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Private events at Chicago Marina City

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Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago can accommodate all your private event needs.
Space Detail
The Menu
A modern restaurant interior showcasing a bar area with a curved counter and yellow bar stools. The walls and ceiling are dark blue, complemented by wood flooring. A sign on the left reads

Space Detail

For groups large and small, Legal Sea Foods – Chicago offers several private dining rooms and additional, flexible event space. The river-level of this brand-new property offers two private dining rooms which can be used separately or can be combined for your social or business events. The bar, main dining room, and outdoor river-level terrace spaces, overlooking the iconic Chicago Riverwalk, can be utilized in various, flexible layouts to accomodate even larger groups.

Our upper level Oyster and Sushi Bar provides amazing river and city views and the perfect space for your reception – before dinner or as the main event!

Full and partial venue buyouts are also available. Private dining at Legal Sea Foods offers great food , warm hospitality and easy planning. Get in touch today to plan the perfect event!

A large platter of oysters on ice is served with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and a small container of horseradish. The oysters are arranged in a circular pattern on a copper tray, ready to be enjoyed.

Private dining menus

When you entertain at Legal Sea Foods, you’re guaranteed great food and wine, hospitality and easy planning.

Spaces

A well-lit, modern restaurant dining area with several round tables covered in white tablecloths. Each table is set with glassware, napkins, and small flower arrangements. The wooden chairs have cushioned seats, and the walls are adorned with artwork and large windows.

Hancock Room

36 Seated / 45 Reception

The Hancock room offers space for 36 seated guests or a standing reception for 45.

A dining setup in a modern room with long tables covered in white tablecloths, wooden chairs with yellow cushions, and blue-themed decorations. Balloons, including white and various shades of blue, are arranged around the room, adding a festive atmosphere.

Riverwalk Room

24 Seated / 30 Reception

The Riverwalk Room has riverfront views and accommodates 24 seated guests or a reception for 30. In warmer months, the Riverwalk Room can be combined with the patio for the ultimate open air dining experience for your guests

A yellow water taxi travels along a river bordered by tall buildings in a city. In the foreground, a balcony is decorated with colorful flowers and a few balloons, providing a picturesque view of the cityscape and the bustling river below.

Millennium Room (Hancock and Riverwalk combined)

60 Seated / 75 Reception

The Hancock and Riverwalk rooms can be combined to seat 60 seated guests and a reception for up to 70. Add patio space in warmer months and accommodate up to 90 guests.

A well-lit, modern restaurant dining area with several round tables covered in white tablecloths. Each table is set with glassware, napkins, and small flower arrangements. The wooden chairs have cushioned seats, and the walls are adorned with artwork and large windows.

Second-Level Oyster Bar

35 Reception

Our second-level Oyster and Sushi Bar provides expansive views of Chicago's Riverwalk and skyline. Enjoy this fun space as your group's reception venue or start here with cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres before moving to a seated dinner in our Private Dining Rooms.

General hire

A yellow water taxi travels along a river bordered by tall buildings in a city. In the foreground, a balcony is decorated with colorful flowers and a few balloons, providing a picturesque view of the cityscape and the bustling river below.

Entire Venue

300+ Reception

Celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event at Legal Sea Foods. We customize every menu and finishing detail. Here at Marina City, the entire venue can accommodate 300 guests for a gala reception with sweeping city and river views on two levels. Private dining at Legal Sea Foods offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. Inquire today for further details.

Gallery

A wooden table with a single coaster is on a patio beside a black railing, overlooking a river. Two black planters with tall green plants and red flowers flank the table. High-rise buildings and a river with boats are visible in the background under a clear sky.
A group of people at a social gathering are seated at a long table indoors, enjoying a meal with drinks and decorations, while others in the background stand and socialize on a patio with a city skyline view. Blue balloons are visible, adding to the festive atmosphere.
A deep blue wall adorned with three framed artworks. The center frame features a black-and-white photograph of a person on a boat, while the other two frames contain abstract sculptures with vertical, ribbon-like shapes.
A yellow water taxi travels along a river bordered by tall buildings in a city. In the foreground, a balcony is decorated with colorful flowers and a few balloons, providing a picturesque view of the cityscape and the bustling river below.
A well-lit, modern restaurant dining area with several round tables covered in white tablecloths. Each table is set with glassware, napkins, and small flower arrangements. The wooden chairs have cushioned seats, and the walls are adorned with artwork and large windows.
A dining setup in a modern room with long tables covered in white tablecloths, wooden chairs with yellow cushions, and blue-themed decorations. Balloons, including white and various shades of blue, are arranged around the room, adding a festive atmosphere.
A modern restaurant interior showcasing a bar area with a curved counter and yellow bar stools. The walls and ceiling are dark blue, complemented by wood flooring. A sign on the left reads

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