Tanta Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

1. Tanta Chicago

8.9
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews

Julia N.Julia N: Everything was delicious!! Must try the causitas boat, ceviche sampler, and the pisco punch. If you like spicy drinks, el chingon is really good.

AngelaAngela: Amazing dining experience here. The ceviche, scallops, and octopus are EXCELLENT. Don't skip the whipped potatoes and definitely order a pisco cocktail. These guys know what they're doing for sure.

Cristina D.Cristina Dordas: Try the ceviche mar y tierra, lomito saltado and the quiche pastel de acelga! Deli and excellent value for money!

Frontera Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

2. Frontera Grill

8.7
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 256 tips and reviews

Anke W.Anke Weekes: Amazing Mexican food, thank you Rick Bayless! The ceviche sampler was absolutely to die for! Read more.

Mody S.Mody Suarez: 3-4 hour wait but worth the wait. Food is exceptional ceviche trio is on point with flavor, tortilla soup is very good, chips an salsa not bad at all, chicken tacos al carbon were very tasty. 2 be con

Margaret C.Margaret Czeisler: Love the catfish tacos, yucatan ceviche & shishito peppers!

Leña Brava is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

3. Leña Brava

8.6
900 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Fulton Market · 33 tips and reviews

Abby S.Abby Schmeling: 23 degrees for your cocktail. Ceviche maki roll as an app. Octopus carnival and shrimp albondigas entrées. Perfection!

T B.T B: Everything is amazing.. go for the ceviche verde, the fish with mushrooms and hoja santa and the framboise tart for dessert. Simple amazing! Rick Bayless rocks!

Beena K.Beena Kalaiya: We had the most amazing meal here - our favorites were Caldo de Piedra, Arroz Con Pez Vela, Ceviche Verde and the Free Form Wood Oven (Raspberry) tart with a hint of smoke.

Mercadito is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

4. Mercadito

8.3
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 249 tips and reviews

Lesley S.Lesley Smale: Every single ceviche is great!

Nora K.Nora K: Ask your server to reco if u aren't sure what to get and try out all the great ceviches!

Alec R.Alec R: Ceviche and fish tacos are the way to go. The Micheladas... not so much.

Girl & The Goat is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

5. Girl & The Goat

9.0
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

ScotScot: Get the red shrimp ceviche.

MercedesMercedes: Never thought I'd say this but pig's face is a must from the menu. Hamachi crudo is amazing as well, same with the grilled beets. Desserts are ok but nothing to cheer about; stick to the main courses

Cabra is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

6. Cabra

9.0
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · Fulton Market · 12 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Heuer: Ceviche, tiraditos, hamachi collar

Mariana V.Mariana Villano: The service was really bad, the server didn’t come to our table. We asked for a glass for the beer for 3 different waiters. The food was ok but the ceviche portion was too small.

BiancaBianca: Ceviche all the way! I loved the shrimp one and the octopus one. All dishes are fantastic, a nice surprise. The wine selection is great, too. The ambiance is very pleasant as well, highly recommended!

Taste of Peru is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

7. Taste of Peru

8.9
6545 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · Rogers Park · 41 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: From the amazing ceviche to the aji de gallina with a walnut cream sauce, this spartan place is intriguing. - Inspector

It's A Major PlusIt's A Major Plus: Ceviche de Poscado & Ceviche Especial are both amazing. Ensalada de Palta is refreshing. Arroz con Mariscos y Langosta & Pollo Saltado are excellent, great flavors! Laid back, live music some nights.

Deneen S.Deneen Sherman: Ceviche! Great food.

El Barco Mariscos is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

8. El Barco Mariscos

8.0
1035 N Ashland Ave (at Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Noble Square · 56 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Watterson: Really good octopus ceviche

Bruce G.Bruce G: Can't go wrong with the ceviche.

Blake L.Blake L: Their octopus Ceviche is the best overall ceviche in the actual city, next to the one I make in my kitchen.

Mfk. is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

9. Mfk.

8.5
432 W Diversey Pkwy (N Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 22 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: This Mediterranean-inspired restaurant's menu offers plenty of light fare such as ceviche made with seasonal fish served atop poblanos and tempura-fried avocado with lime and chili. Read more.

Eli S.Eli Speigel: Ceviche and the mezcal mussels

Cristina D.Cristina Dordas: Everything was deli. But don't miss the mussels, ceviche, cod brandada and croquetas (although they are not 100% Spanish style). Nice and small restaurant. Great service

Topolobampo is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

10. Topolobampo

7.9
445 N Clark St (Illinois), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 29 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Sheppard: Goat barbacoa, carne asada, Florida prawns, ceviche, etc. You really can't go wrong!

EaterEater: Eater National 38 member: Topolobampo succeeds because the dishes evoke the slow heat & spicy insinuations of rustic Mexican cooking: Bright, nuanced ceviches segue to beef tongue in pipian rojo. Read more.

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Went for lunch and got to see Rick 😉 try the carne asada and the ceviche or guacamole

Carnivale is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

11. Carnivale

8.6
702 W Fulton Market (at Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 144 tips and reviews

Joe A.Joe Agostinelli: Scallop ceviche is a surprise for you...sweetness from pineapple and yuzu orange, before you get a strong zing from habanero. Don't let that scare you away from it though, very good.

Angie E.Angie Emara: Escolar ceviche is out of this world fresh! Must try!!

bunniebunnie: BEST MEAL EVER. Got lucky with a Travelzoo Deal for 4 people. 4 appetizers + 4 entrees + 4 drinks for $145. We enjoyed the appetizers the most, esp the squid and ceviche.

Fig & Olive is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

12. Fig & Olive

8.7
104 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 61 tips and reviews

Kelly .Kelly 🍰: See and be seen here. Fig and walnut julep and salmon tartare makes a tasty filling brunch!

ChanthanaChanthana: Go during lunch for a leisurely meal. Crudo tasting, cheese plate, Summer in Provence (gin cocktail) and chocolate soufflé were all wonderful!

Thomas K.Thomas Keating: Great atmosphere. California vibe in the heart of Chicago. Try the crudos or the crostinis to start.

La Ciudad Mexican Grill & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

13. La Ciudad Mexican Grill & Cafe

7.6
4515 N Sheridan Rd (at W Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Uptown · 31 tips and reviews

Elizabeth T.Elizabeth Towle: Try the ceviche, stay for the tacos!

Lauren C.Lauren Catey: really good ceviche and pollo en mole- but the highlight was the flan! great service as well. solid neighborhood spot.

Elli B.Elli Bradshaw: The ceviche and the mole are amazing! The tres leches cake is also one of the best I've had.

Fish Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

14. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Bernardo: Bisque, fried lemons, cod sandwich, ceviche. Boom. Delicious.

Kari S.Kari Sommerville: They have amazing crab sandwiches and Ceviche!

KarenKaren: The oyster po boy, soft shell crab sandwich, and tuna tartare are all amazing!

The Dawson is one of The 15 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Chicago.

15. The Dawson

8.6
732 W Grand Ave (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 96 tips and reviews

ChristopherChristopher: Had an amazing assortment of seafood last night at The Dawson. They can do a mean raw bar - hope they put the crab claw salad and ceviche on the menu soon!

Taylor K.Taylor Konigseder: Great date spot. Cocktail menu is super impressive, as is their food menu. Tried the pork belly lettuce cup tacos and albacore tuna ceviche. Both appetizers were perfect!

NanaenayNanaenay: Get lots of things to share so you can really take in what this place has to offer. So. Good. Musts: Ceviche w/ tiger's milk, Chicken-Fried Lobster, Salted Candy Bar dessert - & the BBQ Pork Cupcake.