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Legal Sea Foods Menu Prices, History & Review

Legal Sea Foods Menu Prices

Legal Sea Foods is a casual restaurant with an upscale feel. Their slogan is: “If it isn’t fresh, it isn’t Legal.” They boast that they are “fanatics for freshness” and they prove their dedication to this every step of the way. It is reflected in not only the taste of their food, but the numerous awards they have won.

Currently there are 35 locations and they are only found on the East Coast. For those who do not have a location near them, food can be ordered online for delivery in the continental United States. After all, the family always felt that they are “a fish company in the restaurant business.”

Legal Sea Foods Menu Prices
Legal Sea Foods Menu Prices

Legal Sea Foods Menu Prices

ITEM PRICE

Appetizers

Blackened Raw Tuna “Sashimi” $15.50
Steamers $18.95
Smoked Salmon $14.95
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $16.50
Steamed Mussels $14.95
New England Fried Clams (Market Price) $0.00
Legal’s Signature Crab Cake $17.50
Oysters Legal $17.95
Crispy Calamari – Regular, Spicy, Rhode Island or Thai Style $14.95
Shrimp Wontons $12.95
Buffalo Popcorn Shrimp $12.95
Hot Lump Crab Dip $13.95
Bang Bang Cauliflower $8.95
Kung Pao Chicken Wings $12.95

Legal Lobsters

Steamed (1.25-1.50 lb.) (Market Price) $0.00
Steamed (1.50-1.75 lb.) (Market Price) $0.00
Steamed (2.00-2.50 lb.) (Market Price) $0.00
Add Baked Stuffed Lobster $9.00
Lobster Bake (Market Price) $0.00

On The Half Shell

Pure, natural and shucked to order
Raw Oysters (Market Price) $0.00
Raw Clams (Market Price) $0.00
Treasures of the Reef (Small) $34.95
Treasures of the Reef (Large) $59.95

Chowders & Salads

New England Clam Chowder (Cup) $7.50
New England Clam Chowder (Bowl) $9.95
Lite Clam Chowder (Cup) $7.50
Lite Clam Chowder (Bowl) $9.95
Fish Chowder (Cup) $7.50
Fish Chowder (Bowl) $9.95
Lobster Bisque (Cup) $8.95
Lobster Bisque (Bowl) $12.95
Vine Ripe Tomato & Burrata Salad $8.95
House Salad $8.95
Classic Caesar Salad $8.95
Chopped Greek Salad $9.95
Lemon Kale Salad $8.95
Add Grilled Chicken to Salad $7.00
Add Grilled Shrimp to Salad $10.00
Add Grilled Salmon to Salad $11.00
Add New England Crabmeat to Salad $13.00
Add Lobster Salad (Market Price) $0.00

Lunch

Open Flame Grilled

Comes with choice of Two House Sides or opt for Two Premium Sides for an additional $1.95 each
Rainbow Trout $17.95
Tuna Steak (Market Price) $0.00
Shrimp $18.95
North Atlantic Sea Scallops (Market Price) $0.00
Salmon $18.95
Haddock $18.95
Add Shrimp $6.95
Add Skewer of Scallops $9.95

Entrees

Shrimp Casserole (Lunch Price) $16.95
Legal’s Signature Crab Cake (Lunch Price) $18.50
Grilled Mediterranean Salmon (Lunch Price) $18.95
Louisiana Gumbo (Lunch Price) $16.95
Shrimp & Garlic $17.95
Jasmine Special (Lunch Price) $17.95
Anna’s Baked Boston Cod (Lunch Price) $18.95
Portuguese Fisherman’s Stew (Lunch Price) $16.95
Everything Spiced Tuna (Lunch Price) $17.95
Salmon Rice Bowl (Lunch Price) $17.95
Tuna Sashimi Rice Bowl (Lunch Price) $17.95
Kung Pao Tofu Rice Bowl (Lunch Price) $15.95

Tacos

Ham hock braised black Beans and Rice
Crispy Fish Tacos (Lunch Price) $16.95
Blackened Salmon Tacos $16.95

Crispy Fried

Includes French Fries & Coleslaw
New England Fried Clams (Lunch Price) (Market Price) $0.00
Fish & Chips (Lunch Price) $17.95
Shrimp (Lunch Price) $18.95
North Atlantic Sea Scallops (Lunch Price) (Market Price) $0.00
Haddock (Lunch Price) $18.95

Sandwiches

Includes French Fries & Coleslaw
Legal’s Crab Cake $18.50
Tuna Burger $16.95
Lobster Roll (Market Price) $0.00
Grilled Chicken Sandwich $14.95
Hamburger $14.95
Cheeseburger $15.95
Crabmeat Roll $21.95
Crispy Fish Sandwich $14.95

Dinner

Open Flame Grilled

Comes with choice of Two House Sides or opt for Two Premium Sides for an additional $1.95 each
Grilled Assorted $29.95
Swordfish Steak (Market Price) $0.00
Tuna Steak (Dinner Price) (Market Price) $0.00
Arctic Char (Dinner Price) $26.95
Rainbow Trout (Dinner Price) $20.95
Halibut Steak $32.95
Grilled 8 oz. Filet Mignon $36.95
Salmon (Dinner Price) $27.95
Shrimp (Dinner Price) $24.95
North Atlantic Sea Scallops (Dinner Price) (Market Price) $0.00
Haddock (Dinner Price) $26.95
Add Shrimp (Dinner Price) $6.95
Add Skewer of Scallops (Dinner Price) $9.95

Legal Classics

Legal’s Signature Crab Cake Combo $31.95
Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole $29.95
Nutty Salmon $27.95
Shrimp and Garlic $25.95
King Crab Legs $46.95
Lemon Caper Grey Sole $29.95
Anna’s Baked Boston Cod $24.95
Jasmine Special $25.95
Cioppino $32.95
Red Onion Jam Swordfish (Market Price) $0.00
Everything Tuna (Market Price) $0.00
Pan-Seared Boneless Half Chicken $22.95
Seafood Casserole $29.95
Kung Pao Tofu Rice Bowl $17.95
Salmon Rice Bowl $23.95
Tuna Sashimi Rice Bowl $23.95

Crispy Fried

Includes French Fries & Coleslaw
Fisherman’s Platter (Dinner Price) $30.95
New England Fried Clams (Dinner Price) (Market Price) $0.00
Fish & Chips – Regular or Spicy (Dinner Price) $20.95
Shrimp (Dinner Price Per Person) $24.95
North Atlantic Sea Scallops (Dinner Price) – (Market Price) $0.00

Surf & Turf

Baked Stuffed Shrimp & Filet with 2 Sides $41.95
Grilled Shrimp, Scallops & Filet with 2 Sides $41.95
Steamed Lobster & Filet with 2 Sides (1-1.25 lb.) $44.95
Grilled Creekstone Filet Mignon with 2 Sides (8 oz.) $34.95
Marinated Grilled Chicken $21.95

House Sides

French Fries $4.95
Onion Strings $4.95
Brown Rice Leeks, Garlic $4.95
Broccoli $4.95
Cole Slaw $1.95
Seaweed Salad $4.95
Jasmine Rice $4.95
Mashed Potatoes $4.95
Baked Potato $4.95

Premium Sides

Sautéed Kale $6.95
Grilled Asparagus $6.95
Fresh Seasonal Side Salad $6.95
Quinoa Vegetable Salad $6.95
Crispy Risotto Cake $6.95

Kids Menu

Meals are served with Fruit, Vegetable & choice of Rice, Mashed Potatoes or French Fries. Pasta dishes are served with Fruit & Vegetable.
Crispy Lettuce & Tomato Salad $2.95
Steamed One Pound Lobster & Drawn Sweet Butter $21.95
1/2 Lobster $12.95
Fried Popcorn Shrimp $10.95
Char Grilled Fish of the Day $10.95
Fresh Cod Fish Sticks $10.95
Macaroni & Cheese $6.50
Cheese Ravioli $7.95
Chicken Fingers $8.95
Grilled Cheese Sandwich $5.95
Cheese Pizza $7.95
Beef Hot Dog $5.95
All American Hamburger $8.50
All American Cheeseburger $8.95

Desserts & Drinks

Brownie $4.50
Ice Cream $4.50
Hot Fudge Sundae $5.50
Brownie Sundae with Oreo Crumb Topping $5.50
Milk $1.95
Soft Drink $3.25
Juice $1.95

Signature Desserts

Boston Cream Pie $8.95
Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake $9.50
Key Lime Pie $8.95
Dark Chocolate Mousse $8.50
Cheesecake $8.95
Chocolate Layer Cake $8.95
Bananas Foster $7.50
Whipped Traditional Greek Yogurt, Honey & Fruit $7.95
Ice Cream & Sorbet $6.50
Three Bon Bons $4.95

Liquid Desserts

Espresso Martini $11.00
Mexican Coffee $9.00
Hot Buttered Rum $8.00

Coffee & Tea

Coffee $3.75
Cappuccino $4.75
Espresso $3.75
Harney & Sons Tea $3.75

History of Legal Sea Foods

In 1950, George Berkowitz opened a fish market across from his father’s grocery store, Legal Cash Market, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At first it was only carry-out, but in 1968 he opened a restaurant next to the market. Customers sat at picnic tables and food was served on paper plates. Although the menu was simple – with items such as fish and chips – the quality of their food spread quickly through word-of-mouth.

He moved the restaurant to a more traditional location in Chestnut Hill in 1975. After that location was destroyed by a fire, George and his sons, Marc and Roger, opened what would be their flagship restaurant in the Boston Theater District. Six years later, a new tradition was born. They provided their New England Clam Chowder at the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan in 1980, and have been a part of every Presidential Inauguration since.

They established their first quality control center in 1981, and this would come to define them. Their innovation with their fish processing plant and food safety laboratory lead the way in standards. Their standards are so strict that they can trace a fish served to a customer back to the water it was caught in. They teamed up with the Food and Drug Administration in 1990 to create the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) seafood inspection program.

Roger became CEO in 1992. He was the spokesman and received numerous awards in the following years. In 1994, he and his father received the Silver Spoon Award. In 1988, the restaurant was named of the Top Ten Tried and True restaurants in America. They named Rich Vellante the Executive Chef in 1998 and they were awarded with the Silver Plate the industry’s highest honor in 1999.

Legal Sea Foods Review

The items offered at Legal Sea Foods highlight their commitment to quality. They have appetizers, chowders, and salads, but the New England Clam Chowder is a must. Their Legal Classics menu presents popular items such as Legal’s Signature Crab Cakes and the Seafood Casserole. There are chicken and steak dishes available without seafood. Most of the basic menu options are under $30, and the specialty items are based on market value. The largest lobster selection is around $55.

Sides are ordered separately, and the house sides have items such as seaweed salad and jasmine rice for under $5 each. The premium sides, for less than $7, offer items like quinoa vegetable salad or grilled asparagus. Separate menus are offered for lunch and for dinner, and they also serve dessert. They do have a children’s menu as well, as well as gluten-free items. Take-out is available.

Their locations are not copies of each other – they prefer “group” as opposed to “chain.” Each has their own charm. They have bars and some locations have outside seating. Most offer private dining for special occasions or corporate events where the menu can be customized.

The quality of the food served is the most impressionable. Customers can dine at Legal Sea Foods with confidence that their meal is fresh and that it passed the most stringent requirements before landing on their plate. That kind of assurance, especially when it comes to seafood, cannot be topped.

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