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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.3 (6050)
$31 to $50
Seafood
255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
A local and visitor favorite, our Long Wharf location is perfectly situated near Boston's Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, and the New England Aquarium. Enjoy a seafood meal after exploring the city or embark on a cruise right from our doorstep. With an open lounge, large bar, private dining space, and seasonal patio, Long Wharf is a quintessential Boston dining experience. Dine on local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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) 742-5300
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-long-wharf/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, 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 - Long Wharf can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
  • Neighborhood
    Faneuil Hall
  • Cross street
    Atlantic Ave.
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings, daily after 4:30pm. Park at discounted rates for up to 4 hours in the Boston Harbor Garage, located at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Milk Street.
  • Public transit
    Aquarium Station (Blueline)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 6,050 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service." Guests praise the "friendly, speedy service" and "excellent" seafood dishes like clam chowder and lobster rolls. The location near the Boston Aquarium is ideal, with a "great atmosphere" and "outstanding" staff.
6,051 Reviews

  1. Konni

    Atlanta28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal of Swordfish and husband had Lobster. Very fresh with many sides to choose from. Service was spot on, even though very busy for the 4th. We did not feel rushed or hurried and had a great time celebrating our Anniversary. Would highly recommend this restaurant! Nice wine list, but no room for yummy desserts

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  2. Christina

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Making another reservation!

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  3. Jack

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It felt like our server kept forgetting about us. We were the last table in his section. The couple next to us, who sat down after us, already had drinks and an appetizer before we got menus. We twice had to get up and walk around the restaurant to find our waiter—I’ve never done that before. The food was good, but the server’s inattention made the experience less than enjoyable.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded today
    Dear Jack, Thank you for writing and sharing this feedback! We appreciate all of your comments and will address these few areas of concern with our staff. Please get in touch the next time you are joining us and we will ensure a better experience. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  4. Anne

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a restaurant called Legal Seafood, I was expecting more seafood choices. The fish for the fish taco was good but the taco shell was stale. I took the fish out and ate it that way. The fish was good. The waitress was wonderful.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded today
    Dear Anne, Thanks so much for writing. We are pleased that you enjoyed your meal and service and will pass along the good feedback to our teams. We will take note of your comments about the wait time and will work to resolve this issue. Thanks again for sharing and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  5. Ashland

    South Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and food. We sat outside. Inside is noisy and crowded. Recommend outside seating. Great service and food.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded today
    Dear Ashland, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you on your next visit! Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  6. Danielle

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a late reservation because we had been traveling and nothing else was open late. We never felt rushed, and our server took excellent care of us even though he was checking everyone out of their section as the staff was closing the restaurant. Wish we had gotten his name. He was awesome
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Danielle, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you on your next visit! Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  7. Katie

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow service, no sense of urgency or concern for refills unless we asked. 375 before tip for 5 people for dinner. Upgraded service would’ve made it feel more worth it. 
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Katie, Thank you for writing and sharing this feedback! We appreciate all of your comments and will address these few areas of concern with our staff. Please get in touch the next time you are joining us, and we will ensure a better experience. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  8. Lois VIP

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, excellent seafood and sides. I highly recommend Legal Seafoods. Enjoyed eating our meal outdoors.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Losi, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you on your next visit! Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  9. Erin VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great will definely be back and everything was fresh
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Erin, Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you on your next visit! Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  10. Kendra

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated in the bar area, which was fine. Unfortunately, our server made the experience unpleasant. She was overly aggressive with her so-called humor, constantly interrupting us between bites and making awkward jokes about us not finishing every bite on our plate. The lobster tasted like harbor water, and even the butter had no flavor. To top it off, the server kept pulling out her phone to show us other places we could eat—she was all over the place. I genuinely feel sorry for anyone else who ends up with her as their server. Her comedic timing was terrible, and overall, she was just awful. I won’t be coming back—definitely not worth the price for subpar harbor food and a chaotic dining experience.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Kendra, Thank you very much for writing. I sincerely apologize that your visit did not meet expectations. We pride ourselves on our high level of service and food quality, and we are truly sorry that they were not up to par for your experience. I have addressed your concerns with my culinary and service teams to ensure that these issues are resolved. If you would like to discuss further, please contact me at 617-742-5300. Best, Joanna, General Manager

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 742-5300.

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf is rated 4.3 stars by 6050 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 times today
Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Atlantic Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Faneuil Hall
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings, daily after 4:30pm. Park at discounted rates for up to 4 hours in the Boston Harbor Garage, located at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Milk Street.
  • Public transit
    Aquarium Station (Blueline)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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