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.
Cat Gao: Get the stone crab, spinach stuffed mushrooms, crab bisque, and roasted corn. Food and service were both fantastic.
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
9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 220 tips and reviews
Kate H.: Come here for oysters, lobster bisque, crab legs, live music, cold drinks, and lively company. ♡
Kate Davison: Elderflower martini is amazing. Perfectly balanced. Services is very friendly and the food is amazing. Best lobster and crab I've had this year. We will come back here every time we come to Chicago.
Beril Esen: Amazing atmosphere: If you come here, you'll listen to live music with songs from Al Green while tasting delicious seafood. Order the king crab legs; you won't regret it. Scallops are a bit overrated.
3. Half Shell
8.2
676 W Diversey Pkwy (at Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews
Tim P: Can't go wrong with the soft shell crab on a bun
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!
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!
Eater: Famous for their crab legs, Angry Crab is one of Eater's essential 2016 restaurants. So go there quickly, get the king crab legs and don't forget to BYOB! Read more.
Mindi: The crab cakes are great! Actual real lumps of crab. Not much filler. The filet is incredibly tender. And the chargrilled shrimp is well seasoned. Be sure to get a reservation, even on weeknights!
ISC Chicago: The crab cake is the best I've ever had. The frog legs aren't too shabby, either. Save room for desserts: they're humongous!
Anthony Handley: Best crab cakes in Chicago. Pair one with a steak for surf and turf. You won't regret it.
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.
8. Catch 35 Chicago
8.4
35 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 77 tips and reviews
Patrick O'Malley: Crab bisque, Maryland crab cakes, tuna sushi rolls, blackened swordfish, & then pecan pie... all accompanied by some Alpha King... all excellent!
Jennifer Lopez: Soooo good and decently priced. We had the Hawaiian Tuna, crab cake, scallops and crab bisque and everything was delicious Mmmmmm. Rafael (waiter) rocks !
Randolph Weis: Oysters are fresh with presented very well. Crab cake is fantastic: no fillers and flaky and moist. Nice jazz trio.
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
10. Mott Street
8.7
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.
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
12. Mastro's Steakhouse
8.9
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!
14. Batter & Berries
8.3
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!
15. 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