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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

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

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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

Private dining

What 350 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers an "amazing seafood" experience with "fantastic clam chowder" that "tastes just straight from the East Coast." Diners appreciate the "great views of the Chicago River" and commend the "attentive and knowledgeable" staff. Highlights include the "gluten-free options" and "great customer service."
350 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Chicago8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Worst service ever, but food and drink were good.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience Margaret, and I’m truly sorry to hear about the service you received. This is absolutely not the level of service we aim to provide, and I sincerely apologize for the way you were treated. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but I completely understand how disappointing it must have been to encounter such unprofessional behavior.Please know that your experience will be addressed with our team immediately. We value every guest and strive to ensure that every part of the experience — from food to service is exceptional. I’d love the opportunity to make this right, and I encourage you to reach out to me directly at kpartee@legalseafoods so we can discuss further and ensure this doesn’t happen again. Warm regards,Katelyn Partee

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  2. Michael VIP

    Chicago287 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words Michael and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear our new bar team made such a great impression — they’ve been a fantastic addition, and it’s wonderful to see their hard work recognized. We’re also glad you enjoyed the food and service. Welcome back — we’ve missed you, and we’re looking forward to seeing you more often! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  3. Harry

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    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.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us, Harry! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your meal — especially the burger! While we’re known for our seafood, we’re happy to have something for everyone. Hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  4. Robert VIP

    Chicago68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    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.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great review and recommendation, Robert! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your meal — the crab cake with shrimp is definitely a guest favorite. We appreciate your understanding about the sea bass and will be sure to share your feedback with our team. Also, thank you for the note on finding the entrance — we know it can be a bit tricky, and we’re working on improving signage to make it easier for guests to locate us. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  5. Jorge

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 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…👍🏽👍🏽
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jorge! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, and oysters — they’re some of our favorites too! It’s great to know that Sara made your experience even more special with her attentive service. We truly appreciate the recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another fresh seafood experience soon! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  6. Lisa

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food/ our server Chris was awesome and attentive- highly recommend
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Lisa! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and that Chris provided such great service. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  7. John

    St. Louis16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 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!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words, John! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Ahi Tuna and the seafood tower. It’s great to know that the food, service, and atmosphere made for such a wonderful experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  8. Joseph

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, Great Service, and overall a great experience
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the great review, Joseph! We’re so happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience with both the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  9. Theresa

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 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.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Theresa! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed our fresh seafood and appreciated our gluten-free options. It’s great to know that our allergy protocol made your experience even better. We take pride in offering a safe and enjoyable dining experience for all guests. We also appreciate the tip on parking! We hope to see you again soon for more delicious seafood and great views! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee General Manager

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  10. pat c VIP

    Chicago87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch specials are true bargain and delicious. Great views of river.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great review, Pat! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our lunch specials and the beautiful river views. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Katelyn Partee 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 350 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 25 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.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–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
    Paul Morris
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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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