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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

4.4
4.4
1917 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Legal Sea Foods was founded over 70 years ago in Cambridge, and our Kendall Square location continues the legacy with a recently renovated space. Find us near MIT and the local business district, as well as the Marriott Hotel and the Cambridgeshire Galleria and Museum of Science. Our Cambridge location offers a bar, booth and table seating, private dining room, and seasonal patio, catering to residents, office workers, and tourists alike. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, 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 - Kendall Square can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    Ames Street
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.
  • Public transit
    Kendall/MIT (Red Line) “T” stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,917 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods in Kendall Square is celebrated for its "fantastic service" and "good reliable food." Guests frequently commend the "great food and ambience," with standout dishes like the lobster bisque and clam chowder. The location's revitalized menu and attentive staff make it a "warrantied place to go" for seafood lovers.
1,917 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A staple of Boston Restaurant scene, still a favorite of our family.

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  2. Christopher

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jake was amazing and went above and beyond to ensure fantastic service. He had outstanding knowledge of the menu and was ready with recommendations when deciding between options. Next time you go to Legal, request Jake!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. David VIP

    Greater Boston211 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lunch lobster roll & clam chowder was excellent

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  4. Christine

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great staff, good reliable food. Decent drinks….

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  5. Sudhakar

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience . Excellent service and attention to customer

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  6. Brent

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. Food was average at best. Except for lobster bisque which was great Entree came out wrong at first but was corrected Lobster Mac & cheese had minimal lobster but they try to fool you by serving in a lobster shell. That does not account for minimal lobster meat sold at Market price Legal Seafood use to be a consistently great experience from food to service when a family owned business but since the sale it continues to decline Too many other good seafood restaurants around to visit Legal again

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  7. KarenS

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff had too many tables to cover. Kitchen backed up and we waited far too long for dessert. Since we had paid the check, we took the key lime pie to go. We all agreed we would not get that dessert again. Quality of entrees very good.

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  8. Ricardo VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been going to Legal Seafoods for more than 40 years. This, by far was the worst food I have ever had at legal. I had the whole belly clams. totally overcooked...Clams should be delicately cooked. These had more crunch than the french fries. My partners grilled seabass also overcooked and a friends crab cakes had a little blackening to the tops. So disappointing. Service was adequate. We did not complain about the food to the waiter, we just paid and left. But Legal in Kendall, I will never be back! Epic fail!

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  9. Michael

    Seattle28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service team was spot on! I sat in the bar area, and it was a little loud. Will request main dining room next visit just to have a more relaxed meal. But I’ll miss the service team!

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  10. JOHN VIP

    Greater Boston675 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Dine out Boston LUNCH special on a Sunday was a bonus, well prepared. Only disappointment was the only one choice of dessert, no substitution of cheesecake and wold have preferred an option being lactose intolerant.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ames Street
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.
  • Public transit
    Kendall/MIT (Red Line) “T” stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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