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Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

4.3
4.3
2938 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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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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 2,938 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offers a prime location for pre-theater dining with "excellent service" and "fresh seafood." Highlights include "delicious crab cakes" and "flavorful clam chowder." While some dishes like the lobster roll and fried clams received mixed feedback, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its "great atmosphere" and "attentive staff."

2,938 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing! Delicious Lobster for a first time in Boston

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  2. Patricia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation and was greeted by the hostess desk and seated immediately. The service was great and the server was very accommodating and friendly. The food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend

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  3. Matt

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our Valentine’s Day dinner! Great location and friendly staff.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst seat in the building. Drinks were awful. Steak was undercooked. Got a surf n turf side and they just forgot it entirely. Would not recommend to anyone. Other locations are great. This one sucks.

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  5. Dan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pre-show dinner! Never felt rushed, yet out in time!

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  6. Maureen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved the new menu. Enjoyed the sole with lemon and capers,roasted mushrooms and brussell sprouts. Service from Meghan was spot on. New glassware was admirable!

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  7. Gail

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We originally booked for 6 people and our party was increased to 8. The hostesses (Trina and Victoria ) were so wonderful at trying to accommodate us as much as possible. We had a very comfortable evening, the food was fabulous, and our waiter (Colin) was fantastic! We will certainly return!!!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Gail, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great time at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing. We strive to accommodate all our guests and it's heartening to hear that our hostess and Manager were able to accommodate your larger party. We're glad you enjoyed the food and found our service fantastic. We're excited to welcome you back soon! Best Regards, Douglas Anderson General manager

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  8. Patti

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around! The sole was amazing! Our hostess, Victoria, was very gracious and efficient on a very busy post theater day!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Patti! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're glad we could make your post-theater day a bit more efficient. We're also glad to know you enjoyed our sole dish! Your kind words for Victoria mean a lot to us and to her!!! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Douglas Anderson General Manager

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  9. AJ

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived at a VERY busy time, immediately following a matinee at the Citizen’s Opera House and the host team was ready and waiting for us. They are joyful, welcoming and playful when we made a joke about a nearby baby buggy. We were seated in a very comfortable booth and very quickly and kindly greeted by Colin our server and his support “busser” who took tremendous care of us through the entire experience. Colin was thorough in support one of our party who has a gluten allergy and another with a nut allergy. Our appetizers and dinners were phenomenal. All four of us were very happy with both the quality and the portion! Two of our party enjoyed a slice of key lime pie and reported that it was so yummy and had “the perfect pucker!” We give our second standing ovation of the day to LEGAL SEAFOODS - DOWNTOWN CROSSING! For both a Tummy Award winning experience and well-rehearsed exceptional service. This is location is your absolute BEST! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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  10. Chi

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    85 reviews

    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is good as usual at Legal Seafood. The place need a few more wait staff because you can tell the existing wait staff are spread too thin. For example, when we request for ketchup from a different wait staff who was not our server, our request was ignored. I don't believe that behavior is not professional. I understand the staff were very busy last evening and that is why a few additional staff would provide better service to all customers. On the whole, our experience was good because our server tried his best to meet our expectations. Thanks.

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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 2938 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
7:00 PM
Booked 45 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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