The Shrimp Barn - Minooka
The Shrimp Barn
Description
Nestled in a quirky antique store setting, this seafood restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring specialties like lobster bisque, blackened shrimp, and alligator, often praised for flavorful, well-prepared dishes. Friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere enhance the dining experience. However, inconsistencies arise with some patrons reporting overcooked or undercooked items, gelatinous dressings, and small side portions. While many find it a hidden gem worth revisiting, others express concern about food quality and preparation. Overall, it’s a unique spot with potential, best approached with tempered expectations.
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Good and friendly service. Wait time 40 minutes after order (except for wine and drinks). Price is fair but they run out of certain food you may order so be double sure you ask them if your order is available or they may come back after a long time and tell you they don't have. I think they can do better with one more server given the size of customers and reduce wait time because they have one person serving. Prepare to spend extra time before getting served here. Otherwise everything else is … – show
The food is really good and the owner and employees are great. The building has an extremely interesting history. Definitely recommend the fritters!
Extremely disappointing and unsanitary. Blatantly violates health code. I visited on 12/3/21 around 7PM. The restaurant was close to empty (only 4 other tables in the entirety of our visit. I ordered the fried chicken. When it came to the table it looked fine, apart from the sides being the tiniest portions I've ever seen (I got 1 stump of broccoli and a literal tablespoon of mashed cauliflower neither of which I got to try I took a bite out of the chicken breast only to immediately find it wa … – show
Food was abousily amazing
I honestly just had the best shrimp I've ever had. Like, seriously. If you're looking at these reviews you're obviously already considering The Shrimp Barn as an option! Pull the trigger, my dude. Get the shrimp!
Menu
Special Items
Linguini In Lobster SauceChoice of grilled shrimp / grilled chicken breast. Includes side salad.
$22.0 Light Healthy Fresh Low Calorie EntreeChoose from grilled chicken; grilled grouper / grilled tilapia. Includes side salad; broccoli & smashed cauliflower.
$14.0Lunch
Barn Delight Po’ Boy SandwichServed on toasted garlic french bread topped + creole mustard & cole slaw / your choice of sauce & slaw on the side / your choice of lettuce; tomato & red onion + garlic buttered bread / mayonnaise
$9.8 Cavallone’s Pizza Bread Lunch$4.0 4 Meat RavioliOur homemade marinara sauce poured over choice of meat / cheese ravioli. Topped + shredded parmesan cheese.
$7.5 Fish Or Chicken Taco Platter Of Two$8.5
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