Legal Harborside

Darren Reeves★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Quintessential Boston. I'll explain. AJ & Michelle partnered to take care of us as we sat in awe looking out over the harbor. Beautiful. We started off with a Cosmo & Old Fashion. Perfect. Next was New England Clam Chowder. Seasoned perfectly and delicious. Shrimp cocktail was so fresh, it tasted as though I caught the shrimp myself. Finally, Garlic parmesan chicken wings for my wife who does not do seafood. Top it all off with Boston Cream Pie, yes please! First lunch in Boston and couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you AJ & Michelle. We will be back!

Karen Liu★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

I had a great dinner experience at this Legal Sea Food’s rooftop enclosed patio! It was hardly busy at all on a Monday night, so the place was quiet and very easy to talk. Our server was attentive and helpful. We started with the fisherman’s platter, which consisted of a variety of fried seafood and veggies (onion, fries, coleslaw). The calamari was fishier than other ones I’ve had at restaurants, but everything else was tasty! We also ordered two soups: the clam chowder and the lobster bisque. The clam chowder was delicious, cheesy, and creamy. The lobster bisque, however, was weirdly caramel-y and off putting; we did not enjoy it. Onto the mains, the prime rib cooked medium rare was delicious, and cooked just a bit more rare than expected but I actually prefer a rare/medium rare so it was great. The szechuan beans and mashed potatoes were also decent, they paired well with the steak. The other two mains (white fish and lobster tails) met our expectations as well, as they were tasty and well-portioned. The one main that we were let down by was the clam pasta (I forgot the specific name), but everyone thought it was overly sour, perhaps due to lemon? Overall, we enjoyed a great meal at Legal Sea Foods; the atmosphere and service were both great and I would recommend this chain to anyone visiting Boston.

TRoberts★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

Legal Sea Foods – Harborside was an amazing experience, especially sitting at the bar and enjoying the food, drinks, and view. The restaurant itself is very big, beautifully set up, and has an amazing view that makes the whole experience even better. The dishes were delicious and perfect for sharing. The crab cake sliders were flavorful and satisfying, the assorted oysters were fresh and refreshing, and the cocktail shrimp was also very good. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared, which is exactly what you want from a seafood spot. The cocktails were especially impressive. The espresso martini, painkiller, and old fashioned were all well made, balanced, and enjoyable. They paired perfectly with the food and added to the overall experience. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Overall, Legal Sea Foods – Harborside is definitely worth stopping by for great seafood, delicious cocktails, a beautiful view, and excellent service.

Ying Xiao★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

Treating friends from New York to a meal at a the trustworthy restaurant Legal. The sunset and ocean view were simply breathtaking; words can never describe it! Lobster, Baked Stuffed: Three of us ordered a lobster weighing 1.5-1.75 pounds, totaling $74. The lobsters were of excellent quality--firm, plump, and sweet--and incredibly fragrant with butter. The scallops, shrimp, and batter stuffed in the belly were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich buttery flavor. Just like the ones we had at the Downtown Crossing location, as a long-established chain in Boston, their quality control is guaranteed. Our server, Kate, even helped us debone the lobsters with great skill, making the tip well worth it. Glidden Point Oyster: Oysters from the Glidden Point oyster farm in Maine, medium-sized, but extremely salty. Wellfleet Oyster: From Wellfleet, Massachusetts, these are said to be the most famous oysters in New England. They were on the smaller side, but the sweetness and freshness were truly outstanding. Paired with a sweet, sour, and spicy cocktail sauce, they're incredibly delicious--we ordered six more! Kate asked if we wanted dessert, and we said the oysters were dessert! Mussels, Organic: The mussels were of good quality and quite large. However, the white wine flavor was too strong; one sip felt like pure alcohol and fruit acidity. My friend said it wasn't as good as hers. New England Clam Chowder: The broth was rich and smooth, incredibly flavorful, with cream and butter that were fragrant but not greasy. The occasional potato chunks and small clams were a pleasant surprise. It's said to be an award-winning recipe, and it certainly lived up to its reputation.

Kathy D★★★★★★★★★★4.0a month ago

Overall a nice experience and would return. Beautiful location looking out over the water with floor to ceiling windows so bright and airy. Bar was crowded when we arrived a little after four but rotated often. Happy appetizers were okay. Shrimp and scallops breaded nicely but both were slightly chewy. The margarita flight was okay if you want to try a few options but its a lot of ice and just okay in flavors. Having said that their more traditional drinks are well made. Clam chowder was good, not too thick but not runny either. Broth was tasty but clams were a little chewy. The sole meuniere was the stand out for me. Tender well cooked fish. I enjoyed the flavor and would absolutely order again. Rice and peas were a perfect accompaniment for such a light fish. Salt and vinegar crusted cod also good fish was well cooked but didn’t really get a salt and vinegar hit from it.