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Mon-Thu 11am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-10:30pm
Fri 11am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-11:30pm
Sat 11:30am-11:30pm
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse Rstrnt
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Bob Chinn's Crab House
The Owner
Bob Chinn's Crab House
Owner
With a vast seafood menu and crab specialty, this restaurant provides "a seafood lover's dream."
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Fasten your seat belt for one of the most stimulating dining experiences in Chicago. No two nights are the same inside this 650-seat Wheeling establishment, which is consistently one of the highest-grossing restaurants in the country. Employing 350 people, from oyster shuckers to highly trained waitstaff, this is a well-oiled operation. The come-as-you-are clientele illustrates a comfortable, albeit hectic environment. – – The Food – A mind-boggling daily menu of fresh flown-in seafood features rarities like flaky Hawaiian onaga and melt-in-your-mouth…
10/16/08
Not as fresh as you think
by Twinturbine93 at Citysearch
Being a former Chinn's employee, I must say that just about EVERYTHING is precooked, from the fresh fish to the crabs. Don't think that you are the first one to taste your food either, because the line cooks all have their fingers in your dish tasting it. The fresh fish in cooked about 95% of the way before you even order it. Bob Chinn himself hate Americans and fat people, even though he was born right in Minnesota, not China.
08/02/08
I tripped on the carpet in the waiting line, fell down, knee bleeding. Alarmed hostess gets Bob Chinn who proceeds to insult me, says maybe my husband tripped me. He was rude, offensive. Stay away.
by carolruth at Citysearch
I tripped on carpet in waiting line, fell on all 4rs, knee bleeding thru slacks. Alarmed hostess gets Bob Chinn who proceeds to insult me, says maybe my husband tripped me. Says "we call ambulances all the time." He doesn't deserve your business.
- Cons: The rudest most insulting restauranteuer I've ever seen!
01/11/08
Luv those crabs
by moko13 at Citysearch
What a great seafood place. I rarely found a good seafood place around but this one is awesome. The crabs were fresh and huge. They cook it in several different ways hot and cold. However, the food is kinda pricey. I also think the place is not too cozy. Too crowded and loud. The service was wonderful. The server guided us through all the menu and gave the right suggestions.
- Pros: food, service
- Cons: price too expensive
The Details on Bob Chinn's Crab House
Know Before You Go:
Chinn's doesn't take reservations on Saturdays; call ahead to put your name on the "preferred seating" list, which will cut your wait in half.
What to Drink:
Signature mai tais are popular and potent, and Chinn's serves 850 of them daily. And you can take the cup home.
Save Money:
Monday to Thursday, 3:30pm-6pm and 9pm-close, order a drink in the bar and grab a burger, wings, fish kebabs, a half-dozen oysters or clams, and more for just $1.95.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
In the bar
Message from Bob Chinn's Crab House
- Menu
- Mai Tai
- Shrimp Special
With a vast seafood menu and crab specialty, this restaurant provides "a seafood lover's dream."
