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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.3
4.3
5953 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 5,953 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf offers a "great location" across from the New England Aquarium, making it a convenient stop for families and tourists. Visitors praise the "friendly and attentive service," with standout servers like Rick and Scott. While some diners note inconsistent food quality, many enjoy the "excellent seafood" and "delicious chowder." The restaurant is especially accommodating for gluten-free diets.

5,953 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not great. Got a $56 lobster Mac and cheese that was terrible. Would not come back.

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  2. Tony

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Good, Clam Chowder had broke. Both our fish dishes were Excellent.

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  3. Chad

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took advantage of there once a year $1 cup and $2 bowl of chowder promotion. Our server was so kind and the chowder was amazing.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Chad, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our $1 and $2 bowl of chowder promotion and found our service to be excellent. We always aim to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience, and we're glad to know we hit the mark with you. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  4. Thomas

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent waiter tonight! Also, the $1 cup / $2 bowl of chowder night was a huge hit... We'll definitely return for this event next year!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Thomas! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with our service and the $1 cup / $2 bowl of chowder night. We're also glad that our chowder hit the mark for you! We're looking forward to welcoming you back next year for another Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf celebration. Your feedback means a lot to us! Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  5. Lois

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Today was National Chowder Day, and Legal Sea Foods celebrated. Great value for the clam chowder, and their daily special lunch menu. We always enjoy eating at Legals on Long Wharf - the food is delicious, with generous servings. The service is great and atmosphere (especially mid day) is very relaxing. I highly recommend this location on the wharf.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Lois, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our clam chowder and our daily special lunch menu. It's always a pleasure to celebrate National Chowder Day with you. We're also glad to know that you find our food delicious and our servings generous. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again on the wharf. Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  6. Tim

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar staff. Excellent recommendations. Fabulous food. Thank you!!!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Tim! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, bar staff, and recommendations. It's always a pleasure to serve our valued customers like you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf soon. - T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  7. mary

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always delicious !! haddock was amazing!! service excellent. u never hesitate to celebrate at Legal.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on January 4, 2025
    Hi Mary, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fish at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf. It's always our pleasure to provide delicious food and excellent service. We're glad you never hesitate to celebrate with us, and we look forward to your next visit. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Michael

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    $56 for the lobster mac n cheese was a complete rip off. Maybe a half cup of cavatelli pasta and two small pieces of lobster. Served in a lobster shell. $56 should have yielded a nice bowl of good mac n cheese with chunks of lobster. Terrible value!!

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  9. Marissa

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    So unfortunate. Every time I go to Boston I go to Legal Seafood. I can’t believe how far it’s fallen in just a few short years. It used to be a nicer restaurant with good dishes and great service. From start to finish the experience was so unimpressive. The restaurant was dirty. I mean filthy. The highchair was sticky and had food all over it. They were literally out of SILVERWARE. We waited 30 minutes for silverware and had bread and butter with our hands. The service was meh. Just kind of totally fine being without silverware which makes me think it happens often. I asked for the high chair and it was made to seem like she really didn’t want to get one. Am I putting you out? I’m sorry. The aisles are very narrow, so I can understand not having a ton of room for servers to walk, but that’s not my fault and my baby has to sit somewhere. The location is right ACROSS from the aquarium. Bound to have many kiddos. The front desk was an absolutely mess. Not one person said hi to me. The drinks were disgusting. Very artificial tasting and I had some sort of reaction to one. Not high quality at all. The chowder? Not good. I remember it used to be amazing! The stuffed lobster tails were disgusting. I couldn’t even eat it. The flavor was so off. I really feel like I’m going to get sick from this visit. So appalled at how disgusting this place has gotten.

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  10. mary ellen

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It took a long time to get my drink. We found the food not to have good flavor, I was disappointed. I am a long-term fear of legal seafood and this was really blah. To pay $180 and not be satisfied was disappointing.

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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 5953 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Atlantic Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
    (617) 742-5300
  • 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
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