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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

4.4
4.4
1909 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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.
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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 864-3400
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/cambridge-kendall-square/
  • 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
  • Location
    355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square is a Boston staple known for its "delicious" clam chowder and "crispy" French fries. Guests appreciate the attentive service, with staff accommodating special requests and food allergies. While some diners found the menu hit-or-miss, standout dishes like the lobster roll make it a worthwhile visit.

1,909 Reviews

  1. Nyasha

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicole was our server and she was a delight. She was attentive to our group even joining in on a joke about my love of Legal's rolls. We were there for our team luncheon and it couldn't have gone smoother. My naked jumbo shrimp was excellent. The calamari was excellent.

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  2. PatB

    Fargo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Blake did an excellent job of waiting on us! Good value.

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  3. David

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was just OK. Got the whole belly clams and they were small and slightly overcooked

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  4. Vincent

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service all around…the server was exceptional…anticipated our needs before we asked!

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  5. Kate

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Legal (Kendall) is my 'go to' restaurant in Cambridge. Food always fresh, prepared to perfection and the wait staff is thoughtful and helpful.

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  6. Robert

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They took great care of my large party - four generations in town for the holiday. We come here annually for the best seafood and best curated/most affordable wine list in Boston.

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  7. Beverly

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent waitress. My friend Tommy is a longtime Legal afficionado. He lives with his wife in Santa Monica, Calif. now, but we come every time he's in town. Sometimes even twice.
    Legal Sea Foods - Kendall SquareResponded on November 29, 2024
    Dear Beverly, 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! The Server's name is Nihanika and she is a Star in our staff. We are lucky to have her. Best, Shahrokh Naghibi, General Manager

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  8. Kuse

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Baked Robster was so good. Robster was huge with lots of mussels and other shellfish, lemon, corn and potatos. Our server was very helpful. Fillet mignon stake was very tender and tasted wonderful. And clam chowder bowl, which we three shared, was big enough and tasty.

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  9. Andreas

    VIP

    Berlin

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Only a Single Hard, Working Waitress for 24 people

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  10. Mike

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, delicious food. We got salmon. Truly incredible! Sat at bar. Shawna was great! Highly recommended 👌
    Legal Sea Foods - Kendall SquareResponded on November 18, 2024
    Dear Mike, 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, Shahrokh Naghibi, General Manager

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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square is rated 4.4 stars by 1909 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ames Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/cambridge-kendall-square/
  • Phone number
    (617) 864-3400
  • 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
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