Had a great lunch yesterday at Shaw's in Schaumburg. I'm very surprised the reviews aren't higher. The city location has been one of my favorite lunch spots for years and it was my first time at the other location so I was curious if it would carry the torch. Long story short, it did! The space has a very similar vibe with its own suburban layout. The food was just as good as the city. Everything from Oysters, soup, and sushi were a 10/10. Our server was also extremely attentive and didn't miss a beat. Would definitely recommend! read more

Went there for my birthday. 5 of us. Service was ok. Nothing special. One of the girls asked if they had any thing like a daiquiri with out alcohol. His response was I do not have a blender. I am glad no one else at the table cought on. All the seafood was great. Soups great. Deserts were great. Ambiance ok. But the $75 16 ounce bone in ribeye was so bad and tough it was crazy that they could even serve it let alone at that price. Crazy. It shows there management team does not even Tast there own food. read more

Shaw's Crab House - 16 bone BONE-IN RIBEYE - Seafood Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Shaw's is one of those places I often visit when in Chicago. 2 decades ago i thought the downtown restaurant was more consistent, but r I still go. I've hit the Schaumburg location a couple of times when passing through as I did on this trip. Breaking up the drive from Lansing, MI to Minneapolis, MN we hit this location right at happy hour and had a great meal choosing to share the surf and turf dinner for two which fed 3 out of the 4 of us. read more

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Came for Easter dinner and our wedding anniversary. We ordered the clam chowder, the hot seafood tower, fish and chips and the lobster roll. All in all good dinner, but it felt like something was missing or I was underwhelmed in terms of flavor and quantity.. Service was great and the vibe was relaxed. I would try other places especially for the amount we spent. read more

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Great Service & Great meal! The ambience was a casual seafood restaurant. We had drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts. We visited just because. I don't particularly eat seafood so I ordered chicken. My family loved all their seafood items. I would order the haddock next time I visit. read more

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I'm not sure why Shaw's in Schaumburg rating isn't higher! We went for NYE and had the best time. Their drinks are delicious and they have a large selection of liquor and wine. We started with a sushi roll and oysters. They are very good. They did mess up our order of oysters but we were pleased and the waiter took care of it. His service was phenomenal despite the mix up. My husband and I had the surf and turf which was amazing! We shared our sides and there was plenty of food leftover. I love the decor which feels like an old school Chicago steakhouse. Shaw's never disappoints me! read more

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Shaws is a must when in the Chicago area. It is one of my favorite classic restaurants that yes, I order the same thing every time I've gone over the past 14 years. I've patronized a few of the locations over the years and the food, service, atmosphere, and experience has always been commendable. read more

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If you are looking for a nice evening out in an art deco atmosphere with some really good seafood, I recommend Shaws. The location feels like a step back in time, with the decor and the music. The waiters are dressed elegantly, and are quick to take your drink order. The food is the real star here. The calamari was sublime. Perfectly seasoned and impeccably cooked. Not rubbery, just tender and delicious. The surf and turf with lobster tail and petite mignon was a wonderful combination. We had ours with a side of balsamic glaze brussel sprouts and creamy garlic mashed potatoes. The steak was the real star, as it was very tender and perfectly seasoned. The lobster tail was succulent and melted in your mouth. The shrimp cocktail comes with an honorable mention. The cocktail sauce is fresh, and the shrimp tails are meaty. We also enjoyed 1/2 dozen oysters, and they were briny and sweet. Overall, everything was mouth watering. read more

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Better experience this time. Food was good (swordfish,seafood salad, tuna, cod), drinks were good, prices keep going up. Is there a new 'tariff' on NE scallops?! $72 is just a little nuts unless the serving is 20+ scallops. My party of four was never invited to see the dessert menu or have a cup of coffee. Didn't feel the need to ask but if asked we most likely would have gotten something. read more

We started off with some appetizers including the cocktail shrimp and crab cakes. Upon presentation, the crab cakes didn't look too fresh or appealing. I thought the most disappointing part of the meal was the lobster bisque. The texture of the julienne carrots contrasted with the other ingredients in the bisque. Given this is a seafood restaurant, I thought they would use fresh lobster. Unfortunately, the lobster was processed and ate like it was machine pressed. With that said, I thought the chocolate cake was decent. Other than that, the service staff was attentive and the dining area was nicely maintained. read more

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Excellent Seafood Option in the Woodfield Mall area. We ordered Norwegian King Crab legs, twin lobster tails, filet mignon, seafood gumbo, variety of side dishes and Shaws seafood salad. The Norwegian King crab legs tasted amazing. The seafood salad was fresh and a great compliment to the filet mignon. We ended the night with chocolate cake and vanilla bean ice cream. Relaxing Ambience and attentive service. Thank you read more

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It's been a while since I have showed Shaw's some love. It's great to know that while my favorites, and prices here have changed, the same great quality food and service has not. My usual menu picks include a French Martini and crab cake. However tonight I ordered the delicious seafood salad and could only eat about a third of it. The grilled calamari makes for a solid start to a meal too. If you get this, try dipping some bread into the sauce and capers from this perfectly cooked appetizer. It was Valentine's night on a Friday so it was super busy, but our drinks were kept as full as our bellies. Thank you Shaw's! I'll be back soon for Restaurant Week and Lent. read more

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Restaurant was great. I liked that the overall ambiance felt classy with the wood and jazz music. Lobster was soft and cooked perfectly. The server also checked in to see if our steak was cooked to our preference which I appreciated a lot. I really like this place! The only reason why I didn't rate it a 5 was because we went for my boyfriends birthday. Our server gave us ice cream with a candle but when the bill came, they charged us for the dessert we never asked for. Other than that, excellent place and would go again, just not mention we were there for an occasion. read more

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Everything here was wonderful. The service, the staff, the food, the ambiance. Came for a rehearsal dinner. Beautiful place altogether. I will definitely come again on my own just to be able to enjoy it again and make sure that it wasn't just because of the event. I had the crusted chicken breast, Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes plus the chocolate cake for dessert. OMG, such a great meal. I also had a rum punch martini that was so good. A must try indeed. I will return next time I'm in the area. read more

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We had a great New Year's Eve 2024 dinner at Shaw's. I'm glad we reserved because the dinner hour wasn't available! We went in for an 8:45 reservation and our server, Raul, was awesome. Now, normally when you go to a restaurant during the holiday, everything is questionable and not up to par. That is NEVER the case for Shaw's. They were busy and they served everyone like it was a regular day. No errors, no frantic, nothing. It was beautiful. It's one of our favorite restaurants because of how flawless everything is. We started off with our usual oysters and cocktails. The oysters were all East Coast, briny, salty, and delicious. It was the best batch I've had in a long time. We then followed up with a Caesar salad and lobster bisque soup. They are always hearty and delicious. Our mains consisted of Parmesan Crusted Haddock and the Petite Filets with Scallops. We ordered a side of Au Gratin Potatoes and a side of Mushrooms. Our food was perfectly timed, thanks to Raul, and it was delicious. We know we ordered a lot of food, we look forward to the leftovers. Everything is cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. We finalized dessert with coffee and PECAN PIE! I love it when it's in season at Shaw's. It is one of my favorites. Happy New Year to everyone at Shaw's and all of their diners! read more

Not sure how I've never done a review for Shaws as I've been coming here for over 20+ years. I've been coming here for so long that in fact, they used to have an all you can eat weekend brunch buffet, which was fantastic. This particular visit with current photos was during a random weeknight and when I tried to make a reservation about an hour to two hours prior to arriving, there were absolutely no tables available for any times on a random weeknight in the dining room. However, we walked in and we were seated on the bar side of the restaurant instead. Service was great and food as usual was great however, on this particular night we were seated next to a table of three gentlemen who were very loud clearly overserved and were discussing things such as narcotics and very explicit sexual acts Two tables around us at that had already been seated, got up and moved, and the person I was with at dinner, brought it to the attention of our server and said to our server I'm very disappointed you continue to serve the three men at the table next to us alcohol real realizing that they've already been overserved and we're definitely rowdy. We did get moved tables a little bit away and to our surprise, our waiter comped our two beers that evening. I was not looking for anything to be free, but rather wanted to have a nice pleasant dinner without having to hear about someone's narcotic use with a prostitute in someone else's Mercedes-Benz that's how bad the conversations were read more

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Food and service very good. We were seated in the oyster bar area in a booth and it was private and quiet. My 12 year old granddaughter loved it. We shared a shrimp scampi as an app, I had the crab cake and she the shrimp linguini for meal, followed by chocolate cake for her and key lime pie for me. All food very good, though crab cake meal was only one crab cake. read more

The food was pretty stellar and I loved the French 75 and wine I had. One of those classic spots that has a classy feel but is fully accepting of a casual vibe. Our server was not memorable and kind of quietly sank into the shadows but it gave a table of old friends time to catch up and cackle over very pricey but tasty morsels. Not sure it warrants the price tag but it was damn good. read more

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A dinner on Mother's Day 2025. They were very busy. Tough to get our water glass refilled. Overall the food was good. However, I ordered the filet and lobster, and the lobster was horrible it was very salty. Have you ever been served salty lobster tail? Not sure that we will be rushing back to this restaurant anytime soon, but it was a nice Mother's Day event nonetheless. read more

Shaw's Crab House - Gail Torbik on Mother's Day 2035. - Seafood Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Service was excellent!!! Drinks were strong and food was plentiful. I would recommend for if you are looking for seafood in the area. Or even steak like I got . read more

Shaw's Crab House - Ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

We had Sunday dinner here as a default, the restaurant we wanted to try was closed for a private party. I had not been at Shaw's for years and it was pretty empty. The cocktails were great, they served a yummy classic dirty martinis. Our server, Eva, was very nice, helpful with recommendations, enthusiastic, and funny. We shared, between 3 people, a dozen oysters, seafood linguini, Crispy Fried Brussels sprouts, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Signature Twin Filets + we ordered one more. The linguini was very good, cooked just right, flavorful rich sauce - roasted tomatoes, Calabrian chilis, garlic cream sauce. The filets were not cooked to our order, lacked flavor, and were served at room temperature. All side dishes were excellent, creamy buttery mashed potatoes with the perfect garlic balance and the sprouts were crispy. We had a dessert flight - creme brulee, key lime pie, chocolate cake, and ice cream. The perfect end to our meal without overdoing it. read more

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Everything at Shaw's is always very good! I'm a huge fan of their gumbo love that they will serve the rice on the side and their sushi rolls. Service is very good and staff is polite. read more

Arrived on December 28 with my daughter and a friend late afternoon we were quickly seated in the bar area, which was fine. Service was very good, the waiter was very attentive and made suggestions on the menu. The chowder was excellent. The oysters were very pricey, but good. One of the featured entrées was Nantucket scallops . These were pretty expensive ($64) and would've been a disappointment at half the cost. These should've been sea scallops, but obviously Bay scallops and a small portionat that. Also, this was supposed to be served with Jasmine rice and there was none. I only noticed this later. read more

Came here for the first time recently with my husband and we had a positive dining experience! The food and service were both great and it wasn't very busy, despite it being the weekend before Valentine's Day. Upon walking in, the workers were dressed formally and we got seated right away because we had a reservation. Our waiter gave us some suggestions and we were given complimentary fresh warm dinner rolls. These were fluffy and soft, and honestly, if I didn't stop myself, I could have eaten multiple baskets of these myself. I noticed that for the other patrons that were in here, no one was dressed as nice as we were, so I don't think there is any type of dress code. I was wearing a skirt and dress shirt and my husband was wearing dress pants and a button down. However, we had many around us wearing jeans and even hats at their tables, so, interestingly, such an upscale-looking place doesn't have one. For dinner, I ordered the Grilled Ora King Salmon ($38). The salmon was delicious and had such good seasonings cooked onto it. The salmon did not come with any sides, but it did have a crimini and oyster mushroom cream sauce on top, as well as Madeira wine, and micro greens. It was also a good-sized portion in my opinion. My husband ordered the Club Room Combination ($40) plate which included a petite filet, garlic shrimp, and Hudson Canyon sea scallops. His steak was tender and had good flavor and the scallops were the highlight of his dish in his opinion. When it comes to portion sizes, he admits that it did seem small and he wanted more. As a shared side, we ordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese ($18). We LOVED it so much and it had large chunks of the lobster mixed in, too. I would come here just for this and it was a great pairing to our meals. Ultimately, we would come back here. We live extremely close by, but even if we didn't, it would still be in our rotation of fancier sit-down restaurants. They have plenty of options on their menu, including sushi and poke bowls, and I would love to try those next time, as well. I think anyone can find something they would like on the menu. read more

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Service was good, atmosphere is nice- an old fashioned family diner vibe with good music? However, the prices of the seafood do not reflect the amount or the quality. For main course, I got the seafood platter for $50 which literally had 3 shrimps, 1 tiny crab cake and maybe 4 tiny scallops. In this economy, I am surprised this establishment can justify charging this, especially in the suburbs. Sadly, I wouldn't say I will be back. read more

I came here this week with a few coworkers. Apparently this is a very famous seafood restaurant to go to in Chicago. I'm glad we came here. The food was very good. Not my favorite higher end restaurant but definitely a place worth trying at least once. We ordered the seafood tower which was really nice. It had great fresh options. And looked very very fancy. I can't believe I did this - but I was actually feeling some steak that night. So I ordered the filet mignon. It was very good. Cooked perfectly rare just like I like it. The waiter was very nice. He was quick and very friendly. I really enjoyed this place and would come back. read more

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Wonderful time at Shaw's! Enjoyed the oyster sampler (6 different styles of oysters) And for my entree I enjoyed 1lb of Florida stone crab, impressive portion! Very good! For sides: mashed and creamed spinach read more

Shaw's Crab House - Chilled Florida Stone Crab - Seafood Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Great Saturday dinner. The place was packed, reservations are a must especially in the weekend's. For appetizers, had the clam chowder and the lobster bisque. By far the clam chowder best the lobster bisque. The Shaws Signature Seafood Salad was great and the portion really big. The star of the entire dinner was Yellow GRILLED ATLANTIC YELLOWFIN TUNA. Made to perfection and good size portion. Even though the place was packed, the service was fast and the staff really friendly. Parking was a bit tough so I opted for valet. Definitely a great spot ! read more

Shaw's Crab House - Yellow GRILLED ATLANTIC YELLOWFIN TUNA - Seafood Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Have been going to this shows and the original since 1999 and it's always consistently excellent seafood. My goto there has been the lobster bisque and they do an excellent selection of oysters also. read more

We had a great dinner here before a theater show. The oysters were unbelievably fresh and the seafood pasta had a high level of depth in regards to flavors and the cooking of the seafood. The place has a great vibe and service was prompt and attentive. My Dad had the seafood salad, which he orders often and says it's excellent everytime. I haven't been in years but this place did a great job for a quick dinner and I can't wait to go back. I don't totally understand the crab claws which are $25 a pop but they must be done right if they feature them. Next time, I would love to try the whole crab, table side service. read more

Shaw's Crab House - SEAFOOD LINGUINI - Seafood Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

We had a group event here. The food was good, service was friendly. Overall a good experience. Unfortunately we were limited to the three menu options due to our group size. I would have lied to try the blue crab. read more

Came here for Thanksgiving and had a wonderful experience. We had a reservation and did have to wait still about 20 minutes which I assume was because of how busy it was during the holiday but it was ok. We were seated in the oyster bar and loved the little booth we got. We ordered a lot of food and everything came out delicious and reasonably priced. The jumbo shrimp cocktail was fresh, the lobster bisque had great flavor, and the complimentary bread was delightful. We also decided to split a plate, which I think was the halibut special they had. The waiter was so kind and had them split it into two different plates which were both served so nicely. It was the perfect portion for each. We also got a side of mushrooms that was so delicious. The food is perfect for seafood lovers. The drinks were also good and the dessert. We got the raspberry pie and a boozy chocolate drink - amazing! The ambiance was very relaxed and casual at the oyster bar but they also have a dining room that looks more fancy. I highly recommend coming here for some good seafood! I will definitely be back. read more

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I went to Shaws Schaumburg for lunch and ordered the poke bowl with. I was amazed to see how little tuna there was.

We normally visit the Chicago location but tried this location when out this way. The inside is large and our server was good. We did have a few issues though.,,,,There was a long dark hair in our water and the lettuce on the seafood salad had a decent amount of discolored lettuce (orange spots). read more

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My boyfriend and I were craving seafood, so we decided to try this place out. The food was pretty good, I don't partake in raw oysters but my boyfriend enjoyed the sampler and definitely had his favorites. The mussels were beautifully cooked and plump, and dipping the crispy bread in the sauce is the best part. The crispy rice with spicy tuna was nothing to write home about. Sushi isn't the first thing I think of when I think "crab house". But I absolutely loved the crab cakes, they were not full of filler, just pretty much all crab, which I believe is true of a Maryland style crab cake? Regardless, it was delightful and the French fries were a crispy, sturdy fry. The staff were very friendly, and were very accommodating. The interior was very fancy, upscale dining, although they don't enforce a dress code. I believe the email I received from open table said "business casual", which you would expect when you walk into the dining room, but numerous people were in casual street wear like the just came from woodfield mall across the street. Nevertheless, the dining room was nice, I just thought it was mildly creepy with no windows and a wall of mirrors. It almost had a 1920's vibe going on, especially with the music playing overhead. I think next time we go, we would sit in the oyster bar where there are windows and it seems more lively. read more

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Being longtime Lettuce Entertain You aficionados and fans of both Shaw's locations, the Missus and I have enjoyed many celebratory occasions here. Shaw's legendary Sunday seafood brunch buffet was stymied by the pandemic but the dinner menu remains robust, both old school and trendy. The ageless '40s décor continues to delight and service is thoroughly polished. On this visit, I began with an expertly prepared classic Caesar salad, my Missus enjoyed a cup of hearty seafood gumbo, and her sis had a cup of New England clam chowder (which would've benefited from more clam and less potato). We requested bread and our server brought a basket of warm melt-in-your-mouth Parker House rolls. The Missus and I feasted on pan seared Lake Erie Walleye. Plated with charred green beans and fennel atop lemon grass beurre blanc, this entrée was divine. Her sis had the grilled Atlantic yellowfin tuna. Our server recommended ordering it rare. Anointed with a delicate ginger-soy vinaigrette, it elicited a super-WOW. We shared a side of pungent garlic mashed potatoes. I received a comp dessert for my birthday, a generous slab of key lime pie. Dessert doesn't get any better than this. read more

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We are in Chicago celebrating Christmas with family. We were long term Chicagoans who are now Floridians. We leave for the second half of our trip on the second. We chose to celebrate NYE at Shaws. Can you think of a better place? We made reservations in advance not wanting to take chances. We both ordered appetizers. I chose one piece of Nigiri tuna while he ordered the garlic shrimp. Both were excellent. We both had the twin lobster tails with creamed spinach. Everything was perfectly prepared and excellent! I had a glass of Cabernet. Don't get me started by saying I should have ordered white wine with seafood. I prefer red wine during cold weather and white or rose during warmer weather. Culinary wine rules/guidelines be damned. We knew we would not be disappointed. Through the years we have chosen Shaws for special events as their service is efficient and the food expertly prepared. I remember the days when restaurants employed "professional servers" who were adults who provided service who were able to support themselves just on their earnings and tips. If you are looking for an inexpensive meal, this is not the place to go. However, if you are willing to pay more for excellent and service, this is your place. Thank you for helping us to celebrate NYE! read more

We had a lovely dinner at Shaw's. When you walk in you're greeted by the host. We had a reservation and they were ready to seat us immediately. The ambiance is calm, cool, and reserved. Their were no screaming children and everyone was respectful. Our waitress was very helpful with the menu and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu even down to how the baked potato was cooked. The drinks were good and the complimentary bread was great. The top was similar to a pretzel bread but tasted more like a Hawaiian roll. For the entree I had the twin filets. This was some of the best meat I've had in a very long time. The meat almost melted in your mouth it was perfect. Our waitress even let us know she was check on us in a minute to ensure our filets were cooked to our liking. The mashed potatoes were very creamy but it was a huge portion and I couldn't finish. Overall for a nice meal we will definitely be returning. read more

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My goodness. This is an old-fashioned restaurant- in ALL of the right ways! The ambience was perfect for hubby's birthday - even though the color scheme screamed late 80's and early 90's, the restaurant looked and felt perfect. Our server, Michael, was spot-on and his timeliness for everything was just perfect. But you probably want to know why we came, right? Ah, yes. the food! We ordered the surf-n-turf for 2 - a bit pricey, but it included all the faves - bread, ceasar salad (which I normally don't eat but theirs was absolutely delish!) - 3 Norwegian King Crab legs (already cracked!), two beef filets (about 150g/5 oz each approx), Two lobster tails - two sides (garlic mashers and grilled asparagus.....) and my fav- shrimp cocktail. The latter shrimps were just perfect - cold, crispy, and a cocktail sauce as "perfect" and "as expected" as i could have hoped for. Talk about a new fav restaurant? This is it. Oh, yeah- it included a choco cake and mini-key-lime pie (note the cake wasn't warm - a mild/small demerit in my book but it WAS good!). So- it was our first time here - we're only a few months into our time here in Illinois- but we loved this place and will indeed return! read more

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Oysters size of a dime. Had to ask for lemons, horseradish, crackers, bread, straw, menu.... Almost comical. Monday @ 4pm Schaumburg bar.