The crablegs and the boils ate AMAZING. I Love this place and Im headed back there real soon…read more The food and their service is alright with me. It's a good environment. Thanks #seafoodlover

We went here for lunch expecting the same standard I've experienced at other outlets of this…read morefranchise, but several things fell well short. We were given a thermocol plate with a plastic fork. The server did not even remove the steaming boil from its plastic bag. The seafood was served wrapped in plastic. When we asked for crab crackers, we were told they didn't have any and were handed plastic scissors instead. The server also never offered a beverage menu, which is standard at other outlets. The two stars are entirely for the taste of the food. Actually eating it was a nightmare. I would not return, and I would not recommend this place to anyone, primarily on safety grounds.

We had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The seafood was excellent, but the shrimp was a…read morestandout--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Don't miss the clam chowder and the lobster bisque- both are ridiculously good. And if you save room for dessert, do not miss the pistachio bread pudding! It was absolutely delicious and a unique way to finish the meal. A special shout-out to Tim, the owner, who couldn't have been friendlier. He took excellent care of us, made us feel genuinely welcome, and added a personal touch that made the entire experience even better. Great food, great hospitality, and a place that clearly cares about its guests. We'll definitely be back!

Why did it take me so long to get here?…read more I have been driving past this place for longer than I would like to admit. Always saying the same thing, "I'm going to stop next time." Well we finally stopped and sat down for seafood feast that I have not been able to stop thinking about. We were greeted as soon we walked in and asked if we were dining in or ordering out. We were dining in and there were no available tables so we were escorted to a seating area until one was available which didn't take long. Danny was our server and quickly came over and introduced himself and took our drink orders. As I have said before, service is extremely important to me and Island Shrimp House is not lacking in hospitality. Danny did a great job and we appreciate his recommendations. We ordered: Mini Crab Cakes Claim Chowder Seafood Jambalaya Breaded Shrimp Half Beast From the East (Lobster Roll) Stuffed Lobster I already said it feast! I truly enjoyed the shrimp jambalaya. It was so flavorful and had chunks of seafood in it that I could actually see and taste which is very much appreciated! The half beast from the east lobster roll is exactly what you would expect if you were sitting in a seafood shack in Maine. Buttery soft roll with fresh lobster chunks. I could only finish half the roll. The stuffed lobster tail was extremely popular and for good reason. It was on the specials menu and you see the photo, nothing else to say! I'm looking forward to my next several visits as the food was delicious and the service made you feel at home. That's just my palate, go try it for yourself and let me know what you think!

Omg I absolutely love everything here... from the music to the service to the drinks and definitely…read morethe food!!!! Best kept secret

My fiance and I went here for our anniversary and to be honest, I'd 100% come back!…read more To start, we were seated right away which was great and it didn't take long for our waitress to come over. She was pretty nice and very knowledgeable about the food menu as well as the drink menu. For my meal, I did enjoy the bone in ribeye steak with a baked potato with the added shrimp! You can add 4 large shrimp for an extra charge and it was worth it. The shrimp tasted like it was cooked on a grill and had that smokey flavoring to it. My steak was also cooked perfectly and was jam packed with flavor. It literally melted in your mouth! The potato was also good; their butter made it 10X better. I'm not sure what kind of butter they use but it was really good on that and on the bread they serve at the beginning. My fiance had 2lbs of king crab legs and while they were very expensive for only 2lbs (we get it - market price but this was A LOT), they did taste like they had been frozen for awhile. We were not impressed with them at all and he 100% regretted getting them, especially for that price. We were very disappointed in those. If we do come back, we will definitely stick to steak or maybe another fish. What made this visit so awesome was that our waitress gave us a slice of cheesecake on the house to celebrate our anniversary, which we thought was so kind! They even put a heart around it! We honestly had a great experience here and I loved that the restaurant wasn't jam packed and it just felt very intimate and cozy.

I'm not sure if this is the same place as Seafood Originals or affiliated with the location on 87th…read moreStreet in Chicago, but the food was good, the service was polite and the establishment was clean.

T Bone Steak was over cooked tough and looked flat grilled. Waste of money and food.read more

Had great stuff at this Mexican restaurant in Oak Lawn. It certainly is very casual but there's…read morestill a touch of classiness going on. La Cocina De Mama is one of the popular places to drink and eat along this particular stretch. Far from authentic. They focus more on look and taste. Came in and got seats at the bar. It's often crowded and this time was no exception. There was a wait for a table. Of course cocktails. We got a couple of these. It's about $13 for a margarita. The Cucumber Margarita is great stuff. It's about $12 for a burrito. Menu has a good amount to choose from. I got the Vegetariano Burrito. This has beans, cheese which I left off, lettuce, rice, and tomatoes. Filling. There's even more items if looking. Great stuff to drink and eat. It's located on 95th Street at Massasoit. There's a few things for vegetarians.

This is our first time at this establishment. It is located along the busy corridor of 95th street…read moreand we decided to come here for dinner. We arrived around 4 pm and there was about a 25 minute wait. It is cozy so there were people waiting outside. The decor is more modern than traditional. They have a bar and TVs. Staff are warm and friendly and our server was Dulce. It was a busy day yet she would periodically check in to see how we were doing. We ordered the table side guacamole. It was made fresh at our table and hubby added a little more salt to it. We were also served a small bowl of salsa.The chips are warm and fresh. Hubby ordered the combo fajitas and a strawberry margarita. I ordered the steak enchiladas rojas and a pina colada. Everything was seasoned well and we enjoyed our meals. Kudos to the bartender for making great drinks!

Franks is a family owned business and offers shrimp, fish and scallops. This old school…read moreestablishment is one of the last classic Chicago shrimp stands.

Placed the order online as I was close by and their service was fast, bags were ready when I…read morearrived and the lady behind the counter was really friendly. Hush puppies were good love the clam strips. Chicken strip basket was good. The catfish had a slight off taste. I would not order that again. Other than that everything else was five stars.

This food was unexpectedly delicious…read more It is definitely in the cut, so you might not assume that the food here is good. The service was good. They were attentive and accommodating to me and my friend. The ambiance was nice. It would be a good place to go with friends, family, or a date. The food was great! The calamari was very good. I could tell they seasoned it, which is not typical for calamari in my experience. The carbonara pasta was delicious. I have a hard time finding carbonara pasta in the Chicagoland area, and I was glad that this pasta was delicious and semi authentic. For dessert, the sticky toffee carrot cake is good! You have to love sweets in order to like it though because I could see how it could be overly sweet to some people. The sour cream gelato on top was top tier. I never tasted anything like it before. It was so good that I ordered some scoops separately.

We were staying at a hotel in Alsip for an event and needed a good place to eat. Needless to say,…read morethere was not a good restaurant in Alsip so we had to go to Oak Lawn for Francesca's on 95th! We had a great time, with great service and really good old fashioned Italian food!!! For our appetizer, we had the sausage and peppers. GAME CHANGER!!! Neither of us had eaten this classic Italian appetizer before and Francesca's version was a great introduction to this dish. Surprisingly, it was NOT the sausage that was the star of this presentation - it was the sauce and the peppers. The sauce was part top notch olive oil, part Italian seasonings and it was a wonderfully delicious background to each bite. The peppers (green, red & yellow) were perfectly cooked, luxuriously soft but still with a little crisp to them. Those peppers were perfectly cooked! I do think the sausage, while okay, was not up to the standard of the rest of this dish. For my main, I had the Linguini Alla Caruso - shrimp, garlic, olive oil with a basil-pine nut pesto sauce. It was very good, very good. Be warned though the sauce leans a little to the sour or harsh flavor. Not too bad, I certainly ate it up, but there was certainly a sharp taste every once in a while. My spouse had Dana's Bolognese. He was very happy with it! The overwhelming reaction to our main dishes was "holy crap" that's a lot of food! The dishes were as large as a coffee table and we NEVER could have eaten all that food no matter how long we sat there at dinner. Each dish was big enough to feed both of us and several people at nearby tables!!! But the best part of Francesca's on 95th was the service. Everyone was so friendly, so nice, hard working and willing to take care of our every need. Seriously, the staff worked their butts off and provided some of the best service I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Hats off to everyone from the hostess to the server to the bus people. You all really took care of us that evening. You will NOT walk away from Francesca's hungry! Is the food the best Italian I have ever had? Probably not but it is definitely solid and a great place to enjoy a good meal.

Came in for dinner. Staff is warm and welcoming. Our server was Maria and she was wonderful…read more Ambiance is casual and lively. When the live band is not playing, they have music playing in the background. They have a bar and TVs throughout. Parking lot fills up quickly. The appetizer they serve is ceviche along with crackers and tostadas. It was good. They have an extensive menu. I ordered the carne al carbon and hubby ordered the steak and shrimp fajitas. The steak was juicy and tender and the guacamole was fresh. Fries came with my entree as well. They were good. Hubby enjoyed his entree as well. Drinks are really good. This is a great neighborhood staple that gets packed on a Friday evening.

This place is good for its location. Not many places around this part of the city/town to have…read moreoptions. Service is good. Drinks are ok. Food is good. This place can be pricey. You'll find yourself paying $40 for a drink and $25 for a plate of seafood. It can seem backwards compared to a steak house or what not. The vibes are great on weekends catching a mariachi group coming in offering to play songs for money. And even if you don't pay for play,someone might and you can enjoy a song. I still don't know or even asked if they use fresh water or salt water shrimp. Most places like this use fresh water but charge salt water prices(you just have to ask/hopefully they're honest). The shrimp empanadas were ok. I wouldn't order again. The paella is alright nothing to brag about and very soggy. The champuzon was ok. Some parts of the octopus was really rubbery(as id expect is probably frozen). Oysters just do not smell the best. Overall, not my worse place. I'd say stop by try it. Do not have the highest expectations. Be cautious of what you order in mind of freshness. Sauces/salsas were good.

Loved the atmosphere!!…read more Servers came by to check on us. Definitely putting this on the list to return.

Stopped in with my parents for dinner. My dad has been wanting to go and I'm sure glad he did. We…read morewere able to walk in without a reservation and Zach was a great host. Plenty of space inside and a nice outdoor area where you can eat too. We ordered the ribs for an appetizer and I went with the 9oz filet. The soup came out super fast and was very good. Great bread too. The ribs were full of flavor. Smoky, sweet, and came right off the bone. The filet was a perfect medium rare with great sear marks. Green beans may have been my favorite. Very cozy and welcoming atmosphere. I'm glad we were able to stop in.

The Mongolian beef was the best I've ever had. The orange chicken and shrimp fried rice were…read moredelicious as well. I also ordered the chicken wings and rib tips but those were just ok. I usually always order shrimp egg foo Yung when I order Chinese but their pictures showed them with dark gravy and that's a deal breaker for me. Only light brown gravy for me. This was my first visit and I'll be back

Went there with my partner and we were satisfied they had all wanted sushi, Chinese food and sea…read moreboil food there was delicious