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Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

4.4
4.4
2908 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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. 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
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-downtown-crossing/
  • 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
  • Location
    558 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
  • 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 2,908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offers a lively atmosphere perfect for pre-theater dinners. Diners praise the "excellent service" and "quality seafood," with standout dishes like crab cakes and lobster rolls receiving high marks. The restaurant ensures "attentive and accommodating" service, making it a reliable choice for seafood lovers.

2,908 Reviews

  1. Jill

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tried the new appetizer “Chowder Fries”. Delicious and reminded me of a loaded baked potato. Wonderful meal and mad it out to theatre in plenty of time before show opened. Staff knows how to get that done!

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  2. Randy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I feel the restaurant could use a face lift. Our bench at our booth had black tape all across it covering up tears.

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  3. Peter

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great location for pre-theater dining and close to Downtown Crossing. Reasonably price fresh fish!

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  4. SUSAN

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok but not great. My dish was not hot. Overall it was ok but not as good as I expected and would have liked.

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  5. John

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent however I found the food this time disappointing. The New England clam chowder was excellent I ordered fish and chips the fish was mostly all batter and the fries were tasteless and undercooked. Again our server Meagan C was excellent. I will say I've had the fish and chips at this location before and have always been happy with them but this time missed the mark.

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  6. patricia

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great service. Great location before the show at the Opera house!

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  7. Juliet

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host was extremely kind, rearranging other reservations to seat us at a table away from the door as we requested. Waiter was prompt and forgiving for late arrivals, and food was excellent.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Swordfish was was overcooked. Very poorly plated. Sat under the warming light much too long.

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  9. Rounak

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing experience espicially becuase it was annual clam chowder day. I really enjoyed my time there. The service was great. I would definitely recommend the clam chowder and the octopus, they were plated beautifully and tasted even better.

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  10. Patrick

    Detroit

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, good food and overall was impressed with our evening at Legal Sea Food. Would dine again.

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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 4.4 stars by 2908 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 57 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
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-downtown-crossing/
  • 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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