Legal Sea Foods
Cambridge, MA 02138-5756
Phone: (617) 491-9400
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Bennett Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Legal Sea Foods – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
It took more than five decades for Legal Sea Foods to drop anchor in Harvard Square, finally landing in a high-profile space in the courtyard of the upscale Charles Hotel. Most nights find the handsome, nautically themed dining room filled to the gills with local workers and academics. While the crowded interior forces friendly, efficient waiters to shout to be heard above the din, the quiet patio offers a calmer environment.
The Food
As at all other Legal locations, super-fresh seafood is the main draw. Locally caught clams and haddock share menu space with tender Alaskan wild salmon and meaty Maryland crab cakes. Top appetizer options include creamy bluefish pate and nationally renowned clam chowder, while homemade lobster ravioli and wood-grilled tuna steaks are best bets among the entrees. Given the restaurant's healthy portions, few diners have room for pedestrian desserts like an oversweet chocolate pudding cake.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitFor a relaxed, hospitable environment, grab a table in the airy bar, which offers flat-screen TVs and friendly bartenders to keep you company.
ParkingSkip the headache that is Harvard Square parking: The restaurant validates for up to three hours in the Charles Hotel's garage.
What to DrinkScan the exceptionally lengthy wine list carefully and you'll find many affordable, fish-friendly whites.
User Reviews for Legal Sea Foods
02/10/2008 Posted by pburke76
My wife and I eat at this location at least once a week. The fish is extremely fresh and well prepared and we have never had poor service. We also come to their brunch on Sundays. The lobster omlette is unbelievable. We recommend it to all of our family and friends for great seafood.
Pros: Intimate environment, fresh fish
Cons: Parking a little difficult
09/28/2007 Posted by bstnbkdbean
How the hell does this restaurant rate four and a half stars? the food there was terrible, Me and my daughter ate there for lunch, the muscles were the worst I have ever had in my life, and the fish could not have been worse, lousy service, horrible food and the smell of old seafood was almost overwhelming With just the two of us and one glass of wine with tip was over a hundred dollars, what a waste of money I will never go there again
Pros: parking
Cons: the food
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