50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago

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“Atmosphere and service were on point! A must go to when in Chicago“

“The best crab cakes I’ve had. Loved the atmosphere and the food was fantastic!! Absolutely recommend this all day, every day!“

“Brenna was amazing. The food was the second best part to her service“

“Everything is awesome and delicious !!👏“

“"Outstanding food and presentation. The service was fantastic, especially from the hostess“

“The food and staff were amazing! Such a friendly staff who were extremely welcoming and attentive. I have never ordered ‘seconds’ at a restaurant until today! The tostadas were out of this world and the shrimp taco was delicious. A must try!“

“We had the best time at Half Shell! So cozy & delicious for year round seafood. Our server was so friendly & knowledgeable. Everthing tasted so fresh - we can’t wait to be back in the summer to enjoy the patio!“

“The food and experience were both amazing. We started off with the Florida Stone crab and Madagascar shrimp. Both were delicious. My boyfriend got the 12 ounce filet and I got the seafood platter (with lobster, scallops, and shrimp). We shared the sides jennie’s mashed potatoes and lobster macaroni and cheese (a lot of lobster in it)! The steak was the best he’s ever had. Both sides were delicious. My lobster and shrimp were the best ever and scallops good too. We ended with banana crème pie and espresso martinis which were also amazing. Servers very attentive. They brought wet rags after each messy appetizer. Great atmosphere and perfect for a romantic date. Best meal ever. Definitely recommend!“

“My good friend Lisa took me there and it tasted great! Service is also great“

“I love the Lobster roll so yummy! Worth every penny!“

“Foodie and gals it’s are addictive. Warning!! 💕💕💕💕“

“I've lived in the area for over 20 years and never eaten here but them oysters were absolutely delicious and reasonably price. The 1/2 lb was just enough for me. I highly recommend.“

“Top notch service, drinks were phenomenal, and the food simply EXCEPTIONAL. Thank you for the VIP treatment on my Anniversary! You peeps are amazing!“

“I meant to grab something to eat at Sweetgreen across the street and walk past Brown Bag Seafood. The place has cosy seating, good music and nice vibes so I gave it a try. The food is delicious, reasonably priced and sustainably sourced. I’ll certainly come back.“

“The most amazing seafood rolls on the planet. Convenient and delicious. Anytime you're looking to treat yourself WHILE AT WORK, Luke's is a great place to duck in and pick up food or sit down and eat with such fast service from the lobster team“

“Every was A1, from the hospitality to the Food My daughter might say something like it’s "bussin Bussin" 😂“

“shrimp is huge and it's cooked to order so worth the wait. I used to live in Chicago, now I live in Orlando Florida and came all the way here for the shrimp...absolutely good!!“

“I went here first time and I was so impressed. Great good. I ordered fish n chips and they brought out malt vinegar even without me asking. We ordered salmon platter. It was phenomenal. Wow. Definitely recommend this place 10/10“

“Delicious meal, wonderful staff. The food was creatively fresh and inventive. Cocktails were also great. Highly recommend to sit at the chefs counter. Will try to make it back for brunch.

Dietary restrictions: Were able to accommodate gluten free“

“Great food, amazing ambiance and incredible staff. One of the nicest Chicago steakhouses I’ve been to. Highly recommend.“

“I been coming to this area for over five years and I like that captain hooks is open 24 hours. I like the service of the staff and the food is always hot and delicious.

Kid-friendliness: There are kid meals

Wheelchair accessibility: There is handicap parking available“

“Great place! Love the atmosphere and best part the food. The Cajun garlic fries are the best fries I’ve ever had. Garlic noodles I can eat all day. Had seafood boil and that was fun and delicious! Danny our server is awesome. Danny ( I hope I didn’t get his name wrong) was very informative and helpful.“

“Oliver’s is a truly special place. The atmosphere is cozy and their service is outstanding.

The food is exceptional—every dish we tried was delicious—but the standout was the risotto, made with pumpkin, cheese, and hazelnuts. It was the best risotto we’ve ever had.“

“I love the shrimp, always fresh and very delicious every time!“

“This location is extraordinarily efficient, friendly and thoughtful. I work in the building and frequently eat here a couple times a week. Top tier service, top tier environment. They will actually remember your name order and even ask how your weekend was remembering what you said last week. You can’t buy service like that anymore. Absolutely recommend.“

“Cannot recommend this team and Brown Bag location enough. Nesha, Tristan, Ari, and Niyah are all-stars. Everyone is so warm every time we come in. 😊“

“Fast and friendly service. Delicious food.“

“Celebrated my birthday here and had a wonderful time! Great food, and really enjoy the Cosmopolitan martini! 🍸 I had the Branzino. All delicious! Recommend!👍🏽“

“I love this location! Bright + sunny. A lot of space. Great for larger groups! Meter or residential parking not too bad. Similar to the original location regarding the food with more options. Fun for kids too with the big TV screen and active atmosphere! 🌮“

“Shrimp was wonderful as was the service. Found my new shrimp spot!“

“I have gone to Andros Taverna for many years now where I am never disappointed and always impressed with the service, the quality of food and ingredients, the atmosphere and the passion in general. Chef Doug Psaltis is a true expert and artist performing at the highest levels. The gyros are the best, best gyros in Chicago by far, the seafood world class, the homemade bread and pita are incredible. The foods and meats are cooked over wood fire, wood fire grilled. We had our daughters baptism catered from here which was excellent assortment of Greek food - this is a Greek restaurant you will go to for many years to come.“

“baha restaurant 2nd Aniversario“

“The food (lobster roll), customer service, and environment is a 10/10!! This is my 3rd time coming to brown bag seafood and each time it amazes me how kind each worker is. The short conversations, the free candy, and the great playlist they have is truly welcoming. Love love love!“

“excelente comida muy buen servicio muy rico todo lo que e probado“

“Food was great and the paper and carrots were fantastic. I'll definitely be back again“

“Our server, Valenciaga, was absolutely amazing. They were attentive without being overbearing, friendly, and clearly cared about making sure we had a great experience. Every recommendation they gave hit the mark, and they managed the table with ease even during a busy night. You could tell they take pride in their work. We’ll definitely be back — thank you, Valenciaga, for such great service!“

“The best food !!!Thank you guy.“

“The food was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors," "The service was outstanding - our waiter was attentive and made great recommendations," "The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a special occasion," "This hidden gem exceeded all expectations, we'll definitely be back.“

“Hands down one of the best restaurants in Chicago. It’s rare to find a restaurant where every dish is so flavorful and on point but Elia does it so gracefully! Amazing atmosphere and great service - Ebrar made our dinner experience so enjoyable. Can’t wait to go back!“

“I absolutely love BB seafood! I use to go to the one on Randolph, but I no longer work in the city so today I took the Metra to the one that’s just a 5 minute walk from the OTC station and this location did not disappoint. I love their veggie blend, the juice that they put on it makes it a 10/10 & it’s honestly the reason I come here. I usually get the salmon with the veggie blend but today I tried the grains and I was not a fan, so Kim and Jose made it right. Kim is so pleasant, attentive and had great customer service. I can see why Jose won the “extra mile” award, he remade my meal which was totally unexpected but very much appreciated and him going the extra mile for me means I’ll keep going the extra miles on the Metra for my Brown Bag. Jose was very personable, kind and helpful. Thank you!

Vegetarian options: Greens, grains etc, they have lots of veggie only options.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps to get here from the sidewalk and they have a double doors.“

“This place is hands down the best restaurant in the city. The food is unreal good I mean like go out for milk and never come back good. The head partner chef Joe Rizza is a Jedi in the kitchen and an absolute class act. He always makes time to come say hi when we stop in. Main reason why I like going. Besides the fact that the prices r normal but the food is anything but. #amazing love the location love the vibe u have to go“

“muy buena comida muy bien n a atención y karaoke de jueves a domingo“

“Really good and fresh sushi at great prices. Love this place.“

“I absolutely loved this place. Service was excellent and food was even better. I came here on the recommendation of a friend and this will be my go to place every time I’m back in town. Love the vibe here also.“

“Had a group meeting and the staff created a 4 course dinner for us. Fantastic selections and service was over the top. Highly recommend if you’re in the neighborhood.“

“Great food and excellent service“

“Great soacil place good food“

“Outstanding service and an incredible meal. I had the tuna crudo appetizer as my entree and it was the absolute best I've ever had. Unique and enough for two people! The margarita was fantastic without the tartness that comes with many bottled margaritas. This was very authentic. Everything was very reasonably priced. What a wonderful find!! I will be back!“

“So, this was my first time and my parents were with me. The place is cute, the seafood was so delicioso, flavorful, and fresh. Our server, Rosa, was attentive and friendly. They were busy, so you know people love the food. Great overall experience.“