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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4 (358)
$31 to $50
Seafood
315 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654-2681

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
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. Join us on our terraces! Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to grab the perfect spot.

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.

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Morris
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Private dining

What 358 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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers an "unbeatable location" with fantastic views of the Chicago River. Diners rave about the "amazing seafood," especially the clam chowder and lobster bisque. The restaurant boasts "outstanding food, and very professional service" with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. It's a "hidden gem" with a summer patio, perfect for enjoying fresh seafood in a vibrant setting.
358 Reviews
  1. Carol VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything thing was great. Staff were professional and very cordial. Food and drinks - yummy! Will go back. 😀
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Carol! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service during your visit. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! Thank you also for your feedback about the Rewards Club — we’ll be sure to promote it more clearly. Please give us a call and we can walk you through how to claim your recent visit in rewards. As for whole clams, we love offering seasonal favorites when available; feel free to call the restaurant directly, and we’ll be happy to update you on availability. The Steamers are a great popular item that Chefs will keep available more often. We appreciate your support, especially from a fellow Bostonian! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager Legal Sea Foods

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  2. Ross VIP

    Chicago68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate lunch outside. The food was fantastic. The outdoor patio is so beautiful on the river.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Ross, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your lunch and had a fantastic experience on our riverfront patio. It's such a special spot, and we're so glad you got to enjoy it. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great visit! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager Legal Sea Foods

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  3. Dan

    New York City26 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was fair at best; service was uneven in pace and overall terrible.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Dan, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m very sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet expectations. We take great pride in providing exceptional food and attentive service, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short during your visit. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at kpartee@legalseafoods Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager Legal Sea Foods

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  4. Malcolm

    St. Louis127 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good lobster bisque and excellent tuna tartare. Fish entrees were ok,
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for your feedback, Malcolm! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the lobster bisque, tuna tartare, and the overall atmosphere. We appreciate your comments on the entrees and will share them with our culinary team as we’re always striving to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  5. Ed

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambiance were great. A river view through large windows was a nice touch. Will definitely return and recommend for a great dining experience.

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  6. Marina VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time ( no disappointment!) Perfect friendly service ( not slow at all , as I can see from reviews) Fresh tasty food Unbeatable location
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for your return visit and kind words! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience at Legal Sea Foods—from the friendly (and speedy!) service to the fresh, tasty food and unbeatable location. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Warmly, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  7. Todd

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Highly recommend. They also have an outside patio which will be great in the summer months.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and truly appreciate the recommendation. We agree—the patio is the perfect spot for soaking up the sunshine, and we can’t wait to welcome you back this summer! Warmly, Katelyn Partee General Manager Legal Sea Foods

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  8. Angelika

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, extremely helpful and friendly staff. Nice view is also a wonderful add on
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed the food, service, and the view—it's always our goal to create a memorable experience all around. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to having you back again soon! Warmly, Katelyn Partee General Manager Legal Sea Foods

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  9. Margaret

    Chicago8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Worst service ever, but food and drink were good.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 21 April 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience Margaret, and I’m truly sorry to hear about the service you received. This is absolutely not the level of service we aim to provide, and I sincerely apologize for the way you were treated. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but I completely understand how disappointing it must have been to encounter such unprofessional behavior.Please know that your experience will be addressed with our team immediately. We value every guest and strive to ensure that every part of the experience — from food to service is exceptional. I’d love the opportunity to make this right, and I encourage you to reach out to me directly at kpartee@legalseafoods so we can discuss further and ensure this doesn’t happen again. Warm regards,Katelyn Partee

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  10. Michael VIP

    Chicago287 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New bar team was awesome. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. Food delicious and quick.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 21 April 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words Michael and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear our new bar team made such a great impression — they’ve been a fantastic addition, and it’s wonderful to see their hard work recognized. We’re also glad you enjoyed the food and service. Welcome back — we’ve missed you, and we’re looking forward to seeing you more often! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee 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 358 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
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
    Paul Morris
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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