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King Crab House Chicago
Master Critic Review
King Crab House Chicago
8.6
Opened in 1980, King Crab House is Chicago’s oldest crab house, serving snow crab, king crab legs, and shrimp boils in a casual, TV-lined Lincoln Park dining room. It’s where locals splurge on AYCE crab nights, seafood platters, and cold beer without a white-tablecloth vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
AYCE Snow Crab Special, King Crab Legs Dinner, Seafood Boil Platter
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: A decades-old crab house where AYCE snow crab and king crab legs anchor the experience.
Who should go: Crab lovers seeking a lively, old-school seafood house.
When to visit: Weeknight evenings for AYCE specials and easier seating.
What to order: AYCE Snow Crab Special, king crab legs, seafood boil platter.
Insider tip: Sit near the bar or patio for easier access to game-day drink specials and oyster deals.