RPM Seafood
14 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
RPM Seafood is recommended by many commenters, and one calls it the best seafood they have had in Chicago. A few recommend the seafood tower, a few like the fish and chips, and single commenters praise the octopus, miso cod and branzino. A couple like the outdoor view. Opinions are mixed: one visitor called it bad and said to stay away, one ranks its tower below those at other restaurants, one says the lobster roll was weaker than one from Door County, and another advises avoiding the flashier dishes but says the fish is cooked well.
Address
RPM Seafood, 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Seafood tower, Oysters, Fish and chips
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Thedogsthatgowoof in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024taste
Says RPM Seafood reliably has the top seafood they've tasted in Chicago.
- Recommendsu/DealCalm8681 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Names RPM Seafood as a top pick for a seafood tower.
- Recommendsu/saintpauli in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Found the oysters at RPM Seafood excellent, with a good variety, after sitting at the bar.
- Recommendsu/fashdrum in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Has heard secondhand that RPM Seafood's tower is solid.
- Recommendsu/Due_Technology_6029 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Says RPM's food is excellent if you order carefully, and calls the octopus outstanding.
- Recommendsu/ACMountford in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Praises RPM Seafood's fish cooking, service and ambience, though not its flashier dishes.
- Recommendsu/Illustrious_Val in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Names it as a top pick for fish and chips.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent_Ad6306 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024ambience
Recommends RPM seafood, noting its patio has a great view.
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- Recommendsu/Useful_Radio_5253 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Enjoyed the oysters with yuzu mignonette at RPM, but would still choose Shaw's.
- Recommendsu/Slight_Blood8460 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Had RPM Seafood's tower and rated it highly.
- Mixedu/Public-Barber-5837 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Rates RPM Seafood's tower below RPM Steak's, while admitting that goes against common opinion.
- Caveatu/Junior_Nectarine_614 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024taste
Says the lobster roll here was weaker than one they had in Door County.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Particular_1897 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026taste
Praises the branzino at RPM Seafood as very impressive.
- Recommendsu/ReplaceSelect in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Also rates the miso cod at RPM Seafood highly.
- Recommendsu/herecomes_the_sun in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Says RPM Seafood's fish and chips are surprisingly good.
- Recommendsu/ComesLikeARainbow in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Agrees with all the recommendations, including RPM Seafood.
- Caveatu/Toxicgamer1 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Says RPM Seafood was bad and advises avoiding it.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.