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#132 of 2,439 Restaurants in Boston
€€ - €€€, American, Seafood, Sushi
270 Northern Ave, Liberty Wharf, Boston, MA 02210-2022
+1 617-477-2900
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4.0 2,493 reviews
#132 of 2,439 Restaurants in Boston
Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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270 Northern Ave Liberty Wharf, Boston, MA 02210-2022
Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront
1.5 km from New England Aquarium
Website
+1 617-477-2900

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LITTLE BITES TO START
SPREADS
Served with grilled pita. $2.95 each, two for $5.50, three for $7.95
Roasted Sweet Pepper**
Spinach & Artichoke**
Hummus & Olive Oil**
Housemade Clam Dip
BRUSCHETTA
served on toasted crostini, 2 pieces per order
4.95
Chipotle Grilled Corn**
queso fresco, cilantro
5.95
Tuna Crudo* **
sweet peppers, green onion, spicy mayo
6.95
Crab & Smoked Paprika Shrimp**
6.95
Herb Mushroom**
shallot confit, fontina
6.95
BBQ Pulled Pork
coleslaw, pickled red onion, cornbread crumble
ON THE HALF SHELL
Market Price
Raw Oysters* **
Pure, natural and shucked to order! Eating our oysters is like kissing the sea. We buy only the freshest oysters and then we test them for purity at our laboratory in our Quality Control Center
Market Price
Raw Clams* **
Littlenecks, Cherrystones
Small 34.95
Large 59.95
Shellfish Platter* **
freshly shucked oysters, littlenecks, snow crab, saucy shrimp cocktail
6.95
Rhode Island Stuffie
18.95
Steamers**
with drawn butter
14.95
Sautéed Mussels**
smoked tomato sauce, chorizo, fennel
SOUPS & SALADS
Bowl 8.95
New England Clam Chowder
Bowl 11.95
Lobster Bisque
Bowl 8.95
Soup of the Day
8.95
With Grilled Shrimp** 10
With Grilled Chicken** 7
With Crabmeat** 14
Seasonal Salad**
may contain nuts
9.5
With Grilled Shrimp** 10
With Grilled Chicken** 7
With Crabmeat** 14
Caesar Salad**
romaine hearts, croutons, shaved pecorino, creamy dressing
9.95
With Grilled Shrimp** 10
With Grilled Chicken** 7
With Crabmeat** 14
Grilled Romaine & Mozzarella Salad
roasted tomatoes, pesto
8.95
With Grilled Shrimp** 10
With Grilled Chicken** 7
With Crabmeat** 14
Harborside House Salad**
mixed greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, croutons, olives, pecorino, balsamic vinaigrette
22.95
Crabmeat Salad**
avocado, tomato, cucumber, egg, salad greens, lemon vinaigrette
18.95
Grilled Swordfish Salad
kale, orange, quinoa, olives
APPETIZERS
16.5
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail**
the traditional
10.95
Saucy Shrimp Cocktail**
dressed in a spicy cocktail sauce
Market Price
New England Fried Clams**
whole-bellied, sweet & petite
15.5
Crispy Calamari**
fried cherry peppers
17.95
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
mushroom ragout, soft polenta, smoked maple
17.95
Legal's Signature Crab Cake
jumbo lump crab, remoulade sauce, seasonal salad (may contain nuts)
8.95
Tempura Green Beans**
spicy mayo, lemon mustard
12.95
Baked Stuffed Artichokes
shrimp and scallop stuffing
12.95
Buffalo Shrimp**
avocado, blue cheese, celery hearts
12.95
White Clam Pizza
pancetta and arugula
ODE TO INMAN SQUARE
Home of the original Legal Cash Market and Legal Sea Foods from 1904 to 1980
17.95
Fish & Chips**
fries and coleslaw
19.95
Anna's Baked Boston Cod**
seasoned crumbs and tomato
Market Price
New England Fried Clams**
fries and coleslaw
Market Price
Lobster Roll**
fries and coleslaw
22.95
Crabmeat Roll**
fries and coleslaw
21.95
Crispy Fried Shrimp**
fries and coleslaw
17.95
Portuguese Seafood Stew**
clams, fish, shrimp, mussels & chorizo
20.95
Fish in a Bag**
steamed haddock, mushrooms, roasted tomato, cheese
12.95
Poor Man's Surf & Turf
stuffie & grilled 1/4 lb. hot dog
Market Price
New England Seafood Pie
lobster, scallops, shrimp, lobster sherry cream sauce
CHAR GRILLED
Add a skewer of shrimp $6.95 or scallops** $9.95. Served with a choice of two side dishes
21.95
Rainbow Trout**
Market Price
Yellowfin Tuna* **
21.95
Salmon* **
Market Price
Swordfish**
26.95
Arctic Char**
34.95
Patagonian Toothfish**
aka Chilean Sea Bass
Market Price
North Atlantic Sea Scallops**
dry-packed
31.95
14 oz. Rib Eye Steak* **
SIDES
additional sides
5.5
Jasmine Rice**
5.5
Mashed Potatoes**
5.5
Zucchini & Summer Squash
5.5
French Fries**
1.95
Coleslaw**
5.5
Soft Polenta**
cheddar, fontina
5.5
Green & Wax Bean Salad**
cherry tomato, lemon vinaigrette
5.5
Sweet & Sour Japanese Eggplant**
5.5
Quinoa Vegetable Salad
calabrian lime dressing, pine nuts
PASTA & SANDWICHES
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About
Legal Harborside is Legal Sea Foods’ 20,000 square foot flagship property on the Boston Waterfront, comprising three floors and three different concepts under one (retractable) roof. You’ll find a nod to our heritage on the first floor hull, with a casual menu of seafood favorites with a twist, an oyster bar and a market. The second floor dining room offers cuisine prepared with sensible creativity for celebratory eating and private dining events. And those that visit the third floor promenade deck will enjoy a four-season rooftop lounge with a retractable glass roof and walls for cocktails and bites. All aboard! Located in the Seaport District, Legal Harborside is within easy walking distance…
PRICE RANGE
€18 - €46
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
American, Seafood, Sushi, Soups
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards, Wine and Beer, Waterfront
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile
Never disappointed

We've visited Legal in a number of cities and are never disappointed. The lobster bisque and crab cake appetizer were wonderful. The Boston Creme Pie had a little too much chocolate and not enough creme. All in all, our lunch was great and our server...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank Karen123WV
Reviewed 2 days ago
Beautiful views

Fish and chips were good. Clam chowder was very good. Ordered a trio of dips that were none of them worth the calories. Ate on the first level, there was a private party on the second and third levels. Service was ok, setting was very...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank FloridaTravellingmom
Reviewed 2 days ago
Seafood done right. If it's not fresh, its not Legal!

A fantastic seafood restaurant. When in Boston you need to do seafood and you need to do it here. The place is busy so I do recommend reservations. The drinks are okay, but the food is great. The staff (Chia) did a great job. Very...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank 592butchc
Reviewed 2 days ago
Much Needed Lunch

After a stressful drive in to the city, we were very much in need of a good lunch, and were glad we chose this restaurant. My husband loved his lobster mac n cheese, while my fish and chips was very good – with enough fish...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank JanieM
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Perfect place to try a lobster roll

We toured the Boston area all morning and the guide recommended this place. He wasn't wrong. We had incredible food, the clam chowder was the best and the lobster roll was exceptional. The service was a little slow and prices high but it was worth...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank timcA3572FM
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Not the best but very expensive for what it was

Food was OK but really nothing special. My wife had the salmon with risotto. The risotto was so over cooked it was mushy. She couldn’t finish it. For what it was - average seafood - it’s massively over-priced.

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank Andyonhishols
Reviewed 1 week ago
Legal Harborside

We went to the location actually on the harbor and it's a lovely view. The food was great and the service okay. Their lobster roll was amazing.

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Angela h
Reviewed 1 week ago
Nice views, uninspiring sushi

I took Orange Dragon Rolls ($ 13.50) which supposed to be spicy salmon roll. It was more tasteless than spice. Salmon was fresh and staff very nice.

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank JuusoJT
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Disappointed

Our second visit to Legal was disappointing. The atmosphere and food at Harborside (first floor) were more like Joe’s Crab Shack than how we remembered Legal from a few years earlier (different location in Boston). I had the New England Seafood Pie. The dish had...More

Date of visit: September 2019
1  Thank gleno51
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Very good seafood in a nice location

We enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch at a table with a great view of the harbor front. The oysters were fresh. I had a grilled seafood variety and everything was good. My wife had the lobster roll and it was also great. The service was...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Barbara G
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Response from margaretc109 | Reviewed this property |
Yes it’s not far... really just follow the riverside walkway round. When you get to acquarium you’re very close
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Yes!!! There is a separate prep and cook area to limit cross contamination as well as gluten free breads
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