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King Crab House, Chicago, IL

King Crab House

4.6
4.6
815 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
WE ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR INDOOR DINE-IN, PATIO, ALSO CARRY OUT AND DELIVERY ARE AVAILABLE. Please make your reservation on Open Table or call us directly . We are featuring a wide variety of seafood specials for all occasions with the most reasonable price. The specials are available for dine-in, carry out and delivery. For pick up please call the restaurant at (312)280-8990, and for delivery, order through Doordash, Grubhub, UBEREAT. Check our website at: www.kingcrabchicago.com for more details.

Settled back into its original Lincoln Park location, King Crab Chicago is a seafood staple in the city that is known for offering some of the most delicious seafood around. The restaurant also offers a handful of steaks and pastas in a lively, casual setting with a full service-bar, and high definition TV's for watching local sports games. Chicago's OLDEST Crab House! Serving Chicago More than 30 Years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 280-8990
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cy Sadaka
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross street
    We Are Located On Halsted And Willow.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking Available Thursday Through Saturday after 5:30pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 815 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Seafood

  • Chicago

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King Crab House offers delectable seafood with "amazing food and great deals," including standout crab legs and oysters. Guests frequently praise the "phenomenal experience" and "great service," with special mentions of attentive staff and vibrant atmosphere. Its value and menu variety make it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

815 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The all you can eat crab is a fantastic deal!! They kept bringing the crab without us needing to ask for more. New England clam chowder is fantastic too. Both my wife and I left stuffed and happy. We love this place and will definitely be coming back!

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  2. Alex

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server John was excellent. He was attentive yet not intrusive. He knew just when to come to the table to follow up with us. We ordered the 20 oz Jumbo Alaskan King Crab legs and the filet mignon. We are aware that not a lot of places are serving this delicacy, which is why we wanted to dine at this restaurant. Alas, one of the two pieces (the one with the claw) was dry, as if it was old. At $82 for 20 ounces, it was disappointing. The filet mignon was overcooked. We may give them another try but perhaps order something else.
    King Crab HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Alex, We're sorry to learn that part of your meal didn't meet your expectations. Regarding the filet mignon, a butterflied medium-well steak does cook through more than a standard cut, which may have contributed to the texture you experienced. That said, we always want our guests to be completely satisfied, and we would have been happy to address it during your visit. As for the Alaskan King Crab legs, we take great care in sourcing and preparing this delicacy, and we regret that one of the pieces was not up to our usual standards. Your feedback is important, and we'll be looking into this to ensure consistency. We truly appreciate your willingness to give us another try and would love the opportunity to provide a better experience next time. Thanks, Mitra, GM

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  3. anthony

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's my first time having dinner here, and the atmosphere is nice and the service is excellent.

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  4. Clayton

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Between the food and the service, this place is an absolute 10/10. Couldn’t recommend it more. The Filet Mignon and King Crab legs are both excellent!

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  5. Jennifer

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our server and we loved our food! Definitely recommend

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  6. Rama

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was treated like a king for my birthday! The Jumbo Alaskan King Crab legs are a must!! Oh and can’t forget about the dirty martini ‘s🍸. My server was truly a mixologist! Cant wait to get back! Thank you for a great birthday! 🥳

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  7. Cherlyn

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a 50th birthday dinner, a very good experience & the food was amazing.

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  8. Paul

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing. Daniel was great. First time here and we will be back.

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  9. Jahn Marie

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Haven't been here in about 10 years, and while the food was great (Restaurant Week!), the service was pretty bad. The owner's sister was at the check in and was completely overwhelmed. There were about 12 of us there for 2-top reservations between 6-6:30 and no seats; yet she saved a 6 top for someone who walked in at 6:20. We opted to grab a few bar seats that just opened instead of waiting longer. Server looked exhausted, barely spoke to us, and told us we were wrong about the side dish (online had a side dish, their menus didn't). So disorganized but good food. I'd recommend getting there really early or after 8.

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  10. elizabeth

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! Definitely we will be back. Loved the calamari

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FAQs

King Crab House does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. King Crab House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 280-8990.

King Crab House is rated 4.6 stars by 815 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for King Crab House

1816 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5059

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We Are Located On Halsted And Willow.
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking Available Thursday Through Saturday after 5:30pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cy Sadaka
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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