Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

I wasn’t sure about coming here at first since it’s a chain and I wanted an authentic Boston seafood experience — but I’m so glad I did. The clam chowder is fantastic and might just rival my long-time favorite She Crab chowder from Charleston. No wonder this soup is served at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon every year! I also had the swordfish — beautifully presented, satisfying, and full of flavor. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Highly recommended!

- Humberto Lameda -

Went Back For An Encore! With all of the seafood choices in Boston, to opt for this restaurant twice in a 4-day vacation….says alot. The seafood is obviously excellant. But the ambiance is every bit as enjoyable. We dined outside, among a cozy set of tables on the harbor. It was a pleasant combination of relative seaside serinity and circus just inside. I had and truly recommend the basic Fish and Chips. Wifey selected the Crabcake& Shrimp, a signature dish for the restaurant. Both were truly delicious. We will definitely return!

- Avery Watson III -

We were in Boston for a couple of days and looking for seafood. We made reservations through open table and we were immediately seated near the back windows. The view of the harbor is amazing. Our server was young and a little nervous, but super friendly and after a little conversation she relaxed and was really friendly and helpful. We ordered the seafood tower for two and it was outstanding ... 4 oysters, 4 clams, 1/2 lobster, 4 shrimp, and tuna tartar. All were outstanding quality. For the main course I selected the clams and my partner ordered the fettuccine with clams. My clams were good and cooked well, but i would probably order something else the next time. My partners dish was tasty, but a little heavy on the pancetta. Overall, we had a great experience at Legal Seafood

- Tim Noonen -

This is hands down Boston’s best seafood spot. The lobster sandwich I had here? Best I’ve ever tasted! Loved it so much we came twice-if we’d stayed any longer, honestly, I’d have dragged you back every single day. Staff were proper friendly, kitchen smashed it, every dish was spot-on. Big thanks to the whole team-see you next time we’re in town!

- Akin Ulusoy -

The yellowtail and the sole fish were wonderful. The oyster delicious- the freshness was just perfection. The clam chowder is not bad, but not the best there is. Definitely worth a visit for sure. Staff was helpful and gave good suggestions. Atmosphere was nice, not so loud you can't hear the party you're with, but not super quiet. I love how is within walking distance to a variety of places.

- Amy B -

I had a great dinner experience at this Legal Sea Food’s rooftop enclosed patio! It was hardly busy at all on a Monday night, so the place was quiet and very easy to talk. Our server was attentive and helpful. We started with the fisherman’s platter, which consisted of a variety of fried seafood and veggies (onion, fries, coleslaw). The calamari was fishier than other ones I’ve had at restaurants, but everything else was tasty! We also ordered two soups: the clam chowder and the lobster bisque. The clam chowder was delicious, cheesy, and creamy. The lobster bisque, however, was weirdly caramel-y and off putting; we did not enjoy it. Onto the mains, the prime rib cooked medium rare was delicious, and cooked just a bit more rare than expected but I actually prefer a rare/medium rare so it was great. The szechuan beans and mashed potatoes were also decent, they paired well with the steak. The other two mains (white fish and lobster tails) met our expectations as well, as they were tasty and well-portioned. The one main that we were let down by was the clam pasta (I forgot the specific name), but everyone thought it was overly sour, perhaps due to lemon? Overall, we enjoyed a great meal at Legal Sea Foods; the atmosphere and service were both great and I would recommend this chain to anyone visiting Boston.

- Karen Liu -

This restaurant is a decent size with good service. I went for lunch around 2pm and it was slow we walked right in no reservation for a party of 7. Everything that was ordered was outstanding! Lobster mac and cheese appetizer down to the seafood platter, calamari, drinks were strong as well. The dessert cheesecake was also very delicious and authentic. You can tell everything here is super fresh it is a pricey restaurant but good and plenty of seating and a bar.

- Tiffany Nicole -