Bring on the Crab Fries!  Chickie's and Pete's announced today it's expanding to Atlantic City just in time for summer!

The good news came during a Casino Reinvestment Development Authority meeting this week.

The popular sports bar will occupy space at Tropicana Casino and Resort, spanning two floors that will face the Boardwalk allowing patrons to view the beach and Boardwalk, PressofAtlanticCity.com reports.

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved nearly $1.2 million for the project. Tropicana will reportedly contribute another $6 million.

The new Chickie's and Pete's should be open in time for the summer season.

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