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King Crab House, Chicago, IL

King Crab House

4.6
4.6
774 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–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

Menu

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What 774 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 is celebrated for its "excellent service" and "delicious seafood," making it a top choice for seafood enthusiasts. Its cozy, unpretentious atmosphere and "phenomenal value" are frequently praised. While some guests note occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience often leaves patrons eager to return.

774 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Samantha

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. John and Jen

    Chicago

    141 reviews

    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. GERRI

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Perle

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  6. Gillian

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! I got the 1lb king crab and oyster and my friend got the all you can eat and a crab cake. We sat in the back section. Phenomenal experience. We will be back!

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  7. GaryR

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty good no complaints well definitely be back

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  8. Aris

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Crab legs were fresh and tasty. Felt like we got our moneys worth. The service could’ve been better. I heard one server tell a party that he could offer them the happy hr bar specials even though we were in the main dining room and then tell another party that they couldn’t. They were slow and not generous or anticipatory with the refills but when requested we were able to get more crab.

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  9. Micah

    Indiana

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    King Crab Legs are expensive to buy. This place was excellent. The food was perfect and the service was great. The location is perfect, close to everything in Lincoln Park

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  10. JeffreyW

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants. The AYCE snow crab is fantastic! Service is awesome and friendly! It is always a treat to go here!

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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 774 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 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 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–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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