Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Seafood restaurant · Near North Side
60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Highlights
Signature stone crabs, prime steaks, and famous Key Lime Pie.
Signature stone crabs, prime steaks, and famous Key Lime Pie.
"If you’re looking for a place with charm, comfort food and neighborhood history (as seen on Wayne’s World), Chicago Joe’s won’t disappoint. The kitsch memorabilia hangs wall-to-wall—inside and out—and the dimly lit atmosphere makes for a relaxing experience. Because the restaurant is a converted house, the split dining areas make you feel like you’re eating and drinking at a friend’s place. Outdoor seating is available during the summer and word on the street is Sunday brunch is their jam." - Anna Affias
"Great steaks alone are good, but great steaks with a side of stone crab are even better. Yes, the original Joe’s is in Miami, but Joe’s Chicago has been around long enough that it’s turned into a Chicago classic on its own. You’ll find all the steakhouse sides you’d expect (there’s a whole menu section devoted to potatoes, and plenty of creamed spinach), along with seasonal fish and shellfish. Just know that because Joe’s is in the part of River North that’s very close to Michigan Avenue, you’ll be eating with a lot of tourists carrying Garrett Popcorn bags." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen
"Originally from Miami, Joe’s has officially become a Chicago classic, too. This location does a great job of incorporating its signature stone crabs with an otherwise traditional steakhouse menu. You’ll find all the steakhouse sides you’d expect (there’s a whole section devoted to potatoes and plenty of creamed spinach), along with seasonal fish and shellfish. Joe’s proves there’s no better way to do surf and turf than steak and stone crabs." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Joe’s offers a special Passover meal for dine-in and takeout, although without its signature stone crab, which is 100-percent treyf. Instead, choose from herb-roasted chicken, braised short rib with red wine bordelaise, or Alaskan halibut en papillote, all accompanied by gefilte fish with red beet horseradish, chopped liver (chicken or vegetarian), ginger-glazed carrots, latkes, and flourless chocolate cake. The meal is $75 per person. Book a reservation online or place a carryout order via Tock." - Sam Nelson
"An excellent, family-friendly option for a special occasion. There’s even a kids’ menu with things like a petite filet mignon and a crab cake. All in all, a good place to start training children for the Chicago steakhouse way of life." - adrian kane, nick allen
