Bob’s Shrimp

The catfish was just not that good, and the sides were not good either. Also, they only take cash for payments.

I’m not sure what all the fanfare and hype is about but the shrimp I had were nothing exceptional. Sorry guys but I’ve had much better.
It’s the breading on the shrimp that can make or break the deal. The breading was like a stiff cocoon that added nothing to the shrimp inside. The breading was hard and bland.
Calumet Fisheries on 95^th always in my view had the best breading on their shrimp!

Ate there for 30 years, my Dad’s favorite! Whenever I’m back to the Region, I always stop there. I would go so far as say it’s one of the top 100 Shrimp houses in the country. And yes they have gizzards too. You go to eat out at a place when they make something you cannot re-​create at home.

I loooove this place! Still the same aftet all this time. Nothing fancy BUT UNDENIABLY THE BEST SHRIMP IN THE STATE OF INDIANA! WHENEVER I’m anywhere near Calumet Avenue when visiting from Indy I always buy some to eat and some uncooked breaded shrimp for the freezer! Nothing but the Jumbo for me! ! All of the sauces are very good also. I tried the catfish fillets for the first time and they were delicious a plentiful! ! And what can I say about the ONION RINGS — –DELICIOUS!

Was great, now under new management and sucks. Uses different oil, greasy and tastes literally like cardboard. To save a little money they will sacrifice quality. They will learn when business starts to dip I guess.

I have eaten here many times and enjoy the shrimp dinners. Unfortunately Bobs has lost me as a customer during lunchtime. They will not allow a phone order for under $ 40. I would much rather phone ahead and have my order ready when I get there.

I ADORE this place! We will drive from the western suburbs of Chicago to purchase their deep fried shrimp, $ 14.99/pound. This is the only place you can purchase deep fried items that do NOT need napkins to eat them. There is literally little or not grease on your fingers and the flavor is amazing.
Do NOT come to this place if you are trying to impress someone with anything other than the food. It is a dive, carry out only, even the lobby is «low brow» with only 2 bench seats and a cash machine. But if you are looking for delightful deep fried food, you have found a treasure.

Love this place! I always order 1 lb of large shrimp and 1lb clam strips. Both items are always cooked well and the mild dipping sauce is delicious. Always make sure to check your food before you leave otherwise you’re screwed. If you didn’t get what you ordered and you leave it is no longer their responsibility. They have a note on the door to remind you. I picked up my food once and almost forgot to check my bags. I’m glad I did because there was catfish in my bag instead of clam strips. The woman behind the counter said they have similar abbreviations. So, since I caught their mistake before I left they gave me the right food with no problem. They even gave me a pop while I waited but Im sure that isn’t something they do often. Make sure you place your order ahead of time otherwise you’ll be waiting a while, this place gets pretty good business.

Bobs to me is tip top. Best all around shrimp I’ve had. I’ve eaten shrimp all over the coasts and Bobs takes the cake. Great quality; fast service; perfect light breading; and their in house mild and hot cocktail sauces are spot on. Excellent flavor. I try to go at least once a month.

Been there every other week i know what size jumbo shrimp r. Ordered a pound of jumbo shrimp. they are not even xtra lg. Or large. Coustomer servise sucks. 38.00 down the drain. Thanx for nothing!!! After years of going there &shrimpexpress… u shoulad have saved shrimp express. Better quality. Just loss about 130.00 a month one customer

Between Bobs in Hammond & Simply Seafood in Merrillville they are the best place) s) for Fresh Hot Delicious Seafood in the County!!!

Closed on Sunday
Please post hours on Unilocal
I didn’t like driving out and lights were out

OMG! BEST shrimp in town. Even the large shrimp dinner is to die for… Lightly breaded and moist, choice of three different sauces. They have good lake perch & cat fish, but I keep getting the shrimp…

I’m surprised how Bobs shrimp has not reached the full 5 stars yet, this place offers some of the best quality shrimp and sea food in NWI. If your a health eater, I’d use bobs as a cheat as they mostly sell fried foods. Great business, I believe it’s family owned, staff gives you what you ask for! It’s like a home feeling from the time you order to the first bite. Shrimp shack that deserves a visit if you haven’t yet tried it! Trust it’s worth it

When I go to Bob’s I know I’m home. I haven’t had Bob’s since when they were selling their ships out of that little shack near the railroad tracks. Then when I found out they moved here to this new spot. I was like finally cause it was long overdue. But Bob’s still hasn’t lost his touch and I don’t mind paying that high those ass prices. My cousin who is from Atlanta damn near was on his knees begging me to take him to Bob’s before he left for the airport.

It’s a filthy dive. Not a table, nor a stool. No beer, no wine, no fountain soda. The staff may or may not be happy to see you. And that’s why I love it.
It’s a shrimp shack of the highest order. They may have a few other things on the menu, but you shouldn’t come here for those things. You should come for the Jumbo Shrimp Dinner and that alone. Perfectly breaded, perfectly cooked, perfectly huge shrimp (tail off) handed to you in a white bag with a ton of fries, cole slaw and sauce. All for about $ 10
I don’t want a shrimp shack that’s clean. I want a distinct element of filth that breathes through the walls. To me, when it comes to shrimp shacks, filth equals flavor. You bring cash, they give you the best fried shrimp you’ll ever have away from a coastal beach.
The only problem you’ll have is trying to find somewhere to eat it

My absolute favorite shrimp place EVER! I use to live in Hammond, IN before I moved to Georgia and this is still my favorite spot in town! Shrimp is so good but what tops it off is the sauce! Mild and hot are both great but mixed together is even better!

Bob’s Shrimp is a dive.
It isn’t very clean.
It has cases of pop stacked in front of the window while the two refrigerator cases are empty — a telling sign, that the workers are lazy and the management doesn’t care that you, the customer, want a cold drink to go with your food.
It has lazy workers who don’t care about the items in your order that are not shrimp. If you just order fried shrimp, zip, boom, you have your food.
Order something else and while you wait for 25 minutes and watch everyone who came in after you get your food, you hear a periodic call: «I need a ½ pound of scallops…»
The person who needs to fry the scallops really doesn’t care that it is holding up the order, and the person who breads the scallops is too busy talking about putting their underwear on backwards (not making this up)!
And other reviewers are right about the food being basic and bland fried food. The spice is in the sauce you choose. You get better fish and shrimp at a Lenten church fish fry.
Why people flock here, I’ll never understand. Must be because they don’t know better than their habit, or can’t drive another 15 or 20 minutes to get their food.

Bob’s is the sister company to my favorite shrimp spot in Chicago — Shrimp Express, in Calumet City.
Therefore…
love Shrimp Express = love Bob’s
Better than goose island, WAY better than lawerence fisheries… give both of them a try if you are ever in the area.
That’s it.

Their Jumbo shrimp is beyond reproach and the coleslaw is better than KFC but everything else they cook doesn’t hold the batter too well. You will be real lucky if the smelt isn’t cooked to a crisp. Based on their Jumbo shrimp and cole slaw it is a solid four star. The place is a dump though because the same person will run the cash register and cook the shrimp, I am sure the heat kills all the germs on the cash but it s just a strange process to behold. My favorite meal in all of Hammond or where ever it is.