{"id":409583,"date":"2022-08-02T11:10:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T16:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=409583"},"modified":"2022-08-03T14:10:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T19:10:50","slug":"8-best-oyster-bars-to-visit-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/8-best-oyster-bars-to-visit-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Oyster Bars to Visit in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is the season for seafood! Don’t you agree? We know you just got over National Caviar Day<\/a>, but National Oyster Day is right around the corner, and we’d hate for you to miss out on the best oyster bars in Chicago. So, whether you’re team East Coast or team West Coast, like them raw, blackened, or fried, we’ve got the best spots for some shucking for you.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: The Publican<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Publican<\/a><\/h2>\n

837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607<\/strong><\/p>\n

When your infamous motto is \u201cbeer, pork, and oysters\u201d you go big for National Oyster Day. This Fulton Market institution is getting things started early and going all in on ros\u00e9\u2026 magnums of it to be exact.<\/p>\n

Enjoy 1.5 liters of Mon Rose ros\u00e9 for $40 a bottle with your crew, plus Island Creek oysters sold for $2 \/ piece starting at *2 p.m.* whether you\u2019re parked on the patio or in the dining room. Complete the spread with menu favorites like Farm Chicken & Fries, Pork Rinds, and sweet smokey BBQ Carrots to round out the full Publican experience.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: Maple & Ash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maple & Ash<\/a><\/h2>\n

8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610<\/strong><\/p>\n

To celebrate alongside celebrities, professional athletes, and luxury-appreciating locals, head to Chicago\u2019s top steakhouse Maple & Ash to enjoy the best-kept secret, show-stopping Blackout Oysters. Not-your-average oyster shooter, this jaw-dropping dose of extravagance is meant to get your table going right from the start.<\/p>\n

Two MICHELIN-starred Chef Danny Grant takes a Beau Soleil Oyster and heaps a generous amount of Kaluga caviar before setting the bite on top of a chilled vodka shot served in a crystal glass. Order this off-menu favorite for $36\/piece at the beginning of the meal to get a dinner full of fire-roasted seafood towers, tomahawk steaks, and other indulgent dishes marked with M&A\u2019s signature refined flair started with a bang.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: Venteux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Venteux<\/a><\/h2>\n

224 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601<\/strong><\/p>\n

Situated in a prime locale on the Mag Mile, Venteux Brasserie, Cafe, and Oyster Bar plays host to a full seafood and raw bar complete with a selection of east and west coast oysters served by the half or full dozen. If you are looking for the best places to get oysters in Chicago, this glitzy, velvet-clad hotspot offers oyster specials to customers throughout the week.<\/p>\n

This destination offers $1 oysters during happy hour from 4 pm – 6 pm on Wednesday-Saturday (a rare happy hour day), and all day Tuesday. Accompanied by the classics, including mignonette, freshly-sliced lemon, and house-made cocktail sauce, these hotties on the half shell pair perfectly with a glass of bubbles from Venteux\u2019s extensive sparkling wine list.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: Etta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Etta<\/a><\/h2>\n

700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a good reason this holiday falls on a summer Friday: it gives locals an excuse to skip out of the office early and enjoy Etta’s NOD special running from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The neighborhood favorite in Bucktown and River North offers its signature rack-roasted oysters fired with a tomato base and breadcrumb topper for $2 a piece. A delicious interpretation of the summer classic that tastes more like Chicken Parm than briny ocean water, the team will set your savory shell atop a smokey shot of mezcal for an additional $8 if you ask nicely.<\/p>\n

Read More:<\/strong> 10 Best French Restaurants to Visit in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n

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