Shake A Leg

4.6 ( 156 reviews )
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$20–30
5512 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651, United States
+1 773-887-5459
At Shake A Leg, located in the heart of Chicago’s Austin community, the culinary journey marries comfort with vibrant flavors. This trendy eatery is renowned for its mouthwatering offerings, from delectable jerk chicken tacos to flavorful catfish and loaded nachos. The inviting atmosphere is perfect for solo diners or lively gatherings, emphasizing accessibility and community spirit. Here, exceptional service meets creative cocktails and a rich dining experience, making it a cherished spot for locals and tourists alike. Guests have praised the jubilant ambiance and scrumptious meals, ensuring that Shake A Leg is a destination worth returning to time and again.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Shake A Leg

Alaina Fields
Apr 9,2025
I’m a foodie and this is the Most delicious food I’ve had since I’ve been in Chicago!!! Jerk chicken egg rolls and Cajun pasta w salmon and I can’t forget the best cabbage I’ve ever had!!!! You won’t be disappointed !
Iesha Brown
Mar 29,2025
This MF place!!!!!! Absolutely amazing lol music is a vibe, ambiance is cool. Small in the inside but food is on point. I love to eat so I tried a couple of things. I will be back...
Lisa B.
Mar 12,2025
The food was fresh and great! Catfish on point. Sweet potatoes was a 10. I prefer white cheddar over regular Mac and cheese. Jerk chicken egg rolls are good but need a dipping sauce. They ran out of jerk sauce. I guess that's a good sign. The fruit punch was good. I'll definitely return to try more menu items. Service was great. Thanks guys.
Ms. Williams
Mar 11,2025
Came here with my sister, she ordered the wings and I ordered the catfish, everything was amazing. The sides were great. And the customer service was amazing. Music was such a vibe too! Will be back
FELICIA WILLIAMS
Feb 19,2025
Shake a Leg is a gem in the Austin community. I wanted to support my community and find great places for families to dine. I took my twins out to dinner for their 16th birthday and they loved the food and flavorful punch. The server and Manager were kind and the atmosphere was nice and cozy with a lot of great music. I most definitely recommend this cool place to dine out. Thank you for providing a safe and great place for my twins and I to enjoy the evening on their birthday. I’m definitely going back and I need to get out of the house more.
Tasha Martin
Feb 7,2025
The food was great. I took my pops here for his 90th bornday along with auntie. I had not seen pops eat as fast as he did in many many years. He has issues with chewing his food but he said he did not have a problem with chewing his food at Shake A Leg. We all ordered the catfish dinner and it was so delicious to us all. The fish and the cabbage was awesome. The rice we had which I think was a cajun flavor was not to pleasing to pops but was okay for me but not a side dish I would get again on my next visit. I have tried visiting several other days but the place had been closed a few days in the same week. Now that's my only issue!
Maya Rudder
Jan 18,2025
The jerk chicken nachos were so good! The seasoning was on point. Ordered to go, but inside was nice. Will be going back to try the famous catfish next
Danielle Sr.
Jan 16,2025
Bomb, bomb, bomb! The food was off the chain. The vibes are good, and so are the drinks. Hidden little gem out west.

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