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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
244 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Legal Sea Foods Chicago is now open along the vibrant Riverwalk in the bustling River North neighborhood at the famous Marina Towers. Legal's first Midwest location features two floors of upscale casual New England vibes with sweeping riverfront views and an outdoor space. The brand-new restaurant features a large main dining room, bar area, private event space, and outdoor terraces. Serving New England specialties such as Boston's best Clam Chowder and Half Pound Lobster Rolls, as well as new signature dishes and local favorites. Legal Sea Foods combines New England's coastal fishing traditions with modern culinary flair. A taste of New England in the Mid-West.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 910-6517
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ozzy Amelotti
  • Catering
    Enjoy all your Legal favorites at home with our new take out platter menu. Perfect for all your party needs! Full platter menu, including our sushi platters, is available for pickup or delivery. Find Legal on Door Dash and Uber Eats or order directly on our website!
  • Private party facilities
    Legal Sea Foods brings the best of Modern New England seafood to Chicago. This new bi-level space offers upscale casual vibes, sweeping riverfront views and patio. The event spaces offer plenty of flexibility, providing guests with an over-the-top fresh and ‘Legal’ seafood experience they’ll never forget.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Rossetti and Denise Malloy: (312) 910-6517
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Marina City, Riverwalk. N Dearborn St, btw W Wacker Dr and W Kinzie St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chicago Restaurant Week!

    24 Jan 2025 - 9 Feb 2025
    Come celebrate Chicago Restaurant Week at Legal Sea Foods! Try our special lunch and dinner prix fixe menus, only available from January 24th - February 9th, 2025! Lunch Prix Fixe* Starter: cup of New England Clam Chowder, Caesar Salad, or Stuffies Entrée: Shrimp Scampi, Fish Sandwich, or Tuna Burger $40 Dinner Prix Fixe* Starter: cup of New England Clam Chowder, Caesar Salad, or Popcorn Shrimp Entrée Options: Shrimp Scampi, Clam Strips, Salt & Vinegar Crusted Cod, or Hoisin Glazed Salmon Dessert: Boston Cream Pie or New York Cheesecake *(beverage, tax, and gratuity not included) Learn More: https://www.legalseafoods.com/whats-on/chicago-restaurant-week/
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What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers a picturesque riverfront dining experience with "amazing views" and a "huge menu" of fresh seafood options. While some diners have noted inconsistencies in service, standout dishes like the "clam chowder" and "crab cakes" have been praised. The restaurant's ambiance, reminiscent of its Boston roots, provides a charming backdrop for seafood lovers.

244 Reviews
  1. Anna

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service from Paris! She is amazing! She is what made our dinner so enjoyable!

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  2. Cassandra

    VIP

    Chicago

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best clam chowder anywhere! Crab cake appetizer was all crab, no filler and tasty. Came with salad so was quite filling as my main course. The stuffies were delicious-2 in the order and a unique northeastern treat. Others in my party commented on size of Cesar and house salads-big enough to share. They loved the cod and halibut. I love the location on the river. A great addition to Chicago.

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  3. Daniel

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Just awful, all around, from the service to the food.

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  4. harvey

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at the Boston locations are far better. The lobster bisque and clam chowder were watery.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Harvey, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent dining experience. I’m truly sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We take great pride in offering the freshest seafood in town, and it’s disappointing to learn we fell short of that standard during your visit. I’ll be connecting with our culinary team to thoroughly review your concerns and ensure that we address them promptly. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain the high quality we strive for every day. If there’s anything specific, you’d like to share about your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at (312) 910-6517 Best regards, Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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  5. Patrick

    VIP

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Legal Seafoods. Our waiter was fantastic. Great service. Fresh food.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Patrick! We're thrilled to hear that you love Legal Sea Foods - Chicago and that our service and food met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide the best dining experience for our guests and your feedback affirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to serving you again soon! LSF Chicago management

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  6. Jeff

    Detroit

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for a late lunch and was seated with a great river view. Service was quick and friendly. The food was outstanding. Will return for a dinner time experience the next in Chicago.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Jeff! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your late lunch and had a great view from our Legal Sea Foods - Chicago restaurant. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations and that you loved our food. We strive to provide an outstanding dining experience and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for dinner, next time in Chicago! LSF -Chicago Managment Team,

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  7. Jim

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good seafood - get the chowder and crab cakes
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Jim! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our seafood, especially the chowder and crab cakes. We noticed that you rated the value a bit lower and we appreciate your honesty. We strive to provide a variety of meals and experiences to our guests, and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to serving you again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago.

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  8. Don

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m glad this iconic restaurant has opened n Chicago. Rey nice room and awesome menu. The oysters were fresh and delicious and the crab cake appetizer with a little greens was jumbo lump and delicious al with small. The lobsters rolls and fries were plentiful and we had them warm instead. The scallops entree was disappointing. I expected 4-5 large sea scallops and got five very small ones. They tasted good but not what I expected from a high end seafood restaurant.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 16 December 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for writing and sharing this feedback! We appreciate all of your comments and will address these few areas of concern with our staff. Please get in touch the next time you are joining us and we will ensure a better experience. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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  9. Scott

    VIP

    Chicago

    84 reviews

    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good but the atmosphere was more casual than what I remember from eating at the one in Boston.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hi Scott, Thank you for your review and for choosing to dine with us at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our food and service. We understand that our atmosphere may not have lived up to your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable dining atmosphere for all our guests, and we're sorry to hear that your experience fell short. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more relaxing and formal dining experience in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Donald

    VIP

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had dinner Legal Sea Foods last night, some 50+ years after we dined frequently at the original Legal Sea Foods in Cambridge, Mass. as graduate students at MIT in the early 70s. The sea food we were served last evening was quite delicious. I had the cioppino, which was overflowing with shrimp, mussels, clams, lobster, and whitefish. My wife had the linguini and clams, which was also delicious. We will return.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 15 December 2024
    Hey Donald, 50 years WOW! but it seems like you and your wife are still enjoying your meals at Legal Sea Foods! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cioppino, which is indeed overflowing with delicious seafood. It's great to know that you found the linguini and clams to be delicious as well. We're glad that our hard work over the years has not gone unnoticed. We look forward to your next visit! Thanks for your support! Best Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 910-6517.

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago is rated 4 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

315 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654-2681

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Marina City, Riverwalk. N Dearborn St, btw W Wacker Dr and W Kinzie St.
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ozzy Amelotti
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 910-6517
  • Catering
    Enjoy all your Legal favorites at home with our new take out platter menu. Perfect for all your party needs! Full platter menu, including our sushi platters, is available for pickup or delivery. Find Legal on Door Dash and Uber Eats or order directly on our website!
  • Private party facilities
    Legal Sea Foods brings the best of Modern New England seafood to Chicago. This new bi-level space offers upscale casual vibes, sweeping riverfront views and patio. The event spaces offer plenty of flexibility, providing guests with an over-the-top fresh and ‘Legal’ seafood experience they’ll never forget.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Rossetti and Denise Malloy: (312) 910-6517
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