

The 100 top-rated seafood in Near North Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is fried shrimp at Goose Island Shrimp House (1011 W Division St), with a flavor score of 93 out of 100 from 75 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Crispy, perfectly seasoned jumbo shrimp with a light cornmeal batter and fresh, juicy meat consistently impresses diners in Chicago.
Tender branzino with a flaky texture and authentic Peruvian flavor, perfectly complemented by a slightly spicy umami sauce.
Pan-seared salmon is consistently praised for its perfect cooking, rich Thai butter sauce, and crispy Brussels sprouts.
The stone crab is praised for its sweet, tender meat and pairs perfectly with the house-made mustard and drawn butter.
Creamy arroz con mariscos, likened to a seafood risotto, impresses with its rich flavors and perfectly cooked seafood.
The seafood tower impresses with fresh, tender shrimp, succulent crab legs, and a flavorful garlic butter chili sauce.
Fresh and sweet crab, perfectly cooked and generously portioned, shines as a standout dish at Shaw's Crab House.
Sizzling shrimp scampi impresses with perfectly cooked shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce, paired with soft, toasted garlic bread.
You can crown one per category, so choose wisely.