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Legal Sea Foods was founded over 70 years ago in Cambridge, and our Kendall Square location continues the legacy with a recently renovated space. Find us near MIT and the local business district, as well as the Marriott Hotel and the Cambridgeshire Galleria and Museum of Science. Our Cambridge location offers a bar, booth and table seating, private dining room, and seasonal patio, catering to residents, office workers, and tourists alike. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston’s best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!
Specializing in upmarket seafood, this contemporary chain also serves steaks & cocktails.
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Address: 355 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 864-3400
Website: https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/cambridge-kendall-square/
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Reviews
Aurelia P
A very good choice for seafood in Cambridge/MIT area. They will start with some hot bread and butter, very good start for hungry travelers like us. The drinks were very nice, especially their own beer. We started with oysters, octopus and calamari, very fresh and tasty. The entrees were very good and perfectly cooked, with my favorite being the crab cake combo. No more place for desserts unfortunately as the portions are pretty big, but that means that we will visit again soon.
… moreIrina S
Great place with many seafood choices to pick from. Portion sizes are plentiful, although I would have liked a couple more shrimp pieces in my grain bowl. For appetizers I was sharing fish tacos with my companion. Taste buds were happy!
… moreNitin Sethi
One of the best sea food restaurants in Boston and specially near MIT campus. I visited twice in my this visit and loved the food. Grilled salmon with green beans & rice and grilled chicken with mushrooms & rice are highly recommended. Totally worth the hype. The staff is phenomenal and takes very good care of the guest. Don’t miss it if you are around.
… moreKatie Nguyen
I had a 1-pound lobster roll with fries and cole slaw on the side. The roll was massive, and the lobster meat was incredibly fresh, even though it was winter (we dined there in December). I also tried a non-alcoholic Marigetta drink, which was flavorful and paired wonderfully with the lobster. The staff were attentive, constantly refilling our water and checking on our needs. It’s a great spot for an occasional meal. The space is also roomy enough if you’re dining with kids and need extra space to move around.
… moreLuciane Cerri
We come to Boston once a year for the volleyball tournament! Last year I had the breaded lobster tail, a 5 star, this year, no surprise on trying new dishes that were excellent and from good sources! Well done!
… moreWilliam Ho
A very popular seafood restaurant located at Kendall Square. It reopened in June 2022 under new management. The Legal Signature Crab Cake and Seared Scallops we had for dinner were very good, but the Crispy Fried New England Clams was disappointing. The clams were way overcooked and very chewy. The service was great. Reservations are recommended.
… moreHassan Chehab
The atmosphere and service are great. Shoutout to our server who was very attentive and checked in on us several times during our stay. The food itself tastes great too–however, for the price, the serving sizes were definitely on the small side. I got the fish and chips, and got exactly 1 piece of fish. The side of cole slaw that came with it? Came in a teeny sauce cup. Why would you skimp on the cole slaw? That must be one of the cheapest things to make.
… moreKelly Cambridgeport
January 26, 2024: Wonderful service and food. We had the fish and chips, the cod, and clam chowder. Just as good as the other locations. I like the bright lights, high ceilings, and decorations. This was the first Legal Sea Foods I visited in the 1980s.
A request: Can Legal’s please bring back the bluefish with mustard sauce? That was my absolute favorite dish here.
… moreA request: Can Legal’s please bring back the bluefish with mustard sauce? That was my absolute favorite dish here.
Edna Ambundo
I was so looking forward to coming back to enjoy a meal at Legal Seafood and this visit left me wanting. The atmosphere was as good as I remembered it as was the New England clam chowder and that was where the good news ended. We ordered the seared scallops which were served with neither sear nor flavor. The salmon dish we were served was very average and the octopus appetizer was tasty but extremely chewy. I was disappointed because the Legal Seafood I knew always delivered but this time around it was a miss.
… moreCanzhen Zhou
My mom and I chose Legal Sea Foods for our first dinner in Boston and it was a disaster. We ordered cioppino, stuffed lobster tails, lobster bisque, and a drink.
The crab in the cioppino tasted strongly of alcohol and was mushy – clear signs it was spoiled. The cioppino was also so oversalted it was inedible. Both lobster dishes were drowning in butter that wasn’t mentioned anywhere on the menu.
When we complained, staff refused to acknowledge any problems and insisted the crab was “fresh delivered today.” They made us feel like difficult customers instead of taking responsibility. The manager promised to comp the cioppino and discount other dishes, but only removed the $15 bisque we never touched.
We were pressured to pay the full bill because they were “clearing the floor.”
Both my mother and I got diarrhea that night – confirming the seafood was indeed spoiled.
For a restaurant with Legal Sea Foods’ reputation, this was shocking. Poor food safety, terrible quality control, and dismissive staff. We paid over $100 to get sick.
Avoid this location – there are much better seafood options in Boston that won’t make you ill.
Edit:
No response for my complaint on BBB.
… moreThe crab in the cioppino tasted strongly of alcohol and was mushy – clear signs it was spoiled. The cioppino was also so oversalted it was inedible. Both lobster dishes were drowning in butter that wasn’t mentioned anywhere on the menu.
When we complained, staff refused to acknowledge any problems and insisted the crab was “fresh delivered today.” They made us feel like difficult customers instead of taking responsibility. The manager promised to comp the cioppino and discount other dishes, but only removed the $15 bisque we never touched.
We were pressured to pay the full bill because they were “clearing the floor.”
Both my mother and I got diarrhea that night – confirming the seafood was indeed spoiled.
For a restaurant with Legal Sea Foods’ reputation, this was shocking. Poor food safety, terrible quality control, and dismissive staff. We paid over $100 to get sick.
Avoid this location – there are much better seafood options in Boston that won’t make you ill.
Edit:
No response for my complaint on BBB.