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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.3
4.3
5984 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
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
  • 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
  • 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 5,984 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
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf offers "reliably delicious" seafood in a prime location near the aquarium, with standout dishes like clam chowder and lobster roll. The service is "excellent," and the atmosphere is casual, making it a great choice for families and seafood lovers alike. Enjoy a "wide range of options" on the menu.

5,984 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was our first time attending any legal sea food establishment. I was taken aback as I thought it would’ve been a little more formal dining than it actually was. The food was ok, not as impactful as I expected. I had the sea bass and unfortunately, it was very fishy. Tasted like seawater. My wife had the stuffed lobster tail and that was much better. Thank God it came with two tails so I was able to have one of the two. I honestly believe I would try another location based off of the amount of good reviews I heard and would like to give the benefit of the doubt.

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  2. miriana

    Detroit5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    From previous reviews I was expecting a different ambiance. The muscles were excellent The lobster roll was very good

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  3. Kelly VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    When you’re next to the aquarium during school vacation week, expect lots of kids and lots of noise! Our table contributed to it. Our waiter was amazing - brought our tired 2 year old an applesauce pouch and made sure her food came out super quickly. The grains bowl with tuna wasn’t great. But the trout and the shrimp were wonderful!

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  4. Christine-Véronique

    Montreal4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Legal Seafood! Everything was perfect! Our server spoke french! She was Great!

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  5. Lois VIP

    Greater Boston40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our dinners at Legal Seafoods, Long Wharf. We each had a generous fish meal, and the side dishes are also delicious. Our server, Charley, was excellent.

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  6. Enrique

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Muy caro, la comida es regular , mal atendido y ruidoso . No vale la pena
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on April 19, 2025
    Dear Enrique, 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 would like to learn more so that I may 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 Shalek Briski, General Manager

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  7. Debbie

    Portland1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horribly disappointed. The hostess made a point to point out to us that she was a muslin and then accused us of being rude! We had to leave the restaurant and never got to have service
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on April 19, 2025
    Dear Debbie, 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 would like to learn more so that I may 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 Shalek Briski, General Manager

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  8. Amy VIP

    Greater Boston47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for reliably delicious, high quality seafood, Legal is the best! We enjoyed the crab cake and shrimp combo as well as the grilled swordfish entrees. The sides were all delicious. Our server was excellent and very kind - we wanted to give him a shoutout here. Thank you, Render! Look forward to seeing you again next time we dine here! Also - if you like Rose wine, try the Miraval!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on April 15, 2025
    Dear Amy, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf! It's wonderful to know that our crab cake, shrimp combo, grilled swordfish entrees, and sides hit the mark for you. We're also glad that our service met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're excited to welcome you back next time you're in town! Thank you for your positive feedback. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Joanna Shalek Briski, General Manager

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  9. John VIP

    Greater Boston70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jazlynn was our waitress and she did a great job. Management needs to give her a big pay raise.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on April 15, 2025
    Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf. It's always a pleasure to know that our team's efforts are appreciated. We do strive to provide the best service to all our guests, and your feedback helps us to do just that. We're always looking for ways to improve, and your comments will certainly be taken into consideration. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Joanna Shalek Briski, General Manager

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  10. Ken

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this Legal location as a great combo with the aquarium. Always good food, but even better is the staff. Efficient, kind and always on top of things.. can’t recommend enough
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on April 8, 2025
    Hi Ken, We're thrilled to hear that Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf is a great combination with the aquarium! It's wonderful to know that our staff's efficiency, kindness, and attentiveness have consistently impressed you. We're always here to serve you and provide an amazing dining experience. Your kind words mean the world to us and we can't wait to welcome you back soon. Best regards, Joanna Shalek Briski, 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 5984 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 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
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