McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

4.2
1874 reviews

About

Seafood RestaurantFine Dining RestaurantAmerican RestaurantSteak House
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks on Chicago's Wacker Drive is conveniently located in the Loop, just minutes away from Chicago Theater, Oriental Theater, Millennium Park, various shopping areas and some of Chicago's best hotels. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
60601, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,874 reviews
5 stars
1,118
4 stars
401
3 stars
162
2 stars
77
1 star
116

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food quality, especially seafood dishes, but some noted inconsistencies in preparation and flavor.

Service Experience

Service received mixed reviews; while many highlighted exceptional service from specific staff members, others reported slow or inattentive service.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance was frequently described as cozy and inviting, making it suitable for special occasions.

Value for Money

Customers felt that while the food was generally good, some found the prices high relative to the quality and service received.

Happy Hour

The happy hour offerings were well-received, with many customers enjoying the deals and food options available.
  • SF
    Shana Filicsky
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Surf and turf was great!! Our waiter, AJ was even greater!! I didn't get the name of the other waiter but they were fantastic!! Beautiful place
  • AH
    Angie Hines
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    We celebrated my 50th milestone birthday here and we were not disappointed. Recommended from the Renaissance Hotel Front Desk Staff! Impressed with the Happy Birthday sign on the table, the Happy Birthday on the Menu even! The Service was Excellent with great recommendations on the dinner selections.. blackened salmon with the avocado/pico simply amazing and the Chefs Special Seabass was exquisite, completed by crème Brûlée on a Happy Birthday platter! Cannot wait to visit again.
  • TW
    Toshia Waller
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    Everything was great! Picture doesn't look great but it was delicious! Lobster tail with an added crab cake. Other than being charged for a plate I changed it was awesome. They say they'll credit me....I surely hope so!
  • GM
    Great value Memez
    Oct 30, 2025
    5.0
    My son's 15th. Birthday, so we celebrated with a nice dinner with a few friends. McCormick and Schmicks was fantastic. Food was great, service was fantastic, abiance was great. We had a nice dinner and the check was very reasonable. Will be back for the fresh oysters and plank salmon. Calamari was so fresh. If you like seafood, or surf and turf you have to try McCormick and Schmicks, sure too be pleased.
  • CS
    Chris Simoni
    Oct 18, 2025
    2.0
    I had the seafood Alfredo and my wife had the brown sugar crusted salmon. Her salmon was under-cooked but otherwise satisfactory. The seafood Alfredo was a bit of an embarrassment for a supposed seafood and steak house. The Alfredo sauce had a skim milk consistency and very slight in flavor. The scallops were the size of dimes. My expectation at a seafood restaurant is 4-5 large pan-seared scallops. Shrimp were of medium to small size. In total, seafood Alfredo was definitely not the quality of a $30 dish. Service was also sub-par. We allotted an hour and a half for the dinner before our show at the Chicago Theater. When we finished our meal, we waited and waited for our server to reemerge with the check. After 10 minutes, I put my coat on and stood next to my table. After 10 more minutes, I went to the hostess station and told the hostess that we needed to leave. She got us our check and summoned our server. Our server finally came back to ring us out. Overall poor experience.

Frequently Asked Questions About McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

Does McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks accept reservations?

Yes, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks accepts reservations to ensure your dining experience is smooth.

What types of pickup and delivery services does the restaurant offer?

They offer in-store pickup, curbside pickup, and delivery services for your convenience.