Ying X.
1/1/2026
My last meal of 2025 was at Legal Sea Foods, which was established in 1950 and won the Best of Boston 2025 award. This honor was awarded to the entire brand, and I chose the Downtown Crossing...
Legal Sea Foods
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558 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
Legal Sea Foods began in 1950 as a fish market in the Inman Square neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its here that the Legal name became synonymous with quality and freshness. In 1968, our first seafood restaurant opened, right next to the fish market. The fish was simply prepared, either broiled or fried, and served on paper plates at communal picnic tables. Despite the low-key trappings, the food was second to none and word spread quickly. This early success led to further expansion and now, six decades later with restaurants along the Eastern Seaboard, the commitment to freshness and quality endures: If it isnt fresh, it isnt Legal!Inspired by the urban setting of its neighborhood, Legal Sea Foods Downtown Crossing is slick, dark and modern with glossy, black brick paired with glowing amber glass. Our lounge comprised half the restaurant while our dining room overlooks the open kitchen. In warmer months, we open our patio along Avenue de Lafayette.
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Umama Q.
12/24/2025
Heard a lot of about Boston seafood but I was a little dissappointed. The fried calamari was crispy with a nice side of sauce. The crab cakes (their best selling dish) was underwhelming. Although...
Gail U.
10/23/2025
Our last dinner in Boston. Located in the Theater District of Downtown Boston. Hubs didn't want to order a Lyft to drive us somewhere far so we walked where we hadn't the previous two days and...
Jeanie L.
9/29/2025
Saw a sign outside for happy hour oysters so we stopped by for a late afternoon snack. Restaurant is very big, spacious, and clean. Plenty of seats were available. We ordered 6 oysters, 6 clams,...
Jingle M.
10/20/2025
YES! STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS WITH SHRIMP, scallops, peppers, onions, crackers, two sides! Our server, Julia, listened and fulfilled my request for a steamed lobster tail all by itself! With nothing...
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