Legal Sea Foods
(617) 742-5300
255 State St
Boston,
MA
02109
42.3596
-71.0514
Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Legal Sea Foods
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Located across from the aquarium and just minutes from Quincy Market, this Legal requires more of a wait than others. When the restaurant is full--which is almost always--the noise can be deafening, but such is the price one has to pay for the freshest seafood in town. Weary waiters do their best to keep happy faces while serving an endless stream of tourists.
The Food
The excellent seafood is served in every imaginable way: Super-fresh lobster meat tops Caesar salads, while crab enhances the cheese and horseradish dip. A wood grill makes thick cuts of swordfish and tuna burst with flavor. Shrimp and clams are lightly fried in a batter that won't clog your arteries. Most diners are too full to enjoy above-average desserts, including homemade ice cream and a wicked bananas Foster.
User Reviews
dartmaster65
October 04, 2008
My friends and I each had a bowl of the New England Clam chowder and it was a major disappointment. One of my friends didn't even finish their bowl. The chowder had no flavor and it was watered down. I have had better clam chowder out of a can. The service was good, but I will try never try this restaurant again.
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PK2008
June 27, 2008
Ive eaten at most of the locations. The quality of the food is always consistent and the clam chowder is amazing. For lunch, try the spicy fish and chips. Its not too bad so dont worry. I took my friend here when he came to visit me from San Diego. He loved it. Had the baked scrod. If youre visiting here for the first time, you have to come here at least once. My favorite locations are the one on the waterfront near the Aquarium and the one near Park Plaza.
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Cashm
May 23, 2008
Appetizers were ok, ordered a $95 bottle of wine and had to ask 3 times for wine cooler. Finally got it. Ordered lobsters, husband's was cooked ok, but he said dry, not like when in Maine. Mine, was undercooked and I didn't realize it till I ate a few bites. Sent it back, and came back still undercooked. Was told I had to wait 8 - 12 hours if I'd be sick. Yes, they didn't charge, but who cares about the money, I wasn't looking for free food, I was looking to eat a nice dinner. Instead I spent the night worrying if I'd be sick. Thankfully I wasn't but the point is it should never have happened from a place that says it has high quality control standards.
read full reviewThe Details on Legal Sea Foods
The Extras:
Amuse yourself with a predinner trip to the nearby New England Aquarium.
Know Before You Go:
Fish-and-chips and small, juicy burgers are two satisfying options on the kids' menu.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Celeb Hangout, Waterfront Dining, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
