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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.4
4.4
5943 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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, Tue, Thu, 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 5,943 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 an inviting dining experience with "fresh seafood" and "great service" in a prime location. Guests often rave about the "delicious clam chowder" and "lobster rolls." While some mention noise and service inconsistencies, most appreciate the "attentive staff" and "beautiful waterfront views."

5,943 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Nottingham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was exceptional , the chowder and scallops in particular
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Ian! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chowder and scallops. We always strive to provide exceptional food and service, and it's great to know we hit the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the value and will continue to work on providing the best experience for our guests. We look forward to serving you again at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf. Best regards, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  2. john

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We walked in and the entire restaurant was very cold (everyone around us also commenting how cold it was in the restaurant) and this was very uncomfortable. We ordered baked stuffed lobsters, clam chowder, clam strips, tuna tartar, street corn, mushrooms, and fries. Overall quality was not great and definitely the quality has gone downhill from what it used to be. I know everyone works hard at the restaurant but the owners really need to think about the overall experience and quality and do a much better job (owners and not really the staff).
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded today
    Thanks for the review, John. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf didn't meet your expectations. We understand how uncomfortable it can be to dine with the atmosphere feeling cold, and we appreciate your feedback on the temperature in our restaurant. We're always striving to provide the best food and service and we're sorry to hear that we fell short this time. We'll definitely take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more pleasant dining experience. Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  3. Andrew

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waiter seemed to be stretched as we barely heard from him. Bus service spilled a glass of wine on me. No apology or did the waiter offer anything to compensate
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded today
    Dear Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food. However, we're truly sorry about the service you received. We strive to provide excellent service to all our guests, and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will definitely address this issue. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, T. J. Lowry - General Manager

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  4. victor

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    🔥🔥💪👍Greatttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 4 days ago
    Hello victor, We are over the moon to hear such glowing feedback! We are thrilled that you had an exceptional experience at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf. Your kind words about our food and service truly made our day. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for choosing us! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  5. Bethany

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate at the bar. We love having Scott as our server! He is so friendly and capable, and remembers us every time.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Bethany, thanks for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our bar and that our team was able to provide you with friendly and capable service. We're also glad to know that you love our place and always have a positive experience. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager The Management Team at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf.

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  6. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Molly was a very good server. Please give her a pay raise!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Dear John, Thank you for your kind words and the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you had a good experience with our service. We always strive to provide our customers with a memorable dining experience and your feedback is a great affirmation. We're always looking for ways to improve and your suggestion about a pay raise is certainly noted. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  7. Melody

    VIP

    Phoenix

    156 reviews

    5.0

    156 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster bisque was excellent! A little bit of shell in the little necks, but so fresh and tasty!!! Great service!
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Melody! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fresh and tasty lobster bisque. It's great to know our team was able to provide excellent service as well. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience, and your feedback is a testament to that. We can't wait to welcome you back to Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf! Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  8. Dave

    Rhode Island

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Long time Legal's customer took visiting coworker to the restaurant on a slow night. Frankly, the food was nowhere near Legal's quality. The broccoli was overcooked and had too much oil/butter on it and the baled haddock...a staple from the original location in Cambridge...was only OK. After 50 years as a customer, it was disappointing.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Dave, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience at our Long Wharf location didn't meet your expectations. We strive to maintain the high quality of our food and it seems we missed the mark this time around. We're also disappointed to hear that our classic Long Wharf dish, the broccoli haddock, didn't hit the mark for you. We value your long-time relationship with us and hope that we can make it up to you in the future. Best, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  9. Richard

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were top notch. Food suggestions were spot on.
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We're also glad to know that our suggestions hit the spot! We strive to provide top-notch food and service to all our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back to Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf soon. Best regards, T.J. Lowry - General Manager

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  10. Angela

    VIP

    Caribbean

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Baked Haddock dinner wasn’t that hot; menu description unclear about what comes with, serving vegetables in a bowl, seems odd! Overall a busy place, pleasant waiter, good quality just ok…
    Legal Sea Foods - Long WharfResponded on December 16, 2024
    Thanks for the review, Angela. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide our customers with an enjoyable dining experience and your feedback about the baked haddock is appreciated. We're also sorry to hear about your concern about the serving vegetables in a bowl. We'll certainly take this into consideration. We're glad that you found our waiter pleasant, and we hope you'll give us another chance to impress you. Best regards, 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 5943 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 61 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, Tue, 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
  • 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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