Legal Harborside

Legal Harborside is Legal Sea Foods’ 20,000 square foot flagship property on the Boston Waterfront, comprising three floors and three different concepts.

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  • Phone

    (617) 477-2900

  • Website

    legalharborside.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

270 Northern Ave (Liberty Wharf) Boston , MA 02210 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Dining Options Bar Service, Take-out
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar

Comments / 113


Keywords:

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Chris Davis

Love water side views ? Love looking at yachts parked along the side? Love great, unique seafood ? This is the place! I loved it. Great open atmosphere and outdoor seating . Went here at nighttime ????????????

Ashraf Ali

Worth your attention. Nice views , salty breeze, and kind staff all add to the experience. Can't go wrong with a lobster bake (next time, I'll get a bigger one). Calamari rocks.

CJ

Seats with a view of the harbor . Mussels and lobster rolls are tasty, a bit expensive . I love their soup of the day, some kind of seafood mix , remind me of Sotto Mare

Megan Masters

Delicious Boston seafood experience. Presentation and taste on point. Service friendly and efficient. Would definitely come back!

Aimée Jane Parr

1st floor for informal dining, 2nd floor for a formal & focused menu, 3rd floor for roof deck . We ate on floor 2, staff were helpful & food was delicious. Recommend the swordfish or tuna steak . Views .

Ron Jeramiah

Great spot to enjoy the harbor views while dining on tasty seafood . The rooftop bar is awesome with never ending views . All around great spot.

Meg Berman

Enjoy drinks with a view over beautiful Boston Harbor from the third floor or the outside patio when the weather is warmer. The wine list and the sunsets are not to be missed!

Meg Berman

Enjoy drinks with a view over beautiful Boston Harbor from the third floor or the outside patio when the weather is warmer. The wine list and the sunsets are not to be missed!

Jamie Lin

My party got the specials for the day and everyone was happy. The raw shellfish platter is pretty good, though the crab is frozen, and vegetarian options aren't bad either (few though they are ha).

Patrick van den Hoevel

Great lobster roll ! Perfect! And the traditional Shrimp cocktail as well ! Will come back!

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BU Today

This restaurant has three floors—and three dining options—to choose from. The 1st floor is a typical Legal’s, with an outdoor deck ; the 2nd is fine dining while the 3rd floor serves cocktails Read more

Anke Ruwette

The Oysters !! And can't beat that view !! Get reservations or get their early during the day otherwise you're out of luck!!

Catia DaSilva

Lobster , their services, salmon and Thai calamari are amazing.. Popcorn shrimp Uhmmm yummy

Nick Holroyd

The bar on the first floor has the best service and a gorgeous ocean view . The fried clam bellies are insanely delicious.

Eug K

I liked the place, fish was fresh and properly grilled (as in without fat and tender). Fries was nearly perfect.

P

We had the lobster roll and lobster mac and cheese - both tasty. Sat on the 3rd floor and it was very cold and not pleasant without a coat..

Monica Cullen

Affordable wine list , friendly service , oysters and a beautiful view of the harbor . Great spot for a night out.

Sali Yi

Warm buttered lobster roll was amazing. Also loved the dips in the appetizer !

Matthew Caldecutt

Wanted to try a stuffie, but it's only served with a hot dog . So, I had a lobster roll instead without cold slaw and fries . Sometimes, you just want the roll.

Davinci Virtual

If you eat on the first floor, be sure to enjoy the view from the large elliptical bar where both wine and local beers are on tap . Or, request a patio seat , along Boston's beautiful HarborWalk.

Luca Messina

Enjoyable atmosphere in an up-and -coming area of the city . Highly recommend the crab salad . Turkey burger was very good as well .

Aga Artka

Located just across the harbor from the airport . Perfect spot to grab a last clam chawda bowl before flying out.

Creighton Green

Clam Chowder and a Lobster Roll . Solid choices.

Zeynep

The best Legal! Atmosphere and food is always great. Try the seafood stew .

Aysu Ozgur

Ask for the XL oysters ! And make sure you have a view of the harbor - that should be the main goal!

Jonathan Yu

Fried clams were incredible and so was the tuna burger . Try to get a table overlooking the water.

Rebecca Plaine

The appetizer and small plates have a lot to offer for low prices and decent portions. Good views .

Danielle Jensen

Strawberry creme brulee was phenomenal. Pearl oysters from New Zealand were AMAZING!

Lindsay Yazzolino

The crabmeat roll contains a generous portion of crab . Happy to see that they do not skimp!

Mike

Get the swordfish salad ! Swordfish is perfect. Served next to a light cucumber salad with fennel and chick peas . Awesome.

Kurtis Sherry

Fish tacos are great. Also book a table overlooking the water

Matt Lauzon

Look out at the ocean for jewelry inspiration. If you dream up beautiful gemstone jewelry then immediately check out Gemvara.com. So much better than Tiffany :)

Tobias Kurol

Claim chowder was awesome. Make a reservation early to get a table with a view .

Marie

One of best views of waterfront . Stuffed calamari was fab. Got a spicy kick from sausage . Large plump chunks of tomatoe .

Nate Boateng

Clam chowder was fantastic. Fish and chips was incredibly fresh.

Samir Nazir

grab a seat overlooking the water and a lobster roll , and call it a day

Gary Furst

My favorite Legal. Great bar scene. Love the oyster selection .

Jeb Mastandrea

I did not realize that coming here was akin to visiting re White House. Stare at and scan my license, stamp my hand with a black light stamp downstairs, then another hand check upstairs? Dude I'm 33..

Emek Kardas

Nice view with tasty sea food.You should try lobster .

Jeff P

Great take-out service. Need to get the clam chowder to go more often! Definitely get the dinner rolls .

Atalay Göksel

Cioppino,garlic mussels ve stuffed lobster tail çok iyiydi.

Zoë

The truffle lobster Mac and cheese is to die for

SNOCRU

Flagship for legal here. Tuna is unreal. Take your smokin hot date upstairs post meal for the cocktail . Score!!

Melissa Leon

Try the Mahi Mahi - Mahi Mahi with a coconut curry over jasmine rice and spinach topped with shrimp .

Sally Salsa

The stuffed artichoke was amazing! So was the lobster bake :D

Jarritt Negri

No jäger Don't have the special, after selling it, didnt have a bourbon after selling it, suggested "steamers" as oysters , but they are claims, crab roll was served cold "nasty". Chowder is great.

Mark Fallows

Great outdoor space on hot day. Fish selection is impressive.

Gene Wicker Jr

If you can't get in on the second floor head to the bar . Excellent service .

Stefan Svensson

Sam adams harborside special is a bit too fruity for my European tastebuds..

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