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Bar - Legal Sea Foods - Harborside, Boston, MA
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Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.5
4.5
5915 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Legal Sea Food's 20,000 square foot flagship property on the Boston Waterfront, comprising of three floors under one (retractable) roof. You'll find a nod to our heritage on the first floor hull, with a casual menu of seafood favorites with a twist and an oyster bar. The second floor hosts private events and parties with water views. Those that visit the third floor promenade deck will enjoy a four-season rooftop lounge with a retractable glass roof and walls for cocktails and bites. All aboard! Located in the Seaport District, Legal Sea Foods - Harborside is within easy walking distance to the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Leader Bank Pavilion and hotels including the Renaissance Boston Waterfront, Westin Waterfront and Seaport.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 112 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party contact
    Shion Hara: (617) 530-9452
  • Neighborhood
    Seaport
  • Parking details
    Validation: $2/hr discount for up to 2 hours in the Park Lane Garage. Valet parking is available daily and during hours of operation for $21 with our validation stamp. 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 5,915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston

    Most Booked

5,915 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Our server was wonderful and they have so many gluten free options. It was great having fried gluten free calamari. It was just a little loud and crowded, unfortunately the patio wasn’t open.

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  2. Lisa

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first stop for decades. Food and service are always great. Fresh seafood and sides - especially the stuffed lobster. Shouldn’t be missed!

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  3. JohnA

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is so important, and Legal always does it right. Our primary waiter was friendly, accommodating, informative, and responsive, as were the others who waited our table. The setting is beautiful, and the food at Legal's never disappoints. My Tuna Burger sandwich and fries were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, even memorable. It sometimes gets a little loud, but it was manageable.

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  4. NYCMJJ1970

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service was excellent. My only issue was that my meal, Mexican cod, was very salty. The other dishes we had were very good.

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  5. LauraEM

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great, fresh seafood and good service for a price! Nice location right on the wharf. Legal Seafoods is always consistently quality, and this location delivers.

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  6. azchar

    Phoenix

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    On an overnight trip to Boston, we wanted a good meal close to our hotel. Wow! This place is popular based on how many people were there. We had a drink at the bar and then were seated for delicious lobster bisque followed by the crab cake appetizer. The crab cake comes with a small mixed greens salad, and the cakes itself were excellent. No fillers...just lots of crab. Our waitress was attentive but not overbearing. We thought it was a bit pricey (we are from the southwest). Definitely give it a try!

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  7. StephanieH

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! I had the Crab cake dinner and my hubby had the cioppini. The red sangria was so good. The only disappointment was the coffee.

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  8. LindaB

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You offer gluten free options. For us, with a daughter who has celiac, that tops ALL other considerations.

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  9. cocoarmy

    Louisville

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Started with the Stuffies -- yum. The fish and chips were great. Ended with the Boston Cream Pie. Enjoyed sitting out on the patio in the lovely weather.

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  10. LouisS

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a wonderful meal! Really enjoyed the clam chowder. The lobster was fantastic. Our waitress was so helpful and kind. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

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  11. Steve

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food!!!! Little on the high side but it's worth it. Nice views of the harbor. Would go back, Excellent food!!!

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  12. floridafoodie

    Atlanta Metro

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Legal Seafood never disappoints! Predictably perfect every time!

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  13. GraemeC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely food, fantastic harborside location for an early working supper.

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  14. Visitor

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love Legal Seafood! I've never had a bad meal. Service is always friendly. Cocktails are delicious. The Harborside location has a great view and ambiance. We loved our lobster roll and crab roll last night!

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  15. RyanB

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a must when we are back in Boston. This time was no exception and still wonderful

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  16. osmanw

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent views of the harbor, and the service was exceptional. The food lived up to expectations

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  17. nancy

    Pittsburgh

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service!!!

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  18. Tibby

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and our young server was absolutely precious and so efficient. She made it a wonderful Experience!!!wish I knew her name. Her parents were from Brazil!!

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  19. kso123

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The servers and host staff were accomodating of our oddly numbered group, thanks to them we had a great time!

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  20. SallieP

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly accommodating server. Best clam chowder. Better than Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Hyannis other Boston restaurant.

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  21. Schro

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Chairs didn't have backs on them, so not as comfortable as it could be, but great location, food, and service. Lighting was too bright.

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  22. TonyaJ

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was amazing, birthday celebration was enjoyed by all. Thank you for being wonderful host to us

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  23. YaLzQ

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, the food was really good and very nice the view !

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  24. Cheryll

    Detroit

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I had the lobster roll for $44.00 and it wasn’t as good as the one I had at a roadside diner. I was disappointed!

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  25. JanD

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived at Noon and got a fabulous seat outside overlooking the water. Our server Michael was helpful and a lot of fun. We had the Sea Cuterie for a starter which was enough for two. Lobster bisque had plenty of lobster! My husband said his Manhattan was excellent. Highly recommend!

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  26. Marilyn

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Amazing food. Service was great but kitchen overlooked our soup order which was to precede our entree. Server quickly corrected this.

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  27. Kimoc

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    My husband and I dined here before going to a concert at the Garden. It was not busy when we arrived. We sat outside on a warm misty deck which was pleasant. Our server took a while to come over, then quite a while after I ordered a glass of wine. Our food was very good although my husband's was on the cold side. The server never came back to ask about the food, inquire about another drink or refill our water. When he did return after we were ready for the check, he took each of our dishes and scraped the leftover food onto one dish before clearing, very unappetizing. I don't think I have ever had that happen in another restaurant.

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  28. RonC

    Oklahoma City

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    My Fisherman’s platter was a joke. 2 shrimp, a normal size oysters and a few tiny ones, a little calamari and a big piece of white fish half cooked. They ran out of clams so my daughter ordered her second choice. Apparently they ran out of normal items on the platter also. I would not recommend Harborside to anyone.

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  29. RichardC

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food quality for fish and lobster was excellent. The fries were hard and overcooked but my server replaced them with hot and fresh. So OK

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  30. SusanC

    San Antonio

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate here late on a Saturday night after a Red Sox game. We're from Tennessee and were looking for a great lobster experience. The service was fantastic, the hostess was so kind to work with and the food was EXCELLENT. Couldn't have been more pleased. Highly recommend

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The service and vibe was great. But the price for the lobster mac was insane when it was basically just a pile of overpowering cheese sauce. We also saw a mouse running through the restaurant as we were leaving.

    1 person found this helpful

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar and shared a delicious meal! The mussels were outstanding and the side of fries with malt vinegar hit the spot. Perfection.

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  33. ChefChas

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    We had the worst waiter , he should not of been working and he needs to brush up on his English, We saw him three times when we sat down when he took the order when we paid ! The stuff lobster tail was way overpriced lobster was dry it wouldn’t even come out of the shell it was ridiculous, The lobster roll was OK I don’t think that was 8 ounces of lobster and the roll stupidly stuck out 2 inches on each side of the lobster to make the sandwich look bigger !! it is the local tourist trap ! Never Again very disappointing.

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  34. DianeL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Scallops cooked to perfection lobster outstanding busy atmosphere but nice to hear laughter and glasses clinking We couldn’t eat outside because of the rain but had a table inside overlooking the harbor Perfect evening to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary We’ll be back!

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  35. ElizabethR

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Legal Seafood!!! My husband and I had the most delicious meal we continue to talk about how awesome it was days later!!!! The quality of the food is absolutely beyond fresh and fantastic, the service was great, and this is by far one of our top 2 favorite seafood restaurants in the USA!!!! Highly recommend!!!

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  36. Alver87

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met our expectations in terms of quality and service. Both impeccable.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Locale normale cibo normale voto 6 aspettavo altro

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  38. RobertM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience5
    Our group was seated for 15 minutes without being acknowledged by any wait staff. We finally were able to get someone's attention to inquire who would be waiting on us. But it still took another 6 minutes before somebody actually came over to our table to take our order. We explained we needed to leave in an hour for the airport. Unfortunately, they got my meal wrong and had to take it back. By the time they brought my correct meal back (about 25 minutes), everyone had finished their lunch and we needed to leave for the airport so I never got to have my meal. I think this was an isolated incident, though. Our group goes there all the time and I will say this is the first time that I've had a disappointing experience at the restaurant. It has a wonderful view and typically very good food. Our group will probably return, but our next visit to the Seaport District area we might also check out 75 on Liberty Wharf or Temazcal Tequila which are both on the same block.

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  39. DeborahP

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    the most amazing swordfish ever! view from patio was beautiful

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  40. Tomi

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Easy location with harbour views. Legal's seafood is good, service was friendly but not very professional... must be tough getting good, experienced these days since this phenomenon applies to most restaurants we've visited over the last 10 days. The Seafood Platter was good. Our sitting area was pretty run down, not cool since I had a guest with us.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Legal Sea Foods - Harborside using the Order Online button. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 477-2900.

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside is rated 4.5 stars by 5915 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 112 times today

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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
  • 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 is available daily and during hours of operation for $21 with our validation stamp. 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
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