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Chicago Oyster House, Chicago, IL

Chicago Oyster House

4.7
4.7
844 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
When it comes to finding the best oyster restaurant in the country, look no further than Chicago Oyster House. Chicago Oyster House has been ranked among the top 21 oyster houses for the entire United States by The Daily Meal, and it continues to serve excellent food. The casual atmosphere and friendly staff make it a perfect spot to dine or catch up with friends, and the varied menu has plenty to offer.Diners at Chicago Oyster House can order entrees such as fresh oysters, sushi, sashimi, lobster tails, spring rolls and chicken fingers. There are also a number of different daily specials throughout the week, and guests are encouraged to check out the website to see what is coming up. Chicago Oyster House is also happy to host private meetings or parties, and those looking for such services are encouraged to call to discuss details.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 225-8833
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please email info@chicagooysterhouse.com
  • Private party facilities
    For big parties or private events, please email events@chicagooysterhouse.com
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • Cross street
    Indiana Avenue and Cullerton Street
  • Parking details
    Very limited street parking. We suggest ride sharing (Uber, Lyft, or Taxi) due to parking limitation. Garage Parking is available at The Lex Parking Garage or McCormick Place Parking Garage (Both garages are located near Cermak & Indiana and are 1 traffic light south of the restaurant.)
  • Public transit
    CTA Bus #1, #3 or #4 stop at Michigan Avenue and Cullerton Street. Walk 1 block east on Cullerton Street to Indiana Avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 844 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chicago Oyster House offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" food, "outstanding" service, and a vibrant atmosphere. Specializing in fresh oysters, seafood, and sushi, the restaurant consistently delivers "delicious" meals. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and intimate setting, making it perfect for celebrations and casual dinners alike.

844 Reviews
  1. Naeemah

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the seafood pasta, just wished the seafood was a bit grilled

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  2. Tonya

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    went to celebrate a friend’s birthday who loves their oysters and was surprised to find the menu variety is excellent and my scallops were perfect and another guest enjoyed a steak.

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  3. K

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little loud but great experience because people were talking so loud and tables are so close together

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  4. Carl M

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW! What a treat! The mussels were great. The garlic broccolini was great. The atmosphere was charming. The service was good. My only complaint is that they added 18% on the bill for 2 people. The server lost out. I tip more than 18%.

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  5. Xiomara

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the moment of entry, we were greeted kindly and promptly seated, as we had a reservation. The waitress was very attentive and the assistants to remove the plates as soon as we completed a dish were quick to act. Each dish was very fresh and flavorful: from the garden salad with a Miso dressing to the lamp chops. I had a tropical martini and my husband had a Moscow mule to start the evening and sparkling water. We ordered from the Chicago Restaurant Week menu, but added additional items: garlic bread and mushrooms. I started with the garden salad with Miso dressing and my husband had clam chowder (so creamy). Next were the oysters grilled combo and added garlic bread. I do wish the server let us know which ousters were which, but they were all absolutely delicious. Following, lobster tail with garlicky broccolini and my husband had the convo with luster trail and lamb chops. The lobster tail was so buttery and then the added drawn butter magnified the taste. The lamb chops were cooked beautifully and seasoned well( I forgot to take a picture). We finished with the key lime pie which was decent. Overall, a great experience and will return in the future.

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  6. Brandon

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great oysters, great fish, great sushi rolls. Sometimes you get what you pay for; if you want a great meal, this is the place.

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  7. Shannel

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing I was very pleased! I’ll be back

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  8. Rosia

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was so nice and sweet. She took pictures of me for my birthday.

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  9. Mariano

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always delicious and service is spot on. Steaks are incredibly tender and cooked to perfection. Oysters are fresh! Great place

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  10. Usha

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was excited about eating here as I love oysters. The Oysters platter was not tasty at all. When you have to dress up oysters with cheese, cilantro, etc and you don't taste any part of the oyster at all it's not worth it. They I got the seafood boil and my wife got the seafood pasta. Everything was extremely SALTY, I mean very bad. The service was ok; our waitress wasn't very knowledgeable about the items on the menu, but did find the answers to any questions we had. The clam chowder is good if you add salt and pepper. But for what I paid it the food wasn't worth it. I will not go back.

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FAQs

Chicago Oyster House offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chicago Oyster House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 225-8833.

Chicago Oyster House is rated 4.7 stars by 844 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chicago Oyster House

1933 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Indiana Avenue and Cullerton Street
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Very limited street parking. We suggest ride sharing (Uber, Lyft, or Taxi) due to parking limitation. Garage Parking is available at The Lex Parking Garage or McCormick Place Parking Garage (Both garages are located near Cermak & Indiana and are 1 traffic light south of the restaurant.)
  • Public transit
    CTA Bus #1, #3 or #4 stop at Michigan Avenue and Cullerton Street. Walk 1 block east on Cullerton Street to Indiana Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 225-8833
  • Catering
    Please email info@chicagooysterhouse.com
  • Private party facilities
    For big parties or private events, please email events@chicagooysterhouse.com
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