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King Crab Tavern & Seafood Grill


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#697 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Average price*: $ 40
  • Address: 1816 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5059
  • Phone:  (312) 280-8990
  • Fax:  312-280-8909

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5 of 5 stars
sarafoody   2 contributions
Chicago
Oct 15, 2009

I went to King Crab for dinner and drinks with some coworkers after work. The service was very friendly. They make you feel at home. My favorite part of the meal was the escargot appetizer. It was emmersed in butter which was delicous with the pita bread that they serve you. We all enjoyed the best Mai Tai's in the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Chicagomomto2   1 contribution
Chicago, IL
Oct 8, 2009

I wasn't expecting much, kinda looks like a bar from the outside - but was very pleasantly surprised. DH got the crab cakes and I got the blackened tilapia sandwich, both of which were awesome. Our appetizers were great too, and I have to admit it was some of the better seafood we've had in Chicago! more

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5 of 5 stars
cottoneyedjoe314_9   8 contributions
Chattanooga Tennessee
Jan 20, 2009

Wonderful place! Its like Florida in the middle of winter. Great Friendly Wait Staff, excellent food, Locals are very friendly. Specials are awesome. At the moment they are running 1# King Crab dinners or 6 oz Lobster Tails for $19.95. 65 cent oysters, 35 cent wings and a shrimp deal as well....Very Good Food! more

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1 of 5 stars
rosemary60   22 contributions
chicago, IL
Dec 31, 2008

have eaten at this place several times before and have enjoyed the food. but ownership must have changed because last night's food and service was highly unsatisfactory. the menu actually had "slashed" prices (lines running through the "old" price and a cheaper price posted)-however, they refused to honor the stated price when I presented a restaurant coupon and charged us... more

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Sep 24, 2008

The menu is appealing, but the food itself wasn't. There is much better seafood available in Chicago. more

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King Crab Tavern & Seafood Grill Address

1816 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5059
Tel: (312) 280-8990 Fax: 312-280-8909
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.