Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)
Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

3.9
3.9
321 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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. 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (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.
  • 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

Private dining

What 321 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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers a stunning riverfront location and a "fantastic happy hour." Diners praise the "best clam chowder," "awesome crab cakes," and attentive service from staff like Chris and Paris. While some diners note inconsistencies, Legal Sea Foods is celebrated for its fresh seafood and welcoming ambiance.

321 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was horrible, almost like he knew he sucked and just didn’t even try?! Food was good. Will not return
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    I’m reaching out regarding your recent visit to Legal Sea Foods. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. At Legal Sea Foods, we take great pride in delivering exceptional service and high-quality food, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, as it helps us improve and ensure every guest leaves satisfied. If you could share more details about what went wrong, I’d like to address the issue directly and make things right for you. Please contact a member our Managment team at (312) 910-6517 Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and I hope we have the opportunity to provide you with the excellent dining experience you deserve in the future. LSF -Chicago Managment Team

    Is this helpful?

  2. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service! Got to sit on the patio during St Paddys day festivities. Priceless
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    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, Assistant General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  3. Patricia VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was good but food took a really long time to come out. Great view of the Chicago River!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    Dear Guest, Thanks so much for writing. We are pleased that you enjoyed your meal and service and will pass along the good feedback to our teams. We will take note of your comments about the wait time and will work to resolve this issue. Thanks again for sharing and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Dino Masciopinto, Assistant General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  4. James VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place….thoughtful, but not overwhelming menu. We had an amazing waiter who was so patient with our kids. Can’t wait to go back!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    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, Assistant General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible but the service from our waiter was terrible. We waited 15 minutes before he took our drinks order. Ordered more drinks that didn’t arrive and had to wait 20 minutes for the bill after asking twice. Spoiled the night for us.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    Dear Guest I’m reaching out regarding your recent visit to Legal Sea Foods. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. At Legal Sea Foods, we take great pride in delivering exceptional service and high-quality food, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is important to us, as it helps us improve and ensure every guest leaves satisfied. If you could share more details about what went wrong, I’d like to address the issue directly and make things right for you. Please contact a member our Managment team at (312) 910-6517 Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and I hope we have the opportunity to provide you with the excellent dining experience you deserve in the future. LSF -Chicago Managment Team

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a party of seven.  it was a beautiful night so the doors were open, making atmosphere great. The  food was good and timely delivered after we finally ordered.  The problem was the service.  After ordering a round of drinks, it took over 35 minutes for them to get delivered to the table. We mentioned this to the manager  who didn’t step in to fix the problem.  The second round of drinks was not much better, as the order was timely placed with the waitress who again seem to be engaged with other tables and did not go to the bar to get our drinks for another 20 minutes. When she arrived with the drinks, she brought two carafes of wine for two of my friends, but no glasses. It took another 10 minutes to get glasses, this time being delivered by the manager after we complained again. This was our first time at the restaurant and at least two couples said they will never go back.  These are currently fixable problems, but we’re not fixed on site that night.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    I’m reaching out regarding your recent visit to Legal Sea Foods. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. At Legal Sea Foods, we take great pride in delivering exceptional service and high-quality food, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, as it helps us improve and ensure every guest leaves satisfied. If you could share more details about what went wrong, I’d like to address the issue directly and make things right for you. Please contact a member our Managment team at (312) 910-6517 Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and I hope we have the opportunity to provide you with the excellent dining experience you deserve in the future. LSF -Chicago Managment Team

    Is this helpful?

  7. tim

    Chicago20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food wa s good. Service was atrocious. Wasn’t busy and it took 20 minutes to get water, 30 minutes to order and another 25 minutes for food delivery. Very disappointed. Not likely to return.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    Dear Tim, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent dining experience. I’m truly sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We take great pride in offering the freshest seafood in town, and it’s disappointing to learn we fell short of that standard during your visit. I’ll be connecting with our culinary team to thoroughly review your concerns and ensure that we address them promptly. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain the high quality we strive for every day. If there’s anything specific, you’d like to share about your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at (312) 910-6517 Best regards, Dino Masciopinto Assistant General Manager

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Michael VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Never actually got to eat here, waited for 10min for a table then got stuck at this weird table in the doorway. Keep in mind the place was empty except the bar, waited at the table for like 10min, nobody came like not even for water… so we just left… never again
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    Mike, I’m reaching out regarding your recent visit to Legal Sea Foods. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. At Legal Sea Foods, we take great pride in delivering exceptional service and high-quality food, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback isimportant to us, as it helps us improve and ensure every guest leaves satisfied. If you could share more details about what went wrong, I’d like to address the issue directly and make things right for you. Please contact a member our Managment team at (312) 910-6517 Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and I hope we have the opportunity to provide you with the excellent dining experience you deserve in the future. LSF -Chicago Managment Team

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Sylvester

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location, but pretty feeble value for money.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    Dear Guest, 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, Dino Masciopinto, Assistant General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  10. amy

    Omaha7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. The petite lobster roll and petite crab rolls were perfect for lunch. The clam chowder was amazing! Highly recommend!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded today
    Dear Amy 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, Assistant General Manager

    Is this helpful?

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 3.9 stars by 321 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 39 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–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.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Rossetti and Denise Malloy: (312) 910-6517
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo