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Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

4.5
4.5
2861 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • 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. 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–Wed, 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 Station<br />Green Line: Boylston Station<br />Orange 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 2,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing offers a memorable dining experience, perfect for pre-theater meals. Guests praise the "fantastic seafood" and "outstanding service," making it a top choice for seafood lovers. While some reviews noted occasional service hiccups, the "delicious clam chowder" and "fresh oysters" highlight the restaurant's consistent quality.

2,861 Reviews
  1. david

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Legal seafood is always a good experience. Always a great place to take visitors to the city and a great place to just sit down and have good food and conversation.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded today
    Hey, thank you so much for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing is a regular stop for you and your visitors. It's great to know that our food and service consistently meet your expectations. We're always striving to provide a top-notch dining experience and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to your next visit!

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  2. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped at Downtown Crossing for dinner before a show. The service was great. Colin, our waiter, was attentive and knowledgeable. I have a food allergy and he was able to offer alternatives to protect me. My meal was brought out separately so as to avoid any cross-contamination. The Manager was personable, friendly and had a great sense of humor. We will return there the next time we go into town. The prices were very reasonable, the food was excellent. We truly enjoyed ourselves.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded today
    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the wonderful 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! Best, Douglas Anderson, General Manager

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  3. Elisabeth

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! We always come here before our shows and arent disappointed.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Elisabeth! We're thrilled to hear that you always come to Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing before your shows. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We're glad you enjoy our food, service, and value. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Douglas Anderson, General Manager

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  4. Amer

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good seafood as always, drinks are very blah and service is just so inconsistent and not attentive.

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  5. Jill

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The stuffed lobster was a complete disappointment—the worst I’ve ever had. The stuffing was overloaded with undercooked onions, and the lobster itself seemed undercooked with an odd taste that made it unappetizing. It felt poorly prepared and far from fresh. Definitely wouldn’t recommend it.

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  6. kate

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and delicious cocktails! our server was lovely and knew we were catching a show so she made sure everything was efficient but not rushed!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and cocktails. We're always here to ensure your experience is efficient and not rushed. It's wonderful to know that our server was attentive and made you feel welcome. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Douglas Anderson General manager

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  7. Mary Ann

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were going to a show, the hostess seated us quickly. Waiter was attentive, food was excellent.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Mary Ann Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be attentive. We always aim to provide an excellent dining experience for our guests, and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing soon. Best regards, Douglas Anderson General Manager

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  8. Kathy

    Hawaii

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful waiter. The food was great. It came out quickly and we were able to leave and get to our play on time.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Kathy, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing! It's great to know that our quick service and delicious food made your visit enjoyable. We always aim to provide a timely and satisfying experience for our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Douglas Anderson General manager

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  9. Nina

    Greater Boston

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner! Thank you for accommodating our group! Doug, thank you for making us feel like family! It is always a pleasure to see you!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 5 days ago
    Hey NinaL, We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had a great dinner at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing! It's always a pleasure to make our guests feel welcome. We're glad to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We look forward to serving you again soon! You are always family to me Nina!!!!!! Best, Douglas Anderson General Manager

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  10. Leah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I'm so upset. Went here to have dinner for a party of 3 before a show. Two of us ordered scallops. They were the size of nickels -- and tough and chewy, like you had microwaved them. It cost 33 dollars a plate. Was told the manager was too busy and we would have to wait when asked to talk to the manager. But we needed to leave to see the show. I used to come to Legal Sea Foods in the original location at Chestnut hill in the 1980s, and it was high quality. I know it's been decades since then, but oh, this place has no quality control anymore. Server was fine.

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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 4.5 stars by 2861 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 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–Wed, 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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