Franks Chicago Shrimp House

I'm sorry, I'm not one to usually leave bad reviews but I think there needs to be a Public Service Announcement. This place was NOT good. My husband who can usually eat pretty much anything even if he doesn't like it, couldn't even choke down the shrimp. His fish was gross and I couldn't eat it. Nothing was fresh. The coleslaw was nasty and had way too much mayo or whatever it was they put in it. The only saving grace were the frog legs. Those were delicious. Anything else, eat at your own risk...

We love coming here during lent for some excellent seafood. The Jumbo shrimp is the best I have ever had, Jumbo is an understatement these are huge shrimp!

We ordered: 1/4 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Ocean Perch and an order of Hush Puppies, Calamari, and coleslaw.

The food was piping hot and very flavorful! You have to eat it slow or you will burn your mouth and you want to eat slow to savor the flavors!

The restaurant eat in area is very small but perfect to get a quick bite to eat with a friend. The people working here are so nice and friendly! I am sure the owners are really happy with them A+ service!

We will be back for sure and recommend you give this place a try!

Despite living so close to this place, I have never been mostly because I try to avoid fried foods. But I was in need of some food last night and decided to give it a try.

Honestly, I was super surprised. I tried the fried perch and shrimp, as well as the hush puppies. What I love the most about this fried seafood is the coating. It remains very crunchy and isn't too greasy or thick. So different than the typical coating for most fried food. The shrimp was my favorite but the perch was very good too.

Highly recommend the hush puppies as well. They had great flavor with the addition of the onions. Not too bready.

Highly recommend if you are looking for some quality fried seafood.

In town and had to check out my old stomping ground for jumbo battered fried shrimp. Franks has two locations Irving Park, Chicago & Hoffman Estates, IL. I was in the burbs this time by the HE location. Ordered 1/2 pound Jumbo Fried Shrimp which is a little more (normally do 1/4 pound) than I usually get but it's been awhile and I wanted to have a little extra for later. For sides I got there macaroni salad and coleslaw. Always a nice pairing with the shrimp.

I was greeted and welcome upon arriving. Gentlemen kindly answered a few questions as it's been awhile and didn't remember a few things. Order was cooked fast and presented nice n hot as always.

It was same as always with perfectly battered not too light not to heavy shrimps. They were same good jumbo size too and went well with the cocktail sauce BUT I notice it was as flavorful as I've enjoyed in the past. It seemed like they change something in the batter- less seasoning perhaps. I was a bit disappointed on that so I didn't enjoy it as much as usual. When in town again I'll give another try to see or maybe even go to the Irving Park Location instead. I do recommend you give either location a try as it's DEFINITELY worth it just don't have your expectations set as high for the HE location if you decide to try them. I'm hoping this was a one mishap as every place has their slightly off days.

PS I took updated menu pictures to help with ordering. Hope it helps.

The food is always super fresh and delicious, I come here as often as possible. They have fast service and while the restaurant looks a little sketchy I have been here over a dozen times and it has been very consistent in price and quality. My FAVORITE place to eat

Always friendly people working at Frank's Shrimp! That's probably because the fried Shrimp and other seafood and side items are so good!
They don't have to deal with angry diners. We've been going there for years, haven't ever had a bad meal. You can eat in at the 4-6 small table dining area or take out great fried seafood. Canned sodas and bottled water are available to wash it all down, all at a very reasonable price.

Just like the Franks in Chicago! Awesome!!
I'd recommend this place to all of my friends and family!!

The Chicago style shrimp is amazing. I drive an hour just for them. Get the hot BBQ sauce it pairs well with the shrimp. Fried catfish is always a must also. I don't get fries I get hush puppies. Mmmmm I wish I lived closer.

The ambience is very dated and tired looking from the 70's, normally those places are hidden gem's, but this was not a gem unfortunately. Service was good, and friendly.

We ordered catfish strips and 1lb of jumbo shrimp. They don't have catfish filets or catfish steaks. The jumbo shrimp were fried nicely but the jumbo shrimp had NO FLAVOR, plain batter is exactly what you get!

As you can see from the signage I probably should have ordered with garlic. I guess I'm spoiled by Chicago fish businesses with flavor. I don't understand how you don't have at minimum -- salt and pepper in a plain batter. I almost ordered the "Chicago Style" but a friend from church came in as I was about to order and stated they eat here all the time and advised me to order the jumbo shrimp.

My hubby said the catfish strips were okay, but I'm not sure I'd patronize this business again.

Have always loved the fried Chicago shrimp. I've been going to Franks for years. Can't find a better shrimp house in the surrounding suburbs...

Me and my boyfriend enjoy going here after school, very friendly and chill service and the shrimp is great