T McLaughlin
Food was quite good (tacos). Service was top notch and food arrived quickly. Atmosphere is fast paced, busy airport. TVs are placed so viewers can watch silently. Bar space was tight, but enough to eat. This is one of the best food options in the airport. Plan on it being busy. But expect quick service and good food. If you have an hour layover, give it a shot, as you'll likely have enough time to eat and walk to your gate. Do consider prep time based on your food choice! I'll stop in here again, for sure.
John Tucker
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.
Brian Holm-Hansen
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.
Michael Pardovich
Fish tacos!! With plantain!! Out of this world. The crab-cakes are a great starter. After all, we are right next to Maryland.
Mike Wesolowski
The crabcake sandwich was top notch, real, large chunks of crab and delicious! The bartender Ben was very personable and responsive! A must-stop in DCA! The Alagash beer was a great selection to go with the sandwich.
Soo Hin Yeoh
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.
Angelica Le
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.
Randy Parnell
You want to sit at the bar or either the tables at the back of the bar, a much better view of the airport. They have beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows.
This location keeps the high standards of the chain from Boston!
Kayla was a professional waiter. The clam chowder is cooked to perfection, and Key Lime pie has the right amount of lime. Overall wonderful experience!
Matthew Capobianco
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.
Vanessa L.
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.
Erica Morris
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.
Dessie Hristov
Legal Seafood at the airport! Yes! For all the hungry travellers... The amazing clam chowder, crispy calamari, the phenomenal crab cakes... The service was quick and the food was good. What more can you wish for ? I would recommend a stop if you have the time between your flights. The background music was a little too bi-bop-ish for me but I enjoyed the food!
Mike Buck
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.
Majo Lares
Legal sea foods
We order Caesar salad, fish tacos, clam chowder, and a lobster roll.
The Caesar salad didn’t have a lot of dressing, but they gave us more upon request; the lobster roll is big and delicious; the fish tacos are good; and the clam chowder was good, but is was not hot enough. Overall, I did like the place and recommend it.
N B-E
I heard this place had a mean lobster roll and since I’m a self proclaimed lobster roll connoisseur, I had to check and make sure.
I sat at the full service bar and had a mule as I waited on my lobster roll. I ordered Connecticut style not Maine. I’m a food purist (says the one who ate a foot long lobster roll soaked in butter LOL). The roll was delicious and had more claw than tail but all flavorful and worth the money.
Stephen my server/ bartender was kind and attentive. It was a great stop for dinner before my travels.
casey brokaw
Great views of the airport and DC. Food is always top notch, love the Maryland cream of crab soup! Service is efficient and will give yo ample time to enjoy your meal before your flight. I wish the other Legal Foods were still open, I was sad when the China Town location closed
Dave Golden
Good food, great service and lively music. When we fly out of DCA, this is our go-to. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. If you want a hot dog with chili on it, go next door for half the price. To each their own.
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