New England Clam Chowder
$ 12.00Our award-winning, rich and creamy New England clam chowder loaded with tender clams, potatoes, and savory seasonings.
Our award-winning, rich and creamy New England clam chowder loaded with tender clams, potatoes, and savory seasonings.
Velvety and luxurious lobster bisque enhanced with rich cream sherry and garnished with tender morsels of fresh lobster meat.
A signature Legal Sea Foods specialty featuring premium lump crab cake served with tangy mustard sauce, fresh greens, corn, onions, tomatoes, and a bright Dijon vinaigrette.
Crispy golden calamari fried to perfection, available in traditional style with tartar sauce or Rhode Island style tossed with hot peppers and garlic.
Fresh diced tuna and sweet watermelon tartare paired with vibrant tomatillo salsa and crisp plantain tostones.
Organic PEI mussels cooked in a fragrant garlic-butter broth with white wine, served with warm grilled bread for dipping.
North Atlantic whitefish served on soft tortillas with pickled red cabbage, creamy chipotle aioli, and fresh pico de gallo, choice of crispy fried or cajun blackened.
Baked Cape Cod quahogs loaded with savory chouriço, butter, and a toasted Ritz cracker crumb crust.
Half orders of classic and specialty starters including fried shrimp and scallops, Rhode Island style calamari, shrimp pot stickers, and bang bang cauliflower.
A bubbling, warm baking dish filled with cheesy crab, spinach, and artichoke dip, served with crispy pita chips.
A sizzling cast-iron skillet featuring creamy street corn and chicken dip topped with cotija cheese, served with blue corn tortilla chips.
Delicate pan-seared shrimp pot stickers served with a savory, glossy kung pao sauce.
Crispy tempura-fried cauliflower florets tossed in a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions.
Crisp romaine and leaf lettuce tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, chickpeas, and Kalamata olives in a lemon-oregano vinaigrette.
Shredded napa and red cabbage, carrots, scallions, and red peppers tossed in a rich peanut dressing, topped with crispy rice noodles.
Crisp romaine hearts tossed in a rich, creamy Caesar dressing, topped with large garlic croutons and shaved Romano cheese.
Tender petit sirloin over baby spinach with fresh strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, pickled onions, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Blackened chicken breast, crisp romaine, roasted corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, avocado, and crunchy tortilla strips with chipotle ranch dressing.
North Atlantic wild-caught whitefish in a gluten-free beer batter served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and tartar sauce.
Olive oil poached tuna with a savory herb spread and American cheese on toasted marble rye bread with lettuce, tomato, and pickle.
Our iconic New England lobster roll packed with fresh sweet lobster meat, served traditionally with lemon mayo or warm butter-poached.
Juicy smash burger patties layered with applewood-smoked bacon, American cheese, pickles, and caramelized onion aioli.
Spiced blackened chicken breast topped with avocado crema, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, lettuce, and tomato.
Golden, crispy fried Baja shrimp served with french fries, coleslaw, and a fresh lemon wedge.
New England sweet and petite whole belly clams fried to a golden crisp, served with fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
North Atlantic wild-caught fish fillet fried to a golden crunch, choice of traditional New England style or beer-battered.
An overflowing platter of crispy fried shrimp, scallops, local whitefish, calamari, and onion strings.
Sweet Arctic Ocean sea scallops fried to golden perfection, served with french fries and coleslaw.
Thick, wild-caught grilled swordfish steak with classic grill marks and a charred lemon half.
Skewers of smoky, charred grilled Baja shrimp seasoned with savory spices.
Pristine grilled salmon fillet from the Helgeland Coast, Norway, with a delicate drizzle of lemon-herb oil.
Iceland MSC Certified Sustainable thick grilled cod loin seasoned simply with sea salt and olive oil.
Whole grilled rainbow trout from Colombia with crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh.
An 8oz center-cut filet mignon from Double R Ranch, Washington State, cooked to your preference.
A savory 10oz Double R Ranch sirloin steak grilled to perfection with rich cross-hatch grill marks.
Juicy free-range Statler chicken breast grilled with golden skin and tender meat.
Flaky white cod fillet with a crunchy salt-and-vinegar crust, served with crispy potato wedges, bacon-cabbage slaw, and rémoulade.
Wild-caught pan-seared sole with capers, parsley, brown butter, snap peas, and herbed rice pilaf.
Baked North Atlantic haddock topped with buttered crumbs and roasted tomato, served with herbed rice pilaf and broccoli.
A rich tomato-based seafood stew loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, and a whole lobster tail.
A golden lump crab cake paired with grilled shrimp, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf, and a side salad.
Large butterflied shrimp piled with crab, spinach, and artichoke stuffing, served with herbed rice pilaf.
Tender linguini tossed with plump shrimp in a rich garlic-butter white wine sauce with tomatoes and sofrito.
A freshly steamed whole Maine lobster served with warm drawn butter and a lemon wedge.
A split Maine lobster loaded with a rich stuffing of shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, and buttery crackers.
Succulent lobster tails stuffed with a savory seafood and cracker crumb mixture.
Double R Ranch 10oz sirloin steak cooked to perfection, served with truffle fries and garlic butter.
Tender roasted chicken breast topped with a savory artichoke, tomato, and olive puttanesca sauce, served with potato wedges and broccoli.
Freshly shucked raw oysters on the half shell served on crushed ice with lemon and cocktail sauce.
Fresh New England littleneck clams served on the half shell over ice.
Chilled jumbo shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce and a lemon wheel.
Golden crispy fried calamari tossed with hot cherry peppers and minced garlic in Rhode Island style.
Crispy corn tortilla topped with fresh shrimp ceviche, creamy avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeño salsa, and cilantro.
Pan-fried shrimp pot stickers drizzled with a savory dark kung pao sauce.
Crispy fried breaded shrimp served with classic homemade tartar sauce.
Golden brown fried sea scallops served with a side of tartar sauce and lemon.
Tempura-fried cauliflower florets tossed in sweet and spicy bang bang sauce with scallions.
Mini lump crab cake slider with zesty mustard sauce, coleslaw, and french fries.
Mini smash burger slider with bacon, American cheese, pickle, and caramelized onion aioli, served with french fries.
Fresh crisp snap peas sautéed with ginger and mint.
Sweet roasted corn seasoned with spices, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Thick-cut potato wedges fried to a crispy golden brown and seasoned with sea salt.
Crispy golden french fries tossed in fragrant truffle oil and parmesan cheese.
Classic creamy coleslaw made with crisp cabbage and carrots in a tangy dressing.
Fluffy rice pilaf mixed with fresh green herbs and savory seasonings.
Fresh steamed broccoli florets lightly seasoned with salt and olive oil.
A tall pile of paper-thin, crispy fried onion strings.
Velvety, buttery whipped mashed potatoes.
Classic golden french fries dusted with fine sea salt.
Fragrant and fluffy steamed jasmine rice.
Located in the heart of Millennium Place at Downtown Crossing, Legal Sea Foods delivers a quintessential New England culinary experience in a contemporary, upscale setting. As one of Boston's most revered seafood institutions, this location combines sleek urban interior design with time-honored maritime traditions, making it a favorite destination for both business professionals and visitors seeking exceptional ocean-to-table fare.
The dining room strikes a seamless balance between trendy vibrancy and comfortable family-friendly sophistication. Sleek wood accents, mood lighting, and expansive windows overlooking the vibrant downtown streets create an inviting atmosphere. Whether you are dropping in for a quick solo lunch at the bustling bar, enjoying an intimate date night, or celebrating a milestone with a large group, the attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff ensure a stellar dining journey from start to finish.
The kitchen prides itself on uncompromising freshness, rigorous quality standards, and masterful preparation techniques. Diners can explore an incredible variety of iconic seafood creations:
Operating in the moderate-to-high price tier ($20–$70 per person), Legal Sea Foods justifies its pricing through generous portion sizes, premium sustainably sourced seafood, and rigorous safety and quality protocols. While raw bar happy hour specials offer incredible value, hearty entrées and steakhouse cuts provide a filling, luxurious meal suited for special occasions and memorable nights out.
Reservations are strongly recommended during weekend dinner rushes and major local event days. The restaurant excels in dietary accommodation, offering an impressive array of gluten-free preparations—including dedicated gluten-free fish and chips—alongside vegetarian options and robust children's menus, ensuring every guest leaves completely satisfied.
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Yes, Legal Sea Foods at Downtown Crossing offers popular happy hour specials featuring $1 Oysters of the Day, $0.50 Littleneck Clams, $2 Shrimp Cocktail, and a variety of discounted bar bites like Crispy Fried Calamari and Crab Cake Sliders.
The restaurant is celebrated for its award-winning New England Clam Chowder, Legal Lobster Rolls (available traditional or warm butter-poached), signature lump crab cakes, and the decadent Cioppino seafood stew.
Yes, they offer a dedicated selection of gluten-free friendly items, including a gluten-free beer-battered fish and chips option, grilled fish selections, and clear allergy protocols.
Most diners typically spend between 1 to 3 hours here, depending on whether you are stopping in for a quick lunch or enjoying a leisurely multi-course dinner with drinks.
While walk-ins are welcome and the bar area accommodates casual dining, making reservations via OpenTable or Google Maps is strongly recommended, especially during peak weekend dining hours.
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