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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
297 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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. Enjoy New England favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more! 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–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.
  • 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

What 297 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers a picturesque riverside setting with "great views" and "amazing service." The restaurant impresses with its "delicious clam chowder" and "best crab cakes ever." While some guests mention service inconsistencies, the overall experience is often redeemed by standout staff. A promising spot for seafood lovers.

297 Reviews
  1. Jo Ann

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Salad came out with the rest of the meal. My order was wrong - the topping I ordered was never added. Check was delivered before asking about dessert. Felt the meal was overpriced for the quality

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  2. Douglas

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service by Kay was outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Jonte

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family celebrated my uncle 61st birthday and it was amazing. The food was great, the service was immaculate, and the atmosphere was perfect.

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  4. Ivan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant of River North. Waiting for the patio to open after wintertime

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  5. Christine

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were friendly and efficient. The ambiance is nice, especially if you can sit overlooking the river. The food was a disappointment. I've eaten at Legal Sea Foods many times in New England and the food here did not compare favorably to the East Coast version. Steak tips were excellent but cod and whitefish were not good at all. Crab cakes were fine and the chowder wasn't hot.

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  6. Linda

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were 3 ladies celebrating a birthday on a Saturday at noon. The place was almost empty. We had 2 Bloody Mary’s and a white sangria, three lunch specials, and a piece of key lime pie to share.Everything was delicious. The lunch special of soup, sandwich, fries, and coleslaw was generous - great fries and excellent lobster or crab rolls. They comped a birthday dessert which we shared. Service was good, but got one lunch special wrong (quickly replaced) and there was a long wait for the coffee. One unexpected pleasure was the activity on the river on a cold winter day - floating hot tub, several sightseeing boats, and geese went by. The only two negatives were that they don’t have any type of parking and it’s difficult to find. We had to walk around Marina City passing two closed entrances and finally found it. The sign is very small. Otherwise, we liked it very much.

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  7. ken

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited 45 minutes after ordering for food to get to table. Shrimp was overcooked, tough. Sea Bass was undercooked. Mushrooms were dry. Staff was cordial, what rarely stopped at our table, not even to ask if we wanted additional beverages.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Ken, 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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  8. Veda

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grilled shrimp was good and obviously fresh, nice and crisp with the right amount of firmness. The roasted mushrooms were delicious. My dining partner thought the crab cakes were good but nothing spectacular. Additionally, the salad was not refreshing or particularly tasty. The service was very good! Braden was a wonderful server with a great personality and just plain nice.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Veda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our grilled shrimp and roasted mushrooms. We take pride in providing fresh and high-quality ingredients, so your feedback is much appreciated. We're sorry to hear that our crab cakes did not meet your expectations. We're always striving to improve our menu and your input helps us do just that. We're glad to hear that the service was excellent and we hope to see you again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. LSF Managment Chicago

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  9. JEFFREY

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s Legal,’s first venture in the Midwest, and Sunday isn’t a busy lunch time in downtown Chicago, so I’m cutting a generous amount of slack. Our server seemed distracted, and had to serve a table of 6 single-handedly. So, everyone was served as fast as he could accommodate, which made things awkward; some people’s clam chowder was growing cold while others waited for salads. We’ll give it another spin, perhaps. Sadly, no rival to Shaw’s for quality, service and timeliness.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Jeffrey, We appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. However, we're sorry to hear about the distractions you experienced during your visit. We strive to provide a seamless dining experience for all of our guests, and we're disappointed that we fell short this time. Your comments are valuable and will be taken into account as we continue to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the high-quality service you deserve. Best, The Management Team

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  10. janel

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Service and food was top notch. Plan on returning soon.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, janel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that our service and food met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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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 297 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today

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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–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.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Rossetti and Denise Malloy: (312) 910-6517
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