Bob Chinn's Crab House

The Mai Tai's were good. And the salad bar. As far as the rest of it...well let's just say they are riding on a reputation. The first entree I ordered was so salty and tough I had to send it back. I decided to try the chicken noodle soup, thought it was safe. Had to send that back too - way too salty and the noodles were the texture of thin rubber hoses. I gave up after that. My husband was very satisfied with his meal though. I will say, our server worked her tail off and took both of my entrees back with a smile. They all looked like they were running their tails off. You will definitely get good service. more

Decided to try this place since I had heard about it, and happened to be in the suburbs, Probably the worst meal I had in ages. I had the surf and turf, my steamed crab legs were served without proper utensils, cold and soggy... yes soggy... later when I had to remind the waiter to bring utensils and the other half of my surf and turf. The meat was over cooked and salty. Instead of the side of veggies I ordered I was given fried rice, I prefer China Hut's fried rice. My partner's food was just as nasty and he also was served the fried rice instead of the white rice he ordered. The food was awful and the service matched plus the neighborhood sucks. more

The food is superb. My complaint is the sheer numbers of diners, hence VERY noisy. Ambiance non-existent.... more

The food is superb. My complaint is the sheer numbers of diners, hence VERY noisy. Ambiance non-existent. But, oh the food!! Just can't be be... more

Being 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 their fingers in your dish tasting it. The fresh fish in cooked about 95% of the way before you even order it. Bob Chinn himself hate Americans and fat people, even though he was born right in Minnesota, not China. more

I 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 doesn't deserve your business. Cons: The rudest most insulting restauranteuer I've ever seen! more

What 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 think the place is not too cozy. Too crowded and loud. The service was wonderful. The server guided us through all the menu and gave the right suggestions. Pros: food, service Cons: price too expensive more

The seafood was wonderfully fresh, however my experice left me wanting... The waitstaff was extremely... more

The seafood was wonderfully fresh, however my experice left me wanting... The waitstaff was extremely helpful and took care of our large group (ab... more

I 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 bar and had my own lunch. Now I've heard alot about this place prior to coming here, and I think I've been here when I was a little kid too. But one look at the menu and my mouth just dropped; not because of the selections, but of the prices. It's unbelieveable!!! Right off the bat, one appitizer would cost the same as 1 entree (or even more) at a cheaper place like Red Lobster. Even an order of fried rice is about $11. Needless to say, I skipped the main courses and opted for the appitizers. I had a dozen oysters ($15) and the pair of tempura fried soft shell crabs ($20). The oysters were nothing special, but the crabs were. I don't recall any seafood place that offered crabs like that. I for one was pleased with that...but my wallet wasn't. my family managed to keep the leftovers and they weren't bad either (steak, coconut shrimp, fish (not sure which one though)). I don't know if it is even fair for me to write a review just going by 2 appitizers and leftovers. But, I'd definitely go back for more...on a date or if someone else is paying ; ) Pros: Seafood specialist, plenty of seating, parking Cons: EXPENSIVE more

I've never eaten better crab than at Bob Chin's. I've also never had a better mai tai (or two...), consumed... more

I've never eaten better crab than at Bob Chin's. I've also never had a better mai tai (or two...), consumed so much garlic bread, or waited three ... more

I wasn't lucid enough to remember. Ask Jessica Lin or Timmy Tsu. My brain quit after figuring 8 3/4 lbs was... more

I wasn't lucid enough to remember. Ask Jessica Lin or Timmy Tsu. My brain quit after figuring 8 3/4 lbs was 140 oz. I think we ate 9 lbs of king cr... more

I visited this place with 2 of my friends and really found this place to be a great place for seafood. The... more

I visited this place with 2 of my friends and really found this place to be a great place for seafood. The place isn't too big, but not too small ... more

WE 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 MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS. CAN'T NEVER FORGET THEY THEY TASTE LIKE. Pros: BEST SEAFOOD more

on 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 everytime we were low). the biscuits were amazing! we split the appetizer, king crab legs and pitcher of mai tais and it came to $65 which i don't think is bad at all. i probably won't go back because you have a city full of restaurants and i'm sure that there's a great seafood restaurant somewhere. if not, then i'll definitely make the drive to wheeling for some more king crab legs and especially the mai tais... Pros: great seafood, good biscuits, mai tais are fabulous Cons: at least a 45 minute drive outside city of chicago more

dining at bob chinns crab house is more of an experience than just a regular food outing. i'd highly... more

dining at bob chinns crab house is more of an experience than just a regular food outing. i'd highly recommend a group nite out at bob chinns not o... more