{"id":406578,"date":"2022-02-04T12:14:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T18:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=406578"},"modified":"2024-07-15T02:40:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T07:40:13","slug":"6-of-the-best-fresh-seafood-markets-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/6-of-the-best-fresh-seafood-markets-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"6 of the Best Fresh Crabs Near Me\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From escargot and oysters to monkfish and mackerel. Some of the world\u2019s best fresh seafood markets in Chicago are located right in your neighborhood! And many of them are family-owned, which means you\u2019ll get amazing service and generational expertise. Take a peek at the top places to get the best seafood hookup in our favorite city. And while you&#8217;re at it, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/top-20-places-for-sushi-in-chicago-2021\/\">Ultimate Sushi Guide<\/a> if you&#8217;re not in the cooking mood!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXi3VVGP9r6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXi3VVGP9r6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXi3VVGP9r6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Chicago French Market (@chifrenchmarket)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/frenchmarketchicago.com\/\">Chicago French Market<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We consider Chicago French Market the best fresh seafood market in Chicago for so many reasons! Nominated the best public market 2022, Chicago French Market continues to bring us top-quality seafood, poultry, and produces, alongside their brilliant selection of food vendors that never fail to impress! So, while you&#8217;re there picking through City Fresh Market&#8217;s selection, don&#8217;t forget that iconic lobster roll!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_406609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-406609\" style=\"width: 852px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-406609\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yelp-fishguy2.jpg\" alt=\"fishguy fresh seafood market\" width=\"852\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yelp-fishguy2.jpg 852w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yelp-fishguy2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yelp-fishguy2-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yelp-fishguy2-842x632.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yelp-fishguy2-406x305.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yelp-fishguy2-600x451.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-406609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Yelp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/fishguy.com\/index.html\">The Fishguy Market &amp; Wellfleet<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>4423 N Elston Ave. <\/b><b>Chicago, IL 60630<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of fish in Chicago, you must check out this location. Owner Bill Dugan serves up live lobsters from an on-premise saltwater tank, extra large wild patagonia red shrimp, fresh oysters, escargot and so much more. If you\u2019re <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into seafood, consider signing up for their Afishianado Club. For a $50 fee, you get 10% off all products for a whole year!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZPgI0dlWBC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZPgI0dlWBC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZPgI0dlWBC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Wixter Seafood (@wixterseafood)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/wixterseafood.com\/\">Wixter Seafood<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>2110 W Division St. <\/b><b>Chicago, IL 60622<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wixter started as a neighborhood market dedicated to educating customers about the benefits of fully traceable and truly sustainable seafood. Their business has blossomed into the premier spot for the freshest eats in Chicago. From capture to consumption, every product is meticulously vetted by their experienced procurement team to meet strict requirements. Check out their selection of mahi-mahi, small squids in ink, cockle clams, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_406610\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-406610\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-406610\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch.jpg\" alt=\"crab and shrimp plate dirk's fish\" width=\"1190\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch-370x373.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch-842x849.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch-406x409.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ShrimpandCrabClawtray5inch-600x605.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-406610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Dirk&#8217;s Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/dirksfish.com\/\">Dirk\u2019s Fish<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>2070 N. Clybourn Ave. <\/b><b>Chicago, IL 60614<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since opening their doors in 2003, Dirk and Terry Fucik have dished out fresh, sustainable fish to their neighbors. The Fucik\u2019s guarantee every purchase which has resulted in many happy customers over the years. Fan favorites include red snapper, snow crab, and their shucked East Coast oysters. Many of the fish they carry are only available fresh in season so be sure to call ahead and see what&#8217;s in stock.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/top-mcdonalds-sandwiches-ranked\/\">10 Best Burgers and Sandwiches to Order at McDonald&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZQebfdNaOW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZQebfdNaOW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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