Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.5

6552 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 104 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Lively
Good for special occasions

Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 477-2900
Website
https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Host a social gathering or business reception with us – your guests will toast your choice of venue. Private dining at Legal Harborside – Boston offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. We customize every menu and finishing detail.
Private party contact
Liz Finley & Taylor DeLeo: (617) 530-9470

Location
270 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210
Neighborhood
Seaport
Parking details
Validation: $2/hr discount for up to 2 hours in the Park Lane Garage. Valet parking (cash only) is available daily and during hours of operation for $26 with our validation stamp. Parking is also available across the street at the Ora Seaport Garage. Transient boat parking: Liberty Wharf Marina. Liberty Wharf Marina link: http://www.libertywharf.co/docks/reservations/
Public transit
Silver Line Way (Silver Line)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Dine Out Boston
Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
Join us for Dine Out Boston from February 23rd – March 15th, 2025! Feast on a 3-course prix fixe lunch menu for $32 or a 3-course dinner menu for just $46. Enjoy favorites like our famous New England Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, Nori Chili Crusted Salmon, Sirloin Tips, Boston Cream Pie, and more. View menus and learn more at https://www.legalseafoods.com/whats-on/dine-out-boston/

Popular dishes

EDAMAME$8.00
sea salt or sticky soy sauce
KELP SALAD$8.00
MAINE, sesame chili vinaigrette
MODERN NIGIRI
two pieces served over seasoned rice with soy sake glaze
- MAGURO (tuna)$13.00
- SAKE (salmon)$12.00
SASHIMI*
three pieces
- MAGURO (tuna)$17.00
- SAKE (salmon)$16.00
CALIFORNIA ROLL$17.00
Jonah crab, avocado, cucumber
RAINBOW ROLL*$25.00
California roll topped with tuna, salmon, avocado
SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL*$19.00
avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, teriyaki
FIRECRACKER ROLL*$21.00
spicy tuna, salmon, tempura shrimp, avocado
LOBSTER TEMPURA ROLL*
avocado, lobster, tobiko, spicy mayo, teriyaki
- MKT
SPICY ROLLS*
cucumber, spicy mayo
- TUNA$19.00
- SALMON$17.00
DRAGON ROLLS*
topped spicy rolls
- RED tuna$22.00
- ORANGE salmon$19.00
- GREEN salmon with avocado$18.00

RAW BAR

pure, natural, and prepared to order

OYSTERS OF THE DAY*$3.50
LITTLENECK CLAMS*$2.50
NEW ENGLAND
SHRIMP COCKTAIL, COLOSSAL NAKED$21.00
SHELLFISH TOWER*
oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, lobster, shrimp ceviche, kelp salad
- FOR 2$48.00
- FOR 4$96.00
- FOR 6$144.00
TUNA TARTARE*$22.00
gochujang marinated cucumbers, avocado crema, rice paper crisps
SHRIMP CEVICHE$18.00
citrus marinated shrimp, tomato, red onion, cilantro, blue corn tortilla, salsa roja
TUNA TATAKI*$20.00
cajun blackened, sesame chili vinaigrette, seaweed salad, wasabi blackened, citrus soy sauce, kelp salad, wasabi cream

STARTERS

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
our award-winning recipe
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$11.00
LOBSTER BISQUE
cream sherry
- Cup$10.50
- Bowl$12.50
CHOWDER FRIES$17.00
New England clam chowder, french fries, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions
CALAMARI, CRISPY FRIED$18.50
GULF OF MAINE
FISH TACOS$17.00
NORTH ATLANTIC whitefish, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
CRAB CAKE, A LEGAL SIGNATURE$25.00
lump crab, mustard sauce, greens, corn, onions, tomatoes, Dijon vinaigrette
STUFFIES$16.00
CAPE COD quahogs, chourico, butter, ritz crumbs
MUSSELS, ORGANIC$19.00
PEI, garlic-butter broth, white wine, grilled bread
POPCORN SHRIMP$17.00
BAY OF BENGAL, chili lime aioli
CHICKEN WINGS$18.00
MEATBALLS$18.00
homemade meatballs, ricotta, grilled bread
BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER$17.00
tempura fried, kung pao sauce (contains peanut oil)

SALADS & BOWLS

GREEK SALAD$14.00
tomato, cucumber, feta, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
HOUSE SALAD$12.00
local organic leaf lettuce, tomato, roasted corn, hard boiled egg, red onion, croutons, apple Dijon vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD$12.50
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing
WINTER CHOPPED SALAD$13.00
romaine, radicchio, candied walnuts, blue cheese, pepitas, pomegranate, maple cider dressing
THAI PEANUT SALAD$14.00
napa cabbage, red cabbage, edamame, scallion, red pepper, peanut dressing, crispy rice noodles
TOP SALADS WITH
- GRILLED CHICKEN$7.00
- GRILLED SIRLOIN TIPS*$15.00
- GRILLED SHRIMP$13.00
- GRILLED PETIT SALMON*$16.00
- GRILLED FULL SALMON*$21.00
- SEARED PETIT TUNA*$18.00
- SEARED FULL TUNA*$29.00
- LOBSTER TAIL mkt
- LOBSTER SALAD mkt
- CRABMEAT SALAD mkt
GRAIN BOWL
kimchi, pickled cabbage, avocado, kelp salad, pineapple, spicy mayo, choice of: sushi rice or farro
- TUNA SASHIMI*$28.00
- SALMON SASHIMI*$27.00

SANDWICHES

served with french fries and coleslaw

CRISPY FISH SANDWICH$19.00
north atlantic wild caught whitefish (always fresh!), lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce
LEGAL LOBSTER ROLL
warm butter-poached or traditional with lemon mayo
- MKT
JONAH CRAB ROLL
NORTH ATLANTIC delicate crabmeat with mayo
- MKT
TUNA BURGER$20.00
chili-garlic seasoned ground tuna, roasted red pepper sauce
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH$19.00
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo
BACON CHEDDAR BURGER*$20.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE, applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato

FROM THE SEA

Choose a Protein, a Flavor Style, and 2 Sides

SOLE, seared$30.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
COD LOIN, seared$33.00
ICELAND, MSC Certified Sustainable
STRIPED BASS, grilled$34.00
FARMED, BAJA MEXICO, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable
RAINBOW TROUT, grilled$29.00
COLOMBIA, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable
ARCTIC CHAR, grilled$30.00
ICELAND
SEA BASS, seared$34.00
WILD CAUGHT, CHILE
SALMON*, grilled$35.00
HELGELAND COAST, NORWAY
SWORDFISH STEAK, grilled$41.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
YELLOWFIN TUNA*, seared$41.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
SHRIMP, grilled$35.00
BAY OF BENGAL, all natural, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable

BUTCHER'S TABLE

Choose a Protein, a Flavor Style, and 2 Sides

FILET MIGNON* 8oz, grilled$49.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
BONELESS RIBEYE* 16oz, grilled$49.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
SIRLOIN STEAK TIPS* 12oz, grilled$32.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
HALF CHICKEN, roasted$26.00

FLAVOR STYLES

FRESH & SAVORY
- Lemon Butter & Crispy Capers
- Apple-Pomegranate Chutney & Smoked Salt
- Roasted Corn Salsa & Avocado Crema
- Garlic Herb Chimichurri
EARTHY & SPICY
- Montreal Steak Seasoning & Red Wine Sauce
- Cajun Blackened & Hot Butter
- Nori Chili Crust & Sticky Soy Sauce
- Five Spice & Kung Pao Sauce (contains peanut oil)

SIDES

SIDES
- STEAMED BROCCOLI
- ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
- SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS (contains peanuts)
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
- ROASTED MUSHROOMS
- COLESLAW
- FRENCH FRIES
- WHIPPED POTATOES
- CRISPY POTATO WEDGES
- STEAMED JASMINE RICE
- HERBED RICE PILAF

ADD ONS

make your meal a Surf & Surf or a Surf & Turf

CRAB CAKE$21.00
SHRIMP & SCALLOP STUFFING$12.00
SIRLOIN TIPS*, grilled$13.00
SHRIMP, grilled$13.00
LOBSTER TAIL
- MKT
PETIT SALMON*, grilled$16.00
PETIT YELLOWFIN TUNA*, seared$18.00

LEGAL CLASSICS

HADDOCK, BAKED ANNA'S WAY$29.50
NORTH ATLANTIC, wild caught, buttered crumbs, roasted tomato, herbed rice pilaf, steamed broccoli
COD, SALT & VINEGAR CRUSTED$33.00
ICELAND, crispy potato wedges, napa cabbage and bacon slaw, remoulade
CIOPPINO$46.00
clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, lobster tail, tomato broth
CRAB CAKE & SHRIMP$45.00
lump crab cake, grilled shrimp, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf, greens, corn, onion, tomato, Dijon vinaigrette

PASTA

CLAMS AND LINGUINI$30.00
clams, garlic and shallot confit, pancetta, white wine, chili flakes
SHRIMP SCAMPI$28.00
linguini, tomato, sofrito, white wine, garlic butter
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE$28.00
slow braised beef and pork ragù, marinara, ricotta, mascarpone
ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIA$26.00
sweet Italian sausage, mushrooms, leeks, tomatoes

LOBSTER

STEAMED LOBSTER
choice of two sides
- MKT
BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
- MKT
STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
- MKT
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
one whole lobster, Vermont cheddar, buttered crumbs
- MKT

CRISPY FRIED

traditional New England or Angry style served with french fries and coleslaw

FISH & CHIPS$29.00
NORTH ATLANTIC, wild caught, always fresh
SHRIMP$29.50
BAY OF BENGAL, jumbo naked
SCALLOPS$39.00
GULF OF MAINE
CLAMS, WHOLE BELLY
NEW ENGLAND, sweet & petite
- MKT
CLAM STRIPS$29.00
NEW ENGLAND
FISHERMANS PLATTER$48.00
jumbo naked shrimp, scallops, local whitefish, calamari, clam strips

DESSERT

ESPRESSO TORTE$12.00
whipped cream, strawberries
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE$11.00
graham cracker crust, seasonal topping
KEY LIME PIE$11.00
lime custard, raspberry sauce, whipped cream
CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE$12.00
naturally gluten free, warm chocolate center, coconut cookie, vanilla bean ice cream
BOSTON CREAM PIE$11.00
vanilla cream layered cake, chocolate ganache, toffee almond crunch
ICE CREAM SUNDAE$12.00
cookie dough ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, toffee almond crunch, strawberries, whipped cream, cherry
THREE BON BONS$7.00
bite-size scoops of ice cream dipped in chocolate

KIDS' MENU

choice of one first bite, one main, and two sides

FIRST BITES
choice of one:
- FRUIT CUP
- POPCORN
- CARROT STICKS
SANDWICHES
- HAMBURGER / CHEESEBURGER$10.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH$10.00
- GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH$10.00
PASTA
- WITH BUTTER$10.00
- WITH RED SAUCE$10.00
- MAC & CHEESE$10.00
SIMPLY GRILLED
- GRILLED SALMON$12.00
- GRILLED SIRLOIN TIPS*$13.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST$10.00
FRIED
- FISH FINGERS$10.00
- POPCORN SHRIMP$10.00
- CHICKEN FINGERS$10.00
SIDES
choice of two:
- SEASONAL VEGGIES
- FRUIT
- FRENCH FRIES
- JASMINE RICE
- RICE PILAF
- COLESLAW

*

Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. *Served raw or undercooked, or contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Legal Sea Foods - Harborside offers a "great location on the harbor" with stunning views and a modern design. Guests appreciate the "fantastic personable, efficient service" and "excellent food," especially the seafood options. The venue is "perfect for celebrations" with its "amazing atmosphere," making it a "favorite" spot for locals and visitors alike.

6,552 Reviews

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Linda
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the tables by the windows looking out over the harbor and airport.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! Service was lovely and such a great view!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was amazing. The place is clean and bright. The food was great.
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Ellen
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. We enjoyed the experience
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Lewis
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
honestly sucks so bad. i always wanted to try legal seafoods and I finally went today and it was so bad. there are so many nice locally owned restaurants that cost the same amount and are 1000 times better
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Lola
Sacramento20 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience always good. Food just mediocre today but service was very good.
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Nancy
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our boys 16th birthday tonight. Everything was fabulous !! Highly recommend you leave room for the chocolate pudding cake!
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Jill VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good dining experience made even better by the gorgeous view. Staff were friendly and food was very good. We chose a Dine Out Boston meal since it was featured then. My shrimp scampi had a little kick to it, which was terrific. my husband’s fish and chips were OK—he prefers a thicker fish but it was good. Again, the ambiance is the real feature with this restaurant.
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Lisa
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I had bones in my fish . Needed to wait another 10 minutes for my food - apology was made but nothing offered to compensate . Food was Ok nothing to rave about . Wouldn’t go back
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Van
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quick trip to BOS. Wanted to catch some seafood. Was not disappointed. Great view of the water and the Boston Ream Pie was amazing.
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Legal Sea Foods - Harborside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 477-2900.

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside is rated 4.5 stars by 6552 OpenTable diners.