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

Shrimp is fresh, crispy. and usually cooked fresh. The wait is not too long for hot shrimp. Cash only!

This!! Little place, easy to miss but sooo worth finding it! When I visit my brother in East Chicago IN, i always ask can we get shrimp from Bob's?? Get their jumbo shrimp- their batter, light, crispy and tasty, even better than shrimp tempora. The sauce is a good compliment to the shrimp, but honestly, the shrimp is good without it. Worth the drive!! read more

Not a fancy place at all! Just a place to go and pickup great fried shrimp and other fish. Highly recommend. I have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. I love the spicy Shimp sauce they serve with it. They also have regular shrimp sauce for those that don't like spicy. They only take cash there, but they do have an ATM on the premises if you need to get cash. Anyways they did the last time I was there. Who knows someone might have taken it by now! read more

Tiny place on Calumet Ave in Hammond but a neighborhood staple. Every chance I get to stop in there for a pound or two of shrimp to go I take it. I live more than an hour away, but the shrimp keeps me coming back. Great little hole in the wall place. read more

Bob's Shrimp - Look for the sign at Bobs Shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

I went here on a Friday night the place was packed but the line moved fairly quickly. The shrimp dinner was good and I will be going back. I'd recommend calling in the order and avoid the wait. read more

Jumbo Shrimp on pointtt. Go there and order the jumbo shrimp and ask to fry them crunchy ‍

The shrimp are delicious. I just feel like they could go easy on the breading but other than that Bob's is really good

Taste price favorite food items Shrimp okra fries Med shrimp size one pound around $15 okra $5 fries $2.5 Love at first sight Plenty of fries read more

Bobs is good if you're in the mood for awesome fried shrimp. Fast efficient service always.

As usual great food: however this particular time the short gentleman calling the prepared food was very rude. My ticket number was #0162. I asked if he could confirm that my order of mushrooms was in the bag. He replied yoy ordered them. However when he stated my 3Shrimp dinners are ready he neglected to mention the mushrooms. Which prompted me to inquire. Needless to say his rude behavior was unnecessary and undeserving. Thank you. read more

Excellent jumbo shrimp done right and the sauce is good ,hot or mild also coleslaw is good I'm not a big fan of season fries!! Definitely worth the try read more

Bob's is a great place to go for a shrimp fix. The shrimp are large, nicely cooked and reasonable. It reminds me of the old "Shrimp Express" back in the day before the turnover. read more

The best in Northwest Indiana has 95th Street Bridge beat? A lot of restaurants and fast food place they put way to much breading! I want shrimp not breading!!! read more

Short and Sweet from what we bought to Eat Fried shrimp -perfectly breaded and meaty shrimp -Not your typical heavy breaded full of grease shrimp -Size doesn't always matter, the girls at the counter we're sweet enough to show us that the day's medium shrimp(which are delivered fresh daily) were just as big as the jumbos -sauces were flavorful and that spicy sauce is the boss, just enough kick and the sauce is a hot sauce in itself (I would use this sauce on other things beside shrimp) Pasta Salad Side -pasta is not small nor cheap -cheese is there but just enough Flavor on point to make sure it doesn't steal the show from the shrimp Fried Clams were worth the try but that shrimp is where to keep yourself as it's all in the name of this place! read more

5/13/23 XL Shrimp, Fish Chips and Lake Perch all awesome. The service was friendly and prompt. Don't let the crowd fool you...food comes up fairly quickly and you're gone. One of the things I like is that the food/batter are cooked perfectly (not crispy on the outside and wet on the inside) done all the way through. read more

BEST SHRIMP EVER!!! I've been craving shrimp for two months now... I finally got some shrimp today and they were amazing!!!! Most definitely a returning customer. read more

I loooove this place! Still the same aftet all this time. Nothing fancy BUT UNDENIABLY THE BEST SHRIMP IN THE STATE OF INDIANA! WHENEVER I'm anywhere near Calumet Avenue when visiting from Indy I always buy some to eat and some uncooked breaded shrimp for the freezer! Nothing but the Jumbo for me! ! All of the sauces are very good also. I tried the catfish fillets for the first time and they were delicious a plentiful! ! And what can I say about the ONION RINGS-----DELICIOUS! read more

Bob's Shrimp - I always buy some to eat and some uncooked breaded shrimp for the freezer! - Seafood Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

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The reason I gave this 2 Stars instead of one is because I used to REALLY like this place. The food was good. BUT... I encountered an extremely rude employee [thin white male] on 2 separate occasions that turned me completely off. Because of this young man, I refuse to patronize this business anymore. My orders are usually called in. Periodically, I would walk in and order. The first situation was a walk in order. Apparently, he was a bit overwhelmed. It looks as if they were understaffed that day. He was cooking and working the register. Didn't wash his hands, just wiped them off. I watched him watch them off on his clothes, and a paper towel, during my time there. He got upset when I asked him to wash his hands, because he was handling money, before fixing my food. He got really pissed about that and went off. He had my money at this point already. I started fussing back at him telling him how unsanitary it is to handle money and food. He told me that I could get my stuff and leave if I didn't like what he was doing. So I did! My next encounter with him was when I placed an order from my job. I work not too far from Bob's, at a children's community center on Calumet Avenue. I won't name the company, but collectively how about we placed 10 orders. I told the person that answered the phone, that each order would be paid for separately. I did not want to be responsible for trying to figure out who gets what, in change. If it's paid for separately, you know exactly what everyone gets. The young lady on the phone was very cooperative. She told me exactly what each individual order cost. I wrote that information down, told my co-workers, gathered their money, and headed to Bob's. Upon arrival, at the register ready to pay, I gave the last name that was used to place the order. I was given one large total. I told her that she and I had spoken on the phone and I had the individual dollar amounts for her, not a total amount, because I wanted to make sure that everyone got their correct change. This guy, the same one from before, turns around from the fryer, and starts yelling at me about making things complicated for them. The food was ready and already bagged up, I just needed to pay. He continues on to tell me that he's not catering to me and WTF would I place an order so big during lunch time! I'm actually shocked at this point. He tells me to pay for my food in one lump sum and he's not going to breakdown the cost of each one for me, and nobody else! I'm trying to explain why I needed it broken down oh, and he didn't care. We eventually get into a shouting match and he dismissed me by asking the people in line behind me were they planning on ordering, and then he starts naming off what's in my bag. Told them that if so, she (the young lady at the register) would sell them my food! She's trying to get him to understand that it was okay and she didn't mind doing it that way oh, and he then begins yelling at her. She looked so hurt. I told her that it was okay I'll just go ahead and do it this way. After getting my food, I told him that I would never come back and spend my money in this place again! He told me "good... we don't need your damn money! We got a lotta customers... get the f**k outta here"! I asked to speak to the manager during the beginning of all of this, and he told me that he was the manager. I went back 2 days later to try to speak to someone about his behavior. The woman that I spoke to, who I normally encounter, is really nice, but she made excuses for his behavior instead of being upset. It was almost as if she knew and tolerated it, because maybe they were short-handed, or he was the boss's kid or something. Not sure what the situation was, but I know he was still employed there for a while afterwards. IDK if he still works there or not, now. My family has been a regular there for YEARS! After that situation, we refused to go back to patronize this business. My father would go periodically, but once they started raising their prices, he eventually stopped going. We switched over to the place on Kennedy Avenue called Manny's, which was really good. Not sure what happened, but they're out of business now. We now patronize Harbor Point Shrimp House, on Torrence Avenue in Burnham. Bob's will never get a dime from me ever again! read more

They have good food. But they are slow and stupid. Sorry but true. Also cash only. And no sign saying so. So basically u wait in a long line, than they tell u cash only. And have to go get cash and get in back of line again. Morons. This is why once every couple years is enough. Too aggravating read more

The seafood here was delicious for my tastes. Buyer beware though...their online menu prices are not what they charge at the restaurant. According to the employee I spoke to they haven't updated the prices in about 20 years.Fish chips does not mean fish and fries.Instead it means chips OF cod.Lesson learned. They only serve fries with the dinner. All the sauces i ordered were not with my order even though I agreed to pay 54 cents for each extra one. I'll probably go back in the future because the food is so good but i'll just have to be more careful when ordering and checking my order. read more

Great shrimp fast and the sauce is amazing people are ok and fast fresh shrimp decent size

the best shrimp i've had, definitely worth stopping by and ordering some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'nn!

Love Bob's shrimp i been going for such awhile such an iconic taste If you're in the Chicago area for each Chicago Indiana please stop in and get the best shrimp and town read more

Love this place. Our family has been coming here for years. Sometimes the customer service is great sometimes exact opposite but with a restaurant that mostly services the far south side what do you expect. Over all the food is delicious and we visit about 1-2x a month read more

Absolutely love the shrimp. We get the medium half pound. The portion is perfect. But they are so good. Our greedy selves want a pound. Crazy right. read more

Best shrimp house in the area. Don't expect ambiance but definitely good shrimp for many many years.

Best shrimp in the Chicagoland area. Big fresh, succulent, jumbo shrimp and for a good price. This place has been a staple in the region for many years and will continue for years to come. Must get the hot sauce with the shrimp. It will change your life. Love your shrimp Bob and love you for bringing great shrimp to the region. read more

Had the jumbo shrimp dinner, D Lish. It's cash only but they do have an ATM with a fee. Make sure you bring cash, you won't be dissatisfied, the shrimp are awesome. I have a lot of other fish options as well but I love the shrimp. read more

I love the frog legs they were cooked perfectly if you order anything make sure you try them

It was actually really good I got 1/2 pound of shrimps with the hot sauce they give with it, let me tell you it was so good and it was spicy which I love I also ordered the macaroni salad and it was also really good as well as the onion rings read more

We are from Arizona just before flying out we stopped at Bob's. My husband got the perch dinner and I ordered the shrimps pouch. The food was delicious and enjoyable. It's always pleasure eating at a recommended place and it meet the expectation. Thanks BOb's shrimp. read more

I love love love love love Bob's Shrimp I don't live nowhere close to here but if I'm in the city I make it my business to go there and give me at least 2 lb of shrimp and I have to buy my own a pound or she would kill me always Fresh & Meaty that a lot of breading really good highly recommend read more

This is the best fried fish /seafood around !!! Good prices , quality , always fresh ! My favorites the large Shrimp and Lake Perch with the mild sauce , the catfish filets, scallops and walleye are excellent too . I've had Lawrence fishery , the famous place on 95th st and the draw bridge and numerous others definitely my favorite for the Money and quality !!! read more

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It's a filthy dive. Not a table, nor a stool. No beer, no wine, no fountain soda. The staff may or may not be happy to see you. And that's why I love it. It's a shrimp shack of the highest order. They may have a few other things on the menu, but you shouldn't come here for those things. You should come for the Jumbo Shrimp Dinner and that alone. Perfectly breaded, perfectly cooked, perfectly huge shrimp (tail off) handed to you in a white bag with a ton of fries, cole slaw and sauce. All for about $10 I don't want a shrimp shack that's clean. I want a distinct element of filth that breathes through the walls. To me, when it comes to shrimp shacks, filth equals flavor. You bring cash, they give you the best fried shrimp you'll ever have away from a coastal beach. The only problem you'll have is trying to find somewhere to eat it read more

I'm not sure what all the fanfare and hype is about but the shrimp I had were nothing exceptional. Sorry guys but I've had much better. It's the breading on the shrimp that can make or break the deal. The breading was like a stiff cocoon that added nothing to the shrimp inside. The breading was hard and bland. Calumet Fisheries on 95th always in my view had the best breading on their shrimp! read more

Bob's Shrimp is a dive. It isn't very clean. It has cases of pop stacked in front of the window while the two refrigerator cases are empty -- a telling sign, that the workers are lazy and the management doesn't care that you, the customer, want a cold drink to go with your food. It has lazy workers who don't care about the items in your order that are not shrimp. If you just order fried shrimp, zip, boom, you have your food. Order something else and while you wait for 25 minutes and watch everyone who came in after you get your food, you hear a periodic call: "I need a 1/2 pound of scallops..." The person who needs to fry the scallops really doesn't care that it is holding up the order, and the person who breads the scallops is too busy talking about putting their underwear on backwards (not making this up)! And other reviewers are right about the food being basic and bland fried food. The spice is in the sauce you choose. You get better fish and shrimp at a Lenten church fish fry. Why people flock here, I'll never understand. Must be because they don't know better than their habit, or can't drive another 15 or 20 minutes to get their food. read more

First timer, not fancy but great service! Jumbo shrimp were excellent and they cooked it super fast!! If you're craving shrimp this is your place! read more

The shrimp is very good here. The prices are reasonable for some of the best shrimp on this side of town. The service is fast and they are always busy on Friday's of course. read more

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

Always a favorite when in IN-my family and I have never been disappointed! Shrimp are meaty and the breading is perfectly done. Never greasy and I love their Mac salad as well. Cash only and make sure you verify your order before leaving. Call ahead to avoid a wait cause it can get busy! read more