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Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar & Grill, Chicago, IL

Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar & Grill

3.8
3.8
5 Reviews
$30 and under
American
695 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60642, Chicago, IL 60642

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Hailed as the oldest crab house in Chicago, King Crab House offers timeless favorites and surprises guests with the freshest seafood around. Award-winning plates such as snow crab claws and steamed Dungeness crab await the hungry mouths of guests. Plates at King Crab House are served with daily deals and sides of fresh clams or oysters. For over 30 years, King Crab House has steamed the finest lobster and fish in the city. Unique flavors provide something new and exciting while also staying true to the natural flavors of the sea. Hearty plates filled with generous portions of crab and lobster are what keep loyal patrons coming back for more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 11:00pm; Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 12:00am; Sunday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Cross street
    Chicago and Milwaukee Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street and Valet are also available
  • Public transit
    We are very close to Chicago Ave and Milwaukee Ave and there is an EL stop there as well as many buses with routes to that intersection. We are 6-8 minutes from downtown via Taxi or UBER
  • Additional
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What people are saying

Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

5 Reviews
  1. Maverickfd

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 13, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A little off beaten path but less than 10 minute drive from Gold Coast. Free street parking. Oysters, escargot and king crabs were excellent. Would have liked legs cut but owner came to our table and cracked them for us. Still would have preferred a scissors to cut legs, or have this done in kitchen. Very surprised how few tables were occupied on Saturday night. Enjoyed the music and even danced as no one was around us. Owner compped desert after learning it was our first date. Place reminded me of Bob Chins, only much less crowded. Prices we're certainly less than Shaw's or Nicks or Hugo Frog. This place needs business and now is the time to check it out!

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  2. WindyCityLo VIP

    Chicago196 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 1, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Don't know if it was due to being early - or that it was halloween - or that it was raining - but this place was really quiet; fine was we were having a long overdue catching up conversation and the volume was delightfully low. but relocated "king crab" - always a good meal on north halsted - could use more business on north milwaukee. GO and check them out! oddles of specials!

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  3. RobertaN

    Chicago36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our grandson, age 12, wanted crab legs. It was our wedding anniversary so we decided to indulge him. I ordered lobster. The first one was wrong. The second, cooked correctly, was covered in butter - I don't like butter with lobster. The service was okay. The waitperson was very polite. The place is dark and dingy - romantic? Parking is tough. We still had fun!

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  4. MarieC

    Chicago6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 16, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The ambiance and decor really need help but I have to say they made up for that in the service and food. Our server was attentive and friendly. The food and drinks was great. The portion sizes was more than filling.

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  5. CGF330

    Chicago80 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 15, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been going to King Crab for twenty years. I was sad for the close on Halstead but very happy where they relocated. Great outdoor space for some great summer evenings. Food lived up to their reputation had a sampling of almost everything! However both times service has been on the slow side with few customers in the place. We actually would have ordered more if the waitress would have made an appearance other than delivering food. Actually had to ask the owner for a glass of wine? I will return there an hope for a better server next time.

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FAQs

Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar & Grill is rated 3.8 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. West Town

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Google Map for Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar & Grill

695 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60642, Chicago, IL 60642

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chicago and Milwaukee Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 11:00pm; Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 12:00am; Sunday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and Valet are also available
  • Public transit
    We are very close to Chicago Ave and Milwaukee Ave and there is an EL stop there as well as many buses with routes to that intersection. We are 6-8 minutes from downtown via Taxi or UBER
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer
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