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Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
The signature dish at Legal Sea Foods – really fresh fish. Our restaurant is located in the heart of downtown White Plains because we know that Westchester residents love seafood. Legal Sea Foods is located on the ground floor of the City Center complex. Our validation will net you complimentary self-parking for up to 3 hours in the City Center Garage attached to us. Guests may choose to eat in our dining room or make waves in our lounge. Our patio seats are a popular lure for those who choose the fresh seafood and fresh air combo. Legal Sea Foods has long proven that a consistent, high quality dining experience never goes out of style. With over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish available throughout the year as well as an award-winning wine list, there’s no doubt why legions of fans have fallen hook, line and sinker. We’ve received a boatload of accolades including the honor of serving our legendary New England Clam Chowder at every presidential inauguration since 1981.
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103 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 103 reviews
5 stars
(29)
4 stars
(51)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(36)
- fit for foodies(35)
- special occasion(34)
- neighborhood gem(29)
- great for lunch(21)
- kid-friendly(21)
Legal Sea Foods - White Plains Reviews List
Review 1 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A nice place to eat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was good, the food was good. These are the two most important things to look for in a restaurant."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Well worth the choice.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Whats not to love. The menu had plenty of choices for everyone's taste. The service was great and the waiter had plenty of suggestions to help us select a variety of items to please us all. We will definitely be going back again. It was a last minute decision to go out to dinner of Father's Day and no one was dissappointed."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Seafood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"By far the freshest I have found, very simply done. Great cocktail recommended, the Kentucky Stinger"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Business lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good alternative to mid-week business lunch in the city. I was a bit weary as it seemed very quiet when we arrived but service and food were very good. Great place to get together with colleagues in central Westchester."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 5 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We shared a garden salad, had grilled fish, plain broccoli, and French fries. The food was good but not special. The broccoli pieces were huge and hard to cut because they were almost raw."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent choice for seafood lovers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a well managed restaurant, with attentive service and well prepared, high quality seafood."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always excellent seafood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You always get excellent seafood when you go to Legal Seafood. Can't go wrong!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent sea food drinks desserts and service!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife is always very specific, do not crack lobster, they cracked the lobster. So she sent it back and of course that throws off the flow of the meal. I am quite sure the chef did not listen to the waitress.
The waitress was excellent."
The waitress was excellent."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 10 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We got there very early for our reservation buy they had no trouble seating us right away. Food was good. Service was very good. Good for families. We would go here again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We're definitely not fans
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We're definitely not fans of chains and the decor is a little generic, but the food was very solid - the clam chowder is quite well-known and really is top-notch. Tuna was good, crabcake combo was nice and the desert was good. Wine list reasonably priced and well-curated. We'd go again if we're in the area"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 12 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
our server was terrific
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Specially good: clams, oysters, crab cake special."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Waitress was excellent. 2
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Waitress was excellent. 2 of us have food allergies and she was very attentive to food preparation and what was acceptable meals to order."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and ambience,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food and ambience, highly recommend."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for a date, friends
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place for a date, friends or family!! Our Meal was awesome and the service was great!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had the urge for shellfish
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had the urge for shellfish and satisfied it! Very very fresh and tasty!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice evening out for restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice evening out for restaurant week. Portions were decent & food came out hot. They treated my kids very nicely, even though it was a late dinner (8:30)"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was bland. Side dishes
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was bland. Side dishes unseasoned. Entrees were OK - not great. No or few bus staff left service to be desired."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
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Review 19 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY DINNER!!!!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have never written a review before but I feel that I should do it this time. This was my birthday dinner party with my family. I made resavations just to make sure that the wait would be minimum. I was pleased with the wait and the services we received. But once we were seated that is where it went down hill. First let me tell you that five out of six guests ordered shrimps with fries and to wait an hour. This is unexcpital. To wait that long was unthinkable. The waitress seemed uninterested and some what bothered. We needed water and was told to ask anyone that we see if she is not around. The food was ok but how could you get fried shrimps and fries wrong. Just to let you know the fries were very salty. I would not go back"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
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Review 20 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasant evening. Overall
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Pleasant evening. Overall food was delicious. My only criticism was that the side dishes were lacking in interest. Broccoli was fresh and plentiful,just bland! Unfortunate because the entrees were very good. Dessert was also exceptional."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food and service. Very nice dining experience!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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Review 22 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dined here on a Monday night-very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Dined here on a Monday night-very quiet and enjoyable! I took advantage of Restauarant week specials and had an excellent 3 course meal for $30. I expected the entree to be really small however it was 4 huge shrimp stuffed w crab & lobster meat-fantastic! No plate on our table went back with so much as the tiniest morsel of food on it! And although I would NEVER order Boston cream pie, I'm very glad I listened to our waiter! Can't wait to have it again! The manager was very kind and brought over a complimentary plate of Bon bons. A memorable and delicious evening!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 23 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time visit and was very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"First time visit and was very impressed. Our server was very helpful. Crab cakes an filet and lobster was outstanding. We will be back!!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic
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Review 24 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Have eaten here many times
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have eaten here many times and have always been pleased. However, this last experience was not pleasant. The service was terrible. It took an hour to get our appetizers.....and it was not busy...6pm on Sunday. The waiter was not satisfactory. Management did stop by the table. Had to ask for steak knife (someone ordered steak), had to ask for soup spoon, sugar for coffee. Big wait for first course after appetizers. As for the food, I have had better. All in all it was a very disappointing experience. Will wait awhile before visiting again."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We don't usually eat out on
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We don't usually eat out on Saturday nights and this time reminded me why. It was crowded and noisy and the normally attentive service was distracted. The food was, as usual, quite good but mine was not hot. But we accomplished what we came for, we met an old friend and spent time together while having a good meal."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
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Review 26 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
consistent fresh seafood and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"consistent fresh seafood and nice selection of reasonably proced wine by the bottle"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2004
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Review 27 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We took our family there for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We took our family there for our daughter's birthday. It was the perfect place to celebrate. They even had a gluetin free menu for me.
We truly enjoyed our entire experience and will be back again."
We truly enjoyed our entire experience and will be back again."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Exceptional and cheerful service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Exceptional and cheerful service."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
V-Day success story
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on valentines day and thought it was going to be a mad house. However, it ended up being a great experience. Waitress was witty and attentive, the maitre' d checked on us and the food did not disappoint."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food as always was well
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food as always was well prepared. The server seemed a bit scattered, she asked if we wanted refills on the iced tea, took away the glasses and forgot all about bringing anything back. Then announced you will have dessert. Yes it was free 3 ice-cream balls, but we would have preferred the ice tea. Still we'll be back"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Legal Sea Foods - White Plains
Based on the average of (73) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
16 out of 17 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate