The Crab Pad

Name: The Crab Pad
Address: 2529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60647-2629
Telephone: (773) 360-8332
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (39)

$30 and under

Seafood

2529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2629

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly
Great for happy hour

Come visit us at The Crab Pad. Seafood boil in a bag with a twist. End your meal with build your own popsicle bar. BONUS: BYOB

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 360-8332
Website
http://www.thecrabpad.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2629
Neighborhood
Logan Square
Cross street
Sacramento
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Blue Line off Logan Square stop
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Taco Tuesday: 6 Mini Fish Tacos$6.00
2lbs Shrimp$29.00
1lb Headless or Whole Shrimp. Pick Your Base (All Garlic Butter Base Except for House Boil option): Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper, Crab Pad Style (House Cajun), House Boil - No Butter/Cajun Dry Rub, House Boil - No Butter/Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, House Boil- No Butter/No Seasoning

Appetizers

Photo Id Must Be Present for All Credit Card Transaction or For Pick-Up

Spicy Cajun Fries$7.00
Garlic Noodles$8.00
Calamari$8.00
Hushpuppies (8)$5.00
Fries$4.00
Crab Rangoon (6)$5.00
Loaded Tots$9.00
with or without bacon: with Bacon, NO bacon, Fried Egg +$2
Fish (3) and Chips$10.00
Jalapeno Rolls (6)$5.00
Fried Shrimp Basket (6) and Fries$10.00
Fish (2) + Shrimp (3) Basket$12.00
Elotes$3.00
Pick 1: Original (Mexican Style), Crab Pad Way (With Hot Cheetos)
Chicken Tenders (3) and Fries$8.00
Mini Fish Taco (3)$5.00
Nacho Fries$6.00
Flamin Mac and Cheese$6.00
Kids Meal$5.95
Choose 1: Spaghetti and Fries, Chicken Bites (6) and Fries, Garlic Butter Pasta and Fries, Cheese Sticks (3) and Fries, Mac and Cheese (no cheetos) and Fries. Choose 1: Diet Coke, Coke, Sprite, Orange Soda, Lemonade Only
Mac and Cheese Balls (3)$5.00
Mozzarella Sticks (5)$5.00
Regular Tots$6.00
Wings (6) + Fries$12.00
Wing Flavor: Plain, BBQ, Buffalo, Thai, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parm, Cajun Wings
Wings (6)$10.00
Wing Flavor: Plain, BBQ, Buffalo, Thai, Lemon Pepper
Crab Fries$12.00
Extra Nacho Cheese$1.00
Extra Condiments$0.50
Popsicle$5.00
Build Your Own Pop - See Flavors In House

Seafood

Due To High Fraud Photo ID And Credit Card Must Match for Pick up

Build Your Own Bag
Create Your Own Bag. Pick Your Seafood: Crawfish +$13.99, Whole Shrimp +$15.99, Headless Shrimp +$16.99, Mussels +$14.99, Clams +$13.99, Snow Crab Legs +$34.99, King Crab Legs +$59.99, Lobster Tail +$19.99, Half Order Snow +$19. Pick your Seasoning (All Garlic Butter Base Except for House Boil option): Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper, Crab Pad Style (House Cajun), House Boil- No Butter/No Seasoning, House Boil - No Butter/Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, House Boil - No Butter/Cajun Dry Rub. Add-ons / Sides: Plain Noodles (on the side) +$3, Corn (1) +$1, Boiled Egg +$1, Cornbread +$3, Sausage (3) +$2, Potatoes (3) +$1.50, Green Beans +$3, Broccoli +$3, Lime, Salt Pepper, Side of Crab Pad Style (1oz) +$1, Side of Lemon Pepper (1oz) +$1, Side of Garlic Butter (1oz) +$1
Pick 2$29.00
Second Pick= 1/2lb Shrimp + Rice, Potatoes, or Fries. First Pick: Half Pound Snow Crab, Whole Shrimp, Headless Shrimp. Second Pick: Crawfish, Clams, Mussels, Half Whole Shrimp, Half Headless Shrimp
Lovers Cove$79.00
Good For 2) Comes with crawfish or clams, lobster tail, snow crab legs, shrimp, corn (2), and potatoes (6). No substitute Comes with crawfish or clams, lobster tail, snow crab legs, shrimp, corn (2), and potatoes (6
Family Pack$155.00
Comes with 2lb snow crab legs, (Choose 2) Crawfish/Mussels/Clams, 2lb shrimp, 2 garlic nooldes, 2 rice, 6 potatoes, and 2 Fries. Pick Your Greens (Included): Green Beans, Brocolli
1lb Snow + 1/2lb Shrimp$44.00
1/2lb Headless or Whole Shrimp. Comes with: Potatoes
1lb Shrimp + 1/2lb Snow Combo$34.99
1lb Headless or Whole Shrimp. Comes with: Potatoes (3)
King Crab+Shrimp Special$64.99
1lb King + 6/7 Shrimp + Potatoes 3. Headless or Whole Shrimp
Shrimp & Crawfish or Clams$23.00
Comes with 1/2lb Shrimp + 1lb Crawfish or Clams + Potatoes. Headless or Whole Shrimp
Veggie Bag
Must Select 3. Add-ons / Sides (Minimum 3): Required Corn (1) +$1, Potatoes (3) +$1.50, Plain Noodles (on the side) +$3, Green Beans +$3, Broccoli +$3, Boiled Egg +$1, Sausage (3) +$2

Add Ons/Other

Potatoes (3)$1.50
Sausage (3)$2.00
Boiled Egg$2.00
Broccoli$3.00
Corn (1)$1.00
Green Beans$3.00
Plain Noodles (on the Side)$3.00
Cornbread (2)$3.00
Rice$2.00
Extra Butter (1oz)$1.00
Extra Crab Pad Sauce (1oz)$1.00
Extra Garlic Butter (1oz)$1.00
Extra Lemon Pepper Sauce (1oz)$1.00
Extra Rajun Cajun (1oz)$1.00
Jar of Sauce 8oz$7.00
Bottle House Orange Sauce$5.00

Plates

Garlic Butter Pasta$4.99
Garlic Butter Pasta with your choice of Seafood
Fried Lemon Pepper Shrimp Plate$14.00
Lemon Pepper Shrimp (Head On) (6) with Rice or Garlic Noodles. Rice or Garlic Noodles: Sub Garlic Noodles +$4, with Rice
Fried Shrimp Plate$15.00
Fried Headless Shrimp with Rice or Garlic Noodles. Rice or Garlic Noodles: Sub Garlic Noodles +$4, with Rice
Fried Fish Plate$14.00
Fish + Broccolli + Rice. Rice or Garlic Noodles: Rice, Sub Garlic Noodles +$4
Wings (6) + Rice$12.00
Wing Flavor: Plain, BBQ, Buffalo, Thai, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parm, Cajun Wings
Cajun Shrimp Plate$12.99
Headless or Whole Shrimp: Half Headless Shrimp, Half Whole Shrimp. Rice or Garlic Noodle: Rice, Sub Garlic Noodles +$4
Tomato White Wine Pasta$4.99
Simmered in white wine and tomato base with a hint of spice
Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta$4.99
Trio Pasta$27.99
Pick Your Pasta Base. Comes with Mussels, Clams, and Shrimp. Pick Your Pasta Base: Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper, Crab Pad Style, Tomato White Wine

Drinks

Boba Tea$4.00
Hot Tea$2.00
Tea Lemonade$3.50
Soda$2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Soda, Ginger Ale Tonic Water, Tonic
Hot Chocolate$3.00
Soda Refill$0.50
Kids Drink$1.50
Soda: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Soda, Ginger Ale Tonic Water, Tonic

Cater

Garlic Noodles Tray (2 Tray)$70.00
Wings (24)$35.00
Wing Flavor: Plain, BBQ, Buffalo, Thai, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parm, Cajun Wings
Cater Hush Puppies (80)$49.00
5lbs Whole Shrimp$69.65
5lbs Crawfish$59.95

What 39 people are saying

The Crab Pad reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.1Service
3.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Crab Pad offers a vibrant atmosphere with "flavorful seafood" and "big portions." While some find the pricing "affordable," others note it as "overpriced." Highlights include excellent service from staff like "Nina" and owner "Teresa," and a "great experience" with "amazing" food. Parking can be challenging on Milwaukee Ave.

39 Reviews

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Daniel
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My food experience was not all that great. The noodles was over cook, appeared to be microwave heated. The seasoning on my King crab, lobster tail, corn and blane and King crab looks like snow crab. My server was excellent (Lex) attempted to correct my concerns but insisted she didn't.
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Eric
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
I just feel like it’s over priced the food was not that good the fish was slimy on the inside and the sea food boil juice was thick no flavor to much garlic but I loved the waiters they were nice.
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Enrique
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It's was good atmosphere an good.vibe but service a bit slow but then again it's mother day good overall
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Shantell
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I saw this place on social media and thought I’d give it a try. Yeah, it was definitely OVERRATED. The sauces were more oily than anything. The wings were not seasoned. You don’t get much food at all for the pricing. Include with fact that it’s on Milwaukee Ave, so good luck with parking because they don’t have a parking lot for their customers. The music was nice and the teas were nice. I would NOT recommend.
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zoeeii
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a good experience. The food was good. The little ice cream bars was good. It was just a different experience and we loved it. It’s about getting out our conference zone exploring new foods and different neighborhoods. We had a good time. My grandson ate his little heart out it felt good thank you The Crab Pad We will meet again.
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Wanda
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Wait staff was caring and helpful. The owner Teresa was so friendly and talkative and very generous with her explanations of the menu, options and recommendations. I will definitely go back.
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Janice
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our reservation was at 9pm. We didn’t get water until 9:35 and food at 10:40. Upon arrival it took about 10 mins to be recognized for seating. The staff was not friendly and the food quality was poor. We visited based on TikTok recommendation and was very disappointed. The restaurant wasn’t clean either. Will never visit again for a 2nd chance.
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Quenicia
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, it didn't take forever for them to bring the food out. Seafood was very flavorful. I give them a 10/10.
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Erica
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bags are a little pricey if u want shrimp, crab and crawfish but flavorful. The teas are cute gestures but taste like water
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Jammie VIP
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is great and the prices are affordable. Would recommend 10/10.
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The Crab Pad offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 360-8332.

The Crab Pad is rated 4 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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2529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2629

Additional information

Cross street
Sacramento
Neighborhood
Logan Square
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Blue Line off Logan Square stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.thecrabpad.com/
Phone number
(773) 360-8332

The Crab Pad

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

May's Special

Garlic Aioli Truffle Tots$12.00

Specials

Spicy Dynamite Mussels (5)$8.00

Jar of House Orange Sauce$5.00

Mystery Box - 5 Popsicles$20.00

Tuesday Special

Taco Tuesday: 6 Mini Fish Tacos$6.00

2lbs Shrimp$29.00

Appetizers

Spicy Cajun Fries$7.00

Garlic Noodles$8.00

Calamari$8.00

Hushpuppies (8)$5.00

Fries$4.00

Crab Rangoon (6)$5.00

Loaded Tots$9.00

Fish (3) and Chips$10.00

Jalapeno Rolls (6)$5.00

Fried Shrimp Basket (6) and Fries$10.00

Fish (2) + Shrimp (3) Basket$12.00

Elotes$3.00

Chicken Tenders (3) and Fries$8.00

Mini Fish Taco (3)$5.00

Nacho Fries$6.00

Flamin Mac and Cheese$6.00

Kids Meal$5.95

Mac and Cheese Balls (3)$5.00

Mozzarella Sticks (5)$5.00

Regular Tots$6.00

Wings (6) + Fries$12.00

Wings (6)$10.00

Crab Fries$12.00

Extra Nacho Cheese$1.00

Extra Condiments$0.50

Popsicle$5.00

Seafood

Build Your Own Bag

Pick 2$29.00

Lovers Cove$79.00

Family Pack$155.00

1lb Snow + 1/2lb Shrimp$44.00

1lb Shrimp + 1/2lb Snow Combo$34.99

King Crab+Shrimp Special$64.99

Shrimp & Crawfish or Clams$23.00

Veggie Bag

Add Ons/Other

Potatoes (3)$1.50

Sausage (3)$2.00

Boiled Egg$2.00

Broccoli$3.00

Corn (1)$1.00

Green Beans$3.00

Plain Noodles (on the Side)$3.00

Cornbread (2)$3.00

Rice$2.00

Extra Butter (1oz)$1.00

Extra Crab Pad Sauce (1oz)$1.00

Extra Garlic Butter (1oz)$1.00

Extra Lemon Pepper Sauce (1oz)$1.00

Extra Rajun Cajun (1oz)$1.00

Jar of Sauce 8oz$7.00

Bottle House Orange Sauce$5.00

Plates

Garlic Butter Pasta$4.99

Fried Lemon Pepper Shrimp Plate$14.00

Fried Shrimp Plate$15.00

Fried Fish Plate$14.00

Wings (6) + Rice$12.00

Cajun Shrimp Plate$12.99

Tomato White Wine Pasta$4.99

Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta$4.99

Trio Pasta$27.99

Drinks

Boba Tea$4.00