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Legal Sea Foods - Harborside, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.5 (6634)
$30 and under
Seafood
270 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 148 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host a social gathering or business reception with us – your guests will toast your choice of venue. Private dining at Legal Harborside – Boston offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. We customize every menu and finishing detail.
  • Private party contact
    Liz Finley & Taylor DeLeo: (617) 530-9470
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    270 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210
  • Neighborhood
    Seaport
  • Parking details
    Validation: $2/hr discount for up to 2 hours in the Park Lane Garage. Valet parking (cash only) is available daily and during hours of operation for $26 with our validation stamp. Parking is also available across the street at the Ora Seaport Garage. 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 6,634 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a "beautiful location." Known for its "best lobster rolls ever," the restaurant features a varied seafood menu that pleases all tastes. With "attentive staff" and "amazing harbor views," it's a Boston favorite.
6,634 Reviews

  1. Deborah

    Hawaii29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great experience. Even though it was busy, we didn’t feel rushed. We let our server chose a selection of oysters and she did an amazing job between sweet and briny selections. I had the cioppino and my husband had the clams linguine, both were large portions. We were celebrating our anniversary and ended with the bon bons. Highly recommend!

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  2. Lisa

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Overpriced for the quality of food. Won’t return

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  3. Marisa

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my favorite Legal Seafoods location. You can’t beat the view and the location. The restaurant itself is inviting and has a lively vibe. The roof deck bar is fabulous.

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  4. Robert

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! We really enjoyed everything about the experience!

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  5. Chris VIP

    South Carolina9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably the best lobster rolls ever consumed (and my wife grew up in Maine)!

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  6. Chris

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal and atmosphere over looking the harbor was perfect Lobster rolls and fresh oysters were as excellent

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  7. Gary VIP

    St. Louis10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Price range listed on OpenTable is a gross under estimate. My wife and I got lobsters split a salad and had each had a glass of wine. Bill with tip was north of $200. However, it was totally worth it! Welcome to Boston.

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  8. eric VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was poor quality, not fresh steak tips tasted like the meat was spoiled appetizer were also not fresh. Our server was an older gentleman – I am very empathetic towards the elderly, but this gentleman should not be working in the service industry. He was exceptionally slow and unaware didn’t check in on our food. The only thing he was quick about Was processing our credit card and giving us the machine for his tip. I used to live in the Seaport, but haven’t been here for about four years. It’s unfortunate. This used to be one of the best spots in the area. It seems like it has really fallen off a cliff as far as quality service and value

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  9. Kristin

    Indiana13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great waterside meal with my family the first night we were in Boston. We chose Legal Sea Foods because of their broad menu and indeed there was something for everyone. We had great service and they even were able to seat us early. Would definitely recommend this location.

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  10. Andy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Great view, even in the fog. Service was unacceptably bad

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 477-2900.

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside is rated 4.5 stars by 6634 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 148 times today
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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 (cash only) is available daily and during hours of operation for $26 with our validation stamp. Parking is also available across the street at the Ora Seaport Garage. 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/
  • Phone number
    (617) 477-2900
  • Private party facilities
    Host a social gathering or business reception with us – your guests will toast your choice of venue. Private dining at Legal Harborside – Boston offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. We customize every menu and finishing detail.
  • Private party contact
    Liz Finley & Taylor DeLeo: (617) 530-9470
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