Shake A Leg

A friend sent a video to me that was highlighting five Black-owned restaurants in Chicago. I had gone to one of them and loved their food and service. Seeing that Shake A Leg was not that far from where I live, I decided to drop in to check them out.I ordered catfish with sweet potatoes and macaroni and cheese. I give them high marks for the catfish. It was nicely seasoned and breaded enough to give a crust but not too much that it took away from the meatiness of the fish. Big ups on the crisp to the crust. The sides were perfect, which again I say they deserve high marks. The highlight dish for me was the Cajun pasta that I ordered with shrimp. This reminded me of the same that I enjoyed in Louisiana. There was the right amount of sauce so that the pasta was not drowning in it. The seasoning was neither salty nor overpowering nor all over the place.Plenty room for seating and spread out enough that people are not all on top of each other. I got there early, so it had not packed out as I'm sure it does later in the day. For nights that I don't want to cook, they may get my dollars. The food was certainly worth it.

The service was great! It's a nice BOB on the West Side with space to have an event. Some of the best strings beans I've ever had! Lbvs! The catfish was great as well! I personally like how they bring the food out in to-go containers. Makes it easier to pack up your left overs. On the street parking so keep that in mind when you're going. Parking availability will depend on the time of day.

New Black Own Restaurant I recommend you try them out food is delicious fresh hot and seasoned taste like somebody's Big Momma in the Kitchen check them out you won't be disappointed

Service is great the staff is very polite confident and professional The food is amazing!! It's a dine in restaurant suitable for family and friends.. Shake A Leg also has a bar with big screen tv's ... I personally recommend the jerk chicken rolls jerk chicken tacos #9 punch Chicken wingwhite cheddar macaroni Sweet potatoes and the greens these are definitely my favorites.

The food was average. I've had better. But aside from the food they had poor customer service. First of all you have to go to the counter to order and pay for your food and wait for the food to be brought out to you. I had to remind the waitress that I hadn't received. We sat there watching ppl come and go getting their food. Then we had to ask when was our food was coming out because we had order our food an hour ago. The waitress we talk to about our food was giving attitude and that's when the manager Nya came over and apologized for the wait and for the waitress' attitude. She offer us complimentary entrees. Nya handle the situation with grace and class but I won't be back.

I just happened to be in the area. I had the catfish. The food was fresh and delicious. Very well seasoned. The service was great.