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    Shrimp Island

    4.6 (23 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Jumbo shrimp with hot sauce and my old sauce excellent Shrimp
    Lupini P.

    First of all customer service top-notch I had the jumbo shrimp, fries, coleslaw, macaroni, salad, and potato salad all excellent and reasonably priced. It's a must try.

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    Jeffrey E.

    A coworker put me on to this place. It puts me in the mind of Goose Island and Captain B's the food here is delicious with good service. It's a small takeout restaurant which I'm ok with that. I Will mostly return when I'm in the mood for seafood.

    Heidi G.

    Great customer service, I travel from the suburbs just to have my jumbo shrimp !! This place is a gem I recommend coming here food is always hot and fresh you will not be disappointed.

    ordered the jumbo shrimp, regular shrimp, and fried catfish.
    Shawna C.

    This establishment put you in the mind of Goose Island. The food very fresh and delicious. My husband ordered the jumbo shrimp, regular shrimp, and fried catfish. I'm sure the service was welcoming cause if not, we refuse to spend our money where we are tolerated, and not appreciated.

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    Ana V.

    The best shrimp I've had, they closed but re-opened and it's just so delicious and crispy

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    1 year ago

    It's a great spot and the service is great also the shrimp are off the hook. And don't forget the homemade sauce.

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    2 years ago

    Customer service A1+! Very polite and welcoming even over the phone. Shrimp are amazing!

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    3 years ago

    These shrimp are the bomb The price and the quality are perfect better than haggens or goose Island!!!

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    2 years ago

    First time enjoyed the JUMBO SHIRMP, service was pleasant, hope quality remains. Being a new place.

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    3 years ago

    Everything tastes great here as it is proudly done to perfection by the friendly careful staff!

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    3 years ago

    Great jumbo shrimp. Good, polite service. The ambience is you're there to pick up food and nothing more.

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    Oh, how I miss that one big guy that used to say, "gimmie a beef, drag it, and a bag to travel"…read more Or, "gimme an ice, cap it, next!" Johnnie's is an icon, just based on the experience of listening to that guy talk. Ah, but he's long gone, and new ownership abounds. But the beef is still great. One of the best beef sandwiches around, combos that are seasoned just right, and Italian ice That hits the spot on a hot summer day. I think the hot dogs are just a throw in, and the fries are decent. But it's the beef that keeps bringing you back. Not much ambiance, unless you want to stand and watch the cars roll by on North Avenue, but the smell of the sausage cooking is intoxicating. The price of the beef has gone up, and I swear it's a tad smaller, but if you're in the neighborhood, nothing hits the spot quite like a Johnnie's beef sandwich. I can still hear the big guy...."Whaddah need, gimmie a beef, wet, sweet and hot, That'l be nine fiffy two, bag it, next!" I miss him...

    Johnnie's Beef is known. It has a reputation. One that it upholds with every hot dog and beef…read moresandwich they serve. You've undoubtedly heard the rumors and they are true! Choosing an "off" night (example: a weeknight) or during a less-than-ideal time (example: during a snowstorm) will give you the quickest experience for Johnnie's as the line can get LONG and parking is terrible (tiny lot). Note: this was my second visit as my first attempt, on Father's Day 2025, was a magnificent bust. We had no line and plenty of seating this time! They have a big menu, but save the cute stuff for a follow-up visit and get a beef (& hot dog is really hungry). Do yourself a favor and get an Italian Ice too, time of year is irrelevant. You can thank me after your tastebuds recover from being overwhelmed. Is the food THAT much better than other spots, you ask? Not handedly, no. But the whole experience, especially if you wait in line (in the sun as there is zero shade), is what makes this place great. It really is a delightful Chicago experience. Put Johnnie's at the top of your list this summer, plan accordingly, and ENJOY!

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