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Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

4.3 (2998)
$31 to $50
Seafood
558 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Step into the bustling energy of Downtown Crossing at our stylish Legal Sea Foods location. Featuring a modern look with black brick and glowing amber glass, guests can unwind in the lounge, at the large bar, or in the dining room overlooking our open kitchen. 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! Located near Boston's theater and financial districts, it's ideal for a pre-show dinner / post-performance catch-up or a get together with the team to celebrate a win.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 692-8888
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-downtown-crossing/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, 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 – Downtown Crossing can accommodate all your special event needs. Make a splash when you celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event with us.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    558 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings at the Lafayette Garage across the street at 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Weekdays before 4pm, get a $2/hour discount for up to two hours. Or park for $16 on weekdays after 4pm and all day on weekends.
  • Public transit
    Orange/Red Line: Downtown Crossing StationGreen Line: Boylston StationOrange Line: Chinatown Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,998 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for pre-theater dining, featuring "exceptional" seafood and attentive service. Guests appreciate the convenient location near the Opera House and the "phenomenal" fish dishes. With a gluten-free menu and consistent quality, it's a "favorite" spot for many.

2,998 Reviews

  1. Brandie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to this location every year for mothers day. As always the food was amazing we had oysters, calamari, tuna tataki, bang bang cauliflower for apps all great. Dinner we got the ribeye, stuffed lobster tail and cod loin. Everything was delicious. Our server was also amazing I forget his name. Too bad he was great!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Brandie, Thank you for choosing Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing for your Mother's Day celebration! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our oysters, calamari, tuna tataki, bang bang cauliflower, and the ribeye, stuffed lobster tail, and cod loin. It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad that our server made your experience memorable. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again next year. Best, Douglas Anderson General Manager

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  2. Maureen

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess greeted us warmly. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Our server was helpful and efficient. Thank you!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Maureen, Thank you very much for the wonderful star review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Our hosts are an excellent asset to our team, I will let them know to keep up the good work! Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Douglas Anderson, General Manager

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  3. Madelyn

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great but our waitress was terrific!!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded on May 8, 2025
    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the wonderful star review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience and the service. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Douglas Anderson, General Manager

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  4. Pat

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent Eden and dragon salmon rolls… perfect pre-theater delicious dining!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Pat! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Eden and dragon salmon rolls and that they made your pre-theater dining experience delightful. We're always striving to offer the best food and service to our customers, so your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to see you again soon at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing! Best, Douglas Anderson General Manager

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  5. Sam

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to celebrate a birthday, and was very disappointed in the food. The fish was not cooked well (some spots were raw), mashed potatoes ice cold, broccoli not fresh, rice pilaf flavorless. Service was inattentive. There are better choices for seafood in Boston!

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  6. Judith

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love that Legal Seafoods is gluten-free. The fish is phenomenal and the atmosphere whether on a date or with friends is perfect.

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  7. Meiko VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but service was not good! We wait a while (at least 15 mins) for our server to attend to us!

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  8. Jay VIP

    Tampa13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    All was good. Not fantastic…but good. Seemed very corporate.

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  9. Helen VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was beyond slow. Particularly for a restaurant in the theater district.

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  10. Gary

    Greensboro14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and vibe. Very cool. Clam chowder and lobster were amazing
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hey Gary! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, service, and vibe at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing. It's great to know that our clam chowder and lobster were a hit! We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. Thanks again for your review! Douglas Anderson General Manager

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 692-8888.

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing is rated 4.3 stars by 2998 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing 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
9:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

558 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings at the Lafayette Garage across the street at 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Weekdays before 4pm, get a $2/hour discount for up to two hours. Or park for $16 on weekdays after 4pm and all day on weekends.
  • Public transit
    Orange/Red Line: Downtown Crossing StationGreen Line: Boylston StationOrange Line: Chinatown Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-downtown-crossing/
  • Phone number
    (617) 692-8888
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing can accommodate all your special event needs. Make a splash when you celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event with us.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
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