Best Business Lunch Seafood Restaurants in Loop
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bar Mar
High-energy José Andrés seafood bar with modern takes on classics.
Notable Picks
#1
Bar Mar
8.4
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Happy Hour Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Business Lunch Power Players
Bar Mar is José Andrés’ seafood-centric restaurant on the ground floor of the Bank of America Tower, built around oysters, ceviches, and luxed-up classics like lobster rolls. Office crowds and destination diners use it for lively dinners, cocktails, and pre-theater seafood in a bright, nautical room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Hamachi Cones, Sea Scallops
What Makes it Special: High-energy José Andrés seafood bar with modern takes on classics.
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.
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.
Worthy Picks
#4
City Social
7.5
Vibes:
Happy Hour Hotspots
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
A big, workday-friendly Loop bar where seafood shows up in sandwich form—lobster roll, shrimp po’ boy, crab cake—built for lunch runs and post-work drinks. Come for the convenience and the large-room energy, and treat the seafood as a practical order rather than a deep-dive destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster roll, Shrimp po' boy, Crab cake sandwich
What Makes it Special: A roomy Loop bar that sneaks in seafood sandwiches alongside cocktails.