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Best Seafood Restaurants in Loop (60601)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
Ocean Prime
Modern surf-and-turf polish with a consistent steakhouse backbone.

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#1 Ocean Prime
8.6
$$$$ Loop
Vibes: Luxury Dining Elite Date Night Magic Girls Night Out Approved Trendy Table Hotspots
A high-volume, reservation-driven surf-and-turf room where the steakhouse side is most reliable when you keep the order classic: broiled steaks, one rich side, and a clean starter. It reads more modern-lounge than old-school clubby, making it a strong downtown choice for polished nights out and client dinners.
Must-Try Dishes: Filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, Black truffle mac & cheese
What Makes it Special: Modern surf-and-turf polish with a consistent steakhouse backbone.
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#2 The Palm Restaurant - Chicago
8.3
$$$$ Loop
Vibes: Luxury Dining Elite Birthday & Celebration Central Business Lunch Power Players Group Dining Gatherings
A classic steakhouse format inside the Swissotel with a menu built around prime-aged beef, big seafood swings, and steady, occasion-friendly service. It’s strongest when you order like a traditional steakhouse—one prime cut per person, a shared side strategy, and a familiar starter—rather than over-stacking categories.
Must-Try Dishes: Gigi Salad, Prime rib, Lobster bisque
What Makes it Special: Old-school steakhouse reliability with Swissotel riverfront setting.
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#3 Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
8.0
$$$ Loop
Vibes: Date Night Magic Girls Night Out Approved Happy Hour Hotspots Trendy Table Hotspots
A French brasserie format with a true oyster-and-shellfish backbone—best when you treat it like an oyster bar first, brasserie second. Build the meal around raw bar choices and one composed main so the table doesn’t drift into unfocused ordering.
Must-Try Dishes: French onion soup, Steak tartare, Chef’s choice oysters
What Makes it Special: A brasserie-with-raw-bar format built for oysters-to-bistro-main pacing.
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#4 Stetsons Modern Steak + Sushi
8.0
$$$ Loop
Vibes: Business Lunch Power Players Happy Hour Hotspots Group Dining Gatherings Comfort Food Classics
A Hyatt Regency steakhouse format with a real sushi lane, built for business dinners and hotel-bar convenience. The best experience comes from committing to either sushi-first with one hot main, or steakhouse classics with a single roll for contrast—don’t try to cover the whole menu.
Must-Try Dishes: Sunset Roll, Dragon Roll, Black Miso Cod
What Makes it Special: A steakhouse-with-sushi setup that works well for hotel-driven dining.
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