Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Benny's Chop House, Travelle Kitchen + Bar and BLVD, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for oysters in Chicago. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional oysters.
Chicago's Premier Oysters Destinations
Chicago’s vibrant dining scene offers an incredible array of destinations for oyster lovers, ranging from classic raw bars to upscale steakhouses. This curated collection highlights the city's best spots to enjoy fresh bivalves, whether you are looking for a sophisticated French bistro experience at Bar La Rue or a lively seafood feast at Two Fish Crab Shack. From the refined Italian plates at RPM Italian to the timeless atmosphere of Michael Jordan's Steak House and Shaw's Crab House, these restaurants provide a diverse selection of flavors and settings. Whether you prefer your oysters served in a traditional American tavern like Remington's or a modern kitchen like Travelle, you’ll find the perfect half-shell experience across the Windy City.
11 restaurants in Best Oysters in Chicago | Top Spots
- Benny's Chop House: Steakhouse.
- Travelle Kitchen + Bar: American.
- BLVD: Steakhouse.
- RPM Italian: Italian.
- Shaw's Crab House: Seafood.
- Remington's: American.
- RPM Steak: Steakhouse.
- Michael Jordan's Steak House: Steakhouse.
- Trivoli Tavern: Steakhouse.
- Bar La Rue: French.
- Two Fish Crab Shack: Seafood.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
