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    Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

    3.2 (69 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    LAWRENCE'S FISH & SHRIMP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fredrick B.

    Great large shrimp and love their clam strips! Friendly prompt service from the order taker and deliverer of the food, and as the pictures depict--very clean establishment!

    pick 2  catfish strips, ocean perch,  okra
    Marc D.

    I had a taste for some flavored seafood and I received it. I purchased okra also. Dining area clean so I enjoyed my lunch inside

    Jenny J.

    This food is absolute trash tonight. The shrimp are flavorless. I tried the new fried pickles, and you served me a half container of dried out, nasty, trash!!!!

    Kat T.

    Great fast food (seafood) on the south side of Chicago. Great service , and the restaurant is always clean!

    Large Shrimp
    Keisha M.

    My bday weekend and I didn't give a damn about no gluten! So I went to Lawrence's!!! Lol Extra large shrimp are still soooo very good and packed with flavor. The shrimp is the star here but Im not sure if people know how good their "wing zings" are. Let me tell you that their wings reign supreme! I've never had wings better from anywhere else and I've had lots of wings! Whatever they use for batter is key. The wings are so crispy, flavorful and have the perfect amount of spiciness. Both the wings and shrimp are always served hot and fresh. I wish I could eat here more often and I'm glad there is a location closer to me now. It's best to place your order online and then you will receive a text when your order is ready. This is a nice touch and avoids waiting inside with others. The food takes some time (20-25 minutes) however the food is cooked fresh to order. I've always loved Lawrence's and will continue to come here on cheat days!

    The poorly battered catfish.
    Natacha L.

    I expect high quality fish when I go to a restaurant such as this. However, the quality that I got was only fair and and the way that it was delivered was despicable. Who delivers a whole catfish just dropped in a bag not wrapped in foil and calamari just thrown in a bag a paper bag as well? Both open, not sealed, being delivered by ubereats. In a time of Covid-19 ,that's unacceptable! For the money you pay for this seafood; it's a rip off if that's the caliber of service and quality that you're going to provide. This was a first and last experience!

    Dee B.

    My first time at this location. I haven't been to Lawrences in a couple of months. Me & my friend decided to come here since we were in the area. We came at a good time b/c no one was here except for one other person. The inside was very clean & this place has a small sitting area. We waited not even 10 mins to get our food. I ordered the lightly breaded shrimp. They were so fresh & hot. We stood outside the car eating these shrimps before we left. This is a great place. It's been around so long.

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    The staff are absolutely amazing! They are so courteous and welcoming. Our food was delicious! The restaurant was super clean and tidy.

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    Thank you Melinda for your wonderful comments!

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    5 years ago

    My favorite fish spot for over 25 years. Took my wife on a date there all they way from Gary, ind. Still coming back!

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    I had the whole catfish and perch, they were cooked to perfection!!!! I'm definitely coming back!!!

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    This was my very first time patronizing this place after all my years of living over here I was…read morehungry and wanted some fish so I decided to stop through after reading reviews. I ordered the lake perch fish hush puppies with fries and coleslaw and the Order of mozzarella cheese sticks I must say the customer service to young lady gave was phenomenal she was very helpful but once I got home and starting my food I noticed that my fish was overcooked fried exceptionally way too hard it was almost Beyond edible and it didn't taste at all that fresh maybe I came on a bad day but definitely that fish was not fresh nor was it seasoned I've have had better fish honestly at J&J and sharks the hush puppies was good mozzarella cheese stick was okay and the fries was not often at fries but I think they used the fries that's made by potato product which most restaurants do unless they cut their own fries fresh overall the prices was decent the customer service was great I may give it another try another day another time truly really did wanted to give him more stars than what I did but the food just wouldn't like me

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