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Wentworth Seafood House

Name: Wentworth Seafood House
Address: 2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616, US
Telephone: (312) 808-0899
Price range: moderate

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Wentworth Seafood House is one of the best chinese restaurants in Chicago for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Wentworth Seafood House is not interested in atmospherics or cocktail programming — it is interested in feeding a table the way Chinatown's best rooms always have: with technique that shows up in cold preparations as confidently as it does in a hot wok, and at a price point that makes the downtown markup feel like a tax on ambivalence. This is the kind of room that regulars organize their week around, the kind that rewards people who already know that serious Chinese cooking in Chicago lives on Wentworth Avenue and not in the West Loop. A price level two here means the kitchen is working hard on output that would cost twice as much a mile north, and by all accounts Wentworth holds up its end of that contract. The menu centers on exactly the dishes that define a kitchen's range. The Spicy Jellyfish is a cold appetizer that diners consistently point to as a measure of the kitchen's cold-side discipline — jellyfish preparation is unforgiving, and regulars report this version lands where it should. The Marinated Beef Shank Slice is known for its careful slicing and deeply savory cure, the kind of cold plate that signals whether a kitchen respects its prep work. On the hot side, the Szechuan Beef Casserole is reported to build heat gradually rather than bluntly, and the Classic Lamb Casserole carries the long-cooked richness that makes casseroles worth ordering in the first place. The House Princess Whole Chicken is widely regarded as the anchor order — the dish regulars reportedly plan the rest of the meal around, best suited to a table of three or more. The practical read: anchor the table with the Whole Chicken early and let the casseroles carry the back half of the meal. Weeknights are the call for smaller groups; the room fills quickly on weekends. Call ahead rather than walking in without a plan.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Best for

Group Dinner and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Chinatown | 2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

8.1/10

Phone

(312) 808-0899

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“Wentworth Seafood House is worth putting on the shortlist for Shrimp Rolls and Spicy Jellyfish—the two orders to build a first visit around.”

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Spicy Jellyfish

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Wentworth Seafood House menu: what to order

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Spicy Jellyfish

Marinated Beef Shank Slice

Szechuan Beef Casserole

Classic Lamb Casserole

House Princess Whole Chicken

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What makes Wentworth Seafood House worth the move

Wentworth Seafood House is a strong chinese option in Chinatown in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Shrimp Rolls and Spicy Jellyfish also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 610 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 610 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and dinner

Style

Chinese in Chinatown

Spend

moderate

Best for

Group Dinner dumplings dinner local

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Google rating: 9.2 from 610 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Shrimp Rolls, Spicy Jellyfish, Marinated Beef Shank Slice

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Address: 2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Phone: (312) 808-0899
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 8.1/10
Google rating: 9.2 (610 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Neighborhood: Chinatown

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What cuisine does Wentworth Seafood House serve?

Wentworth Seafood House is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, Chicago. Wentworth Seafood House is not interested in atmospherics or cocktail programming — it is interested in feeding a table the way Chinatown's best rooms always have: with technique that shows up in cold preparations as confidently as it does in a hot wok, and at a price point that makes the downtown markup feel like a tax on ambivalence.

What is Wentworth Seafood House best for?

Wentworth Seafood House is best for group dinner, dumplings, dinner, local. Wentworth Seafood House is a strong chinese option in Chinatown in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Shrimp Rolls and Spicy Jellyfish also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 610 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Wentworth Seafood House?

Wentworth Seafood House is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 610 reviews

What should I order at Wentworth Seafood House?

Start with Spicy Jellyfish, Marinated Beef Shank Slice, Szechuan Beef Casserole and Classic Lamb Casserole. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Wentworth Seafood House worth visiting?

Wentworth Seafood House holds a 9.2 Google rating from 610 reviews. Wentworth Seafood House is a strong chinese option in Chinatown in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Shrimp Rolls and Spicy Jellyfish also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 610 Google reviews.

Where is Wentworth Seafood House located?

Wentworth Seafood House is located at 2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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