Top 20 Seafood restaurants in Chicago

Chicago, a city renowned for its vibrant food scene, is home to an impressive selection of seafood restaurants. These establishments offer a diverse range of fresh catches, expertly prepared by skilled chefs, and presented in inviting atmospheres. Whether you're in the mood for classic dishes or innovative creations, Chicago's seafood restaurants are sure to delight. Come explore the city's thriving seafood culture.

1. Shaw's Crab House

Live Maine Lobsters flown in daily, extensive raw bar selection

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  • Waterfront
  • Dinner

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2. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Known for their signature seafood dishes and prime steaks

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots

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3. Catch 35

Seasonal outdoor seating, creative cocktails, fresh fish flown in daily

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  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • High-End
  • Waterfront

4. Half Shell

Serving sustainable and ethically-sourced seafood

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  • Downtown Spots
  • American Cuisine
  • Affordable Nightlife

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5. Lowcountry Lakeview

Offers a variety of locally-sourced seafood and Southern-inspired dishes

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots

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6. RPM Seafood

Located in the heart of Chicago's business district with outdoor seating

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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7. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House

Live Maine Lobsters flown in daily, dry-aged steaks

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • High-End
  • Downtown Spots

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8. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

Fresh seafood flown in daily, sustainable sourcing

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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9. Lowcountry South Loop

Live music on weekends, sustainable seafood, and craft cocktails

TOPICS

  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Social Gatherings
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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10. Ocean Prime

Features a lively bar and raw bar with live music on select nights

TOPICS

  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Waterfront

11. Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

Family-owned, Casual atmosphere, Cajun-style seafood

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner

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12. Chicago Oyster House

Sustainable seafood, locally sourced ingredients, and knowledgeable staff

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  • American Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner
  • Celebrations

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13. King Crab House Chicago

Fresh seafood flown in daily, wide selection of wines

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner

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14. The Angry Crab

Customers wear bibs and roll up their sleeves to dig in

TOPICS

  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots
  • Social Gatherings

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15. Brown Bag Seafood Co.

Casual counter service with indoor and outdoor seating

TOPICS

  • Corporate Events
  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Mid-Range

16. Alegrias Seafood

Committed to sustainable and locally sourced seafood

TOPICS

  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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17. Two Fish Crab Shack

Seafood market and raw bar on-site

TOPICS

  • Asian Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Hidden Gems

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18. Luke's Lobster City Hall

Committed to sustainable seafood; Located in the heart of Chicago

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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19. Lure Fishbar - Chicago

Sustainable seafood choices, extensive wine list

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Waterfront

20. Madison Crab House

Live Maine lobsters, raw bar, happy hour

TOPICS

  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots
  • Social Gatherings