Half Shell, Inc.

Half Shell, Inc. is located at 676 W Diversey Pkwy in Chicago and has been in the business of Eating Places since 1969.

Know Before You Go: Hit the ATM before you hit Half Shell--checks and credit cards are not accepted.

Hit the ATM before you hit Half Shell--checks and credit cards are not accepted.

"Crab legs are the big draw" of this cash-only Lakeview "dungeon" where finatics who "don't care about the atmosphere" fill up on "huge portions" of "well-prepared" seafood at prices much "lower" than found elsewhere; sure, the "basement locale" is "divey" and service can be "rough", but it's all "part of the charm" for "an experience" that's considered "well worth" it; P.S. no reservations.

The Scene
Set back from the street and down a narrow flight of stairs, Half Shell hides in a dark, low-ceilinged room decorated with Christmas lights and nautical-theme bric-a-brac.... Pros + great legsfun, divey atmosphere

Half Shell Chicago is a quality Chicago seafood restaurant that specializes in Lincoln Park seafood, especially crab legs. Whether you're just visiting Chicago or live in the area, Half Shell restaurant is a great place to stop by if you want no frills casual seafood dining with fresh and high quality seafood.

Half Shell has been a feature Diversey dive since 1968, and still today, they bring to the plate some of the most succulent seafood selections at prices that can't be beat. This hometown-feeling pub and oyster bar features favorites such as King Crab

legs, fried catfish and jumbo shrimp, as well as lunch specials from 11:30 am - 4:30 pm including crab cakes, po...