Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Chicago by diners
Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Chicago by diners
Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.
Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.
While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.
Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, Stacker used insights from Yelp to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Chicago.
Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.
Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Hagen's Fish Market
- Rating: 4.4/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5635 West Montrose Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood markets, seafood, scandinavian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Lowcountry Lakeview
- Rating: 4.5/5 (709 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3343 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood, desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Wings Greens and Things
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 6767 South South Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood, tacos, chicken wings
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#27. Nomonomo Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2096 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: japanese, sushi bars, seafood
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#26. Terra e Mare
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 404 South Wells St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: italian, seafood, cocktail bars
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#25. Haire's Gulf Shrimp
- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7448 South Vincennes Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood
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#24. Mariscos La Playa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2880 West Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood, cocktail bars, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Queen Mary Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2125 West Division St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: cocktail bars, wine bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Lawrence Fish Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3920 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: sushi bars, seafood
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#21. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3161 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 218 West Kinzie St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Armitage Alehouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1000 West Armitage Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: pubs, seafood, burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Yacht 57
- Rating: 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1750 North California Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood, chicken wings, american
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#18. Komorebi Sushi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1324 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: sushi bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Butcher & The Bear
- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 2721 North Halsted St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, burgers
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#16. Mariscos El Oceano
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5960 South Archer Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood
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#15. La Susheria Cocina Fusion
- Rating: 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 4070 South Archer Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: tacos, sushi bars, seafood
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#14. Nora Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 636 North St. Clair St. Floor 1 Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: mediterranean, cocktail bars, seafood
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#13. Bocaditos Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1140 West Madison St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: cocktail bars, mexican, seafood
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#12. Don Pez Taco Cantina
- Rating: 4.7/5 (192 reviews)
- Address: 844 West Armitage Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: tacos, breakfast & brunch, seafood
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#11. El Fogón de Elena Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 3149 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood, breakfast & brunch, latin american
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Kathryn's Soul
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 131 North Clinton St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: soul food, seafood, chicken wings
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#9. Suda's Lebanese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1524 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: lebanese, wine bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Lan's Chicago
- Rating: 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1438 West Cortland St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood, noodles, soup
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Chi-Latin Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1421 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: latin american, seafood, tacos
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#6. El Nuevo Langostino
- Rating: 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3111 West Montrose Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood, mexican
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#5. Penumbra
- Rating: 4.8/5 (920 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3309 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: wine bars, seafood, steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Poke Poké
- Rating: 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 355 East Ohio St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: japanese, poke, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#3. S & T Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 2246 West Armitage Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, sandwiches
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#2. Dozzy's Grill
- Rating: 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 305 East Garfield Blvd. Chicago French Market Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: african, seafood, wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Poke Okie
- Rating: 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2945 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: seafood, japanese, poke
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.
