Seafood Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood Restaurants in Chicago

When Guy Fieri rolled into the Windy City, he discovered that Chicago’s seafood scene is as bold and diverse as the city itself. Across 4 featured restaurants, with an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars, these joints prove that you don’t need to be on the coast to find incredible ocean fare.

Leading the pack is Little Goat Diner with a stellar 4.7-star rating, where creative seafood dishes meet diner-style hospitality. Garifuna Flava brings Caribbean-inspired seafood traditions to Chicago’s streets, earning 4.5 stars for its authentic flavors. Glenn’s Diner rounds out the top spots, also boasting 4.5 stars for its fresh catches and neighborhood charm. While one featured spot has since closed, three of these Flavortown-approved destinations continue serving up the kind of seafood that made Guy say “Winner, winner, fish dinner!”

Little Goat Diner

Little Goat Diner

Still Open

Chicago, Illinois

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 551: Seafood and Comfort
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Garifuna Flava

Garifuna Flava

Still Open

Chicago, Illinois

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 143: You Can Only Get It Here
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Glenn’s Diner

Glenn’s Diner

Permanently Closed

Chicago, Illinois

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 54: Not What You'd Expect
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Panozzo’s Italian Market

Panozzo’s Italian Market

Still Open

Chicago, Illinois

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 154: Seafood & Sammies
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