Update: It has been a full year since we returned to Chicago after working and moving over seas. Coming back during the pandemic takes a little getting used to. This is my first review since we got back. As you can see in my original review, we used to live Shaw’s especially for the brunch so this is the first thing we did. Something was missing from the past. The service is always great, ambient is the same with less people, but something is missing on the food, especially the seafood. The two oysters are the size of my thumb nail, I couldn’t taste the mussels in the heavy Asian vinaigrette, the prawns were ok but you can tell it has seen fresher days, most importantly the crab legs didn’t taste so fresh either, and salty. If I have to pick a favor in the brunch line up, I would pick the bacon.

I know the pandemic has put a strangle hold on a lot of business and you have to cut a little corners here and there just to stay afloat but we just don’t feel that it is the same brunch anymore. Looking at the latest reviews (I don’t look at anything from a 6 star reviewer or below), I am glad some people are excited about the cozy outdoor seating, the service and even the valet, but I don’t see people talk about food anymore, and there might be a reason why.

Old Review: We don't come here very often for dinner, because there are a lot of seafood chop houses around where we live in river north. The seafood places that we usually go to are more spacious, Shaw's is a bit tight but that's what all of the older places are like. However we love the brunch here. This is our second time visiting here for dinner for our anniversary (and mother's day). The sea food is just as good as Truluck and Joe's but the Ribeye that I had was one of the best that I've ever had, it is definitely aged perfectly and for the thickness (it is like a fillet cut) the wellness is perfect. I would definitely come back here more for dinner. The Lobster Fettuccini is also perfect and highly recommended.