
Best Crab Cakes in Near North Side, Chicago
The 18 top-rated crab cakes in Near North Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Best Crab Cakes across Chicago→- Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago505 N Michigan Ave
The crab cakes stand out for their generous chunks of real crab meat and minimal breading, delivering exceptional flavor.
- 2Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House1024 N Rush St
The crab cakes are praised for their generous lumps of crab, minimal filler, and delicious hot pink aioli.
- 3Bavette's Bar & Boeuf218 W Kinzie
Crab cakes packed with fresh crab meat and paired with a flavorful sauce receive consistent praise for their quality and taste.
- 4Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse1028 N Rush St
Crab cakes are praised for being packed with fresh crab meat, perfectly seared, and complemented by a tangy remoulade sauce.
- 5Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab60 E Grand Ave
Crab cakes are praised for their generous crab meat, minimal filler, and delightful texture, making them a must-try appetizer.
- 6Shaw's Crab House21 E Hubbard St
Crispy crab cakes packed with lump crab meat receive high praise for their flavor and minimal fillers, making them a standout dish.
- 7Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue – Chicago (Streeterville)465 E Illinois St
Crispy on the outside and packed with fresh crab, the crab cakes receive high praise for their delicious flavor.
- 8Copper Fox Gastropub155 East Ontario St
- 9STK Steakhouse9 W Kinzie St
The crab cakes are praised for their high-quality, solid crab meat with minimal breading, making them a standout appetizer.
- 10Wildfire159 W Erie St
- 11Lure Fishbar - Chicago616 N Rush St
- 12The Hampton Social - River North353 W Hubbard St
Crab cakes are praised for their fresh flavor and quality, often described as some of the best in the area.
- 13Maggiano’s Little Italy516 N Clark St
- 14The Franklin Room675 N Franklin St
- 15Havana Grill412 N Clark St
Crab cakes are praised for their flavor and mango salsa, but some found them small or with bones.
- 16Blue Door Kitchen & Garden52 W Elm St
Crab cakes are praised for their tender texture and fresh crab flavor, but some found them overly sweet or lacking in substance.
- 17The Alston750 N State St
- 18Steak 48615 N Wabash Ave