Half Shell is a seafood restaurant Lake View East Chicago located in United States.
676 W Diversey Pkwy (at Orchard St) Chicago , IL 60614 United States
Reservations | No |
Credit Cards | No |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
TouchTunes Jukebox | Yes |
Menus | Dinner |
Drinks | Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails |
You have to go. Super dive-y, good southern feels. Best King Crab legs in the city - worth the $35! I heard the outdoor patio is clutch in the Summer. Looking forward to my next visit!
Can't beat the king crab legs ! Best I've had and you cannot beat the price! I'll definitely be back. Great service as well !
It's a great cute authentic seafood restaurant where basically everything on the menu is great. I personally love the fried clams and oysters on the half shell
Get there on Fridays right before 8 if you're only 2 ppl. Anytime after that you'll have to wait. Also cash only but they have an ATM . It was a maxing definitely want to go back.
This divey basement seafood house started shucking oysters more than 40 years ago, way before trendy hangouts such as The Publican and GT Fish & Oyster made it cool again. Read more
Looks like a dive but their food is surprisingly good. You can't go wrong with the snow crab , their oysters or their crab cakes .
Grab a table in the tiny, Christmas light–strewn room, and start with the Mulligan stew . For more fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer”--a crunchy pile of frog legs , perch , clams and shrimp . Read more
Amazing king crab legs and just about everything else. Mulligan stew also the best in the US. Cash only .
Really good seafood that is fairly priced . Located off the beat. Totally worth the time. Get the crab it's so sweet.
Crab cakes were awesome! Staff was really nice. Definitely worth another visit!
Amazing crab legs and clam chowder . Cash only so come prepared.
Cash only , but the crab and calamari are the best!! Try to sit outside on the patio in the summer!
Recommend the King Crab ! The best and most chunkest crab meat you ever had. Wow! Simply amazing!
Crab legs !!! The 1/2 snow 1/2 King is my go to. Paired w/a cold beer !
Cash only !!! Stick with the crab legs ...it's what they do best. Don't get the mussels . Shrimp is good.
It was amazing. Little dive seafood place with great music and amazing snow crab .
Try going on Tuesday for the $20 Snowcrab legs. They give you over a pound and a half w tons of fries !!! Ask for the horseraddish sauce to!
King crab legs & snow crab legs combo for $30 Amazing!
Have a meal here before walking out. Don't judge the moment you get in. BEST crab legs in the city for a great price. The lollipop is AMAZING too.
Oysters were great! I also cleaned my plate of the crab legs ! My fiance go the Thirty-Two Pointer and did not care for it at all.
The crab legs are the best thing here!
For fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer ” for an entrée—a crunchy pile of smelts, perch , frog legs , clam strips and fat shrimp . -JJ Read more
Start with some clams or oysters , then get the combo. Can't go wrong.
Simple and delicious menu, and the ambiance is great in the summer.
For fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer ” for an entrée—a crunchy pile of smelts, perch , frog legs , clam strips and fat shrimp .
Classic dive bar atmosphere. Beer in plastic pitchers . And absolutely INSANE king crab legs . Save the bed of white bread and fries for the end - after they've soaked up the delicious butter sauce .
Oysters , Fried Oysters , Fried Catfish and Crab Cakes ! Next time were going for the King Crab Legs ... Amazing!
If you want a casual , cost effective place to indulge in crab legs , this is the place for you.
Make sure to get the special king & soft crab legs ... Worth every penny!!! Yum
Incredible, fresh seafood ! Alex the bartender makes a damn good Long Island !
Oysters and martinis baby. Great place to get both on the cheap
Best crab legs in town you can go causal but it cash only
The clam strips are crazy delicious and come with a selection of different, delicious sauces.
You get a lot of more than decent food for your money. Try the catfish !
King crab legs are to die for!
The sweet and sour is soo good that if u ask them what's in it, they won't tell u
Cash only seafood joint that was good, but a bit expensive .
Very good lunch specials
King and Snow crab awesome - this is the reason you come.
Best deal for crab legs on this side of the Mississippi!
B careful of the Great LONG Islands - they will dot ur ahrse!
Get crab legs !
Great King Crab legs and fresh oysters in the city .
Can't go wrong with the soft shell crab on a bun
The king crab legs !
Don't be afraid of the huge tuna steak !
I hate to even give this place 1 star. Our experience was Terrible from beginning till end. Our drinks were messed up & the fries were cold. Awful server & mangment!!
Don't forget to eat your bubble gum sucker.
Cash only , no credit cards
Go for the King Crap legs. You can eat like a king, and pay like a pauper. Read more
Had a great meal at Fish Bar! The rock shrimp (wet) and the dungeness crab were the highlights! Kristen was an awesome waitress! Will definitely go back. - Bryan E
Stone crab is always fun. The Dover sole is phenomenal. Staff is beyond excellent and they know their wines. - Shelly Timmins
Seafood is rightly the draw here. But don't skip the creamy tortilla espanola. - Chad Bell
Great helpful staff, all organic. I personally love the taste booth I think it is a great feature - Matthew Garchik
The mac ʼn cheese is fantastic. Perfect comfort food. - Cheryl Lindstrom
The most amazing and friendly staff here! My friends and I accidentally went into the wrong movie, yet we were able to catch the right movie an hour later, no problem. Thanks again xx - Gabby Golub