Best Oyster Dishes in Chicago
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $3.50 – $18.00
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 4 Oyster Dishes in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Fresh Oysters at Dusek's Board & Beer, $3.50 (Pilsen)
- Oysters at Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, $18.00 (River North)
- Grilled Oysters at HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen — 92% recommended, $18.00 (Pilsen)
- Grilled Oysters at Hawksmoor Chicago — 85% recommended, $18.00 (River North)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Oyster Dishes
#1
Fresh Oysters
Dusek's Board & BeerPilsen·$$$
$3.50
Daily selection of fresh oysters, served on ice with mignonette.
Tip: Ask the bartender which oyster is freshest that day—they'll have a strong opinion and it's always worth taking.
#2
Oysters
Bavette's Bar & BoeufRiver North·$$$
$18.00
Fresh oysters served on the vintage sink raw bar.
Tip: The oysters served from the vintage sink are a theatrical experience unique to Bavette's. This is worth ordering just for the story and the photo.
#392% recommend
Grilled Oysters
HaiSous Vietnamese KitchenPilsen·$$$
$18.00
Fresh oysters charred on the grill, served with Vietnamese sauce.
Tip: Order in the first round with the wings so they arrive together while the heat from the grill is still evident.
#485% recommend
Grilled Oysters
Hawksmoor ChicagoRiver North·$$$$
$18.00
Fresh oysters grilled briefly over charcoal with butter and herbs.
Tip: If you've only had oysters raw, try these grilled — the charcoal adds a dimension you won't find elsewhere.