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Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing

4.5
4.5
2884 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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. 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 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 2,884 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing is renowned for its "great food, excellent service," and convenient location, making it a favorite for theatergoers. Diners praise the "extensive menu" with numerous gluten-free options and "amazing service." The restaurant's seafood, particularly the clam chowder and lobster, consistently impresses. Despite some mixed reviews, it remains a "fabulous" choice for seafood enthusiasts in Boston.

2,884 Reviews

  1. deborah

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Best Food ever! Even though it was busy, it was the best

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  2. irina

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good experience- the hostess was very accommodating and found a table for us earlier than our reserved time. We love this restaurant in general and food was never disappointing. Trout and shrimp dishes were delicious, and oysters were fresh . Our waitress was very nice and good at her job!

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  3. Yuko

    Tampa

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It seemed busy, but food came promptly and our server did great. The food was very good. They have unique flavor of sides. I really liked pad thai style quinoa and sesame & soy roasted broccoli. We went before seeing the Nutcracker. I was a little worried about time, but everything was smooth, we even had a time to enjoy a dessert.

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  4. Stephen

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bottles right across from Legal Seafoods so I had to have the lobster twice on two different days during our Boston excursions. I was very impressed with the quality and the service. We enjoyed all! Thank you, LaDonna Dixon

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  5. Diane

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I arrived 6 minutes early for my reservation. I tried to enter, but the door was locked. There were three people just inside chatting. It was quite cold. Three other diners joined me in looking in, one employee arrived and was let in and the door locked up again. It seemed a little mean. My husband asked for mustard as an accompaniment to his tuna burger and was told that they don’t have mustard or ranch because it isn’t necessary. A trained server might have apologized and offered an aioli or other accompaniment. It seemed silly. My mug of hot water arrived 5 minutes before he found a teabag to go inside it. It was all an unpleasant distraction.

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  6. Patty

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service by Meagan and excellent quality food!
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Patty, Thank you so much for your kind words for Meagan!!!!! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and the quality of our food. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to serving you again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Downtown Crossing. Best Regards, Douglas Anderson General Manager

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  7. Karly

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were satisfied with both dishes we ordered--fried shrimp and grilled octopus.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded on December 10, 2024
    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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  8. edward

    VIP

    Chicago

    221 reviews

    3.0

    221 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We each had a crab cake app, and a bowl of lobster bisque to share. The crab cakes were outstanding, the lobster bisque not so much, as very little lobster and way too heavy with cream. And James our waiter never bothered to ask us if we wanted refills of our sodas, which we desperately did.
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded on December 10, 2024
    Hello beerlover, Thank you for your review and for dining with us at Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our crab cakes and found them outstanding. However, we're sorry to hear that our lobster bisque didn't meet your expectations. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our offerings and service. We appreciate your patience and hope to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Douglas Anderson, General Manager

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  9. Liz

    Kent

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent and food tasty. Surprisingly quiet for a Saturday evening
    Legal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingResponded on December 10, 2024
    Hello Lily, Thank you for your review and for rating our food and service highly! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Legal Sea Foods - Downtown Crossing. We look forward to serving you again soon. Douglas Anderson, General Manager

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  10. Sema

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We usually have a fabulous meal at Legals although we don’t usually go to the Downtown crossing location. My fish was undercooked. I sent it back and it was still undercooked when they returned it. It was very disappointing but they were kind enough to take it off our dinner bill.

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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 2884 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 55 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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