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The best oysters in Chicago (2026)
Updated November 9, 2026 · 11 restaurants
11 restaurants in Chicago have oysters on the menu. Top of the list: Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Boka and Elske. 6 of them have a Michelin distinction. Prices range from $$ to $$$$.
How we built this ranking: We include the restaurants in Chicago that have oysters on the menu and rank them by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin. It is not yet a rating of the dish itself: once the community rates enough dishes, this ranking will use them.
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1
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabOysters on the Half Shell
4.73
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2
BokaBeausoleil Oysters
4.64
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3
ElskeGrilled Oyster with Pickled Garlic Scape
4.49
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4
Shaw's Crab HouseOysters from Both Coasts
4.48
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5
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish HouseOysters Rockefeller
4.47
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6
Maple & AshOyster Shooter
4.40
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7
Prime & Provisions SteakhouseRoasted Oysters
4.39
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8
The PublicanOysters
4.36
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9
Cellar Door ProvisionsOysters
4.21
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10
Pequod's PizzaDeep Dish Pizza con costra caramelizada
4.19
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11
BrindilleFresh Oysters
4.09
Frequently asked questions
Where to eat oysters in Chicago?
According to the Pesto Score, the best places for oysters in Chicago are Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Boka and Elske.
Where to eat cheap oysters in Chicago?
Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Pequod's Pizza.
How many places for oysters are there in Chicago?
Pesto lists 11 restaurants in Chicago in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.
Are there Michelin restaurants for oysters in Chicago?
Yes: Boka (1 Michelin Star), Elske (1 Michelin Star) and Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House (Michelin Recommended).