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Legal Sea Foods - Harborside, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.6 (6656)
$30 and under
Seafood
270 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 158 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 477-2900
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host a social gathering or business reception with us – your guests will toast your choice of venue. Private dining at Legal Harborside – Boston offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. We customize every menu and finishing detail.
  • Private party contact
    Liz Finley & Taylor DeLeo: (617) 530-9470
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    270 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210
  • Neighborhood
    Seaport
  • Parking details
    Validation: $2/hr discount for up to 2 hours in the Park Lane Garage. Valet parking (cash only) is available daily and during hours of operation for $26 with our validation stamp. Parking is also available across the street at the Ora Seaport Garage. Transient boat parking: Liberty Wharf Marina. Liberty Wharf Marina link: http://www.libertywharf.co/docks/reservations/
  • Public transit
    Silver Line Way (Silver Line)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 6,656 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside offers "amazing chowder and lobster rolls," a great waterside dining experience with "fantastic seafood," and a lively atmosphere. The restaurant boasts "beautiful harbor views" and attentive service, making it a preferred spot for both special occasions and casual outings. Highly recommended for seafood lovers!
6,656 Reviews

  1. Dr. Richard

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were celebrating our 39th Wedding Anniversary and we had an excellent lunch. My wife had the fish tacos and I have ( of course ) the Lobster Roll. We both shared the mussels. Kudos to our serer Krystal V. for her friendly service and taking a photo of us celebrating #39 ! I have a hearing issue and the reception staff found us a perfect table. Our cocktails were a special treat and at the end of the meal Krystal V. brought us vanilla ice cream balls covered in chocolate ( oh so good ). Thank You Legals Harborside !

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  2. joann VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience and really good food. Our whole family really enjoyed the food and ambience.

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  3. Charles

    South Carolina12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Benjamin was a terrific host for our table, not just a server. Attentive, thoughtful suggestions and going above and beyond were hallmarks of the evening!

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  4. Ryan

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Dinner was phenomenal. Highly recommended for a nice night out!

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  5. JANETTE

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place but this time the service was a little lacking. We were there for a little over an hour. My husband ordered the swordfish with two sides. We never got the side of jasmine rice. They were making it forever, and the server came back twice and my husband was like it’s OK just don’t even bring it at this time. I already finished and $22 for the three buffalo shrimp was not worth it three big old puff pastry with 3 to 4 baby buffalo shrimps in inside will never order that again And the lobster in the lobster mac & cheese was overcooked chewy.

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  6. Robert VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Our server was excellent, and the food was great.

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  7. david

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    For Seafood restaurant-- the rolls and crabcakes good! The fish was mediocre =

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  8. Amy VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic. Food was delicious. We annoyed both the rooftop bar and the restaurant.

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  9. Suzanne VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate outside. It was lovely and peaceful. Our server was most attentive and food was delicious.

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  10. gail VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the patio with a lovely view of the harbor. Fish was cooked perfectly with generous portions. Not our first time at Legal and won’t be our last. Reliably good.

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 477-2900.

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside is rated 4.6 stars by 6656 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 158 times today
Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

270 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Seaport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validation: $2/hr discount for up to 2 hours in the Park Lane Garage. Valet parking (cash only) is available daily and during hours of operation for $26 with our validation stamp. Parking is also available across the street at the Ora Seaport Garage. Transient boat parking: Liberty Wharf Marina. Liberty Wharf Marina link: http://www.libertywharf.co/docks/reservations/
  • Public transit
    Silver Line Way (Silver Line)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/
  • Phone number
    (617) 477-2900
  • Private party facilities
    Host a social gathering or business reception with us – your guests will toast your choice of venue. Private dining at Legal Harborside – Boston offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. We customize every menu and finishing detail.
  • Private party contact
    Liz Finley & Taylor DeLeo: (617) 530-9470
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