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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
255 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 66 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 255 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.

255 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and atmosphere was on point! Food and drinks was awesome, will definitely be back when visiting Chicago!

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  2. Tom

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great views at the former Dicks Last Resort location. Mediocre sea food IMO, however

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was terrible will never eat here again
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. Your feedback about the food is noted and will be shared with our culinary team for review. We sincerely apologize that you didn't enjoy your meal and for any inconvenience caused. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to show you the high-quality food and service that we're known for. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Jason

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fast, food tasted the same as the restaurants in Boston. Excellent!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Jason! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We take pride in our food quality and it's great to know that you didn't miss out on any authentic flavors. We also noticed your rating on value, and we'll continue to strive for excellence in all areas. We hope to see you again soon! Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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  5. Marybeth

    VIP

    Grand Rapids

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional. Every single thing was perfect. The atmosphere, the view, the service (Christine), the Supervisor, Carla, the food, the timing, everything was perfect. They made our anniversary so lovely.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Marybeth! We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that you felt our atmosphere, view, service, and food were perfect. We always strive to make special occasions memorable and we're glad we could make your anniversary special. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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  6. Kevin

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Legal Seafood at Copley in Boston in August. This one in Chicago was exactly the same…Outstanding!! Tremendous food.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Kevin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's great to know that our Boston location hit the mark for you. We strive to provide outstanding food and service, so it's fantastic to hear that we met those expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, The Management Team

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  7. Brent

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Can’t wait to come back when the outdoor area is open.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Brent, Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate your feedback and are looking forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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  8. Sharon

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had had a so-so experience at Legal Seafood in Boston years ago but decided to try it in downtown Chicago. Everything we were served was really great; we were pleasantly surprised and will probably eat there again before we head home to Houston.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Sharon, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It's always a pleasure to serve guests from our hometown! We noticed your rating on value and we're glad to know that you found it to be a good value. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests, and your feedback helps us do just that. Looking forward to serving you again before you head home! Best, Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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  9. Kris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The Chicago location of Legal Sea Foods is not worth a visit. I have gone to Legal in Boston for thirty years and always had a great meal. Chicago location should close. The Baked Anna haddock was a lump of dried up fish with old rice and burnt broccoli. Staff is friendly but food is atrocious.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Kris, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at our Chicago location. It's always our goal to provide a great dining experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Baked Anna and we'll definitely take it into consideration as we constantly strive to improve. We're glad to hear that our staff was friendly, but we're sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to show you the quality we're known for. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Bethanie

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited more than 45 minutes for two entrees with no explanation why. The beat the manager and server could do is blame the kitchen. There were 3 tables be serviced in the entire restaurant… mine and 2 others. If what we ordered was not available perhaps communicate that and offer something different… just makes sense to me. Either way for a first time experience it was not good at all.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Bethanie. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for your meal, especially when you're looking forward to a nice meal out. We apologize for any confusion caused by the delay and assure you that we're looking into it to prevent such incidents in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality service and food that you deserve. I would Love for you to give us another chance. I would Love for the chance to to make it up to you. please feel free to reach out to myself directly at 312-910-6517 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 255 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 66 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
    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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