Legal Sea Foods, the New England-based restaurant brand, has opened the doors of its first restaurant in Chicago, located along the Chicago Riverwalk in Marina City at 315 & 317 N. Dearborn Street. The new restaurant features two levels and riverfront views.
The all-day menu will be featured on the lower river-level restaurant space, and upstairs, guests will find a 30-seat Oyster & Sushi Bar where they can choose from small plates and raw bar options with a river view. Both spaces are connected inside by way of a grand staircase.
Executive Chef Ozzy Amelotti, formerly of The Metropolitan Club and Carnivale, is at the helm of the extensive menu:
New England Classics: New England Clam Chowder, the restaurant’s signature Crab Cakes and the Half Pound Maine Lobster Roll.
Raw bar, sushi and native East-Coast oysters: A full sushi menu is available with handcrafted rolls, sashimi and sushi bowls. In-season oysters are delivered fresh to the restaurant.
Chicago Exclusives: Chef Ozzy married Chicago’s specialty ‘DeJonghe’ bake with Boston’s scallops for his signature dish, Scallops DeJonghe. Lake-Michigan-caught white fish are also featured as mains.
Modern Takes: Salt & Vinegar Crusted Icelandic Cod and Hoisin Glazed Norwegian Salmon offer new flavors. Expect seasonal sharables such as this summer’s Tuna Poke Nachos.
Fish and Chips: Pollock, a white fish from the Gulf of Maine, is prepared using our proprietary gluten-free breading.
“We have a modern New England vibe,” said Matt King, President & COO, Legal Sea Foods. “Our space is bright and welcoming, just like our team. We are eager for Chicagoans to get the full Legal Sea Foods experience, which has only been enhanced by the Marina City location. The sweeping views of the Chicago River and architecture of the city elevate the culinary experience.”
Fresh oyster. All photo credits: BRIAN SAMUELS PHOTOGRAPHY
The beverage selection features classics, modern takes, and local options. Legal Sea Food’s signature option is Legal Red and White Sangria. Modern takes include the Spicy Cucumber Margarita featuring Ghost Tequila and the non-alcoholic Blackberry Burlesque.
The drink menu offers 32 wines sourced from around the world, and Chicago-based Spiteful Brewing is supplying a New England-style hazy IPA. The restaurant features two bars: the upper-level Oyster & Sushi Bar and the river-level main dining room bar.
“Legal Sea Foods is bringing our top-quality seafood-forward dining experience to Chicago,” said King. “What Legal Sea Foods is to the seafood experience is analogous to what Chicago is to the steakhouse experience. Seafood is our passion. We serve it up in a way that celebrates its distinct flavors and honors the spirit of the New England fishing community."
Legal Sea Foods Chicago will be open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Legal Sea Foods, the New England-based restaurant brand, has opened the doors of its first restaurant in Chicago, located along the Chicago Riverwalk in Marina City at 315 & 317 N. Dearborn Street. The new restaurant features two levels and riverfront views.
The all-day menu will be featured on the lower river-level restaurant space, and upstairs, guests will find a 30-seat Oyster & Sushi Bar where they can choose from small plates and raw bar options with a river view. Both spaces are connected inside by way of a grand staircase.
Executive Chef Ozzy Amelotti, formerly of The Metropolitan Club and Carnivale, is at the helm of the extensive menu:
“We have a modern New England vibe,” said Matt King, President & COO, Legal Sea Foods. “Our space is bright and welcoming, just like our team. We are eager for Chicagoans to get the full Legal Sea Foods experience, which has only been enhanced by the Marina City location. The sweeping views of the Chicago River and architecture of the city elevate the culinary experience.”
The beverage selection features classics, modern takes, and local options. Legal Sea Food’s signature option is Legal Red and White Sangria. Modern takes include the Spicy Cucumber Margarita featuring Ghost Tequila and the non-alcoholic Blackberry Burlesque.
The drink menu offers 32 wines sourced from around the world, and Chicago-based Spiteful Brewing is supplying a New England-style hazy IPA. The restaurant features two bars: the upper-level Oyster & Sushi Bar and the river-level main dining room bar.
“Legal Sea Foods is bringing our top-quality seafood-forward dining experience to Chicago,” said King. “What Legal Sea Foods is to the seafood experience is analogous to what Chicago is to the steakhouse experience. Seafood is our passion. We serve it up in a way that celebrates its distinct flavors and honors the spirit of the New England fishing community."
Legal Sea Foods Chicago will be open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
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