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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.3 (6035)
$31 to $50
Seafood
255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 117 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 6,035 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

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf offers "consistently great" seafood in a prime location by the aquarium. Diners rave about the "fantastic tasting food" and "superb beers." Highlights include clam chowder, baked stuffed lobster, and shrimp ceviche. Service is "outstanding," though some note occasional seating and service delays.
6,035 Reviews

  1. Carolyn

    London20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for 8 on a Sunday evening at 7:30pm after our whale watching cruise. They seated us within 10min of arrival at a round table right by the door. The restaurant was loud and didn’t feel especially clean. Our food was ok but over-seasoned and -sauced. The nachos were yummy but could’ve been bigger. The broccoli was great but corn was soggy and the sole with chimichurri was soggy too. I remember the rolls being softer and denser - these were hard on the outside and empty inside. Overall, the location can’t be beat at the pier but for the price, not sure I’d go again.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Carolyn, 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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  2. Jim VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant did not have ice and ran out of lemons Ordered our wine 15 min before our food yet our food arrived before our wine. Terrible experience
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Jim, 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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  3. Jennifer VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered 2 mussel apps. Lobster cone and shrimp cone. Over the course of 20 min we were told that none of the items were available. I then ordered Boston cream pie. Not available. Ridiculous. Nothing taken off tab. No sincere apology. Terrible all around. Except for the bartenders
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Jennifer, I would like to extend my sincere apologies for your experience at Legal Sea Foods. We appreciate the feedback and take these comments very seriously. If agreeable with you, I will address the issues with my staff. Please contact me at 617-742-5300 at your convenience. Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  4. Anna

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed a belated Father’s Day Lunch with family. We really appreciated the gluten -free options on the menu for one of our party, We had soft drinks and appetizers: calamari, chicken nachos, edamame and bang bang cauliflower. We were ready to enjoy our seafood entrees - one of the Dads had requested fish/seafood. Cajun Fisherman’s platter was not noticeably spiced, but otherwise fine. Fish and chips hit the spot. One tuna was not medium rare - more like medium well. Salmon and other tuna were fine. Haddock and sole were good. Our service was Outstanding!!!! . Thank you.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Anna, 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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  5. John VIP

    Greater Boston74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ricardo was an excellent waiter. The Ghost Tequila drink was awesome.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear John, 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. Yvonne

    Yorkshire19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and came out quickly. Our server struggled within her section keeping up with drinks and follow up. Overall good experience
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Yvonne, 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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  7. jennifer

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a reservation for a month and was sat at the bar area at a high top table in the corner service was terrible - not the greatest experience. Server never checked on us and not very personable- will not be back
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Jennifer, 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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  8. Karin VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We returned after a disappointing visit a few years ago... And boy are we glad we did! Everything tasted fantastic! Friendly, speedy service! Wonderful location!!!! Looking forward to our next visit!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Karin, 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 at your next visit! Best, Joanna, General Manager

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  9. Elaine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must go to for dinner when in Boston! Black cod prepared to perfection!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Elaine! We're thrilled to hear that Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf is a must-visit for you when you're in Boston. It's great to know that you enjoyed our black cod - it's one of our favorites too! We're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experiences, and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to see you again soon for another delicious meal!

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  10. Terri

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & great service for our group of 12.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Terri, We're thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf meal and found our service to be great! We always aim to provide delicious food and great service, so your positive feedback means a lot to us. We're looking forward to welcoming you and your group back for another enjoyable dining experience soon. 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 6035 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 117 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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