Took a much-needed break from a hectic conference day to escape and indulge in some seafood, and this lobster roll did not disappoint. The lobster was perfectly cooked--juicy, tender, and lightly dressed so the flavor really shined. It was piled generously on a soft, buttery roll that had just the right amount of toastiness. The tater tots on the side were crispy and salty, with a nice sprinkle of parmesan that elevated every bite. A squeeze of fresh lemon brightened everything up perfectly. Honestly, this was the perfect midday pick-me-up and a reminder that sometimes the best conference breaks involve seafood. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved this place ! Hands down some of the best food I've eaten the freshness of ingredients , and the hospitality was so welcoming

The long wait is over! I haven't posted a review in a while. Today's eatery was so worth the wait. The food was delicious. I ordered a blackend shrimp Caesar salad. The shrimp jumbo shrimp had to be flown in from the gulf of Mexico. Lol Atleast th'e's how it taste. It was fresh with a slight tangy, zesty taste. I did use the lemon herb dressing and the creamy Caesar like dressing. The crutons were soft and tasteful with a hint of garlic. The ambiance is a beach house surfer like vibe. Great spot to eat for lunch or a Saturday funday. I will definitely be back again. #FirstReviewOfTheYear #ManyMoreToCome read more

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This was the Webster street location. A fun place. Staff are friendly and helpful which is definitely a major plus! At Brown Bag you can customize a protein bowl with shrimp, tuna or salmon, etc. And choose grilled or fried on most options. We had a grilled tuna bowl that was outstanding; perfectly seared. So to balance the healthy choice we added a side order of fried shrimp. The fried shrimp is lightly breaded and perfectly cooked. Not impressed with the clam chowder; too salty and nothing special; claims to be house made; call me skeptical. This is a small place; mostly takeout but with a few tables if you want to dine in. Get here for some really premium seafood and the ability to make a healthy concoction for yourself is awesome and pretty nice! read more

Good healthy option for takeout for pescatarians. Please note that if you order through the app for pick-up at a set time, your order will get lost in the system abd you'll have to reorder when you arrive. This has happened to me twice and the staff recommends ordering "now" and putting the time you want your food in the notes as a work around. Not the best solution IMO and it also puts the onus on the customer rather than fixing their app/technology. I generally like the convenience of order ahead for pick-up to save time, but have found it to be unreliable here. read more

I would never leave a review solely based on the food. Because people have different taste. The food was simply subpar at best. However the service was atrocious. Completely ignored for the first 8 mins or so. Although it was only one seated customer. I understand a large percentage of restaurant business is made up of phone/internet orders. However an in person customer shouldn't be ignored. Once we were able to order the interest showed to a first time customer was awful. The place wasn't clean, dirty table, no ice for drinks. Won't be going back. Had such high hopes too. read more

We stopped by for a quick brunch bite and we left so fulfilled and happy. This whole experience reminded me what a successful meal prep is supposed to look like. Brown Bag is a super cute, casual, and healthy stop. The interior gave beachy vibes with the blue and the lightly stained wood. Service was amazing, they were so attentive and friendly and made the overall experience so much better. We got the "Make Your Own" sets and got the Salmon + Power Box and the Grilled Shrimp + Power Box. There are specialty sauce offerings on the side for an additional dollar BUT what we didn't know was that there were just free sauces that you could ask for. TIP: Look at what is offered for free before you purchase a specialty sauce. You might need to ask the staff because we found out while we were paying. I preferred the Grilled Shrimp over the Salmon. I liked how the shrimp was more tender to eat than the salmon and I got to dip it in more sauces and get more variety that way. Meanwhile, the salmon got a bit boring midway through the meal. Out of the specialty sauce, we got the Sesame Soy Sriracha and the Supergreen Garlic and Herb. I thought the Garlic and Herb was a lot more fitting for the meal than the Soy Sriracha. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's been about 7yrs since I ate at brownbag for the first time downtown. I live out of state and when I'm telling you, that I've dreamed of these lobster rolls, I'm not joking. New England's lobster rolls don't even come close. Today I finally got to return to brownbag (new location). I didn't have a long wait and the staff were great! And this is still THE BEST lobster roll I have ever had. Great spot, totally worth it. read more

I've wanted to try Brown Bag Seafood for a little and was so nauseated once I did. The curry fish cakes were straight inedible. I'm unsure if the cooks accidentally added 69lbs of salt or if it was intentional. Either way I did not finish them & now blame them for my hypertension. read more

Brown bag seafood is a cute little spot. I like the location in Lincoln Park. My favorite is the crispy cod sandwich. But recently I tried the fried fish sandwich with Pollock. Nikki, T and Jeremy are awesome and we're all so helpful. Niki is super sweet and help me understand the difference between the crispy cod sandwich and the fried fish sandwich haha, as well as Jeremy who was super knowledgeable on the subject and quick to explain. Jeremy and T were back there, Cooking up a delicious frenzy. They also offer absolutely delicious lobster rolls. And for this cold winter weather lobster mac & cheese and clam chowder. This is a great quick spot when you're craving some delicious seafood. They offer their items in a few different styles, everybody wins . Stop in and get a crispy cod sandwich you will not be disappointed. While your there say hi to Niki, T, or Jeremy great spot, and these wonderful people help make this great spot go round. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Crispy Cod sando - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

10/10 every time! I order from here via UberEats at least once a month and I love their stuff. It's a great healthy, macro friendly option. I especially love their blend of veggies. I'm not the biggest Brussel sprout fan but I actually like how they make it! My usual order is the daily catch with greens and grains along with extra greens. It's consistently good and it's healthy food that legit just tastes super f*cking good! The quality of fish is always superb as a fyi. You won't regret it! read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Daily Catch - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great little spot!!! So cute and the staff was extremely friendly. Sure it's not cheap for a lobster roll, but this one is nearly all lobster not filler. And it comes with truffle tots. There's a few outside seats and a small indoor dining area. The shrimp tacos were great too. Easy street parking for a bonus. We'll be back. Yum!! read more

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Johnny has great service and smile. Definitely will return. Kind to kids and quick food!

I have been to the Brown Bag Seafood location in Lakeview/Roscoe as well and this one is not as good. The food was tasty--I had the catch of the day which was hake as a salad. The truffle Parmesan tots are also fantastic. This location felt smaller, less nice, and the staff was less friendly. The staff was also shouting to each other the whole time, which wasn't very pleasant for eating in. Based on what I saw while there, I think this location does a lot of to-go and delivery orders. This Brown Bag location gets three stars because the food is good but the service/experience is not up to par. read more

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Wonderful experience - the food is delicious and so healthy. Appreciate all the options. Kayla's attention to details and customer service is stellar! read more

IM WRITING THIS REVIEW AS I EAT BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE EXCITED ABOUT FOOD AND THATS SAYING A LOT FROM A YELPER!!! I ordered the salmon greens and grains bowl with a mini chowder and i'm feeling so happy and nourished. I typically would have gone in store but I went on a run on lake shore drive and subsequently laid on my living room floor for a half hour trying to decide what to eat and how I was going to get it. Heaven smiled upon me today because Brown Bag Seafood was offered on Doordash. Flavors are perfect, ingredients are fresh, and portions are ample for the price. Running to tell all my pescatarian friends about this place immediately! read more

Brown Bag Seafood - salmon with greens and grains + mini chowder - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got the salmon on bed of veggies. Salmon was good quality. I like that this place has healthy options like veggies and salad. I cant wait to go back and try more things. If I lived here I could see myself eating hrre often. read more

Shareable hush puppies like mom made. Blackened fish sandwich had just the right amount of spice. Fun concept and great service. read more

So happy we got a chance to check this place out. Great indoor/outdoor dining spaces - we chose outdoor. Very easy ordering process - we walked in masked (as the employees were) and there was a clear distinction between to-go ordering and dine-in ordering. We checked our boxes - the BF got the fish n' chips and I got a cod sandwich with the parmesan tots. We originally ordered beers as well, but the cashier told us they had a fresh batch of margaritas made, so we changed to that - they were DELICIOUS! Food was great, atmosphere was chill. It was a great late lunch option near our hotel and I would for sure go back. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Fried cod sandwich, fish n' chips, and batch margaritas. YUMMM! - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best fish n chips were some of the best I have ever had anywhere! And the hush puppies were...perfect!

Ordered take out back in September and was excited to see a LP location opened up in my neighborhood! I recommended it to my gf since a family member ordered staff lunch at work from the river north location and I loved it. We got the ahi tuna burger, fish (cod) tacos, truffle tater tots, and clam chowder. Clam chowder was definitely our favorite; price to portion was meh ($6). Tater tots were flavorful with the truffle Parmesan seasoning. The burger was pretty dry and fell apart quite easily. At least the fries that came with it were tasty. I enjoyed the tacos but I think the river north location made it better. Tbh I'm also not sure why the fish tacos came with tortilla chips when there was nothing to dip it in; it was kind of random. We ordered again I think in October and still felt the same. We thought our first visit was just mediocre because it had just opened and they were still getting the hang of things. Might give it a try another day but would recommend going to the River North location in the meantime. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved brown bag! We went there for a partnership with them, but they were outstanding and we'd go back to eat there anyday!! Lobster roll was SO tasty! read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overpriced and ridiculously tiny portions. It's unfortunate b/c the food tastes great, but the prices are much too high.

This was my first time having Brown Bag Seafood and it was great. It's definitely not cheap fast casual but the meal was high quality. The fish had a ton of flavor and the veggie box surprised me with how flavorful it was. We also got the spicy cauliflower and the Buffalo bleu cheese tots. The portion size was a lot smaller than expected but still tasty. Next time I would get two orders of the tots instead of the cauliflower. I'd love to try a different time of fish next time. I would probably get this as a special meal and isn't something I would personally get on a frequent basis. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Grilled salmon with veggie box - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is not to be missed. The fish is masterfully prepared, The prices are far lower than is typical for this level of food quality. The service is friendly and efficient and the food comes quickly. I loved this place. read more

Was in oz park for a baseball game and it was next to the park so I'm like why not just stop here and get a quick dinner. I ordered shrimp I had call it in. I got there and I had to ask for napkins and fork. The guy who help me out was having a good day or something because he wasn't that nice. The price of just the 8 little shrimps was close to 15 bucks which too me for the size of them was a lot. The shrimp where okay nothing special needed a bit more salt for a better flavor. Wasn't wowed or anything with this place. They only have coke and sprite no other flavors of pop read more

We came here for dinner tonight and the food and service was amazing , the greens and grains is always so fresh and me and my husband loves the super green and the ginger sauce. It's a very laid back vibe too read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Greens and grains salmon and super green sauce - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Decent. Not great. Price point is expensive for the return. I liked the flavor profile ( don' t get me wrong... your girl is an international traveler, with international taste expectations...) but the flavors here read... "pedestrian" at best. SHE BASIC!!!!! Its good regular food but not great. Good to try, great to post (because that's the world we live in now...) I'd say for sure try so you can later post, "been there... done that...) read more

I have ordered carryout from this location twice. Both times my order has been screwed up. The first time, I got home only to find that they had only given me one of the two items that I ordered. The second time they gave me the wrong order. If you order carryout here, check your order carefully before leaving. The food is great, but I won't go back. There are lots of restaurants with great food that can deliver the correct order every time. The team clearly need some training/accountability. They're damaging your brand. read more

Not cheap but high quality and delicious. Many options depending on if you want to go more decadent or healthy. The lobster rolls are amazing. read more

They had amazing staff and the tacos were amazing! I got a mix of one taco with tofu and one with salmon w a side of tater tots... it was amazing! Also, they are open on Mondays which is such a plus read more

Delicious, friendly, fast! And fantastic! My daughter had the quesadilla which was "yummy in her tummy" and came with tater tots! My catch of the day was so good - tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared with crunchy taco slaw, pickles, and 2 great sauces. read more

I love the soup! Chowdah! Yay! Grains Bowl is yummy! Light! New England Clam Chowder is a yes! Fish and Chips is good too! Service is swift! I like it! read more

I've been to a couple brown bag seafood restaurants before, and this one is nearly the best. 4 stars. Thanks for reading this review, I hope this helps with future decisions. Have a great day! read more

We have gotten take out from here twice. Both times, my family has gobbled up their meals from Brown Bag, leaving nothing behind. Everyone gets the grilled salmon, but I got the hake sandwich. I would get it again. If you go here, make sure you pick up the loyalty card. Get a free entree for every 10 purchased. read more

The order was ready when we arrived to pickup takeout-- easy pickup with alley to pull into. Salmon browned beautifully. Wholesome greens and grains. Tasty soy/sesame dressing with seared tuna made the meal. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I don't like to eat cats... I like animals but not inside of restaurants. This cat is inside of the restaurant. Not sure if it's purpose but question the sanitation practices. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Cat inside Brown Bag... - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good food, very healthy tasting and fresh. Great service! Aaron and Bri were nice and helped us figure out our order. Nice lunch spot for a chill day! read more

It is a small place; if you are not paying attention, you will pass this hidden gem. My husband and I went here for a date night and I am so happy my husband chose this place. While we waited for our food, I noticed that this place was very popular with the locals because there were a lot of pickup orders, which was a good indicator that the food was good. The food was fresh and delicious, and their music playlist was perfect. I ordered the fish and chips with a side of lime and cilantro coleslaw (AMAZING), while my husband had a lobster roll with tater tots. The crust on my fish filets was crispy, the meat was flaky, and the tartar sauce was on point. The chips were excellent too, and I had to keep my husband from eating them :-) I had a couple of the tater tots that came with the lobster roll, and they were fly -- served with truffle oil and parmesan cheese shavings -- yum! When we finished our meal and went up to pay for our meal, the cook, Nicky, was SUPER friendly and asked how we enjoyed our meal. I asked her who made the coleslaw because it was the best coleslaw I'd ever had, and she beamed ear to ear and stated that they make it fresh daily. I must say that I can tell. My husband even wondered where they get their cilantro since it was so fresh... we can't even find cilantro that crisp and flavorful from our local Mexican grocery store! Nicky gave me a small cup of the slaw to go, which was super kind. I will be going back to try the other items on their menu. Thank you, Nicky, Mia, and Amber, for the remarkable experience! read more

The food was fine, the ambiance was cute for such a small shop, and the service was quality. Though I was hoping they would sell fresh fish considering how close we are to a source of water, I was unfortunately put under the impression that the fish and chips came frozen. The music was also quite loud. I'd recommend getting takeout and avoiding the fish and chips. read more