Reviews
The clam chowder and crab cakes are always good. Even if the crab cake was a bit salty, I enjoyed the saltwater taste of the fibrous clam chunky pieces. Most of this small cake is fresh crab meat and costs $26 so mindfully taste every bite. The crab cakes came with a side salad and it was fresh. The clam chowder is always consistent at all the Legal Seafood locations in the US with a rich creamy flavor and some clam pieces I wish they put more clam pieces personally since it costs $11.50 for a standard 8 oz mug full of soup. The atmosphere is not too loud while it’s at the airport. The most noise you will hear is the din of patrons tapping at the bar while drinking and eating. You will also hear pop music at this place which is loud enough but personally a bit loud for me while trying to enjoy Netflix while eating and waiting for a flight. This Legal Seafoods location is also contained in the area with other stores and not amidst gates where you typically hear flight staff calling boarding info on the loudspeaker. Thus it’s nice and not loud. At the last hour I changed my 5 to 3 stars bc the waiter basically stood above me to wait for me to drink my drink and eat my last bite of crab cake to give me a stare to take away my 1 cup and 1 plate and 1 fork and 1 spoon they already took away all the other plates I left on the side as I knew the kitchen closed and I get it they have to wash dishes … I used to waitress. I understand they closed officially by a few min but there were 2-3 other people who were older men in gray suits sitting with their drinks and not being rushed w a male waiter standing and breathing on top of them to finish their last sips to take away their drink ware and dishes…they were not staff as staff were cleaning up. If I were the only person I get it…This waiter left a bad taste in my mouth so basically I will never return to this Legal Seafoods. I have been a waitress and as the staff are cleaning up and closing out for at least 1-2 hours after closing, it doesn’t feel good when someone stands above you to take away the 2 dishes. . I have never had that happen to me in any food establishment. I definitely did not expect that from this high priced place with what I thought was class.
Excellent breakfast...had a great American Breakfast: eggs over medium, breakfast potatoes, bacon and toast - all for a very reasonable price - $14.95. They serve breakfast until 10:00 am. Rather quiet location compared to other parts of the airport nearer to the gates.Food: 5/5
The service was great and friendly. They were playing some old-school hip-hop took me back. Food: I ordered the crab roll and clam chowder. The Clam chouder was delicious but it was a small portion. The crab roll was giant but it was the worst crab roll I have ever had. Severely under seasoned. For both items it was like $52
It's a good place to relax before a flight. I sat at the bar and had the calamari and a beer. The service was fast but not pushy. The calamari was delicious and beer was cold. Great spot to recharge before your next leg of travel.Food: 5/5
Overall: 3.7/5 dine in We came on a Wednesday for early lunch so we were seated right away. The food came out pretty quickly too. Petite Lobster Roll & A Cup of Chowder $38: I really liked the New England clam chowder. It didn't taste too heavy and was seasoned well. For the lobster roll, they offer two ways to prepare the lobster: 1. Poach in butter or 2. Mix with mayo. We opted for poach in butter which you can clearly taste. The lobster was good but not the freshest or juiciest. Legal's Signature Crake Cake $26: This appetizer came with a seasonal salad which was good. The crab cake was full of crab chunks but I wasn't a fan of the texture. I wouldn't get this again.
Greeted by a wonderful kind waitress. Always pleasant , smiling and took pride in her job. Ordered clam chowda. Been coming here 40 years. It’s as good as it was any time before. Quite frankly, the best I’ve had evah ! Had a grilled blackened shrimp over Caesar salad. Awesome Monica Haywood is a truly special waitress.
Love the clam chowder and lobster roll Born in 1950 with the Berkowitz family opening of a fish market in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1968, the first Legal Sea Foods restaurant opened, right next to the fish market. Today, it has 23 outlets in the Eastern seaboard.
The food is quite good. The calamari was fresh and tender, and the salad had a lot of fresh greens. A great option if you want a proper meal in DCA’s terminal 2.
Update July 2023: Add the Crabcake Sandwich as another delicious option with loads of lump crab meat and a side of tasty coleslaw. I subbed the fries for steamed broccoli. Update March 2023: Legal Sea Foods is consistently outstanding. The staff and the food are excellent. This restaurante is a highlight of Reagan airport. Thank you to the great staff who make each dining experience such a pleasure. Our excellent waitress was very prompt, friendly and professional. The lump crabcake appetizer was delicous crab with no bread filling, and they kindly served it on split plates for us. The lobster roll was full of tasty lobster meat, and the clam chowder had a light & delightful broth with clams & potatoes. The fried whole-belly clams were delightful with a light, sweet taste. A glass of Allagash White draft beer perfectly rounded out the meal.
I had such a lovely lunch at the Legal Sea Foods here at the DCA airport. Albin and Jesse provided excellent, quick, friendly, and professional service. The wine was well portioned and tasty, the clam chowder was rich and generous although a bit cooler than I would have liked. I had a great time chatting with staff and guests and will be back next time I am at the airport! Thanks again Jesse for being so nice.
