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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

4.4
4.4
1914 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
Legal Sea Foods was founded over 70 years ago in Cambridge, and our Kendall Square location continues the legacy with a recently renovated space. Find us near MIT and the local business district, as well as the Marriott Hotel and the Cambridgeshire Galleria and Museum of Science. Our Cambridge location offers a bar, booth and table seating, private dining room, and seasonal patio, catering to residents, office workers, and tourists alike. 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!
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  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Dine Out Boston

    Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
    Join us for Dine Out Boston from February 23rd – March 15th, 2025! Feast on a 3-course prix fixe lunch menu for $32 or a 3-course dinner menu for just $46. Enjoy favorites like our famous New England Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, Nori Chili Crusted Salmon, Sirloin Tips, Boston Cream Pie, and more. View menus and learn more at https://www.legalseafoods.com/whats-on/dine-out-boston/
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What 1,914 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square offers "great food, great service" with standout seafood dishes like clam chowder and crab cakes. The attentive staff and "outstanding" gluten-free options enhance the dining experience. While some patrons note inconsistency, many appreciate the "excellent" menu choices and "super attentive" service. A reliable choice for seafood lovers.

1,914 Reviews
  1. Ricardo VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been going to Legal Seafoods for more than 40 years. This, by far was the worst food I have ever had at legal. I had the whole belly clams. totally overcooked...Clams should be delicately cooked. These had more crunch than the french fries. My partners grilled seabass also overcooked and a friends crab cakes had a little blackening to the tops. So disappointing. Service was adequate. We did not complain about the food to the waiter, we just paid and left. But Legal in Kendall, I will never be back! Epic fail!

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  2. Michael VIP

    Seattle28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service team was spot on! I sat in the bar area, and it was a little loud. Will request main dining room next visit just to have a more relaxed meal. But I’ll miss the service team!

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  3. JOHN VIP

    Greater Boston670 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Dine out Boston LUNCH special on a Sunday was a bonus, well prepared. Only disappointment was the only one choice of dessert, no substitution of cheesecake and wold have preferred an option being lactose intolerant.

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  4. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Legal has been revitalized over the last year and a half. A renewed menu but above all far better quality and service.

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  5. Liz VIP

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, food was excellent, good menu selection. We sat at the high-tops near the bar so we were able to look outside.

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  6. Patrick

    Madrid1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding. Food portions were good. I should be back. Thank you

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  7. Ryan

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The people at legal sea food Cambridge is great people and great management. I Thanks them for great service

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  8. Tara VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I recall going to a Legal Seafood years ago and the quality of the food and preparation being better. We ordered lobster bisque, crab cake appetizer, the warm lobster roll w/ fries, and key lime pie. Everything was good but not great. The server was lovely and attentive. The restaurant could use a refresh/remodel. The high prices were not worth the value of the experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was attentive Food was terrific Good value

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  10. Hestia

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible, and the service was excellent. It's not cheep, but definitely worth it

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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square is rated 4.4 stars by 1914 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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