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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
210 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Marina City, Riverwalk. N Dearborn St, btw W Wacker Dr and W Kinzie St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 210 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.

210 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, service was good, restaurant was nice.

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  2. Michael

    Chicago

    283 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    283 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Seafood. Tonight I had one of my favorites again, yellowfin tuna. Boston cream pie for dessert. As great as the food is, the service is better. Hats off to my bartender Nick for always going above and beyond to make sure my evening is enjoyable.

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  3. FRANK

    Chicago

    92 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    92 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very excited to welcome LS to this location. Unfortunately, it was an absolutely awful experience. Starting with an incredibly unfriendly hostess, onto a completely overwhelmed server. The entire experience felt like we were in a bad IHOP! I’m betting they won’t last long here…really a shame.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Frank, we're truly sorry for your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We regret that it didn't meet your expectations, especially given your kind words about our service. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience. Best, The Management Team

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kayy was absolutely amazing. She really made my sister feel special on her birthday. Her service and attitude was perfect!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Steve Barstis, General Manager

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  5. Bill

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our views and found our service satisfactory. We're sorry to hear that our food and decor didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide fresh seafood and a unique dining experience, so we regret falling short in these areas. Your support means a lot to us and we hope to have the chance to impress you on your next visit. Cheers, LSF- Chicago The Management Team

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  6. John

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Hello John, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and our dipping sauces. We're sorry to hear that your burger was still undercooked on your second try. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into this matter. We're glad that you found value in our establishment. We hope to see you again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. Best regards, Legal Sea Foods - Chicago Management Team

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  7. Rob

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 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 5 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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  8. Jeff

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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 5 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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  9. Nick

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 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 7 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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  10. Judy

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    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 7 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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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 210 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • 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, Takeout, 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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