Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

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

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   Patrick VIP

   New York City16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious meal. I ordered the famous crab cake, the world class clam chowder, and two half dozens of different New England oysters. Excellent quality. Unfortunately, service - although very friendly - was not knowledgeable about a key item on LSF menu. No clue about which oysters I had on the plate, and what origin. Also, had to remind them that half a dozen means 6 (not 5). Very strange how such a mistake could happen. I suggest that management retrains their staff on oysters 101. Otherwise a great dining experience.
   

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   John

   New York City24 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The view and room is beautiful. Our waiter very nice. Food was another story. We started with muscles cooked with beer and sausages. Not a good combo! I had seared sea bass which was not seared but seemed to have been slow cooked in olive oil until cooked through. Did not flake, almost mushy. Wife had seared tuna which definitely tasted old, maybe because we dined on a Monday, maybe because of the strange soy sauce mixture that our waiter suggested. We shall not return.
   

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   Mikki

   Chicago2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The location right on the river is beautiful and a lot of fun. The seafood was OK but not stellar. The service was incredible.
   

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   Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Mikki, Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words about our team and beautiful location — it means a lot to us. I truly appreciate your honest feedback on the seafood and we’re taking it to heart as we continue to grow. We’d love to welcome you back soon and give you an experience that feels five stars all around. kpartee@legalseafoods Warmly, Katelyn Partee General Manager, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago
   

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   Tim

   New York City5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Service wasn’t good. The waiter disappeared for long periods of time. My cocktail pour was skimpy.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Tim, Thank you for your feedback — I’m truly sorry to hear that the service and cocktail experience fell short during your visit. That’s not the level of hospitality we aim for, and I appreciate you bringing it to my attention. I’d welcome the chance to make this right — please feel free to reach out to me directly at kpartee@legalseafoods Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago
   

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   Rhongey

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful experience and Elena and the manager were extremely accommodating.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Rhongey, Thank you so much for the kind words — I’m thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience and that Elena and our team took great care of you. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon! Warmly, Katelyn Partee General Manager, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago kpartee@legalseafoods
   

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   Benito

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed our meal and the waitress did an outstanding job. The crab cake and the clam chowder was on point! I would definitely go again and I would recommend it to others.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Benito, Thank you so much for the fantastic review — we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the crab cake, clam chowder, and service! I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to our team, especially your waitress. We can’t wait to welcome you back and appreciate you recommending us to others! Warmly, Katelyn Partee General Manager, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago kpartee@legalseafoods
   

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   Kate VIP

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time at Legal Seafood in Chicago but have been to their restaurants in Boston many times. The Chicago one is first rate; delicious food, wonderful ambiance, great location and excellent service. Steven our server was terrific; very knowledgeable on the menu, very friendly and had just the right approach and timing in checking on us. We will definitely go back soon.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Kate, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review — it means a lot coming from someone familiar with our Boston locations! I’m thrilled to hear that Steven made your first Chicago visit so memorable, and I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warmly, Katelyn Partee General Manager, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago kpartee@legalseafoods
   

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   Carol VIP

   Chicago14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 27 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything thing was great. Staff were professional and very cordial. Food and drinks - yummy! Will go back. 😀
   

   Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 28 April 2025

   Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Carol! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service during your visit. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! Thank you also for your feedback about the Rewards Club — we’ll be sure to promote it more clearly. Please give us a call and we can walk you through how to claim your recent visit in rewards. As for whole clams, we love offering seasonal favorites when available; feel free to call the restaurant directly, and we’ll be happy to update you on availability. The Steamers are a great popular item that Chefs will keep available more often. We appreciate your support, especially from a fellow Bostonian! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager Legal Sea Foods
   

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   Ross VIP

   Chicago70 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ate lunch outside. The food was fantastic. The outdoor patio is so beautiful on the river.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 28 April 2025

   Hi Ross, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your lunch and had a fantastic experience on our riverfront patio. It's such a special spot, and we're so glad you got to enjoy it. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great visit! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager Legal Sea Foods
   

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    Dan

    New York City26 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    Food was fair at best; service was uneven in pace and overall terrible.
    

    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 28 April 2025

    Hi Dan, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m very sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet expectations. We take great pride in providing exceptional food and attentive service, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short during your visit. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at kpartee@legalseafoods Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager Legal Sea Foods
    

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