Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in Chicago

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Updated May 05, 2026

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

4.9

4.9 (18461)

$50 and over

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers such as our 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

Top review

BobbyGold

Dined 1 day ago

Simply outstanding. Great service and food quality

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4.9

4.9 (508)

$50 and over

Seafood

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

mfk. is an intimate, seaside-focused joint that has won numerous dining awards - including eleven Michelin bib gourmand, and jean banchet best neighborhood restaurant.

The cuisine leans toward simple preparations of high-quality ingredients, in the style of Spain's Catalan & Basque coastal regions - however, we reserve the right to serve delicious morsels inspired by any person, place, thing, idea or dream. It's a casual place to unwind and enjoy your dining companions.

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MaryAnnGold

Dined 4 days ago

The Basque wine dinner was wonderful: unique wines paired with delicious culinary treats. Dinner was paced beautifully and executed with flawless precision fun the kitchen.

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Experience

Pintxos & Porrons

Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (14711)

$50 and over

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Since 1984, Shaw’s Crab House has earned its status as a Chicago icon with its unwavering commitment to quality and warm, dedicated staff. This generational restaurant embodies timeless seafood traditions inspired by America's coastal crab houses, creating a classic dining experience that stands the test of time. Signature dishes include King Crab Legs, oysters from both coasts, hand-rolled sushi, fresh fish, and more. After 40 years of excellence, Shaw's was ranked #8 in Chicago Magazine's Best Chicago Restaurants of 2024.

The restaurant's 1940s-style design features two distinct dining rooms: the lively, casual Oyster Bar and the elegant, white-tablecloth Main Dining Room. Guests who reserve "Hightop" seating will dine in the Oyster Bar, while "Standard" seating is for the Main Dining Room.

Located in the heart of River North, Shaw’s is just a short walk from Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a memorable seafood experience.

Top review

Andrea

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service was amazing. Couldn't ask for a better experience

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Nantucket Cape Scallops

Bar Mar Chicago

4.8

4.8 (1770)

$31 to $50

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Fresh oysters piled on mounds of sparkling ice. Ceviches that taste of the ocean. Chef José Andrés' brilliant renditions of iconic seafood classics like fried calamari and lobster rolls. Located at the Bank of America Tower in Chicago, Bar Mar is a true celebration of the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on classics you know and love, festive cocktails, and a bright, beautiful space that interweaves the nautical with the elegant. Beautiful private dining and event spaces available. Open lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Gluten free options available.

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David

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful outdoor seating! Very nice service and very good food.

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Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago

4.7

4.7 (5675)

$30 and under

Seafood

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House opened its doors in February 1997 in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, next to sister restaurant Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Over Enjoy the city's finest seafood restaurant, Hugo's continues to be the destination for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and seasonal fish and shellfish, in addition to Gibsons Prime Angus and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks. An extensive wine list, classic cocktail list and selection of impressive signature desserts accompany the menu of fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available. Gluten-free and vegan options available.

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Staff was VERY accommodating with seating request.

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Ocean Prime - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (4382)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown / Loop

About the restaurant

Located on the second level of the LondonHouse building on the corner of Michigan & Wacker, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional
ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.

Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.
THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING:
Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor
Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments
Clothing with offensive language or graphics
Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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DonnaGold

Dined 3 days ago

It was a wonderful experience and the staff was incredible. I was pleased with the exceptional service and the food and drinks were absolutely perfect. I can't wait to return!

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4.7

4.7 (2804)

$50 and over

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Introducing RPM Seafood, a dramatic multi-level restaurant overlooking the iconic Chicago River featuring the truest expression of the world’s best fish and seafood.
The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Italian, it marks the third collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

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Nicholas

Dined 5 days ago

Great dining experience! The food, service and atmosphere are all 5 stars!

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Popular dish

RPM Seafood Clam Chowder

Lure Fishbar - Chicago

4.7

4.7 (290)

$50 and over

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Lure Fishbar is a seafood restaurant offering not only the freshest fish selections from around the world but also a complete raw bar with rotating oyster selection, and a world class sushi program.

Join us for the Happy Hour in our Bar & Lounge. No Reseravtions.

We look forward to hosting you!

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RobertGold

Dined on May 18, 2026

Great service, great food!!! Highly recommend! Very professional staff, the food presentation was amazing!

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Experience

Daily Power Lunch

King Crab House

4.5

4.5 (954)

$30 and under

Seafood

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

WE ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR INDOOR DINE-IN, PATIO, ALSO CARRY OUT AND DELIVERY ARE AVAILABLE. Please make your reservation on Open Table or call us directly . We are featuring a wide variety of seafood specials for all occasions with the most reasonable price. The specials are available for dine-in, carry out and delivery. For website at: www.kingcrabchicago.com for more details.

Settled back into its original Lincoln Park location, King Crab Chicago is a seafood staple in the city that is known for offering some of the most delicious seafood around. The restaurant also offers a handful of steaks and pastas in a lively, casual setting with a full service-bar, and high definition TV's for watching local sports games. Chicago's OLDEST Crab House! Serving Chicago More than 45 Years. Please note that we are not wheelchair accessible.

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Martin

Dined on May 19, 2026

Experience and food was amazing!!! Would highly recommend

The Crab Pad

4.5

4.5 (62)

$30 and under

Seafood

Logan Square

About the restaurant

Come visit us at The Crab Pad. Reservations are highly recommended before arrival. Please consider taking UBER or public transportation. Valet is offer across the street

Seafood boil in a bag with a twist. End your meal with build your own popsicle bar. BONUS: BYOB

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Ashe

Dined on Apr 18, 2026

Servers were kind. Ambiance was great! Definitely dining again!

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