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Legal Sea Foods in the Greater Boston area is a four star American restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Faneuil Hall area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its seafood. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups.
Located across from the aquarium and just minutes from Quincy Market, this Legal requires more of a wait than others. When the restaurant is full--which is almost always--the noise can be deafening, but such...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/01/2004
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My friends and I each had a bowl of the New England Clam chowder and it was a major disappointment. One of my friends didn't even finish their bowl. The chowder had no flavor and it was watered down. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I crave the Clam Chowder from this place often so everytime I'm in Boston I stop in for a bowl. Even Julia Child was a fan of the clam chowder here so you know it has to be good. I really can't tell…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they have a few good staples at this place but every time i get take out the order gets screwed up or the food tastes like it has been sitting on the counter for 3 hours. i really used to have a high…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm actually gonna judge Legal Seafood for anything BUT their seafood (because I hate seafood). So this is for all the people who are coerced to come to this restaurant countless amounts of times,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive eaten at most of the locations. The quality of the food is always consistent and the clam chowder is amazing. For lunch, try the spicy fish and chips. Its not too bad so dont worry. I took my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a few years ago on a business trip. Good fresh seafood overlooking the water. I think I had fish, but everyone was having lobster. Next time I go, I'll have lobster
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the drawbacks first-- its busy and tourist filled. since i always dress poorly the waitstaff treats me bad-- though, I have been there enough that some of them are starting to recognize me (I tip…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
most uninspiring for the inflated price. Service was awkward, but who cares if the food is good... But it wasn't. I really wanted to like it my old man lives legal, but my steamers weren't great, and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What an absolute joke. I wasn't paying, so it was not my choice to go there. I was cringing the entire time. Food:
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this location three times now, and I've never been disappointed with the quality and selection. When we've come in the winter, there isn't too bad of a wait, 20-30mins at the most, but…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty nice place, in a nice area. A bit pricey but that's to be expected because of the local. Good food over all. Clam chowder was amazing. They also have both inside and outside seating.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard not to like this place! I've been to more than a few Legals in recent years, and I always come out smiling. This chain knows how to make people happy. In my case, the seafood chowder was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to say the food was good, and the waiter brough us several trays of rolls, but you're paying for the name as much as the actual food. We ate outside because the waiting list was shorter, but…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was nice out and we didn't want to wait for a long time, so we ate outside (you can wait either inside or out). The inside looked a lot like a Cheesecake Factory and their restrooms were hot like…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a couple of years since we went to a Legal's. On this day, we were on our way to visit the aquarium and decided to stop in for lunch. Throughout the years, I've been to most of the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to go for a late dinner on a Saturday night and settled on this location because it offers consistently good service and a nice environment, even with the expanse of locations Legal's has…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Ive eaten at most of the locations. The quality of the food is always consistent and the clam chowder is amazing. For lunch, try the spicy fish and chips. Its not too bad so dont worry. I took my friend here...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first visit to Boston and I knew I had to have some seafood. I asked the hotel shuttle driver where to get the best seafood and he said Legal which rang a bell because prior to arriving to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!! I wanted to be sure to get some sea food while in Boston, but was worried about getting it from a chain. It was well worth the visit. My husband and I enjoyed every bit of our dinners,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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My wife & I visited this New England seafood staple's Long Wharf location...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars like usual- never had a bad experience at legal seafood- I tried a new location last night-- its in a great locatino near the north end and the water. the wild salmon was great and the server…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Appetizers were ok, ordered a $95 bottle of wine and had to ask 3 times for wine cooler. Finally got it. Ordered lobsters, husband's was cooked ok, but he said dry, not like when in Maine. Mine, was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Clam Chowder! Good Lobster Rolls! Good Fish & Chips! Good Fried Clams! Good really Stuffed Shrimp! I just found out they have one in King of Prussia and 2 in New Jersey! Glad they became a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my parents to Legal last night for dinner after they ranted about how "everyone" (I am still wondering who these everyone people are) told them they HAVE to eat at Legal Sea Foods. So, we go,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the spate of warm, good weather about 2 weeks ago (that has sadly disappeared as Boston struggles to regain spring thaw) we chanced a visit to Legal by the Aquarium in hopes of getting decent…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Recently went and ordered oysters as an appetizer. Reasonably priced and delicious. The food came out in time and the champagne was great. Visited the P.F in The Prudential Center. Great music, great food....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Former domain of both King Chuck Karoub and Satan-spawned demonic incubus creature Scottie Pee-Pee Pants, Long Wharf simply doesn't measure up to the quality (heh) that I'd expect from a typical…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The New England Clam Chowder is a must. Best in the world. The oyster chucker wasn't too friendly though. Maybe he just wasn't in a talkative mood.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the time when I've been to Legal's, it's been fine. It's a reliably solid lobster roll--and pretty much any other kind of fish dish--the safe bet, even if it is just a little pricey.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a few locations, but this is my favorite location of Legal just because I like the view by the aquarium and it's fun to stroll around Quincy Market after wards. I always go here every time…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had 2 nights in Boston and we ate here both nights. The first night was planned....the 2nd night were in a snowstorm and wanted someplace very close to the hotel.....we did not hesitate…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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I went to Legal Seafood for the first time on a visit to Boston. My idea was to have some good fresh seafood near my hotel. The result was devastating. We ordered oysters and clams as appetizers and tuna and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is always delicious. My husband has several food allergies, and they took all of them into account and we have never had an issue (he's allergic to seafood and can still have a burger here…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No. Just, no. Don't do it. I know it's tempting, but seriously. No. This is a tourist and 'burbinite lobster trap. My mom was in town and we just hit the aquarium so it followed that we should…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love their clam chowder... there's a lot on the menu so it's a good place to go with a group since there'll be a little something for everyone. i'm not too crazy about anything else on the menu…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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I've been to other Legal Seafoods restaurants and they've been better. It looks like someone doesn't pay attention to the details here. Reservations are sometimes not met- you end up waiting for a table the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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When I lived in Boston, I tried Legal Seafoods a number of times and each time it got worse. The clam chowder is tasteless and the steamers were something to laugh at. The prices are way too high for what they...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently I've spent my life loving the evil sibling of what REAL clam chowder should be. I have been loving a thick, whipping cream and flour based chowder that hides little chewy gems of clams and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a universal review of all things Legal Sea Foods, since I have yet to experience one location that was anything less than awesome. I've been eating at Legals since before I can remember. Even…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It seems to be a place all tourists need to go visit. It was packed for a Thursday night. Good thing we have a reservation for 10 though. Our server was great. Very attentive for such a packed place…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slow service and no free parking. I got hungry within 2 hours since I didnt have the guts to order appetizer 2 entrees dessert on company's tabs.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Legal Sea Foods, which has numerous locations in the greater Boston area, has a reputation of being one of the best seafood restaurants in Boston and I agree. I can say this with complete confidence,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Have to agree with the last poster, reservations mean nothing here. When I arrived on time for my reservation, I received a beeper, I asked why do I need this I am on time for my reservation. They stated it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I travel for work I'm a total tourist and tonight in boston was no different. That said, I couldn't come to boston and not do dinner at legal seafood. I had to go with the clam chowder which…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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My husband and I stopped here for lunch and it couldn't have been more delightful. We had a table outside overlooking the water, the waitress was the best we had in any restaurant we went to in Boston. She was...
menupages.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner and it was was pretty busy. We made reservations the day of, which helped because the wait was long. The drinks were actually pretty cheap (compared to what I'm used to in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Legally overrated-listen the food-eh The ambiance-eh
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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I was relocated to Boston in Fall 2006 and this was selected as one of my first places to visit. Oh my God!! What a dissapointment!! Having reservations already, it took myself and a friend over two hours to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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I had one of the worst dining experiences of my life at this restaurant. I had 6:15pm reservations on a Monday night and was seated upon arrival. But then.... we waited.... and waited..... and waited........
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of the worst dining experiences of my life at this restaurant. I had 6:15pm reservations on a Monday night and was seated upon arrival. But then.... we waited.... and waited..... and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for clam chowder and boy did I find it. Legal Sea Foods next to the Aquarium had it. It was written in my tourist guide as the place with the famous clamchowder - outstanding...I also…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like most other reviewers have said, this is the place to take out of town guests. So, we took ourselves here- this location twice and the airport location once (on our way home). Since then we have…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give it four stars for the freshness of it all, not to mention the lobster roll. And the oysters, and general all-around fresh seafood. At Logan Airport, it's the place entirely. It's not…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is the palce to take your parents/grandparents/long-lost friends when they are visiting you in Boston and want to go to a local institution with good seafood. the clam chowder is always a hit,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is more of a 3.5 star review - why hasn't yelp created half stars yet?? Anyway, there was a little wait for this place and we were given one of those pager thingies. Our waitor was super…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone we talked to re: our trip to Boston recommended this place even good ole frommer's.. Great place, waited for 20 minutes before we got seated (did not make a reservation) around 7:15 PM on a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, there are probably places that serve better seafood. Places that specialize in a smaller number of dishes. But Legal is the place I take out of town friends when they want seafood. We shared the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Gave the Kendall Sq Legal's a second try even though it was completely average the first time. Should have stayed away. The famous chowder was unstintingly mediocre (Whole Foods makes much better chowder, for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting my friend in Boston, and she made a reservation here for me. The BEST lobster I ever had !
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not far from the Quincy Market, the Long Wharf Legal is a treat for my palate everytime I go to Boston. The atmosphere is fairly lively w/ a loud crowd. If you are a seafood lover and like…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing oysters! The clam chowder is clammy, which I like. There's a bunch of these for a reason.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here immediately following a date at the aquarium, which was cruel and hilarious at the same time. However, I ordered the clam roll and I distinctly remember not seeing any clams at the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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I have never had bad food or bad service from any Legal Sea Food location. I am a raw bar lover and order clams and oysters from legal all the time, it's always been fresh, and I'm picky from where I will eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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My last experience there was absolutely horrible. The food was soggy and had green stuff ouzing out of it. When we complained about the food they sent over the manager and he emabarassed us. Long story...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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make reservations !!! / pricey but totally worth it ! / nice atmosphere with excellent customer service.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visited Boston on Labor Day weekend and decided to eat at Legal's because EVERYONE said it's a "must not miss" place to go. We were able to get reservations on the same night, so right off the bat…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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Everytime I go to Boston I eat there. Everything I've ever had there was very good. The clam chowder is great. Service is good too. It is a little pricey, but I think that it's worth it overall.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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I had never eaten at Legal Seafood before and had heard that it was a chain and the service was good but you can't count on the quality of the food. Not true. I had swordfish and it was excellent with great...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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My husband and I ate dinner at Legal a couple of months ago, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We both ordered lobster, and it was outstanding! Our appetizers of shrimp cocktail and clam chowder were also...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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We went to Leagl seafood following bostonians reccomendations and we did not regret it. We were treated really nicely, people were frisndly and the food was absolutely DELICIOUS, nothing at all to cpmplain...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It seems that for most us Boston residents, the only time to actually go to a Legal's is when family is in town. My cousins were in town with their three little girls and organized an informal…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If i could eat here every day and not go into crippling debt, i would. legals is pricey, but the quality not just of the seafood itself, but of the cooking methods, variety of spices and glazes is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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I'm a Bostonian, and let me tell you, everyone in Boston knows Legal Seafoods is classy, a great place for a date and the food is incredible. It's impressive. The chowder is unsurpassed, the food is all...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Waited forever, poor service, below average food and EXTREMELY OVERPRICED. We came their for one reason and that was for my wife to have a lobster dinner. This did not happen because THEY ran out of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Growing up on the coast of SC I was sure the food at Legal would be mediocre at best. I mean, come on, who can really compete with Shrimp and Grits? I was more than pleasantly surprised at the quality,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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I can NOT believe that Legal Sea Foods has been ranked so highly. With so many wonderful seafood restaurants in New England, how can so many people all be in love with Legal? Must all be tourists. No self...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2004
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There's not a whole lot that's special about Legal Seafoods. The waitstaff is mostly made up of teenage and twenty something students who know very little about service, and don't really care. The atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2003
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Having lived in Boston for over 20 years (since grad school days), I am perpetually amazed by Legal's overrated reviews. If this is the best chowder in Boston, I should be playing first base for the Sox....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Long Wharf location is perfect to visit after a day at the New England Aquarium (right across from it) or a short walk from shopping at Qunicy Market, if your not in to the lines for the restaurants there....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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we had a bad experience there recently. the waitress we had was incompetent (forgot part of our order, no specials mentioned, other stuff was cold (not salad either), dropped stuff on the floor, not familiar...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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The chowder at Legal should be barely legal...something that good just legal. It has everything you could want in a chowder, the right consistancy of broth, with the melding of flavors, teamed with the fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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Have been to two different Legal Seafood restaurants and although the food was good, it was vastly overpriced. The reputation of the restaurant locally is of the highest quality seafood. The seafood itself is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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This place has a great atmosphere. The staff is very responsive. There are many locations throughout the state. I have never tasted better seafood! Try their swordfish and don't forget to get the best clam...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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I was born and raised in Boston. I no longer live there but there is a Legals that has opened in my city. In
