Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar
Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar is a Lakeview neighborhood staple for messy, crowd-friendly seafood boils featuring fresh crab, lobster, shrimp, mussels, and flavorful garlic-forward Cajun sauces; regulars also rave about the seafood soup, gumbo, and clam chowder. Nautical sea décor and good prices add charm, though service can be inconsistent during busy periods, with some guests noting long waits, automatic 20% gratuity, and concerns about oysters.
What 758 diners keep saying
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“Now this is the real good seafood Cajun! Tasted great and use real garlic!”
“I love the sea decor! The food is so fresh and the staff is super on top of it. Ollie kept our table stocked with equipment and was super knowledgeable about the menu.”
“Wonderful. Best seafood boil I ever had. No more comments!!!”
“If you're looking for seafood boil, I would recommend this establishment. A few notes to share as we weren't aware of the happy hour special and happened to arrive just in time. I would highly recommend it. Food is very good, $1 oysters were very good and with the boil we enjoyed lobster, crab, shrimp and added mussles and hard boiled eggs. Definitely recommend both. Service was good as it was busy. Good atmosphere. Note: gratuity is auto added and not communicated, I ended up tipping extra, again I should have paid more attention but it seems a little shady. 4 out of 5 for the service and tipping. Very good otherwise and I would visit again”
“Ana was my server and she was great and attentive. After living in Louisiana for years now I was really hoping this place would be better but it was decent and I got my crawfish fix in before the season ends. I tried the Cajun crawfish boil with the side (corn & potatoes) it was okay. I ended up ordering the frozen strawberry margarita and it was good. I’ll have to try other items on their menu.”
“This place was the best seafood boil restaurant I have ever had, the works were all nice, the customers were nice, it was clean inside, and the food was great”
“I’ve been introduced to seafood boil and it’s so delicious. A bit messy but really flavorful and great for a crowd. Have been back a few times to enjoy the dishes!”
“A neighborhood staple! Always love coming here and great prices and service.”
“Hands down, one of the best places in Chicago for a seafood boil! The sauces are absolutely delicious and packed with flavor, and the service is even better. We keep coming back because the food and customer service are always consistently excellent. It’s hard to find a place that delivers such great quality every time, but they never disappoint. Highly recommend to anyone craving a great seafood boil experience!”
“They let me use the bathroom without buying something. Thank you.”
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