Shaw's Crab House Menu
Welcome to Shaw's Crab House, a premier seafood destination nestled in the heart of Chicago. Renowned for its exquisite crab dishes and delightful seafood offerings, Shaw's invites you to indulge in a menu that highlights the best of oceanic flavors.
- Seafood Fettuccine: A customer favorite, perfectly cooked and bursting with a medley of flavors that showcases the restaurant’s commitment to quality.
- Seafood Tower: A generous presentation that exemplifies abundance, perfect for sharing and discovering various tastes.
- Lobster Bisque: While some may prefer a thicker consistency, its savory richness remains a satisfying choice.
- Exceptional Service: Guests frequently commend the attentive staff, ensuring that every need is met seamlessly, enhancing the overall dining experience.
At Shaw's, each dish speaks volumes, inviting you to return for the flavors and hospitality that create lasting memories.
Appetizers
Dozen Oyster On The Half Shell
East Coast Oysters. Served with lemon, fresh horseradish and cocktail sauce.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
(1) 6oz lump crab cake, mustard mayonnaise, corn relish.
Fried Calamari
Served with cocktail sauce.
Half Dozen Oysters On The Half Shell
East Coast Oysters. Served with lemon, fresh horseradish and cocktail sauce.
Tuna Tartare
guacamole, chips, yuzu juice
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
5 pieces served with cocktail sauce and lemon
Lobster Tacos (3)
3 pcs. guacamole, yuzu, crispy wonton taco shell
Oysters Rockefeller (4)
Gluten-free.
Griddled Calamari
Buffalo Shrimp
Tossed in our signature buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing.
Soft Shell Crab Appetizer
one piece sauteed and served lemon butter
Seasonal Crab
Norwegian Red King Crab Legs
Florida Stone Crab Claws-Medium 1#
Served with our house mustard mayonnaise
Florida Stone Crab Claws-Large 1#
Served with our house mustard mayonnaise
Shaw's Surf & Turf Combos
Club Room Combination
4 oz. Filet Mignon, Sauteed Sea Scallops and Garlic Shrimp
Surf & Turf
Twin 4oz filets & a 4oz Maine lobster tail. Served with drawn butter.
The Signature
Steamed Red King Crab legs & Twin 4 oz. filets
Surf & Surf
Steamed red king crab, 4oz Maine lobster tail and drawn butter.
Crab House Sandwiches & Tacos
New England Lobster Roll
Maine lobster, hellman's mayonnaise, celery, brioche bun, and fries.
Crab Cake BLT
Caramelized bacon, mustard mayonnaise and fries.
Char Broiled Beef Tenderloin Sandwich
horseradish cream, arugula, crispy onion strings and served with french fries
Prime Cheeseburger
Yucatan Tacos (3)
fried alaskan cod, pickled red cabbage, avocado, chipotle remoulade
Prime Steaks & Chicken
Bone-In Ribeye
16oz. cooked to order and served with bearnaise sauce.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
All-natural chicken breast, sauteed spinach, lemon butter.
Filet Mignon
10 oz. cooked to order and served with bearnaise sauce.
Signature Twin Filets
Two 4 oz. filets cooked to order
Nigiri & Sashimi
Salmon Ginger Soy Sashimi
5 pieces - salmon served with pickled red cabbage, scallions, micro cilantro
Sashimi Combo
Combo of three pieces tuna, three pieces salmon and three pieces of yellowtail sashimi.
3 Pieces Tuna
3 Pieces Salmon
Naoki Yellowtail
5 pieces - Yellowtail served with granny smith apple, basil, mint, black pepper vinaigrette & basil oil
Tuna Dashi
5 pieces - Tuna served with fried shallots, radish, scallions
3 Pieces Yellowtail
Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Almond and graham cracker crust, whipped cream.
Dutch Apple Pie
Served a la mode with Homer's vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Cake
Pecan Pie
Housemade pecan pie served with hot fudge sauce and whipped cream
Pumpkin Pie
Tom's Farm Pumpkin, roasted pecans, caramel sauce, whipped cream
Raspberry Pie
Sushi & Poke
Crunchy Garlic Salmon
Salmon, avocado, cucumber, serrano chile, crunchy garlic
Crunchy Garlic Tuna
yellowfin tuna, avocado, cucumber, garlic chips, chili oil
Yellowtail, Yuzu & Serrano
yellowtail, scallion, cucumber, serrano chile, yuzu mayonnaise
Spicy Shrimp, Salmon & Lemon Maki
Spicy shrimp, cucumber & avocado, salmon & lemon.
Shrimp Tempura Maki
Volcano Roll
Yellowfin tuna, jalapeno, avocado, cilantro, chili oil, tobanjan, fresh fresno peppers
California
Alaskan Bairdi Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Masago
Garden C.R.A.F.T.
Cucumber, radish, avocado, frisee, tomato and white balsamic dressing.
Unagi Roll
Barbecue eel, avocado, cucumber and topped with unagi sauce
Spicy Tuna Maki
Tuna Poke Bowl
Jasmine Rice, edamame, avocado, cucumbers, carrots, red cabbage, cilantro, ginger vinaigrette
Salmon Poke Bowl
Jasmine Rice, edamame, avocado, cucumbers, carrots, red cabbage, cilantro, ginger vinaigrette
Crispy Rice
Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice (3 Pieces)
Spicy Lobster Crispy Rice
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice (3 Pieces)
Seafood Entrees
Shaw’s Seafood Platter
Sea scallops, garlic shrimp and a 4oz lump crab cake. Served with jasmine rice, lemon butter and mustard mayo.
Soft Shell Crab Entree
two pieces sauteed and served with sauteed spinach, lemon butter and jasmine rice
Lump Crab Cake Platter
(2) 4oz lump crab cakes, french fries, mustard mayonnaise.
Seared Hudson Canyon Sea Scallops
Jasmine Rice, Sauteed Spinach, Lemon Butter
Lobsters & Shrimp Entrees
Steamed Whole Maine Lobster
1.5lb. Drawn butter. Gluten-free.
Broiled Maine Lobster Tail
Served with drawn butter
Griddled Garlic Shrimp
Served with Jasmine Rice & Lemon Butter. Gluten-free.
French Fried Shrimp
Hand Breaded served with French fries, cocktail sauce and coleslaw.
Broiled Twin Maine Lobster Tails
Served with drawn butter & lemon
Seafood Fettuccine
Maine lobster, shrimp, mussels, over roasted tomatoes, white wine & garlic cream sauce
Sides
Creamed Spinach
Gluten-free.
Jasmine Rice
Truffled Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Steamed Broccolini
garlic chili oil
Mac & Cheese
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Signature cheese sauce, toasted Panko & Arugula
Potatoes Au Gratin
Gluten-free.
Sauteed Spinach
Gluten-free.
Mashed Potatoes
Gluten-free.
Sauteed Maitake Mushrooms
Blended oil, shallots, white wine
Brussel Sprouts
Grilled Asparagus
Lemon aioli.
Hash Browns With Onions
Gluten-free.
Coleslaw
plum tomato, parsley
Delicata Squash Puree
Roasted delicata squash topped with brown butter
Baked Potato
Available daily after 5 pm
Chilled Mirai Sweet Corn
Chilled Mirai Sweet Corn, Jalapeno Crema, Jalapeno Vinaigrette, Queso Fresco, cilantro and togarashi
Fresh Fish
Pan Roasted Sea Bass
Miso glazed with sauteed broccolini and shiitake mushrooms.
Char Glazed Costa Rican Mahi Mahi
shaved brussel sprouts, manchego cheese, almonds, granny smith apples
Fish & Chips
Beer battered Alaskan cod, fries, and tartar sauce.
Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut
Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut, mighty vine tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil, white balsamic vinaigrette
Sauteed Lake Huron Whitefish
Wild Mushrooms, Hotel Butter
Grilled Atlantic Yellowfin Tuna
Crispy rice noodles, scallions, peanuts, ginger-soy vinaigrette
Sauteed Branzino
12 oz Branzino filet served skin on with a kalamata tapenade (olives, tomatoes ,capers, zesty herb sauce with a herb salad including fennel, dill, chervils and lemon vinaigrette.
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon
7oz Faroe Island Salmon, roasted cauliflower, cauliflower puree, red wine & butter and Maitake mushrooms
Sauteed Lake Erie Yellow Perch
lemon butter & tartar sauce
Parmesan Crusted Haddock
Sauteed spinach and lemon butter.
Pan Seared Walleye
mighty vine tomatoes, roasted garlic vinaigrette, basil
Kids Menu
K-Mac & Cheese
served with apple slices on the side
K-Cheeseburger
American cheese served with apple slices on side
Kids Edamame
steamed edamame pods served warm with salt
K-Grilled Cheese
served with fries and apple slices
K-4 Oz Filet Mignon
served with fries and apple slices
K-Fish & Chips
served with fries and apple slices
K-Chicken Fingers
served with fries and apple slices
K-Pasta With Butter
served with apple slices on the side
K-Maki Roll
cucumber and avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed. No wasabi or ginger
Soups
Lobster Bisque
Maine lobster, zucchini, carrots.
Jambalaya
Shrimp, pork, sausage, jasmine rice
Seafood Gumbo
Served with white rice
New England Clam Chowder
Chopped clams, idaho potatoes.
Salads
Wedge Salad
Blue cheese dressing, herb vinaigrette, bacon, hard boiled egg, tomatoes, croutons.
Caesar Salad
white anchovies, house made croutons and parmesan cheese
Mixed Greens Salad
Chopped Salad
Avocado, egg, cucumber, bacon, tomato, blue cheese.
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella cheese, Basil, Basil Oil, Italian Dressing and Croutons
Shaw's Signature Seafood Salad
Alaskan bairdi crab, shrimp, rock crab, hearts of palm, avocado, egg, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, scallions, Louis dressing and her vinaigrette