Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

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

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   Kia

   Chicago1 review

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   They ran out of Lobster, Sea Bass and Brussel Sprouts. There was a very long wait. The waitstaff were very pleasant and tried to make the best out of it, but it was an unfortunate first experience.
   

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   Matt VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Sat down for dinner - 15 minutes Before some one acknowledge they were our waiter. Drinks came another 15 minutes later - we saw that they were slow so when the waiter wanted our appetizer order we gave him our whole order. 30 minutes after our drinks came out one of our appetizers was given to us - 20 minutes later our 2nd App came out - COLD calamari? After another 20 minutes we asked about our main dishes .. 15 minutes later we asked for the check and said we don’t want our meals - they appeared COLD - disappointing to say the least had gone one time earlier in the year for lunch it was fine - Mothersday it was apparent they were way in over their heads. To many large tables to serve at one time my guess —
   

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   Kim

   St. Louis2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely enjoyed my lobster roll! My sister ordered Brussel Sprouts, they were so yummy.
   

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   Nathalynne

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent door and service Aden our server was the BEST. He checked on us regularly and made sure everything was perfect. This was my second time at Legal Seafood, I will be returning.
   

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   Tiffany

   Chicago6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our waitress was wonderful however the service from the kitchen was not good. My husband and my daughter’s food come out cold. After waiting 20 minutes for the food when it finally came out their steak were overcooked. Instead of making new steaks the kitchen reheated what was already in their plates. We sent the food back again and I took over 20 minutes for the food to come out again. When it finally came out my daughter’s food was cold again and my husband’s was barely warm. The manager did take one of the meals off of the bill, however after waiting all that time the mood of our meal was ruined.
   

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   deb

   Chicago4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Ice tea had no flavor just tasted like water. Everything seemed to be cooked in so much butter. Blackened catfish not very spicy/ flavorful.
   

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   John

   New York City24 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The view and room is beautiful. Our waiter very nice. Food was another story. We started with muscles cooked with beer and sausages. Not a good combo! I had seared sea bass which was not seared but seemed to have been slow cooked in olive oil until cooked through. Did not flake, almost mushy. Wife had seared tuna which definitely tasted old, maybe because we dined on a Monday, maybe because of the strange soy sauce mixture that our waiter suggested. We shall not return.
   

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   Patrick VIP

   New York City16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious meal. I ordered the famous crab cake, the world class clam chowder, and two half dozens of different New England oysters. Excellent quality. Unfortunately, service - although very friendly - was not knowledgeable about a key item on LSF menu. No clue about which oysters I had on the plate, and what origin. Also, had to remind them that half a dozen means 6 (not 5). Very strange how such a mistake could happen. I suggest that management retrains their staff on oysters 101. Otherwise a great dining experience.
   

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   Mikki

   Chicago2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 3 May 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The location right on the river is beautiful and a lot of fun. The seafood was OK but not stellar. The service was incredible.
   

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   Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Mikki, Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words about our team and beautiful location — it means a lot to us. I truly appreciate your honest feedback on the seafood and we’re taking it to heart as we continue to grow. We’d love to welcome you back soon and give you an experience that feels five stars all around. kpartee@legalseafoods Warmly, Katelyn Partee General Manager, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago
   

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    Tim

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5

    Service wasn’t good. The waiter disappeared for long periods of time. My cocktail pour was skimpy.
    

    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 7 days ago

    Hi Tim, Thank you for your feedback — I’m truly sorry to hear that the service and cocktail experience fell short during your visit. That’s not the level of hospitality we aim for, and I appreciate you bringing it to my attention. I’d welcome the chance to make this right — please feel free to reach out to me directly at kpartee@legalseafoods Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago
    

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