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River North · Seafood

Brown Bag Seafood Co.

4.6113 reviews ·Opens at 11AM

Brown Bag Seafood Co. is a friendly River North lunch favorite, known for generous portions and attentive staff who remember regulars’ names. Standouts include the buttery seasonal salmon sandwich with tots, fresh salmon Caesar salad, tasty fish sandwich, and reasonably priced lobster roll. Most reviews praise the welcoming service and quick casual experience, though lobster roll quality can vary and the Ahi Crunch Bowl may disappoint poke-bowl expectations.

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150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606
River North
Today11AM-7PM
SunClosed
Mon–Thu11AM-7PM
Fri11AM-3:30PM
SatClosed
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What 113 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Milena
Mar 2026

Yum 😋

Milena

Milena

256 reviews on Google

Review photo by Geoff Grove
Oct 2025

Very good food and service. Tasty Fish Sandwich. Thanks for a good meal!

Geoff Grove

Geoff Grove

448 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jan C
Jul 2025

The salad was so good and it was made fresh! Definitely looking forward to trying other food on the menu

Jan C

Jan C

24 reviews on Google

Review photo by Gina Canzano
May 2024

Picked up a fantastic meal on the way to the train today. Service from management was exceptional and the meal is equally as delicious. Thank you! :)

Gina Canzano

Gina Canzano

6 reviews on Google

Review photo by Luci
Jul 2025

Ahi Crunch Bowl was underwhelming. Not much flavor. I was expecting something similar to a poke bowl, but this is really just rice and fish.

Luci

Luci

17 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Great spot for lunch , great food and friendly staff. The staff are friendly , welcoming and always answer questions about their menu and the food never disappoints.

Roy Pantoja

Roy Pantoja

3 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Omar and ty Best service and food

Syed Ali

Syed Ali

17 reviews on Google

May 2026

Staff is very friendly.

Unai

Unai

32 reviews on Google

May 2026

Very good 👍 Very nice pizza 😋

Muhammad Zeeshan

Muhammad Zeeshan

30 reviews on Google

Apr 2026

Such great food here! I had the seasonal salmon sandwich that came with tator tots, and gingerade. Everything tasted great with flavor, and the bun was buttery toasty. My partner got the lobster roll and said it was the best he's eaten.

Ines

Ines

50 reviews on Google

Apr 2026

The service is SO GOOD. Such kind helpful people. The food was yummy enough for the price.

Hanna Zamora

Hanna Zamora

302 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

Heather at the cash register was very helpful and knowledgeable. She is great!

Taylor Sievers

Taylor Sievers

9 reviews on Google

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