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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

3.9
3.9
316 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

Private dining

What 316 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers a stunning riverfront location and a "fantastic happy hour." Diners praise the "best clam chowder," "awesome crab cakes," and attentive service from staff like Chris and Paris. While some diners note inconsistencies, Legal Sea Foods is celebrated for its fresh seafood and welcoming ambiance.

316 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place….thoughtful, but not overwhelming menu. We had an amazing waiter who was so patient with our kids. Can’t wait to go back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible but the service from our waiter was terrible. We waited 15 minutes before he took our drinks order. Ordered more drinks that didn’t arrive and had to wait 20 minutes for the bill after asking twice. Spoiled the night for us.

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  3. tim

    Chicago20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food wa s good. Service was atrocious. Wasn’t busy and it took 20 minutes to get water, 30 minutes to order and another 25 minutes for food delivery. Very disappointed. Not likely to return.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Michael VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Never actually got to eat here, waited for 10min for a table then got stuck at this weird table in the doorway. Keep in mind the place was empty except the bar, waited at the table for like 10min, nobody came like not even for water… so we just left… never again

    1 person found this helpful

  5. amy

    Omaha7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. The petite lobster roll and petite crab rolls were perfect for lunch. The clam chowder was amazing! Highly recommend!

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  6. Janice VIP

    Chicago44 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was wonderful. The food not so much. It was just average. My daughter said the lobster bisque tasted scorched. The restaurant is lovely but I wouldn’t come back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met friends there for Sunday brunch, we had a great time.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time at our Sunday brunch and that you enjoyed our food and service. It's always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We look forward to serving you and your friends again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    St. Louis1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter was awful. To make it worse , he was training a new waiter. I order a salty dish and my drink was never refilled. Order was incomplete yet I could never inform him as he never stopped by. Fried food was over bartered.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 6 days ago
    Hello, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We pride ourselves on our service and it sounds like we missed the mark during your visit. We understand how frustrating it can be to have a dish not received to the level you expect, and we apologize for this. We're also sorry to hear about your wait experience. It's certainly not the standard we aim for. We'll take your feedback into account as we continuously strive to improve our service. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the service you deserve. Best regards, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Debe

    Indiana50 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Looking for a place to eat after driving from Indy to Chicago decided to try Legal Sea Food. Called ahead to see if they offered valet parking was told next door at the House of Blues. We pull up get out however we do not see anyone to do the valet service go inside find out that we need to go two streets over and to the dome in order to do the valet parking. We finally arrive only to see a long line due to a concert wait our turn give up the keys and then walk back two blocks for dinner. Was a little disappointed no bread was servered and the food was just okay nothing spectacular. The waiter was just okay he kept forgetting things but super friendly. So if you plan on eating there and not a local please please ask many questions to ensure that you understand the valet parking situation. Also after walking outside in the cold we found out we could have walked indoors to Legal Sea Food from the Dome but of course no one shared this information with us.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Debe. We're sorry to hear about your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's disappointing to hear about the confusion regarding the valet parking, especially since we aim to make our customers's experience seamless. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're glad to hear that our staff was friendly. We're also sorry to hear that you found our food just okay. We're always striving to improve and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. The Management Team

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  10. Melissa

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wanted to enjoy the view of the Chicago River but the area near the window was really cold so we had to move to other side of the room with very little view. Great if they can forgive out how to moderate the temps. Otherwise a great experience.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Melissa, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! We apologize about the Windows they Do tend to get a bit Colder especially when the Temperature is lower! If you let me know when you're Looking to come back would love to get a seat on our patio when it is a bit warmer 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 3.9 stars by 316 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 79 times today

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–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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