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EXPLORE CHICAGO | | | | | | | 140 E Walton Pl
Chicago,
IL
60611
312-787-2200 | | | | | Description: MAGNIFICENT MILE. This classically elegant restaurant is located in the Drake Hotel and has become a Chicago institution. It's definitely the place to go for old-fashioned pampering and a fresh seafood meal. Order the Dover sole, the coconut shrimp, the baked Chilean sea bass, or the boiled Pacific red snapper. The interior hearkens back to the shipping days of yore, with red-checkered tablecloths, exposed wood beams, weather vanes, and stuffed sailfish. Business dressy attire. Jackets preferred for dinner. Reservations necessary.
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| 35 W Wacker Dr
Chicago,
IL
60601
312-346-3500 | | | | | Description: THE LOOP. If you've made up your mind to have seafood, make a beeline for this notable place, whose vast menu features lots of seafood favorites prepared in a variety of culinary styles. Choose from the likes of Chilean sea bass, stir-fried shrimp and scallops, seared Creole seasoned salmon, Bahamian fish chowder, grilled Atlantic salmon, and grilled yellow fin tuna. Steaks can also be had, and live jazz is a treat in the bar most nights. Valet parking available.
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| 676 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago,
IL
60614
773-549-1773 | | | | | Description: LAKEVIEW. While Half Shell's location and dim room spangled year-round with Christmas lights may not immediately impress, your first taste of amazingly tender, succulent snow crab legs surely will. The house-specialty crab legs, served with butter and lemon, arrive in satisfying, heaping portions. Oysters, catfish, scallops, red snapper, and perfectly fried jumbo shrimp also delight. True to the no-frills vibe, entrees are typically served in red plastic baskets with non-traditional accoutrements: white toast and a lollipop.
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| Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab60 E Grand Ave
Chicago,
IL
60611
312-379-5637 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. This classic dinner club-style restaurant boasts a vaulted ceiling, dark wooden furniture, and excellent lighting, making it an ideal place for a power lunch or entertaining important clients. Partner of the famous Joe's Stone Crab in Miami, this River North gem features a selection of fresh seafood and steaks. Of course, rumor has it that the stone crab claws alone are worth the trip.
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| 51 S Clark St
Chicago,
IL
60603
312-621-0200 | | | | | Description: THE LOOP. Nick's has both a primary dining area and a more informal grill. The food served in both has an American-Continental sensibility and includes seafood, beef, poultry, pastas, and vegetarian dishes. Among the scrumptious options are roasted salmon fillet, lobster tail, and Dover sole all perfectly prepared and expertly presented. A pianist performs at the grill most evenings.
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| 505 Main St
Evanston,
IL
60202
847-864-3435 | | | | | Description: EVANSTON. Fabulous seafood entrees paired with an excellent wine list cause this Evanston restaurant to be a top pick by knowledgeable locals. The long, narrow dining room is elegant with amber colored walls, a tile floor, and flowing fabric draping the ceiling. The menu changes daily, taking advantage of in-season items. Sample items include roast rack of venison with Shiraz and black currant sauce, roast sirloin of beef, and pan seared foie gras with pear chutney, gailon, and caramelized pineapple. Prix fixe wine dinners served once a month.
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| 700 E Grand Ave
Chicago,
IL
60611
312-644-7482 | | | | | Description: STREETERVILLE. Scrumptious seafood and amazing views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline can both be found at this Navy Pier favorite. Take a seat in the elegant dining room or outside on the pier if the weather is nice, and enjoy a starter of fried calamari or bacon-wrapped diver scallops. Tuna, salmon, sole, crab, and lobster are well-represented on the menu, and steaks and pastas can also be had. Dessert includes classics like crème brûlée and mango ice cream.
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| Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar21 E Hubbard St
Chicago,
IL
60601
312-527-2722 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. Shaw's offers two distinct dining options the casual oyster bar and the more upscale main dining room. Polished wood paneling and globe lighting set the scene, and the menu boasts a wide variety of fish and seafood: Copper River king salmon, Pacific halibut, and charred sashimi tuna, for example. Though limited, the dessert menu offers abundant temptations, and live music is offered in the oyster bar every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
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| 2039 W North Ave
Chicago,
IL
60647
773-395-7100 | | | | | Description: WICKER PARK. The menu at this seafood restaurant combines New American cuisine with influences from the Orient. The design does as well, as Spring features a lovely Zen garden that's perfect for romantic dining on a warm summer evening. Once a bathhouse, this restaurant still retains its original white-glazed brick. Menu standouts include grilled sea scallops, roast duck, and grilled Pacific halibut.
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| 890 US Hwy 45
Mundelein,
IL
60060
847-949-1550 | | | | | Description: MUNDELEIN. This seafood restaurant prides itself on offering only the best. To get started, order escargot baked in garlic butter or a Captain's Platter with oysters Rockefeller, baked clams, calamari, and barbecued ribs. For your main course, there's steamed lobster, a fried Fisherman's Platter (shrimp, lobster, scallops, and crab cakes), and bouillabaisse Marseillaise. Occasionally the restaurant hosts live music and dancing.
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