Legal Sea Foods (Long Wharf)

Legal Sea Foods at Long Wharf, 255 State Street in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, is the waterfront location of a regional seafood restaurant company that began as a fish market in Cambridge. The restaurant is close to the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall and the harbour ferries, which makes it a popular choice for visitors on the downtown waterfront. The cuisine is New England seafood, and the menu is built around fresh fish prepared simply by grilling, broiling, frying or baking, plus shellfish, raw bar items and non-seafood options. New England clam chowder is the emblematic dish and has long been served at civic and national events, and the lobster roll, steamed lobster, fried clams and baked stuffed items are also staples. The dining room is a spacious, polished casual room suited to families, business groups and tourists, with a moderate noise level and a relaxed, informal dress code. The beverage programme includes a wine list with a good selection by the glass, local beers and cocktails. Prices fall in the upper-moderate range, with main courses commonly in the thirties of dollars, and lunch is generally less expensive than dinner. Reservations are accepted through OpenTable, and booking is advisable on weekends, in summer and around events at the waterfront. Walk-in seating is often available at lunch and at off-peak times. The location is easy to reach on the Blue Line at Aquarium station and on foot from the Financial District and North End.