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For three star dining in Wheeling, try Bob Chinn's Crabhouse. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 1 year. It's known for its seafood. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a raw bar, a full bar, and valet parking.
With a vast seafood menu and crab specialty, this restaurant provides "a seafood lover's dream."
5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten a lot of seafood. This place is my favorite. Maybe I'm biased. I love that Bob Chinn used to supply seafood to my Grandmother's restaurant way back in the day and now whenever we're in,...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. How this place has obtained an average of four stars is just beyond me. The food here is just nasty. Went there to sample the appetizer menu. They brought out the garlic bread rolls which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch. We had poor service, and I felt greasy for the rest of the day. I'm rating three stars because I've been here for dinner and the experience was better, but not great. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have heard about Bob Chinn's for decades---first time there tonight and the salmon was awful! Asked for it med. rare and it was over-done, too salty, beans greasy and all was overpriced. Would never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's has a very good reputation and people from all over Chicago come here, and most are satisfied. I know "you can't please 'em all," but I've never brought anybody to this restaurant who had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here is a little secret, they have the BEST steaks around even if they are the best known for seafood. We always go there for special occasions.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided on Bob Chinn's as a place to take my parents visiting from out of town. Everything I read in the last 10 reviews, I agree with. It does feel like an amusement park when you enter, the way...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In theory, I should hate Bob Chinn's. It's a chain. It's in the suburbs. It's huge. It's kitchy. It's loud as hell and full of families and kids. You know what? Fuck all that shit. Bob Chinn's is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go to Bob Chinn's, it's always for late night and that starts at 9 pm (Monday through Thursday only). They have a $3.25 bar menu with items like burgers, pasta, fish tacos, coconut shrimp,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, not sure if this is worth its reputation. The few times I've been, the fish has been far from fresh. You can tell since they prepare pretty much everything with strong flavors (e.g. lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, 10 of us from work went there. Since it was a weekday night, they were able to accommodate us with no problem. I know this place is well-known for crab, but I did not feel like doing some extra...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best seafood in Chicagoland. Period.Last night my family and i went here for my sister's bday. We've all been here before, so we knew what to expect.First of all, you get garlic rolls at the beginning...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is all been said before. I had a birthday party here and took eight friends. The bill with tip was $500 with tip which I thought was very reasonable. The salad bar is nothing special, but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here too many times to count. I've had the Kona, Dungeness, stone crab claws and Alaskan King Crabs. I've had the Blue crab claws, the sea bass, the prime strip steak, lobster tails, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I hear all the good things about Bob Chinn so I bring my girlfriend there in a special occasion... It was a mistake... A dinner for two with one a drink end up being $110, considering a dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is a little over hyped. Been here numerous times. The seafood is tasty but it is nothing out of the ordinary or spectacular - honestly Red Lobster tastes better. The food really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic Rolls = Orgasmic. You WILL put them in your mouth and you WILL like it. The place is huge... like the size of a Target huge. The Mai Tai's are delicious and deadly and can be purchased in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Am I missing something or is this place a tad overrated? Granted, the garlic rolls are pretty effing awesome, but other than that I was a little underwhelmed by the food. I had little crab claws in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Bob Chinn's for so long, I think I've been taking it for granted. This is some of the best seafood in town. It's always fresh, which is impressive seeing as we're in the Midwest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, to start things off, the atmosphere is pretty cool. This place is so big, it is not at all intimate, or cozy (which I like). To me, it seems pretty commercial. They have a shop where you can buy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Bob-I don't know how you do it, the seafood couldn't get any fresher unless you fished it from the ocean. Your servers are a bit lacking but the food and those heavenly garlic butter rolls make...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bull-shit. Supposed to be super-fresh, but everything tasted frozen to me.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't give it NO STARS but would likely give it a MINUS star. Avoid like the plague. The worst worst place in the USA! Would you go to a restaurant and you are next on the wait list and the owner,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too impressed to be honest. The food is pretty good but not that good. Bob Chinn's doe's not seem like a high level restaurant just a mid level establishment with high level pricing. The shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a craving for Fresh King Crab Legs! Bob Chinn's always has the freshest!So not much has changed since the last review!Seafood is the best. I loved it! Again service is spotty, the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got a few bucks to spend? Love seafood? Then this is the place for you! You will simplly love it. I have neveer had a bad meal here.Enjoy!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usually, I try a restaurant's menu until I find something good. Then I order that item for the next 10 years...Here, everything I tried is good. Really, everything. Not the biggest fish fan, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We always plan to get the promos when we're here, otherwise it's pretty pricy. Before 6pm, you can get a dozen raw oysters for ~$6. Not the best raw oysters I've ever had, but they'll do for $6!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Did you know that their steaks are amazing?! Went for dinner tonight and the surprise of the evening was the delicious, dry aged porterhouse! Have to get a mai tai of course. On Mondays, they go for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten seafood on the East coast, West, South, and even on the islands of the U.S, but I always come back to Bob Chinn's for some good ol' fresh and tasty seafood. I'm not sure why this is my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for years, never have had a bad meal. The place is enormous, and sometimes the menu is daunting, but everything is really fresh. There aren't a lot of places in the suburbs where I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It seems to be an institution, and worth checking out if you want to sit a bar, have some crab legs and relax. The food isn't overly impressive.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is not the place to go if you're looking for a quaint atmosphere, or innovative food, this is not the place. However...The place is enormous. I kind of felt like I was at a carnival, sans...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Given the preponderance of people on here who live to eat and I eat to live, thus one might disregard my opinion. However, it may add weight to the meter of my praise. I'm hard to please.This place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times and now that I actually live close by (unlike when I used to trek up from the southern 'burbs) I have to say - I'm out. Don't get me wrong. The food is delicious, best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My dear Grandpa Frank went to school with Bob Chinn so we've had many a LARGE family dinner here and have always been taken care of quite nicely over the years. It's always busy, busy, busy for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just a huge place and with parking lots on both sides it just flaunts the fact that yes we are always busy at all times right in your face and all the other restaurants on the Wheeling strip.Typically...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coming here for years, there is usually a wait unless you go at lunch time, on a weekday. Seafood is awesome. I do have to say that their ceviche does lack something. Gotta try their guava juice....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still busy as crap , and I went there at lunch time. I've had the best Ahi Tuna there and I just had the Copper River Salmon, OMG!!! The best salmon I've ever had, perfect. The oysters were great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great the salad bar is whats up. The good is awesome too. I once saw paris hilton and brian urlacher when they were dating here. I love the huge porterhouse they have its delicious, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Chicagoland. Fresh seafood flown in daily... and you have a chance to see the owner there quite often. Grab a Mai Tai while you're there! Price is also right.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always like Chinn's. Never a disappointment. I usually order a fresh fish but last time I had a steak and scallops. Steak was very nice. An 8 oz strip with very good flavor and done the way I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The key here is to go for lunch. Prices are over inflated for dinner for the quality of food being given. Good fish and crab no doubt but the place is certainly not appealing (big room with no style),...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Bob you're so clever!Have coming here for years, Bob is a great guy and they have a great staff.Came here the other night and their service has definitely changed. They are more CORPORATE like now...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for the best crab in the Midwest, this is it. If you want fresh fish, this is it. Top quality food served in a casual atmosphere, where you can come in a T-shirt and shorts and eat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
their food is amazing is you're looking to eat some of the best seafood around.. this restaurant is my family's and my favorite place to go! i always get mahi mahi, if they have it.. they're always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm. A loud, wild, happening crabhouse. Crabby food and friendly people. I had some awesome complimentary garlic rolls to begin with. Then moved onto some delectable New England Clam Chowder wit hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This honestly is the best sea food I have ever had!AMAZINGLY fresh crab!I gotta hit this place every time I come back home!
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a city dweller, and this is pretty much in the boonies for me, but I was quite surprised by the quality Mr Chinn has provided in his daily flown in fish. We had the calamari for an appetizer, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its just amazing to see such fresh seafood in the middle of the midwest. We met Bob for the first time last time we went and he is the nicest guy you will ever speak with.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, let me say that Chinn's suffers from one major fault - their prices are very expensive. On the flip side? They have tons of variety, and it's all very good.As a non-seafood kind of person...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Bob Chinn's last night for dinner and had Mai Tais, a spicy shrimp appetizer, and crab legs. My friends all got the grouper, as that's their favorite dish. Of course, you have to have a garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here so many times that it's not even funny. From the times I've been here, the most frequently ordered foods are: the Alaskan King Crab, Butterfly Shrimp, and the Alfredo. I'm not much of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's is one of my favorite restaurants. It is pretty much the only seafood restaurant in the Chicago area that I'd feel confident about eating regularly. I used to live in Boston and I miss...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live right down the street from this place. It was one of the first seafood restaurants I've tried after moving to Illinois and it was a memorable one!The strange part about all of it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is still as good ever. In our current economy, it was also good to see a place still so full of buzz and life and crowds. We had the Asian sea bass stuffed with crabmeat, and a Dungeness...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fantastic place to get seafood. Everything is fresh daily, it's a LOUD place, could be casual could be a little formal here, it IS relatively pricey but it's worth it. Their little japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's is not for everyone but the food is good. If you're looking for a romantic seafood restaurant with candle light and table cloths - this is not the place for you. The restaurant is huge...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So damn freakin' good. Best crab legs, best fillet Mignon, best salmon ever!There's even little sinks around the kitchen for you to wash your hands! I hope I get to come here again. right now!
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"MMMMMMmmoooooooooooooooooo mmmmmmmooooooooo" is what i feel like i should be saying when being herded into lines and through the restaurant. i get that it's a busy place but why have ur customers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here if you are looking for a quiet, elegant, seafood dinner. This place is basically a tourist attraction and you kind of feel like you are at Great American, lining up to get on a ride....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So as a resident of the north north NORTH suburbs I tend to check out a lot of places in my "hood". This is not my first trip to Bob Chinn. It is a local drop off spot on Allstate Employee tour....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing sooooooo many good reviews about Bob Chinns Crab House, my fiance and I went this past weekend. To my surprise, this place was just OKAY, and there are many seafood restaurants in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has been consistently good for years. the food here is definitely above average but not spectacular... well maybe the clam chowder. the king crab legs with the steak combo is what i always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm not at Bob Chinn's, I'm thinking about eating the rolls at Bob Chinn's. I love going in there because they have this complex Underground-Railroad-style of passing you from person to person...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
California girl meets Bob Chinn's. All my Chicago friends said this was the spot to be eating at when in Wheeling and I must agree, it was quite an experience. Experience starts with warm, buttery,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we just left the restaurant and I really wonder what all the hullabalu is about. It was definetly like a cattle call. The food was good but the service and atmosphere of Port Edward in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here with my family just about every time i get the chance. Very casual setting and very friendly service. The seafood is as fresh as it gets (on either coast). The garlic rolls are free,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda like a 3.75 stars :p but we shall give it to Bobby Chinn's!Was here years ago. My then CEO insisted that we come by this place because he SWEARS by it. It's a crab house, no fancy pants...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this place since I was like 5. My parents loooooved it. We normally went on big occasions or if someone was in from out of town. We ordered the food without MSG and it tasted like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know everybody and their momma has reviewed the famous man with crabs Mr. Bob Chinn or the man with two N's in his Chinn. Anyways this is the story of how I conned Mr. Chinn out of a hat. Why you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highly priced food with very small quantities. I do love their mai tais. They are too die for!!! I didn't like their cole slaw at all. The lobster tails were delicious though, just not filling enough...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My last meal on earth. Thank you Bob Chins!!! I love you with all my heart. That's alot if you don't know? Always good service, fun atmosphere, relaxed and laid back, and food to die for. Top...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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I love this place. I understand why some people may not (a little hectic, and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, all the staff members and servers here are wonderful. Even the owner and his wife will come out and mingle with everyone. (I love that type of hospitality from restaurants).We love their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's serves some amazingly fresh seafood. It's my favorite seafood restaurant in the US. Whenever I am within a 50 mile radius of Bob Chinn's I make sure to go there. I have tried every crab...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge seafood fan, but this place was quite amazing. I've never had a restaurant experience like it. The servers are very informative and answer any question you may have, which is great if...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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My first time ever coming to this restaurant was a few years ago. After that i decided it will be my fav for seafood urges!! This restaurant looked great as well as the good food.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Call me easy but whenever I get a chance to order whatever I want without having to worry about the bill, it's an automatic 4 stars. 5 stars if the food is great. Had a dozen oysters and king crab...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Alaskan King Crab in Chicagoland. The best New England Clam Chowder on the planet - so thick and creamy you could stand up a spoon in it! An endless supply of wonderful artery clogging...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing when it comes to how many people they move through here. The restaurant is huge and really well run. Highly recommend the appetizers whether it is the raw oysters, oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up, I've probably selected this place for my birthday or special occasions at least 20-30 times. Great whole live crabs, can't get enough of the garlic bread, and tasty mai tais. Make sure on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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The food and atmosphere was great. I went there for my friend's birthday and they were very nice. There is lots of room, so it is a great place to go with a group. The food was excellent but pricey.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After tasting Bob Chinn's king crab and giant oysters you will be forever comparing it to other restaurant servings. The size and freshness are quite supreme that other places obviously pale in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little out of the way for seafood so I visit Bob Chinn's once in a blue moon. It so happened that yesterday was blue moon day. Almost didn't go, but glad I did!Our waiter was nice... Even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place off the wall!! I felt like I was in a John Candy movie like The Great Outdoors or Summer Rental. I am not saying that is a bad thing....this place made me giggle. Maybe it was the famous...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chinn's is an experience that shouldn't be ruined by reading reviews before you get there, suffice it to say the best seafood in Chicagoland.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once. Stopped in for lunch with a friend, and had the kona crab and a couple of mojitos. The service is great, the menu is interesting, and the atmosphere is nice. This place gets...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
105 reviews and a 4 star average can't be wrongIt's true that Bob Chinn's has been called out as the highest grossing restaurant in America more than once during it's long life, but does that make it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order every appetizer on the menu and several rounds of the "orange drink," share king crab and steak, then ask your kind and understanding significant other to carry/roll you to the car. That's what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I happened to be staying in Wheeling for a couple nights and was looking for some interesting places to eat. Thanks to yelp and all the reviews on Bob Chinn's I found myself here for the Monday night...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In all my 20 times of eating here, I've never once written a review. Better late than never I suppose. This is my all time favorite restaurant in Chicago, and quite possibly any where. It has such...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculously packed with people. Crablovers absolutely LOVE this place, and rightfully so. The crab meat is succulent, juicy, meaty, and is not cooked in salty water. The freshness of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We usually only come here on special occasions since it's a bit far for us. It does get does get crowded and is a bit pricey.I like the Kona Crab and the potatoes are so good.Mai Tais are soooooooooo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE 's: the food. the food. um...the food. what else? oh yieah, the food. maitai's served in big ole souvenir cups don't hurt either. plus, this is one of the few places where the sides are as good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time someone recommends Bob Chinn's, I get NAUSEA... not at the thought of dining here, but simply because I hate long car rides :) I am a spoiled city dweller who hates driving to the 'burbs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The steak was the only thing that could have been better here, though rumor has it that in terms of steak, this is one of the highest grossing restaurants in the country. Whatever.Other than that,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the place to go in Chicagoland for seafood. Everything is ridiculously good. I went for lunch, so I'm not sure what the nighttime wait is liek, but I'd bet it's worth it. Also, I'm told...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Everything here is delicious. The garlic bread rolls are amazing. I always seem to go when the Copper River Salmon is in season. This is the best salmon I have ever eaten. It is absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Amazingly fresh food that hits your senses. Taste is divine, and the atmosphere is very friendly. If your taste buds can take the heat, try the hot peel shrimp. They are to die for.... literally!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's is a good place to go for seafood, and various other entrees. Love the bread with garlic oil, King Crab legs are good, and steak/meats are so-so. Wait can be long, but I think it's worth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bob Chinn's on my way up to Zanies in Vernon Hills. Overall, we had an OK meal. First, we got lucky and we only had a wait about 5 minutes for a table. The place was pretty packed, but there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure about this place - went there many times in the past but nowadays I don't like to wait 1 hour for a not so great table. Let's make it clear - food is great, service is good (fast and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on the side of the other reviewers that it's overhyped and underquality. After visiting a number of Chicago's Seafood/Crab places Bob Chinn's left me underwhelmed with the food, prices and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The seafood gumbo here is simply amazing. By amazing I mean that I go through at least a quart a week, and I don't like gumbo. Only here. It's a serious addiction that I really should have checked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here often during lunch since it's so close to work. I've been here during the evenings too, but my review will be for lunch. First off, everyone knows about the lovely and oil saturated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG hands down the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. They're so perfect! I've never seen myself inhale so many fries haha. Finally, someone who knows what's up. The waitress also suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a decent local fish restauraunt, blown up to huge proportion and volume The pluses: they go through so much fish, it is fresh. The minuses: It can get really quite busy, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it.When I mentioned to several different people that we were going here for dinner, I got nothing but rave reviews. Everyone gushed about how great it is, so admittedly my expectations...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars because of the amazing fresh fish. 4 stars for getting Hawaiian opakapaka the night before to serve to me and being cognizant of my gluten intolerance.But the ambiance and lack of reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is seafood gluttony. It's awesome. It's also crazy slammed most of the time. The only times when it's not busy, is around 2pm. That's good time to go to avoid the craziness. This time I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place!! We have been there a few times for special occasions because it is a bit pricey, but it is definitely worth it!! We have gotten way too many things to list but what stands out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I am an out of town-er and must say I had a great experience @ Bob Chinn's. I can really see the charm of the place. It should never be made into a chain as the experience could not be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bob is gangster. Everything is awesome. Wow, do I miss it and it's way better then the infamous Salty's. Get a mai tai, they turn a bad day into a good one.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily one of my favorite restaurants. ... Possibly my favorite-favorite.I've been eating at Bob's often for over 10 years and the food has only disappointed me a few times.I'm actually not too fond...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
call me crazy but I LOVE ME SOME BOB CHINN'S!after i had heard rave reviews from my friends who grew up in the north shore, i had to chk chk chk chk bobby out. went on a hot summer day after a golf...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am definitely not a fan of Bob Chinn's. I am not sure what they hype is all about. The restaurant is pretty yes, with all the marina fare that you would assume to find here. The waiters are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so FINALLLY we went to this place and I must say it was not the "scene" I thought it was going to be. I mean for such prices I kind of thought it would be set up pretty nicely similar to Devons...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's is way over-rated. It's a good place to eat. They have decent seafood. Good food yes. Good value no. Would I eat here again? Only if a friend invited me. I don't see what the big deal is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food but I don't like busboy c*ck. (see http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=_EnzouqR-EBoe160jpTvNA)Perhaps all the garlic sauce covers the taste.Either way I prefer half shell. Its...
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing crabs, especially the Kona ones. The Jonah ones are cheaper, not as sweet but still very juicy and tasty. I've never had a bad fish and they can cook it in 7 different ways. The sauteed...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We took my wife's father here for Christmas Dinner this weekend. All I can say is "wow!". Excellent service, pretty decent prices, actually and GREAT seafood. I had the ex-crab-aganza, and it was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A VERY large dining area and not much atmosphere, but don't be discouraged. The Surf & Turf totally delivers the goods. Don't drive out to the burbs for it, but if you happen to be near Wheeling...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for fresh seafood, brought in daily - crab is awesome, great fish, and personally, the Nigerian prawns were heavenly, as are the buttery rolls. Relatively big place with lots of parking....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Major Tourist Trap! Even if it hadn't been so expensive I'd still have felt ripped off. All of the food was flavorless. Nothing had been seasoned. We got the Green Mussels..totally rubber...no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Great customer service & the best sea food by far that I have ever had. Mai Tai's are very good but they sneak up on you.Steaks are top notch and I don't mind an almost 2 hour ride to eat here.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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This is the best place for fresh seafood & steaks. We drive 2 hours from Wisconsin just to eat here. Every time we have eaten here the food is great & service is top notch. Watch out for the Mai tai's they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been my favorite seafood joint for over ten years. The crowds and the wait may deter many but for me its worth it.11/2/07 - Just went here again for the first time in a while. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The mai-tai was good and the dungeness crabs cooked in garlic sauce were delicious, but it was kind of pricy. Of course, you're paying a premium to get good seafood in Chicago. I think I agree with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was shocked when I heard from my friend that Bob Chinn was ranked as one of the best restaurant in the country. I think it is a little over rated. The seafood was not super fresh and I agree with Ed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great seafood. I love the food , never been disappointed.The Mai Tais are delicious. My family loves it so much we served it at my younger sister's rehersal dinner, we also celebrated my nephew's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not so impressed of this place. I've been here many times since my parents live pretty close to this place. The seafood is good but pretty pricey. I feel like you can get something better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and i had our first date here years ago and we still come from time to time. I LOVE everything served at this restaurant! Its huge so there is always room, they have a big bar area, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I read that Bob Chin is one of the best seafood restaurants in United States, I was excited. The moment you enter the place, you realize that they have won many awards! The wait could be long,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's is by far the best seafood restaurant in the Chicagoland area.The quality of the fish is so vastly superior to other seafood restaurants it is almost unfair; however this is why the place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*This review is based on one visit*I always knew that my mother's side of the family knew their food. So one night when one of my uncles called and said they were going out to Bob Chin's we met them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of my fondest memories of Chicago are eating at Bob Chin's as a kid.Ok, ok, so it's not the BEST seafood around, but it's damn good! There are lines here, it's touristy, but it's FUN dining, not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Shaw is NOTHING compared to this place. This location is kinda out in the boonies, but you know what, the night we were there, they had this special deal for crab legs. What more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only giving this joint 2 stars because the staff is super friendly. Otherwise the food was gross. I felt like it had been pulled from the freezer and microwaved until lukewarm. I didn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn... I've grown to love Bob Chinn's for years - since my early stages of childhood when all I would eat was pizza. Even the #5 Restaurant in the world still catered to my pizza needs. Since...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like seafood, you should go here. The food is fresh, and prepared well. I've only been there once, and only had shrimp. It was quite busy, but I only had to wait about 20 mins for table. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was average. Thats it. Just average. We ordered the combo appetizer plater to start off. Average.The entree came. Average.The bill came. WAY above average. The service was crap too. How does...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love their food, but I just don't like the atmosphere/ambiance. It turns me off for some reason (even worse when it's crowded). As mentioned numerous times, the garlic rolls are to die for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food here! The garlic bread is soooo good.I've always enjoyed everything I've ordered here, including one of the desserts, which I believe had passionfruit in it. YUM.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awww...Baaaack in the day.Seafood eating in Chicago. Reminds me of a modern Brigantine in San Diego. My friend's family, the LeTourneau's owned it. We used to go after big basketball championship...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want the best Mai Tai in the world (that might be an exaggeration), head to Bob Chinn's. Fun, lively atmosphere. Excellent service every single time without fail. Of course the seafood is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bob chinn's is a great date restaurant, just remember to bring your credit cards... the seafood we tried there was great, and i find it hard to imagine cooking crabs, shrimp, and lobster "poorly"......
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Giving this place 3 stars just because I love their Mai Tai's. I could take a bath in their Mai Tai's they're so good. Food sucks a big one and the restaurant itself is hokey and all the roped off...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my 10 years of dining at Chinns, I can only recall one time having a poor meal - and we eat there very frequently, about once a month. My husband loves trying the different fish, and I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The biggest d@mn king crab legs in the Midwest! I'm almost considering not posting this b/c it's busy enough as it is. Always good service; despite the tacky decor. I see Ed M doesn't like it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place!seafood, steaks, potatoes, even their rolls are to die for! it's not cheap, it's not outrageously expensive. the food's great, the service is pretty good, but the place is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love Bob Chinn's? Ok, maybe if you're a vegetarian. I know a lot of people that say, "Justin, I'm not into seafood. I'm a steak person!" Check it - Bob Chinn's claims to make more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a vegetarian, not a fan... Even their pizza (yes, you can order pizza- it is on their kids menu) is not vegetarian (the sauce is made with chicken stock). So, there isn't much to eat here as a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Time to get down and dirty with your seafood. You even get bibs! And there's a souveneir shop which means it's a must-go-to if you're in the northern burbs. My mom always tries to impress...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a total touristy spot, but I LOVE it. The garlic rolls are dangerous. They are so greasy and garlicky, but are delicious. Shrimp cocktail is great, but I come for the king crabs and raw...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely better than Red Lobster, not even the same category, many many more choices. The kind of place you can put a bib on, let your belly out and share a gallon of Mai Tai's. Family style place,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've found Bob Chinn's to be the type of place to take the folks when they're in town? Why? Laid back, not your white linen and mega-snooty establishment, with very good seafood and a monstrous menu....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent seafood. A little pricey for what you get, but the fun family atmosphere makes you forget about the bill.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All though the overall average review is four stars, I was very surprised at some of the poor reviews. Bob Chinn's is one of the best seafood restaurants in the Chicago area. My wife had King Crab...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so it's one of the largest independent restaurants in America. Seats 650 or somesuch. The service is very efficient and innovative. For example, instead of one front desk they shuttle you to one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another place that felt like steerage on The Titanic. Huge restaurant, massive dining area, hurried service and HUGE menu. Now honestly- I'm always sceptical when I see these huge menus- as if most...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's does have consistently good seafood. It is always fresh and tasty. I do agree that there are other great places in the city and suburbs that serve up equally as good seafood. I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food,but if I wait three hours to be seated,I expect the place to knock my socks and shoes off!!My expectations were very high and were not met. If I want equally good food, I will go a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for Bob Chinn, the eighty-four year old owner, who gave us a slice of birthday cake on our way out and took pictures with us. What a nice man.Excellent three-lobster tail special.Succulent,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I walked in, Bob Chinn's immediately reminded me of a cross between Buca di Beppo (bad) and Red Lobster (worse).What were you all ordering? Because this restaurant was mediocre at best....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
World famous? really? which world?I went with a couple of friends and was totally underwhelmed. I mean I love the kitch as much as anyone, so I'm fine with the crab shack decor, but the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went here about two weeks ago for our summer team lunch outing. My supervisor asked us where we wanted to go and the only three people that replied decided that Bob Chinn's was a good place. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best circumstances to come to a restaurant like this is when your friend's company is footing the bill. For some reason I get pricey and dressy as an appropriate attire to be in, but at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK food. Better if you are in a hurry. My experience ther has been more of a cattle call, the way they shuffle people in and out of ther at busy times. Would I go there by my own free will???? NO!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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I live in Memphis but get to Chicago 3-5 times a year, and I go to Bob Chinn's at least twice on each visit. No doubt, it is the best, freshest seafood in Chicago. I've never had anything bad there. The steaks...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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Everybody has heard about Bob Chinn's a HUGE seafood restaurant in Wheeling. I had been going there for years.However, their prices have risen along with the lines nd the service can be spotty. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
** The below review only applies to the Wheeling Bob Chinn's (all prices, specials, and selections do not apply to downtown Bob Chinn's)This is a fantastic seafood place albeit the long drive from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The buttery garlic bread, steamed crab legs, and sweet potato fries bring me back to this place year after year (I can only afford going once/year - wallet & waistline ;)). It takes forever to get out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 words.....Over rated......Expensive....Crowded...Tourist trap...Very good Mai Tais though. My King Crab legs were overcooked and my potatoes were undercooked...The dinner rolls are the best part of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, but this place is way overhyped--Head to the city for some great seafood.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely one of the best surf and turf places around. Seafood is flown in daily (I believe via the near by Palwaukee Airport) and the menu changes along with it. Whether your tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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I've visited Bob Chinn's approximately 5-6 times in the past few years. I agree with most of the reviews already listed here....HOWEVER...=) The food is the best around - I know it's a crab place, but let...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bob Chinn's is one of my favorites! I'd recommend it to anyone! They have amazing garlic rolls to start out with. So good I had to eat 2!!! The crab legs, macadamia crusted halibut and shrimp and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the key restaurant in Chicagoland that people could be prowd of. A good place to take an out of town guest for their party atmosphere and great food. While they are known for their seafood,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HAHA. Is Chicago really the fattest city in the US? With restaraunts like Chinn's I can see why. But I embrace the "little extra" Chicago and surrounding areas have to offer. I love the festive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Bob Chinn's is wonderful. You can't beat the extremely greasy and garlicy bread they give you! I love it. The crab legs and shrimp are absolutely delicious. Mai Tais are great too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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I can't say enough about this wonderful restaurant. The seafood selections . . . if you can't find it here, it may not exsist. One of the most beneficial things for me (my husband doesn't care for a...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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This huge restaurant is one of the many great places to enjoy seafood. They have a huge menu, filled with so many different fresh seafood options. Its a big restaurant and very casual. It does get a b...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What? Get out. Chicago is now the #1 fattest city in the US? Well, whatever ranking it is, I know it rates dangerously high, and down-home seafood ranches like this spell out why. Roll up those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No one can compare... which is why it is always a madhouse. Don't be afraid because of the crowds - they will seat you quickly and it's worth it. Great fresh seafood - fabulous crab legs and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classic. I personally not really like seafood, but I love coming here. I always get a stake and they are delicious; juicy and tender. Most of my other dinner guest get some sort of seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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I have been going to Bob Chinns since they opened. I grew up in Wheeling and I have never had better seafood anywhere. They have a wonderful staff. I love it!!! I would kill to have thye Hawaiian Luau cake...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1st off, I love crab and all crustaceans in general. This place is a crab\seafood orgy. I had the oysters, soft shell crab, the garlic crab legs, king crab and regular crab. Between the 3 of us, we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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What can I say about Bob Chinn's? Well it is crowded, noisy, and you get you share of garlic if you eat the rolls. But we always go there each time we are in the Chicago area. This is a legend in t...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Bob Chinn's has THE best crab I've ever eaten, and the wait to get in proves it. It's been around for quite some time now, and it's just as good as it used to be when I was a kid. It's a bit far fro...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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I have been here once but I heard so many great things about the restaurant. I think the service is what stood out the most. The waiter was very attentive, patient, and so very helpful! He was friendl...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This sprawling restaurant has expanded over the years as popularity warranted. You can always count on super fresh seafood, unbelievably delectable hot garlic rolls, and nice big cocktails here. For...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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If you haven't eaten at Bob Chinn's, you haven't had seafood.Bob Chinn's is a rarity in the midwest, a great place that flies their food in fresh every day, and that takes care in producing it....
judysbook.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thoroughly enjoyed everything here from the lamb (for us landlovers) to the king crab - a fun experience with seafood. Try their Mai Tais - absolute delish and they had a special where if you ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent fresh seafood which I believe is flown in daily, decent food for "land lovers". Prices very pretty widely depending on what you get and market price ($15-market). Two people are most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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Visited Chicago and saw this packed...wondered how good can their seafood be? And well it wasn't that great...Just lacked taste..had the crab...my guests had some fried fish..maybe we picked the wrong thing or...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2004
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Take the money you would have spent here, and bring it somewhere with ambience and real plates. The seafood is fresh, but for the price I prefer Pappadeaux or a place where the chef has more flair with his...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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Bob Chinn's is a seafood carnival. Larger than life in many ways, the restaurant is a true experience. Almost every seafood fancy can be accomodated here, and the freshness of the fish is a certainty given the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2003
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Bob Chinn's is a seafood carnival. Larger than life in many ways, the restaurant is a true experience. Almost every seafood fancy can be accomodated here, and the freshness of the fish is a certainty given the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2003
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I strongly recommend Chicagoans or tourists experience this famous crab house at least once. That said, let me succinctly explain why I have not given any 10s for such a fun restaurant. Yes the crab, lobster...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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BOB CHINNS IS THE BEST SEAFOOD RESTURANT END OF STORY NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID... AND THE HAVE GOOD PRICINGS JUST LOOK AT OTHER SEAFOOD RESTURANTS AND COMPARE THE PRICES FOR WHAT YOU GET AND THE QUALITY...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2003
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Great king crab legs! I love the steak medallions! whatever you like, there's lots to choose from. And how could you not like the complimentary cups and crab leg cutters they give you!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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This place has a really delicious seafood with quite a bit to choose from. Their combos are a great choice if you want to try more than just one dish. And the average price is not $41 and up!! With an...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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We go to Rosemont for convention shows 4 times a year and Bob Chinn's in Wheeling is always a Must Go for us! The best seafood AND steak I have ever had! Try the Kona or Dungeness Crab in garlic style! But try...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Their dinner prices are a little high but lunch really nice portions and reasonably priced,fast service not really personal,wholesome food................
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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the "wheeling" location is outstanding! i had the salmon and was knocked over with the flavor. i must mention the garlic rolls, finger lickin' good...
centerstage.net - user review
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it would probably be more appropriate to use the word feeding here instead of eating. chinnis is one of the highest grossing restaurants in the united states---over $20 million---and serves some 2,500 people a...
gayot.com - user review
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we eat at bob chinn's at least once a week, sometimes more! if you want the freshest seafood possible,.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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after one meal at this wheeling gem, you'll quickly discover why it's one of the area's busiest restaurants. casual attire is accepted and families are welcome in fact, you can always count on the 300-plus...
10best.com - user review
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ask general manager frank d'angelo for the key to super-fresh seafood in the midwest and he'll say, "seat 1 million people a year" this is the highest-volume restaurant in the area (and one of the highest in...
metromix.com - user review
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sprawling (600-plus seats) crab house/shack that packs them in night after night. crab comes several ways, and other seafood abounds. nothing fancy, so don't look for too much other than pristine, well...
searchchicago.com - user review
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amazing seafood if you can push your way inside...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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it's big, noisy, and crowded, but it remains a chicago favorite for seafood. this restaurant boasts one of the highest volumes of customers in the country. the crab, not surprisingly, ranks as the specialty...
wcities.com - user review
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hands down the best restraunt in the area. the seafood there is...
dine.com - user review
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this place is horrible. you feel like cattle being herded around this restaurant. i don't have any idea why people punish themselves for the horrible atmosphere, average food, and high prices...
metromix.com - user review
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sometimes you canit go back again!
epinions.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Bob Chinn's Crab House in Wheeling, Illinois. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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"it's pretty unique," says one rater, "but not necessarily in a good way" this north-suburban fish house has perfected a wildly successful formula consisting of exquisitely fresh fish, a huge menu (including...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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this was my first visit in 15 years. they provided the same quality of seafood remembered. red skinned potatoes were quite bland, it appeared as if the cook sliced them, dropped them in water and sprinkled...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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