Best Seafood Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Lowcountry Lakeview
High-energy seafood boils with customizable sauces in a picnic-style, party-ready room.
Notable Picks
8.8
Lowcountry Lakeview is a lively seafood boil house where peel-and-eat shrimp, snow crab, and lobster tails arrive in bags slicked with garlicky, Cajun-leaning sauces. Cubs fans, neighborhood groups, and date-night couples all use it as a go-to spot when they want a messy, shareable seafood feast with strong drinks and loud energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp & snow crab seafood boil with Everything sauce, Lobster tail combo with corn and potatoes, Jalapeño cornbread
What makes it special: High-energy seafood boils with customizable sauces in a picnic-style, party-ready room.
#2
Kubo Chicago
8.5
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Hidden Gems Heaven
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Kubo is a cozy Filipino spot in Lakeview where Kamayan “boodle” feasts, fried pampano, and seafood-forward platters share the table with ribs adobo and halo-halo. It doubles as both a neighborhood hangout and a destination for hands-on, family-style meals built around shrimp, baked mussels, and ceviche.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kamayan Boodle feast with fried pampano, shrimp and baked mussels, Salt and pepper shrimp, Kinilaw-style tuna ceviche
What makes it special: Filipino Kamayan feasts and seafood platters served family-style over banana leaves.
8.2
Brown Bag Seafood Co. in Roscoe Village is a fast-casual counter where grilled salmon, crispy cod, and shrimp bowls are built to order with grains, greens, or tater tots. It’s a reliable, lighter-feeling seafood option with sustainable sourcing, patio seating, and quick service that works for weeknight dinners or lunch near the Brown Line.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Powerbox with grains and greens, Fish and chips, Crispy cod tacos
What makes it special: Sustainably sourced seafood served in customizable bowls, boxes, and sandwiches at counter-service speed.
Worthy Picks
Crab King Cajun Boil and Bar is a Lakeview seafood boil house where guests mix-and-match crab legs, shrimp, mussels, and crawfish with garlic-heavy sauces and spice levels. It’s more laid-back than polished, but generous portions, beignets, and late-night hours make it a handy neighborhood choice when a seafood bag and margaritas sound right.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-your-own seafood boil with shrimp, crab and mussels, Garlic butter noodles, Beignets
What makes it special: Casual Cajun seafood boils with customize-your-bag combos and sweet finishers like beignets.