Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago
Fresh oysters, coastal dishes, and Chicago’s best seafood dining.
From raw bars to refined coastal cuisine, Chicago offers exceptional seafood across the city.
Chicago’s Coastal-Inspired Seafood Scene
Chicago’s seafood restaurants combine exceptional sourcing with coastal creativity — from East and West Coast oysters to Mediterranean-style whole fish, refined sushi-grade cuts, and elevated coastal dishes. Whether you're looking for a lively raw bar, a romantic seafood dinner, or an upscale dining experience, this guide highlights the top seafood restaurants in Chicago for 2025.
Top Seafood Restaurants in Chicago
GT Fish & Oyster (River North)
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (River North)
Shaw’s Crab House (River North)
A modern seafood restaurant known for creative small plates, elevated seafood dishes, and a sleek coastal aesthetic.
Shaw’s Crab House (River North)
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (River North)
Shaw’s Crab House (River North)
A Chicago classic offering fresh oysters, king crab legs, lobster, and a beloved raw bar.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (River North)
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (River North)
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (River North)
Known for stone crab season, pristine seafood, and exceptional service in an elegant setting.
The Hampton Social (River North / Streeterville)
The Hampton Social (River North / Streeterville)
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (River North)
Bright and coastal-inspired, known for seafood dishes, lobster rolls, and lively social atmosphere.
Mi Tocaya Antojería (Logan Square)
The Hampton Social (River North / Streeterville)
Mi Tocaya Antojería (Logan Square)
Not traditional seafood-focused, but widely praised for its incredible seafood dishes with Mexican coastal influence.
Etta (Bucktown / River North)
The Hampton Social (River North / Streeterville)
Mi Tocaya Antojería (Logan Square)
Known for whole fish specials, wood-fired seafood, and coastal flavors.
Aba (Fulton Market)
Quality Crab & Oyster Bah (Lincoln Park)
Quality Crab & Oyster Bah (Lincoln Park)
Mediterranean restaurant offering outstanding seafood mezze, grilled octopus, and seafood-forward plates.
Quality Crab & Oyster Bah (Lincoln Park)
Quality Crab & Oyster Bah (Lincoln Park)
Quality Crab & Oyster Bah (Lincoln Park)
A Lettuce Entertain You favorite serving oysters, crab dishes, and a laid-back coastal vibe.
Catch 35 (Loop)
Quality Crab & Oyster Bah (Lincoln Park)
Ocean Prime (River North)
Longstanding fine-dining seafood restaurant known for Chilean sea bass and classic seafood dishes.
Ocean Prime (River North)
Brown Bag Seafood Co. (Multiple Locations)
Ocean Prime (River North)
Luxurious seafood and steakhouse hybrid offering elegant seafood towers and refined entrees.
Brown Bag Seafood Co. (Multiple Locations)
Brown Bag Seafood Co. (Multiple Locations)
Brown Bag Seafood Co. (Multiple Locations)
Modern fast-casual seafood with customizable bowls, grilled fish, and fresh market-style options.
Chiyakimchi Sushi & Seafood (Lincoln Park)
Brown Bag Seafood Co. (Multiple Locations)
Brown Bag Seafood Co. (Multiple Locations)
Japanese and Korean-inspired seafood with fresh cuts, nigiri, and creative seafood plates.
Best Seafood by Neighborhood
River North
West Loop / Fulton Market
West Loop / Fulton Market
Shaw’s Crab House|GT Fish & Oyster
Joe’s Seafood|Ocean Prime
The Hampton Social|Quality Crab & Oyster Bah
West Loop / Fulton Market
West Loop / Fulton Market
West Loop / Fulton Market
Aba|Pearl Club
Lincoln Park
West Loop / Fulton Market
Streeterville
Quality Crab & Oyster Bah|Chiyakimchi
Streeterville
Loop / Downtown
Streeterville
The Hampton Social
Loop / Downtown
Loop / Downtown
Loop / Downtown
Catch 35
Lakeview
Loop / Downtown
Loop / Downtown
Half Shell
Logan Square
Suburban (Worth Mentioning)
Suburban (Worth Mentioning)
Mi Tocaya Antojería
Suburban (Worth Mentioning)
Suburban (Worth Mentioning)
Suburban (Worth Mentioning)
Boston Fish Market (DesPlaines & Wheeling)
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