Bob Chinn's Crabhouse Rstrnt
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Bob Chinn's is committed to providing the freshest food from around the globe. Our "Jet Fresh" seafood is delivered daily from the highest quality providers. We are also determined to offer our customers the largest selection and the best value.
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Top Sentiments among Bob Chinn's Crabhouse Rstrnt Reviewers
Soft shell crabs
Great garlic bread
Fresh fish sampler
Best steaks
Good Mai Tai
Large parties
Big menu selection
Huge Crab legs
Great garlic rolls
Good lobster tails
Customer Reviews (37 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2010If you love crab legs this is the place to go. Its a little pricey, but its definitely worth it. No particular dress code, you will see peo... (more)
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on Citysearch Sep 17, 2009I purchased a fish sampler at Bob chins. I did not get what I ordered. I work 10 minutes from the restaurant. When I called to complain t... (more)
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on Citysearch Jul 07, 2009This is the best seafood place ever! The garlic rolls are just worth going for. My favorite dish is the blue crab claws warm in garlic butte... (more)
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on Citysearch Jul 01, 2009We have been to Bob Chinn's almost every other week and never have been so disappointed. Feel cheated by small portions. Ordered Kona Crab (... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 18, 2009This is not a place to take someone special if you would like to impress (first date, client...) someone. We took my mother there on mother'... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2009First off, let me say that Chinn's suffers from one major fault - their prices are very expensive. On the flip side? They have tons of var... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2008My first time ever coming to this restaurant was a few years ago. After that i decided it will be my fav for seafood urges!! This restauran... (more)
Twinturbine93
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2008Being 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... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2008The food and atmosphere was great. I went there for my friend's birthday and they were very nice. There is lots of room, so it is a great pl... (more)
carolruth
on Citysearch Aug 02, 2008I 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... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2008While visiting relatives in the area we decided to go to our favorite place for a late lunch. Order the oysters for an appetizer to start th... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2008Bob Chinn is a very good seafood restaurant for the family. I bring my family every year. keep up the good cooking.Also, if I may i would li... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2008Amazingly fresh food that hits your senses. Taste is divine, and the atmosphere is very friendly. If your taste buds can take the heat, try ... (more)
moko13
on Citysearch Jan 11, 2008What 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... (more)
vegitoboi
on Citysearch Oct 08, 2007I was here recently for my neice's baptism reception. However, after 5 minutes of the adults acting like the babies they were holding I up and left the party, but not the place, obviously. I actually found my way to the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2007Great customer service & the best sea food by far that I have ever had. Mai Tai's are very good but they sneak up on you.Steaks are top notc... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 03, 2007This is the best place for fresh seafood & steaks. We drive 2 hours from Wisconsin just to eat here. Every time we have eaten here the food ... (more)
erikturn
on Citysearch Nov 26, 2006WE GO THERE AT LEAST TWICE A MONTH FOR THE GARLIC SHRIMP, BLUE CRAB APPETIZER AS WELL AS THE CALAMARI. THEY ARE THE BEST APPETIZER. YOU MUST ALWAYS TRY THEIR KING CRAB LEGS, BOILED LOBSTER, AND THE GRILLED TUNA WITH... (more)
emiliobasa
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2006on my short weekend trip to chicago, we drove out to the bob chinns in wheeling. great seafood! we split the king crab legs, a fried sampler, and a pitcher of mai tais. the service was good (she poured the mai tais for us... (more)
aodhan51
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2006I live in Memphis but get to Chicago 3-5 times a year, and I go to Bob Chinn's at least twice on each visit. No doubt, it is the best, freshest seafood in Chicago. I've never had anything bad there. The steaks are terrific... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 17, 2006If you love seafood you'll love Bob Chinn's. The food is fresh and there is alot to choose from. Everything I've ever ordered from there I'v... (more)
reyncloud
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2006I've visited Bob Chinn's approximately 5-6 times in the past few years. I agree with most of the reviews already listed here....HOWEVER...=) The food is the best around - I know it's a crab place, but let loose a little... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2005A bit difficult to get to but well worth the drive. The drinks are out of this world and the food is fresh. Seafood is flown daily and you c... (more)
katherine943
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2005I have been going to Bob Chinns since they opened. I grew up in Wheeling and I have never had better seafood anywhere. They have a wonderful staff. I love it!!! I would kill to have thye Hawaiian Luau cake recipie it is to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2005I love the food at Bob Chin's. Best shrimp I every had. Everything is so fresh and the salids are fresh too. It's hard to get a good salid... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2005I have been here once but I heard so many great things about the restaruant. I think the service is what stood out the most. The waiter was ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 13, 2005The food at Bob Chin's is a no-frills seafood joint with delicious fish flown in fresh everyday. It's a huge restaurant and we've never wai... (more)
onikolai
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2004Visited Chicago and saw this packed...wondered how good can their seafood be? And well it wasn't that great...Just lacked taste..had the crab...my guests had some fried fish..maybe we picked the wrong thing or are... (more)
patbubo
on Citysearch Jul 19, 2004Take the money you would have spent here, and bring it somewhere with ambience and real plates. The seafood is fresh, but for the price I prefer Pappadeaux or a place where the chef has more flair with his recipes. Here... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2004<b>The Scene</b><br>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... (more)
gbwenslow
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2003Bob Chinn's is a seafood carnival. Larger than life in many ways, the restaurant is a true experience. Almost every seafood fancy can be accomodated here, and the freshness of the fish is a certainty given the daily... (more)
ppiszek
on Citysearch Mar 10, 2003I strongly recommend Chicagoans or tourists experience this famous crab house at least once. That said, let me succinctly explain why I have not given any 10s for such a fun restaurant. Yes the crab, lobster and... (more)
Devious12345
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2003BOB CHINNS IS THE BEST SEAFOOD RESTURANT END OF STORY NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID... AND THE HAVE GOOD PRICINGS JUST LOOK AT OTHER SEAFOOD RESTURANTS AND COMPARE THE PRICES FOR WHAT YOU GET AND THE QUALITY OF FOOD YOU... (more)
jopa82
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2002Great king crab legs! I love the steak medallions! whatever you like, there's lots to choose from. And how could you not like the complimentary cups and crab leg cutters they give you!... (more)
chicabuf
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2002This place has a really delicious seafood with quite a bit to choose from. Their combos are a great choice if you want to try more than just one dish. And the average price is not $41 and up!! With an appetizer and... (more)
cathy_kao
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2002We go to Rosemont for convention shows 4 times a year and Bob Chinn's in Wheeling is always a Must Go for us! The best seafood AND steak I have ever had! Try the Kona or Dungeness Crab in garlic style! But try not go on a... (more)
bocachic
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2002Their dinner prices are a little high but lunch really nice portions and reasonably priced,fast service not really personal,wholesome food................ (more)