Uriel Almarez: First time visiting, amazing stone crab bisque
Chicago magazine: There are charms to be had in the wonderful stone crab claws, the excellent grilled mahi-mahi with chimichurri and jicama slaw, and the luscious Key lime pie. Read more.
Barry Bloom: What can you say? It's my favorite meal in the country whether in Chi or Miami. Stone crabs, crispy hash browns, creamed spinach, slaw and signature key lime pie pictured above.
2. Shaw's Crab House
9.2
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 219 tips and reviews
dongbakse: fresh oyster, very big crab's legs and so many bankers
Hollyce Cervantes: Best crab. Great key lime pie. Cloudline Pinot Gris. And cory, the best waiter. This place is amazing!
Kate H.: Come here for oysters, lobster bisque, crab legs, live music, cold drinks, and lively company. ♡
3. Half Shell
8.3
676 W Diversey Pkwy (at Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews
Lauren Ernest: Oysters, Fried Oysters, Fried Catfish and Crab Cakes! Next time were going for the King Crab Legs... Amazing!
Sean Mallory: Crab cakes were awesome! Staff was really nice. Definitely worth another visit!
Adam Richardson: It was amazing. Little dive seafood place with great music and amazing snow crab.
4. The Angry Crab
8.5
5665 N Lincoln Ave (Fairfield), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · West Ridge · 36 tips and reviews
Michael Campbell: Everything is good, their maniac seasoning is the best. Shrimp, crab legs, crawfish with potatoes, andoullie sausage and corn is my vice.
Kevin L: Calamari was super tender with great sauces. Crab legs were sooo awesome!
Gus Borrmann: We had 3lb for two and it was enough. King Crab Legs are a must, headless shrimps are delicious. If you are not into spicy food, level 2 can be too hot already. Be prepared for smelly hands.
6. BIG & little's Restaurant
8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 140 tips and reviews
Kevin E.: Get the crab tostada and fries.... heck... get one of everything These guys know what they're doing! Fresh ingredients, simple and elegant composition, and only a light dent in the wallet.
Wes R: Soft Shell crab, shrimp and crawfish po boys on the specials menu!
Samantha Green: Awesome food...crab tostada, tilapia taco, shrimp po boy yummy! Very tiny, no A/C, no ice or bathroom available...so take it to go.
Erica L: Amazing meal. Get the baked goat cheese and tomato, steak frites, crab cake, elote corn, and short rib stroganoff
Megan Robertson: The corn is amazing! Surprisingly my fave item of the night. Crab cakes, beef stroganoff, and steak were excellent as well. Highly recommend.
Kelly 🍰: Bone-in ribeye medium rare, elote corn, shrimp cocktail, crab cake, French fries, whiskey sundae, several cocktails = elite
9. Mott Street
8.5
1401 N Ashland Ave (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Noble Square · 82 tips and reviews
N: I would highly recommend the following: brussel sprouts, crab brain fried rice, stuffed cabbage.
Michael Davis: Awesome neighborhood restaurant. The fried rice with crab brain and mushrooms with miso butter are especially great. Recommend!
Eater: The night market-themed menu features "everything wings," crab brain fried rice, and kimchi and Oaxaca spring rolls with chimichurri creme fraiche.
10. Mastro's Steakhouse
8.6
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews
Crain's Chicago Business: For a classic steakhouse start, try the relatively modest Dungeness crab cocktail, fresh and sweet, with its own small dry ice presentation. Or begin with the Mambo salad, a solid update on Caesar. Read more.
Lindsey Rosenson: Australian tomahawk steak and king crab gnocchi. Amazing!
Matthew Stern: Best of the best in Chicago. Pomeg martini, crab, bone in filet, butter cake! I've done all the work for you!
Myra Rubin: Crabmeat avocado salad, lobster salad, oysters & shrimp! Great place for some appetizers, bubbly & people watching :-)
Julie E: Sure, the steaks are outstanding. But the crab cakes are the best I've ever had.
Lili Liaskas: WR Cut sliced perfect for sharing .. And the crabmeat avocado for a starter is great
13. Indie Café
8.0
5951 N Broadway St (at Thorndale Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Edgewater · 43 tips and reviews
Jessica Reynolds: The sushi is the best I've had in the city. Try the Spicy Blue Crab, Spider, Sweet Potato Tempura, Summer Passion, or Volcano maki. They also have the BEST crab rangoon in the city.
Lacey Capps: Best Crab Rangoon I've experienced in the city; amazingly fresh sushi and conveniently BYOB! Enjoy:)
ivy t.: Free crab rangoon when u get $20 of food to go. Maki rolls are huge, chicken panang is delish, crab rangoon is home made and amazing
15. Batter & Berries
8.6
2748 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · North Side · 167 tips and reviews
Jessica Kim: Deconstructed crab omelette is to die for. Fluffy egg and fresh ingredients.
Alpha Daly: This place is awesome the lobster crab cakes and French toast flight is really great and the coffee was always topped off before we had to ask. Try the community table
cami j.: all the French toast is fantastic, the maple butter is delicious, and the crab benedict is one of the best I've had-the crab cakes had so much crab and the perfect amount of breading!