Best Seafood Restaurants in Near North Side
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Hampton Social - Streeterville
Coastal-inspired American plates and cocktails in a bright, party-ready room.
Notable Picks
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
The Hampton Social - Streeterville is a coastal-inspired New American spot where frosé, seafood plates, and shareable snacks anchor lively brunches and dinners just off the Mag Mile. Guests use it for pre-show meetups, group celebrations, and upbeat nights built around cocktails and comfort food. The bright, beachy room and consistent crowds make it one of Streeterville’s most dependable social restaurants for American fare.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Truffle Fries, Fish & Chips
What makes it special: Coastal-inspired American plates and cocktails in a bright, party-ready room.
8.5
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Tucked beside Gibson's on Rush, Hugo's runs a lively Gold Coast room where crab cakes, seafood towers, and its namesake frog legs share space with steaks and martinis. It’s a go-to for upscale seafood that still feels clubby and high-energy late into the evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Maryland-style crab cakes, Hugo's seafood tower, Sautéed frog legs
What makes it special: A Gold Coast seafood house with frog legs, towers, and steakhouse-level energy sharing one block with Chicago’s power-dining institutions.
Worthy Picks
A fast-casual seafood counter that’s most useful as a clean, efficient lunch move—simple plates and bowls built around straightforward proteins and sauces. It’s not a destination dining room, but it’s a reliable way to get fish-forward food quickly in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon plate/bowl, Fish tacos, Shrimp bowl/salad
What makes it special: Fast, fish-forward bowls and plates built for a reliable lunch routine.