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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.4
4.4
5924 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,924 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
  • 4Value

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.

5,925 Reviews
  1. adam

    Greater Boston

    94 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The brand has had some growing pains after the take over; they have had mixed quality and mixed choices on the menu. Currently the revamped choices seem much better and the restaurant is on a better trajectory

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  2. Katie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Rick G, was SO great! He went above and beyond for our party and made our first time there a great experience. Even though I am a vegetarian, he provided me with options other than just a small side and just made everything amazing. Not to mention that amazing food! Can’t wait to come back soon!

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  3. Patti

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was the best and the food was perfect!!

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  4. Mike

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service was excellent. Manager came by and I had strive to let them know that we were so happy with our service.

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  5. Pamela

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Pamela, We're thrilled to hear that you and your grandson enjoyed your Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf meal! It's great to know that our team's attentive service made your experience even better. We understand that value is a key aspect of dining and we're always here to guide you towards the best choices. We hope to see you again soon. Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  6. Lois

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Lois! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed your visits to Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf. It's wonderful to know that our Friday lunch specials, and friendly staff have contributed to a relaxing atmosphere for you. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to your next visit. See you soon! T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  7. Christine

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 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 3 days 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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  8. Rosemary

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    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 on November 17, 2024
    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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  9. Sue

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 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 6 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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  10. Connie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 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 on November 17, 2024
    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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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 5924 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Atlantic Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Faneuil Hall
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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