Bob Chinn's Crabhouse
- 393 S. Milwaukee Ave.
- Wheeling, IL 60090
- 847-520-3633
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Bob Chinn's is highest-volume restaurant in the area -- not to mention, one of the highest in the nation. It's all in the open here: staffers posts bills for all to see, proving how often deliveries of fresh seafood are made. A full line of seafood, as well as steaks, ribs and pork chops reign here; the top seller is the Alaskan king crab legs.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Milwaukee and Dundee.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- Pace Bus: 272
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Lunch: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11:30-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dinner: 4:30 -10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4:30-11:30 p.m. Friday; 3-11:30 p.m. Saturday; 3-10 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Seafood
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Preffered seating every day except Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Full bar and changing monthly wine list.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering, Kids Menu, and On-site Merchandise. T-shirts, sweats, hats.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities and Wifi. Three semi-private areas.
- Worth Noting:
- Chicago's choice winner. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Grilled and steamed seafood and fresh fish; Dungeness crab, fried fish sampler and blue crab claws are among the most popular items.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- 800 table seats.
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"Your new Breakfast menu"
By millens from Skokie, December 14, 2009
I We have been A Bob Chinn customer since Wilson Village Restaurant. We tried the new breakfast menu. My wife & I did not like the special pancake...
Report This Review"First Time, Last Time"
By nonnative from Wheeling, December 3, 2009
We are new to the area and hungry for some real seafood like we had in our previous home in South Carolina. Since Bob Chin's always appeared busy,...
Report This Review"A great experience!"
By Lis9937 from Prospect Heights, August 18, 2009
I went to Bob Chins for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and found it to be a great experience! The atmosphere was very laid back, but our ser...
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