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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
230 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
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–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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 230 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

230 Reviews
  1. Ann

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner with view of the river. Our server (Paris) was excellent; she made some great recommendations for drinks and our meal and they were perfect options and tasted great. Totally recommend and it will be a wonderful option come Spring with outdoor seating.

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  2. matthew

    Chicago

    106 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    106 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible! Poor service food quality terrible. Decor is red lobster like and the prices are stupid high. Charged for tea refills never brought half my order and argued with my guest about fried fish tacos v blackened! Avoid. They did offer to not charge for my soup they never brought! Made hit tea from iced tea with hot water! Avoid avoid avoid
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Matt, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We pride ourselves on our food quality and service, and it's disappointing to hear that we didn't meet your expectations. We understand your concerns about our decor and pricing, and we apologize if you felt our prices were steep. We'll definitely take your feedback into account as we strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Michael

    Chicago

    284 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    284 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience. Nick and Georgie at the bar giving their usual outstanding service. Had my favorite tuna burger; always awesome.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Michael, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations and that you loved our favorite tuna burger. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Alexis

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were amazing! My only complaint would be our soup was lukewarm... otherwise great!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We're sorry to hear about the temperature of our soup, and we'll certainly look into this matter. We're committed to providing the best dining experience for our guests and your feedback is invaluable. We look forward to serving you again soon! LSF- Chicago Managment

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  5. Adnan

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The best thing was the bread and butter, lobster roll and fries were decent I ordered a side of steamed veggies, only broccoli was given. The fish was over cooked and lobster bisque soup was one of the worst I have had, cold and no taste
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Adnan, I would like to extend my sincere apologies for your experience at Legal Sea Foods. We appreciate the feedback and take these comments very seriously. Thank you for your time. Best, Steve Barstis, General Manager

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  6. Mark

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing experience overall. Service was slow, food was overdone. A steak that was ordered as medium was served well done. Clam chowder ordered as an appetizer was served with the entrees. The server repeated that the kitchen was slow.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Mark, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We strive to provide our guests with a great dining experience and it seems we fell short this time. We're disappointed to hear about the overcooked steak and the delay in service. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely use it to improve our service speed and quality. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Jai

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Too a long time to get seated. Some beers and some of the menu items were out
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    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, Steve Barstis, General Manager

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  8. peter

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst dinning experience ever. They have a lot of kinks to work out. After four months it should be better. Food is good. View is great. Kitchen coordination is poor. Long waits, cold food. I want them to succeed, but they have a lot of work to do. Hopefully, they fix it.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Peter We're sorry to hear that your recent experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago didn't meet your expectations. We take your comments about the service and food quality seriously and will certainly work on improving these areas. We're glad you enjoyed the view and food, and we hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Really disappointed in the food and service, would not go to again
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We always aim to provide excellent food and service, and we're disappointed that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is important to us and we will certainly use it to improve. We hope you would consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you for your honesty. LSF - Chicago Management

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  10. Dan

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decor and ambiance were very nice. Noise level was low to moderate even though the restaurant was very full. Food was very good, and portion sizes were on the larger side. Drinks were priced on the more expensive side but typical for downtown eateries. Service level was very good and our server although young was extremely competent. menu was not as extensive as I thought it would be and there were a couple of items that surprised me that were not listed such as scallops. Overall, very good dining experience and a very good value for the money.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Dan, 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! Best, Steve Barstis, 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 230 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 31 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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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