Best Crab Cakes in Loop, Chicago
The 5 top-rated crab cakes in Loop, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is crab cakes at Morton's The Steakhouse (65 E Wacker Pl), with a flavor score of 79 out of 100 from 20 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Crab Cakes across Chicago→- Ranked #1At Morton's The Steakhouse65 E Wacker Pl
Crab cakes are praised for their delicious flavor, yet some found them fishy or lacking in freshness.
- Ranked #2At Bar Mar120 N Wacker Dr
The crab cake is rich and delicious with great flavor, though some found it too salty or overly sauced.
- Ranked #3At Roanoke Restaurant135 W Madison St
Crab cakes feature plenty of crab meat and good flavor, though some found them too fishy or not fresh enough.
- Ranked #4At Petterinos150 N Dearborn St
Crab cakes often lacked sufficient crab meat, with some being cold in the center and overcooked, disappointing many diners.
- Ranked #5At Lockwood Restaurant & Bar17 E Monroe St