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Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

4.4
4.4
2890 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Step into the bustling energy of Downtown Crossing at our stylish Legal Sea Foods location. Featuring a modern look with black brick and glowing amber glass, guests can unwind in the lounge, at the large bar, or in the dining room overlooking our open kitchen. Located near Boston's theater and financial districts, it's ideal for a pre-show dinner / post-performance catch-up or a get together with the team to celebrate a win.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 692-8888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, 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 – Downtown Crossing can accommodate all your special event needs. Make a splash when you celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event with us.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings at the Lafayette Garage across the street at 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Weekdays before 4pm, get a $2/hour discount for up to two hours. Or park for $16 on weekdays after 4pm and all day on weekends.
  • Public transit
    Orange/Red Line: Downtown Crossing StationGreen Line: Boylston StationOrange Line: Chinatown Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,890 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing is renowned for its "great food, excellent service," and convenient location, making it a favorite for theatergoers. Diners praise the "extensive menu" with numerous gluten-free options and "amazing service." The restaurant's seafood, particularly the clam chowder and lobster, consistently impresses. Despite some mixed reviews, it remains a "fabulous" choice for seafood enthusiasts in Boston.

2,890 Reviews
  1. Gabrielle

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was phenomenal, proactive and got us out on time for the show!

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  2. Lynne

    VIP

    Denver

    128 reviews

    3.0

    128 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It is what it is. I don’t like to sit facing 4 TV screens while eating dinner but I guess others do. They cook Fish well and the chowder is good

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  3. Jake

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great birthday meal in Boston. Our waitress was amazing 👏 and the food was fantastic as it always is at legal seafood. It was snowing while we were there so it added to the atmosphere of being in Boston around Christmas.

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  4. Jerry

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Legal seafood al jaren een begrip in Boston; heerlijke klassiekers zoals Lobster bisque, crabcakes, Lobster rolls, maar ook voor visgerechten met een Japanse twist zoals bv Tonijn Tataki. Goede selectie wijnen om het geheel af te naken en attente bediening.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Jerry, Thank you very much for the wonderful star review! 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, Douglas Anderson, General Manager

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a 2:45 appointment for 6. We arrived early and it was apparent that the only table to hold 6 was full. The table cleared out about 2:35 and sat empty for 15 minutes. The hostess saw it was available but just went about their business. Finally a busser happened by and cleaned up. 3 pm we were seated. I know it's only 15 minutes but it didn't need to be like that. Our server was efficient enough but the food was spotty. Oysters full of shell, overcooked shrimp, oily mashed potatoes and cold items on many plates. We are regulars at all the Legal's but this one needs some help. May choose to not go back.

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  6. deborah

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Best Food ever! Even though it was busy, it was the best

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  7. irina

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good experience- the hostess was very accommodating and found a table for us earlier than our reserved time. We love this restaurant in general and food was never disappointing. Trout and shrimp dishes were delicious, and oysters were fresh . Our waitress was very nice and good at her job!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, irina! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing. It's wonderful to know that our trout, shrimp, and oysters, as well as our staff, met your expectations. We strive to provide the best service possible, and it's great to hear that our waitress was able to assist you during your visit. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Yuko

    Tampa

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It seemed busy, but food came promptly and our server did great. The food was very good. They have unique flavor of sides. I really liked pad thai style quinoa and sesame & soy roasted broccoli. We went before seeing the Nutcracker. I was a little worried about time, but everything was smooth, we even had a time to enjoy a dessert.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Yuko! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique sides and found the food to be prompt and satisfactory. It's great to know that you appreciated the quinoa pad thai and sesame soy roasted broccoli. We strive to create flavorful dishes and it's rewarding to hear that we succeeded. We're glad you had time to enjoy a dessert too! Your satisfaction is our top priority and we appreciate your patience. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Douglas Anderson General Manager at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

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  9. Stephen

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bottles right across from Legal Seafoods so I had to have the lobster twice on two different days during our Boston excursions. I was very impressed with the quality and the service. We enjoyed all! Thank you, LaDonna Dixon
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
    Hello LaDonna, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing during your Boston excursions. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our lobster and found the quality to be top-notch. It's great to know that our service met your expectations as well. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're delighted that you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  10. Diane

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I arrived 6 minutes early for my reservation. I tried to enter, but the door was locked. There were three people just inside chatting. It was quite cold. Three other diners joined me in looking in, one employee arrived and was let in and the door locked up again. It seemed a little mean. My husband asked for mustard as an accompaniment to his tuna burger and was told that they don’t have mustard or ranch because it isn’t necessary. A trained server might have apologized and offered an aioli or other accompaniment. It seemed silly. My mug of hot water arrived 5 minutes before he found a teabag to go inside it. It was all an unpleasant distraction.

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 692-8888.

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing is rated 4.4 stars by 2890 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing 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
7:30 PM
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

558 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings at the Lafayette Garage across the street at 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Weekdays before 4pm, get a $2/hour discount for up to two hours. Or park for $16 on weekdays after 4pm and all day on weekends.
  • Public transit
    Orange/Red Line: Downtown Crossing StationGreen Line: Boylston StationOrange Line: Chinatown Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 692-8888
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing can accommodate all your special event needs. Make a splash when you celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event with us.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
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