RPM Seafood
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About RPM Seafood
RPM Seafood is a seafood restaurant along the riverfront in Chicago, serving fine dining with pasta, steaks, and a full premium bar. The setting pairs a fashionable interior with views of the water, and the menu spans 46 items across mains, with a focus on seafood prepared for a special-occasion meal. The RPM Grand Seafood Tower leads the menu as a signature centerpiece, while Spanish Branzino offers a popular cooked-fish option and Banana Cream Napoleon closes meals as a layered dessert. Because the riverfront space draws both regulars and event guests, booking ahead is advised, especially for tables near the windows. The restaurant also works as a caterer, extending its seafood format to private events beyond the dining room.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Valet parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available
Menu & Prices
46 dishes · mains $13–266Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana napoleon, branzino, peanut butter pie and chopped salad.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana napoleon, branzino, peanut butter pie and chopped salad.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently highlight the branzino as a standout dish, describing it as light, fresh, and cooked to perfection, with several calling it the best thing they ordered. The RPM Grand Seafood Tower and banana cream napoleon also draw repeated praise, the latter called unique, light, and a perfect ending to the meal. The riverfront patio overlooking the Chicago River is singled out as a highlight, with several diners noting the view as a defining part of the experience and suggesting a reservation ahead of time for patio seating. Service is frequently described as friendly and attentive, and many mention the restaurant works well for special occasions, from anniversaries to graduations. A few note the entrees do not come with a vegetable, so adding a shared side is common. One reviewer found the food hit or miss, and another felt the Greek lemon potatoes were too fried and not very crispy.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently highlight the branzino as a standout dish, describing it as light, fresh, and cooked to perfection, with several calling it the best thing they ordered. The RPM Grand Seafood Tower and banana cream napoleon also draw repeated praise, the latter called unique, light, and a perfect ending to the meal. The riverfront patio overlooking the Chicago River is singled out as a highlight, with several diners noting the view as a defining part of the experience and suggesting a reservation ahead of time for patio seating. Service is frequently described as friendly and attentive, and many mention the restaurant works well for special occasions, from anniversaries to graduations. A few note the entrees do not come with a vegetable, so adding a shared side is common. One reviewer found the food hit or miss, and another felt the Greek lemon potatoes were too fried and not very crispy.
Featured reviews
- Jules Quimpo
“Wonderful experience. They really take care of you here. Delicious food and drinks. We got a suprise anniversary dessert but I dont even know how they knew it was our anniversary lol”
- Chris
“Amazing Seafood Restaurant with a spectacular outdoor view of the river walk. It wasn’t just that, our Waiter, Clint was amazing, he was very attentive to what we needed and didn’t hesitate to ask us if we needed anything else, and the food …”
- Dmitry Kolyaskin
“Can’t beat the location — the patio overlooking the Chicago River is excellent and easily the highlight of the experience. If you want patio seating, definitely make a reservation ahead of time… which, to be fair, is probably obvious for …”
- Keira Herr
“Beautiful restaurant nestled right next to the river and with a trendy “I want to be there” vibe, with popular edm blasting and everyone dressed up a little more than they usually would. …”
- Lisa Clarke
“If you are looking for a restaurant with vibe, great food, chic atmosphere and decor, waterfront River location, lounge music, this is the place! This restaurant does everything right! This is why it is so tricky to get a reservation here as it’s one if Chicagos “must” spots to eat! Celebrating graduation after a long road of dedicated work and exams, it was the best place to celebrate in style!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Fashionable, riverfront locale for seafood-based fine dining with pasta, steaks & premium full bar.”
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Has bar on site
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves healthy options
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 3
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Parking· 1
- Valet parking
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Highlights· 6
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
Location
How this listing is sourced
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