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Shaw's Chicago
Oyster Bar

Welcome to the Oyster Bar — where the booths are cozy, the drinks are cold, and the bartenders just might remember your name. Whether you’re swinging by for a quick post-work snack, grabbing a martini with friends, or settling in for oysters and good conversation, there’s always room at the bar. With warm wood, high-tops made for mingling, and plenty of laughs, Shaw’s Oyster Bar is Chicago’s go-to spot for seafood, cocktails, and great company.

Join us every Thursday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM for live music. Check out the band line up below.

Love the atmosphere of the Oyster Bar? You can book the entire space for a private event. Learn more here.

“Energetic and always packed, the room is humming with people drinking martinis or glasses of Chablis and slurping freshly shucked oysters (Shaw’s offers a variety, changing daily and updated on a sign hanging over the bar). Join them. You can go in a couple of different directions next — some good sushi rolls or a poke bowl, fish and chips, or one of the city’s best lobster rolls. The can’t-miss dish is the Shaw’s signature chopped seafood salad, loaded with crab, shrimp, lobster, and much more. Finish with a slice of Key lime pie. It’s delicious and decadent, like a night at this rollicking oyster bar should be.”  –  Shaw’s Crab House at #8 for Chicago Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants

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Live Music
at The Oyster Bar

June

26 Thu

Big Dog Mercer

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

July

03 Thu

The Friends Band

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

10 Thu

Donny Nichilo Band

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

17 Thu

Fabrizio Rodio Band

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

24 Thu

Big Dog Mercer

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

31 Thu

Ring of Music

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Who are our

Seafood Purveyors

We wouldn’t be anywhere without the many partners we’ve developed over the years. Our hats go off to the folks who help us fulfill our mission everyday: giving Chicagoland the freshest seafood seven days a week. Thank you.

West Coast

East Coast

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