I've been to this place three times, once during regular hours and twice for happy hour…read more I'm a huge seafood boil fan, and I've tried just about every popular seafood boil spot in Chicago. It's surprisingly hard to find one that's consistently good, but Crab King is by far my favorite. What sets them apart is the sauce and seasoning. It's flavorful without being overly salty, and the medium spice level is just right. I've been to Lowcountry plenty of times, and I personally find their boils way too salty. I honestly don't understand the hype when compared to Crab King. As of now, this is the best seafood boil I've had in Chicago. Of course, if a new spot opens, I'll happily give it a try, but Crab King is currently my #1. Their happy hour is also hard to beat. The seafood boil deals are great, and the $1 oysters are an added bonus. If you're a seafood boil lover, I definitely recommend giving this place a try!

made a last minute resy at 7pm for two people on a wednesday. service was great and fast, just not…read morea fan of the auto gratuity of 20% two of us shared a pick 4: 1cluster snow crab, 1/2lb sausage, 1/2lb clam, 1/2lb peeled shrimp & 4 corn and 4 potato. shake special blend with mild spice. it was honestly very delicious the sauce was nice and garlicky and a pinch of heat that was very enjoyable.

I can't believe it's taken me this long to write this review. I honestly can't tell you how many…read moretimes I've visited this restaurant. This is my favorite crab boil in the city! The food is very flavorful. A bit too much garlic at times for me but the flavor is so great I didn't mind burping the garlic for a day or two afterwards. The seafood is ALWAYS fresh. That's a huge plus for me. The ambiance is kind of boring but we're not here for the vibes. We're here for the food. The servers are always polite and kind.

I went for lunch and got combo A (crab, shrimp, crawfish). The food was delicious, didn't have to…read morewait much and it was great service. Definitely will be returning. Parking: Street parking is avaible

There is main floor and basement seating. I like how Lowcountry has sinks in the open and that you…read moredon't have to go to the bathroom to wash your hands. I usually go to the south loop location but the lakeview location is a solid choice. They have a good weekday specials - Wednesday and Thursday. It consists of a cluster of crab legs, 1/2 pound shrimp, potatoes, corn, and corn bread. If you're paying with a credit card, there is a surcharge.

As someone who has been to the original Wabash location and the Chinatown location, I must say that…read morethis one is -- MY FAVORITE LOCATION OF THEM ALL! I love the NOLAadjacent theme of the restaurant and the service is always great. I normally do one of the specials with the crab and shrimp, adding extra eggs because I love a good egg with my shrimp lol. I also love that their hottest is really hot! The drinks are amazing too. AND THEY OFFER WEEKDAY SPECIALS ALL THE TIME! I have to get in there and try their smash burger next, even though that's a funny menu option for a seafood spot, I'm sure it doesn't disappoint!

The food is just above alright. But they have standouts . I'm vegan-ish, so my options here are…read morevery limited. But I absolutely do love their fried green tomato po' boy, it is such a creative option for people who don't eat meat. The downside is I typically have to take it to go so that I can add my own vegan sauce to it, otherwise it's not a vegan sandwich option. if I have anything bad to say about this joint, it won't be about the Po boys which is what the restaurant is named after. Even when I ate meat. The shrimp poboy was great. One thing I do have to say is a bit suspect is them using AI digital ads, I don't know what that's about, when their food looks good using real pictures. It just makes me a bit suspicious, like what do y'all have going on that y'all have to use AI? And the food looks so unappetizing on the AI poster... It looks weird, I don't too much trust businesses that use AI marketing. It's such a small thing to cut corners with, and I really don't like the patronize food establishments that are in the habit of cutting corners, because what else are they cutting corners on?

I walked in my first time for take out... everyone has to wait in one line and order then seat…read moreyourself with your number for the table. It was a long line. I wanted the large seafood gumbo to go it took about 40 minutes total... The gumbo definitely has good flavors I just wish they added more ingredients.... I sat right at the gumbo station in the kitchen and could see them prepare it, basically a couple shrimp a spoon of crab the roux and a spoon of rice and sausage no other accompaniments not even crackers but overall very good flavor.

Hadn't been back here since my yelp elite experience and promised my coworkers I'd bring them here…read moreas they were craving a seafood boil. I will say the customer service was a little different compared to the experience which was a bit disappointing. When you walk in all people in your party has to be with you - even though you go up to the register to order on your own. My coworkers were finding parking and we stood there until everyone came in, but we were all paying separately. No big deal but something like this can change an experience. Once we got our meals we were very excited and quiet as we all munched. The corn bread is just as good as i remembered. The beignets were also AMAZING! The crab legs lacked meat and were a bit hard to get into. The shrimp was tasty. The sauce/butter lacked something which was said by everyone (7 of us).

Never heard of a self serve seafood boil bag place, that was different. If you don't want to do…read more"self serve", you have the option of sitting at the bar which charges a service fee. Service fee at bar is $16 dollars and some change. Quality of seafood was subpar at best, the snow crab was overcooked and the "Everythang" sauce was nasty, in general the sauce was too thick for my liking. No Dungeness crab only snow crab. No black mussels only green mussels. Bill was high for nothing, overly priced. The service was poor and also irritating. Obviously a bar maid attending to guests who are eating is not such a great idea. Non attentive, and well as taking shots with customers. I've eaten at many seafood establishments and this is the worst boil bag seafood place I've ever patronized.

Went to Luella's Southern Kitchen on a whim and I'm already figuring out when I can go back. The…read moreroom has an easy hum to it. Nobody's performing, everybody's happy to be there, and the staff treated us like they were glad we showed up. Start with the sweet tea. It's the real thing. The Nashville hot chicken and waffles is the move. The heat has actual flavor behind it instead of just burn, and it builds in a way that keeps you going back for another bite. Then I tried the shrimp and grits and had a small crisis about which one I liked better. Still haven't settled it. The grits were creamy, the shrimp had real seasoning, and I cleaned the plate. Fair warning: none of this food is for anyone on a diet. That's the point. Come hungry, wear the forgiving pants, and let somebody else count things for the day.

We ordered our food and sat down to wait, and the biggest issue was one of the young employees…read moreworking around the dining area. He had curly hair, was light skinned, and appeared to be either a waiter or busser. While we were seated, he bumped into my chair at least three times and even hit me in the back of the head while trying to move around the area. He apologized each time, but after it kept happening, it became frustrating and uncomfortable.He was also spraying 409 heavily at the table right next to us while we were eating. It was so much spray that I genuinely felt like it may have gotten on my food. On top of that, he repeatedly dropped things around our table and seemed to have a difficult time maneuvering through the dining area. It honestly made me wonder if the table placement itself was part of the problem The food service was also disappointing. My meal came out first, and I had to wait quite a while for my sister's chicken biscuit. When it finally arrived, the chicken was not cooked all the way through. My pancake and bacon were both good. I just wish the overall experience had matched the quality of those items. Between being repeatedly bumped into, being hit in the head, cleaning chemicals being sprayed next to our food, and undercooked chicken, it made the experience difficult to enjoy.

My husband discovered this spot and added it to our shared folder for our Yelp adventures, and…read morelisten, it was absolutely amazing! The vibe, the ambiance, the semi-dark mood lighting, and the people just vibing out after work? Yes! It was rainy that day, and I honestly didn't think we were going to get in. Needless to say, I was done, okay? We had woken up late, had breakfast, did a few things, got tired, and dozed off. But nevertheless, my husband makes it happen, okay? They were able to seat us at the bar, and listen, I loved watching the bartenders do their thing. I'm always curious about how they make their drinks, how they get along, and how they interact with the customers. You could tell that a lot of the people eating at the bar were regulars, okay? We had never been there before, but everybody around us had something good to say. The lady sitting to my left was from St. Louis, and when I tell you, she could not stop raving about this restaurant! She had been there a few times, and even though she's from out of town, anytime she's in the Chi, she stops by. Another guy had already been three times that week! He even brought his other half to check out the basement and listen to some music. From what he told us, they have DJs on certain days, along with other live acts. It gives almost a speakeasy vibe. We didn't make it downstairs this time, but we already said that when we go back, with reservations, we are definitely spending some time down there. Listen, I'm about to jump all over the place with this review, because everything was hitting! The butter cake, okay?! Totally amazing. It was light, airy, and not overly rich. I'm in a season where I'm not doing too much sweet, okay? I mean, I'mma eat my sweets, don't get it twisted... but over-the-top and doing too much? Yeah, no. This was perfect. You could taste what needed to be tasted, okay? Some guys sitting near us had ordered it, and listen, they maxed. They bust that thing down. Once we tried it, we understood exactly why. Now, the food! I had what I believe was the lemon pepper chicken Alfredo. Oh my gosh! Rich cheese, rich white sauce, and everything tasted homemade, okay? Don't give me that other stuff, y'all. My husband had some type of seafood pasta situation, and he absolutely loved it. We also had some egg rolls that were phenomenal. Listen, I have never been in a situation where I ate my entire meal. All of it! Usually, I'm taking something to go, and then it never gets eaten. This time there wasn't anything left to take. That's all I'mma say! The drinks did exactly what they needed to do, okay? Shout-out to the bartender! I can't remember his name, but listen, he wore the cowboy hat. I was feeling it! Awesome food, awesome drinks, awesome vibe, and an awesome time. We will definitely be back!

We came to Provare to celebrate my birthday after seeing so many posts on social media, and it did…read morenot disappoint! We ordered the fried lobster tails, salmon egg rolls, seafood trio pasta, and cognac shrimp scampi. Everything was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The salmon egg rolls were my favorite, so unique and seriously SO good! The pasta dishes were generous portions with plenty of seafood. For the quality and type of food, I also felt the prices and portion sizes were very reasonable compared to other restaurants offering similar seafood selections. The service was fantastic! Our server, Katy, was so sweet and on top of everything. Multiple staff members checked on us throughout the meal, and we felt very well taken care of. We finished with the butter cake, which was moist, flavorful, and a must-get! Such a great birthday experience. Highly recommended!

The crablegs and the boils ate AMAZING. I Love this place and Im headed back there real soon…read more The food and their service is alright with me. It's a good environment. Thanks #seafoodlover

We went here for lunch expecting the same standard I've experienced at other outlets of this…read morefranchise, but several things fell well short. We were given a thermocol plate with a plastic fork. The server did not even remove the steaming boil from its plastic bag. The seafood was served wrapped in plastic. When we asked for crab crackers, we were told they didn't have any and were handed plastic scissors instead. The server also never offered a beverage menu, which is standard at other outlets. The two stars are entirely for the taste of the food. Actually eating it was a nightmare. I would not return, and I would not recommend this place to anyone, primarily on safety grounds.

Takes credit card. Lots of seating indoors. Parking can be tough so you can find street parking or…read moreresidential. AAPI owned. It's the same concept as Boiling Crab or Kickin Crab in California. It is BYOB! So I walked across the street to Target, got some Seltzers and brought them to our table. This is prob the one thing that I love the most. Great service. The seafood boil is pretty good. They give you a bib and gloves to keep you relatively clean. You have to use your hands to eat your food and work for it. Go for the seafood Cajun sauce (garlic, butter, lemon pepper). It was super good flavor. Mild is the way to go. We asked for spicy sauce on the side for an extra dollar. I would skip the preset family meals. Order 1-2 lbs of your favorite seafood. They have prices per lb on the large chalk board. The shrimp, crawfish was cooked well. The crab legs were boiled before cooked, so the shell was soft and easy to cut with scissors. Next time, I'd get the shrimp, crawfish, clams, and mussels. The family feast ($145)- came with king crab, snow crab, option of 2 from shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams. Also, a scoop of rice, green beans, garlic noodles, and fries. I would pass on the king crab and snow crab. Garlic noodles were average. Fries were average . They also sell boba drinks if you like that

The waiter was really friendly, helpful and checked on us often. There was a lot of seating and…read morethey have a sink outside so people can wash their hands without having to go into the bathrooms. The garlic butter pasta was really oily. The wings were good but too seasoned. The fries were perfectly done. The shrimp was a good size. The snow crab legs also had a decent amount of meat. I would not recommend the chicken bites for the kids meal. They were very dry.

Decent price food flavor…read more Service was fine just not a fan on workers on their cell phone

We went to this restaurant for a first time. There was only 3 tables occupied so they were not…read morebusy. They told us to seat anywhere. After a while no one came to our table to offer a menu or anything at all. About 15min in 2 girls came in and sat down. And server went to them immediately, while we were still waiting for someone to acknowledge us. Very disappointed!!!