In the sprawling culinary landscape of Chicago, there’s a silent, upstream swimmer capturing the hearts (and forks) of the city’s food aficionados: salmon. This isn’t just any fish tale; it’s a quest for the best salmon in town, where the stakes are high and the fillets are perfectly cooked. Whether it’s smoked, grilled, or ingeniously crafted into a dish that could double as art, Chicago’s chefs are turning the salmon game on its head. Forget the Windy City’s gusts; here, it’s all about the gustatory delights of omega-3s. So, strap on your bibs and prepare to navigate the rivers of buttery, flaky goodness. We’re casting our nets wide to reel in the ultimate salmon dish, proving that even in a city famed for its meats and treats, there’s plenty of room for seafood to shine. Warning: you might just fall hook, line, and sinker for what we’ve found.


Brown Bag Seafood Co.

Catch 35

Hagen's Fish Market

Joe's Seafood

Lure Fishbar

McCormick & Schmick's

Roka Akor

RPM Seafood

Steak 48

The Capital Grille


Did we miss any Chicago salmon favorites?