Best shrimp in this region bar none. All quick friendly service along with a great bag of shrimp fried to perfection.

The Eatery was a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was really good. Everything came out fresh and on time. I definitely recommend this place. read more

This place should be called Bob's Scrumptiousness! Whoever Bob is, he knows shrimp. He knows not to over bread them and fry them hard as a rock -- (IYKYK) I had been skeptical because of the mixed reviews. As I watched people pile in on a Saturday evening, my skepticism decreased. The women at the register were cordial and my food came out fast. There is one bench for waiting but no seating inside as this is take out only. The interior was clean and well lit. Only cash is accepted but there is an ATM in the parking lot. I ordered a pound of both extra large shrimp and spicy catfish. I picked three of the sauce options; mild cocktail, tartar and spicy garlic. The shrimp were fried to perfection and well seasoned. The spicy catfish was delicious and it was actually catfish -- not that clickbait swai fish junk. I'll be dragging my husband here often. read more

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Grt fried shrimp and other fried fish the staff is good yes there times they get very busy ,so if the staff a little snappy don't feel bad call in order for faster service enjoy‼ read more

Best fried shrimp in the Midwest area. To put it into perspective I drive all the way from downtown Chicago & paid two tolls. I'm from the area so I grew up on the stuff. I remember coming into town years ago & stopping here before I stopped at my parents place. The shrimp by itself is extremely tasteless however the marriage of the sweet/tangy cocktail sauce is where the magic lies. The place is expensive, the hours can be a pain & they randomly run out of things such as the fried okra but you'd be extremely hard pressed to find a better fried shrimp establishment. I'll give you a jewel to conclude my review k that is that seafood junction on the border of merrillville on broadway has to be a sister restaurant. read more

Bob's Shrimp - Fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

Staff is friendly. Shrimp is awesome. Place is clean. Prices are very reasonable for what you get. I think they changed the batter on the shrimp, but I haven't been able to get back here in 8 years. Still great! read more

Many places serve fried shrimp but none do it as good as bobs I've tried many Chicagoland shrimp spots. Bobs definitely delivers a great product. I believe the best around. You won't be disappointed. read more

The shrimp is absolutely delicious. Don't live close but when I'm in the area always make an effort to stop.

Fast and service is good !! fresh and hot!! Always my secret spot hiding from the family ‍ read more

Bob's Shrimp - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

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The food is now getting worse. The jumbo shrimp are average size and heavily breaded. The catfish is large catfish nuggets and not filets. I have tried the fish several times recently and been disappointed. I am sad because I really used to like their fish. The prices are high, but you no longer get quality fish. I will now look to eat somewhere else. read more

So sad, haven't had bobs in years and happened to be doing business near by. Got to the restaurant at 7:55, and the staff locked the door and were packing up. I know next time if I'm ever around this way come earlier but don't lock the doors before you close please. read more

I drove quite a way to get some shrimp. I arrived just before 8pm and their doors were locked and they had switched the sign to closed. The shrimp are good from what I can remember but don't waste your time driving here as they seem to close at 7:30 so they can leave work at 8pm :( read more

Great shrimp every time. Large shrimp basket with hot dipping sauce is the best around.

Best Shrimp in NWI. You can't go wrong with this place. Just bring cash. They don't take cards.

This is the best tasting jumbo shrimp takeout dinner around. I highly recommend. :) :) :)

Amazing shrimp! Have been going there for years! Always GREAT! You will not be disappointed! 5 stars! read more

We had the shrimp dinner and it was perfectly fried to a crispy perfection. Delicious food meant for take away. Better bring cash or you won't be eating. read more

Very good shrimp with crispy batter, fries are good but their macaroni salad is from container and not homemade and they only take cash. The counter where you order and pay is DIRECTLY where the door is and when you enter you might walk into fellow customers. This is just a simple, zero scenery establishment with solid shrimp and tasty fries. read more

This place looks like a hole in the wall, but their food is so good. The service is fast even when there is sometimes a line. The shrimp is fresh and the breading is perfect. The shrimp sauce is very tasty too. I personally like to mix some of the hot into my mild sauce. I highly recommend this place. read more

Bob's is a neighborhood favorite that has been around for decades. I look forward to getting my shrimp whenever I'm home and they have yet to disappoint me. The food is always hot and cooked fresh to order. I was really shocked when they told me my food would be ready in 5 minutes but that's all it took! You have to go early to make sure you get what you want. My aunt wanted perch and I wanted jumbo shrimp but they were out of both so we opted for medium shrimp. They were really good! I might actually have it again before I leave! Due to covid you can't go inside, you have to pick your food up from the window on the side of the building. They're a cash only restaurant and have moved the atm machine outside. read more

Bob's Shrimp - Medium shrimp and mild sauce - Seafood Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

Over ten years since my first yelp review and this place is still the best!!  They've got hands down, the best fried jumbo in Chicagoland.  This place is a real treat. I hope they will remain for many more years/generations!! Carrryout only. Cash only. read more

Heavily breaded shrimp. Must have changed recipes. It used to be a light corn meal breading.

$$Cash only$$ Best in the area.. they are always fresh and ready to eat! Try to call ahead to order and avoid the wait. Try everything on their menu! I usually get the shrimp! read more

Food is definitely delicious, great customer service along with receiving my order in a timely manner.

Love Bobs. Cash only place however they have a atm inside. Food is always fire. Service is quick but they are busy all the time. Ambiance is plain but clean no where to sit but it's a in and out type of place. Probably no seating because they are so busy. Will always eat at Bobs read more

I ADORE this place! We will drive from the western suburbs of Chicago to purchase their deep fried shrimp, $14.99/pound. This is the only place you can purchase deep fried items that do NOT need napkins to eat them. There is literally little or not grease on your fingers and the flavor is amazing. Do NOT come to this place if you are trying to impress someone with anything other than the food. It is a dive, carry out only, even the lobby is "low brow" with only 2 bench seats and a cash machine. But if you are looking for delightful deep fried food, you have found a treasure. read more

Bob's Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

The food was great no need for anything else service was even good fast and on point definitely going back to this place pound of shrimp and hushpuppy's read more

Jumbo shrimp is bomb only cash wish they can charge card But over all a great place to get some shrimp read more

Cole slaw was old and was sick the next day. I am not going to revisit. Shrimp is greasy.

If you're looking for good take out and fish/shrimp is what you're looking for... This is the place!! We ordered a pound of shrimp and a pound of lake perch and both were fantastic!! This place reminds me of the Old Lee's Carry Out and Camalick's, the dipping sauce is so good! Definitely a place to check out, don't get scared away with the outside appearance!!! ~A diamond in the rough! read more

I love this place. I drive over an hour to get here. Their jumbo shrimp and fish & chip are amazing. Make sure you get the mild sauce. The best tarter sauce I ever had. read more

Been meaning to write a review for this place for a while now, even before my partner went here either last week or few weeks ago. I use to go to Bob's Shrimp back when I was in High School at BNI, when Bob's use to be next door to McDonald's, about a block down, before they moved to where they are now. I do not recall when that happen exactly, but I am more an old customer due to health just could not eat fried food as much as I would like too, due to a kidney issue. Either way about a week or so ago, my partner ordered their jumbo shrimp, clams, I think we got small coleslaw and I think something else, do not recall 100%. Well the woman behind the counter was right on something, when she said to my lady we would be back, because the food was good, and her words were right. I may not been going here for years, and I may not remember the quality 100%, but will say Bob's will always have our business for as long as they are open and as long as I can have seafood, as I can not eat fried as much as I would like to as stated. Sadly tonight we were going to have bob's tonight but they were closed before 8pm, so figured we give Shrimp Express in Calumet City a try and well as honest as I can say that was a huge mistake, due to service(attitude) and food quality(feeling sick). Hope to be back at Bob's again soon, Their Quality is always there, every time we pass by there is a line of people at this location which tells you something about their food :) read more

Bob's Shrimp - 7/8/2018. Zucchini, Jumbo Shrimp, and Catfish Fillet - Seafood Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

I go here probably once or twice a week the shrimp is second to none it's that good Cash-only business read more

I've been trying to get to Bob's for months..finally made it. Jumbo shrimp and oysters were hot, yet, I felt nauseous a few hours later. OAN...The cashier was extra spicy with a side of sassafras! She needs to dial it down a notch and be more professional. Overall, happy I went but will go the Shrimp Express next time. read more

The shrimps are fresh and tasty. This is my go to spot for fried shrimp. Service is fast

There is no place like Bob's!!! If you want good shrimp without all the breading this is the spot. I have been going here for years and I get the jumbo shrimp. The dinner or the pound, you wont regret making this your spot for top notch shrimp!!! read more

Simply the BEST shrimp in IN!! We drive there and when we get home, no shrimp!! they are that GOOD!! The staff is always super friendly, and it's amazing how they remember the names of returning customers. Will be going back again VERY soon!! read more

I stumbled across this restaurant on Yelp. So glad I did. This place is carry out only. I ordered a 1/2 pound of shrimp, Catfish fillet dinner which came with cole slaw, fries and mild sauce. The food is prepared to order, hot, not salty perfect seasonings. Very good food. read more

Good shrimp, decent prices. Decent size portions. Service was pretty good. They also have other items on menu as well. Worth a trip. Mon special is $9.95 a dozen jumbo shrimp. read more

Not big on sea food but when I'm craving and can't get to canal st. The is my pick fried hard any size will be a delight!!