Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Mad Buy · 294 Google reviewsBrown Bag Seafood Co. — well-regarded seafood in Streeterville. Warm, genuine service throughout. No long waits. "The staff were great listeners with helping us choose which food items would work best for us" — Tasia Conway (FEMALETWEETY) [$$]
What 1,005 diners keep saying
What 1,005 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I am a tour bus driver from Kansas and often roll through Chicago. This place is an absolute gem. The staff are always extremely nice. They are always super fast and the food is always amazing. Everything is so fresh and made to order. 5 stars every time!”
“Visiting from out if town and this concept was something I need in my life. Healthy and clean seafood meals served quick with a bunch of flavor and solid options to make an excellent lunch at a fair price. Wish I had one closer to home!”
“I was in Chicago for a conference at the Fairmont hotel and wanted to find a quick, reasonably priced meal nearby. My meal was so good that I made sure to stop back in before leaving the city the following day. All of the staff that I encountered were friendly and helpful.”
“One of a kind ambience with rustic feel and still makes you feel it’s in your comfort zone. Lobster roll is absolutely amazing and is a must try. Tots are very fresh with crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.”
“Thank you for amazing food and service, we will be back for sure!”
“Quaint place across from the skate park. Great service and food”
“First visit and such a great find near Millennium Park. They have both indoor and outdoor seating (I went on a cold day), and once you step inside, it’s worth taking a minute to take it all in: the decor, the vibe, and the menus. 🙂 My favorite detail: the menus are styled like tests, which is surprisingly fun and makes the experience feel a bit playful. My meal came out in about 15 minutes on a winter weekday before the lunch rush. I had the salmon with veggies, and it was really good. A very enjoyable lunch overall.”
“Delicious food and amazing service! Seafoods are very fresh and well made! Nutritions are balanced with proteins, greens, and carbs.”
“Brown Bag Seafood Co. absolutely exceeded my expectations. I ordered the lobster roll, and it genuinely rivals any lobster roll you’d find in New England—fresh, perfectly prepared, and loaded with flavor. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially since it was our first time eating there. They took the time to answer questions and made the whole experience welcoming and easy. Fantastic food, great service, and I’ll definitely be back again. Highly recommend!”
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