Top Seafood Restaurants in Illinois
What type of diet works for you? If you ask me, I follow the “Seefood” diet. I see food and I eat it. And that may exactly be the case when you go to these seafood restaurants. We’ve already featured steak houses, pizza places, and burger joints before. Now we will expand your dining world and go beyond seas and oceans, or even under them if you wish.
Before you hesitate and question the the idea of eating in these restaurants or the freshness of seafood in general, remember that we handpicked these listings based on already existing reviews and recommendations. So, these listings are the best of the best, in terms of taste, service, and of course, freshness.
Here we now feature the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in Illinois. Wherever you are in the country, there are number of them near you, for sure. We’ve done the hard part by searching, now is your turn to try them out yourself!
GT Fish & Oyster
Chicago, IL
GT Fish & Oyster opened in March of 2011, and has helped redefine the American seafood restaurant. The 115-seat modern seafood eatery presents a seasonal menu comprised of both traditional and non-traditional fish-centric dishes.
Pop’s Fish & Chicken
East St. Louis, IL
Pop’s Fish & Chicken, is based on high quality of customer service and food. Their employees are friendly and their food is absolutely great. Family-style meals are what they are all about at Pop’s Fish & Chicken.
Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Chicago, IL
Brown Bag Seafood Co. was developed to bring you responsibly sourced food, cooked on site, that is tasty and healthful. They sling everything from crispy shrimp tacos and grilled salmon salads, to fresh slaws and inspired sides, enjoy on their sunny patio with a cold drink.
Holy Mackerel!
Lombard, IL
Delight in their flown-in-daily seafood and innovative cocktails while surrounded by one-of-a-kind décor. Holy Mackerel! provides a fresh and intimate dining atmosphere.
Reel Club
Oak Brook, IL
Featuring the freshest seafood available in a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Visit Reel Club, for everything from delicious sushi to contemporary surf and turf. Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, a private party or business event, reservation or walk-in, Reel Club is a rewarding choice.
Parkers’ Restaurant & Bar
Downers Grove, IL
At Parkers’ call it gourmet comfort, they dish up sumptuous cuisine and serve it in an atmosphere that is free of pretension and loaded with ease. They can promise that the seafood dining experience that awaits you at Parkers’ is truly world class.
Carter’s Fish Market
Springfield, IL
Carter’s Fish Market, serves the highest quality fresh fish. Whether you want to grab a quick, tasty lunch, cater your next event, or pick up a whole cleaned fish to prepare at home, you’ll find the same quality seafood at Carter’s.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Oak Brook, IL
Whether dining with coworkers, enjoying a night out with friends, or hosting a special event, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille’s award-winning menu, original cocktails, and extensive wine list are perfect for any occasion.
Shaw’s Crab House
Chicago, IL
Shaw’s is two restaurants in one, a jazzy, sophisticated, seafood restaurant and a carefree, lively oyster bar. With a fantastic selection of seasonal crab, both serve top-grade fish and shellfish, several varieties of just-shucked oysters, and inventive sushi and sashimi combinations, made with the freshest fish in town.
Frank’s Chicago Shrimp House
Hoffman Estates, IL
At Frank’s they only serve wild caught Gulf Shrimp. They have the highest standards for their shrimp and it shows in the end. They also offer other seafood cuisines all at an affordable price.
