Let me start off by saying, I didn't know what to expect having never been to a Brown Bag establishment before. Clean and inviting decor. Kaye, whose back was to us, was attending to cleaning as my girl and I entered the line. Upon seeing us, she immediately stopped what she was doing, welcomed us in, came right over, and asked how may she help us. Just a sincerely genuine pleasant person whose energy you could feel a mile away. She made ordering food a memorable moment. And if that wasn't enough. Jay, the perfect compliment to professional customer service. These two make you feel like you're right at home, and they're serving you from their personal kitchen. They both asked specific questions as to how you wanted your food. These two made me feel like I was at my favorite cousins house at the cookout. Go just to taste the customer service from these two. Yes you read that right! Go TASTE the customer service. Now let's get to the food! Amazing. Delicious! Seasoned perfectly. Well portioned. We ordered the fish and chips, and the Salmon salad. My girlfriend is a picky eater from Ukraine, and she loved the Salmon Salad. You know food is good when two people aren't talking the entire time. They're just chewing, looking at each other and nodding. My fish and chips were golden, fluffy, and filling. I substituted the fries with grilled shrimp, and these shrimp were gourmet. In my Pulp Fiction gourmet coffee voice! I mean Got Dayum this is some gourmet shrimp! My girl bit into one of my shrimp and looked at me like, I was in trouble later. Coleslaw, tasted like it was hand crafted, from organic ingredients. It literally was a crunchy melt in your mouth coleslaw. I know. I never heard of that either till I had Brown Bag's Coleslaw! Their drinks were even delicious. We had the ginger drink over light ice. We inhaled the food, the drinks, and the service like an expensive drug! Please believe me when I tell you this, I am not exaggerating in the least, about the food or the service. It was a most addictive experience we will be coming back to, for more. It was the perfect follow up after experiencing the SkyDeck! read more

I tend to order from the Sears Tower location a lot. During lunch, it's ideal to preorder online because lines can get long. Their online ordering site is easy and you can get your food in 10-15 min. The wait time is faster online rather than waiting in line. I order either the salad bowl or grains. The fish is always fresh. I have ordered sides of shrimp to accompany my salads I've brought from home and it's a great addition. Sauces are out for the taking to go with your meal, and staff is friendly. The portions re plenty and you can always upgrade for more. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well this is my second time coming to brownback and this time I did the choices of the dinner platter between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. also known as the golden time. Service was as usual fast but not very friendly. Ambience is typical from the first time very good. The cod that I ordered for protein in the dinner was delicious. Be careful when you bite on the batter cuz it's still moist since it's battered cod. They're truffle tater tots was also delicious as well which I selected the coleslaw was just okay. They give you a complimentary bread similar to garlic bread and that was actually pretty good or delicious. Other than that this is just an encore which is why my review is not so thorough but I would come back again without a review read more

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Exceptional service and great food! I'm in Chicago for work and stopped by Brown Bag Seafood Co., and I'm so glad I did. The food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I needed--but what really made the experience stand out was the service. Huge shoutout to Charlie and James. They were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond. Not only did they help me decide what to order, but they also took the time to recommend some great spots to check out around Chicago. That kind of genuine hospitality makes a big difference, especially when you're visiting from out of town. If you're looking for quality seafood paired with outstanding customer service, this place is a must. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Chicago! read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I stopped here after work for their $15 "Golden Hour" special. The food was really fresh, delicious, and a great portion size. James helped me at the register and was very helpful and friendly! read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I don't work in the loop anymore, so I'm jot as familiar with where to eat. Brown bag seafood is my go to quick eat place in the Willis Tower. They are an efficient machine that can churn out food for busy people without sacrifice in quality. There is always many great options here that you can eat.. tried the blackened fish sandwich. Was actually quite tasty and I was a really big fan of their steak fries. Sauce is always good there especially boss sauce. #seafood #quickeats #fasterfood #chicago read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Blackened Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Location in Chicago. Friendly staff, great location and delicious food. Highly recommend.

Fried Shrimp is awesome. Service friendly & helpful. Ambiance is nice & clean. Ive always been curious to try Brown Bag & now I know its a place with quality seafood prepared in a clean delicious way! read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Fried Crispy Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came in for a snack at 5:30 on Thursday and got their happy hour shareables Food 5/5: got the green chile shrimps, fried shrimp and hush puppies and all 3 were fantastic. Started off with the chile shrimp only as a snack and it was so good I went back for the other 2 and they didn't disappoint Service and ambiance 4/5: it's a food hall situated in Willis tower. Pretty nice for a food hall, service was counter service so didn't seem fair to rate for that Value 4.5/5: good value while getting happy hour, 5$/dish. Would definitely be a regular if I lived nearby Overall 4.5/5: Good food for food hall at good price if you go for happy hour 3-6. read more

The food here is always fantastic. This is my usual lunch spot. Says a lot considering the options near the office. Don't forget the Boss Sauce!! read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This location is inside the sears tower/willis. The food is always good a little on the pricey side $16 for my shrimp salad but then again in this economy..it's probably normal price. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Blackened Shrimp Caesar - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food and great friendly service! Shout out to James for patient and helpful service!

I stumbled across this place when I went inside Willis Tower looking for Shake Shack. I saw a lot of people eating this so figured I'll try something local instead. I ordered: grilled shrimp, greens & grain, and pineapple lime gingerade. I'm impressed by how many shrimp they gave. It was fresh and juicy too. The spices and grilling were spot on. Flavorful with nice charred bits. The greens and grain was smaller than I had hoped. It definitely left for more to crave. I forgot the greens come with broccoli which I'm not a fan of. Perhaps next time I'd go with grains only. I was intrigued by the concept of gingerade so ordered it. They just give you a cup to dispense yourself. I appreciate how they ask you whether you want ice. I didn't get any. Since I got the cup, I actually tried a sip of the black iced tea and sweet tea as well. I figured since they're all the same price, if I change my mind last minute they wouldn't mind. I like both the sweet and unsweetened tea. The unsweetened version had a nice deep flavor. The sweetened tea was refreshing without being overly sweet. I ended up still choosing the gingerade because it's rare to find gingerade and the ginger flavor was obvious without being too intense. Their sauce options are fun too. They ran out of tartar sauce so didn't get a chance to try that. Out of the ones I got, I like the ranch sauce the most and hot sauce second. Also cute they gave a Swedish fish candy. read more

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Had a hankering for fish and chips but got distracted by the clam chowder and tater tots. Chowder was excellent and filling on a grey and chilly day. And I love a nicely done tot... crispy outside and soft potato center. Yum! Will for sure go back for fish and chips. Ordering method of dry erase on menu cards was a cool idea. Service was fairly quick. Food court has great light, not too loud, but tables were sticky. read more

Just tried Brown Bag Seafood in Willis Tower. It was delicious and a great value for the price! I got the sriracha salmon in a half and half bowl with a side of the chili crisp tots. Wouldn't change a thing! James took my order and was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely eat here again read more

Will, who works at the front counter is super knowledgeable, personable and friendly. I recommend the food and the service. Nice courtyard to sit at to enjoy beautiful sunny days yummy great food. read more

The food was clean and so tasty but the highlight of this place is the customer service. Charlie went above and beyond. Will totally recommend to friends and family. read more

Was just wandering around downtown Chicago while waiting between Amtrak trains and came across this BB Seafood in a food court. I love seafood, and they had a crispy cod dish on the menu, so I gave it a try. This was a good choice! The cod was fresh and cooked just right. The bed of veggies was an interesting mix. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Very good cod! - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delightful lunch inside the Willis Tower on the first floor. I had salmon with greens and sweet potato's and it had great flavor. Portions were adequate. Service is super helpful and friendly. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - Salmon bowl - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my favorite lunch spot in the loop. The fish is always cooked perfectly. The service is friendly and quick. Lots of healthy options - veggies, seafood. I recommend the greens and grains bowl with teriyaki salmon. But if you are not in the mood for healthy, I recommend the tator tots. There is lots of seating around the food court that this place is in. Shout out to James and Charlie for always being helpful and super friendly. read more

Had a great experience at Brown Bag Seafood Willis!! Their food is super fresh and service is amazing. My go-to Lunch spot :)

I am a seafood lover, so I have to say this is good. Service is okay. It is located at Downton Chicago read more

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

Food preparation. Found hair in my food. While my food was switched out without question, the staff had a dead stair and no remorse nor empathy to apologize for the disgusting experience. I put 2 stars as the food (second round) itself was tasty and hair free. I would have appreciated a remorseful reaction. Oh well, maybe this is habit or expected. read more

Amazing service and very friendly workers! I got the fish sandwich and it was amazing.

I will probably not come here again because of the poor food quality and quantity. Quality- I got the lobster roll with a side of tots. The lobster was over cooked and very rubbery. I also didn't get much flavor from the lobster, it was overpowered by the sauce and the bread was very soggy so it broke apart when I grabbed it. Quantity- I barely got any lobster on my roll, it was about 2 claws worth of meat. Instead they gave me too many cheap tots to make up for it. Price- not worth it for 30 bucks. You can get higher quality and quantity from red lobster Atmosphere- I like the atmosphere being in the sears tower food court. Service- it took them over 40 minutes to make the meal which is unacceptable. read more

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James has amazing customer service! I went on a busy Saturday afternoon and the entire crew worked well, we received our food as fast as possible and everyone remained pleasant! Thank you!! read more

The food is so good made fresh and hot. The whole staff is really friendly even when the lines are long. James recommended me things on the menu and he keeps me updated on all the good deals. The place is really clean as and the staff is also presentable. read more

Great food and good service. Seafood is fresh and made to order. Fish and chips with sweet tea is a good combo

Lai was awesome! I was confused by menu and pricing. She came out front to walk me through everything. 5 stars for Lai. personable, kind and upbeat. bottom line, I wouldn't be eating here if it wasn't for Lai coming out to help read more

Popped in at this location a few months since it's close by my office. I had ordered the lobster roll at the other locations, so I opted for the salmon with quinoa and mixed green veggies. That has since become a favorite. Usually, once a month I will drop by for lunch and they always hit the mark. Nothing gets served up immediately after ordering, which speaks to cooking to order. I have yet to approach the counter and was met with bad service. And being mostly pescatarian, the salmon with quinoa and mixed green vegetable has become my go-to order. It's definitely a healthy lunch option and one with flavor. read more

I have eaten here a few times. It is always good. I have not had a bad experience yet. The shrimp has great flavor. Salmon is also good. The portions are generous for the price!! read more

My go to for lunch during work. Fast and consistently good. Johnny provides fantastic service.

Brown Bag is my go to for lunch during the week. The staff is friendly and quick, and my salmon salad is always fresh! Absolutely love the food and service. read more

First time I ate here I ordered blackened fish mixed veggie bowl and the portion size was fair and great. Went back a week later and portion size was much smaller and fish lacked flavor. This inconsistency is why I will not be back. read more

The food was ok. The portion size sucks. Ordered truffle tots and got 12 tots in a small cup with a few pieces of cheese and barely any truffle oil. All for $4. Such a rip off. The greens and grains with grilled salmon I ordered were oily. Service was okay. The seating is shared between other food vendors. Such a disappointment. Not worth the money. read more

Brown Bag Seafood - So sad. - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've worked in the Sears Tower(Willis Tower) building for 3 years now and Brown Bag has been my lunch of choice many times. It's nothing but exceptional. The team is extremely personable and very attentive. It's great to have a place to come, where your order is always remembered. Kudos to the managers there! read more

Love this spot. It's ways been so fast and delicious. And the new menu options are a fantastic addition.

I did a mobile order for pick up and arrived at this location when I realized I ordered my food to a different Brown Bag on accident. The team was nice enough to make my food on site with no hesitation! My food was done in a minute and it was much appreciated! read more

The food is top tier for the price especially if you go around "golden hour". Customer service at the Willis Tower location is always A1.

Good lunch place to get fresh fish prepared right after you order. Our family of 6 stopped by Brown Bag Seafood Co at Willis Tower on June 30, 2022. This is a small lunch place and we chose it based on reviews. The food was fresh and tasty. We saw how it was prepared after we placed the order. The portions are medium. The food is served on paper baskets and you order at the counter and then pick it and sit in the lobby. Fast-food style service, not really a restaurant. The ordering process was also interesting as you just circle you choices with a marker on and individual menu. Great idea! However, even with this method some small items like sides and extra sauces were not entered right and had to be re-done after order was complete. Appetizers: Truffle-Parm Tots - good Mains: Fish & Chips - good Salmon with greens on the side - good Sesame tuna - pass. Quite small portion even though I got "large". The sesame sauce was on the side. Daily Catch with greens and grains on the side - good. Overall, good place to grab some freshly made fish for lunch if you are around. Somehow based on the reviews we expected more. read more