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Legal Sea Foods - Park Square, Boston, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Park Square

4.0
4
396 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
  • Healthy
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Since 1980, we've been a staple in Boston's Park Square. Now relocated and renovated, our new spot at the corner of Arlington Street offers a wrap-around bar, open raw bar, and expansive lounge and dining areas. In warmer months, our patio provides a charming outdoor dining option right across from the Park Plaza Hotel.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 982-0500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our Park Square location has a beautiful 20-25 seat private dining room with a large flat screen monitor for your presentation needs. This new space features a full wrap-around bar, open raw bar, expansive lounge and dining areas, as well as substantial patio dining along the bustling Park Plaza.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Park Plaza and Arlington Street
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Arlington Station (MBTA Green Line)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway
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What 396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Park Square is a Boston staple known for its "outstanding meal in every way" and "delicious food, amazing variety." Guests rave about the "best Boston cream pie and crab cake" and commend the "wonderful friendly staff." While some service aspects need attention, the seafood quality remains a highlight, making it a must-try for seafood enthusiasts.

396 Reviews
  1. Cindy

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    On a tuesday evening, my grown children and I went to the Legal Sea Foods Park Square while visiting Boston. The restaurant was very quiet - not many customers at all. Once we were greeted by our server, who seemed preoccupied with something else happening in the restaurant, we ordered appetizers and drinks right away. The food and drinks came early enough - but once we ordered entrees, we never saw our server until we had to ask the bar tender to find him. Someone else brought out the food - and I ordered the crabcake combo based on the waiter's suggestion - the entire meal was cold like it had been sitting for a while. The kids split a sushi roll and lobster roll which were fine. Because the waiter never returned to check on us, I asked the bartender to find him and fortunately the bartender offered to take my cold, bad food back to the kitchen and bring out a cup of soup. When the waiter dropped the check he let us know he was able to take the crab combo off the ticket - which shouldn't be a big deal since I didn't eat any of it! As frequent diners previously living in Boston, knowing the usual quality of the Legal Sea Foods restaurants, we should have known that the lackof customers and slow service, was an indication that this restaurant was not up to its normal quality and service. I would definitely avoid this particular location.

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  2. Thomas

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not what I expected and was used from Legal. Soups were cold, food was mediocre at best. Lobster was good. Waitress was super nice. Olother than that was a disappointment
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Thomas, Thank you very much for writing. I sincerely apologize that your visit did not meet expectations. We pride ourselves on our high level of service and food quality, and we are truly sorry that they were not up to par for your experience. I have addressed your concerns with my culinary and service teams to ensure that these issues are resolved. If you would like to discuss further, please contact me at 617-982-0500. Best, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  3. Alan

    Greater Boston

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Legal always solid choice Chowder and a nice spicy swordfish Well presented
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 20 November 2024
    Dear Alan, Thanks so much for choosing Legal Sea Foods! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and we look forward to having you join us on many more occasions. Thanks so much again and we look forward to seeing you back soon! Best, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  4. Seth

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant was noisy. The way it’s designed makes it even noisier. There’s no corners or quiet booths. We could not hear the waiter. The waiter was also very busy having to solve some other kind of translation issue with staff members so he was not attentive, but understandably so. The food was, average to poor. My mother barely touched her scallops and side dishes that were relatively expensive. My father fared better with his fish and chips. I picked a cod entrée off the list that was OK but could’ve been better. Legal seems to have gone downhill in the last few years and this meal was a testament to both the organization and the kitchen sadly.
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 20 November 2024
    Dear Seth, I would like to extend my sincere apologies for your experience at Legal Sea Foods. We appreciate the feedback and take these comments very seriously. If agreeable with you, I would like to learn more so that I may address the issues with my staff. Please contact me at 617-982-0500 at your convenience. Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Best, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  5. Linda

    Raleigh

    112 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We split a buttery, gluten free lobster roll, with cole slaw, which was delicious. Service, as always, was excellent.

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  6. Paul

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Group from around the country. Many never had experienced NE cuisine. Great night, solid service and terrific food.
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 20 November 2024
    Dear Paul, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! 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, Angela Amodie, Restaurant Manager

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  7. deirdre

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    what a great experience. food was so delicious, music was perfect, but that can’t even compare to the service. Starting with the very warm and hospitable hosts, it just kept getting better. sour server was personable, professional, and knowledgeable. The manager came to check in and had a friendly chat. The best part was CHEF BRANDON. He and his team not only made the absolute yummiest food , for each and everyone in our party, but he came to make sure we enjoyed it. it was an absolute 5 star experience. It was my sister’s birthday and wow did we get the royal treatment. We felt so catered to. Best Legals experience (and this is coming from a family that goes to Legal Seafoods for most of our family events). It couldn’t have been better ❤️ Thank you
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 11 November 2024
    Greetings Deirdre, it brings us great satisfaction to know that we delivered a memorable experience here at Park Sq. It was a pleasure taking care of you all. Please come visit again soon! Best, Brigitte Boursiquot, GM

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  8. Denise

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    For a restaurant that specializes in seafood. The food was horrible. The clam strips were rubbery and the haddock was uncooked. The corn was spiced up with ingredients not specified on menu. Service was slow. Had to ask for server.
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 11 November 2024
    Dear Denise, We're sorry to hear that your experience at Legal Sea Foods - Park Square didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our seafood, and it's disappointing to hear that the quality fell short. We also apologize for the slow service you experienced. We will take your feedback into account as we continuously strive to improve our customer experience. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. If you feel so inclined to, please reach out at 617-982-0500 Regards, Brigitte Boursiquot

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  9. Christine

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was professional and pleasant and the food was delicious
    Legal Sea Foods - Park SquareResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Christine, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Legal Sea Foods - Park Square. It's always great to know when our efforts to provide top-notch service and delicious food are appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Brigitte B, GM

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  10. Marlo

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our service was impeccable! Quick,efficient and went above and beyond. Door overall was pretty good. Scallops were a bit small but everything else as yummy. One small thing is we had a hard time seeing the sign. Most of us walked right past it a few time. In the dark. Haha!

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Park Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 982-0500.

Legal Sea Foods - Park Square is rated 4 stars by 396 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods - Park Square 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.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today

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Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Park Square

79 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park Plaza and Arlington Street
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Arlington Station (MBTA Green Line)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway
  • Phone number
    (617) 982-0500
  • Private party facilities
    Our Park Square location has a beautiful 20-25 seat private dining room with a large flat screen monitor for your presentation needs. This new space features a full wrap-around bar, open raw bar, expansive lounge and dining areas, as well as substantial patio dining along the bustling Park Plaza.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
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