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The Best Seafood Restaurants In Chicago
The best spots for eating things that probably aren’t from Lake Michigan.
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Ocean Grill & Bar
Ocean Grill & Bar is a Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown specializing in shellfish.
The Best Seafood Restaurants In Chicago
The best spots for eating things that probably aren’t from Lake Michigan.
Costera Cocina Tulum
An aggressively theme-y clubstaurant that’s a solid spot for drinks and a fun night.
MFK
Hidden below Diversey, MFK is a great place for seafood and pretending you’re on the coast of Spain.
Two Fish Crab Shack
Any meal involving bibs and tabletop garbage cans is a good one, but it’s especially great at Two Fish Crab Shack.
Lone Owl Pub
This Wicker Park spot has the spirit of an Irish pub and an eclectic menu channeling the Pacific Northwest.
Big Star Mariscos
Big Star Mariscos is a seafood-focused restaurant in West Town from the Big Star team.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab
Joe’s is consistently one of the best steakhouses in town, and you shouldn’t even order steak. Stone crabs are where it’s at.
Half Shell
Awesome shellfish in a basement dive bar complete with year-round Christmas lights. Go eat all the crab and drink all the beer.
Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
Hugo’s is a classic seafood spot, and the fish counterpart to Gibsons’ steaks.
Shaw’s Crab House
Shaw’s is like the seafood version of a steakhouse. Come for a nicer dinner and order all the oyster, crab, and lobster.
Luke's Lobster
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