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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

4.2 (1866)
$31 to $50
Seafood
355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

4.2
$31 to $50
Seafood
Cambridge

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 864-3400
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/cambridge-kendall-square/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Whether you’re hosting a get-together, a full family feast, or putting on an office party, let us take care of the cooking with our impressive menu of delicious catering options. Order Legal Sea Foods favorites like Half Pound Lobster Rolls or New England Clam Chowder by the gallon or quart.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Location
    355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Ames Street
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.
  • Public transit
    Kendall/MIT (Red Line) “T” stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.2

4.2
(1866)
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square boasts "excellent food & service," with standout dishes like clam chowder and rainbow trout. The staff, particularly servers like Pasha and Jake, provide "cordial, attentive" service, creating memorable experiences. Despite some mixed reviews, patrons praise its welcoming atmosphere and convenient location in an active neighborhood near MIT.
1,866 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great and handled our party of 6 cheerfully and flawlessly. Service and food was excellent.

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  2. Gil

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a bad experience and won't go back. At 9 PM, they tried to get everyone out of the restaurant to close up. Turned the lights way up, started closing up shop. We felt like we had to rush the whole last part of the dinner. We complained to the manager, and she basically didn't understand what our problem was or didn't care.

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  3. Greg

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Tepid bisque. Loaded potato = dry hard cut in half with a small clump of cheese congealed over five baco bits. Forgotten or misheard orders due to clangy acoustics. Soulless vibe. Hospital food.

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  4. Christi Gold

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall not a great experience- food was cold and waited a long time for food

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  5. Thomas Gold

    San Diego11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Out of mussels and limited wines, but friendly server and great oysters!
    Legal Sea Foods - Kendall SquareResponded on October 18, 2026
    Dear Guest, 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, Shahrokh Naghibi, General Manager

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  6. Leah Rose Gold

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience. The hostess was able to seat us promptly, but we were completely ignored by other staff after that. My 10-year old daughter and I were waiting for over 15 minutes, and I made eye contact with every staff member that passed by our table but nobody thought to help us or check on us. They were not even busy doing anything; just standing or chatting with each other. When I finally decided to just leave and stood up, that’s when one of them quickly came toward us. She obviously knew we had been waiting there for so long, and said, “You should have flagged me down!” Oh my lord, I was making eye contact with you and so many other employees several times for a whole 15 minutes, I wanted to say, but I was just so frustrated already. Now it’s my fault that NONE of the servers seemed to care that a table has been sitting there with no order, no water, no nothing for god knows how long… Complete incompetence, laziness, and rudeness. I hope this location’s management makes sure that their servers undergo training!

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  7. Michael Gold

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service seems overwork - my entree came before and I reminded I did not get my clam chowder yet. Also I got White rice instead of rice Pifaf so that had to be provided as a separate plate. I imagine food Prices are driving the much less bread given- though I appreciate the temptation is not there to overeat bread.

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  8. Anatoly Gold

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an excellent service from Pasha. The food was delicious, and everything was great. Pasha was especially helpful and friendly!
    Legal Sea Foods - Kendall SquareResponded on October 21, 2026
    Dear Anatoly, 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, Team Kendall

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  9. Lewis Gold

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal. Excellent food & service. Really wonderful to visit the Kendall Square location after a few years away from that location.
    Legal Sea Foods - Kendall SquareResponded on October 21, 2026
    Dear Lewis, 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, Team Kendall

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  10. Katherine Gold

    New York City16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Salad was limp and dressed too long in advance….two of our drinks were not what we ordered.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 864-3400
  • Website
    https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/cambridge-kendall-square/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Whether you’re hosting a get-together, a full family feast, or putting on an office party, let us take care of the cooking with our impressive menu of delicious catering options. Order Legal Sea Foods favorites like Half Pound Lobster Rolls or New England Clam Chowder by the gallon or quart.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Location
    355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Ames Street
  • Parking details
    Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.
  • Public transit
    Kendall/MIT (Red Line) “T” stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Some menu items come in generous portions, guests describe the lobster roll as “huge” or “massive, ” and say the clam chowder bowl is big enough to share.

Yes, Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square is family-friendly: it offers a kids' menu, staff accommodate children's requests, and the dining area is roomy enough for families.

Yes, guests report successful dates and anniversary celebrations here, and reviewers praise the pleasant dining room and attentive service for special evenings.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

For a reliably pleasant visit, try lunchtime, guests praise the Kendall Square location as a solid lunch spot with quick, clean service and standout lobster rolls.

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square offers a private dining room and accepts private parties, so it can host private gatherings and events.

Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square is a recently renovated, roomy spot with large windows looking onto the lively MIT-area street corner; guests describe it as modern, comfortable, and often quiet enough for conversation.

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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

4.2
$31 to $50
Seafood
Cambridge

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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