RPM Seafood
Seafood restaurant · Near North Side ·
Upscale seafood dining with riverfront views and premium bar
Upscale seafood dining with riverfront views and premium bar
"Like RPM Steak, come to RPM Seafood if you’re looking for a scene, specifically one that feels like a shipping magnate’s yacht party. A special occasion meal here is a great excuse to drop $255 on one of their seafood towers, or eat a piece of perfectly-cooked fish on their large riverfront patio. And a golden hour dinner where you can watch the sunset in the glassy buildings melt into a twinkly backdrop will make an occasion that much more special. It’s one of the nicest views in Chicago, so naturally, that necessitates making reservations at least a few weeks in advance." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"RPM Seafood checks all the boxes. It has great seafood, solid cocktails, a lively crowd, and a large riverfront patio with umbrellas to protect you from the elements. And because it’s at street level, it doesn’t suffer from the smell of sewage wafting from the underside of the Clark Street bridge. Instead, you’re treated to an elevated river view surrounded by beautiful architecture and high rises reflecting the water. Go for a golden hour dinner, and watch the sunset shining in the glassy buildings melt into a twinkly backdrop." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor
"RPM Seafood rounds out the RPM trifecta. All of the above applies except this spot focuses on seafood and there’s the added bonus of eating in a space that feels like a shipping magnate’s yacht. You’ll see a steady parade of seafood towers go by but the best dishes crank the dial on flavor—like the smoky and spicy charcoal-grilled black bass. Besides the food, the biggest draw of RPM Seafood might be the large riverfront patio and one of the nicest views in Chicago." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"This jewel by the Chicago River is a beautiful restaurant from giant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. It’s a place to be seen with gorgeous views of the Loop. But what about the food? The charcoal-grilled specialities are worth the hassle of downtown dining for locals. Ignited table side, the mixed seafood grill with octopus and blue prawn is both tasty and worth a social media snap. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"RPM Seafood checks all the boxes. It has great seafood, solid cocktails, a lively crowd, and a large riverfront patio with umbrellas to protect you from the elements. And because it’s at street level, it doesn’t suffer from the wafting scent of sewage mingled with the underside of the Clark Street bridge. Instead, you’re treated to an elevated river view surrounded by beautiful architecture and high rises reflecting the water. Go for a golden hour dinner, and watch as the sunset shining in the glassy buildings melts into a twinkly backdrop." - veda kilaru, john ringor
