Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

Name: Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square
Address: 355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142
Telephone: (617) 864-3400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (1923)

$31 to $50

Seafood

355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Healthy

Legal Sea Foods was founded over 70 years ago in Cambridge, and our Kendall Square location continues the legacy with a recently renovated space. Find us near MIT and the local business district, as well as the Marriott Hotel and the Cambridgeshire Galleria and Museum of Science. Our Cambridge location offers a bar, booth and table seating, private dining room, and seasonal patio, catering to residents, office workers, and tourists alike. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 864-3400
Website
https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/cambridge-kendall-square/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432

Location
355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Ames Street
Parking details
Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.
Public transit
Kendall/MIT (Red Line) “T” stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

What 1,923 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square offers a dependable dining experience with standout items like the "lobster roll" and "Boston Cream Pie." While some find service slow, others highlight outstanding staff like Jake, who provides "fantastic service." The restaurant is praised for being a "great place all around" with consistent quality and attentive service.

1,923 Reviews

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Matthew
Upstate New York1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our table was ready when we arrived even though we were early. The server (Skyler) was friendly and attentive and do an excellent job. Food was excellent and was brought promptly and was delicious.
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Eleanor
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was the worst experience we have ever had at legal seafood. We will NEVER go back. We ordered the fried clam dinner as an appetizer. I am positive the clams that came out were bad not only were they not crispy, they were actually greasy and smashed together like mush. We have grown up in New England eating fried clams China including ant Legal Seafood and these were by far the worst we have ever had or seen brought to a table. Sadly, the waitress from had no idea what they were supposed to look like or she wouldn’t have brought them to the table. The manager never came over and apologized. We canceled anything else we had ordered and we left the restaurant. We paid for our cocktails and a salad one of our guests ate.
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Michael
Montreal / Quebec7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was our first experience at this location.Not what we expect from Legal Sea Foods, which is a "go to" for us. Our out of town guests were unimpressed, rightly so. All four of us agree the food was fresh, good ingredients, but bland. The service was horrible. Our server worked hard, I gave her a full proper tip. But she was overwhelmed, we had to ask for everything, even water. She avoided eye contact, but I empathize. This location needs improvement. We will not return.
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jenny VIP
New York City95 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Why are they taking out the lobster bisque? :( please keep it on the menu
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James
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Quiet, relaxed place for a Saturday night. Pretty much what you’d expect from a legals, no more, no less.
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Eric VIP
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Some great lunch specials. They were able to quickly seat our large group, but service was a bit slow; there seemed to be a limited number of servers. That said, it was a tasty, enjoyable meal.
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Andrew
Ottawa1 review
2.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food (especially the sea food) and excellent service - but they do close quite promptly so be prepared to eat quickly if you prefer a later dinner.
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Tom VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA18 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was very subpar. The Brussel sprouts were undercooked and very bitter. The rice pilaf was stone cold, and the sea bass was average. Service was good. A real waste of money from our standpoint. There are so many other good restaurants to choose from. Please do.
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Patricia VIP
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Local oysters were excellent. Everything else was just good.
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Philip
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our wives got the halibut, it was very good. I got the tuna. It was mediocre. My friend got the chilled lobster roll, it was very good. The Boston Cream Pie was good.
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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square is rated 4.1 stars by 1923 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Ames Street
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.
Public transit
Kendall/MIT (Red Line) “T” stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/cambridge-kendall-square/
Phone number
(617) 864-3400
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Private dining

Private Dining Room

Entire Venue

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Popular dishes

CRAB CAKE & SHRIMP

CALAMARI CRISPY FRIED

OYSTERS OF THE DAY

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What 1,923 people are saying

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