Make Sure To Come Hungry To This Build-Your-Own Seafood-Boil Restaurant, Crab Boil 59 In Illinois

Build-your-own seafood restaurants come in a variety of styles. One of the most classic is the crab boil. In Illinois, Crab Boil 59 represents the best a boil has to offer: delicious, back-to-basics simplicity that showcases the simply spectacular seafood on offer. Make sure to come hungry; you certainly won’t leave that way. In fact, you’ll likely need friends and family to help you finish this feast from the beach.

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Illinoisans are likely familiar with Route 59, which crosses the entire state from the north to the south. Don't let the roadside vibe trick you into thinking the food here is fishy, though. One bite will have you saying, "holy crab."

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The key to great build-your-own-seafood is quality. You're here for food with gills, not frills. Crab Boil 59 understands this. They put fresh fish first; everything else is just a bonus.

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Build-your-own-seafood may sound like quite the endeavor, but you don't have to go back to school to slay at selecting your own seafood. All you do is name your fish, flavor, and any extra fixings, and they do the rest. The end result? A fantastic basket of sensational seafood.

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Some may not think it's advisable to take a pitstop to eat yourself into a crab coma during a road trip. These reasonable road warriors, and anyone looking for safe to-go dining during the pandemic, will be delighted to know that Crab Boil 59 offers crab equipped with a shell cracker for seafood lovers on the move.

The next time you’re feeling crabby, ask yourself, “Am I actually just hungry?” If you’re anything like us, the answer is usually yes. A trip to savor some aquatic cuisine might be just what the doctor ordered to leave you feeling happy as a clam.

Where do go to assemble your seafood from scratch? What’s the craziest crab boil you’ve had in Illinois? We love hearing your stories and seeing your photos. Get in touch!

Crab Boil 59 is located at 5507 Illinois Rte 59, Plainfield, IL 60544.