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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
206 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 36 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
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–Wed, Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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

What 206 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 "fresh and well-served seafood" with an "amazing view" of the River Walk. While some patrons note service inconsistencies, the "clam chowder wins all types of awards," and the "tuna burger remains a favorite." The ambiance is praised, and the restaurant promises an improved experience as they settle in.

206 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food ok. Views great by the window. Service ok. They were nice, not pushy. Menu WAY over priced for what they serve/offer. Definitely not fresh seafood like on the east coast. The decor is bland (the bathrooms are nicer than the dining room). I really hope this place makes it, but it was dead when we were there, which kinda speaks for itself. Good Luck. You are a hometown favorite of mine!

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  2. John

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger still undercooked on the second try, but the view, the salt water taffy at the front of the house, and the dipping sauces for the shrimp cocktail balanced things out.

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  3. Rob

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour with drink and wine selections as well as oysters and clams.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hey, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our happy hour drink and wine selections, as well as our oysters and clams. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're glad we could provide you with a memorable experience. We look forward to serving you again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Jeff

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu/pricing is fantastic. The service needs to improve so that the entire order comes out together but, it's a great experience on the river. The clam chowder & crabcakes are outstanding.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review Jeff! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our menu and found it to be fantastic. We're also glad that you had a great experience dining on the river. Your feedback about the service is appreciated and we'll definitely take it into account as we continually strive to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back to Legal Sea Foods - Chicago soon! Best LSF Chicago Management Team

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  5. Nick

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little disappointed. We have eaten at other Legal Seafood locations (Boston, RI, PA, DC) and have enjoyed their food. In particular, we liked the gluten free fish and chips (my wife has Celiac). This location (Chicago) has wonderful ambiance and the wait staff was young, but attentive. My haddock was very good, and the clam chowder was as good as always. My wife did not like her fish and chips. The breading seemed soggy and had no crispness to it. Not sure if the recipe is the same or they cook it differently at Chicago location. Not sure if we'll be back.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Nick , Thank you for writing and sharing this feedback! We appreciate all of your comments and will address these few areas of concern with our staff. Please get in touch the next time you are joining us and we will ensure a better experience. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Steve Barstis, General Manager

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  6. Judy

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    3.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The clam chowder was wonderful. The scallops scampi had an unpleasant taste. I returned it. The view from my table was awesome!!!!! The prices are quite high. I expected that. It was very chilly!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Judy , Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our clam chowder and the view from your tableWe take pride in our culinary offerings and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food in the future. Thanks again! Best, The Management Team

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  7. Lisa

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I Enjoyed the atmosphere the food was delicious. The waitress was very nice and I will definitely come back again.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and found our food to be delicious. We're also glad to know that our service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Donna

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a Monday night and the restaurant was very quiet, yet our server disappeared for long periods when we wanted to order drinks or food. The butter poached lobster roll was very good but disappointed me when it was served only lukewarm, like it was kept in a warmer. Wine prices were high at $21 a glass. Improve the attentiveness and quality of the service, serve hot food, and offer some wine specials and you could have a hit here.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Donna. We're sorry to hear about the lukewarm lobster and the temperature of the food. We always strive to maintain the temperature of our dishes and offer specials to our guests. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll certainly consider it as we continually strive to improve. We hope to serve you again soon and provide a better experience. Best, Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager.

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  9. Dana

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I was excited to see they opened a Legal Seafood here, as I loved it when I lived in Boston. The food is still decent, but they fell short on the ambiance and the service. Right over my shoulder they left a broom and dust pan for my husband to stare at, he had to ask them to move it. I ordered their "Signature Bloody Mary" and the waiter returned 10 minutes later to tell me that they didn't have tomato juice. Huh? Your signature drink? After we ordered, they brought me the wrong order, it was quickly corrected and we were offered a free dessert for the mistake, that was nice.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hello dana, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, but we're sorry to hear about the service and ambiance not meeting your expectations. We understand your concern about the broom and dustpan and we apologize for the mistake with your drink order. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Deanna

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, food and service. Can’t wait to go back!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Deanna! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and your kind words motivate us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable meal. Best, 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 206 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 36 times today

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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–Wed, Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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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