About
Welcome to Crab Du Jour, your go-to destination for a tantalizing seafood experience in Melrose Park, Illinois. Situated at 851 W North Ave, this delightful eatery embraces the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine, providing a feast for the senses.
At Crab Du Jour, the essence of seafood is elevated through a diverse menu that caters to every craving. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Po'boy, a satisfying basket of crispy fried treats, or a heartwarming clam chowder, there’s something to tempt every palate.
Customers rave about Crab Du Jour’s happy hour specials, making it an ideal spot to unwind with friends over irresistible seafood dishes and refreshing cocktails. The ambiance is casual yet inviting, with outdoor seating perfect for enjoying a sunny day, and the hospitable staff always ready to enhance your dining experience.
As echoed by satisfied patrons, like Ivey C. and Sherita S., the service at Crab Du Jour is consistently excellent, providing the perfect backdrop to your meal. It's not just about food; it’s about the entire experience, making each visit memorable.
Whether you seek a quick takeout, a delightful dinner out, or even catering for a special occasion, Crab Du Jour fulfills all your seafood needs. With ample on-site parking, a relaxed atmosphere, and room for your furry friends, it truly offers a comprehensive dining experience.
So, come join us at Crab Du Jour, where the seafood is fresh, the ambiance is lively, and every bite is a celebration of flavor!
For reservations or inquiries, feel free to call us at (708) 410-2250. We look forward to serving you!
“ I've been to this place a few times, that how much me and my husband enjoyed it here....all the time, never fail. Food and service and ambiance are great. Especially happy hours lol . Cajun seafood delicious. Recommended ”
“ Food was banging service was A1 drinks awesome. The wings and the shrimp and lobster dip oh my goodness ”
“ Food was amazing! I had the scallop and black mussels combo boil, it was addictively yummmm! Even the corn and potatoes were tasty! Plentiful and delicious! My husband had the fried catfish, collard greens, fried okra and black beans. Service was knowledgeable and attentive. Ambiance was fitting for seafood. I actually had this for the first time in Charleston but plan on trying the Illinois location when I return for my birthday celebration. ”
“ It's our 3rd time here. The boiled seafood is good and the price is reasonable. The service is always excellent. Parking lot is huge. However, it seems not really busy. Hope they have more customers! ”
“ Went in for happy hour. Sat at the bar. We ordered from their cocktail menu. All the drinks were very sweet. They were all made by the bartender, no mixers so it does take a few minutes to get a drink. We ordered a couple happy hour appetizers. They weren't bad but honestly, they were nothing special. All the staff checked in on us when they pass by. I'll have to come back again to try the food. Decor was as you expect in a chain seafood place, but it looked clean. I would have only done three stars because I was not blown away by anything, but two people having drinks and appetizers for a couple hours and it's less than 40 bucks with tip. I can't complain. ”
“ Amazing experience! This was the first sea food boil for me and wow. I get the hype now. Honestly the most affordable place. We got a boil for about $60 for 3 people and we still had leftovers to take back home. I will say that it was a bit too salty but everything else was delicious. It came with potatoes and corn. The corn was juicy and creamy. For appetizers we had shrimp tacos. Oh my GOSH! It was beyond good. It came with spicy mayo with game the shrimps a soft kick. The Cajun fries were crunchy and fresh. Perfect amount of seasoning. We did come there with an 8 year old and I saw a lot of families with kids coming in. So I'm glad to see the place being family friendly despite being a bar. The interior is beautiful in my opinion. Obviously sea themed. the place was clean. The service was fast and the server was nice and explained to us the menu fast and easy. She clearly knows what she's doing. However we did come around 12, and we were the first people there, so about 3 different servers would come by each 10 mins and ask "how is everything" and that's fine but they choose a moment when you're chewing and can't answer. ”
“ I'm giving this restaurant a 4/5 stars for the following: * Nice size parking lot (formerly Ruby Tuesdays) * Seated right away * Full bar for alcoholic drinks available * Various appetizers not found at some crab boil places in Chicagoland Now to the food. The appetizers we ate were very good - buffalo chicken wings and mozzarella cheese sticks. The crab boil was okay, portion size was good, but I feel like the flavor was missing. Maybe I should have tried the crab du jour seasoning. I opted for the garlic butter and cajun seasoning. Most crab boil places I visited, that seasoning combo would have been enough, but it tasted like the cajun seasoning part was missing, there was tons of butter flavoring. My daughter got the garlic butter noodles, and we both weren't fans. We had hopes that they would have used angel hair or linguine noodles. We're also happy that they put the noodles to the side, otherwise, it would have soaked up all the juice from the crab boil and the noodles would have been mushy! She did enjoy the strawberry drizzle cheesecake too. Our host was very nice. I don't recall his name, but he got a nice tip from us. ”
“ I can only speak to my experience... first no gator and no blue crab. Bummer for me so no appetizer. 4.5 stars. However I ordered one of the pre-priced combo 1lb of snow crab, 1lb crawfish, and 1lb green mussels. More than enough food for me. It came with potatoes and corn. All my food cooked perfectly and delicious butter garlic flavor in medium heat. Cajun de jour rice (forget about it) it dry and not so tasty...rice with some corn kernels. I wouldn't order this ever again unless it was moist with some meat or sausage in it...like a red beans an rice mix. (I forgot food pics but clean and neatly presented) Drinks Strawberry margarita- top shelf liquor was a 6.00 upcharge. I don't mind the upcharge but it was a bit pricey to have an okay margarita. So I resorted to beer... it came in a can...I expected draft or bottle but hey maybe cans are for a reason. I had food left over. My waitress Ansetina maybe I apologize for ruining your name but she was very attentive and very kind. She came around to check in my needs a sufficient amount of times. Food timing. Quick and reasonable Parking ample parking lot spaces Seating time. Quick no wait on. Sunday evening. Host/greeter pleasant and courteous. ”
“ Never thought I would eat anything with gloves lol BUT it was fun. Delicious flavor! I got lemon pepper. There's alot of food in the bag too. Well worth it. The decor is lovely, friendly staff, just overall great experience. The drinks are so good too and unique. Can't wait to come back! ”