Best Fried Shrimp in Chicago

Chicago is known for its shrimp houses — and fried shrimp is one of the city’s most iconic meals.

Troha’s Chicken & Shrimp House has been serving hand-breaded fried shrimp on Chicago’s West Side since 1917.

What makes Chicago-style fried shrimp different is simple: it’s made fresh, cooked to order, and never pre-breaded.

At Troha’s, every shrimp is hand-breaded in-house and fried when you order it.

That consistency — day after day, year after year — is what built the reputation.

From shrimp dinners to full party buckets, it’s the same process that’s been used for generations.

In a city full of options, the best fried shrimp isn’t about trends — it’s about doing the same thing right for over a century.

Chicago has plenty of seafood spots, but very few still hand-bread every order the way the original shrimp houses did.

“The best fried shrimp in Chicago isn’t new — it’s the places that never changed.”

Shrimp Dinner – Hand-breaded, served with fries and salad

Shrimp Feast – 1 pound of shrimp (18-20 pieces), fries, slaw, and sauce

Shrimp Buckets – 30-piece and party options for groups

Troha’s Chicken & Shrimp House

4151 W 26th Street, Chicago

Serving Chicago since 1917.

Order online for pickup or delivery at Trohas.com.