Shrimp express

911 River Oaks Dr, Calumet City, IL 60409, United States
+1 708-933-0146
$$$ Seafood restaurant
(1127 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Shrimp Express in Calumet City is a no-frills seafood spot known mainly for its generous servings of fried shrimp and other classic seafood fare. Located right off River Oaks Drive, it draws a mix of locals and travelers passing through who are looking for a quick, straightforward bite of familiar comfort food.

The atmosphere here leans utilitarian, focused on fast takeout rather than sit-down dining. You’ll often find people grabbing orders to go—whether it’s a pound of jumbo shrimp or a combo like fish and chips—making it a solid stop for a relaxed meal at home or on the road. The service can be a bit slow at times, so it’s best to plan for a small wait, especially during peak hours, but most customers agree the food arrives hot and crispy enough to justify it.

The menu sticks to popular seafood staples with a few sides like okra, onion rings, and mac salad. Shrimp sizes range from medium to extra large, giving you options depending on your appetite. The batter is light and not overwhelming, keeping each shrimp tender inside with a satisfying crunch outside. Sauces are limited mainly to mild or hot options, which pair well with the shrimp, though if you’re after traditional cocktail sauce, the selection may feel a bit thin.

This spot fits locals who appreciate a straightforward seafood fix without fuss, especially for takeout or casual dinners after work. Its convenient location makes it an easy drop-in for those headed toward Indiana or just driving through Calumet City. If you’re looking for a casual seafood experience focused on generous portions and familiar flavors rather than polished service or ambiance, Shrimp Express delivers on that front.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
What they serve
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
No wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday

12:00 AM - 6:00 PM

1127 Reviews
TruthTalks

28 Dec 2025

I was passing by on my way to Indiana and I saw Shrimp Xpress and decided to stop by. The fried shrimp came in a paper bag with a tray and they were fresh, hot and delicious! They came with a nice tangy sauce, and I ordered a drink. My shrimp were great the texture was nice and they were not fried too hard and it had a nice batter. What you see photos of is one pound of delicious shrimp. It is an outdated drive thru, and you are ready to quickly pull out once you get your order. The staff was nice and friendly and my order was prepared in a reasonable amount of time. The reason for my 3 stars is because of the time it took them to acknowledge me when I arrived to the speaker. The reason for my rating of the atmosphere was just the layout of the drive thru.

Hey it's me

18 Dec 2025

First time here. Shrimp were nice and crispy. Ordered 1 lb large. They were big. It's definitely worth a try. I wish they had cocktail sauce though. They only have mild or hot sauce

giacana ezell

10 Dec 2025

Best Jumbo and Large Shrimp hands down!! Can’t beat the prices especially for a lb!!! Drive thru can be a bit of a wait but well worth it, and still is warm by the time you make it home! Sauce is great I like to get both the mild and hot to go with my shrimp can’t go wrong either way.

Cineura Dantzler

13 Oct 2025

Great place with great food "The Shrimp Dinner" and service. We love to stop whenever we're in town. Thank you & happy holidays!!!

Jw Riley

03 Oct 2025

This place has big, huge shrimps. The service was terrible, took over 20 minutes to order. The place wasn't crowded at all. Then it took another 25 minutes to receive your order. Good food, bad service. Plus they charge you extra for accepting debit cards! That's illegal.

Latonia Thomas

20 Sep 2025

The fried shrimp is delicious, definitely recommend! It is for take out only no seats for dining.

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