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Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp has been Chicago’s favorite place for fried seafood and for more than 70 years. Open 24 hours, it’s also one of Chicago’s favorite spot for late night eats. Some items from the original menu are still proudly served to this day – Shrimp, Perch, Frog Legs, Chicken and, of course, its original hot sauce. Still family owned, it now has four locations throughout greater Chicagoland. The restaurant is often recognized as a must-visit for great food and friendly service.
Long-running, family-owned eatery serving deep-fried seafood & chicken 24/7 in a low-key setting.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2120 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 225-2113
Website: https://www.lawrencesfishandshrimp.com/
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All full orders of shrimp are just $14.99. Choose from 5 kinds Original Large, Lightly Breaded, Coconut, Popcorn or our newest plant-based Shock’N Shrimp.
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Ordered a little bit of everything! Crispy!
We ordered clams, oysters, popcorn shrimp, coconut jumbo shrimp, and dill pickle fries.
All of them were good but our favs were the jumbo coconut shrimp with Thai chili sauce and the dill pickle fries with jalapeno ranch. The popcorn shrimp pairs well with the tartar sauce and was also good.
I was concerned about some of the reviews stating that the shrimp has a chlorine taste but this was not the case at least for us it wasn’t. Maybe for the other large shrimp they offer on the menu but we didn’t order that we ordered the coconut jumbo shrimp.
The banana pudding is also delicious, very rich and decadent.
The lady who took our order was very polite, professional and respectful. Excellent customer service. The food came out piping hot and not overly fried which I was concerned that it would be but it was fried perfectly and all of our sauces were in the bag so I didn’t have to ask!
I couldn’t give 5 stars because like many reviews said, the inside of the establishment smells like cleaning solution. They did have a mop bucket out near the bathroom and someone was mopping so that’s why. I will say the restaurant is somewhat clean. There were crumbs on some of the tables that needed to be wiped down. Overall, it was relatively clean and smelled clean from the solution but since it is a restaurant I wouldn’t recommend having it smell like pine sol when people want to eat inside it’s just not appetizing.
There is plenty of seating outdoors though but since we came late at night we wanted to dine inside and couldn’t due to the smell so we had to leave and eat the food elsewhere.
Overall, I would not dine in ever and would just order to go. If I had to order again from this place I would definitely order the jumbo coconut shrimp with Thai chili sweet sauce it was so good!!! I would also like to try their fried fish maybe the cod or perch next time!
… moreWe ordered clams, oysters, popcorn shrimp, coconut jumbo shrimp, and dill pickle fries.
All of them were good but our favs were the jumbo coconut shrimp with Thai chili sauce and the dill pickle fries with jalapeno ranch. The popcorn shrimp pairs well with the tartar sauce and was also good.
I was concerned about some of the reviews stating that the shrimp has a chlorine taste but this was not the case at least for us it wasn’t. Maybe for the other large shrimp they offer on the menu but we didn’t order that we ordered the coconut jumbo shrimp.
The banana pudding is also delicious, very rich and decadent.
The lady who took our order was very polite, professional and respectful. Excellent customer service. The food came out piping hot and not overly fried which I was concerned that it would be but it was fried perfectly and all of our sauces were in the bag so I didn’t have to ask!
I couldn’t give 5 stars because like many reviews said, the inside of the establishment smells like cleaning solution. They did have a mop bucket out near the bathroom and someone was mopping so that’s why. I will say the restaurant is somewhat clean. There were crumbs on some of the tables that needed to be wiped down. Overall, it was relatively clean and smelled clean from the solution but since it is a restaurant I wouldn’t recommend having it smell like pine sol when people want to eat inside it’s just not appetizing.
There is plenty of seating outdoors though but since we came late at night we wanted to dine inside and couldn’t due to the smell so we had to leave and eat the food elsewhere.
Overall, I would not dine in ever and would just order to go. If I had to order again from this place I would definitely order the jumbo coconut shrimp with Thai chili sweet sauce it was so good!!! I would also like to try their fried fish maybe the cod or perch next time!
Ashley Marlene
Went here after a late night concert, and I loved the sea panting on the walls and the statues and the staff was super cool! I got the cod, it was great, I was hoping it might be in a bit more of a beer batter rather than a panko batter but it was still great, hot, fresh, and I will be back! My friend got the banana pudding and said it was super whip creamy and satisfying!
… moreLatoya Smith
Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp is a well-known spot for fresh seafood and classic Southern-style fried dishes. The menu features a variety of options, including fried fish, shrimp, hush puppies, and sides like fries and coleslaw, all served in generous portions.
Many customers appreciate the flavorful, crispy seafood and the casual, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is usually friendly, and the service is efficient, making it a convenient choice for both dine-in and takeout.
During busy times, wait times can be longer, but the quality and taste of the food make it worth the visit. Overall, Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp is a great choice for anyone craving hearty, satisfying seafood.
… moreMany customers appreciate the flavorful, crispy seafood and the casual, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is usually friendly, and the service is efficient, making it a convenient choice for both dine-in and takeout.
During busy times, wait times can be longer, but the quality and taste of the food make it worth the visit. Overall, Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp is a great choice for anyone craving hearty, satisfying seafood.
Yolanda Vargas
Clean restaurant and kitchen. Employees wear hair covering. Delicious shrimp, good breading.
Good comfort food. Nice staff. Large shrimp order contained 12 shrimp.
… moreGood comfort food. Nice staff. Large shrimp order contained 12 shrimp.
Theisha Frazier
Nostalgia hit me as soon as I walked in. This place was a staple for my mom when I was a kid. They’ve made some changes since I was last here years ago. But there’s just enough to make me remember the old Lawrence’s. I noticed they have outside seating now. The ladies at the register greeted me and were patient while I looked at the menu.
The wait wasn’t too bad. My food came out HOT! I only can attest to the fried clams. I didn’t try the other food. The clams were great! The tartar sauce was really good, too. My mom said the fish and shrimp were excellent and she can’t wait for me to go back for her.
Still a solid spot
… moreThe wait wasn’t too bad. My food came out HOT! I only can attest to the fried clams. I didn’t try the other food. The clams were great! The tartar sauce was really good, too. My mom said the fish and shrimp were excellent and she can’t wait for me to go back for her.
Still a solid spot
perry knight
Visited after baseball game. Parking lot available, accessible establishment. There is outdoor seating with sn overall laid back feel. There was a wait.
Order the well seasoned dill pickles. Just the right amount of dill and complementary seasoning. Fried to perfection, had to place a 2nd order because I ate the 1st batch.
Ate the fried catfish and fried oyster at home. Both were seasoned and cook well. I had cocktail sauce for the oysters and mild sauce for the catfish.
… moreOrder the well seasoned dill pickles. Just the right amount of dill and complementary seasoning. Fried to perfection, had to place a 2nd order because I ate the 1st batch.
Ate the fried catfish and fried oyster at home. Both were seasoned and cook well. I had cocktail sauce for the oysters and mild sauce for the catfish.
Edwin Negron
Been here plenty of time before, great location off the Chicago river easy access to board to entry, Canal street not so busy. Plenty of sitting available to sit down and eat. The only difference now is the taste of the breading from the shrimp and frog legs, it was bland with no flavor. The french fries, hot and also bland. Please, bring back that good taste!!!!!
… moreslcalderon
I wish I had photos but the minute they got in my car that was it. Their Fish Chips are delicious, crunchy yet so soft on the inside, definitely my favorite. That was my first time eatimg those. They didn’t disappoint. The shrimp was equally delicious as always. Check them out. As a person who had knee pain, the ramp was a nice. A lot of parking. I would definitely recommend
… moreSam
It’s Lawrence’s, a Chicago fried seafood staple. Ive had this restaurant plenty of times and am finally making a review for it. I had placed the order via phone, arrived within about 15 or so minutes, and picked it up right then and there. The breading is fantastic, and so is the sauce. I can honestly reccomend Lawrence’s to anyone as long as they are not allergic to seafood. 10/10 grew up with this.
… moreswathi sreeshan
The food was just amazing!!!!
We ordered the lightly breaded shrimp, coconut shrimp, Shock n shrimp ( veg)and the smoking hot shrimp in addition to corn fritters, okra, mushroom and finally the onion rings!
Everything tasted so amazing and the best part was that the shrimps tasted so fresh!!
Shock n shrimp is the best option for vegetarians who would like to relish the taste of shrimp without having to eat the real shrimps
I would suggest anyone who loves sea food to definitely try the Canal street outlet as it also provides a beautiful ambience. It’s located beside the Chicago River and you can literally boat upto the private dock behind the restaurant and dine in in the outdoor patio during summers!! ( I’m looking forward to experiencing this in summer next year)
This is a must visit for sea food lovers in Chicago with family and group of friends!
… moreWe ordered the lightly breaded shrimp, coconut shrimp, Shock n shrimp ( veg)and the smoking hot shrimp in addition to corn fritters, okra, mushroom and finally the onion rings!
Everything tasted so amazing and the best part was that the shrimps tasted so fresh!!
Shock n shrimp is the best option for vegetarians who would like to relish the taste of shrimp without having to eat the real shrimps
I would suggest anyone who loves sea food to definitely try the Canal street outlet as it also provides a beautiful ambience. It’s located beside the Chicago River and you can literally boat upto the private dock behind the restaurant and dine in in the outdoor patio during summers!! ( I’m looking forward to experiencing this in summer next year)
This is a must visit for sea food lovers in Chicago with family and group of friends!