Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

Name: Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing
Address: 558 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States, 02111
Telephone: (617) 692-8888
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2895 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 42 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Good for business meals

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. 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.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, 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

Location
558 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Neighbourhood
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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Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing is renowned for its "great food, excellent service," and convenient location, making it a favorite for theatergoers. Diners praise the "extensive menu" with numerous gluten-free options and "amazing service." The restaurant's seafood, particularly the clam chowder and lobster, consistently impresses. Despite some mixed reviews, it remains a "fabulous" choice for seafood enthusiasts in Boston.

2,895 Reviews

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Maria
VIP
Greater Boston
92 reviews
5.0
92 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was lovely, thank you! We appreciate the service and attention to detail, food was delicious.
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Juliana
Greater Boston
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Baked haddock was over cooked and dry and the food looked like it had been thrown on the plate. Very disappointed in overall quality for the price.
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Richard
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is our favorite place to dine when we go to the Opera House. Service is excellent. Food is good but not really outstanding for the price. Nice lively ambiance, not too loud.
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the wonderful star review! 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, Douglas Anderson, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service and food were good but the booth we were seated in were tapped up and ruined my son’s brand new pants. Didn’t realize until we got home otherwise I would have said something. Be careful where you sit make sure to check.
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Gabrielle
Greater Boston
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was phenomenal, proactive and got us out on time for the show!
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
Hello Gabrielle, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing. It's great to know that our team was able to get you out on time for the show. We're also glad to know that you found our food to be top-notch. We always aim to provide the best service possible, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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Lynne
VIP
Denver
128 reviews
3.0
128 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It is what it is. I don’t like to sit facing 4 TV screens while eating dinner but I guess others do. They cook Fish well and the chowder is good
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Jake
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great birthday meal in Boston. Our waitress was amazing 👏 and the food was fantastic as it always is at legal seafood. It was snowing while we were there so it added to the atmosphere of being in Boston around Christmas.
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Jerry
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Legal seafood al jaren een begrip in Boston; heerlijke klassiekers zoals Lobster bisque, crabcakes, Lobster rolls, maar ook voor visgerechten met een Japanse twist zoals bv Tonijn Tataki. Goede selectie wijnen om het geheel af te naken en attente bediening.
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded on December 21, 2024
Dear Jerry, Thank you very much for the wonderful star review! 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, Douglas Anderson, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had a 2:45 appointment for 6. We arrived early and it was apparent that the only table to hold 6 was full. The table cleared out about 2:35 and sat empty for 15 minutes. The hostess saw it was available but just went about their business. Finally a busser happened by and cleaned up. 3 pm we were seated. I know it's only 15 minutes but it didn't need to be like that. Our server was efficient enough but the food was spotty. Oysters full of shell, overcooked shrimp, oily mashed potatoes and cold items on many plates. We are regulars at all the Legal's but this one needs some help. May choose to not go back.
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deborah
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Best Food ever! Even though it was busy, it was the best
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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 4.4 stars by 2895 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

558 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, 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

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

Gift card

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Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Popular dishes

OYSTERS OF THE DAY

GREEK SALAD

SALMON NORWEGIAN

Menu

What 2,895 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing restaurant rated?

Does Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offer gift cards?

Is Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card