
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
About Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - steak house in Chicago, Illinois
Upscale seafood restaurant in a contemporary setting famous for its crab cakes, steaks & frog legs.
Customer Review Summary
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House in Chicago receives high praise for its consistently excellent and fresh food. Customers highlight the reasonable prices and the exceptional service, with staff members being attentive and thoughtful. Special mentions include Brittany, a friendly and attentive waitress, as well as manager Dwayne, who creates a warm atmosphere. Diners enjoy a cozy ambiance, celebrating special occasions with memorable experiences enhanced by the staff's care. Popular dishes like oysters, frog legs, crab cakes, and Key lime pie receive particular acclaim, showcasing high-quality offerings. Though some reviews note room for improvement, especially with certain appetizers and crab cakes, the overall dining experience is described as top-notch. Hugo's is recommended not just for a meal, but also for happy hour and memorable celebrations.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Zeljka
Hugo’s is a standout restaurant in Chicago! The food is consistently excellent, with fresh, flavorful dishes that never disappoint. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, making it a great choice for any occasion. What truly sets Hugo’s apart is the exceptional service. The staff is attentive and thoughtful—they even remembered I had found a bone in my fish on a previous visit and took extra care to ensure everything was perfect this time. Hugo’s goes above and beyond to make every dining experience memorable. I’ll keep coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for amazing food and top-notch service!
Erin Q
Food is excellent! Oysters and frog legs were incredible. The elevator table felt so private and comfortable. Plus, the service is unmatched. Our waiter was welcoming and attentive. The food, atmosphere and service were top notch. Can't wait to go back!
Shanay Carrington
This is my 5th time here & the food is beyond exceptional! I always have the pleasure of being assisted by Brittany. She is attentive & friendly! Brittany makes really great suggestions that makes the ordering process very easy. I also want to mention that her manager Dwayne is nice & checked on my party during my recent visit. What a warm & welcoming atmosphere. I truly recommend!
Courtney Bland
What an amazing Sunday well spent at this beautiful restaurant with an even more AMAZING waitress. Brittany was extremely attentive and friendly, ensuring that all my needs were met promptly. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a cozy atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The combination of excellent service from Brittany, delicious food, and a pleasant environment makes it a place I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great dining experience.
Nicole Niehues
Can't get a more classic steak and seafood experience. Came in from out of town for a Valentine's Day weekend dinner. Despite being packed, Hugo's clearly is a well oiled operation. We never felt like we were unattended. Other than perhaps being just a bit too crowded (although I acknowledge it was Valentine's), everything was exceptional. Shrimp cocktail out of the park.
ali eyman
We came here to celebrate our engagement and to have dinner with friends. The meal and the service exceeded all expectations. It was truly one of the best dinners I’ve ever had. It was so special. Huge shout out to Ulysses and the staff helping us and congratulating us. They made us feel so special and created such an unforgettable night. We will definitely be back for more celebrations. The crabcake and Keylime pie were my favorites. Both were the best I’ve ever had and I’ve had a lot of crabcakes and Keylime pies in my day!
An J
One of my favourite places to visit for dinner, lunch or happy hour. it’s a classic Chicago please with great history and high-quality food. Their oysters are fantastic, with great value specially during happy hour. All dishes are high-quality, specially the steak, fish and chips and burger. My favourite dish is the frogs legs! I highly recommend visiting this place, especially for happy-hour and Dinner.
Lawrence Weinstock
We decided to try Hugo’s Frog to compare it to Joe’s. Serving staff is outstanding! Bar drinks are literally overflowing. Typical wait for a table. The restaurant is large and can accommodate multiple parties. Appetizers of Shrimp & Calamari were decent but not outstanding. The crab cakes leave a lot to be desired and are well below those offered at Shaw’s. This item needs improvement. The oysters were served perfectly chilled with the appropriate condiments but were rather small sized. The bone-in rib steaks we ordered were cooked exactly to our specifications but the beef itself was a bit “Chewy”. The chocolate mousse we ordered was Huge and could not be finished. It was outstanding.
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