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Legal Sea Foods - Harborside, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.6
4.6
6495 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on our menu of Clam Chowder, Lobster Rolls and all our seafood favorites. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Wed 12:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 477-2900
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host a social gathering or business reception with us – your guests will toast your choice of venue. Private dining at Legal Harborside – Boston offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. We customize every menu and finishing detail.
  • Private party contact
    Liz Finley & Taylor DeLeo: (617) 530-9470
  • Location
    270 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210
  • Area
    Seaport
  • Parking details
    Validation: $2/hr discount for up to 2 hours in the Park Lane Garage. Valet parking is available daily and during hours of operation for $21 with our validation stamp. Transient boat parking: Liberty Wharf Marina.Liberty Wharf Marina link: http://www.libertywharf.co/docks/reservations/
  • Public transit
    Silver Line Way (Silver Line)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Party at The Overlook!

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Ring in the New Year at The Overlook! Join us on December 31st from 9PM-1AM on the third floor full-season roof deck for DJ entertainment, great views of the Harbor fireworks show, and a complimentary bubbles toast at midnight. Tickets are $75 each, ages 21+ please, and dress for the occasion! Open seating, ticket allows entry to The Overlook. Please check in the host upon arrival. Our regular third floor menu will be available for purchase.
    New Year's Eve Party at The Overlook! photo

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What 6,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside offers a memorable dining experience with its "great location on the harbor" and "beautiful views." Diners rave about the "fantastic service" and "amazing seafood," including standout dishes like clam chowder and crab cakes. Though occasionally pricey, the atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" in Boston.

6,495 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation for 1pm and they didn’t have a table for us when I arrived. They offered to seat us at 1:18 but we had already ordered at the bar. Service was great, bar tenders here are always terrific.

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  2. Britmum

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice table next to the window by the deck, we arrived early and were seated immediately - much appreciated. Server was attentive without being overbearing. Trout with 2 sides was good value, Rainbow sushi roll was overpriced at $25. Good experience overall, would return especially when deck is open.

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  3. Lisa

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Nice atmosphere and view. Ordered several appetizers and mains. All great ! Our favorite Legal location.

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  4. Dave

    VIP

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service for a party of 7 and the food came out hot and delicious so congratulations for keeping up the great work

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  5. Dan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought a friend for her first time. Was able to get seat by water. We are exacting about martinis. I was adding Screwball to Botany Gin which is unusual. The bartender came to the table for clarification. Never had a bartender come to the table instead of sending server. Such service. Plus they pre-split plates for shared meal which not every even good restaurants do for you. Delightful all around.

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  6. Kristen

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alma was awesome! The food was very good and are so grateful for the dessert for my sister’s birthday. Thank you!

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  7. Donna

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch! Service and food was exceptional!

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  8. Shannon

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was amazing. Had great suggestions around what to order and were very attentive.

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  9. Jasen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food I had wasn’t good. It was over cooked seafood.

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  10. Lorrie

    Anchorage

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were really excited to visit Legal Seafoods Harborside on our trip to Boston. Our waiter seemed to have too many tables to take care of. He was very busy during our stay. Our food did not wow us. I got blackened swordfish with mushroom risotto. The risotto was very dry; I expected creamy risotto. My husband got a lobster Mac n cheese. The presentation was exceptional; but the actual Mac n cheese was gritty with very little actual lobster. For market price; it was overpriced by a lot. This was the only dining experience during our time in Boston that disappointed us. There are better options out there.

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 477-2900.

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside is rated 4.6 stars by 6495 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

270 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210

Additional information

  • Area
    Seaport
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Wed 12:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validation: $2/hr discount for up to 2 hours in the Park Lane Garage. Valet parking is available daily and during hours of operation for $21 with our validation stamp. Transient boat parking: Liberty Wharf Marina.Liberty Wharf Marina link: http://www.libertywharf.co/docks/reservations/
  • Public transit
    Silver Line Way (Silver Line)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/
  • Phone number
    (617) 477-2900
  • Private party facilities
    Host a social gathering or business reception with us – your guests will toast your choice of venue. Private dining at Legal Harborside – Boston offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. We customize every menu and finishing detail.
  • Private party contact
    Liz Finley & Taylor DeLeo: (617) 530-9470
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