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Two Fish Crab Shack

3.7 (496 reviews)
PriceySeafood, Southern
Closed • 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Rachel M.

Because the food and deal we got was so good I'll give it a 4. I see a lot about the service. It wasn't horrid at all but not overly amazing lol but they had a deal for half pound crab half pound shrimp boil for 21.99. So yummm. BYOB. Spacious it was hot in there though. Will be back!

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Leslie B.

I love this place! I have been going for years and the food is delicious! The staff are very nice and will answer all your questions. There are no prices on the menu but they do run specials throughout the week. I had the 1/2 crab, 1/2 shrimp combo that comes with corn and a potatoe for 21.99. They also have a 1lb shrimp special on fridays. They give you this cute little bib so you don't mess up your clothes although I always tend to be messy.

Ann-Marie H.

This was my first time visiting here and I came with my friend. As soon as we walked in the cashier informed us that we could not go into dining area without ordering and paying first. I give the Food and it's taste 5 stars but the service was 3 stars. Being that this was my first time I didn't know what to expect. I ordered the fried lobster tail with fries. My friend got the seafood boil and hers came within 10 minutes. I had to wait nearly 45 minutes for a lobster tail and a small small portion of fries. The guy who was delivering orders to tables kept saying they were working on my order but I would literally see folks who came in after me and ordered fried items also get their first. I genuinely feel like they forgot. When my food finally came my friend was almost done with her food. I was disappointed with serving size of the fries I received because it was soo small. He saw what I was given as well as let me know he would bring out more. That too another almost 30 minutes but he let me know it was coming out. He was very nice about it I will say. I will update my review after going back and trying the boil . Everyone else I know who experience this place has great reviews so I was surprised by mine.

Snow crab
NiNi F.

The food was average to me but I gave 4 stars because the service was top notch. David did a great job moving around the room making sure everyone was good, especially being the only server. They offer bottled Pepsi products. I had the lb of snow crabs which included 2 potato's and 2 corn. It's extra for extra (of course) and extra for eggs. They charge for gloves but not the bibs. One of the claws I had smelled a bit fishy. More than what I'm use to for crab legs, same for my friend. I like the jerk flavor. I asked for spicy but it wasn't that spicy. I tried my friends chi-the-3 way it was SALTY. I also tried their gumbo. It was edible but nothing to rave about. It was like it was missing a flavor that is usually in gumbo.

Mistey W.

A black owned restaurant on the southside of Chicago. When you enter they have a big chalkboard showing the menu items. You place your order at the counter and either have a seat to wait for carryout or get a number and seat yourself in the dining area. The tables are lined with white paper for easy cleanup if you're having a seafood boil and large red buckets for you to discard your scraps as you're eating. They didn't seem to have a lot of staff but the staff they did have were attentive and friendly. I opted for the shrimp dinner. I didn't like the way the better easily came off the shrimp. They could have been a little more seasoned, and there could have been a larger serving of the french fries that came with the dinner. I'm not sure I would go back but I encourage people to give them a try because they are known for the seafood boil, which I did not try here, but have had from similar places and I don't prefer it. So if seafood boils are your thing, give Two Fish a try.

Shrimp Boil with Fried Whiting. Really good
JenJenn S.

Service-Great! It was one server for the large dinning area and he was attentive and adapted well to the situation. We were seated outside & the rain began to fall the staff quickly moved everyone inside and the server maintained his composure and assited guest timely. Great job!! Food-fresh, hot, flavorful and overall good. I would definitely return. Ambiance-upbeat. Friendly, had a family kind of feel to the dinning area. I can appreciate that this is a BYOB (Wine) establishment. The Live band was amazing as well.

Lemen A.

Gumbo was alright. The ingredients were fresh, but the taste was bland. Needed more seasoning. It was just an okay meal. Nothing special.

Fried catfish basket, fried shrimp basket, and Fried Oyster Basket
Sharett K.

Ordered via UberEats because I was craving fried oysters. I also wanted a seafood platter, but everything here is a La carte. So I ended up ordering a fried oysters plate with fries, a fried shrimp plate, and a fried catfish plate all served with fries. Because I ordered catfish I asked in the comments if they can add tartar sauce to my order but I didn't receive any, so I assume they don't offer tartar. I also ordered cocktail sauce with all 3 plates, but received a cocktail sauce, hot sauce, and bbq sauce. The hot sauce was actually tasty, so I'm not upset that I received it. The fried seafood was all tasty, for around $16 for each plate it was filling. The catfish didn't taste frozen or like the cheap swai, it was surprisingly good as a Southerner. The batter wasn't overpowering or too floury. I definitely want to come to the restaurant to dine in and explore more of the menu.

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I love love love this place. I think I'm addicted to the boils with the hot 3 the chi way. So yummy in my tummy!

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Food not all that for the prices they asking you I'm not cheap but I want my money worth you definitely better off going to Cajun boil

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Ask the Community - Two Fish Crab Shack

How much is a pound of headless shrimp?

On a Saturday, $17.99 for a pound.

Does anyone know the MP for crawfish here?

It varies currently it was 19.99/pound

Is it good for groups? Thinking about having my birthday dinner there

Yes! They except RSVP for parties of 10 or more, And u can bring in cake, beer, wine and balloons. However, They don't seat u unless all of your party is there.....Have a Happy Birthday!!!!

Is Two Fish BYO alcohol? Any corkage fee?

Yes it is a BYOB alcohol and no there is no cork fee.

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