Shaw's Crab House is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. Shaw's Crab House

9.2
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 219 tips and reviews

Hollyce C.Hollyce Cervantes: Best crab. Great key lime pie. Cloudline Pinot Gris. And cory, the best waiter. This place is amazing!

Beril E.Beril Esen: Amazing atmosphere: If you come here, you'll listen to live music with songs from Al Green while tasting delicious seafood. Order the king crab legs; you won't regret it. Scallops are a bit overrated.

Anne-SophieAnne-Sophie: Wow! What amazing seafood and fantastic service! Echoing the below: king crab legs are to die for, and all the rest was a true feast for the palate! Live music completes the experience.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.4
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 225 tips and reviews

Uriel A.Uriel Almarez: First time visiting, amazing stone crab bisque

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Start with the sweet, cool stone crabs and a delicious chopped salad that could easily feed two. Go straight to the top with the bone-in New York strip or the Alaskan king crab legs served chilled.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Start with the sweet, cool stone crabs and a delicious chopped salad that could easily feed two. Go straight to the top with the bone-in New York strip or the Alaskan king crab legs served chilled. Read more.

Sunda is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

JenJen: Lobster and Wagyu roll is amazing...how can you ever go wrong with a roll that has truffles and foie gras?

IvotikIvotik: Crispy rice tuna!!! Great choice and lobster wagyiu!'nn

ThrillistThrillist: Sunda is doing an East-only a la carte menu with 1) tempura French toast with fresh berries, brown sugar-glazed bananas, and whipped cream, 2) a salmon wrap, and 3) petite NY steak and eggs. Read more.

Tanta Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Tanta Chicago

8.7
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews

Len V.Len Vacha: The Adobo De Ternera (veal cheek) was definitely the highlight of our meal. The pulpo (octopus skewer) and criollo (ahi tuna and squid niguiri style) were also wonderful

Julia N.Julia N: Everything was delicious!! Must try the causitas boat, ceviche sampler, and the pisco punch. If you like spicy drinks, el chingon is really good.

Cristina D.Cristina Dordas: Try the ceviche mar y tierra, lomito saltado and the quiche pastel de acelga! Deli and excellent value for money!

BIG & little's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. BIG & little's Restaurant

8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 140 tips and reviews

Kevin J.Kevin Johnson: Lunch = 2 Tacos and Dinner = 3 Tacos (Shrimp is the best then Mahi then the standard fish) Can't go wrong with a side of truffle fries.

Iman J.Iman Jalali: Steamed Blue Crab Poke Taco, Burgers with Merkts Cheddar, Truffle Fries... Best meal ever!

Food NetworkFood Network: On an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri made the trip to this tiny Chicago joint, where the shrimp is battered and fried to order. Read more.

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House

8.7
1024 N Rush St (Bellevue), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Gold Coast · 104 tips and reviews

MindiMindi: The crab cakes are great! Actual real lumps of crab. Not much filler. The filet is incredibly tender. And the chargrilled shrimp is well seasoned. Be sure to get a reservation, even on weeknights!

Anthony H.Anthony Handley: Best crab cakes in Chicago. Pair one with a steak for surf and turf. You won't regret it.

QC Industries ConveyorsQC Industries Conveyors: A great spot for seafood of all sorts!

Frontera Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. Frontera Grill

8.7
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews

Mody S.Mody Suarez: 3-4 hour wait but worth the wait. Food is exceptional ceviche trio is on point with flavor, tortilla soup is very good, chips an salsa not bad at all, chicken tacos al carbon were very tasty. 2 be con

Margaret C.Margaret Czeisler: Love the catfish tacos, yucatan ceviche & shishito peppers!

Jorge U.Jorge Urrutia: The ceviches are really good, and so is the quest fundido. Try the margaritas and the mezcal cocktails. Cochinita pibil is very tender and flavorful. And don't forget the desserts!

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. RPM Italian

8.9
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

GoLacey GoGoLacey Go: Lobster Caprese, Octopus and lobster ravioli are MUSTS!!

Albert P.Albert Pak: Everything on their menu is a must to try! Grilled octopus and swordfish are amazing!

Jon B.Jon B.: A pricy yet tasty Italian restaurant. All of the bread appetizers are excellent. The spicy king crab pasta is a must.

Roka Akor is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Roka Akor

8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews

Cedric A.Cedric A.: Pork belly is succulent, and the teriyaki salmon is great also. Some really good sake as well (quite a large and diverse list to choose from).

Marco H.Marco Howell: Get the himachi Serrano sushi, wagu beef dumplings, beef tataki with truffle sauce and black cod!!

Yura L.Yura Lee: Go for the decadent omakase!!! Pricey but def worth it!!! If not, Get the american wagyu ($15 an ounce) king crab, butterfish tataki, robata scallops and brussel sprouts, and truffle rice hot pot!

Nico Osteria is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Nico Osteria

8.6
1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 89 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: I loved the crab legs with pesto from the antipasto menu. I also had the best old fashioned (with Old Forester bourbon) of my life. Branzino was good. Squid ink pasta was good.

Josephine P.Josephine Parrilli: The lobster spaghetti was fantastic! Can't wait to go back.

Paulo S.Paulo Santos: Excellent service, great Italian breakfasts.. Need to come back here for dinner and that lobster spaghetti!

Siena Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. Siena Tavern

8.8
51 West Kinzie Street (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 192 tips and reviews

Jenn K.Jenn Kim: Must get the Squid Ink Linguini w. Lobster- best pasta dish in the city. And sit at the Crudo Bar and ask DeAngelo to make you his French Pear Martini!

Kari L.Kari Laabs-Burg: Great restaurant endeavor by Top Chef Fabio. Delicious food and great location. I recommend the Lobster hash and #2 cocktail!

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Brunch is phenomenal. Delicious food with high quality ingredients, cool decor, excellent service, and good people watching. Lobster hash, eggs in a jar, and the stuffed french toast are a must try!

Mastro's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

12. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.9
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews

IsabelIsabel: My most favorite steakhouse ever (along with Masto's Ocean Club and City Hall Steakhouse, Scottsdale, AZ). Ahi Tuna Tartare, ANY steak, and did I mention the LOBSTER mashed potatoes?! Heavenly. Read more.

Adam L.Adam London: Ask for Stephanie as your waitress. Get the KC strip, Mac and cheese, lobster mashed, and brussel sprouts - have an unbelievable meal.

Erin R.Erin Ross: More food than I could imagine. Seafood Tower is a must!

RL Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

13. RL Restaurant

9.1
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: The lobster club sandwich with applewood smoked bacon and truffle mayo is tasty and sums up the mood here perfectly: everyday luxury. Read more.

Chris M.Chris Miller: The freshest shrimp combined with a perfect Hendricks cocktail sauce. Amazing.

Myra R.Myra Rubin: A true Chicago classic! Amazing service. Cozy atmosphere. I personally love the steak tartare and scallops! Snag a seat by the fireplace + enjoy a cocktail...or 3

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

14. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

8.2
230 W Erie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 165 tips and reviews

Myra R.Myra Rubin: Don't miss the Uni Alfredo Soba!!! Love the Old City Market Roll: spicy tuna, seared salmon, spicy ponzu, cilantro, green onion, fried okra, wrapped in collard green! Yummylicious :)

Lauren M.Lauren Meek: Love the miso soup here. Really good spicy shrimp roll. $1 oysters after work!

Andy S.Andy Savva: Happy hour...beef skewers, sushi roll and $1 oysters. Thoroughly recommended.

Mercadito is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Near North Side, Chicago.

15. Mercadito

8.0
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 250 tips and reviews

Jessica M.Jessica Murphy: The tilapia tacos are amazing! Definitely need to try them.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: My hands-down favorite is the chile relleno, stuffed with a delicious cheese blend and bolstered with bits of shrimp, octopus and scallop, over a tomato and arbol chile salsa.

Subhro M.Subhro M: Great guacamole combinations. Tacos were great - loved the garlic shrimp and fish ones. Don't forget to get a side of the corn and beans. Margaritas were great as well