McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Chicago (Wacker Dr.)

Name: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Chicago (Wacker Dr.)
Address: 1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
Telephone: (312) 923-7226
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

3998 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Featuring seasonal seafood, tender steaks and signature oysters, our commitment to freshness is reflected in our daily changing menu. From our seasonal Wild Isles Salmon caught from the coast of Scotland's Shetland Islands, to our Hawaiian Seafood overnighted from the Honolulu Fish Auction, and Wild Pacific Northwest Salmon pulled from pristine river waters, our menu incorporates regional tastes, farm fresh products, and local and sustainably sourced ingredients wherever possible. With our exclusive line of signature oysters sourced from our own private oyster beds, as well as a fine selection of steaks, soups, salads and pasta dishes, McCormick & Schmick's appeals to the tastes of all diners. Our focus on the true spirit of hospitality only adds to our appeal, making us a popular destination on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, where we honor the military with free meals, as well as an ideal setting for private special occasions, date night and business functions.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 923-7226
Website
http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/Locations/chicago-illinois/chicago-illinois/1EWackerDr.aspx
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether planning a business meeting, rehearsal dinner or holiday party, you can count on McCormick & Schmick’s to create an event sure to be memorable with our excellent service, delicious food & unparalleled hospitality. Our flexible dining spaces & customized menus can accommodate any event need.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (888) 463-1659

Location
1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Cross street
State and Wacker
Parking details
None
Public transit
CTA Lake St Station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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KimberlyH
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food2service4ambience3
The manager came by a couple of times to thank us for dining there. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre - at best. Nothing special - the redfish was overcooked and didn’t come out with the lump crab as described on the menu. I asked for it after I realized I didn’t accompany it and was told it was it because Ordered it grilled - not sure why that made a difference. Green beans lacked flavor and way too crunchy for my liking. I remember now why I stopped coming here.
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Patrick
San Francisco
142 reviews
vip
5.0
142 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
In Chicago for a family wedding. Our family wanted to dine together before things became too busy. We were a party of 11 and received outstanding service from our 2 servers. The food and wine were very good making for a perfect night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awsome! A wonderful timw.
TS
TiffanyS
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our server was Chris and he was FANTASTIC! Food was also delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Stopped by for restaurant week, and wasn't disappointed. The Shrimp and Crab stuffed Salmon was absolutely delicious. My server was very nice, and engaged with me a little since I was dining alone. Overall a really good experience and would definitely return.
s
scottsdalefoodie
Phoenix
162 reviews
vip
4.0
162 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The add on lobster tail was smaller than I expected, the lobster mashed potatoes were enough for 2, but not very hot at all. The snapper gnocchi was a good entree.
KS
KScon
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our server was excellent and the rest of the staff made the night enjoyable as well
B
Brian
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely most relaxing lunch ever!! Waitress was fantastic. Bartender even walked over to talk about the drinks we ordered. Perfect in every way.
S
Sarah
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience3
The service was absolutely awful. I do not believe the woman serving our section had ever been a server before, and it was extremely obvious. We had only eaten oysters, which is known to be an appetizer, an hour and a half past our reservation. She would constantly walk right past us and make eye contact but not stop for anything nor clear off dirty plates a refill glasses.
NR
NicoleR
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
We came for New Years Eve. Our server Chris was very attentive and polite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience1
Although Our server was approachable, warm and attentive, the food was less than we expected. We tried the oyster Rockefeller and the recipe was disappointing. Instead of topping the oyster Rockefeller with cheese it was topped with béarnaise sauce, which took away from the oyster Rockefeller flare. The “truffle fries” were nothing more than just plain fries with a few sprinkles of parm. Nothing “truffle” about it. The restaurant was extremely dark. The decor was drab. My wife usually takes Home her leftovers, but she did not want to after having the skillet red fish. The food was mediocre which makes it over priced. The best part of our experience were the deserts (crème brûlée and the chocolate bag) and the service. Overall, We would not likely return.
SL
S1Lee
Chicago
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
This restaurant is great to celebrate special occasions. I was here to try their new year eve tree course prix meal. The clam chowder soup was okay. The steak was well cooked with mashed potatoes. The apple crumble a la mode was quite delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Buena comida
NB
NBB63
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
We've been to this location a few times, and it seems to us that it's not as good as it used to be. The food was okay, not great, though that could have been our selections. We didn't have seafood, which the restaurant does really well. Our server was sweet and friendly. She struggled to get our drink orders from the bar - said it was really busy, which says to me the bar may have been short-staffed. We were also sat right by the station where the servers enter orders, near the hallway to the bathroom, so it was loud and busy by our table. Overall the experience was okay, not amazing. We'll still come back and would still recommend it, especially for a pre-theatre meal.
TP
TomP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, even greater service! One of us had filet, the other salmon! We both enjoyed them so much!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and ambience were excellent, but our server -Jonah - was outstanding! He was super attentive to my wife, who uses a cane, and he worked to ensure that our service left us plenty of time to get to the Chicago Theater afterwards. We enjoyed the braised scallops and sole almondine very much; lobster bisque was especially good.
GH
GregH
Chicago
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience4
We were seated at the appropriate time, but no one served us, or even acknowledged us for 10 minutes and it went downhill from there. Our server, when finally acknowledged just said she had eight tables to serve.
GD
GeorgeD
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience3
Beware! Very very slow. You will need a reservation at least two hours before a local show. Some food served just heat lamp warm, so it clearly sat for a while. Ended up eating our entree as fast as possible when served at 6:45. (1 hr 20 min after seating).
LT
LoveToDineOut
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Only real issue was the hostess. She tried to give us a table by the bussing station and we asked for something else. She was very rude and started to argue. Asked for the manager who offered us another table and she proceeded to argue with him about accommodating us. As we walked away, she started to very loudly bad mouth us to other employees. If we did not have theater tickets and had time to go elsewhere, we would have left.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was delicious! However, it took quite some time to receive our food. The servers were very kind.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wanted to give my daughter’s (22 and 8) a different experience for Christmas vs the at home cooking all day and not being able to enjoy each other. Well, I am glad we visited McCormick & Schmick It was every bit of amazing. Our server was amazing, Jonathan (I think) and recommended the stuffed salmon which was so delicious. We will be back!
DS
DeniseS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! Our server Emily was amazing and we really enjoyed our Christmas dinner and the service! Everyone we came in contact with was great including the hostesses and food runners! Thank you for a fantastic Christmas dinner with my grown kids!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Quiet Christmas dinner between cousins; all was well (very thankful for the clam chowder substitution) but the delivery of the desserts took entirely too long.
BW
BrianW
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We took my sister and husband, in from Florida, for a Christmas Dinner. Had reservations at 5:00pm. When we sat down it was very warm. Management soon after turned the temp down. Waitress was Tee, who was very good. We had the option of ordering the Pre-Fix or off the menu. Food was good. My wife order a specific glass on wine and it did not taste all that well. The Manager opened a new bottle and that had a better taste.
RG
RichardG
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
Our waitress did not bring us bread nor water without having to ask her but she did for other tables. My wife’s clam chowder did not taste good to her. Her Raspberry mule was delicious according to her. My food(lobster tail with shrimp, asparagus and roasted potatoes) and drink(sangria) was great. The best item of the night I had was the apple pie though. Overall had the waitress been more attentive we’d rated a 5/5 stars.
ES
EduardoS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Celebration of my wife’s birthday! We spent about $380 and not even a dessert was offered to her! Not sure in Chicago but very common token in Canada.
LA
LAMFam
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
Poor value, unprofessional service. Overpriced. Dated vibe.
SD
ScottD
Chicago
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience1
The food was very good, but the service was quite slow. Also there were these industrial machines for heat maybe or air exchange. They are large metal units with big tubes attaching to the ceiling. Kind of killed the nice atmosphere. Vey tacky.
LY
LucilleY
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was friendly and offered assistance when we were unsure what to order. My only concern was when we requested a booth, we were informed that a booth must be requested when making the reservation. It wasn't very pleasant to hear, considering we had an early dinner reservation and plenty of empty booths were available.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Everyone in our party of 6 enjoyed the food and drinks we ordered, the service was very good without being overly attentive, and it was the right amount of busy to allow us to talk and enjoy each other’s company. The experience was very good but not outstanding. We would return again for the steaks, fresh seafood and light pink cosmopolitans!
JB
JoeB
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, even better food. Staff was very helpful
RD
RonD
Atlanta
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
I wanted to really love this place but it fell short in a few areas. First, the ambience is not very nice...there are these large machines situated at all areas throughout the restaurant (unsure if they are temporary heaters, air filtration systems or what) but they are very unsightly for such an upscale restaurant. No explanation was given - perhaps placards on each table to explain would do the trick...not a big deal but I do have higher expectations in terms of the environment when dining in such a restaurant. Next, the service was a bit lackluster. My dining companion wanted to make some minor substitutions (changing out mashed potatoes for rice) and the server said they can only change out a starch dish for another starch dish. When I pointed out that rice was a starch, she got defensive and said there might be an upcharge but that she would check (she came back to confirm that there would be no upcharge...duh). The food was delicious, especially the calamari - which was a surprisingly huge portion. My steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. That said, when going to a restaurant such as this, my expectations in terms of service delivery and environment are higher than going to a fast food restaurant...I'm not an overly picky person but these issues really need to be addressed. There are far too many other Chicago restaurants at this level for M&S to become complacent.
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noni
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food from apps to dinner were excellent, especially the Oysters Rock! Our server was very attentive but not intrusive. Our birthday celebration for both of us was very enjoyable and I have no doubt I'll be back again and again.
TC
ThomasC
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Lost reservation, never served appetizer, tried to deliver soup after main course, main course cold, found hair baked in bread, coffee undrinkable and dessert not fit to eat, fine dining bar expects you to suck beer from a long neck bottle. Time before, waiter dumped drink on me. Jerked around at check in, did not want to honor reservation through Open Table.
p
pamelaj
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here with 4 friends. The food was delicious. I rate this place an A. Waitress was very attentive. I will return!
S
Surprisechef
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
I ate here last month. We are Landry's select members which means nothing at this particular restaurant. We waited almost 40 minutes after our reservation time. This happened last month. Both times they had conventioneers there taking up all of the tables and booths. They managed reservations very poorly. Preference should have been given to their regular customers. If you have a 7;00 reservation, do not seat someone at 6:45. The only thing we got was a "so sorry for the wait", both times. I will be dinning with them on December 31, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. How long will it take for us to be seated, let alone in our requested snug.
L
Lynn
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent good, great ambience and waiter was on top of everything!
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briano
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The sole was fantastic.our server Ron was the best.The host so friendly and helpful.
LM
LaMona
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My brother, my sister and I went for an early dinner before seeing Michelle Obama at the Chicago Theater. We had almost no wait to be seated. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We each had excellent meals and will come back again soon.
JF
JasonF
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience4
Ahi special was terrible. Rice was mushy like mashed potatoes. It was unexpectedly an entirely cold plate of food. Yes, it was a seared fish but was still too icy for my liking in temperature. Server was apologetic but entree not comped. Steak was acceptable, as expected. Nothing special tho.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Chicago (Wacker Dr.) is rated 4.3 stars by 3998 OpenTable diners.

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