Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

"Lawrence Fish Market, one of our favorite spots for an affordable sushi feast, opened a second location. Besides the nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and trays they’re known for, the new Armour Square spot will have a longer menu—including ramen—and you can dine-in." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen

"Satisfy those late-night cravings with fried seafood at this 24-hour spot. Lawrence’s Fish and Shrimp has fried up crispy shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, clam strips, and more since 1950, and still uses the original family hot sauce recipe. The restaurant has a dock behind the building to cater to boaters and kayakers and rents a pontoon for cruising down the Chicago River. Order online here." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff

"Lawrence’s is an old-school 24-hour seafood spot on the Canal Street bridge that’s been open in Chinatown since the ‘50s. And Lawrence’s is all about fried seafood, so you’ve got to be in the mood for exactly that when you go, which is kind of a rule when it comes to eating a ton of crispy battered sea creatures. Large fried shrimp are their specialty, but oysters, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, and catfish are all appropriate choices." - veda kilaru

"With a dock conveniently located behind the building, Lawrence’s is an ideal pit stop when boating or kayaking down the river. The 24-hour fried seafood specialist has been in operation since 1971, selling an array of crispy shrimp, fish, frog legs, oysters, chicken, and more. The signature crustaceans are sourced from the Gulf and boast a thick breading, though diners can opt for lighter batter. Either way, make sure to give it a dunk in the hot sauce." - aimee.levitt, Eater Staff, Samantha Nelson

"Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, or sauté it - but what you really want to do is fry it. Lawrence's Fisheries is a special spot on the Canal Street bridge that's been serving excellent fried shrimp since 1950, and they do it 24 hours a day." - sam faye