Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

Enjoy ocean-side dining just steps from the Aquarium. Our restaurant couldn’t be more convenient to the Financial District, Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall.

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    (617) 742-5300

  • Website

    legalseafoods.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

255 State St (at Atlantic Ave.) Boston , MA 02109 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar

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Gilt City

Since 1981, Legal’s clam chowder has been served at every presidential inauguration. The tender clams , fresh cream and secret herbs must be extraordinary indeed to unite our two rancorous parties.

HayiMatt

Steamed Lobster 2 - 2.5lb, awesome. Baked cod was meh. Clam Chowder Soup ; Order in bowl is more worthy than in cup. Chocolate Warm Cake Pudding for dessert , it's fantastic!

Chris Pollone

The wood plank broiled platter is a lot of food and tasty. Can't go wrong by going raw. Paper placemats give a Red Lobster feel to what sells itself as an upscale place .

Katy Thomas

Lots of tourists in the area so consider trying one of their other locations. Great local oysters , chowder is super, can't go wrong with lobster roll ...

Kyle Ota

Fresh seafood and huge variety of gluten free options . Gluten free fried calamari , clam chowder , and rolls were available.

Catia DaSilva

Lobster , their services, salmon and Thai calamari are amazing.. Popcorn shrimp Uhmmm... Every time I go to Boston I eat at Legal nice

Octavia Felis

Incredible fresh lobster in my lobster roll . It almost seemed like a sin to have mayo , but then it would have been a sin without it, too.

Adam Schoales

The best clam chowder I've ever had. And at $7.50 it makes for the perfect cheap lunch . Be forewarned; the portions here are BIG!

Steve Watts

Soft shell crab and Stripped bass with chorizo and beans recommended....also one of the few restaurants that I found in Boston that serves Pinot Gris

Magda Ageel

The stuffed lobster and steamed mussels are GREAT ????????

Orçun Yalçın

Lobster is great however i could not eat properly ???? You can go with the shrimp and garlic if you like pasta .

David Broome

One of the best seafood restaurants in the country ! Classic New England dishes like fried clams , & lobster rolls are a hit for good reason. Enjoy them at their best here at Legal Seafood .

Ryan Stiner

Hot or chilled lobster rolls . Get both and enjoy the best lobster in Boston.

Nancy Margolis

We enjoyed the food very much. The clam chowder was delicious, the rolls are always yummy. The seafood ???? tastes fresh and delicious.

Tiff Ting

The clam chowder has large chunks of clam in it. And the bread rolls come warm and with softened butter. ????

ChanLing Beswick

Try the Grilled Assortment: scallops , shrimp , swordfish , salmon , tuna , and two sides. Awesome value, and great to share with 3-4 ppl

Giovanni Fernandez

Great seafood an amazing service claim chowder is so good and the seafood grilled has a espectacular fresh flavor

JingXun Hu

Uncompromised quality oysters , lobsters . Succulent medium rare tuna steak !!

Josh Langston

Try the Grilled Swordfish Steak - Cajun spiced , center cut swordfish , mashed potatoes , crispy onions . Amazing! Lived up to and exceeded all the recommendations!

IWalked Audio Tours

Boston's most popular seafood restaurant , ironically located next to NE Aquarium . Their clam chowder has been served at every presidential inauguration since 1981. More info available via our blog. Read more

Shab

The lobster roll is my go-to every time. The perfectly buttered roll tastes like a grilled cheese !

Michael P

The standard in fresh and yummy. Get ready to plunk down some cash if you're into wine and oysters !

Katie Efthimiou

Always have good food and good service here. And there's an amazing GF menu-I'm not used to having choices!

Stephen Luo

Fantastic foods! try steam one and wood grilled lobster on the front page of menu. Park ur car at Marriott, it is cheaper and easier.

Stephan Butler

Lobster roll was good as well as the clam chowder and crab cakes ????????

Jeferson Stutz

The best place to have a sea food experience. At the long wharf the best atmosphere.

Allyssa Manning

Easy to accommodate food allergies. Beautiful view . Healthy optional

Tiffany Jones

Great lobster bisque and clam chowder !!! The lobster roll was great too!!

Tian Fang

Try steamed lobster , shrimps & garlic , and clam chowder ! Fresh and delicious!

barbee

Boston cream pie was delicious and perfectly sized

Zeynep

Delicious seafood , oyster mussels lobster ...

Felipe G

Obviously catering to tourists , but their lobster rolls are consistently delicious!

Rami Ismail

It's honestly just fish , done with a bit of authenticity and a pretty good prep.

Anna Shapiro

Nutty Faroe Island Salmon . So good!

barbee

They have oysters from all over, I got one of each

barbee

Great food, costly but tasty

Kathy

Lobster and crabcakes with Wanda lee. Outstanding wine list . Great server

Sarah Curry

Lobster bisque is seriously amazing with chunks of lobster in it and yummy, creamy deliciousness

Daniel Ortuño

The Cold w/ mayo Lobster Roll . Loved it.

Nikolay Bachiyski

In addition to the classic clam chowder , the crab cake was incredibly good, too.

barbee

Crab cake sandwich is very good

Yan

Order the baked lobster .

Jay Frails

Gotta have New England Clam Chowder and Crab Cakes . Spectacular!

Christina

House salad w/ shrimp ! So yummy and fresh!

Hachikaoru

Must to go in Boston.

Gabrial Canfield

Louisiana Gumbo !! Best shrimp gumbo I’ve had

Sonny Visco

Moonstone oyster is the best hands down and the flight of patron is the best patron deal you are gonna get in any bar or restaurant

Ed H

Lobster roll , clam chowder super good.

M B

The Baked Scrod was a bit dry but if you ask for a little lemon butter sauce and drizzle on it: delish!

Kimberly Gudenkauf

Jason was great! Try the mascow mule. Great seasonal drink .

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