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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.4
4.4
5921 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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–Wed, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "fresh seafood," including the acclaimed lobster roll and clam chowder. While the "great location" by the water adds to its charm, the restaurant can get "very busy," so reservations are recommended.

5,921 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delivered fast especially for our 2 year old grandson. The food was good. The waitress was extremely attentive.

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  2. Lois

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been frequenting Legal Seafoods Long Wharf almost every Friday in November. Their Friday lunch specials have been great food at a great value. The atmosphere there is relaxing and the staff very friendly. Highly recommend!

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  3. Christine

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Legals is a safe go-to for us because they can accommodate our need for gluten-free alternatives. They rarely disappoint, but it’s not a wow experience usually. Service was particularly good this night and the food was fresh and delicious. I love that they let you know when the seafood is local (and sometimes when it’s not) as I try to purchase local seafood when I can. I also particularly like the location of this Legals as it’s right across from the New England Aquarium so many times we’ll pair a trip to the Aquarium with a meal at Legals afterwards. Very convenient especially when we can make a reservation using OpenTable.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Christine, Thank you for writing and sharing this feedback! We appreciate all of your comments and will address these few areas of concern with our staff. Please get in touch the next time you are joining us, and we will ensure a better experience. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Thomas Lowry, General Manager

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  4. Rosemary

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Did Duck Boat Tour and had free cup of delicious clam powder for the 3 of us. Best crab cakes! Reservation worked great.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Duck Boat Tour Special and our crab cakes. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and it's great to know we hit the mark with you. We're also glad that our reservation system worked well for you. We look forward to serving you again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf. Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  5. Sue

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately my experience wasn’t great. I ordered the twin petite filet and to be cooked medium. They came out with a ny strip. Sent it back. Came back out with what i ordered about 25 min later and the steak was rare. They took it back and microwaved the steak to the point of being inedible. They gave a new cook in training. The side dishes were decent. The waiter brought the bill and was contemplating what to do. Thankfully she left and came back and said my meal was comped. I didn’t even ask for that but it was well deserved. My friend enjoyed her amazing fried fish as she is GF and there were so many items she could chose off the menu! If I go back, I’ll definitely order that.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Sue! We're glad to hear that your friend enjoyed her fried fish and that she found our menu appealing. We're sorry for the delay and issues with your meal, and we appreciate your understanding. We're committed to providing excellent service and we're sorry for falling short this time. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you. Best regards, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  6. Connie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was friendly and checked in often. She offered more drinks and dessert. The food and drinks all came out quickly. We were not a fan of the high top table. Our daughter kept pushing the table around with her feet because there was no where for her feet to rest. The table was also not level, I was afraid our wine glasses would end up in the floor. The white sangria was very watered down and not worth $16. I had the lobster Mac n cheese which also tasted watery. The lobster did not have flavor. All I could taste was the flavor of the bread crumb topping. My husband has the whole belly clams, several were sandy. We will spend our $200 else where in the future.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Connie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found our service friendly, and our food and drinks came out quickly. We regret to hear that you found the high-top table uncomfortable and the lobster Mac n cheese not up to your taste. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and your feedback is valuable to us. We appreciate your comments and will certainly take them into consideration as we continuously work to improve our guests' experiences. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  7. Taylor

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    there was a rat in the restaurant - we didn’t stay
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Taylor, I would like to extend my sincere apologies for your experience at Legal Sea Foods. We appreciate the feedback and take these comments very seriously. If agreeable with you, I would like to learn more so that I may address the issues with my staff. Please contact me at 617-742-5300 at your convenience. Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Best, Thomas Lowry, General Manager

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  8. Harry

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The best seafood ever, loved it all! Try the crabcakes!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review Harry! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our seafood and crabcakes. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf. Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  9. Robert

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal came before we had time to finish our soup and the fisherman’s platter was over fried and too dry. The lobster role was delicious, as was the clam chowder. Overall, it was a good experience, we just expected more.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on 11 November 2024
    Dear Robert, Thanks so much for writing. We are pleased that you enjoyed your lobster roll and clam chowder. We will take note of your comments regarding the Fisherman's Platter and timing of the entrees and will work to resolve these issues with our team. Thanks again for sharing and we hope to serve you again soon. Best, Thomas Lowry, General Manager

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  10. Matt

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This rating suffers from the fact that I was last at LSF in the 80's. The place was a quieter and frankly a little fancier than what we experienced last night. I'm not sure it was ever elegant, but, more refined than what we got last night. I could come here just for the chowder; it didn't disappoint. The Haddock was really good, the Bay scallops good, I'm not a real scallops fan. Rita was terrific, attentive and quick on a Friday night. My memory of the LSF at Cambridge Ctr may have impacted my review; I was a much younger man; it seemed really special back then. I remember the soups, the salads; and the bluefish pate. Amazing pate.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Matt! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the chowder, haddock, and scallops. We appreciate your feedback about the change in the ambiance and the quality of our food. We're always aiming to provide a more refined dining experience, so we're glad to hear that you felt the service was prompt and attentive. We hope to welcome you back to Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf for another relaxed and enjoyable experience. Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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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 4.4 stars by 5921 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today

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Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Atlantic Ave.
  • Area
    Faneuil Hall
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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