Lowcountry Chinatown

Lowcountry Chinatown Lowcountry Chinatown is a cajun & creole and seafood restaurant located on S Wentworth Avenue. It offers a backyard-like environment that embraces the culture of social gatherings around seafood boils. The inspiration for their cuisine comes from childhood memories of family road trips to the Gulf Coast. The newest location in Chinatown was designed to honor classical Chinese celebration, bringing together friends and families around sumptuous meals to commemorate life's most special moments.

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10/26/2026

WARNING: MAY CAUSE SERIOUS SHRIMP CRAVINGS.

Proceed with an empty stomach. Double Shrimp Combo ($35): shrimp (2 lbs), corn (2 pcs), potatoes (3 pcs), and cornbread (2 pcs). Available for a limited-time only from 10/26 through 10/29. Don’t sleep on this one!

10/24/2026

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Throwback Pay Day Combo ($60): snow crab clusters (2 pcs), shrimp (1 lb), corn (2 pcs), potatoes (3 pcs), and cornbread (2 pcs). Choose your sauce and spice level. Available at all locations until Sunday (10/25).

10/22/2026

That $60 Throwback Pay Day Combo is back for ONE WEEKEND ONLY (10/23–10/25)!

Enjoy snow crab clusters (2 pcs), shrimp (1 lb), corn (2 pcs), potatoes (3 pcs), and cornbread (2 pcs). Choose your favorite sauce and spice level.

Tag your seafood boil crew. THIS is your sign to make plans.

Can’t wait until the weekend? You can also get your hands on it tonight at Karaoke Night at our South Loop location.

10/19/2026

Thankful every day I’m not allergic to seafood. Because imagine missing out on THIS?! Crab legs, lobster, crawfish, and more... plus corn, potatoes, and all that saucy goodness.

10/17/2026

TWO CRAB CLUSTERS. ONE BIG YES.

You found your new $45 obsession. 2 snow crab clusters + all the fixings = DOUBLE TROUBLE. The math is mathing. Available until Sunday (10/18).

10/15/2026

DOUBLE TROUBLE. DOUBLE THE CRAB. 🦀

For $45, you get:
🦀 2 snow crab clusters
🌽 2 corn
🥔 3 potatoes
🍞 2 cornbread

Big seafood energy without the big spend. Available Thursday (10/15) through Sunday (10/18). No substitutions allowed.

10/13/2026

“Sorry, I have a lot on my plate right now.”

THE PLATE.

Build-your-own dream seafood bag.

10/11/2026

It’s the LAST DAY to get the DOUBLE LOBSTER COMBO ($45)!

Double Lobster Combo ($45): TWO lobster tails (4 oz), snow crab cluster (1 pc), shrimp (1/2 lb), corn (2 pcs), potatoes (3 pcs), and cornbread (2 pcs). Choose your sauce. Choose your spice level.

Don’t miss out, lobster fans!

10/09/2026

The Double Lobster is BACK… but only for a limited time!

For just $45, get:
🦞 TWO lobster tails (4 oz each)
🦀 1 snow crab cluster
🍤 ½ lb of shrimp
🌽 2 pieces of corn
🥔 3 potatoes
🍞 2 pieces of cornbread

🗓️ Available today through Sunday (10/11) only!

Come for the combo, stay for the vibes.

10/07/2026

It can’t always be about salads and 10K steps. Someone’s gotta hold it down with the Double Shrimp Combo.

For ($35) and includes shrimp (2 lbs), corn (2 pcs), potatoes (3 pcs), and cornbread (2 pcs). Choose your sauce and spice level. No substitutions allowed. Available until Thursday, 10/8.

10/05/2026

Shrimp lovers, this one is for you.

Double Shrimp Combo ($35): shrimp (2 lbs), corn (2 pcs), potatoes (3 pcs), and cornbread (2 pcs).

Don’t wait. Available for a limited-time only… starting today until Thursday, 10/8.

10/03/2026

Happy National Seafood Month! In celebration, we’re giving away a $100 gift card to Lowcountry. We’ll be choosing one winner from each location across all Meta platforms. Your next seafood feast could be on us so make sure to enter.

Here’s how to enter:
1. Like and save this post.
2. Follow Lowcountry Chinatown on Facebook.
3. Tag a friend who loves seafood. Enter as many times as you want by tagging different friends in comments.
4. Receive 5 bonus entries by sharing on stories and tagging the account.

Contest will end on Saturday (10/31) at 12PM CST. One winner will be chosen from each location across all Meta platforms. Winners will be announced shortly after below. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Meta.

It’s National Seafood Month so we’re kicking it off with a $60 seafood feast + Karaoke Night.Pay Day Combo ($60): snow c...
10/01/2026

It’s National Seafood Month so we’re kicking it off with a $60 seafood feast + Karaoke Night.

Pay Day Combo ($60): snow crab clusters (2 pcs), shrimp (1 lb), corn (2 pcs), potatoes (3 pcs), and cornbread (2 pcs).

Karaoke Night: Tonight (10/1 at 7PM) at our South Loop location (1132 S Wabash Ave, Chicago). Music + vibes by Cheech Beats.

Pay Day Combo will be available at tonight’s event at the South Loop location and available at all locations this weekend (10/2-10/4).

Tag your seafood + karaoke crew.

09/29/2026

POV: You just built the seafood bag of your dreams.

You pick it. We boil it. You feast.

Build-your-own seafood boil bag = your bag, your rules.

09/27/2026

When a customer comes in because they saw you on socials.

09/25/2026

🦞 Happy National Lobster Day! 🦞

TODAY ONLY (9/25). Double Lobster Combo ($45): TWO lobster tails (4 oz), snow crab cluster (1 pc), shrimp (1/2 lb), corn (2 pcs), potatoes (3 pcs), and cornbread (2 pcs).

One day. One deal. Two lobsters.

National Lobster Day deserves a serious feast. On 9/25 only, grab the $45 Double Lobster Combo with TWO lobster tails, s...
09/23/2026

National Lobster Day deserves a serious feast.

On 9/25 only, grab the $45 Double Lobster Combo with TWO lobster tails, snow crab cluster (1 pc), shrimp (1/2 lb), corn, potatoes, and cornbread (2 pcs).

Double the lobster. Double the reason to celebrate. 🦞🦞

Address

2359 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL
60616

To get to S Wentworth Avenue in Chicago, you can take the CTA Red Line train to the Cermak-Chinatown station and walk southeast on Wentworth Avenue for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take Interstate 55 and exit at Martin Luther King Drive. From there, turn left onto Pershing Road and then right onto Wentworth Avenue. There is street parking available in the area or paid parking lots nearby.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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What people say

Cajun and creole restaurants are known for their bold flavors and unique blend of spices that create a truly unforgettable dining experience. Lowcountry Chinatown, located on S Wentworth Avenue in Chicago, is no exception. This seafood restaurant provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere that transports diners to the Gulf Coast with its lowcountry-style seafood boils.

The venue itself is designed to honor classical Chinese celebrations, making it the perfect backdrop for enjoying sumptuous meals with friends and family. The menu at Lowcountry Chinatown features an array of mouth-watering dishes that are sure to satisfy any seafood lover's cravings. From shrimp po'boys to crab cakes, every dish is prepared with care and attention to detail.

What sets Lowcountry Chinatown apart from other cajun & creole restaurants is its commitment to creating a comfortable and backyard-like environment where guests can relax and enjoy their meal. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a special celebration with loved ones, Lowcountry Chinatown has something for everyone.

Overall, Lowcountry Chinatown is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for delicious seafood in a welcoming atmosphere. With its unique blend of cultures and flavors, this restaurant truly embodies the spirit of social gatherings around food.