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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in Chicago / Illinois? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

4.9

4.9 (17860)

$50 and over

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers such as our 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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Eric

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and wonderful service!! The filet mignon and seafood platter were delicious.

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Eddie V's - Oak Brook

4.8

4.8 (301)

$50 and over

Seafood

Oakbrook Terrace

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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Marissa

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great time at Eddie Vs. They have amazing food and great staff

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Join Us in the V-Lounge

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Join Us in the V-Lounge

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Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (14482)

$50 and over

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Since 1984, Shaw’s Crab House has earned its status as a Chicago icon with its unwavering commitment to quality and warm, dedicated staff. This generational restaurant embodies timeless seafood traditions inspired by America's coastal crab houses, creating a classic dining experience that stands the test of time. Signature dishes include King Crab Legs, oysters from both coasts, hand-rolled sushi, fresh fish, and more. After 40 years of excellence, Shaw's was ranked #8 in Chicago Magazine's Best Chicago Restaurants of 2024.

The restaurant's 1940s-style design features two distinct dining rooms: the lively, casual Oyster Bar and the elegant, white-tablecloth Main Dining Room. Guests who reserve "Hightop" seating will dine in the Oyster Bar, while "Standard" seating is for the Main Dining Room.

Located in the heart of River North, Shaw’s is just a short walk from Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a memorable seafood experience.

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Jeff

Dined 2 days ago

I love this place! The food is amazing. Have been to both the Chicago and the Schaumburg locations

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West Coast Oysters

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Seafood Fettuccine

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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Rosemont

4.8

4.8 (2840)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rosemont

About the restaurant

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's Rosemont creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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jay

Dined 4 days ago

The service from hostess to bus person to our server (Francine) was excellent. Francine was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. She is probably the best server I've ever seen. Each food item was presented excellently. As Francine served me the Branzino, she spooned a delicious Mediterranean mix of olive oil, olives, heirloom cherry tomatoes, capers, ... onto the fish and explained how the heirloom cherry tomatoes are locally grown and other special facts about each of the ingredients. My wife had one huge king crab leg and loved it. The calamari was the best I've ever had. This was our 40th wedding anniversary. There was a card at our table, which everyone on the staff had signed to congratulate us. Francine served us complementary baked Alaska flambee, which we've never tried before. It was wonderful. This was the best restaurant experience we've ever had.

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Salt & Pepper Calamari

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Ocean Prime - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (3715)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown / Loop

About the restaurant

Located on the second level of the LondonHouse building on the corner of Michigan & Wacker, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional
ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.

Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.
THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING:
Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor
Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments
Clothing with offensive language or graphics
Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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Robin

Dined 3 days ago

My favorite restaurant in Chicago. I will be back!

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Twin Lobster Tails

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Lobster Linguine

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Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (5485)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House opened its doors in February 1997 in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, next to sister restaurant Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Over Enjoy the city's finest seafood restaurant, Hugo's continues to be the destination for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and seasonal fish and shellfish, in addition to Gibsons Prime Angus and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks. An extensive wine list, classic cocktail list and selection of impressive signature desserts accompany the menu of fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available. Gluten-free and vegan options available. Happy Hour Sun-Thurs, 3-6pm.

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Matt

Dined 3 days ago

Great food as always and the service was exceptional! A big shout out to Ulysses who went above and beyond to make my sister’s 60th birthday meal an unforgettable experience!

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Sauteed Frog Legs

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Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Naperville

4.7

4.7 (6023)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Naperville

About the restaurant

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House opened its doors in February 1997 in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, next to sister restaurant Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Over 20 years after owners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo set out to open the city's finest seafood restaurant, Hugo's continues to be the destination for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and seasonal fish and shellfish, in addition to Gibsons Prime Angus and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks. An extensive wine list, classic cocktail list and selection of impressive signature desserts accompany the menu of fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

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Julie

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful server with recommendations and good service he was sapling to our daughter over 16th birthday

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SAUTEED FROG LEGS

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Vinny's Clam Bar

4.7

4.7 (722)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

WHETHER IT'S DROWNING IN BUTTER OR GLAZED IN TOMATO SAUCE, UNCLE VINNY WANTS EVERY GUEST TO ENJOY OUR FAMILY RECIPES THE ITALIAN WAY: ONE HAND TO EAT, TWO HANDS TO SPEAK.

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MonicaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We celebrated my 53rd birthday at Vinny's tonight. Service was excellent (Jen) and food was delicious. They made my birthday, for the second year in a row, super special. Cheers🥂🥂🥂

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Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - Wheeling

4.7

4.7 (49)

$30 and under

Seafood

Wheeling

About the restaurant

Since 1982, Bon Chinn's Crab House has been delighting guests with a friendly atmosphere and delicious seafood. Serving the freshest seafood from around the globe, this father/daughter-owned establishment is located on Milwaukee Avenue in Wheeling.Bob Chinn's specializes in seafood, most of which is delivered daily, but it is also well-known for quality wet-aged prime steaks and wide variety of fresh dishes. Guests can choose from pasta, appetizers, lobster, surf and turf, crab pots, shrimp, prime rib, oysters, scallops and more. The catch of the day is posted near the front of the establishment so guests can see exactly what seafood is on the menu.Bob Chinn's Crab House is open seven days a week and can accommodate parties upon request.

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Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Always a wonderful experience! Love! Love! ……the Mediterranean Sea Bass!

A photo of RPM Seafood restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1839)

$50 and over

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Introducing RPM Seafood, a dramatic multi-level restaurant overlooking the iconic Chicago River featuring the truest expression of the world’s best fish and seafood.
The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Italian, it marks the third collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

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AmyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service. Fun place to be. Gorgeous night with the windows open (a bit chilly for that but it eventually warmed up with the heater). Food choices were Cod, Salmon, Snapper and Fish & Chips. All outstanding. I was less impressed with the appetizers (shrimp very stingy for the price, and I didn’t like the octopus preparation). Desserts are tasty and HUGE. Definitely one to split for a table of 4 is enough.

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Ora King Salmon

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Halibut Fish & Chips

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