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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
250 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 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 Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 250 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

    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.

250 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  2. Brent

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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 1 day 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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  3. Sharon

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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 1 day 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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  4. Kris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 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 2 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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  5. Bethanie

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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 1 day 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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  6. Anna

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service from Paris! She is amazing! She is what made our dinner so enjoyable!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Anna, We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable dinner at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago! It's wonderful to know that our team made your experience memorable. We always strive to provide excellent service and it's great to hear that we hit the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Cassandra

    VIP

    Chicago

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best clam chowder anywhere! Crab cake appetizer was all crab, no filler and tasty. Came with salad so was quite filling as my main course. The stuffies were delicious-2 in the order and a unique northeastern treat. Others in my party commented on size of Cesar and house salads-big enough to share. They loved the cod and halibut. I love the location on the river. A great addition to Chicago.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Cassandra, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our clam chowder and crab cake appetizer, as well as the house salad and unique northeast treat. We're also glad to know that you and your party enjoyed the cod and halibut. Your kind words about our location on the river are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Legal Sea Foods - Chicago soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Daniel

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Just awful, all around, from the service to the food.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Daniel. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously strive to improve our services. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you in the future. Legal Sea Foods - Chicago Management Team

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  9. harvey

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at the Boston locations are far better. The lobster bisque and clam chowder were watery.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Harvey, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent dining experience. I’m truly sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We take great pride in offering the freshest seafood in town, and it’s disappointing to learn we fell short of that standard during your visit. I’ll be connecting with our culinary team to thoroughly review your concerns and ensure that we address them promptly. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain the high quality we strive for every day. If there’s anything specific, you’d like to share about your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at (312) 910-6517 Best regards, Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

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  10. Patrick

    VIP

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Legal Seafoods. Our waiter was fantastic. Great service. Fresh food.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Patrick! We're thrilled to hear that you love Legal Sea Foods - Chicago and that our service and food met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide the best dining experience for our guests and your feedback affirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to serving you again soon! LSF Chicago management

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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 250 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 45 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 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
  • 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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