Best Salmon Dishes in Chicago
5 restaurants compared
Price range: $10.00 – $48.00
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 5 Salmon Dishes in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Cedar Plank Salmon at Swift & Sons, $48.00 (Fulton Market)
- Ora King Salmon with Fennel at Ever, $42.00 (Fulton Market)
- Smoked Salmon Benedict at Lou Mitchell's, $21.00 (West Loop)
- Montreal-Style Wood-Fired Bagel with Lox at Reno — 91% recommended, $10.00 (Logan Square)
- Slow-Roasted Salmon with Green Pipian at Topolobampo — 87% recommended, $48.00 (River North)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Salmon Dishes
#1
Cedar Plank Salmon
Swift & SonsFulton Market·$$$$
$48.00
Fresh salmon fillet roasted on a cedar plank with seasonal vegetables.
Tip: Order a mix of steaks and salmon to accommodate different preferences at your table.
#2
Ora King Salmon with Fennel
EverFulton Market·$$$$
$42.00
Seared salmon with roasted fennel, braised pistachios, and pea purée.
Tip: The kitchen rotates protein sources seasonally—ask your server about current sourcing.
#3
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Lou Mitchell'sWest Loop·$
$21.00
English muffin, smoked salmon, poached eggs, and hollandaise.
Tip: The Smoked Salmon Benedict is Lou's answer to upscale breakfast. Perfect for celebrating a milestone breakfast or impressing a guest.
#491% recommend
Montreal-Style Wood-Fired Bagel with Lox
RenoLogan Square·$$
$10.00
Skinny, slightly sweet bagel with a wood-fired char, topped with cured salmon, cream cheese, caper, and red onion.
Tip: Bagels are best within 30 minutes of baking. Come early in the morning for the freshest batch.
#587% recommend
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Green Pipian
TopolobampoRiver North·$$$$
$48.00
Wild salmon with pumpkin seed sauce, roasted poblano, and smoked leeks.
Tip: One of the best fish dishes on the menu — the pipian is what makes it special.