33 Best Seafood Restaurants near Waukegan

“I’m so happy this seafood boil restaurant opened nearby! 🦀🍤 The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and packed with amazing flavor. Every bite was satisfying, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. 😋 It easily compares to some of the well-known seafood boil spots I've visited before, so I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything tasted. 🌊 The portions were generous, the seasoning was just right, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. 😊 It’s great to finally have such a fantastic seafood option close to home without having to travel far. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon and recommending this place to my friends and family!“

“Delicious food and the staff were all so nice! My husband and I loved it“

“I always have an amazing experience at La Zona 84. From the moment you walk in, you can feel a warm and inclusive atmosphere where everyone is welcomed and celebrated. The service is truly outstanding—the staff is attentive, friendly, and always makes sure everything is just right.
The food is absolutely delicious, full of flavor and prepared with great care, while the drinks are incredible—perfectly crafted with a wide variety to suit every taste. On top of that, the music is always vibing with the crowd, creating an energy that brings everyone together.
Overall, La Zona 84 delivers an excellent experience in every way. It’s definitely a place you’ll want to come back to again and again.“

“This is easily one of my favorite places for Mexican seafood! 🌮🦐 Every visit has been delicious, and the amazing flavors always keep me coming back for more. 😋 The fried red snapper is perfectly cooked-crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside. 🐟 The octopus and shrimp cocktail is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and without a doubt one of the best I've had in the area. 🍤 The prices are very reasonable, making it a great spot for a family dinner or even a quick takeout meal. 😊 The portions are generous, the quality is consistently excellent, and the service is always welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves fresh seafood and authentic Mexican cuisine!“

“Caldo de rana y tiburón y el caldo de mariscos bueno todo está delicioso“

“Not gonna lie, we were a little concerned trying it based on the previous reviews, but our experience was excellent. We opted for dinner at the bar and started off with the delicious lobster roll. For dinner we went the seafood route and had the salmon risotto and the pan fried redfish with polenta. Side dishes were the local mushrooms and potatoes au gratin. Everything was cooked perfectly, came up quickly, and the service at the bar was on-point. Considering the amount of food we had and a few cocktails, we felt the price was very reasonable. We will not hesitate to stop in again.“

“Called ahead a few hours to accommodate a party of 12.. everything went without a hitch..Extremely pleasant service and the food was OMG.. Delicious.. 5/5 ⭐️ one of the few Gems left in Waukegan. .. will definitely visit again.. Thank you for the excellent service and hospitality ❤️❤️❤️“

“food was great , customer service was awesome . The wait wasn’t long neither . 8.5/10“

“Delicious! We saw the recommendation on Dine In/Dine Out Lake Bluff /Lake Forest Facebook page. So we decided to try it tonight. We were NOT disappointed. Service was friendly, nice casual dining spot. Great bar choices. The meal was delicious - we had the skirt steak and the flavor was top notch. My meal came with 4 shrimp and prepared well, not spicy. The flavors were yum and truly can’t wait to go back. From reviews the seafood looks delicious. We will try that next time!“

“We've not been there since 2017 due to relocation but have nothing but fond memories of Dover Straits. When we bought our house in Grayslake in 1995, our realtor took us there to celebrate. We continued going, mainly for birthdays, anniversaries or impress out of towners, and were never disappointed. We have immediate access to super fresh seafood in Florida but miss the ambiance and supper club vibe Dover Straits provided. Loved that the owners always greeted us like we were worth a million bucks.“

“I really enjoyed celebrating my birthday on Sunday for brunch. The food was amazing the drinks were delicious and the service was excellent. The servers were very attentive. The DJ was on point as well. I will for sure be back for brunch soon.“

“We came to Sophia Steak for our anniversary and had a great server- Carol. She took care to help me with my dietary needs and made the meal so special. They gave us a little champagne toast and special anniversary menus. It was all the little touches that make it perfect. And then there’s the steak! Next level taste, quality and sides. We highly recommend!“

“As a frequent guest, familiarity with a restaurant can sharpen both appreciation and critique, and my most recent visit offered a bit of both. Despite a typically packed Friday evening, our reservation was honored immediately—an efficiency that regulars have come to value at this always-busy establishment. The evening’s only notable drawback began with the seating. As a party of two, we were placed near the bar in a high-traffic area, which, combined with the restaurant’s characteristically high noise level, made for a less intimate dining experience. Service was prompt and capable, though somewhat impersonal. Culinarily, the meal was uneven but largely successful. The walleye fish fry, a dish I had been anticipating, was merely average and carried a slightly fishy note that raised questions about freshness. In contrast, the eggplant and shrimp dishes were well executed and thoroughly enjoyable, reminding us why we return so often. Taken as a whole, this visit reflected the restaurant’s usual strengths with a few minor missteps. While not a standout evening, it was still a solid experience and, consistent with most visits, earns a respectable 4 out of 5.“

“Visited again in march 2022 again perfect service perfect meal the atmosphere the food the service is a 5 star you need to go it will be a perfect meal !!“

“Best sushi. Better than your fancy Chicago spot. It’s the only restaurant we frequent regularly. They have something for everyone including non sushi lovers.“

“Food was absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend!!“

“This is really a wonderful restaurant. The price point is excellent and the value for money superb. The food was really, really good, and we all enjoyed our meal. The skirt steak, the lamb chops, the beet salad and the ceviche. The poached pear is something different (not sweet at all) and the chocolate cake was very tasty. And for 10 bucks you get a really solid pour of wine (probably around 9 oz), which is just unheard of in a restaurant. Service was good and we really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend you try this new place. They deserve to be more busy. It’s new and people need to get the word out.“

“Wonderful experience. The waitstaff was helpful with menu and flavor profiles. Very tasty. Fun date night!“

“Very fresh and good food.“

“One of my favorite restaurants. I LOVE the salad with fried goat cheese & beets. Also the croque monsieur was really good 😊“

“Second visit as good as the first. Fresh ingredients quick service good selections. Several great vegetarian options too! I should have taken a few pix because each plate was artistic. Above all the food was great!“

“Not as much fun as thirty years ago but still not bad.“

“We went to Washington Garden’s last night with friends hoping to enjoy some good Italian food. The food was delicious! The portions were large and the waitress couldn’t have been nicer. We will be returning soon. 🥰👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Excellent Vietnamese food, best in the area. So many great dishes.“

“We dined at Froggy’s on Valentine’s Day, and had a wonderful time! This was our first time ever here, even though Froggys has been here for over 40 years! The interior is warm and inviting and we were welcomed in and seated promptly. Our server Peter was terrific all night, personable, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was truly a delight! We had Beef Wellington and Chicken Cordon Blue. Both were delicious and our overall experience was really great. We highly recommend this place and we will be back!“

“This is our family's favorite restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries, dinners with large groups...At this point we've been here probably 10 times and never once have we had a bad experience. Every server goes above and beyond to ensure that you have a WOW experience. The food and drinks are amazing every time. Last night we decided to try somewhere new since we just ate at Primo the previous weekend. The prices were the same yet the service and food did not compare. From now on we'll stick with here, where we know we'll have an amazing experience.“

“Had a wonderful dinner !!“

“Um this place is so good! And you get so much food! Comparatively I can down 3 sushi rolls in one sitting and I could not finish this bowl! I got “The Duke” 👍“

“food and staff are always amazing. we have been coming for years and will continue to visit for years to come.“

“My kids and I love the different flavored chicken wings and the gyros sandwiches. Fish is also crispy and yum. Great fast-food stop. Definitely recommend it to others to try.“

“Good seafood reasonably priced“

“It was well worth the experience and price. Food was high quality, waitstaff was attentive. I loved every single minute spent here. The atmosphere blew me away. We had the best evening. I highly recommend.“