Seafood with a Mexican bent delivered in a bright, festive space inside a boat-shaped building.

Address: 1035 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: (773) 486-6850

Caviar & vodka are highlighted at this chic Eastern European spot serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Address: 2700 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: (773) 661-9577

Hip BYOB spot for Cajun-style shellfish cooked in a bag, plus garlic noodles, wings & popsicles offering seafood style boil-in-the-bags.

Address: 2529 N Milwaukee Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: (773) 360-8332

Seafood hot spot pairing inventive shared plates with creative cocktails in a buzzy, modern space. GT Fish & Oyster opened its doors in 2010. The seafood focused menu by Giuseppe Tentori is a combination of 50% modern dishes and 50% traditional dishes all served as sharable.

Address: 531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Phone: (312) 929-3501

Classic Mexican Style Nayarit.

Address: 4318 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Phone: (773) 799-8087

Located in a bright and airy 6,000 square foot space at 551 N. Ogden in the city’s West Town neighborhood, Big Star Mariscos features a handful of longstanding Big Star favorites, as well as the strong drinks, great tunes and open-air patio fans have grown to love over the course of nearly 15 years. However, with Kahan and longtime Big Star Culinary Director Chris Miller at the helm, Big Star Mariscos will also introduce a new menu of coastal seafood offerings, as well as a takeout window and curbside service. Follow along @bigstarmariscos for opening updates.

Address: 551 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Phone: (312) 521-5169