There’s a delicious shrimp house that’s been around for decades in Chicago, Illinois that is a must-visit for all. It may not look like much from the outside, but the food here is out-of-this-world.

The portions are always giant and incredible. Scroll on for more details.

Goose Island Shrimp House in northern Illinois is the oldest restaurant of its kind in the area and it has been in business since 1973.

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Featured by many publications and visited by a plethora of famous individuals, this hole-in-the-wall hot spot is a local favorite that can’t be beat if you love fresh seafood.

Facebook/Goose Island Shrimp House Familiar faces include Jack Black and Shaquille O’Neal.

It’s part restaurant and part market. The store portion sells everything you could possibly need to pair with your meal like drinks, snacks, and condiments.

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When it comes to the food, you can order your seafood by the pound, 3/4 -pound, and 1/2-pound depending on how hungry you are or how many people you’re trying to feed.

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The options are regular and jumbo shrimp, oysters, scallops, smelt, clams, frog legs, catfish, and fish chips. Each is fried to golden perfection.

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When it comes to sides, guests love the fries, cole slaw, fried mushrooms, macaroni salad, potato salad, and crab salad. Each pairs perfectly with the main menu items.

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This cash only restaurant is a timeless eatery that locals can’t live without and you’ll understand why as soon as you try the food.

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Goose Island Shrimp House is open Tuesday through Thursday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Friday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Saturday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page.

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Familiar faces include Jack Black and Shaquille O’Neal.

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Address: 1011 West Division Street, Chicago, IL, 60642

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