Fresh seafood platter at Blue Crab Kedzie
Chicago's Favorite Seafood Spot

Howdy,
we're glad
you're here.

Gulf-fresh seafood, soulful Creole flavors, and the kind of hospitality that makes strangers feel like regulars. Pull up a chair.

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Warm dining room at Blue Crab Kedzie

Kedzie

Avenue Staple

Our Story

A table by
the Gulf,
right here in
Chicago.

Blue Crab Kedzie wasn't built to impress food critics. It was built for the people on Kedzie Avenue who wanted a seat at a table where the seafood is honest, the portions are generous, and the host remembers your name.

We source from Gulf Coast fishermen every week. Our roux is stirred slow. Our spices are blended in-house. And we'd rather turn away a party than serve you anything less than what we'd serve our own family.

Gulf

Direct daily sourcing

Creole

Roots in every dish

Neighborhood

No pretense, just good food

Family

Welcome at our table

What People Say

Don't take our word for it

"Best seafood on the South Side, hands down. The gumbo alone is worth the drive. We come here for every family celebration now."

M

Maria T.

Regular since 2019

"The atmosphere is unmatched. Feels like home but the food is restaurant-quality. Staff treats you like family from the moment you walk in."

D

David R.

Neighborhood regular

"I brought my parents here for Sunday dinner and they haven't stopped talking about the crabcake. Already booked our next visit. This place is a gem."

J

Jennifer L.

Chicago local

Reservations & Events

Your table's
waiting.

Whether it's a casual weeknight dinner or a full venue buyout for your next celebration, we've got the table with your name on it.

(773) 424-8634 Email Us
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Come say hello

Address

8618 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60652

Hours

Monday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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