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Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

4.3
4.3
2957 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Step into the bustling energy of Downtown Crossing at our stylish Legal Sea Foods location. Featuring a modern look with black brick and glowing amber glass, guests can unwind in the lounge, at the large bar, or in the dining room overlooking our open kitchen. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more! Located near Boston's theater and financial districts, it's ideal for a pre-show dinner / post-performance catch-up or a get together with the team to celebrate a win.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 692-8888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, 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 – Downtown Crossing can accommodate all your special event needs. Make a splash when you celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event with us.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings at the Lafayette Garage across the street at 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Weekdays before 4pm, get a $2/hour discount for up to two hours. Or park for $16 on weekdays after 4pm and all day on weekends.
  • Public transit
    Orange/Red Line: Downtown Crossing StationGreen Line: Boylston StationOrange Line: Chinatown Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,957 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offers "great food, location, atmosphere," making it ideal for pre-theater dining. The "clam chowder was to die for," with "excellent service" frequently highlighted. Despite some inconsistencies in food quality and service, the outstanding location and "wonderful" lobster dishes ensure a memorable experience.

2,957 Reviews
  1. Priscilla VIP

    Greater Boston41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters tasted even fresher than they normally are. Ordered from the dine out menu. Black sea bass was wonderful.  James is an excellent server. Super convenient location to have dinner as I had a show across the street at the Paramount.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Priscilla, Thank you very much for the wonderful star review! 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! I will pass on your wonderful comments to James!! Best, Douglas Anderson, General Manager

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  2. Greg

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not a lot of food, but it was good. The waiter was great!

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  3. Claire

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Last night I had dinner at Legal Seafood before going to the Boston Ballet. I must say it was mediocre at best. I had a chopped salad to start, which was not as advertised. The lettuce was bland chopped iceberg instead of romaine (as listed). It also contained mushy buttnernut squash cubes instead of the advertised pomegranate arils. Very minimal amount of radicchio and walnuts. Overall, not great. I then had a blackened swordfish plate. There was barely any blackened flavor, and the swordfish was firm and a bit dry (not juicy). The Brussels sprouts that came with it were large and rather tough; the fries were thick and flavorless. My daughter ordered a yellowfin tuna plate, which was just okay. The best part of the meal was the refreshing pink rose mocktail. Our table server was good, but the kitchen was slow in getting out the dishes. It's a nice atmosphere, and the location couldn't be better if you're going to Boston Ballet. But I don't think I would go back. The quality of food is not worth the prices they're charging IMO.

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  4. RockingRobin

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was attentive and food was delicious. Enjoyable!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
    Hi RockingRobin, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing. It's great to know that our food was to your liking and that you found our service attentive. We strive to provide an enjoyable experience for all our guests and your feedback validates our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Douglas Anderson General Manager

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  5. Hadi VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early and we were seated right away. Service was great and dinner was flavorful!. Delicious clam chowder soup!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Hadi! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our clam chowder soup and found our service to be great. We strive to provide our guests with delicious food and top-notch service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Douglas Anderson General Manager

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  6. Don

    Salt Lake City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was superb even though he admitted he was on his 70th hour of work

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  7. Lucinda VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Have become disappointed in Legal’s. The wine and the dinner rolls were the best part of the meal. We had crab cakes and tuna tartare. We’ve had the same dishes that were far higher quality and much less expensive at other restaurants.

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  8. Norm VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great. Our waiter Jim was attentive and knew we were heading to the ballet. However the fried clams were more strip than belly clams my husband ordered. The attic char was tasty, but the temp on the fish and sides could have been hotter.

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  9. Paul VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall is was just average, I’ve come to expect better here. My whipped potatoes came to the table cold!

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  10. Eileen VIP

    Greater Boston257 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We took our family to dinner after a show. We've been coming to Legal Seafoods for over 36 years. The quality and variety have declined. The rolls are obviously made by a different and inferior vendor. The original rolls were so much better. There wasn't anything wrong with the food or the service but it's just not as good as it was and it's pretty obvious that after the company was sold, the Berkowitz standards have not been maintained.

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 692-8888.

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing is rated 4.3 stars by 2957 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing 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
8:00 PM
Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

558 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings at the Lafayette Garage across the street at 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Weekdays before 4pm, get a $2/hour discount for up to two hours. Or park for $16 on weekdays after 4pm and all day on weekends.
  • Public transit
    Orange/Red Line: Downtown Crossing StationGreen Line: Boylston StationOrange Line: Chinatown Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 692-8888
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing can accommodate all your special event needs. Make a splash when you celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event with us.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
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