jumbo shrimp. The service is top tier hard workers especially the guy who handled my food and quick and kind. read more

Best deep-fried shrimp I've had in Chicago always get at least a half a pound along with the catfish. Took my eight-year-old there and he loved it. The song says are just another added recommendation for anybody wanting to try a great carry out. Shrimp shop. read more

Best shrimp in Chicago! Always good and fresh! Love this place for years and years. Good service.

Snappy's is a great place for takeout if you are craving fried seafood and is a great addition to the neighborhood! Everything is made fresh to order and all of the seafood is made in house which I love. I've ordered the Jumbo Fried Shrimp (labeled as Chicago's best Jumbo Shrimp), clam strips, and crab cakes. Everything we ordered I would say was very good quality of seafood and all tasted so fresh. Also another great thing about Snappy's, the seafood is wild caught as opposed to farm raised and in my opinion, that makes a big difference in the taste and quality. The shrimp is specially caught in the GULF which they also proudly call out in the restaurant. They also have non-seafood products, if you are in the mood for something else (Chicken) but I would highly suggest ordering their specialty in seafood. I wasn't too fond of the sauces they served particularly the hot & mild. It seemed to have a bbq based which I wasn't the biggest fan but I did really like the tartar sauce. Snappy's location is perfectly centralized and very close to the train station. I know I stumbled upon this place walking through the neighborhood. I'm really excited to come back and try the other specialty seafood on the menu and all at a very reasonable price! read more

Captain Shrimp - a basket of fried fish and fries - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's just ok . A bit dry and the onion rings were plain awful. Lots of breading and not much fish .

The service was great, and the were better. I recommend this restaurant to anyone. Thanks, captain shrimp.

Rosa J. and Daddy J. weren't hungry, but they wanted something to snack on before heading home during rush hours in the city. Snappy' Shrimp House, one (1) block west from the CTA Irving Park Brown Line station, allows items to be ordered on a 1/4-pound scale, like a "sampler" style. I thought this was good for our need since we didn't want a full-sized dinner combo. We went with a quarter-pound of scallops and a quarter-pound of jumbo shrimps. I thought the scallops were slightly sloppy, yet the jumbo shrimps were solid. The breading was firm; the seafood appeared fresh. I assumed that this corner joint was spacious enough for many tables, but it didn't seem to be the case. There were five (5) high stools along the window and one (1) table for patrons. Honestly, I would say this place is more convenient for take-out purposes if you live in the neighborhood. read more

Captain Shrimp - 1/4 shrimps; 1/4 scallops - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fried Shrimp is Fantastic! Love their breading on the shrimp and their not small. Use to live close now it's about a 20min drive definitely worth it!! read more

Snappy's exceeded my shrimpectations. After many bad experiences ordering shrimp and getting a paltry number of 'em, I was more than satisfied with the amount in my shrimp wrap. Props to Snappy's for that and the price was right. No frills atmosphere. I would have liked about 20% more energy in their customer service. I get that it's a chill place and I don't expect them to be thrilled to take my order, but maybe a friendly greeting. They don't offer tap water to drink which was unusual. Overall would definitely come back and try some more things. read more

Captain Shrimp - Ample shrimps - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Unfortunately the shrimp isn't the same as the old owners. Every shrimp in my order was a different size & every one was so over cooked from the smallest to the largest. They were like hard rubber. The sauce was the same/good. Breading was nice crispy & golden brown but overall had a metallic taste. Really disappointed. Might give them 1 more try, but again the cook time on the shrimp is Essential !! read more

Food is great, staff are good people. Owner/manager needs to get with the program. It's a carry-out place, now & pre-virus. Employees - no masks, no gloves, can't pre-pay over the phone. When in the restaurant, They have to take the card from you (using hands) to swipe. Then they hand you a pen to sign the little scrap of receipt paper (yes ... back to early 90's). Other counter service places that are open have installed plexi-glass between the cash register & the guests to protect their employees. So Snappy Manage - spend 30 minutes to fix this. Phone call to your credit card processor, then order some masks online. They are available! read more

Really really good shrimp! Held up well on the ride home. Good spice to the wings. Will come back!

Food was great- the wraps are delicious and the beverages are cold they serve RC, a beverage classic

I find it very bizarre that Snappy's Greasy Shrimp has so many positive reviews. This place is awful. The fryer oil hasn't been changed since 'nam. The portions are done by weight, yet 70% of the of the "fried shrimp" is bottom tier breading. You can't even taste the shrimp over the mile thick breading and age old fryer oil, but it would probably be sub-par if you could. Nothing is fresh here. All seafood sits in frozen blocks. Definitley not worth your time if you have any self respect. The only reason it qualified for a second star is because they have a sauce variety. read more

Looking for lunch today on the north side and decided to stop by this establishment. I am a southsider so I know of dozens of places to get some good fried shrimp, but the reviews were okay enough for me to try. Well..I ended up trying the grilled shrimp wrap. Flavor is pretty good and has a hint of spice to it thanks to the andoulle sausages in the wrap (I didn't get the hot sauce). Wish I didn't have to spend $7 but I guess that's standard these days. I would try it again. read more

Captain Shrimp - Sorry I was too hungry to post before I ate it - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place makes the best fried shrimp. Big pieces, nice and crunchy. Great sauces to go with it! Nice people that work there too! read more

Captain Shrimp - Fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

On 4/27/23, I ordered fried shrimp, and a fish sandwich. The shrimp were tasty, after I removed the thick layer of breading. The fish sandwich was good. I will probaly not return, as the thick layer of breading was a major turn-off. Customers pay more for the breading, than the shrimp. read more

We were driving down Irving Park on our way to parking for a Cubs game and needed something fast, good and inexpensive. Captain Shrimp fit the bill. Got a 1/4 lb scallop + combo with fries, coleslaw and a can of pop, side of clam strips and one crabcake for under $20! Ordered online while driving from Lake Shore. Everything was hot and ready. Coleslaw was perfect (like KFC-our favorite). All were good tasting albeit a little heavy on the breading but really good flavor and crunch. Crinkle cut crispy fries but were fried with seafood, I didn't mind but my wife would have preferred that it didn't. Clam strips reminded us of Howard Johnson restaurant's clam strips- yum (or any of you that are old enough and know the reference). Next time in town and in the area, will need to try the shrimp. read more

I was SO pleasantly surprised by Snappy's when I came for lunch last week. The shabby exterior and the empty interior had me wondering what I agreed to. The doubt started going away when I saw how much food comes with a meal - fries, a side, a drink, and extra sauce?? I don't actually eat shrimp so I had the jerk chicken wrap, but it was MASSIVE and the jerk chicken was really flavorful. Plus there was rice in the wrap which was amazing. I also had their hot sauce which I'm pretty sure is homemade, and it was really unique and delicious. I'll definitely be back here for lunch! read more

As a local from the neighborhood, I have been going to Snappy's for over 10 years. It's unfortunate to see the quality control of the carry out service decline, since the owner's son took over. The food remains consistent, however the last 4 times I have ordered they forgot something from the order 3 out of 4 times. When I called this to the manger (owner's son) attention, his response was "So stop ordering from here." Pretty sure the old adage in Chicago rings true at any level. It's the food that gets them in the door, but the service that keeps them coming back." Sadly, I will not be returning with the numerous fast food options in Chicago. read more

Fourth time is the charm. Step back, Calumet. Get plucked, Goose Island. I have found my fried shrimp home. There are no greasy walls or shack-like accoutrements to be seen here. Nope. All you'll find is a big open space, friendly service, clean fryers, basketball on the tv (if you're lucky), and root beer/grape soda (ugh. I'll call it 'pop' just this once time) in the cooler. It's perfect. The focus is not on kitsch, but on quality. The product is top-notch. Think, "big, juicy DEVEINED gulf shrimp, no grease, panko-esque batter, tangy dipping sauce, crispy fries, and, of course, grape soda." The guys here know how to fry some sea roaches. The consistency of the meat is everything you want from a fried shrimp: firm but not hard but, also, not squishy from being over-greased. These are just right. Each shrimp requires 3 or 4 bites to eat. These things are big! Perhaps BP has mutated these beasts past the point of recognition. I don't know for sure. All I know is that, FINALLY, I have found the home for my fried shrimp needs. And, fancy that: I didn't have to eat isht to enjoy it. What a concept. read more

Time for an update. I've tried a few more delectable items on my last couple of visits. The shrimp and scallops are still top-notch, but my favorite item on the menu might be the fish chips. They're just pieces of breaded fish, but something intangible makes them irresistible. I have no idea whether the cocktail sauce is housemade or not, but I approve in any case. It is rewardingly acidic rather than sweet and tomatoey. They also have a nice selection of wraps and sandwiches featuring various preparations of seafood and chicken. My favorite is the cajun shrimp wrap with andouille sausage, grilled shrimp, and garlic sauce. The wraps are a satisfying meal in and of themselves, but it's tough to resist ordering at least one other item, whether that is seafood or one of the sides such as the solid fried mushrooms. Uncle Snappy's is definitely a splurgey meal, but lord, what a glorious splurge. The calamari uses a different batter than the rest of the seafood, and it's kind of floury and bland, so I probably won't order those again. No problem though, with so many other delicious choices. read more