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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
349 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
315 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654-2681

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
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. Join us on our terraces! Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to grab the perfect spot.

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.

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
    Paul Morris
  • 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

Private dining

What 349 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers a delightful seafood experience with standout clam chowder and fresh oysters. Guests enjoy "amazing allergy protocol" and "great views of the river." The service is frequently praised, with servers like Chris P. providing "stellar" attention. While some find service slow, the quality of the seafood consistently impresses.
349 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Chicago287 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New bar team was awesome. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. Food delicious and quick.

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  2. Harry

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal! I don’t like seafood, but the burger was excellent.

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  3. Robert VIP

    Chicago68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were out of Sea Bass and I did not notice Branzino on the menu as well. However overall, this is a very good restaurant and the selections were plentiful. I ordered the crab cake with shrimp and was very pleased. I would recommend Legal Seafood. Also, it is tricky trying to find this restaurant. A person has to walk below street level but it is worth it. If there is another way to enter, I was not able to find it.

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  4. Jorge

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Be ready for a fresh seafood experience. Stopped by to try the Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque. Both are very good but Clam Chowder is a must try, taste just straight from the East Coast. Oysters were delicious!!! Sara the waitress made our experience very comforting and was very attentive. I recommend to give this place a try…👍🏽👍🏽

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  5. Lisa

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food/ our server Chris was awesome and attentive- highly recommend

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  6. John

    St. Louis16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great meal and atmosphere. Good value for the quality. The Ahi Tuna was amazing! Seafood tower for 2 hit the spot!

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  7. Joseph

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, Great Service, and overall a great experience

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  8. Theresa

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Seafood! Fresh and sooo good! I'm celiac and need things to be gluten free. They have amazing allergy protocol and ALL of their fried food items are GF and in a safe fryer! Reasonably priced for the location. Bonus points for great views of the river from our seat! A GF patrons' wonderland! Definitely a place to try. $27 validated parking at Marina Towers Valet.

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  9. pat c VIP

    Chicago87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch specials are true bargain and delicious. Great views of river.

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  10. CC

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot on the river and red sangria and lobster roll is a must.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded on 3 April 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, CC! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our red sangria and lobster roll. It's wonderful to know that you consider Legal Sea Foods - Chicago a great spot on the river. We strive to provide the best food and service, and your ratings are a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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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 349 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 35 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
    Paul Morris
  • 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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