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Legal Sea Foods - Park Square, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Park Square

4.0
4
405 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
Since 1980, we've been a staple in Boston's Park Square. Now relocated and renovated, our new spot at the corner of Arlington Street offers a wrap-around bar, open raw bar, and expansive lounge and dining areas. In warmer months, our patio provides a charming outdoor dining option right across from the Park Plaza Hotel.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 982-0500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our Park Square location has a beautiful 20-25 seat private dining room with a large flat screen monitor for your presentation needs. This new space features a full wrap-around bar, open raw bar, expansive lounge and dining areas, as well as substantial patio dining along the bustling Park Plaza.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Park Plaza and Arlington Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Arlington Station (MBTA Green Line)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway
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What 405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Park Square offers a mixed dining experience. Many guests rave about the "delicious food" and "friendly staff," with standout dishes such as scallops and lobster. However, some diners report "disappointing service" and atmosphere issues. Despite occasional inconsistencies, the seafood quality remains a highlight for many patrons.

405 Reviews
  1. Tatiana

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner at this restaurant, and overall, it was a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and I was served by a very polite waiter who made the experience even better. The service was incredibly fast, which I really appreciated. However, the place was a bit noisy, and I personally prefer quieter restaurants. But if you're looking for great food and quick service, this is a fantastic choice

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  2. M

    Greater Boston

    173 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    173 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good except for one dish that came out lukewarm. Lots of inter staff chatter and not enough guest focus. Training of staff is needed.

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  3. Maureen

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a solo diner, I’ve received poor service at several restaurants. Tonight at Legal Seafood was different! The service was friendly and attentive. I was put at a bad table and ignored. I had a lobster roll and it was gigantic! And delicious, with lots of lobster. It was quite expensive but I enjoyed every bite!

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  4. Brendan

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myshelle was our server and she was fantastic! Staff was super friendly and they served Guinness Zero (Yay!) My wife ordered the baked Haddock which was outstanding. I ordered the whole belly class which were a disappointment as they were left in the fryolator just a little too long. Chocolate Pudding Cake for dessert which was to die for however they had no coffee which I totally don't get. Overall it was good but not much to do to get it to great.
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 8 December 2024
    Dear Brendan, 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, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  5. Ann

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a party of six and we had an excellent server. She was there for everything we needed and then some. It is Christmas time and the restaurant failed to have any type of decorations so we could celebrate the holiday season with a little festive mode. The only thing that was missing was that I had put in for a birthday for two of the party guest, and that was overlooked by the OpenTable app.
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 8 December 2024
    Dear Ann, 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, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  6. James

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We had tickets for a show and wanted to see the Common at night (Christmas) and always liked Legal Seafoods (kinda knew the former owner)... We arrived at the time of our reservation and were immediately taken aback by the 'cafeterira' brightness of the new location...we almost left without checking in... We were seated promptly by a very gracious hostess and within seconds had two glasses of water on the table...the wait staff member came soon thereafter and was very engaging and seemed to enjoy being there - not always the case in many, many places... When we asked about the restrooms we were told they were down a flight of stairs and at the end of hallway...we followed the directions we were given (our waitress actually walked with us to the elevator then went down the stairs and was waiting for us when we reached the lower level. The restrooms were in a hallway adjacent to several service rooms and had extra chairs and other restaurant-related items stored in the hallway...we made our way back to the elevator... it opened onto the kitchen where a staff member boarded the elevator and got us up to restaurant level. Dinner was excellent, service even better... The 'ambience' of the 'new' Legal Seafoods left us wishing we'd gone elsewhere...it's VERY BRIGHT and lacks the warmth and casual elegance we'd know from the previous locations (yes, we've been to more than one. I doubt we'll return but, see for yourself...it's seems designed for families and small groups of friends who want night out of the house...we had difficulty conversing in the booth we were seated in...not a good place for a relaxing dinner for two...
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 8 December 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for writing. I sincerely apologize that your visit did not meet expectations. We pride ourselves on our high level of service and food quality, and we are truly sorry that they were not up to par for your experience. I have addressed your concerns with my service teams to ensure that these issues are resolved. If you would like to discuss further, please contact me at 617-982-0500. Best, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  7. Maureen

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Service sketchy. Lunch came in a timely fashion but dessert took almost 20 min to arrive. Restaurant was almost empty. It was key lime pie. Did they have to wait for it to thaw?
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 7 December 2024
    Dear Maureen, 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, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  8. Matthew

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and professional atmosphere. Always reliable!
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 7 December 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  9. Cindy

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    On a tuesday evening, my grown children and I went to the Legal Sea Foods Park Square while visiting Boston. The restaurant was very quiet - not many customers at all. Once we were greeted by our server, who seemed preoccupied with something else happening in the restaurant, we ordered appetizers and drinks right away. The food and drinks came early enough - but once we ordered entrees, we never saw our server until we had to ask the bar tender to find him. Someone else brought out the food - and I ordered the crabcake combo based on the waiter's suggestion - the entire meal was cold like it had been sitting for a while. The kids split a sushi roll and lobster roll which were fine. Because the waiter never returned to check on us, I asked the bartender to find him and fortunately the bartender offered to take my cold, bad food back to the kitchen and bring out a cup of soup. When the waiter dropped the check he let us know he was able to take the crab combo off the ticket - which shouldn't be a big deal since I didn't eat any of it! As frequent diners previously living in Boston, knowing the usual quality of the Legal Sea Foods restaurants, we should have known that the lackof customers and slow service, was an indication that this restaurant was not up to its normal quality and service. I would definitely avoid this particular location.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in a comfortable booth. Food and wine were excellent. Server got busy at times when we were looking for him but not too bad. Price seemed about right for this quality of restaurant. Very convenient to our hotel too!

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Park Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 982-0500.

Legal Sea Foods - Park Square is rated 4 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods - Park Square 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 21 times today

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Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Park Square

79 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park Plaza and Arlington Street
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Arlington Station (MBTA Green Line)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway
  • Phone number
    (617) 982-0500
  • Private party facilities
    Our Park Square location has a beautiful 20-25 seat private dining room with a large flat screen monitor for your presentation needs. This new space features a full wrap-around bar, open raw bar, expansive lounge and dining areas, as well as substantial patio dining along the bustling Park Plaza.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
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