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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
346 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
315 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654-2681

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19:00
Booked 41 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. 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.

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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
  • 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 346 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers "excellent food and service" with standout dishes like the "amazing clam chowder" and "incredible crab cakes." Diners appreciate the "great river views" and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its gluten-free options and attentive staff. However, some note service inconsistencies.
346 Reviews
  1. Jorge

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Be ready for a fresh seafood experience. Stopped by to try the Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque. Both are very good but Clam Chowder is a must try, taste just straight from the East Coast. Oysters were delicious!!! Sara the waitress made our experience very comforting and was very attentive. I recommend to give this place a try…👍🏽👍🏽

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  2. Lisa

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food/ our server Chris was awesome and attentive- highly recommend

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  3. John

    St. Louis16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great meal and atmosphere. Good value for the quality. The Ahi Tuna was amazing! Seafood tower for 2 hit the spot!

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  4. Joseph

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, Great Service, and overall a great experience

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  5. Theresa

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Seafood! Fresh and sooo good! I'm celiac and need things to be gluten free. They have amazing allergy protocol and ALL of their fried food items are GF and in a safe fryer! Reasonably priced for the location. Bonus points for great views of the river from our seat! A GF patrons' wonderland! Definitely a place to try. $27 validated parking at Marina Towers Valet.

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  6. pat c VIP

    Chicago85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch specials are true bargain and delicious. Great views of river.

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  7. CC

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot on the river and red sangria and lobster roll is a must.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 3 April 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, CC! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our red sangria and lobster roll. It's wonderful to know that you consider Legal Sea Foods - Chicago a great spot on the river. We strive to provide the best food and service, and your ratings are a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Kevin

    Chicago25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good selection, decent food. M hi biggest complaint was paying $16 for stuffed clams, and getting only TWO barely medium-sized clams for the order. This is a specialty of the area where Legal Seafood started. Was the portion size because they thought people here don’t know any better? Will they respond to this criticism, since a lot of places won’t bother?

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  9. Patrick VIP

    Chicago56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fish and seafood are well prepared. My wife requires her meal to be prepared gluten free. This restaurant has gluten free dinner rolls and a fry coating that is gluten free as well. This was the fifth time we dined here since we discovered it late last summer. The only issue is the bar service is very slow leaving a seemingly long wait between ordering and receiving your cocktail or wine.

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  10. Jeffrey

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As a native new englander I was pleasantly surprised to learn that a legal sea food had opened up here in Chicago. I was even more surprised to see the chef himself come to our table to deliver the entrees. He was super nice. The chowder is just as good as I remember back home and my kids loved their kids meals which was reasonably priced for a nicer restaurant. We were able to get a table right on the patio over looking the river which was lovely. I just hope the local Chicago folks realize there is a hidden gem here!

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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 346 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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