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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.3
4.3
5978 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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. Dine on local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 5,978 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf offers "amazing seafood of outstanding quality" and "excellent service", with highlights including their renowned New England Clam Chowder and fresh seafood options. While some reviews note service inconsistencies and high prices, many patrons appreciate the "great location" and "friendly staff". A popular choice for seafood enthusiasts.
5,978 Reviews
  1. Valerie

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very quick and attentive service. Food was amazing!

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  2. Robert

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and location. Service was fast and very attentive.

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  3. Sally

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fresh and delicious. Service could have been better my tea and water were both gone before my meal was finished no drink refills were offered.

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  4. Christina

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server delivered excellent service, but the hostess severely undermined our experience from start to finish. Her visible unhappiness and several rude comments were completely unacceptable. Upon our arrival, she expressed annoyance about our stroller being folded and left at the entrance, which was unwarranted. And we were just following the restaurant protocol. During our meal, she remarked “ you need to move in” by speaking to me in a condescending manner. Which I had no problem moving in to let a customer that needed the space get to their table. Just ask me kindly as Im mid bite while also feeding my one year old. Finally, as we were exiting and attempting to make way for other customers, she bluntly told us we couldn't use the nearest door, insisting, "My hostess papers will blow its too windy use the other door” as she stood at the stand. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable in any service environment. Not a single smile, no kind words, and zero assistance—just judgement. Not even have a good night. And this comes from someone who is in the restaurant industry and allows for understanding in most situations. Follwed the rules, did what we were told and left a generous tip.

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  5. Felice

    Dallas1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The greeting was terrible. No hello or welcome. We checked in upon arrival. We were told to stand over there near the parked baby strollers. Other parties were seated before us. The grumpy hostess mistakenly thought our reservation was later. Finally we were sat next to a large party and the tables were so close together, I was repeatedly bumped by the staff serving. Upon ordering our waiter suggested a lunch portion for dinner that was to be a larger portion for about the same price. To our shock his suggestion came to double what our original order would have been. We’ve been to other locations and have been very happy. This is the second time to this location and the second time we’ve had a disappointing experience. The food was good but the sloppy service was awful.

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  6. martha VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    $16 for 2 small stuffed clams? Come on….. that set things off on a sour note. Then they sat a table of 12 high school students next to us and we barely saw the waiter again. Legals used to be a high quality restaurant but now it is 100% tourist trap with sky high prices.

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  7. Victoria VIP

    Fort Lauderdale22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a nice dinner here and got the seafood that we had been craving.

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  8. Seth VIP

    Phoenix12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly, we were pretty disappointed. Service was really slow and inconsistent. I realize there could have been unforeseen issues like staffing, etc. The server was very nice, she just seemed to be overwhelmed and kept tables (not just ours) waiting for excessive amounts of time just to get water. Food wasn’t bad, but based on other reviews we read, we were expecting above average.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on March 21, 2025
    Dear Seth, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We're glad to hear that you found our server to be nice and we're sorry for the delay in service. We'll certainly work on improving our efficiency to ensure our guests have a timely and satisfactory experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best, Joanna Shalek Briski, General Manager.

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  9. Luis

    Miami18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Awful experience. I went there for a business dinner and for sure it was the last time, definitely a wrong choice. We waited +1 hr for the food to be served, and when it came 6 dishes out of 8 were burnt. We were so hungry and tired after the whole day working at the SENA’25 exhibition that we ate it as it was. I have to say that the server Tinisha was attentive and prone to help, but the backstage people were a whole disaster.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on March 19, 2025
    Dear Luis, I would like to extend my sincere apologies for your experience at Legal Sea Foods. We appreciate the feedback and take these comments very seriously. If agreeable with you, I would like to learn more so that I may address the issues with my staff. Please contact me at 617-742-5300 at your convenience. Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Best, Joanna Shalek Briski, General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing! Our server was so kind and attentive!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on March 19, 2025
    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, Joanna Shalek Briski, 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 4.3 stars by 5978 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.

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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–Thu, 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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