2025 Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago Area
The Best Seafood & Shellfish in Chicago
The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Some, like raw bar oysters and clams, need nothing more than a sharp knife and skilled hand to unleash the briny seasonings of the sea.Presented in alphabetical order, here are the Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago.
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Bar Mar
Seafood spot from chef José Andrés in Chicago's Bank of America Tower. See More
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It’s all about the crab (okay, fresh seafood, too) at this perpetually packed north ’burb shack. See More
The DMK Burger Bar crew does it again, this time with approachable fresh catches. See More
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Bustling seafood spot known for its namesake dish, plus fine steaks and fresh seafood. See More
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This always-bustling Miami seafood transplant has its specialties down to a science. See More
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mfk.
A serene seafooder with Spanish leanings. See More
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Ocean Prime
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Oceanique
Seasonal, locally sourced produce and fresh catches from a decades-old North Shore fish house. See More
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RPM Seafood
Multilevel waterfront restaurant featuring a seafood-focused menu. See More
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