Lobster is tasty, luxurious seafood that pairs well with pasta, salads, sandwiches, and simply butter. It’s a seasonal crustacean most prevalent in Maine’s chilly waters between June and December, making it challenging to find the freshest quality lobster on off-seasons. We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up Chicago’s top seafood restaurants with the best, biggest selection of lobster dishes on their menus. Check out our picks for the Chicago restaurants you must visit if you love eating lobster.
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1177 N Elston Avenue / Website
Head to this colorful waterfront spot for unique, flavorful seafood with a Latin flair. On the menu, find numerous cheesy and mouthwatering lobster dishes. From chipotle lobster mac and cheese to seafood paella to lobster empanadas to a well-seasoned and loaded seafood platter large enough to feed your whole table, there’s a lot to explore for lobster lovers at Azul Mariscos. Reservations can be made here.
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Celebrated seafood restaurant GT Fish & Oyster is a must-visit for lobster lovers who love a raw bar. On the menu, find towering seafood creations featuring lobster, king crab, shrimp, snow crab, mussels, clams and oysters. The raw bar also features a one-pound lobster, while the entree menu boasts its Maine lobster roll, served with pickled veggies and barbeque chips. Reservations can be made here.
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1024 N Rush Street / Website
Visit Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House for classic, old-school seafood joint vibes with classy, lux touches and luscious lobster offerings. Perhaps the most uncommon dish on the menu is the lobster escargot, served with herb butter and puff pastry. Other tasty lobster dishes include the restaurant’s specialty Hugo’s lobster tail, poached lobster, lobster roll, a lobster cobb salad, and seafood towers from the raw bar. Or, spice up any meal on the menu with the addition of lobster butter or spicy lobster meat for additional charges. Reservations can be made here.
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For premium steaks and fresh catches, check out Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab. The popular steakhouse features lobster mac and cheese, and seafood pasta consisting of lobster, king crab, shrimp, and basil pesto, or the all-encompassing seafood platter which includes lobster tail, scallops, and jumbo shrimp. For a veggie-full meal check out the seafood chopped salad, which includes lobster, shrimp, king crab, and a creamy vinaigrette. Or, simply stick to the steakhouse’s specialty and order the filet and tail, a gorgeous pairing of a six-ounce filet mignon and a 10-ounce North Atlantic lobster tail, accompanied by drawn butter. Reservations can be made here.
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317 N Clark Street / Website
Head to chic multi-level RPM Seafood for Insta-worthy moments and delicious lobster options. Enjoy Maine lobster tempura, served with ponzu and dijonnaise, butter-poached lobster, crafted with lemongrass and ginger, as well as chilled Maine lobster. Top any steak meal off with fresh Maine lobster or order catches for the whole table with a sky-high seafood tower. Reservations can be made here.
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Shaw’s Crab House is a must for any seafood-loving Chicagoan. Find healthy options on the menu, like lobster bisque, made with lobster, zucchini and carrots, and Shaw’s signature chopped seafood salad. Steamed Maine lobster, broiled twin South African lobster tails, lobster with Alaskan red king crab legs, New England-style lobster rolls, and lobster with petite filets, are a few more standout lobster selections from the lengthy menu. While Shaw’s Schaumburg location has tasty seafood offerings, the Chicago location features more menu items featuring lobster. Reservations can be made here.
Interested in experiencing more luxury seafood stops in the city? Check out our picks for The 5 Best Oyster Restaurants In Chicago.
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