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Legal Harborside
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Seaport District, Boston
"We had the lobster roll and lobster mac and cheese - both tasty."(9 Tips)
"Love the lobster bake"(3 Tips)
"11 types of oysters - all outstanding!"(16 Tips)
"Rooftop Bar is one of the best in Boston!"(3 Tips)
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Chris DavisOctober 3, 2016Love water side views? Love looking at yachts parked along the side? Love great, unique seafood? This is the place! I loved it. Great open atmosphere and outdoor seating. Went here at nighttime 👌🏼🌙
Ashraf AliSeptember 22, 2014Worth your attention. Nice views, salty breeze, and kind staff all add to the experience. Can't go wrong with a lobster bake (next time, I'll get a bigger one). Calamari rocks.
CJApril 13, 2017Seats with a view of the harbor. Mussels and lobster rolls are tasty, a bit expensive. I love their soup of the day, some kind of seafood mix, remind me of Sotto Mare
Aimée Jane ParrJanuary 3, 20211st floor for informal dining, 2nd floor for a formal & focused menu, 3rd floor for roof deck. We ate on floor 2, staff were helpful & food was delicious. Recommend the swordfish or tuna steak. Views.
Megan MastersAugust 3, 2017Delicious Boston seafood experience. Presentation and taste on point. Service friendly and efficient. Would definitely come back!
Ron JeramiahJuly 12, 2022Great spot to enjoy the harbor views while dining on tasty seafood. The rooftop bar is awesome with never ending views. All around great spot.
- Meg BermanDecember 6, 2018Enjoy drinks with a view over beautiful Boston Harbor from the third floor or the outside patio when the weather is warmer. The wine list and the sunsets are not to be missed!
- Meg BermanNovember 9, 2018Enjoy drinks with a view over beautiful Boston Harbor from the third floor or the outside patio when the weather is warmer. The wine list and the sunsets are not to be missed!
Jamie LinMay 28, 2015My party got the specials for the day and everyone was happy. The raw shellfish platter is pretty good, though the crab is frozen, and vegetarian options aren't bad either (few though they are ha).
Anke RuwetteSeptember 5, 2015The Oysters!! And can't beat that view!! Get reservations or get their early during the day otherwise you're out of luck!!
Patrick van den HoevelSeptember 5, 2017Great lobster roll! Perfect! And the traditional Shrimp cocktail as well! Will come back!
Matthew CaldecuttSeptember 6, 2015Wanted to try a stuffie, but it's only served with a hot dog. So, I had a lobster roll instead without cold slaw and fries. Sometimes, you just want the roll.
Catia DaSilvaFebruary 5, 2015Lobster, their services, salmon and Thai calamari are amazing.. Popcorn shrimp Uhmmm yummy
PMarch 5, 2018We had the lobster roll and lobster mac and cheese - both tasty. Sat on the 3rd floor and it was very cold and not pleasant without a coat..
The bar on the first floor has the best service and a gorgeous ocean view. The fried clam bellies are insanely delicious.
Davinci VirtualMay 25, 2011If you eat on the first floor, be sure to enjoy the view from the large elliptical bar where both wine and local beers are on tap. Or, request a patio seat, along Boston's beautiful HarborWalk.
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017Legal Harborside was voted the Best Open Air Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Boston. #daterschoice Read more- Aga ArtkaMarch 18, 2013Located just across the harbor from the airport. Perfect spot to grab a last clam chawda bowl before flying out.
Monica CullenApril 1, 2016Affordable wine list, friendly service, oysters and a beautiful view of the harbor. Great spot for a night out.
Eug KApril 8, 2016I liked the place, fish was fresh and properly grilled (as in without fat and tender). Fries was nearly perfect.
Luca MessinaMarch 5, 2013Enjoyable atmosphere in an up-and -coming area of the city. Highly recommend the crab salad. Turkey burger was very good as well.
Ask for the XL oysters! And make sure you have a view of the harbor - that should be the main goal!
Danielle JensenAugust 27, 2016Strawberry creme brulee was phenomenal. Pearl oysters from New Zealand were AMAZING!
The crabmeat roll contains a generous portion of crab. Happy to see that they do not skimp!
Great take-out service. Need to get the clam chowder to go more often! Definitely get the dinner rolls.
Rebecca PlaineAugust 29, 2017The appetizer and small plates have a lot to offer for low prices and decent portions. Good views.
Jonathan YuAugust 30, 2014Fried clams were incredible and so was the tuna burger. Try to get a table overlooking the water.
MikeApril 13, 2012Get the swordfish salad! Swordfish is perfect. Served next to a light cucumber salad with fennel and chick peas. Awesome.
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Tobias KurolSeptember 12, 2014Claim chowder was awesome. Make a reservation early to get a table with a view.
Jarritt NegriJuly 8, 2013No jäger Don't have the special, after selling it, didnt have a bourbon after selling it, suggested "steamers" as oysters, but they are claims, crab roll was served cold "nasty". Chowder is great.
MarieNovember 6, 2011One of best views of waterfront. Stuffed calamari was fab. Got a spicy kick from sausage. Large plump chunks of tomatoe.
My favorite Legal. Great bar scene. Love the oyster selection.
SNOCRUAugust 29, 2012Flagship for legal here. Tuna is unreal. Take your smokin hot date upstairs post meal for the cocktail. Score!!
Melissa LeonDecember 6, 2011Try the Mahi Mahi - Mahi Mahi with a coconut curry over jasmine rice and spinach topped with shrimp.
YaseminMay 29, 2013Great roof top deck and view, amazing food but disappointingly poor beer selection
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Legal Harborside is Legal Sea Foods’ 20,000 square foot flagship property on the Boston Waterfront, comprising three floors and three different concepts.
Closed until Noon tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–10:00 PM
(617) 477-2900
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar
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"Loved the chowder and lobster Mac and cheese. I also loved that this place was on the water and low key"
Morgan Amber - 9.3
"Absolutely loved the crab cakes. Great place to get oysters aside from its sister restaurant Island Creek."
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