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Happy Hour $5 Garlic Noodles and $1 Wings. More detail on our site. Link in bio The Crab Pad
10/05/2026

Happy Hour $5 Garlic Noodles and $1 Wings. More detail on our site. Link in bio The Crab Pad

10/01/2026

🦀 KIDS EAT FREE THIS OCTOBER! 👧🏽👦🏽❤️

Parents, we got you! 🙌🏽

🍽️ Buy 1 Adult Entrée → Get 1 FREE Kids Meal
👧🏽 Kids 12 & under
📅 Monday–Friday all October
📍 Dine-in only at The Crab Pad

Because feeding the kids shouldn’t have to break the bank 😂🦀

One free Kids Meal per one paying adult. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Bring the kiddos & let us handle dinner! ❤️

09/30/2026

10 years is CRAZY. I did that. My team did that. 🥹

10 years ago I was young(er), just grinding, figuring it out and trying to make this dream work. Sometimes I forget to stop and really take in how far I’ve come.

Feeling so proud and grateful for my team, our OGs, my family & friends, and everyone who continues to show up and support this dream.

10 years of The Crab Pad. 🦀❤️
Here’s a little look back at our celebration. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

Let’s gooooo! Cheers to many more years of I GOT CRABS IN CHICAGO. 🥂🦀

09/28/2026

Popsicle season isn’t over yet in the Windy City! ☀️ Build your ultimate dream treat at our in-house custom popsicle bar. Pick your base, load up on the drizzles, and go wild with the toppings.
Who are you bringing with you to build the ultimate sweet tooth creation? 👇
ChicagoSummer SweetTooth FoodieGram

09/25/2026

Flashback to our 10-year celebration! 🦀❤️ Our OG customer stepped up for “Name That Tune” and absolutely KILLED IT! 🎶🔥 Y’all came ready to play! ❤️

No school tomorrow? 👀 The kids still gotta eat! 🦀🍤 Lunch starting at $12.99! 🍽️ Every Friday–Sunday, starting at 12PM. B...
09/24/2026

No school tomorrow? 👀 The kids still gotta eat! 🦀🍤 Lunch starting at $12.99! 🍽️ Every Friday–Sunday, starting at 12PM. Bring the kids, bring the appetite. We got lunch covered! ❤️🦀

09/22/2026

I guess you can say we’re loved worldwide. Visit us while you’re traveling or come see us weekly. We don’t mind either way 😊

09/17/2026

I always love a sampler of EVERYTHING. 😂 Is it just me, or do you like a little bit of everything too? 👀

09/11/2026

Summer can’t be over until you share this family pack with the homies. 🦀🦐🔥

09/10/2026

Not accepting fall applications just yet. ☀️

The ultimate kid-approved combo: Spaghetti + Fries + Drink. 🍝🍟🥤 Only $5.99!
09/09/2026

The ultimate kid-approved combo: Spaghetti + Fries + Drink. 🍝🍟🥤 Only $5.99!

09/09/2026

Back to school can get crazy, so we’re handling dinner. 📚🦀
Our $35 Back to School Combo is back for September:
• 1/2 lb Snow Crab
• 1/2 lb Shrimp
• 1/2 lb Black Mussels
• Potatoes
All your favorites, one killer price. Stop by or order online to get your fix! 🔥

09/08/2026

When they can’t decide between pasta night and fry day… we serve both! 😋 Bring the little ones by for their favorite kids combo! 🍝🍟

08/31/2026

🎒BACK 2 SCHOOL COMBO IS BACK! 🎒
Get ½ LB BLACK MUSSELS, SHRIMP, & SNOW CRAB LEGS + POTATOES
ALL FOR JUST $35! 🤩

📚 Available ALL SEPTEMBER!
Bring the family, grab your combo, and let us handle dinner! 😋

08/26/2026

🔥 MON–WED SPECIAL! 🔥
Buy 2 lbs, get 1 lb FREE! 🦀🦐
Must be the same item.
Available for DINE-IN or PICKUP! 🍽️📦
Come get your crab fix! 🦀 (exclusion applies)

08/20/2026

Friendly reminder: you can’t get this anywhere else in the city. 🏆Don’t let the weekend pass without grabbing our Bánh Mì Po’ Boy. Catch it during our lunch window before it’s gone for the week!
📍 When to get it:
Friday – Sunday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Lunch Only)

Banh Mi Po Boy- only available during lunch, Fri-Sun: 12-4pm 🥖
08/18/2026

Banh Mi Po Boy- only available during lunch, Fri-Sun: 12-4pm 🥖

08/14/2026

Banh mi fries, mozzy sticks, wings, and dynamite mussels... and yes, this is just the warm-up

The “lineup of honor” from our AYCE crawfish feast! 🦞 Happening every Sunday at The Crab Pad ⁠
07/30/2026

The “lineup of honor” from our AYCE crawfish feast! 🦞 Happening every Sunday at The Crab Pad ⁠

Summer’s flying by… anyways, here’s a Sampler Platter. 🦀
07/28/2026

Summer’s flying by… anyways, here’s a Sampler Platter. 🦀

07/19/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

Join us Sunday, August 30 | 12–4 PM as we celebrate 10 incredible years of The Crab Pad! 🦀❤️

We’ll be closing regular lunch service to throw one big party featuring:
🎶 Live music by DJ Rex & JasOne
🎁 Tons of merch giveaways throughout the event
🦀 $10 plates (limited menu)
🥳 Great food, great vibes, and a chance to celebrate with our amazing community!

Come hang out, mingle, and help us celebrate this huge milestone. We couldn’t have done it without you!

🍽️ Regular full-service dining resumes from 5–10 PM.

Address

2529 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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