I had the clam chowder and the special sushi roll today, and both were good. The server was wonderful, and the ambiance was okay, as usual. It's one of my regular haunts, so there's really not much I can say bad about the place. Consistent service, good food, and a comfortable atmosphere keep me coming back. read more

Disappointed that we were seated in the bar. 6 pm reservation. Hard to enjoy an intimate dinner when all you see are big screen TV's. The oysters, Lobster Bisque and Snow Crab was delicious and perfectly prepared. The waitress was attentive and professional. She did ask if we wanted separate checks which my wife found offensive. read more

What a great option steps away from McCormick place convention center. Surprisingly high end (and expensive) but still felt casual. We started with a dozen oysters - two each of six different kinds. A very nice mix. The crab cake starter was NOT a typical Midwest version. This was 99% crab and no filler. Well seasoned. Lobster bisque was good. They also have a variety of sushi and my husband enjoyed the rainbow roll. We had no alcohol and our party of two had a 20% gratuity automatically added and about 10% in sales tax so the bill was just over $200. Hadn't anticipated that but an enjoyable evening and arguably worth it. read more

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The food was excellent, with a great selection of both raw and baked oysters. For oyster lovers, it is heaven. I also enjoyed the gumbo and the New England clam chowder, both of which were outstanding. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. This is a must-visit restaurant if you are attending a conference at McCormick Place. The place is quite small with a contemporary look. read more

I had oysters from the Chicago oyster house and got the sickest I've ever been in my entire life. I went with 3 people and we all got deathly ill. I was bedridden for multiple days and couldn't move without vomiting. Avoid at all costs. I would think that a place called "the Chicago oyster house" would know how to prepare oysters. read more

Chicago Oyster House definitely had the oysters IN THE HOUSE. I came to participate in the National Oyster Week Special being that this was one of the few locations to have unlimited oysters. The menu was only available in the bar area. I waited 5 minutes to be checked in for my reservation and my seat at the bar was already prepared for me. The decor and ambiance was for intimate date nights or drinks and chatting with a friend or family member. Overall I enjoyed every oyster and the garlic bread was VERY soft and butter Not pictured a glass of Riocondo Rose Prosecco read more

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Cute, trendy little restaurant. We stopped by on a rainy Wednesday on a whim while on business in the city. We were craving oysters so we ordered the platter that had 2 of each grilled oysters. All were just okay - a little too watery. We also got the clamp chowder (amazing), the crab cake, and a sushi roll that had crab inside and steak on top - it was alright but needed something else such as jalapeno or a sauce. We enjoyed our dinner enough, but we were expecting more for the price we paid. read more

Chicago Oyster House - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nothing is lackluster about this restaurant! The food was on point and seasoned well. We had garlic mash, garlic bread, New York strip and the sea bass! The service was excellent she was attentive but not to the point where it was bothersome. It's a small quaint place with great ambiance. read more

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I wanted to love this place. At least like the place. But no.... I should've went with the reviews and I wouldn't be out of $253 for garbage. Let's start with the positives, because the customer service is on point. Friendly from beginning to end. Even tried to find out sports team on the TV. They always checked on us through the meal. Love good service. Now the food.. if your main thing is Oysters than this is the #1 thing that should be on point. The medium oysters were very small and not the delicious plump ones I had at other places. The seafood pasta dish.. the shrimp was overcooked and rubbery and the marinara sauce was just terrible. It was dry and the other seafood was just blah. I love sushi.. it was also blah. The drinks were ok but overpriced. My wife had $15 side dish of asparagus because everything is ala carte. Her Chilean sea bass was actually cooked pretty well and so was the asparagus just extremely overpriced. The key lime pie we took to go had way too much lime in it. All in all I would never go back here. read more

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I was craving a lobster roll but didn't feel like driving all over the city to get one, so I stopped in here on a Friday afternoon for a quick bite and a cocktail before kicking off my evening. I ordered a lychee martini, which was delicious -- definitely on the pricier side, but well-made and not too sweet. The server told me their lobster roll was "the best around," so I gave it a shot. And here's where I made a rookie mistake: I didn't ask whether it was Maine-style or Connecticut-style. It came out Maine-style with a cold crunchy situation going on... and that's just not my thing. The roll itself was a lot of bread, not enough lobster, and of course cold... the creaminess reminded me of the god forsaken macaroni salad my dad used to make us eat as a child.. which was an immediate no for me. Totally a preference issue. Ambience was great, service was friendly, and overall it's a cute spot to grab a drink and some seafood. Just keep in mind, the cocktails are expensive. read more

Despite the name, there are many menu choices besides oysters. No one in our party had oysters. Several of us enjoyed the surf and turf special- 4oz filet with grilled shrimp. I appreciated not having to order an 8-10oz filet and wasting food. Service was exceptional. Our server handled a food allergy very well. Nice to have a coat rack up front. read more

Chicago Oyster House - Surf and turf special (butterflied shrimp) - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My review is solely based on the atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant. Our hotel recommended it so we walked over and were unsure immediately as we got there and walked in. There were curtains up on both windows so you could not see the outside and yet it was so bright in the restaurant. They were playing new country music and it was almost completely empty. We ended up getting up and leaving before we even ordered drinks. I can't speak for the food, but the atmosphere itself was enough for me to come on here and write about it. read more

I was at a conference and went alone to Chicago Oyster House. I sat at the bar. The bartender was phenomenal. She made terrific recommendations. I started with a sake martini and a selection of grilled oysters. They were delicious. I then had the Blackhawks sushi roll. It was amazing. The bar area is attractive and comfortable. Food and drinks are a good value. I'm looking forward to going back! read more

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3/10/26 had a 6:30pm reservation for 5. We were there 3+ hours! Not due to us, but the service and time it took to do anything. It was not slamming busy in there and there were a lot of employees. It took at least 30minutes for someone to acknowledge us and get our drinks ordered. Another HOUR just to take out order. It took all of us maybe 15minutes to eat and leave, balance was waiting on our food! All of us ordered steak, I ordered the 20oz Ribeye cooked to medium. This was the worst $82 steak I've ever had. It was cooked to rare, and was EXTREMLY grisly. Was not flavored with spices or rub on every bite either. My co-worker ordered the Strip rare, it was served barely even cooked, like they took a torch to the outside of it for color and that's it. The others had the same result. Come to find out the next day, all of us spent the night on the toilet. What in the literal fuck??? Worst service and food for nearly $1,000 bill I've ever experienced. Why didn't we say something about all the food being way undercooked you ask? We didn't want to be there another 3 hours! read more

My daughter and I were going to the theater and decided to give this place a try beforehand. We found street parking right around the corner and in having a reservation we didn't have to wait at all. In fact it was so early in the evening that there were only two other tables. We had the calamari and the lobster roll for appetizers, both were very good. (The lobster roll comes with fried pickles, which we did not care for.) They cut the lobster roll in half for us and by the time we finished those two things we didn't have a whole lot of room, so we ordered one sushi roll each. We had the Chicago and the Volcano and they were perfect. We had one drink each and splurged on brownie a la mode ($14!) for dessert. Their prices are a bit on the high side, plus they add a 20% service charge to every bill. I didn't mind this because they are upfront about it and tell you on the receipt that the service charge is divided among the staff, and you have the option to tip additional to your server, although it's only "suggested." And they have a few amounts calculated for you. Our server was Beckie and she was very attentive so I did add more. It was $175 for the two of us so we won't do it often, but everything was fresh and delicious so for special occasions it would be great. read more

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First time dining at the Chicago Oyster House in years, but unlikely that it will be our last visit. Delicious Cocktails--a traditional Espresso Martini and truly unique Tiramisu Martini. Highly recommended. A good but not great slightly limited wine list was the only disappointment. The food was generally outstanding. If you want a really different soup experience I urge you to try the Gumbalaya Soup: slow-cooked brown roux sprinkled with thyme, tomato, onion, garlic, celery, green bell pepper, paprika, okra, chicken, andouille sausage, rice, mussels and shrimp. The grilled oyster offerings were plentiful and the raw oyster options sufficiently varied. To experience the oyster options I urge you to order the Grilled Oysters Combo comprised of 2 of each C.O.H -- garlic, cilantro and cheese; ICHI -- jalapeño, scallions, ginger and zesty soy; FIRECRACKER -- spices, herbs and lime juice; and the traditional Oysters Rockefeller offering -- spinach and cheeses. We didn't think there was room left for entrees so we had two remarkably fresh seafood appetizers: Crab Cakes consisting of lump crab meat seasoned and baked not pan fried (refreshing); and, the Lobster Roll -- succulent tail meat served chilled New England style with mayo and celery salt in toasted bun with deliciously seasoned fried pickles. Tiramisu and coffee for dessert completed a wonderful meal. read more

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We had dinner here during restaurant week. I chose the clam chowder, lamb chops, and cheesecake. I could not have been more impressed. The chowder was full of large pieces of clam and had a beautiful creaminess. I've never had lamb that was this tender before and it was cooked to perfection. We finished the meal with cheesecake that had a rich creamy consistency. The wait staff anticipated every need we had before we knew we had it. Neither of us had ever had oysters on the shell before and our waitress helped us pick out a selection that was perfect. I would encourage anyone to take advantage of the restaurant week offerings. read more

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We had an 8:00 PM reservation on Valentine's Day and arrived at 7:55 PM, but weren't seated until 9:15 PM over an hour wait with a reservation. We were also told we would be charged a $25 per person cancellation fee if we chose to leave, despite the delay being on the restaurant's end due to clear overbooking. We didn't receive our food until around 10:00 PM. They added a Valentine's Day fee claiming they would provide something special for the table which ended up being six rose petals. The food was disappointing: * Oyster platter was mid AT BEST * Surf and turf steak was ordered medium but came out well done and tough, and the single shrimp was underwhelming. * The jambalaya arrived cold. For the price point, long wait, added fees, and poor execution, this was not worth it. Very disappointing experience. Definitely will not be back. 0/10 read more

Ordered Carryout. Delicious food. Price is more reasonable than west loop or the loop.

Love the oyster house. The pork chop was tender, moist and full of flavor. It was delicious. read more

Chicago Oyster House - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It was such a bad experience I don't even know where to start. I made an 8:45 PM reservation two weeks in advance for Valentine's Day. With their strict 10-minute grace period policy, you would expect to be seated at your reserved time. We arrived five minutes early and were told there would be a 30-minute wait -- for a reservation. We considered canceling and going elsewhere, but they would have charged us $25 per person for canceling. Not a great start. After waiting 30 minutes, we were seated in a booth directly next to another couple -- so close it felt like we were on a double date. Completely inappropriate seating for Valentine's Day. I asked to switch tables because that wasn't the experience we had in mind, and thankfully we were moved. The server encouraged us to place our full order at once to "help the kitchen," so we ordered oysters (6 count), calamari, pasta, steak, and two sides. You'd expect appetizers to come out promptly -- they didn't. It took 40 minutes for the oysters to arrive, which were extremely small and mid at best, and an additional 30 minutes for the calamari, which tasted like they fried it in week old oil. Our drinks took at least 30 minutes to reach the table. By 10:45 PM, we still hadn't received our main courses. We repeatedly asked the waiter for an update and were told "5 more minutes" each time. The main courses finally arrived over an hour and a half after we ordered. The steak, requested medium rare, came out nearly blue. The mashed potatoes tasted like they were from the dollar store. We sent the steak back, and when it returned, parts of it were nearly well done. At that point, my girlfriend didn't even want it anymore -- she had barely eaten any of it. When we asked what could be done, they offered 50% off the steak and mashed potatoes and a complimentary dessert to go -- a weak attempt to salvage an already ruined valentine's day evening. We asked for the check because it was nearly midnight and we just wanted to leave. Then came the final insult: we were charged $32 for two bottles of water -- even though we asked for tap water -- plus a $48 service fee. Even with the partial discount, the bill came out to $250. I honestly could've gotten better quality seafood and a better experience at Long John Silvers. I never imagined spending nearly four hours at a restaurant on Valentine's Day only to have such an abysmal experience. Absolutely do not come here on Valentine's Day -- or honestly, at all. 1/10. read more

We went for an early dinner. The service and the drinks were amazing. Becky was a pleasure. The food was well prepared and delicious. Highly recommend that chocolate martini.It is not inexpensive if you order steak. Do not order filet mignon; it comes pre sliced read more

The shrimps are much smaller like popcorn shrimp also were tough and chewy. Maybe they were having a bad day. I was surprised but I may give it another shot in the future! read more

What can I say! I love this place. They never disappoint! Walking in you're always greeted. Staff is very friendly and I've never had to wait to be seated. The ambience is so nice. There is a bar area when you first walk in that you can sit at or if you want to dine in and have it more dinner style you can walk back into the dinning area. The food is always bomb! Every single thing I've tasted so far has been amazing! You def need to put this on your list and check it out if you already haven't read more

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The service was pretty good. I went for a team work dinner and used the back room. Not a lot of space in the front but everyone was accommodating and kind. Food was very tasty!! Nothing out of this world but an overall decent experience and would come again. The seafood tower was decent. read more

Chicago Oyster House - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was so good. They had a 3 course dinner special for $49 and it was delicious. I had clam chowder, gumbolaya, crab legs and key lime pie. The restaurant was quiet and the wait staff very attentive and prompt. Perfect for a date night. read more

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Not a Big Bang for the Buck... outside of the oysters. This is a hard review to write because my feelings are all over the place. My drink was delicious, the oysters were fresh, and my meal was ok... but my heart hurt when our bill was almost $300. I'm not a stranger to high dollar meals, but I don't feel like my experience was "worth it". I visited the establishment for restaurant week. We began with drink s and oysters at the bar. I ordered a sidecar. Again delicious.. but it seemed small but pricey. I feel like I was done after a sip or two. The fried calamari was my favorite thing I ordered. Def worth every penny. The Gumbolaya (sp) was delicious! No complaints there. For my meal I had the lobster tail and ordered the Wasabi mashed as a side. My boyfriend ordered the lamb chops with a side of broccoli. The lobster was a nice size, yet not really seasoned at all. The wasabi mashed potatoes were bland. Never again.. pass go.. don't stop. My boyfriends lamb chops were cooked well, yet also lacked real seasoning. The flavor came from a glaze like sauce over them. It was a little too thick for my liking. The broccoli was fresh but also lacked flavor. I ordered the cheese cake. The slice was ok. My boyfriend selected the brownie and ice cream. It was good, but def not worth the $12. I'll be back for oysters and calamari only. Maybe a drink if I'm feeling like splurging. Pictured you'll see a volcano roll. It was my fiends. Can't speak to the taste or price. Just posted so y'all will now what to expect! read more

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We visited Chicago Oyster House for restaurant week. The food was simple but done extremely well. The waitress who served us was fantastic. We will definitely return again when we are in the area. Our only complaint was the course menu wasn't filling enough, but we would have just added a dish if it was a normal day. read more

Hidden gem! Service was wonderful and food was amazing! I would recommend and plan to come again when I travel back to Chicago! Food - The baked oysters were fantastic... get the combo so you can try all 4, but really enjoyed the coho and ichi the best. I also enjoyed the oyster shooter with the quail egg - next time, I'll have to get the shooter with vodka. The surf & turf with the king crab and A5 wagyu was amazing. Generous portion of king crab, and the steak was like butter, cooked perfectly!! My son also got a sushi roll, I can't remember which one, but it could feed 2-3 people and had a good ratio of filling vs. rice. Overall, food was delicious, good portions, and super fresh/good quality. Service - I sat in the bar by myself, and the staff treated me so well. I really enjoyed chatting with our server - friendly and knowledgeable. Unexpectedly when I was finishing my dinner, my family joined me last minute after they finished up with their conference nearby. The staff pulled up an extra table right away and got them situated next to me. It was such a great experience - my family and I were well taken care of there. Ambiance - I purposely sat the bar since it was just myself (initially), but overall restaurant/bar had a nice ambiance. Better to sit in the restaurant if you are on date or work event, but bar is great if you like TV/sports or to hang out with friends for a casual meal out. read more

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Great atmosphere in this spot. They do have a nice selection of fresh oysters. The sea bass and seafood pasta got good reviews from our group. The steaks fell a little flat though. Service was polite and prompt. read more

I was in the area for a work conference and we decided to stop in for dinner since it was within walking distance from our hotel. We ere very surprised to see the variety/diversity of food options, especially Asian/sushi. We were assuming it would be more seafood centric. I had the chicken teriyaki and it was soo good! So flavorful and it was a nice portion. My coworkers had the sea bass and the seafood pasta and they also really enjoyed the meal. read more

Chicago Oyster House - Chicken Teriyaki - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Unfortunately I had violent food poisoning after eating there. There is not much to add.

Delicious but so so pricey. Tried two appetizers for takeout and after tax, service fee and a 20% tip it came out to $62 for 6 kumamoto oysters and 6 slices of tuna tartare. The food was nicely packaged (the oysters came on ice). The tuna tartare is not what you think (read the description), as it is not a regular minced tartare but seared ahi tuna. Everything was fresh and tasty, just a very rare treat, not an every day option. read more

Chicago Oyster House - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered the Blue Points figuring that would be an excellent start at an "Oyster House." What a mistake. First one I put in my mouth was absolutely horrible....it tasted like poop waste and soap. Thankfully I didn't swallow it or I would had suffered from food poisoning for several days. The other five oysters didn't appear to by any better (or even looked freshly shucked) and I wasn't about to try another. They did take the oysters off the bill. The Tuna entree was just ok....way over sesame seeded....and "fairly fresh"...definitely not anything to write home about. A really nothing special average place - sat in the bar/lounge area. After dinner I walked by their "oyster/raw seafood bar" and how they were storing some of the oysters in the ice....I most definitely wouldn't have ordered them. One and done..... Please also note that many of the recent "Elite" diner stellar reviews are from out of town people - hardly in the know. I'm no longer trusting any of town "elite" review of a restaurant. Come on.....even on it's best day there's no way this restaurant is a 5 star experience....especially if you have "elite" dining experience. This place is maybe 3 if the food is decent but certainly not at the prices they charge. read more

The food was absolutely amazing!!! The wagyu filet melts in your mouth. Lamb chop was so flavorful. Oysters were so fresh, sweet and milky. Lobsters were cooked to perfection. Scallops were tender and juicy. Ceviche had a great pair with the chips. Desserts were awesome not too sweet. Loved everything about the experience here! Service was great and friendly. All food came out at a timely manner. Love the atmosphere and decor inside. Definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

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Great little spot near McCormick Place with an excellent vibe and really first class service. Being primarily a seafood place, I went with 2 oysters Rockefeller and Grilled C. O. H oysters. They were divine. Some of the best I've had. I also tried the Tiger Shrimp app. That was a little bland to be honest and I wish I would have just done more oysters. Decided to mix it up with my entree and get chicken teriyaki with a side of Sautéed Mushroom With Sake. Wow. What impressed me was the portion size. Really nice full plate of chicken and the sauce was great. Mushrooms were delish too. Finished it all off with my fav dessert, Key Lime Pie. And it didn't disappoint. Highly recommend this spot. The mini hit towel that expands is a nice touch too! Next time I come I think I'll give some sushi a try. read more

Sat at the bar. It was relaxing. Had a nice conversation with bartender. The martinis were perfect. A good amount of grilled calamari was satisfying. read more

Chicago Oyster House - 06.21.24 Grilled calamari. - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Grilled oysters are pretty good and the truffle fries. Lamb Chops are good. Service staff kd very nice and atmosphere lovely. read more

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the food was really great, oysters were super fresh. went here for RW and had a great time. get their espresso martini!!!

FIrst Time Here and I unfortunately would run to go back. Any Entree doesn't come w a side included. When you're paying over $75 for something they can throw in a broccoli. The calamari had dark breading tasted like the oil was bad. Calamari was soft inside but needed extra lemon. I ordered salmon didnt have enough dressing on the top. As much as I paid, they should of had a small dressing on the side. The fries had no cheese, but the mayonnaise sauce was the BOMB! The steak was incredible. Very good and tasty. I wasn't asked if I wanted another drink. The busboy was more attentive. The tip is included in your bill so if you had good or bad service doesn't matter its being included in the bill. read more