This place is fantastic! I love their jumbo fried shrimp and their wings! I haven't had a chance to try everything, but, everything I've tried has been phenomenal. Deter and his staff are so welcoming and friendly! I will certainly keep visiting this gem for a long time! read more

-I had always wondered about this place, and the first time I walked in, there were three of Chicago's finest just finishing up lunch, so I knew it was going to be good -Fried shrimp has good shrimp-to-breading ratio -Service is friendly and fast -Skip the fries for potato salad -Hush puppies to die for read more

Fried Shimp are great, get a pound, but bring cash. Dear Snappy folks, Invest in a credit card machine, most businesses can get one on the cheap, I would drop in a lot more if I didn't always have to use cash. read more

I don't rate places 5 stars. Hell, I don't even rate places; this *might* be my fourth review on Yelp. Let's get right to it: Starving, with two hours before the band was to take the stage at Silvie's across the street, we wandered over to Snappy's. Sign said, "Shrimp." Deep fried shrimp is deep fried shrimp -- it's all the same, right? Aww, hell naw! This was *thee* best "fast" food shrimp EVAH. Snappy's delivered cooked-to-perfection (melt in your mouth) crustaceans enveloped in a unique breading with a kick. Secret recipe? Maybe. The half pound was too much for me, but I couldn't stop shoveling them in. And the sauce? Also different -- tangy with a touch of both sweet and hawt -- just right. But that's not the kicker. The kicker was NO tails on these gulf mamas. Heaven. Keyword: kick The fries were done just right -- and served HOT: very, very important. We also couldn't resist the potato pancakes -- excellent decision! Cole slaw? I LOVED it; it's the mushy kind with all the right spices. We expected mediocre and well, here I am writing a 5-star review. Although this isn't mah 'hood, I would definitely go out of my way back up to Irving Park Road for some o'Snappy's again, and I will -- this summer. It's all "get in mah belly" delish! PS: My friend had the marinated chicken wrap. "It's as big as my arm!" she said. (No. It was bigger. Hello!) It was well enjoyed. Eat here. Go out of your way to do so. What a find! read more

We ordered 1 lbs of jumbo shrimp but it wasn't jumbo or fresh. Not a lot of taste and shrimp was rubbery( almost like it was frozen)The sides are very small ( they come in sauce size containers) overall disappointed. read more

Shrimp, fries and hush puppies were very tasty and a good bargain.

freshly fried shrimp and delicious wraps! It's a bit pricey but the food is great! It's small inside but there is room to eat, if you live in the area take it to go! read more

I'm not ashamed to admit that I love Red Lobster. But they've been indecent enough not to be located anywhere near my stomping grounds. Enter Snappy's. Shrimp, scallops, clam strips, etc. No frills here, just a bonanza of the deep fried seafood we only have the courage to eat on a semiannual basis. Their seafood and chicken items are sold in quarter-pound increments (another poster was good enough to take pictures of the menu; make use of that in the photos section), so mixing things up is highly recommended. Go for the jumbo fried shrimp and sea scallops. Prices are reasonable, but remember that you're buying seafood and we're a thousand miles from the nearest ocean. If you order with reckless abandon, you'll be sated, but broke. As others have suggested, takeout is the recommended course of action. There isn't much in the way of seating, and your food is going to be waaay too hot to eat for ten or fifteen minutes anyway. You see, everything is made to order. Insofar as made to order means that none of your future dinner will enter the deep fryer before you've placed your order. But hey, a cab ride home and you've still got piping hot seafood 20 minutes later. read more

Great food. Good value. The wraps are the underrated IMO, but still I prefer classics, which they do very well. Try some deep fried jumbo shrimp or the scallops. Never had a anything overcooked or undercooked, always perfect. read more

Feel me out on this one....the shrimp are great, basically a solid four stars. Yeah the shrimp are a true jumbo size the breading is good a lil thick for my liking but again still good. The hot sauce is what makes it. The sides/options are possibly a three. It just seems frozen to fryer type of situation. Basically im saying not everything is fresh as it could bed. The crab cakes arent made in house, calamari was frozen out of a distribution bag, chicken is not made to order. Trust me I get it speed and efficiency but quality freshness could bring in more. The poppers were just ok the hush puppies were worth getting bc of the honey butter. Besides that I think I'll only be excited to come back for the shrimp w/ hot sauce. read more

Snappy's is great for those nights that I don't feel like driving all the way up to the Fish Keg on Howard. It's very small inside, so I wouldn't plan to eat in, especially during busy lunch or dinner times. I had the fried shrimp. They were, well, fried shrimp.Nothing to write home about, but a great option for fried goodness in the neighborhood. read more

We've gotten take-out from Snappy's about 20 times, so I guess we like it. If you only eating healthy I would avoid here, as it's part of the kingdom of everything deep-fried. Oh yes... deep-fried... The shrimp is solid, the clam strips are great, the fries are good, the wings are decent too. My wife likes the shrimp po'boy which I believe is not breaded. When I've called ahead, my food has always been ready before I get there. Give them a try. read more

Snappy's is a great place to get some fried seafood in Northcenter. The first plus, obviously, is that they sell food by the pound. That's just a big fat plus in my book. But, for this trip, and to preserve some modesty, I ordered their Crabcake Sandwich (which a friend recommended), and some fried calamari, with a (small) side of cole slaw. Within a few minutes, I had my delights with some lemon wedges and cocktail sauce on the side. The dining area was tiny, but it looks like no one eats in so often, because it was empty the whole time I was there. So, I sat and ate, while the owner(s) watched "Dancing with the stars". I'll go ahead and say it now... that was not a plus for the ambiance. What can I say; I'm picky. Everything was delicious. A few of the calamari were a bit soft (the coating wasn't cooked completely crispy), but the crabcake sandwich was undoubtedly delicious. I was done a bit sooner than I hoped, but happy with the meal. I'll definitely be back there for a few pounds of shrimp at some point. Or, their other delights (check out the images; one of them includes the menu!) It's not the best seafood in the world, but it is certainly worth the price, and the folks are friendly (I was invited to sing along to something on the TV). read more

ONLY FOR THE SHRIMP & SLAW... The service is excellent here (there is no doubt about that) but the fried goodies are hit or miss. DOs - the shrimp (nice size, flavor and crispness (should easily satisfy your quick craving for decent friend shrimp). The scallops (nice size and flavor but could be crispier). The Slaw - decent slaw (not the best by any means) works well with the shrimp. DON'Ts - the Clams - (really weird tasting, definitely not fresh). the Catfish - (really fishy tasting which is indicative of fish that isn't fresh. It grossed us out and we threw it away). Hush Pups - small, fried, tasteless turds. Cheese fries (the fries suck and the cheese is the cheap nacho pump grossness). The mushrooms are just OK. I agree that the breading here misses the mark to a certain degree. Bottom line? Come here if you need a quick shrimp fix and that's it. read more

This is a pretty good shrimp house, but not fantastic, more of a 3.5-star place than 4, but I always round up, so here we go. We got a pound of friend shrimp to split, and were generally happy with the meal. It came with fries, and some slaw, both of which were standard but not stand-outs. The shrimp itself was pretty big--twice as big, at least, as the crap you get in shrimp baskets and non-specialty stops, so we were happy about that. And the taste was pretty good--our shrimp craving was sated. But not the best shrimp we've had. The breading was a little thick and dominated the taste, whereas we believe shrimp should taste like shrimp, the breading a complement at best. The people there were very nice. Clean place inside, too. So their money dish is above average, very good, even, but not the best we've had. Will we go back? Eventually, but we'll try other shrimp joints first to compare. PS: Hot in there, with no air. Also: No credit cards; cash only. Not sure why in 2010 a business makes this choice, but we had cash, so no damage done. read more

One of those places I never realized was only a block out of the way after getting off the brown line on my way home! It might be a mixed blessing... consistently delicious fried anything for pretty cheap, with a smell that I can practically pick up from inside the train? You see the dilemma. I've had their fried shrimp, scallops, and hushpuppies, as well as the grilled shrimp wrap. The fried shrimp and scallops have always been cooked perfectly, with a crunchy breading on the outside and a nice juicy inside. The hushpuppies and honey butter are like 2 dollars or something, and pretty amazing. The shrimp wrap was ok... the seasoning wasn't great but when I got home I made some chipotle mayo to put in it and that really shaped things up. There were a ton of good shrimp in the wrap which surprised me. Anyway, it's cheap, it's clean, and it's delicious. A neighborhood gem! read more

Good fried seafood and chicken tenders for the land lubbers in your party. Take out or barstool and counter seating. You order by the 1/4, 1/2 or pound and the sauces are quite tasty. Good fried food can be hard to find. This is tasty without being overly greasy. Worth a stop on the way home. read more

Fresh fried JUMBO shrimp by the pound with a good cocktail sauce is the order of the day at Snappy's! The bonus: the tails were detached prior to frying - yes!! The price is right, just a block from the 'L', and service was very quick (then again there was no one else in the place at 5 p.m. on Friday when I went. My apologies to the 'L' riders on the Brown and Purple lines that had to endure the smell wafting from my order (fried shrimp). I promise to bring a thermal bag the next time. And there will definitely be a next time. read more

This place is so worth stopping in. Why.....The customer service is welcoming/friendly and consistent. The food is good/enjoyable. The price is afforable/reasonable. Bon appetite! read more

Best shrimp house on the north side. My grandma is a shrimp-house aficionado and takes us to a new place every time she is in town. Snappy's is the first place she has visited 3 or more times and she actually had us pick it up and deliver it to here when she was at the Cub's Convention in January. I have to say that I really like their shrimp, fish and hush puppies as well. The batter is spot on and they know how to fry. I have never had an oily or soggy piece. I wish Snappy's had better hours and delivered. I find it hard to get it when I need it. read more

Yes, it's deep fried, but it's also SO good. Being in the Midwest, ANY sort of seafood is hard to find ....but Snappy's delivers. Their fried shrimp are HUGE. Hugh puppies= amazing. Calamari was done "just so",too- not too breaded or greasy at all. Prices are great, the employees are nice as can be, and I wish I could eat here every day ...but I'd have to wear elastic waistbands and I'd end up one of those people who gets stuck to my couch. read more

So when the cashier said that 1/4lb of shrimp was about 3-4 shrimp total, I was like "say what lady!" But at the end I was waddling out of there with leftover hushpuppies in a bag. My boyfriend (who spend some time in the South and thinks he's the seafood master) barely made it through his 1/2 pound (about 8) shrimp meal. Definitely didn't need the side of hushpuppies, but they were tasty. We can't indulge in fried food like that too often, but good place to get a fix. read more

The food is good, but check your bag of food before you go. I specifically asked if the honey butter was included for the hush puppies, and I was assured it was. I was in a rush so I left before verifying it myself. It was not included. As is typical of a lot of fast food places, the help isn't the most competent. read more

Only 4 stars because of lack of comfortable seating. The food? Great. Healthy? Hell. no! We had fried shrimp and fried catfish. Slaw and potato salad. It came with fries, also. If you're craving fried stuff and want some non-greasy goodies, go to snappy's The shrimp and cat fish were marvelous and I'll certainly go again! Oh, and this, with two drinks came to 17.00...can't beat that! read more

Wicked good shrimp. Easily some of the best in the city. I believe they source the shrimp from some place in Louisiana. That quality makes all the difference. Tasty. Sauces were good. Slaw good. Fries average. Don't ever eat frozen breaded shrimp again. Go get some Snappy's. read more

Snappy's Shrimp House... I just love the name, it makes me smile! We stopped by this place on our way to a concert at Martyr's. Fast and cheap! I ordered the fried shrimp, which was good. The shrimp were really nice-sized and tasty but I was not 100% sold on the batter they use; it could be better. However, you dip those little shrimp nuggets in hot sauce and you are set. We also split an order of hush puppies, which were worth the whoppin' $2. Summation: I left this place happy... So, if you are looking for some cheap, completely unhealthy eats; you might give this place a try. read more

Completely agree with everyone else, the shrimp and the hush puppies were amazing. I also tried a small order of the Chicken Strips, which were ok but not the best in the city by far. Unlike some other Shrimp Houses, this place is really nice and clean inside, you could definitely eat in here if by yourself or with one other person. I look forward to trying some of the other items on the menu, but will definitely always have some of the shrimp in the mix. read more

I always went out of my way to go to a place way west down Addison to get some seafood. I don't know why I didn't save myself some gas and just go here. I only tried this place less than a year ago and I really like them. It's just as good and it's more comfortable to wait since it's a full size place not just carry out. If you want fried shrimp this is the place to go on the northwest side. The shrimp are very large so there aren't as many as you'd think in a pound but trust me it's worth it. The hush puppies are very good too. I've had the mushroom and they were good. My wife had the chicken strips once and she like the honey mustard a lot. If you don't want something fried this might be the spot for you but if you was fried fish or shrimp it is a great place to eat. Also the bowling alley will let you bring your food there if you're bowling next door. read more

It was ok. Price was nice for seafood but after a short car ride home it was not the best.

This review is based off my fiance's input. Seeing as they have no veggie dishes, I have never eaten here. She ordered the breaded chicken sandwich and said that it was quite good. No worries about cold food from here, she had to wait 10 minutes just to be able to bite into her sandwich. She also got a side of fries, but only ate about 5. I have to say they were pretty bland and unmemorable. Much better fries elsewhere in the city. read more

Love Snappy's! Always hot cooked to order. You can get a Crab cake sandwich, fries, cole slaw or potato salad and a coke for $7.50. The shrimp are gulf shrimp, and the hush puppies come with honey butter, that I should warn you about, order a second container of this, one just is not enough. Good to take to go since there is only one table and about five eating bar seats. read more

My girlfriend and I went last night to Snappys because our friend was playing in a recital across the street. The bad? Not cheap. Also not fancy. The good? This was really good shrimp. My girlfriend said the scallops were the best she ever had. Even the fries were good! Everything was fried right. Crispy, but not the least bit greasy. Make no mistake. This is NOT Long John Silvers. It isn't the cheapest. Just the best. I liked it so much that I went back and got MORE a few hours later. I will definitely return! read more

I had low expectations. Snappy's blew them out of the water. The fried shrimp was crispy golden brown. The cocktail sauce was tangy and cold. I'd you have a fried shrimp craving don't hesitate to hit up snappy's. I'm impressed and proud. 4 big shrimp came in the 1/4 lb portion. read more

These guys are great. Staff is clean and very friendly. They offer RC, which is great but just wish they had a fountain selection. Everything is set at decent prices and since it is cash only you won't be walking away with pennies. Can't think of a better place to go when I'm craving seafood and need it now. read more

Great seafood place. Limited seating, so carryout is the way to go. Favorites: Jerk Chicken sandwich, boiled shrimp wrap, and HUSH PUPPIES. Seriously, those hush puppies are amazing. VERY NICE STAFF. They can get a little backed up during lunch rush, but it is worth it. read more

Awesome!! Everything you would want in a fried shrimp and fish. Crispy, fresh, made-to-order. I have not tried the wraps and sandwiches yet, but I will be going back soon and often. The cocktail sauce is the boss. Simple, delicious, perfect. Keep it up!!! read more

This place is absolutely awesome. I only found out about it last week while searching for a new apartment in the area, and now i am hooked. the place is super-clean and the food is super-fresh and always made to order. i have had the jumbo fried shrimp and the catfish strips and they were both amazing. And even though they have crinkle-fries, they are so hot that i don't care. if you live near this place... GO! read more

I'm so glad we found this little gem! The fried chicken tenders were AMAZING. The fries and onion rings were great and the prices are more than reasonable considering the food quality and friendly service. I will definitely be back for more; Thank you! read more

I really want to give them 5 stars, but their sides are kind of ridiculous... The rice that you pay 1.25 for comes in a dressing container... You're really going to call that a side? That's ridiculous, considering a bag of rice costs about a dollar. Greedy. read more

Captain Shrimp - That's a side of rice? - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had high hopes. Shrimp were very meaty but had an off fishy smell and taste. Not sure if it was the oil or the protein. Sad my meal wasn't better read more