Shaw's Crab House - Schaumburg

11/18/09

Consistently Great!

by imh64 at Citysearch

My husband and I have been going here for dinner & happy hour for several years. My initial thought was that it might be a hodgy-podgy stuffy place (w/ the retro feel of the place) but I was quickly proven wrong. From the hostess, to the bartenders, to the waitstaff, everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. Attire ranges the gambit from casual to date night dressy and ages range from young love birds to families to "more mature" clientele! :) I came to like it so much I hosted my husbands 50th bday party here for about 50-70 guests. Again, from the beginning to the end, the event coordinator (Jason at the time) was thorough and professional. We reserved the 2nd floor party room w/ private bar & everythinge was just perfect! I even requested a certain bartender & he accomodated! He checked in throughout the evening of the party and the next business day he followed up to see if we were satisfied. When I mentioned that my husband & I had such a great time, we didn't even have a chance to eat, he immediately offered to make it up to us! It was by no means their fault that time got away from us! He enolled us in the Frequent Diner program & gave us credit for the $ spent on the party! That enabled us to visit more frequently and even turned our friends on to this place! We have since discovered that this place CONSISTENTLY offers fresh seafood, perfect steaks and THE best brunch in the area, not to mention the ambiance & service! When in season, the stuffed flounder is TO KILL FOR!!! and the Bananas Foster French Toast on the Sunday brunch menu is equally memorable! The martinis are perfect for listening to the Jazzy music at the bar and the wine list offers a great selection of reds, whites, & after dinner drinks (no headaches from this wine selection!). Even the washrooms offer creature comfort details like the superior hand towels that feel like 500 thread cotton, but are actually paper! I've lived in the city as well as the suburbs and this is one place that tops our list. It is a little pricey for todays economic conditions, but SO worth it! Skip the chain restaurants and save your pennies for this place! You will come to make it a favorite too!

• Pros: Ambiance, food, service, perks
• Cons: Need more locations!

07/27/09

Best Sunday Brunch

by hexter at Citysearch

We highly recommend the Shaw’s Sunday Brunch, a hotel-style colossal buffet spread that is totally over the top, and affordable (much cheaper than the fine hotels) at $40 for each adult and $20 for kids (took my 11 and 8 year old kids recently and they loved it). I had a great make-your-own Bloody Mary for $5 more, which included good vodka and all the possible garnishes, including a plump jumbo shrimp, pickle, and bluecheese stuffed olives. Life is good.

• Pros: Food, endless brunch buffet, kid friendly

08/15/08

Awesome

by eva123456 at Citysearch

My husband and I dine here all the time.. We love it.. The food is great and so are all the waiters.... They are very accomodating to our needs as we will only sit in a booth.... This place is only for people who are willing to appriciate a good meal and great service..... The portions are very large and the drinks are above the rest. We dine all over the world and it continues to be one of our favorite places when we are close to home... The cost is very reasonable for the quality of sea food that can be shipped to Illinois from another state.