Brown Bag Seafood Co.

Brown Bag Seafood Co. on N Wells St. offers a fresh and healthy take on classic seafood dishes with options that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. The menu is simple but packed with flavor, featuring fresh fish, hearty grains, and creative sides that make every meal feel satisfying yet health-conscious. The salmon here is a standout—cooked perfectly and paired with options like greens or grains for a balanced and flavorful meal. The lobster roll is another favorite, with tender lobster in a light, flavorful dressing. If you’re in the mood for comfort food, the fish and chips and the tots are crispy and satisfying. The fish tacos also offer a tasty, lighter option that’s perfect for a quick but fulfilling lunch. Whether dining in or taking out, the service is quick and friendly, making it ideal for a fast, healthy meal. Brown Bag Seafood Co. is also a solid choice for delivery, with dishes that travel well and maintain their quality. Their options for coleslaw, parmesan-dusted tots, and other sides allow you to customize your meal, while the emphasis on fresh ingredients keeps things light and flavorful.

The fish was great, I loved it. The vinegar was great for it. The fries have a good seasoning, but the coleslaw was bland. Wouldn't recommend the coleslaw.

Came in on a Wed at 5pm, looked closed but was pleasantly surprised they were open! Menu ordering system seems way too confusing of using dry erase signs and light orange background made it difficult for me to read. Staff was pleasant as I was only one there. Ordered fish and chips and found a seat. Fish and fries were made to order and large 3 pieces with fries were very hot and tastey. Tartar sauce was decent. I would recommend.

They overcharge my credit card. The staff orders a more expensive side dish but i was served with a cheaper side dish which I was ask for. When I found out I was overcharged I told the staff to correct it. And the staff told me she knew that the ordering lady charged the wrong amount. ( so only if i found out by myself? ) they told me they will correct the charges but from my current transaction they didn’t correct it. They overcharge $4 dollars which I don’t rly care I care more about the way they do to the future customers. If you knew you overcharged a customer, you should spoke it out and actively correct it. Not until customer found out. Not fluke.

Came with my boyfriend and our friend, it was a happy accident. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was amazing, the music was amazing we jammed out to “it’s not right, but it’s okay” by Whitney Houston. 10/10 recommend if you do like seafood and can have it, I had the create your own with fish cake, half and half, and the sriracha sauce. It was delicious, the fish cake had so much flavor and the sauce it came with was delicious as well. My boyfriend had the classic fish and chips and that was delicious as well, the fish was so crispy and the fries as well. Our friend got the salmon Caesar salad, and it was delicious as well we finished everything.

I hate this location...the food is not cooked right at wells location ranch was dresssing spoiled. I love brown bag but this location sucks. Give you prep- prepped salmon. I gave them 4 tries each time my order was messed up and not fresh. I have to drive up north at wellington location to enjoy. The one on wells is closer to my job.

Got a takeout lunch on December 20th from the Brown Bag Seafood River North location. We ordered for pick up online and the online menu and ordering experience looked and operated very well. When I arrived at the restaurant it was easy to find where to go to get my takeout order. Clear signage made it obvious where to go and would have helped manage traffic flow if it had been busy. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was bright, clean, and vibrant. I hope to come back over day post covid to dine in. Our order was packed nicely in a handled bag which made carrying my order for four easy to manage. We got two salmon kids meals, an adult salmon entree, and an adult whitefish entree, along with some sides. The kids meal salmon entrees were nicely packed and consisted of a well cooked and seasoned piece of salmon along with a kid sized side item. One of our kids got the kids veggie mix and the other opted for tots. The fish itself was flavorful, not overcooked, and had that wonderful seared fish texture of slight crispness on the outside with a succulent interior. The adult salmon entree was similarly well prepared. It was seasoned and cooked remarkably well given the "fast casual" nature of Brown Bag Seafood, and far surpassed my expectations. The grains and veggies that the salmon was served over were similarly well prepared and tasty. We ordered the whitefish entree as tacos, and they were very flavorful and worked well as tacos. We ordered them without jalapeno, but jalapeno still showed up on our tacos, but since it was just a garnish, it wasn't a huge deal. There was a nice sauce and slaw with the fish on the tacos, and it came with a side of tortilla chips. The tots that we got as sides were tasty and well prepared, which isn't always the case with takeout fried items. The clam chowder was also a highlight. It was not overly creamy but it had a good amount of clams and a really nice fresh herb flavor. Overall we were extremely happy with our lunch experience from Brown Bag Seafood and would definitely eat here again. When traveling we often eat a lot of heavy and greasy food, so to find something fresh and vibrant and reasonably priced that was prepared really well was a great find for our family.

Fast casual restaurant serving seafood. Reasonably priced and pleasant dining experience. Food is brought out to you, also can order to go. Seems like spot you may go get work lunch from. Food is nothing special to write home about. Portions are reasonable. Bathrooms are clean.

Fantastic customer service!! I accidentally went to the wrong location to pick up my to go order, it was FREEZING cold outside and would have been a real pain to walk to the other location. Luckily, the staff at this location (T, Jay and Ari) saved me the cold trip by agreeing to simply remake my order on the spot! They called the other location and let them know about the mix-up. It was all handled so smoothly. I left with fresh warm food in much less time than it would have otherwise taken. The food, of course, was delicious.

I really wanted this place to be good, but alas it is not. Let's start with the good, the service was friendly and efficient. But then everything else was subpar. I got the salmon and fresh catch bowls with quinoa and veggies. While the fish portion was adequate, the whole thing was quite small. The quinoa was a ball of overcooked mush and the veggies were cooked to the point of sogginess. The seasoning and the sauce station was quite boring: there was a thousand island style sauce, a tartar sauce and a Tabasco type one. Just too bland to come back.

The food was tasty, the services was terrific. Staff highlighted new and interesting menu items, and sample tastes were offered to satisfy my curiosity.

We went in at 4 PM on a Sunday, when it was really quiet. I ordered salmon with vegetables (grilled salmon veggie box) and my spouse ordered the chowdah. The salmon was done perfectly, seared crisp on the outside and tender (not dry) on the inside. The green veggies were also cooked tender (not mushy), and seasoned nicely. I didn't need the sriracha sesame sauce, but that was good too. I liked my food better than the chowder, but the chowder was nice and hearty. We also got Swedish fish! The service was prompt, friendly, and professional. The bathrooms needed a bit of TLC in terms of maintenance, but the overall space was inviting with mellow R&B music in the background. It's strange to be so far from the ocean and eating delicious seafood, but Chicago is the kind of town where you can pull it off. I'll be back next time I'm in the area!

We ordered salmon, shrimp, normal & truffle tots. The salmon shrimp and tots were great, but the lack of flavor on the truffle tots really showed. We went during "golden hour" (happy hour) and we definitely received a delicious meal for a pretty cheap price, especially for seafood. The portions listed as large, definitely weren't a very large portion as we were still hungry when leaving. The Dinner plate comes with a large protein, 2 sides, and garlic bread. The large protein made me wonder what the regular size would be because it was quite small, and the garlic bread was about an inch long and an inch wide, which certainly isn't what is expected when you see that bread comes with your meal. Overall, it was a great meal for a great price but some of the portions were somewhat disappointing. Will definitely come back, but now we know to order more than just the dinner plate

Stopped in 1/7 around 7 pm to grab dinner. This was my 1st time ordering but it certainly won't be the last. I'm not sure of the young man that was behind the counter and at grill but I tried calling back just to tell you how EXCELLENT everything was. When I said the flavors, the aroma and even the presentation of the order was great. I was doing a little dance. I had the salmon with greens mixture. I ate every vegetable. Y'all I don't even like kale but I ate their kale. We also had tots and chowder. My son and I were very happy. Super glad I changed my mind and went with something healthier and definitely fulfilling. Sorry no pictures this time I was too busy eating

You won't have judge this review by the stars! I've waited to post this one, I'm trying a new policy - if you aren't good enough to visit twice, you may not be worth writing about! I've visited Brown Bag Seafood three times, and the third time was a charm. On this occasion it was for lunch, on a beautiful sunshiny day in Chicago (the temperature dropped 20 degrees that evening). Inside there were only a few patrons, as I approached the counter to order, I was kindly greeted by a young Sister at the register. After the warm greeting, at my request she thoroughly explained the available menu items. The pleasantry made me focus on the high level of communication between the workers (all young, all Black), and how they extended this to all the customers that followed me. I chose to sit outside under the cloudless sky. The waiter informed me to take a table number and that my meal would be out soon. Seated on a bench, under an umbrella sufficiently blocking the bright Sun, I watched a few pigeons searching for food, and experienced the irritating sounds of the city (yeah, I intelligently set under an above ground subway path - duh!) - within five minutes my food arrived. It didn't just arrive, the customer service exhibited indoors was extended to the outdoor seating too. The young man (waiter, Black, appeared to be under 25) gave me my order and said "enjoy your meal and let me know if you need anything." I immediately told him I left my drink inside, he swiftly retrieve it and gave it to me. Upon finishing my meal, I returned inside and asked a third server if I could get another tea. She walked me over to the cups, and gave me a top and straw. After this experience, I asked if the manager was available? A Sister maybe in her late 30's (you know it's hard to tell our age) came out and introduced herself; I went on to complement her staff's customer service and personalism. In return, she asked me to say a good word about them on social media. I must add, she didn't in anyway seem surprised by her staffs acumen (little word, big meaning). Most impressively, this experience has been consistent each time I've visited. I almost forgot this is a restaurant review and I have to say something about the food - scrumptious - I'll say less and allow the photos to speak for me. In final, I suggest you seriously consider "brown bagging" your next meal at this Chitown seafood restaurant.

I recently ordered some lunch from this Brown Bag location. I got a bowl with an original protein size and some sauce, and was very disappointed. The price of this meal ran me close to $20, and the portions were so small! The food was ready right away which I was impressed with, but I guess it is because it doesn't take long to pack a little amount of food. The fish was tasty, but the grains were very bland and I had 10 leaves of spinach, max. I would not recommend the bowl if you decide to try Brown Bag.

It's always a pleasure coming to this location. The staff and manager Nesha were so friendly anbd very helpful and the food is delicious my favorite is the lobster rolls!

We went here at 8 o'clock last night. Service was incredible, and our food was so delicious. Super grateful for having this in our neighborhood. Staff is awesome.

Looking for a healthy lunch? Lookin for a not so healthy lunch? This spot. Pick your poison as long as seafood is involved (although they do have a few non seafood items). You pick your vessel - salad, bowl, tacos, plate, etc.. and pick your fish, dressings etc. and enjoy. I went with the greens/grain medley topped with seared ahi and it was delicious and healthy. I was for sure hungry a few hours later, as the portion wasn't the biggest. In all actuality it was a quite a bit of fish, but I think more greens/grain or vegetables would have filled me up a bit more. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. There is plenty of seating both indoors and out. The iced tea was fine. Overall, if you like seafood, you won't be disappointed with this fast casual concept.

This place was really good! The fish & chips were very crisp and came out nice and hot. The Parmesan tots were delicious as well. We liked the cauliflower but it came out pretty cold which I'm not sure if it was a cold appetizer? It's pretty tiny in there so hard to snap a seat but a quick nice pick up around a lot of bars which is convenient.

Very happy with the food. I even ordered another lunch for my wife to bring home. There was a short girl that brought my food out to me who was nice, but other than that, not quite inviting atmosphere, but they do a great job on the food.

This is certainly a interesting concept for a fast food or quick serve restaurant. Rather than selling burgers, BBQ or Chinese they are selling fish and trying to do it fast. It's not that the food was bad or service awful, but that everything was a bit uninspired. The food was ok. I ordered tuna. The taste was just ok. I could taste that was tuna, but it must wasn't that flavorful. Moreover, it was cooked a bit too much. My expectation was a nice pink raw center, but instead it cooked a bit too much. I also ordered the buffalo-bleu tots. They were good tater tots, but again, nothing to get too excited about. The staff was nice, and service was ok. It was a bit slow, but that it might be expected as this fish and not some other type of quick serve food. As I stated before, everything was just ok, but not great. If you want a break from a more traditional quick serve lunch or something a little different this might be a good option. However, given the price, the meal was over $20.00 for lunch, this might not be an everyday lunch. If want fish, you are better off just going to a more traditional restaurant.

I got crispy cod veggie box and the truffle tots and they were so good! I was a little worried if the veggie box was not going to be filling but I was pleasantly surprised. It turned out to be more than enough food and I really enjoyed it. The cod was crispy on the outside but soft in the inside, the veggies were perfectly cooked, and the tots really tasted like Parmesan and truffle. I personally think it's a really nice fast casual type of place! It is on a pricier side but seafood in general tends to be more expensive than meat. I would definitely try Brown Bag Seafood again :)

We got this carry out. Our food was ready when we got there and it was packed very nicely. After eating about half of the roll, I decided to throw it in the microwave, and to my delight, it was much better. If getting this carry out, I highly recommend popping it in the microwave so that it's sufficiently warm. I love lobster rolls. This probably isn't the best lobster roll in the world, but we're in illinois, so expectations shouldn't be set too high. This was a great meal and I'll probably get it again sometime. I'm not a huge tots guy, though I did eat some of the provided tots. All this to say, I can't bring myself to give it a full 5 stars, but Brown Bag Seafood is a fine meal.

I've had this woman owned restaurant on my radar for a while. This review is about quality of food for delivery via Uber Eats. I ordered the curry fish cakes with a salad base. Ubereats doesn't do a good job explaining the bases for the meal so I had to do some googling on the website. The curry Fish Cakes are made with salmon and cod, the restaurant gives two and they come with a garlic aioli that is a bit too tangy for my liking. The salad base has onions, cabbage, carrots, and shaved parmesan cheese and comes with a lemon vinaigrette. Combined the aioli and the vinaigrette work however the 4 stars are because was still a bit tangy. I would definitely order this again, the food came quickly and the fish cakes were way better than I thought they would be. The curry in them were super flavorful and makes me want to visit the restaurant in person and try other dishes. Would definitely recommend for a light lunch, the packaging is super cute and I saw they have a keto food option on the menu as well!

I wouldn't try it again but since I have only been once, I don't have the heart to give them the 2-stars they probably deserve based on my meal. That and my wife liked hers for the most part. I noticed that the "catch of the day" was St Peter's fish. This is actually code for Tilapia which no one should eat. It's all farm raised from Asia for the most part or it's a non-sustainable fish otherwise. It's a junk fish at this point. I ordered the "crispy" cod with the veggie base. The cod was super thin and overcooked under a really overwhelming heavy breading. Terrible. Tiny pieces with more breading than fish. Just skip this one. You need to salt fried food out of the frier by the way. I ate half and then gave up. The vegetables were ok but lacked any seasoning at all and they included lots of undercooked broccoli stalks that probably should just have been composted. I ordered a side of tater tots that lacked salt as well. I like the concept and the menu but the portions and execution were a total failure.

Hit or miss. I have been here three times, as it is right across the street from my job. The first time was tasty, but I left not feeling all that great. The second time was DELICIOUS, and I'd even let my food sit for the better part of an hour because I was working. I got the fried cod bowl with greens and grains. It was so good that I ordered the same thing the following week, and my cod was fried so hard I could barely chew it; the whole thing was inedible. So, I suppose you decide? I'm not sure if I'll go back, but if I do it will be awhile.

Great to have a quick food option for seafood and definitely appreciate the choice of clean cooked vegetables. The vegetables are un-seasoned so the variety of free sauces help there. One caveat would be to know that with the Daily Catch, the staff may not know how to properly cook it. My St Peter's fish was a bit broken up. And the menu should mention it but doesn't -- the specialty sauces are a dollar extra each.

Cold tots, and not so tasty slaw that looked brown. The fish itself wasn't great either. I've had a lot of so-so meals, but this was below par. The redeeming element of the visit was the staff. They were very pleasant and friendly. Unfortunate that the food can't match up. EDITED: the manager reached out, promising to address the issues pointed out in my initial review. And the speed with which she responded tells me that she will do exactly as she says she will. Therefore I have upped my rating. Anyone can have a bad food day. Customer service can be just as reflective when evaluating restaurants.

This spot is smackiiiiiiinnnnn every time I come to chicago i have to get lobster rolls AMAZING

Service was amazing. Greeted right at the door with friendly service. Food was great! Best I'd eaten in a while. The staff were extremely friendly. Definitely would come again.

There's not much more that excites me than a tasty healthy new lunch spot near my office so I"ve been eagerly awaiting Brown Bag Seafood to open their doors. I got there at 11:30 hoping to beat the lunch rush and was lucky enough to be one of the few people in there. When I first walked in I was struck by a very strong smell of fish, but guess that's to be expected since they serve fish...and lots of it. The lovely Donna, the brains behind the 4 Brown Bag Seafood locations, greeted me and walked me thru the process of filling out the menu. So much to choose from, but when I told her I wanted to be super healthy with protein and veggies we decided on a grilled shrimp veggie box. The staff that prepared my box could not even be nicer and are clearly having fun in their home since at once point they all chanted at the same time "Brown Bag Seafood!" I was a little surprised when my food came in a box vs a bag, but it looked quite good so no complaints. I took it back to my office and enjoyed a healthy, tasty meal that was also filling. After my first meal there I'm even more excited and can't wait to try many of the other options. Welcome to the hood BBS!

COVID-19 Review We ordered from Brown Bag Seafood because I was craving a lobster roll. It did not disappoint. We ordered- Lobster Roll (w/truffle-parm tots) {Maine knuckle and claw lobster stuffed into a fresh toasted New England bun and served warm with truffle parmesan tots}. Man oh man was this delicious! Would definitely recommend the lobster roll. The tots were decadent and wonderful all the while not overpowering the lobster in the roll. Fish & Chips {Battered fish, french fries, classic slaw and tartar sauce}. A crisp white fish dish; fresh and delicious without being too heavy. A great, crispy batter. Tacos {flour tortillas, slaw, herb sauce, pickled red onions, jalapeño, and cilantro with your choice of protein}. A delicious fish taco- the fish was fresh and the batter crispy. I would say, personal preference, I don't like flour tortillas but this was a good taco nonetheless. Ordering online was seamless and pickup was easy. However, pro-tip always give yourself enough time to park.

First of all, please excuse the photos, they aren't the prettiest. But we were starving and couldn't wait to bite into the rolls and taste the food! My bf and I been craving a good lobster roll lately and it's kind of hard to find in the city, since we're landlocked and clearly the lobster is coming from other sources. I searched and read many reviews and decided to go with Brown Bag Seafood via Caviar delivery. This is not the cheapest dinner option FYI but I knew what I was getting myself into when I decided on getting lobster rolls. The toasted buttery, garlic bread, the crispy tots and most importantly the juicy, delicious lobster...this hit the spot for me! The reason I'm giving 4 stars is the Chowdah...I was so excited for this but it didn't hit the spot for me. The flavor was tasty, but I was hoping for big clam chunks and less potato. What I got was basically potato soup with little clam bits, not my favorite but it has good flavor.

I loooove this concept . It's reasonably priced for seafood, so much flavor , and I love all the options and sauces ! We got a salmon grain bowl and a grilled shrimp salad and both were amazing . The only thing I would add is something additional to the salads for free - maybe coleslaw or something because otherwise there isn't much to it. Highlight recommend !

Despite some reviews, it didn't live up to hype. Ordered fried shrimp that the batter was too crunchy, a top greens that weren't my favorite ones. Husband had St. Peter fish in tacos that had no flavor. Always looking for good seafood, but this was disappointing.

Ordered via Uber Eats. Had the daily catch with veggies (super yummy haddock) and my family members had a lobster roll and fish tacos--all were wonderful. Keep it up!

My friend and I visited Chicago to see a play. We didn't have much time to find and eat food before the show. We wanted seafood and randomly stumbled on this Brown Bag. Wow, so simple and inexpensive but really delicious!! I had the white fish on veggies. My friend had shrimp on veggies, and she loved it. The fish was done to perfection. Everything was so flavorful and great. The people working there were friendly and helpful.

Great concept for those of us that are on the go and want something quick and healthy. This was my first visit and I was a little confused on how the process worked. Thankfully, there was an employee there that helped guide me through the process. The first step is to choose what fish you want...I chose the seared tuna. Step two is for you to choose if you want salad, veggies, tacos...etc; I chose the greens+grains box as it is a combination of the power box & veggie box, so you get the best of both worlds. Finally, step three is for you to choose any additional sides, like tots, slaw, or soup. In addition to a soda machine, they have fresh ginger ades that are made daily and it was very refreshing. I absolutely love this place and will be back many times as they have quite a few options to choose from.

I went for lunch today and shared the daily special mahi mahi and curry cod cakes over the greens and grains, spicy cauliflower, and parmesan tater tots. The sides came in paper cups. Likes + curry cod cakes were flavorful and had chucks of fish rather than just mush + tater tots were crispy but nothing special + lime agua was tasty Dislikes - mahi mahi was bland and a little too dry - grains were flavorless and could have used a cause or something - cauliflowers were a little too soft for my liking and were in huge chucks that required cutting. They were 2x the size of a human mouth - my coworker was treating me to a bday lunch and put the order on one sheet since we're splitting everything and they made us put it on two sheets because it would confuse the staff. It was a little dumb because we didn't care which fish came with which base. Overall - the place is nice, clean, and had friendly staff - prices were ok but not super cheap at around $9-11 per dish without extra sides - what we ordered was perfect but you may be still hungry if you don't get extra sides - not sure if I would return

I visited on 9-11-2020 around 5pm and while a truly sad and horrible day in America's history, I was pretty dang happy with my full 10 punch card. Unfortunately the last person to punch my card punched the free meal accidentally. The cashier & then the manager caught it. I told them to toss it and my bad, but the manager was gracious enough to let me use it because the policy is to toss the card once used. Probably the confusion I had despite the face mask helped. I then chatted with the cashier a bit and even the gentleman cooking chimed in. Somehow the conversation turned to how much the staff loved and respected the owner. I was sincerely impressed because usually people complain first rather than praise. Apparently the owner is a great employer and mentor. I can't say enough nice things about the entire staff that evening. I left them a nice tip because they were so wonderfully nice to me.

Wow wow wow what a taco! Lol As soon as I bit into my Grilled Shrimp Taco it was a wowzer! Wow, what an awesome, tasteful taco. It was my lunch break so why not get seafood. I pretty much licked all the sauce that dropped off of it lol. It was just that good. I got two grilled shrimp tacos with slaw, herb sauce, pickled red onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. I can not wait to go back and try other things off the menu.

Lobster roll was served with pieces of lobster claws on a toasted buttered classic New England hot dog bun and parmesan tater tots on the side. It would've been better if they mixed in some lobster knuckles. Flavor was food overall but there wasn't a lot of lobster meat for $34. Tots were good. The lobster roll went well with a glass of sauvignon blanc. Staff was friendly and greeted us as soon as we walked in. One of the women came over to talk us through the menu.

Lobster roll sandwich for $38? it better be good. But is was ok. The lobster roll at the French Quarter is way better. I got the salmon this time and it was better. Great location. We were the only ones there but seriously think they need to rethink the price point.

I ventured into Brown Bag Seafood a week ago on a beautiful spring day in Chicago. I had seen an ad for the company on Instagram of all places and dragged a few colleagues along for lunch. We arrived around 11:45am and it was relatively quiet. An employee was by the door explaining how to order and then we were left to scope out the menu. They provide you a pad of paper to jot down your order too so you don't have to remember it all. I stepped up the counter and ordered the crispy cod power box which was panko breaded cod fillets on a bed of spinach and brown rice blend. I got a side of the parmesan truffle tots too. One of my colleagues got the salmon veggie box, another got the fish cake power box, and the other the fish tacos. There were probably about 8 or so different types of fish on the menu along with a catch of the day as well as chicken for those not feeling fish. 60 seconds after ordering our meals were ready and waiting for us as we paid. For about $14 I got a delicious looking lunch! We settled on a table by the door and began eating. None of us had a single bad word to say about the entire experience. Everything was cooked perfectly, quite tasty, and we all vowed to return. They even had dipping sauces available including tartar sauce and ranch, among others. I wish they had vinegar too but I didn't see any. Will I return? Heck yeah! 5 stars easy.

Two words: EAT. HERE. I visited this place at the recommendation of my little brother. The crispy shrimp tacos and succulent lobster rolls were the best I've ever had. Their Parmesan tater tots were delicious. Top that off with their "boss sauce" and a cup of lemonade ginger ale??? I was in food heaven. I don't know why this place wasn't packed... it's one of Chicago's best kept secrets.

I ordered the low-carb daily salad on a delivery platform and was very disappointed. I expected the daily catch to be the freshest option, but the fish was very dry and tasteless. For a place with seafood in its name, the fish was very underwhelming. The rest of the salad was pretty bland and the flavors were very uninteresting. I even had some stomach issues after eating this which may have been from other food, but I suspect it was from this salad.

Best lobster roll I've had in Chicago. I'm probably going to get disowned for saying this, but this lobster roll rivals those in the New England area.

Another awesome Brown Bag Seafood location! Tater tots are great with any of the different house sauces. Had the fish tacos, beer was half off. Huge win, will be back!

Ordered the lobster roll... It was just good... I was expecting it to taste better but aye... The tater tots were a little cold...

I want to give a super huge shout out to shantel! I ordered through Uber Eats and the app doesn't allow u to pick a dressing for your salad. I called the restaurant directly and she answered. I told her my situation and she said no problem. My food arrives, I have not one but TWO salad dressings with my order. This may seem like nothing but it meant alot to me. When u use food order apps, ur basically trusting the restaurant to prepare your meal as you would if you were dining in. I order out when I busy and can't leave (or if I forget my lunch lol). I'm a huge foodie so I LOVE when my food is prepared properly. Again, thank you Shantel for going above and beyond for my order

Picked up my lunch. The food was hot and delicious. Lots of healthy options. Will go back again. Didn't step inside. They brought the food out to me. So no indoor dining at current time 11/29/2020

I stumbled across this new location during lunch time and have never tried Brown Bag so I wanted to check it out. I'm really glad I did because it's such a great healthy option. I ordered the white fish with the veggiebox base. The fish and veggies were lightly seasoned with lemon flavor which I added to with the lemon wedge on the side. I thought the portion of fish was a little small (it was just enough to fill me up but I could picture my boyfriend complaining about being hungry after). The price wasn't too bad ($11.15) for the quality given it's downtown Chicago. I really liked the ordering system. You can order online or grab a form in-store and check off what you want. I like that it's customizable but you're not standing there step by step like a Chipotle. You can mix different fish options with different bases. I also liked that they had the veggiebox option instead of just the stereotypical salad (that's also available if you want it). Once you submit your order, they prepare it very quickly and you grab your food then pay. I didn't try any sides because I was trying to stay very healthy but the options were very tempting and I will definitely try them on another visit. I will definitely

Was really excited and pretty disappointing. People working there were super nice but shrimp salad had undercooked/raw shrimp and the "Buffalo Cauliflower" was plain cauliflower with some crushed red pepper - honestly pretty terrible overall. Unfortunately wouldn't go back.

Lemme tell you something....I'm not even a leave a review type of person, not even for bad service/products. I just vote with my feet. But I must say I am very impressed with the food I bought at Brown Bag Seafood. The quinoa/spinach/rice combo was a perfect compliment to the salmon and shrimp that was perfectly seasoned. The flavor was great, and there was enough food to feel fulfilled, without feeling heavy or full. And did I mention the price? I will DEFINITELY spend more money here! Great job!

I really like Brown Bag Seafood. The food has been consistently good for a great price. The service is friendly and quick. The restaurant is pretty and comfortable. What more do you need? Come here. Eat good seafood. Enjoy.

Oh man. I've gotten food here a handful of times and each time it's incredibly slow and there's something wrong with the order. While it's generally good, I've kind of had enough of the issues. Ordered last night via DoorDash and called the Brown Bag to make sure modifications had gone through (ex swap fries for the tater tots on my lobster roll); they assured me that the changes were noted but when I received my order...no french fries. Fries were actually WRITTEN on the receipt, but not in the order. Beyond ridiculous. Salad was also dripping with oil (honestly find a lot of the time that the veggies and fish tend to be pretty greasy).