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RPM Seafood

4.0 (702 reviews)
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Open 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
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Hamachi and Greek Lemon Potatoes
Clara S.

I'm sad to update my review to a lower rating. I used to love it here, but we came in on a Sunday and had a tough experience. We were seated at a high top table inside even though there was clearly ample seating outside (which was what we asked for). We were right next to the register and where the staff was grabbing drink orders so we were constantly bumped into. Service took forever even just to get a drink order in it took 30 minutes. Then we waited another 30 min for them to arrive. We were so frustrated with the lack of service that we stopped ordering and got the check. Otherwise food and drinks are great as always - just really disappointed in the service now.

Caesar Salad & Sea Salt Fries
Clarissa H.

RPM Seafood has one of the best locations in the city - right on the river with a huge patio. They have happy hour on weekdays until 5:30 but note that you do have to sit inside in the bar area for it. I think it's still worth it as the whole restaurant feels light and open. They have a happy hour menu with many of the same things as their regular menu but with different portion sizes but still, reallllly good deals and totally worth it! The tuna and crispy rice was some of the best I had ever had. It only comes with three servings so I got a few orders. I really like the salad + fries combo on their happy hour menu, and the shrimp ceviche was actually a pretty big portion. This is an absolute must for Chicago summer happy hours!

RPM Steak Frites
Tailah J.

RPM took great care of us this day! We celebrated a birthday and they were so accommodating. I loved the Steak Frites! It was very smoky and well seasoned. I loved the fries and house made sauce. I also had a lemon drop that was quite tasty as well!

Spice Roasted Carrots
Eda X.

RPM Seafood was a stellar experience! I very much enjoyed the mushrooms, brown butter halibut and peanut butter pie with cappuccino.

David M.

RPM Seqfood is a great spot to go to for an upscale dining experience in Chicago. Featuring a great view of the river I highly recommend taking advantage of their patio if you can. A very spacious indoor dining area as well. You will get great service while there and the food was delicious. You have many different seafood options to choose from. From cod, oysters, crab cakes, king crab, and shrimp. You can't go wrong dining here it is a special place to go to make a memorable meeting.

Banana Cream Napoleon
Ariel A.

I have been to RPM Steak and Italian, so it was time to come to Seafood. I love all the RPM restaurants, but this one is definitely my favorite! The food was some of the best I have ever had! My favorite was the octopus. I ordered the salmon and it was delicious. Our waiter was super friendly and made sure my partner was having a good time since we were celebrating his birthday. They even customized our menu which was really cool. The interior made me feel like I was at a beach and not a big city, so that was very nice. We will definitely be coming back to check out their happy hour!

Whole Tempura Black Bass
Tim G.

Excellent upscale seafood spot with a wonderful river view. We went for lunch, at which time smart casual dress was a reasonable choice. Service is top-notch and everything we tried was delicious. The sea bass was lightly fried and well presented.

Seafood cake duo
Mike G.

I sat at the bar tonight on my second visit. It's more than difficult to ever flag someone down for a drink or to take your order. That said, once I did order, food came out crazy fast. I got a side of the RPM chopped salad and the halibut. Aside from finding out after the fact that the salad had tomatoes I didn't know to hold, the food was wonderful. Great salad and fantastic fish. It's not an inexpensive dinner, but it's a tasty dinner. This gives me faith in coming back next time I'm in town.

RPM Crab Cake
Felicia D.

Beautiful restaurant with a nice ambience. We came on a Saturday night and sat at the bar. I had their tropical spritz mocktails, which were tasty and pretty. Then my friend and I shared the lobster fried rice, crab cake, and brussel sprouts. We very much enjoyed the brussel sprouts. They had a smoky flavor and a good amount of char, giving them more flavor. The crab cake was my fave, had a creamy texture in the middle and crispy outer. It came with a horseradish sauce that was really tasty and not overpowering. The rice was just ok to me. The service was also just ok, nothing to write home about. The bartender was attentive, made the drinks well, but he wasn't the most friendly or welcoming. Nice place for a date or to meet up with friends. Will be returning.

Dark Chocolate Gelato and Seasonal Sorbet
Nichole X.

I'm a big fan of RPM Steak and this might be my first time at RPM seafood. We came here for the restaurant week lunch menu. The portion was decent, but the taste was a bit disappointing. For starters, we both tried tuna crispy rice. The rice was not crispy at all but sticky. So sticky that many pieces got stuck on the tooth and was very unpleasant. The crispy fish taco was not crispy either. The flavor was very bland. I was expecting grilled fish with crispy fish skin, but it was fried fish fingers. I should have read the description more carefully as it is made with Halibut, so fish fingers made more sense. Grilled Branzino was amazing! The best dish on the table for sure. We were given half of a fish and the skin was crispy. Meat was more on the dryer side, but tender. We finished off with dark Chocolate Gelato, which was good - the right amount of sweetness compared to the seasonal sorbet (apple).

Alaskan Halibut
Katie C.

A nice dinner at RPM Seafood - I was there with my son and another college age friend - I did feel a bit of a side eye with two teenagers - but the waiter came around to make us feel welcome! The Parker bread service was delicious! 5/5 - warm herb covered! Yum! The hamachi was good - 4/5 but not amazing My halibut was 5/5! Filet 5/5 and steak frites 5/5! Cocktails were good and wine decently priced! It's a swanky vibe, but service was super attentive!

Charcoal Grilled Branzino
Erin C.

Had brunch there party of four restrooms are very clean. The vibe of this place reminds me of like a waterfront restaurant in Florida. It just gives this whole chill upscale vibe. The servers were very attentive and knowledgeable and friendly. I had the lunch prefix menu and it was a salad then Branzino we also ordered a side of the mac & cheese, which all of it was so so good. They also had a seasonal sorbet for the third course and that was apple cider and it was divine. I also had a dirty martini to drink, and that was delicious as well. I definitely will come back, especially when the weather warms up because they have an outside patio and you're right on the river so I know the vibes will be amazing.

Nina B.

We had our Thanksgiving dinner at RPM Seafood, and what a perfect choice it was! Located right off the Riverwalk in downtown Chicago, the restaurant already feels special the moment you walk up -- and for a holiday like Thanksgiving, reservations are absolutely a must. As soon as we stepped inside, we were greeted warmly by the hostess. Walking to our table felt like strolling through a winter wonderland -- the place was decked out in Christmas ornaments, sparkling trimmings, and little festive knickknacks everywhere. Honestly, straight out of a Hallmark Christmas card! You'll see the lively bar first, and then discover there's a second floor for larger parties, which is super convenient. Our party of seven fit perfectly in a cozy booth with plenty of space. RPM's Thanksgiving feast was served buffet-style, and we definitely came hungry. We started with warm Parker House rolls and French butter -- simple but perfect. For appetizers, they brought shrimp cocktail, oysters, a harvest salad, and mini crab cakes... which I absolutely loved. On the entrée buffet line, they had slices of juicy turkey breast, flavorful turkey legs, tender beef tenderloin, and roasted salmon that literally melted in my mouth. For sides, they had all the classics: traditional stuffing, fluffy whipped potatoes, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, roasted broccolini, and the must-have green bean casserole. And then came my favorite part: dessert. They offered tasting-size portions so you could try everything without feeling too guilty... which I appreciated! There was pecan pie, 14k chocolate cake, lemon meringue, caramel apple pie, chocolate panna cotta -- pure decadence on every plate. Service was impeccable from start to finish. Thank you to the entire RPM staff for spending your holiday with us and making our Thanksgiving feel warm, delicious, and truly memorable.

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Is there valet parking?

Yes pull up there's a stand to the left of front door $25 to valet!

Are the greenhouses outside heated?

Hi Shelly! Thanks for reaching out. The greenhouses are heated. We hope to welcome you soon.

Is there a strict dresscode?

Don't think so.

Can you order food in the mezzanine lounge or is it drinks only?

The full menu is available in the Mezzanine Lounge. Cheers!

Where do you park?

Valet is available.

What is the dress code?

I wear jeans and a t-shirt. I don't believe their is a dress code as long as you are properly dressed. Shirt, pants, and footwear.

Is the patio pet-friendly?

IDK.

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