Where is the best seafood in Chicago?

Based on diner recommendations, the best seafood in Chicago is at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. We compared 12 restaurants serving seafood.

How much does seafood cost in Chicago?

Seafood prices in Chicago range from $16.00 to $65.00 across 12 restaurants.

Best Seafood in Chicago

12 restaurants compared

Price range: $16.00 – $65.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Seafood in Chicago (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, $42.00 (Gold Coast)
Feld, (Ukrainian Village)
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria, $16.00 (Ravenswood)
Feld, (Ukrainian Village)
Valhalla, (Wicker Park)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 12 Restaurants Compared

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Gold Coast·$$$$

Fresh Fish

$42.00

Daily fresh fish selection prepared to order.

Tip: Ask your server what fresh fish came in today. Gibsons sources quality, so the daily special is worth considering even in a steakhouse.

Feld

Ukrainian Village·$$$$

Scallop with Sherry Butter and Mussel Bagna Cauda

Seared scallop with brown butter, sherry, and mussel-infused anchovy sauce.

Tip: This dish showcases why the chef trained in France — technique is refined but never showy, and ingredients are treated with respect.

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

Ravenswood·$$$

Grilled Octopus

$16.00

Tender grilled octopus, served as an antipasto course.

Tip: Order this as a starter if you're dining with others—it's shareable and doesn't fill you up before the pizzas arrive.

Feld

Ukrainian Village·$$$$

Poached Maine Halibut

Delicate white fish with maitake mushroom purée, mushroom foam, and grilled maitake.

Tip: If available, this dish appears frequently as it relies on cultivated mushrooms and line-caught fish that are available year-round.

Valhalla

Wicker Park·$$$$

Lobster Tsukune

Japanese-style minced lobster cake with smoked pimentón butter and grilled lemon.

Tip: This course shows how global influences can enhance rather than confuse — the lobster remains the star.

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

River North·$$$

Oysters

$18.00

Fresh oysters served on the vintage sink raw bar.

Tip: The oysters served from the vintage sink are a theatrical experience unique to Bavette's. This is worth ordering just for the story and the photo.

Big Jones

Andersonville·$$

Shrimp and Grits

$22.00

Barbecue shrimp in tasso ham and mushroom gravy served on creamy cheese grits.

Tip: Pair with a side of collard greens if you want to add more Lowcountry flavor.

ESMÉ

Lincoln Park·$$$$

Lobster Pot Pie

Tender lobster in a consommé, brushed with miso and maple syrup.

Tip: This dish is indulgent and surprising — the miso-maple combination shows the kitchen's creativity and willingness to take risks.

Sepia

West Loop·$$$$

Golden Kaluga Caviar, Smoked Halibut, Grilled Spinach, Shiro Dashi Butter

$48.00

Premium caviar with smoked halibut, charred spinach, and dashi butter sauce.

Tip: Watch how the flavors layer—the smoke of halibut, the umami of dashi, the brine of caviar. Each element supports the others without fighting.

#1094% recommend

Maple & Ash

Gold Coast·$$$$

Fire-Roasted Seafood Tower

$65.00

Lobster tail, scallops, Manila clams and king crab brought tableside, bathed in garlic butter and chili oil.

Tip: Arrive hungry — the tower is generous and you'll want to finish it before the main course.

#1191% recommend

Hopleaf Bar

Andersonville·$$

Mussels & Frites

$22.00

Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island cooked in Belgian ale, served with hand-cut fries and aioli.

Tip: Ask your server which Belgian ale they're cooking with today—it changes seasonally and affects the flavor profile. Pair it with the same beer for maximum effect.

#1282% recommend

Sepia

West Loop·$$$$

Roasted Monkfish with Little Neck Clams

$42.00

Delicate monkfish fillet with fresh clams, showcasing Cottle's seafood technique.

Tip: This is refined preparation. The simplicity is deceptive—it takes precision to make lean monkfish taste tender. Enjoy the delicacy.