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Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling, Wheeling, IL

Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling

4.7
4.7
49 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
393 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Since 1982, Bon Chinn's Crab House has been delighting guests with a friendly atmosphere and delicious seafood. Serving the freshest seafood from around the globe, this father/daughter-owned establishment is located on Milwaukee Avenue in Wheeling.Bob Chinn's specializes in seafood, most of which is delivered daily, but it is also well-known for quality wet-aged prime steaks and wide variety of fresh dishes. Guests can choose from pasta, appetizers, lobster, surf and turf, crab pots, shrimp, prime rib, oysters, scallops and more. The catch of the day is posted near the front of the establishment so guests can see exactly what seafood is on the menu.Bob Chinn's Crab House is open seven days a week and can accommodate parties upon request.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Izzy Sanchez
  • Neighborhood
    Wheeling
  • Cross street
    Dundee and Milwaukee Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Directions to Bob Chinn's Crab House station (Wheeling) with public transitThe following transit lines have routes that pass near Bob Chinn's Crab HouseBusBus: 234, 272.TrainTrain: NCS.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 49 people are saying

Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Seafood

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

  • North Suburbs

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse in Wheeling offers an outstanding seafood experience with "freshest seafood you'll ever taste" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fabulous meals" and "top-notch" quality. While some note higher prices, the consistently "amazing" food and engaging atmosphere make it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

49 Reviews
  1. SONIA VIP

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had Halibut which was delicious. The server was Kathy who is great. Enjoyable dinner.

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  2. Shelley VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I haven't been back to Bob Chinn's since before the Pandemic. The food was just as excellent as it always had been. Our waiter was wonderful, attentive, knew just the right time on everything and really did a nice job. Kudos to him! I must say, the dish I always order there was just as fabulous as I had remembered and the portions was just as generous as before. The price, however, nearly doubled! Yikes!

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  3. Mary

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience! Love! Love! ……the Mediterranean Sea Bass!
    Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Mary! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a wonderful experience at Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling. We're delighted that you love our Mediterranean Sea Bass and that you found our food, service, and value to be top-notch. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Corrine

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers were awesome, attentive and polite. Food was awesome as usual.
    Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Corrine, Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch and that Art—and his fellow team member—helped make it a memorable one. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to both of them! It means a lot to us that you highlighted not only the food and service but also the welcoming and attentive atmosphere. We're honored to be considered a neighborhood gem and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  5. David VIP

    Chicago29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    First visit was in 1988 when Bob had this place hopping with 2 hour wait times and those days lasted for many years. Since management changes over the years and the passing of Bob the place has never been the same yes we come here but from reservations to food it’s absolutely not the same. Prices are so out of touch to make up for the losses that it’s crazy. Having lunch 2 days ago the salmon BV was so overcooked the food is OK but nothing to brag about. Lunch for 2 get ready to pass $100 and Dinner for 2 if you have 1 cocktail will exceed $150. Those prices are 100% Without KCL or Lobster. Sad situation in an ever changing environment

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  6. Mary VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal as always! We were celebrating Easter early
    Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much, Mary! It’s always so nice to see you again. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your Easter celebration with us and had a fabulous meal. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  7. Bruce

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! The food was excellent! Great!
    Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Bruce! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling. It's fantastic to know that our food met your expectations and that our service was a hit! We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. ]

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  8. Jacqueline

    Chicago54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was truly exceptional! Thank you. Bit crowded and noise level was high. Food excellent! Famous garlic rolls were a disappointment because the rolls were stale hidden by not enough garlic or oil. Overall good and would go again.
    Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Jacqueline, Thank you so much for dining with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and received exceptional service—I'll be sure to share your kind words with our team. We appreciate your honest feedback about the garlic rolls and ambiance. We're sorry to hear the rolls didn’t meet your expectations and will be addressing this with our kitchen team to ensure they’re consistently served fresh and flavorful, as they should be. We’re grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  9. Allison

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I stopped in for her birthday lunch celebration. Art was our server and made sure to have our appetizers not come out all at once, keep our drinks full and to give us an awesome experience. We will definitely come back again.
    Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Allison, Thank you so much for celebrating your friend's birthday with us! We're thrilled to hear that Art helped make the experience special with attentive service and thoughtful timing—he'll be delighted to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great visit. Thank you

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  10. Wynastine

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. Great food. I will be going back soon
    Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hi Wynastine, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling! It's wonderful to know that our service and food met your expectations. We always strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 520-3633.

Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling is rated 4.7 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling

393 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dundee and Milwaukee Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Wheeling
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Directions to Bob Chinn's Crab House station (Wheeling) with public transitThe following transit lines have routes that pass near Bob Chinn's Crab HouseBusBus: 234, 272.TrainTrain: NCS.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Izzy Sanchez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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