Haire's Gulf Shrimp. South Loop

I recently enjoyed the Fried Shrimp Dinner at Haire’s Gulf Shrimp on Chicago’s famous Riverwalk. The shrimp were perfectly fried, the sides fresh and well-prepared, and the classic family recipe made the meal truly divine. The frozen lemonade was the perfect refreshing touch that made the meal even better. A wonderful experience that shows why Haire’s is so beloved.

I will start off by saying that this food was definitely worth the wait! The shrimp was nice and crispy. There were great portion sizes and the shrimp was fresh. The staff was lovely and the establishment was very clean. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends. I will say that if you plan to order from here, call ahead so it can be hot and ready when you get there.

I gave this place three stars because I was really excited to try it after seeing it all over TikTok. Being from Louisiana, I’ve been missing that good old seafood, and this spot is supposed to be one of the best in the city. Initially, things looked promising the place was very clean and the guy at the front was super nice. But once I got my food, I was honestly disappointed. The shrimp lacked seasoning and tasted pretty bland, which was surprising given the hype. And for $21, you don’t even get a side or a drink just the shrimp. Also, there’s nowhere to sit. For me, if your food is bland, you don’t offer seating, and there are no sides included, it definitely shouldn’t cost $21. I understand it’s downtown, but judging from other reviews I’ve read, I’m not the only one who feels this way. Let me know if you’d like a spicier or more professional tone or want to mention the name of the restaurant.

The shrimp is good. I go to the location on Vincennes, usually. However, I want to call out the fantastic service I received tonight. The young man working was patient and kind, reviewing the menu with another customer. Though it took a lot of his time to do so, he answered all of her questions and still managed to serve me with attentiveness. When a person enjoys their job, it shows. Treat that brother right!

Went here because it was recommended. Paid $25 for what was supposed to be 8 jumbo shrimp. These had to be the smallest jumbo shrimp I've ever seen. Not even half the size of the other shrimp places that's local. If this were jumbo I'd hate to see regular. A spoon full of spaghetti that was all juice witj about 3 noodles. I feel like I was robbed. To spend $25 and still be hungry is crazy. I'll stick to the shrimp shop or captain B's. I wish I could add a pic

I'm sure my experience would have been better but the restaurant was having a bad day. The fryers were down, and the manager, I guess he was, informed us but also offered us the shrimp that he just cooked and extra for still choosing to shop there. Once inside, we ordered and paid, and then the guy had an attitude and was mumbling something under his breath. The shrimp were good despite being cold. My husband and I figured we would try them another time. Maybe a few months from now, when the store is running a little more smoothly.

PLEASE invest in better packaging for delivery orders. I ordered food via uber eats and you provided the delivery driver a greasy OPEN paper bag of shrimp. I’m afraid to eat it. Every other restaurant has bags/packaging that is securely sealed closed!

I had a wonderful experience dining here. Ethen provided outstanding service — he was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout my visit. I would also love to see a few more items added to the menu. Adding catfish and garlic bread would pair perfectly with the delicious spaghetti you offer also homemade drinks like strawberry , lemonade or even mango will be great as well . Thank you for a great experience — I look forward to coming back!