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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
331 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
  • 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. 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
    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.
  • 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 Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 331 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

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers a delightful riverside dining experience with "great food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the clam chowder and lobster rolls. While some dishes, like the cioppino, receive high praise, service inconsistencies are noted. The restaurant's "exceptional seafood" and "beautiful view" make it a must-visit.
331 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    Chicago55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The he food was good, however our server was exceptional. I can’t even count the times he checked on us and refilled our water. This place is a hidden gem and I will be back!

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  2. Corey

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time visiting the restaurant within a month’s time. Our waiter was Chris P. and he was very attentive and knowledgeable and served us with excellence! We will definitely be back this spring and summer!!

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  3. Jason

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food went down significantly in comparison to my experience with the items from back in between 1995-2002, when I lived in Massachusetts. Very disappointed with the flavors.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Jason, We're sorry to hear about your recent dining experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We're always looking to improve our food quality, and your feedback is invaluable to us. We're sorry to hear that the flavors didn't meet your expectations this time around. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our quality food. Thanks for your review. The Management Team

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  4. annie

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made reservation on OpenTable for 3 on a Saturday evening. We walked in and was immediately welcomed and was seated at a great table over looking the river. Our waiter was there right away to take care of drinks and brought fresh hot sourdough bread for the table. We ordered the Clam Chowder, a must try, Cioppino, was delicious, will get that again. Clams and linguini, not that flavorful, will skip that next time. Had their Boston Cream Pie, so good, will get that again. Everything was fresh and delicious, will come back often.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Annie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's great to know that our staff's efforts to serve fresh and delicious meals made a lasting impression. We're glad you loved our Clam Chowder, Cioppino, and Boston Cream Pie. We understand your comment about the clams and linguini, and we appreciate your honesty. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is invaluable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Ryan VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. I enjoyed the rainbow trout and oysters. Our server was amazing. I wish I could recall her name.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Ryan, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We're glad you enjoyed our rainbow trout and oysters. Your kind words about our service are greatly appreciated. We always strive to provide exceptional service to our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Jonita

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great view can’t beat happy hour choices
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Jonita! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great food and view at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. Happy hour is indeed a popular choice with our guests, and we're glad you found your choices satisfying. We strive to offer the best to our valued guests like you. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great dining experience. - The Management Team

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  7. pat c VIP

    Chicago82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster roll lunch was so good that we ordered one for takeout for our granddaughter.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Hello pat c, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lobster roll lunch with us at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago! It's wonderful to know that we could make your granddaughter's lunch a memorable one. We strive to provide our guests with great food and service, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We can't wait to serve you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  8. Michael

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service!!! Fantastic chowdah and lobsta roll!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Michael, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chowder and lobster roll. It's always a pleasure to provide great food and service to our valued guests like you. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience and your feedback affirms that we're on the right track. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. GaryB

    Atlanta2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    If you're looking for the legal seafood Boston experience, this is not it. LS Chicago feels more like an overpriced Red Lobster. Disappointing.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, GaryB. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago didn't meet your expectations. We aim to provide a unique and authentic Boston-style seafood experience, and we're disappointed that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your honest feedback and will use it to improve our restaurant. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Danielle

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The waitress was very unprofessional and unknowledgeable about the menu. She was swearing in front of guests, carrying around dirty dishes when interacting with other tables and using unused chairs at tables to rest on when she was talking to customers. The clam chowder was the best thing we had, the crab cake was good, the salad was pretty yellow and the lobster was not cleaned very well. Just expected a classier environment and better food for the price point of the restaurant. Cool location though.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Danielle, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining atmosphere, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short on this occasion. We take your feedback about our service and food very seriously, and we will certainly address these issues with our team. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our clam chowder and the crab cake, though. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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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 331 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ozzy Amelotti
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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