Legal Sea Foods

Alyssa
Alyssa
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4 out of 5
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Legal Sea Foods

  • August 22, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by luuckythree from Arlington, Texas
This historic restaurant is a no frills, but busy luncheon spot. Lobster salad sandwhich was my order- as well as many other customers. For a colorful punch of historical info on this eatery, ask the waitstaff.

From journal 10 day tour of Boston and Cape Cod

Legal Sea Foods

  • January 24, 2002
  • Rated 3 of 5 by pakse from Urbana, Illinois
It's really nice. If you want to be assured of a good meal - you will not go wrong with Legal. Generally, I avoid chains; even quasi-local chains like Legal. However, starving one afternoon in Logan Airport, I crawled into the Legal Seafood resturant and was continously surprised by the quality, creativity and service.

It's pricey, it's a chain. Big drawbacks in my book.

But - the saving graces are a hat trick. Legal Seafood is a winner. When you need to be assured of a nice meal - you can't go wrong with Legal.

Strong recommend - Crab Cakes and anything without lobster.

Not recommended - essentially the lobster, but ONLY because there are host of other Boston restaurants where you can enjoy lobster for about half the price.

If you find time for Legal - check out the chef's specials, and trust the creativity of the menu. It's safe here to move away from plain and into something interesting.

From journal High to Low in Boston

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Legal Sea Foods

  • December 28, 2000
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Alyssa from Cambridge, Massachusetts
Legal Sea Foods serves dinner from 4:00 - 11:00 p.m. Call ahead for preferred seating,(617) 426-4444. Sample entrees: Baked stuffed lobster ($30.00); Cioppino ($25.00), a melange of lobster, scallops, whitefish, and other seafood, served with jasmine rice; Swordfish with red onion jam, rice pilaf, and sauteed mushrooms with spinach. ($23.00).

There is never a lack of fine dining in Boston. On New Year's Eve, advance reservations are recommended. Some other choices:

Italian fare is in abundance in Boston's North End. Try Mother Anna's at 211 Hanover St. for entrees such as Chicken, ziti, and broccoli ($13.95); Veal Roberto ($15.95); Pollo Venezia ($13.95), with mushrooms, artichokes and white wine lemon sauce. Sample a fine Italian wine with your meal and for dessert, a canoli or tiramisu. Anna's has candlelight and a romantic ambiance. Call ahead: (617) 523-8496.

Stephanie's on Newbury, at 190, is located in the midst of First Night fun. Call ahead for a dinner reservations (617) 236-0900 between 6:00 and 11:00 p.m., with live jazz on New Year's Eve and a wide-ranging menu at reasonable prices ($11-$30). Entrees include Long Island Duckling; Glazed Rack of Lamb; Slow Roasted Veal Osso Bucco; Brioche, Shallot Topped Salmon, and more. This is "casual elegance at its best," as well as a prime people watching location and place to Be Seen.

Biba, at 272 Boylston St., another Boston hot spot in which to Be Seen, will undoubtedly be packed on First Night. But you might find some standing space in the cocktail lounge. Try the cuisine on a week night after the holidays. (617) 426-7878.

From journal Boston's First Night

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