King Crab House

4.6

780 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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
Website
http://kingcrabchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Cy Sadaka

Location
1816 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5059
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

Popular dishes

What 780 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Seafood
Chicago
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

King Crab House offers an exceptional seafood dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "fresh and succulent" king crab legs and oysters, and the all-you-can-eat crab option is a hit. The restaurant's lively ambiance and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite for celebrations.

780 Reviews

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Natalie
Chicago
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service was very slow… took thirty minutes for our first round of crab legs to come out (ayce). Water was refilled inconsistently (towards the end we all sat with empty glasses even after asking for water, had to ask twice) Noted it was my birthday on the reservation & waiter was told it was my birthday but didn’t get the birthday dessert like the other tables around me had gotten. Crab legs were very yummy, best part of the experience.
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Kevin
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was terrific. We enjoyed the boil in a bag meals and the raw oysters. Delicious.
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Mark
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The jumbo king crabs were exceptionally good; loved it.
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jon
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great seafood, large quantities, very good prices.
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Austin
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience on Thanksgiving. We are huge seafood people who are normally picky and say to only eat it from the coasts. However, the food was so fresh. The oysters were some of the meatiest ones I’ve ever ate before and they were full of flavorful filling. We split the 2 pounds of jumbo king crab legs and added a steak to split also. Everything was cooked exactly how ordered. I do wish they gave you scissors to cut your king crab with instead of just a shucker since those shells can be a lot harder to handle on the joints and knuckles
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, the lobster roll was delectable so was the crab cake.
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Samantha
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend!! Great food and service, would go back
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John and Jen
VIP
Chicago
146 reviews
5.0
146 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We recently visited King Crab House and had an amazing experience! The ambiance is lively and welcoming, with a perfect blend of casual and elegant decor. The service was exceptional – our server was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. The food was outstanding! We tried the crab legs, and they were fresh, succulent, and cooked to perfection. The garlic butter crab legs and spicy Cajun butter crab legs were a hit. We also tried the oysters, which were incredibly fresh and delicious. The cocktails were impressive as well. Overall, King Crab House is a must-visit for seafood lovers. The quality, service, and atmosphere make it a top choice for any occasion. I'll definitely be coming back!
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GERRI
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We made a reservation for 2 to celebrate a special birthday. It’s been a few years since visiting KCH and especially now that they are are back home on Halstead street, with the backyard patio. We arrived early for our reservation, but we were immediately accomodated. The food and atmosphere was great - everyone was laughing and having a good time.
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Perle
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
King Crab has a variety of special pricing deals. We loved the 2 pounds of Jumbo King Crab for two. They also offer a 15% discount if you are going to the theater that evening.
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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 780 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://kingcrabchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 280-8990

King Crab House

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Order delivery or takeout

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Popular dishes

Oysters

Filet Mignon

1 lbs Snow Crab Legs

Menu

What 780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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