Half Shell - Chicago
Half Shell
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Enjoy fresh seafood and a cold drink at Half Shell Restaurant, a family-owned eatery and pub established in 1968. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago just south of Wrigley Field on Diversey Parkway, this casual spot is perfect for hanging out with friends. Guests can indulge in steamed king crab legs, jumbo shrimp, fried catfish, smoked sturgeon, and oysters, along with a variety of drinks served up at the full bar by part owner Anthony Denizen. Winner of the 2007-2008 Best of Citysearch for Best Cheap Eats in the Seafood category, Half Shell Restaurant has gained recognition in publications such as the Chicago Tribune, The Onion, and the Chicago Visitor, and has even been featured on an episode of Chicago's Best. Open daily with outdoor seating available.
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The Half Shell restaurant offers an outdoor dining experience with a few disappointments, such as slow service and small portions for a high price. Although some meals like the Grilled Shrimp were not well received due to poor preparation, the overall dining experience seems to have mixed opinions. While some guests praise the phenomenal outdoor seating and excellent seafood quality, others suggest improvements in areas like cleanliness and menu offerings. The charming ambiance and attentive service at Half Shell leave diners with varying impressions, making it a worthwhile spot to give a try despite the limitations like cash-only policy and limited seating. Overall, the restaurant has potential to delight customers with its fresh seafood options and unique sauces.
Happened by this “hole in the wall” while walking around the neighborhood near our hotel. Indoor outdoor seating but indoor is down steep stairs so not handicap friendly. Great fresh oysters crab. Friendly good service. What’s not to love?!
Absolutely dinner destination in Chicago. Easy to locate, king crab legs are great. Cash only. Great place!
The crab is very reasonably priced and delicious. It’s for sure our go to sea food place in the neighborhood. My go to dish is usually the perch, light breading and perfectly friedWe love bringing friends and family here when they come to visit. Cash only!!
No waiting area. Friendly owner and staff. Long wait for Valentine's Day, but we'll worth the wait. Medium king crab is a hit!!! Fried scallops and oysters delicious... Everything was amazingly good. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $70–80 Recommended dishes: King Crab Legs and Alaskan King Crab Combo, Fried Scallops Kid-friendliness: Does have a kids menu Wheelchair accessibility: none. Have stairs only
We went to The Half Shell For the first time on a Saturday night, it also happened to be Valentine’s Day. They don’t take reservations and it was a long wait, but so well worth it. We had a nice time chatting with some of the other people who were waiting and once we got our food, it was wonderful. I’m a big fan of crabcakes and the ones I had at The Half Shell were perfect. We had appetizers and soup and an entree so we felt the pricing was very reasonable. The service was excellent. This place was founded in 1968 and it still has a similar atmosphere, which we loved. We will definitely be back.. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $60–70
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Six Blue Point Oysters$8.8Six Cherry Stone Clams$8.8One Dozen Of Either Or Any Combination$17.1Six Cherry Stones Cooked On Open Fire$8.8Half Shell Sashimi$10.1Steamed Jumbo Shrimps (Cold)$10.0