Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling

4.6 (705)

$30 and under

Seafood

393 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling

4.6

$30 and under

Seafood

Wheeling

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2 people

3 Nov 2026

21:00

Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

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 12:00–16:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 15:00–21:00
Phone number
(847) 520-3633
Website
http://www.bobchinns.com/indexmain.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Izzy Sanchez

Location
393 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Area
Wheeling
Cross Street
Dundee and Milwaukee Ave
Parking Details
Private Lot
Public transport
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
Gluten-free Options

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4.6

(705)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Bob Chinn's Crabhouse in Wheeling delights seafood lovers with its "phenomenal food" and "great experience." Known for "freshest seafood," the restaurant boasts a "broad, varied menu" and "great service." Highlights include soft shell crabs and garlic bread rolls, making it a "favorite" for special occasions and family dining.

705 Reviews

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Mariah
Western Kentucky / SW Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience across the board! I will definitely be revisiting in the future. The staff were exceptional (especially our server Felipe) and were very informative when we had questions about what to order. From their signature Mai Tai to the main dishes everything was perfection. I would highly suggest ordering their seafood boil if able as you got to try a little bit of everything in one dish.
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the whole experience — from our team’s attentive service to the signature Mai Tai and the main dishes. We’re glad the seafood boil let you taste a bit of everything. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Mary Ann Gold
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent as always .. fried shrimp,Cantonese shrimp,side salad,clam chowder,egg rolls etc..also thank you to new server Alberto.. very kind..also prices are very fair and quality is top notch..as are 99% of employees .. who are dedicated ..
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the fried shrimp, Cantonese shrimp, side salad, clam chowder, and egg rolls. We appreciate you noticing our fair prices and the quality of the food. We’re glad the service left a positive impression, and we will share your praise with the team. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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Lynn
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a weekday night. There were only a few customers. It was an enjoyable experience. The meals were a bit pricey.
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Sue Ellen
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my son’s birthday and everyone was so nice. I wish I can remember by server’s name, she was so helpful, knowledgeable and very sweet. Made the experience great. Please let her know she did amazing for the party of 7 celebrating on 10/28 that night.
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for choosing to celebrate your son’s birthday with us! We are thrilled the server who helped your party of seven on 10/28 made the night special. We will share your kind words with the team. We appreciate you taking the time to recognize her, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Jeanne
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Been coming to this restaurant since they opened. Food and service have always been incredible! I drive from Wisconsin (90 minutes) it is so worth the drive. Yesterday we had the most incredible waiter ever. Alberto is the most amazing person, he made 2 old ladies feel very special, he is a treasure!♥️
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for being with us since we opened and for making the 90-minute drive from Wisconsin — that means a lot. We are thrilled the food and service hit the mark yesterday. We are especially glad that your server made both guests feel so special. We will share your kind words with the team. Safe travels back!
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Jake
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I much appreciated warm welcome, excellent service, delicious foods & drinks. Our guests enjoyed a lot at the restaurant.
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the kind review. We're thrilled you received a warm welcome and enjoyed our service, food, and drinks. It makes us very happy that your guests had such a good time. We hope to welcome you all back soon for another relaxed, delicious visit.
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Lisa
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food has gone down in quality, my fish wasn’t cooked like it was supposed to be. Salad bar way over priced for what was on it. This was supposed to be a birthday celebration and was never acknowledged. Not sure we will be back
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 7 days ago
We're sorry your birthday celebration fell short. Thank you for letting us know the fish was undercooked, the salad bar felt overpriced, and that your special occasion was not acknowledged. We appreciate this feedback. If you would like to share more details about your visit, please reach out so we can better understand what happened. We hope you’ll consider visiting again.
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Robin Gold
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed two of the specials, twin crab stuffed lobster tails and the lobster pot pie. Both were delicious and would definitely order again! Our server, Caesar, was great, very attentive on a busy night. We celebrated anniversaries and were treated to the strawberry shortcake desert, excellent! Overall a great evening!!
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us and for the kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the twin crab‑stuffed lobster tails and the lobster pot pie — those are favorites. We’re also pleased the strawberry shortcake and attentive service helped make your evening special. We look forward to serving you again!
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K Gold
Chicago / Illinois52 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Birthday dinner here was quality and festive as expected tho wasn’t expecting crab legs to now be $200/lb!!!!! All 8 of us enjoyed our meals and our waiter Keith was entertaining! You always know the seafood will be fresh and delicious and for a special occasion worth the splurge.
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for choosing us for your birthday celebration. We're glad the dinner felt festive and that all eight of you enjoyed your meals. It's wonderful to hear the seafood was fresh and delicious and that the service added to the fun. We understand the surprise at the crab leg pricing given market fluctuations. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another special occasion.
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Lisa
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had the porterhouse steak combo with four lobster tails and the steak was amazing for a seafood restaurant. The sides were fantastic, and we also had the coconut cake for dessert. It was the best. Not too sweet. The cake itself was fluffy and had just the right amount of flavor. I had a really enjoyable night at Bob’s Chins. I haven’t been here in a while, and I can’t wait to come back.
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for coming back and for the wonderful review. We are so glad the porterhouse steak and lobster tails hit the mark, and that you enjoyed the sides. It is great to hear the coconut cake was fluffy and not too sweet. We look forward to welcoming you back to Bob’s Chins soon.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–16:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 15:00–21:00
Phone number
(847) 520-3633
Website
http://www.bobchinns.com/indexmain.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Izzy Sanchez

Location
393 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Area
Wheeling
Cross Street
Dundee and Milwaukee Ave
Parking Details
Private Lot
Public transport
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
Gluten-free Options

FAQs

Bob Chinn's Crabhouse in Wheeling feels like a big, retro nautical crab house, think a tiki-style bar, Hawaiian-shirt servers, multiple dining rooms and handy wash stations for shellfish, all wrapped in a casual, comfortable atmosphere.

Portions at Bob Chinn's tend to be generous, guests often mention leaving comfortably full and sometimes taking leftovers home.

Yes, Bob Chinn's is frequently chosen for special evenings, with guests celebrating anniversaries and birthdays and enjoying the restaurant's celebratory atmosphere and attentive service.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but not formal, so neat shirts or dresses are a good choice; many guests visit for birthdays and anniversaries and dress up a touch for those occasions.

Monday is a standout, guests praise the Monday special, the “Chinn's Trio, ” calling it an excellent deal and top-notch meal.

Bob Chinn's is at its friendliest at lunch, many guests praise lunchtime visits and recommend arriving early to avoid crowds, while mid‑afternoon (around 4:30 pm) has been noted as quieter.

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Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling

4.6

$30 and under

Seafood

Wheeling

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2 people

3 Nov 2026

21:00

Booked 36 times today

Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling

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Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling

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