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Legal Sea Foods - Harborside, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.5
4.5
6024 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

7:00 PM


Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.

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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
  • 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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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Roof Deck Party!

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Ring in the New Year at Legal Harborside’s Roof Deck Party! Join us on December 31st from 9PM-1AM on the third floor full-season roof deck for DJ entertainment, great views of the Harbor fireworks show, and a complimentary toast of Paula Kornell Bubbles at midnight from Vintage Wine Estates. Tickets are $50 each, ages 21+ please, and dress for the occasion! Open seating, ticket allows entry to the roof. Please check in the host upon arrival. Our regular roof menu items and a featured dessert menu will be available for purchase.

What 6,024 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

6,024 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood, as usual. Service was fast and everyone had a great time. Thanks!

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  2. DebraO

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and server were wonderful! But it took took 45 minutes to get our food.

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  3. HeatherR

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Has a nice table for 5 and close to the windows to see the water. Had family in for the Army/Navy game, all had a wonderful meal.

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  4. DianneB

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service was great. It was packed so it was a little loud but overall it was a wonderful experience.

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  5. GerganaA

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Used to be my fav place, not the food had become so bad. Ceasar salad was worse than a low chain place

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  6. NatashaB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Legal Seafood’s Harborside restaurant. I recently celebrated my birthday 🥳 there and the experience was phenomenal‼️ The food, staff, ambiance and don’t forget the seaport with its magnificent views! I couldn’t be more pleased.

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  7. ThomasM

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great spot--great food, good wine selection and awesonme views of Boston Harbor.

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  8. GoSox

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, amazing food, so convenient to valet park.. a wonderful evening on the harbor. Thank you!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish and chips was way too oily and we felt rushed by the waiter to finish our meal.

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  10. SandraC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to wait a bit long to order...the waiter came several times every 2 min then he left us alone for a bit too long....

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Berkshire

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , fab service and enjoyable experience

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  12. Micky11

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was great. We enjoyed the dinner very much

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect spot on a cold rainy night. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good and portions were abundant. Best part was our waitress Mia, who was very friendly and personable.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food! Had a great experience.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Food, very attentive waiter. Nice location.

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  16. MaryM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am gluten free and this was the first time for me in the US to have GF fish and chips with a guarantee of safety!!! It was excellent!

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  17. JillB

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, server missed an order and was not available to correct when it was left on the bill.

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  18. JaneB

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster was absolutely delicious and our server, Nikki, was fantastic!!

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  19. RobynAnnN

    San Diego

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Legal is one of our favorite spots since we were kids! It never disappoints!

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  20. Annie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Food was very good. $2.00 oyster was a nice addition from 3-5pm

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  21. BethO

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you sit on the first floor, you need to grab the tables right next to the windows. What a view, you’re basically sitting on the harbor. Fantastic food, and they don’t rush you out the door which is really nice. Highly recommend!

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  22. EduardoH

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As good as advertised. Gr8 food and ambiance!!! Service is very good and friendly.

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  23. AnthonyS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Would never waste the time to go back. Started at the bar With the bartender, not making drinks very well, and seemingly annoyed when bothered. The dinner was subpar at best with one dinner being made completely wrong in the very in attentive waiter. Once again, seemed annoyed when I asked for anything. One dinner was made wrong, and after dealing with the inattentiveness, we decided to call it a night pay our tab and left

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, highly recommended. Great clam chowder, and fish.

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  25. Donella

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Legal Sea Foods has both wonderful food and service. We are grateful for the consistency of the quality experience there.

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  26. patrickn

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service great, atmosphere great. Expensive for the level of quality but that’s Ok. Only real gripe is that the lobster roll is actually very tasteless… You can get much nicer lobster rolls at dive bars

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  27. YoungH

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    really enjoyed the beautiful view and festive vibe

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting legal seafood! Was underwhelmed by the sides, especially the fries. Also, noticed the wine glasses were unkempt (first one had a chip, second had lipstick on it). Great location and atmosphere otherwise!

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  29. GlenF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, best tuna I ever had. Grilled vegetables were great!

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  30. Nonna

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was good but two of 4 entrees were cold. Long times between someone checking on us. Had to remind server to bring ordered or requested items. Food took very long to arrive.

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  31. ElizabethOutToEat

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The herb crusted salmon and the seared scallops from the legal test kitchen menu were outstanding! Our server was sensitive to my friends gluten free dietary needs. They made some modifications to one of the dishes for him. My son loved the fried chicken thighs from the surf and turf menu. It really is such a fun ambience, I loved it! Our server was excellent and we will definitely be back soon.

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  32. CarlosS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter was excellent the manager was excellent the food there was a couple things I didn't like but then that's my taste everything was pretty nice the noise wasn't bad

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  33. Jimbo

    New York Area

    146 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    146 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All good. Location, food , service. Crab Cake was great.

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  34. Jimbo

    New York Area

    146 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    146 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great seafood. Excellent view of Harbor. Boston Cream Pie was delicious.

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  35. angelam

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations for 7:45 but weren't seated until 8:15. We are from California and wanted to try the seafood that New England is renown for. We ordered clam chowder and it was very good, not too thick and with plenty of clams in it. For the main course we ordered their seafood platter to share. It was very disappointing and deceiving looking as there was a thick layer of soggy french fries which took a lot of space underneath the seafood, and the seafood on top of the fries was all fried to a crisp in some sort of batter which made it taste all the same. It consisted mainly of small calamari, a couple of scallops, a couple of shrimp and a piece of fish that was unidentifiable. Again, because the seafood was all fried in the same batter it tasted all the same.

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  36. YolandaB

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our Anniversary dining was at a short table next to a tall bar where we only could see was the behinds of the waiters going back and forth to pick up drinks...The food was mix reviews my Husband order the swordfish was delicious and Myself the Haddock Which was okay..only reason was all the other restaurant haddock was perfect delicious.. but okay.. the price is what I expected.. The Manager and waitress was exceptional... so if the sitting was better we would have enjoyed ourselves.

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  37. Andie

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with a great view! I had the halibut special, and it was excellent!

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  38. KimberlyH

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Food is delicious and service was great.

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  39. JenF

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always always always the best seafood. Great view of the harbor. I always bring people from out of town here. It is the best of Boston.

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  40. DavidM

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our first visit to Harborside. We will go back soon.

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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 6024 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

7:00 PM


Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 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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