Half Shell

  • Seafood
  • Lakeview
676 W. Diversey Pkwy. (bet. Clark & Orchard Sts.)Chicago, IL 60614www.halfshellchicago.com
  • 773-549-1773

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Stats

82%
Liked it
# of Reviews:
160
Seafood Rank:
32 of 95
Lakeview Rank:
17 of 119
Members Been Here:
10
Member Favorites:
1

Member Reviews

Most Recent Reviews

    • Premium Member

    Half Shell serves very good shellfish at reasonable prices in a dump of a place. Best is to go on a nice day and sit outside to avoid the musty smell in the dingy basement dining room.

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  • I have been going to Half Shell since 1988 and, for this "genre" and at these price points, the surf & turf and crab legs are the best the City has to offer. Have introduced many newbies to Half Shell over the years and none have been disappointed--in fact, many have become regulars!! Go Go Go!!!

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    • Premium Member

    This old standard had taken a change for the worse ! ! !

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    • Premium Member

    Rough, unfriendly service seems to be part of the charm of this poorly illuminated basement locale. Great oysters and crab legs. Always well prepared seafood.

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  • All you can eat king crab at the bar close to the tap- Awesome

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Good to Know

Atmosphere
Offbeat
Old City Feel
Features
Fireplace
Open Late
Patio
Raw Bar
Takeout Available
Meals
Lunch Served
Dinner Served
Signature Dishes
King Crab Legs
Oysters; Shrimp