Best Seafood Restaurants in Loop

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.

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.

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.

A Michigan Avenue French brasserie with a raw-bar and classic brasserie core that works best when you order in clean lanes: oysters and starters first, then one bistro main to anchor the table. It’s strongest as a downtown occasion spot with a polished room and a menu built for familiar French comfort rather than deep-cut regional cooking.

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.