Downtown Shucking: 8 Oyster Specials at Downtown Chicago Restaurants

Chicagoans love their bivalves. With its Midwestern location you might not think of Chicago as a great spot for oysters, but its precisely because of it that we have such a great selection. Since we’re in the middle of the country we can have oysters flown in from both coasts, giving us a fresher all-around selection.

Of course, since they have to be flown in these slippery little suckers can get to be a bit expensive. Fortunately there are frequent, and often daily, specials that make it easy to fill your oyster obsession without emptying your wallet. Here are 8 oyster specials at downtown Chicago restaurants:

Benny’s Chop House

$0.25 oysters
When: Wednesdays 3pm to 7pm in the bar
Where: 444 N Wabash St.

Bridge House Tavern

1/2 price oysters
When: Monday – Friday 3pm to 6pm
Where: 321 N Clark St

Chicago Oyster House

$1.50 oysters
When: Daily 5pm to 6pm
Where: 1933 S Indiana Ave
They also have $1.50 Blue Points on Mondays and $2 Grilled Oysters on Wednesdays

Devon Seafood Grill

$1 oysters and $7 appetizers
When: Mon – Thurs 4pm to 7pm and 9pm to 10pm, Fri 4pm to 7pm and 9pm to 11pm, Sat 9pm to 11pm, Sun 4pm to 9pm
Where: 39 E Chicago Ave

The Franklin Room