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Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legal Sea Foods - Chicago

4.0
4
185 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
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. Serving New England specialties such as Boston's best Clam Chowder and Half Pound Lobster Rolls, as well as new signature dishes and local favorites. Legal Sea Foods combines New England's coastal fishing traditions with modern culinary flair. A taste of New England in the Mid-West.

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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
    (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 they’ll never forget.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Rossetti and Denise Malloy: (312) 910-6517
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 185 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Chicago offers "fresh and well-served seafood" with an "amazing view" of the River Walk. While some patrons note service inconsistencies, the "clam chowder wins all types of awards," and the "tuna burger remains a favorite." The ambiance is praised, and the restaurant promises an improved experience as they settle in.

185 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All three of our dinners were cold when brought to the table. My scallops were to be blackened and they came out grilled with no seasoning. For what we paid for the meal it was not worth it.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Steve, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's disappointing to know that the food did not meet your expectations, especially since you felt it was worth your money. We take pride in our food and it's disappointing to hear that you didn't receive the quality you should have received. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to address these concerns with our team to ensure we improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was mediocre. They were out of lobster and we weren’t told until after we placed our order. Then we were rushed to choose a different entree. The waitress was really slow and forgot to submit one of our meal tickets.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Hey, we're really sorry to hear about your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We understand that waiting for an entree and being rushed can be frustrating, especially when you've just placed your order. We also apologize for the mix-up with your meal tickets. We strive to provide excellent service and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better. LSF Chicago - The Management Team

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  3. Jorge

    Monterrey

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is very poor. White fish was quite salty. The tuna fish was very dry. It seems as if it was frozen for some time. Clam Chowder was very thin and had a bad taste. Legal Sea Foods has become a poor cafeteria but expensive. No resemblance to the Legal Seafood of Boston of years back
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Jorge. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food quality and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short this time. We also apologize for the inconsistency of our menu. We're constantly working to improve and your feedback is invaluable in that process. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, LSF Chicago Managment Team

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  4. NatalieS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our experience at Legal Seafood for my mom’s birthday dinner on a Sunday evening! She loved the food she had the stuffed lobster and we also ordered the crab cakes, clam chowder and lobster bisque! The food was fresh the service was fast and accurate we will be back!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Natalie! We're thrilled to hear that you and your mom had a wonderful birthday dinner at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. It's great to know that you enjoyed our lobster, crab cakes, clam chowder, and lobster bisque. We always strive to provide fresh, high-quality meals and excellent service, so we're glad we hit the mark for you. We're already looking forward to your next visit! Best LSF Chicago Managment Team,

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  5. Luis

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food and Service!! Amazing river view!!!
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Hey luis, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago! It's fantastic to know that our food and service lived up to your expectations. We're also glad you appreciated the view of the Chicago River while dining with us. We strive to provide our guests with memorable experiences, and your feedback is a great motivation for us. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to serving you again soon! The Management Team

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  6. dave

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was extremely poor. One appetizer brought out 30 mins before the others, then the main course brought out when we just started to eat the delayed appetizers. Waiter forgot to bring out some of the drinks order. Food was ok if you like limp fries. Don’t plan on repeating this experience.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago, Dave. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark during your visit. It's disappointing to hear about the delay in appetizers and the mix-up with drinks. We're also sorry about the food, as we pride ourselves on our flavorful dishes. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  7. Brandon

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Friday night reservation. Very little traffic. Drinks were watered down. Food was good. Service could’ve been better. Waiter stood over to encourage we pay. On her time. Very weird dining experience.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Brandon. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food at Legal Sea Foods - Chicago. We apologize if our service didn't meet your expectations. We're always working to improve and your feedback is valuable. We hope for another chance to serve you better. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Halyna

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It's a pretty nice place but I didn't like the smell of fish in the hall. The food is tasty but not 5 stars. This was my first visit and I'm not sure it will be the second.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the review Halyna.

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  9. Geoffrey

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food good and to the standard we have come to expect at Legal Sea Foods. Wine outrageously over-priced - and we were not offered a wine list from which to make a choice. $49.00 for two glasses of OK wine is totally outrageous.
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Geoffery, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it to the standard you've come to expect from Legal Sea Foods. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the wine pricing. We strive to provide a fair balance between price and quality, and we'll certainly take your feedback into account. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon and provide a better experience. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Eva

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrible service, ok food, great company!!! Ehy did it take an hour to get our drinks?
    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the review Eva. We will look investigate this to see where the mixup occured.

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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 185 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 35 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.
  • 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 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, Takeaway, 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 they’ll never forget.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Rossetti and Denise Malloy: (312) 910-6517
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