McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSSR) today announced the opening of its Schaumburg, Illinois restaurant, marking its third location in the greater Chicago area.

?Schaumburg township is among the leading communities in retail sales in the state of Illinois, and we are very excited to add McCormick & Schmick's to this fast-growing and dynamic mix,? commented Doug Schmick, chairman and CEO of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. ?We are eager to leverage the brand recognition we have established in downtown Chicago with the opening of our Schaumburg restaurant, and look forward to continuing to provide our fresh seafood offerings to our Chicago-area guests.?

The Schaumburg McCormick & Schmick's is located at 1140 East Higgins Road in Schaumburg, Illinois. The restaurant seats approximately 250 guests and consists of approximately 7,500 square feet.

About McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. is a leading seafood restaurant operator in the affordable upscale dining segment. The Company now operates 73 restaurants, including 68 restaurants in the United States and five restaurants in Canada under The Boathouse brand. McCormick & Schmick's has successfully grown over the past 35 years by focusing on serving a broad selection of fresh seafood. McCormick & Schmick's inviting atmosphere and high quality, diverse menu offering and compelling price-value proposition appeals to a diverse base of casual diners, families, travelers and the business community.

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