50 Best Seafood Restaurants near East Hazel Crest

“Acclaimed renowned chef Fabio Viviani best known for his Italian and now California wineries (Fabio Viviani Wineries) and his 2008 appearance on the reality television competition series Top Chef where he was voted the "fan favorite" has lent his name and vision to a few new restaurants in the Southlands at the newly opened Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino on 173rd & Halsted. \n\n“Shuck It” Oyster Bar is a reasonably priced Louisiana Cajun Style restaurant that offers “a curated selection of freshly shucked oysters served with flair, pan roast, live-action kettles, and classic gumbo, accompanied by libations.”\n\nFor starters I suggest a classic Caesar Salad —\nromaine hearts, anchovy, sourdough croutons, horseradish, and a delicious Caesar dressing. The Clam Chowder, New England or Manhattan though my preference is for, and this review is of, the classic New England chowder, was rich, with FRESH oysters clearly made from scratch in-house. The Gulf Oysters on the ½ Shell were similarly FRESH and delicious. Finally the “Prince Edward’s Mussels” are served in a variety of unique styles but again I prefer classic style dishes so I enjoyed the steamed in white wine, garlic and herbs.\n\nThe Gumbo is simply remarkable! Creole stew cooked with andouille sausage and okra. Served with steamed rice is common to the five styles: 1) Poarch Style - Shrimp, crab, lobster; 2) Shrimp; 3) Crab; 4) Lobster; and 5) Chicken varying in price from $30-$20. My version was clearly made to order—classic NOLA style gumbo with lobster as an add in—shrimp, crab, lobster, chicken and andouille sausage. \n\nFinally, you must “experience” the Seafood Étouffée -Cajun stew, shrimp, crab, and lobster served over soft moist white rice.“

“Today was my first time there. The food is delicious my kids love it but I don’t feel I had the great service. First, we didn’t get the napkins and utensils on time but way after the food got there. A drink spilled on me (our fault) which made me realized there was no napkins provided, by the time we found the lady for napkins I was soaking wet. Then we were about to start eating and my children needed a fork, well no fork was provided. We ordered 3 seafood boils, no utensils for that were provided neither. My husband ordered an extra drink, never was it brought to us. I’m happy my kids enjoyed it, but we were not that pleased as we saw others being treated differently. Not sure if we will be returning.“

“My husband and I dined here for our anniversary. The owner was very welcoming and down to earth as well as the staff. The food was excellent! The owner also made an announcement that it was our anniversary and played the song It's Our Anniversary. I highly recommend this establishment!!! You will not be disappointed!“

“8 Piece Buffalo Wings and Fries.... FIRE!!! Nice staff, food only took 15 minutes, and came out piping hot, crispy, and delicious. The coleslaw was a nice balance to a great buffalo sauce. Large amount of food for the price. Next time I stop in the area, would probably order the exact same thing.“

“Tried the Oak Park location on a Wednesday night. It was FANTASTIC! I got a pound of Alaskan King crab legs, and while they didn’t come with crab crackers, we only had a little trouble breaking the meat out. Phenomenal crab legs. They came with perfectly seasoned red potatoes and corn on the cob. My partner ordered (fried) shrimp tacos and could not stop raving about them. The shrimp was very fresh. We also ordered fresh cut fries and they were outstanding, though they could use a bit more seasoning. But extra seasoning was brought upon request. The owner, Shawn, brought out the food, was attentive to our needs, and even struck up a friendly conversation as we left. Fantastic decor/theme, friendly staff and exceptional service! 10/10, and we will definitely be back. Thank you for a great dinner! Two dinners, since I had leftovers!“

“The best fried shrimp ever. It's worth the drive, and the wait. The jumbo shrimp are good. I always buy the ex-large ones. The cheese & macaroni salad is delicious. Their mild sauce goes great with the shrimp. If you want a little spice, get the hot one and mix them up. I always get a pound of shrimp so I will have some now, and later.“

“the salmon is fresh and delicious but too much salt i usually like salt but the cook needs too go easy on the salt and the shrimp and grits had too much salt.“

“Does anyone know if there still open im craving some seafood mariscos aguachiles ceviche etc 😫🤰🏻“

“Finally got to try the Mariners Boil at Red Lobster Matteson. It did not disappoint, the lobster tail soaked up all of the RL Signature Butter sauce! So good! Lathaniel was great-- pleasant, welcoming, attentive, patient while we ordered, and knowledgeable. Lathaniel made suggestions/recommendations as we ordered, paid attention to detail, and checked on us often. Lathaniel made us feel like family. Great experience, will return.“

“Ate here tonight and the food was wonderful. We had jerk turkey tips, jerk salmon and shrimp, yam, greens, cabbage, Mac and cheese and fried rice. Everything was tasty, hot, freshly made and spicy. The ladies were super friendly, helpful and provided great service. We will definitely be back to try other items. Ask about the specials that aren’t in the regular menu. Yum!“

“Iesha and Lea was great I dined in and couldn’t decide on what I wanted and was a lil indecisive but Lea suggested the Wednesday lunch special steak and lobster and Iesha came over to make sure everything was perfect they gave great service thank you ladies for dealing with my shenanigans lol you ladies are awesome“

“Very good and giving establishment!!! Support their business!!!“

“Very good food and drinks. Great vibe for date night 💙“

“Love they tastey foodstuffs“

“Come get your food steamed or fried ? fried ? steamed ?, ? ,? ?'s cooked how U like it ???...

Vegetarian options: There different veggie ?'s

Dietary restrictions: Come in the cashier will let you know

Parking: Sibley and Ogesby Calumet City

Kid-friendliness: Yes“

“Amazing food, great service!“

“My shrimp meal was done promptly and Rick was especially informative“

“Love the jumbo shrimp & crab cakes“

“Veal Marsala Alfredo spaghetti soup salad rolls butter absolutely delish, a really good restaurant!!!“

“I’ve had the opportunity to eat at this place and it did not disappoint. The place was spotless the food was on point perfectly cooked and seasoned. The customer service is on another level. I was unsure on what to order and the young man up front helped me decide my entire order. The food was perfectly priced and came out within a reasonable time. If I can give this place 10 stars I would.“

“Best sharks on the planet hands down!!! Fish and chicken always 8/10 comes out really crispy and flavorful their garlic and lemon pepper is perfection other places the blend isn’t right either to lemony or garlicky but hands down best sharks on planet earth second best sharks is the one in blue island“

“Ordered a sm catfish dinner was definitely a hit a the j*** spot next door had the perfect sides to go with the fish I ate some last night the rest this morning now I'm On my way back to see if they are consistently delicious add on insta“

“After having a disappointing experience at another restaurant, we called Casa De Luz to see if they could accommodate our party of 13. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and efficient. We had no issues with seating, and our orders were taken promptly without feeling rushed. The food? Absolutely amazing! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their dishes. On top of the great food and service, the prices were very reasonable, making the entire experience even better. We couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable dining experience. If you’re looking for a place that values its customers and serves fantastic food, Casa De Luz is the place to go! We’ll definitely be back!“

“Chicken Alfredo with a Cajun twist And also thanks to Britt with the awesome customer service“

“I Highly recommend Las Fuentes! There Service, The Delicious Food, Margaritas and the Atmosphere was Excellent ! 8/27/2024“

“Excellent menu, fantastic food, delightful service. A jewel on the southeast side!“

“No good wings to small for the price 😕 4 wings for $10 not worth it cook to hard no seasoning i ask for lemon pepper and still it doesn't taste like it was seasoning i think we are paying for the new building GO TO HAROLD'S DOWN THE STREET TRUST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“I gotta say I'm not from the area but I tried the lemon pepper and honey BBQ wings with lemon pepper on the fries and it was amazing. When I was done I literally went back a couple hours later before leaving the state to grab more lol. The lady at the counter was so kind and had me laughing so hard for coming back. I will definitely return when back in town.“

“Food and service were fantastic. We were thrilled to find this place open after 11PM. Our flight was late, and my coworker and I had to drive two hours before arriving at our hotel. Starving and desperate, we found this food joint about to close but they graciously let us eat inside, serving us the best food ever!

The staff didn't rush us or even hint at kicking us out like they do in NY or NJ. The food was absolutely delicious. I got the King Nachos, and my coworker got the fried catfish. Plus, two iced teas for a total of $36. A fair price for a meal that saved us from gnawing on the hotel’s pillows!

Now, the area is a bit sketchy. We, the only two people in business suits, definitely stood out like sore thumbs. Lol. After we finished, the staff politely closed up shop. Thanks again, folks, for the great service!

Parking: Plenty of parking in front of store“

“It was a wait but worth it food was great prices were ok best part of about it is that they expect the link to pay witch I was surprised , but they charge you cash for using the link like 3 dollars so it’s a hustle but it’s worth it if you like sea food and you don’t feel like cooking“

“If you like authentic local place for Mexican seafood this is the place for you. Some of the best rice I've had outside of a little Mexican woman I know that makes great Spanish rice. I love places like this where it feels like need to speak Spanish to order. You do not need to speak Spanish to order but it doesn't hurt. Great value, really good food - I recommend highly! BTW - BYOB“

“I hadn't been there in years. The food did not disappoint. We had jumbo shrimp, catfish nuggets, frog legs, fried calamari, hush puppies and onion rings. Delicious! They don't have dine in anymore. When I got home, I heated up my own spaghetti.“

“This bar is a very nice GEM that has a great decor. The beers are ice cold and the drinks very refreshing. Taco Tuesdays are very tasty and the catfish dinner is Awesome. This is a very friendly bar with colorful characters. Watch the game from any seat or select a song from touch tunes and dance your cares away. Try you luck on the gaming machines or just have a couple of drinks with your buds.

Parking: I-57 close by

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access ramp“

“Always love coming here. They have a budget friendly menu and the food is always great. If you like a little spice I recommend the honey chipotle chicken tender meal, or if you like fajitas I recommend the steak and chicken fajitas, very delicious.“

“I come here every year for my birthday. They have friendly staff with great customer service. I’m“

“Went in today and got a large order of catfish steaks. They were cut in half the long way to cut the meat down and fried hard as if there were meat on them. The mild sauce was in a sample cup and the price were higher! Lost a customer today! Never going back!“

“muy rico todo sobre todo las bebidas“

“Their chicken is probably the best item on the menu in my opinion and second best is the catfish fillet , both are so fresh & hot when I get them every-time . I’ll add pictures on another review . But this is the BEST SHARKS IN CHICAGO . Customer service is always nice . I’ve never had a bad experience at this place .“

“Dam good food and service the cook is awesome the cashier is wonderful If you want some good chicken wings go here“

“I was looking through there menu items and it was really big potions besides that I really like their Kool-aid drink. I will be coming back to No Cobbs for more food“

“Great food Great service Clean establishment“

“Whenever we’re in the area we go there. I like the shrimp and pizza. My wife likes the chicken. The prices are good. And so is the service.“

“Haven't been here in quite a while, but thought I'd stop in and get a king jalapeno and bacon Philly steak sandwich with a blooming onion the food was great but I don't think I would get the bacon in the Philly cheese steak as it seemed a bit too salty for me. The service was quick and friendly even though it was very busy at around 4:00 p.m. when I stopped in. Would recommend this place as it has a large menu of different foods to order from.“

“Delicious food A friendly and capable staff.“

“I ordered 10 wings made it home and they was old as f#$/!. THEY TRIED TO COVER UP THE CHICKEN WITH LOTS OF LEMON PEPPER. DO NOT GO THERE! IF YOU DO CHECK YOUR FOOD BEFORE YOU GO! I THREW THAT S@#! AWAY!“

“Great food, not so great service.“

“They use real catfish and big chicken wings , food was fresh and fast! Good service!“

“Great customer service and great food,environment and clean , I will back to eat“

“We sat outside for the first time. It was lovely. Server was great, never forgot about us. The drinks were perfect for a summer night.“

“We just landed and were headed to the family they suggested this place as being reasonable with large portions and delicious eats. It's a no-thrills, older (outdated decor) clean place. This a neighborhood spot the kind you get up and run around the corner to grab a bite before you start your errands!

Service was fast and friendly. I would eat there again. You can't beat the price for the amount you get and it's tasty too!“