Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road

4.6

3163 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
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Our Braintree location features a large bar, open kitchen, private event space, and a spacious patio. Conveniently located off Route 93 in South Shore Place, it's perfect for a meal after shopping at South Shore Plaza or a stay at the nearby Hyatt Place hotel. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
Phone number
(781) 817-1292
Website
https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/braintree-forbes-road/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whatever the occasion - business or pleasure - Legal Sea Foods in Braintree can accommodate all your special event needs. Reach out today to explore the flexible options for your next event. Your guests will appreciate the convenience of our central South Shore location and free parking, and our Event Team will ensure every detail is addressed.
Private party contact
Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432

Location
30 Forbes Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
Area
Braintree
Parking details
Land a parking spot in the lot right in front of our door.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Dine Out Boston
23 Feb 2025 - 15 Mar 2025
Join us for Dine Out Boston from February 23rd – March 15th, 2025! Feast on a 3-course prix fixe lunch menu for $32 or a 3-course dinner menu for just $46. Enjoy favorites like our famous New England Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, Nori Chili Crusted Salmon, Sirloin Tips, Boston Cream Pie, and more. View menus and learn more at https://www.legalseafoods.com/whats-on/dine-out-boston/

Popular dishes

OYSTERS OF THE DAY*USD 3.50
LITTLENECK CLAMS*USD 2.50
NEW ENGLAND
SHRIMP COCKTAIL, COLOSSAL NAKEDUSD 21.00
SHELLFISH TOWER*
oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, lobster, shrimp ceviche, kelp salad
- FOR 2USD 48.00
- FOR 4USD 96.00
- FOR 6USD 144.00
TUNA TARTARE*USD 21.00
gochujang marinated cucumbers, avocado crema, rice paper crisps
SHRIMP CEVICHEUSD 17.00
citrus marinated shrimp, tomato, red onion, cilantro, blue corn tortilla, salsa roja
TUNA TATAKI*USD 19.00
cajun blackened, sesame chili vinaigrette, seaweed salad, wasabi blackened, citrus soy sauce, kelp salad, wasabi cream

STARTERS

CHOWDER FRIESUSD 17.00
New England clam chowder, french fries, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions
CALAMARI, CRISPY FRIEDUSD 18.50
GULF OF MAINE
FISH TACOSUSD 17.00
NORTH ATLANTIC whitefish, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
CRAB CAKE, A LEGAL SIGNATUREUSD 24.00
lump crab, mustard sauce, greens, corn, onions, tomatoes, Dijon vinaigrette
STUFFIESUSD 16.00
CAPE COD quahogs, chourico, butter, ritz crumbs
MUSSELS, ORGANICUSD 19.00
PEI, garlic-butter broth, white wine, grilled bread
POPCORN SHRIMPUSD 17.00
BAY OF BENGAL, chili lime aioli
CHICKEN WINGSUSD 17.00
MEATBALLSUSD 17.00
homemade meatballs, ricotta, grilled bread
BANG BANG CAULIFLOWERUSD 16.00
tempura fried, kung pao sauce (contains peanut oil)
EDAMAMEUSD 8.00
KELP SALADUSD 8.00
MAINE, sesame chili vinaigrette

SALADS & BOWLS

GREEK SALADUSD 14.00
tomato, cucumber, feta, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
HOUSE SALADUSD 12.00
local organic leaf lettuce, tomato, roasted corn, hard boiled egg, red onion, croutons, apple Dijon vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALADUSD 11.50
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing
WINTER CHOPPED SALADUSD 13.00
romaine, radicchio, candied walnuts, blue cheese, pepitas, pomegranate, maple cider dressing
THAI PEANUT SALADUSD 14.00
napa cabbage, red cabbage, edamame, scallion, red pepper, peanut dressing, crispy rice noodles
GRAIN BOWLUSD 13.00
farro, kimchi, pickled cabbage, avocado, kelp salad, pineapple, spicy mayo
TOP SALADS/BOWL WITH
- GRILLED CHICKENUSD 7.00
- GRILLED SIRLOIN TIPS*USD 15.00
- GRILLED SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- GRILLED PETIT SALMON*USD 16.00
- GRILLED FULL SALMON*USD 21.00
- SEARED PETIT TUNA*USD 18.00
- SEARED FULL TUNA*USD 18.00
- LOBSTER TAIL mkt
- LOBSTER SALAD mkt
- CRABMEAT SALAD mkt

SANDWICHES

served with french fries and coleslaw

CRISPY FISH SANDWICHUSD 19.00
NORTH ATLANTIC wild caught whitefish (always fresh!), lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce
LEGAL LOBSTER ROLL
warm butter-poached or traditional with lemon mayo
- MKT
JONAH CRAB ROLL
NORTH ATLANTIC delicate crabmeat with mayo
- MKT
TUNA BURGERUSD 20.00
chili-garlic seasoned ground tuna, roasted red pepper sauce
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHUSD 19.00
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo
BACON CHEDDAR BURGER*USD 20.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE, applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato

FROM THE SEA

Choose a Protein, a Flavor Style, and 2 Sides

SOLE, searedUSD 29.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
COD LOIN, searedUSD 32.00
ICELAND, MSC Certified Sustainable
STRIPED BASS, grilledUSD 34.00
FARMED, BAJA, MEXICO, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable
RAINBOW TROUT, grilledUSD 29.00
COLOMBIA, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable
ARCTIC CHAR, grilledUSD 29.00
ICELAND
SEA BASS, searedUSD 41.00
WILD CAUGHT, CHILE
SALMON*, grilledUSD 34.00
HELGELAND COAST, NORWAY
SWORDFISH STEAK, grilledUSD 40.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
YELLOWFIN TUNA*, searedUSD 41.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
SHRIMP, grilledUSD 35.00
BAY OF BENGAL, all natural, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable

BUTCHER'S TABLE

Choose a Protein, a Flavor Style, and 2 Sides

FILET MIGNON* 8oz, grilledUSD 48.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
BONELESS RIBEYE* 16oz, grilledUSD 48.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
SIRLOIN STEAK TIPS* 12oz, grilledUSD 32.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
HALF CHICKEN, roastedUSD 26.00

FLAVOR STYLES

FRESH & SAVORY
- Lemon Butter & Crispy Capers
- Apple-Pomegranate Chutney & Smoked Salt
- Roasted Corn Salsa & Avocado Crema
- Garlic Herb Chimichurri
EARTHY & SPICY
- Montreal Steak Seasoning & Red Wine Sauce
- Cajun Blackened & Hot Butter
- Nori Chili Crust & Sticky Soy Sauce
- Five Spice & Kung Pao Sauce (contains peanut oil)

SIDES

SIDES
- STEAMED BROCCOLI
- ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
- SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS (contains peanuts)
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
- ROASTED MUSHROOMS
- COLESLAW
- FRENCH FRIES
- WHIPPED POTATOES
- CRISPY POTATO WEDGES
- STEAMED JASMINE RICE
- HERBED RICE PILAF

ADD ONS

make your meal a Surf & Surf or a Surf & Turf

CRAB CAKEUSD 20.00
SHRIMP & SCALLOP STUFFINGUSD 12.00
SIRLOIN TIPS*, grilledUSD 15.00
SHRIMP, grilledUSD 13.00
LOBSTER TAIL
- MKT
PETIT SALMON*, grilledUSD 16.00
PETIT YELLOWFIN TUNA*, searedUSD 18.00

LEGAL CLASSICS

HADDOCK, BAKED ANNA'S WAYUSD 28.50
NORTH ATLANTIC, wild caught, buttered crumbs, roasted tomato, herbed rice pilaf, steamed broccoli
COD, SALT & VINEGAR CRUSTEDUSD 32.00
ICELAND, crispy potato wedges, napa cabbage and bacon slaw, remoulade
CIOPPINOUSD 45.00
clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, lobster tail, tomato broth
CRAB CAKE & SHRIMPUSD 45.00
lump crab cake, grilled shrimp, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf, greens, corn, onion, tomato, Dijon vinaigrette

PASTA

CLAMS AND LINGUINIUSD 30.00
clams, garlic and shallot confit, pancetta, white wine, chili flakes
SHRIMP SCAMPIUSD 27.00
linguini, tomato, sofrito, white wine, garlic butter
RIGATONI BOLOGNESEUSD 26.00
slow braised beef and pork ragù, marinara, ricotta, mascarpone
ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIAUSD 26.00
sweet Italian sausage, mushrooms, leeks, tomatoes

LOBSTER

STEAMED LOBSTER
choice of two sides
- MKT
BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
- MKT
STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
- MKT
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
one whole lobster, Vermont cheddar, buttered crumbs
- MKT

CRISPY FRIED

traditional New England or Angry style served with french fries and coleslaw

FISH & CHIPSUSD 28.00
NORTH ATLANTIC, wild caught, always fresh
SHRIMPUSD 28.50
BAY OF BENGAL, jumbo naked
SCALLOPSUSD 38.00
GULF OF MAINE
CLAMS, WHOLE BELLY
NEW ENGLAND, sweet & petite
- MKT
CLAM STRIPSUSD 29.00
NEW ENGLAND
FISHERMANS PLATTERUSD 48.00
jumbo naked shrimp, scallops, local whitefish, calamari, clam strips

DESSERT

ESPRESSO TORTEUSD 12.00
whipped cream, strawberries
NEW YORK CHEESECAKEUSD 11.00
graham cracker crust, seasonal topping
KEY LIME PIEUSD 11.00
lime custard, raspberry sauce, whipped cream
CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKEUSD 12.00
naturally gluten free, warm chocolate center, coconut cookie, vanilla bean ice cream
BOSTON CREAM PIEUSD 11.00
vanilla cream layered cake, chocolate ganache, toffee almond crunch
ICE CREAM SUNDAEUSD 12.00
cookie dough ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, toffee almond crunch, strawberries, whipped cream, cherry
THREE BON BONSUSD 7.00
bite-size scoops of ice cream dipped in chocolate

KIDS' MENU

choice of one first bite, one main, and two sides

FIRST BITES
choice of one:
- FRUIT CUP
- POPCORN
- CARROT STICKS
SANDWICHES
- HAMBURGER / CHEESEBURGERUSD 10.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHUSD 10.00
- GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHUSD 10.00
PASTA
- WITH BUTTERUSD 10.00
- WITH RED SAUCEUSD 10.00
- MAC & CHEESEUSD 10.00
SIMPLY GRILLED
- GRILLED SALMONUSD 12.00
- GRILLED SIRLOIN TIPS*USD 13.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTUSD 10.00
FRIED
- FISH FINGERSUSD 10.00
- POPCORN SHRIMPUSD 10.00
- CHICKEN FINGERSUSD 10.00
SIDES
choice of two:
- SEASONAL VEGGIES
- FRUIT
- FRENCH FRIES
- JASMINE RICE
- RICE PILAF
- COLESLAW

*

Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. *Served raw or undercooked, or contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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What 3,163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Legal Sea Foods - Braintree offers "consistently prepared fresh seafood" with standout dishes like the "swordfish was like butter" and "lobster tempura sushi was to die for." The "service was outstanding," particularly from staff like Brian and Vanessa. Despite occasional noise, it's a "reliable choice" for seafood lovers craving "delicious" dining experiences.

3,163 Reviews

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Lori VIP
Greater Boston17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good experience. My nephew and I make it a yearly tradition to visit.
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded 1 day ago
Dear Lori, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Mark Hayward, General Manager
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Carole
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brian was great as always! The service was superb! The dining experience of the selections that was ordered were superb.
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded 7 days ago
Dear Carole, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Mark Hayward, General Manager
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Esther VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service is extraordinary. Our server and manager are very helpful. I am just disappointed at my dish, Shrimp Scampi. The shrimp is too over cooked and the dish has not much taste.
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Bill VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a consistent experience at this location. Food fresh and delicious! Server Heather was great!
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 3 March 2025
Dear Bill, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Mark Hayward, General Manager
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Karen
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for making this a better experience. We appreciate it.
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kent VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Legal seafood is a great restaurant for special occasions or just a nice date night. Food is always good especially the seafood and deserts
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 2 March 2025
Dear Kent, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Mark Hayward, General Manager
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Wendy VIP
Greater Boston35 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We arrived early for our reservation but they had no problem seating us. We had a very good server. Enjoyed a bottle of wine, some oysters, yellow fin tuna and Artic char. Our only disappointment was that they were out of the Key lime pie that we wanted for desert.
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 2 March 2025
Dear Wendy, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Mark Hayward, General Manager
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Jack VIP
Greater Boston60 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enthusiastic greeting from reception folks, food was great and Brian's service superb.
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 26 February 2025
Dear Jack, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Mark Hayward, General Manager
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May VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was a birthday celebration and we let them know in advance. They did nothing special for us. Crab cake was dry and tiny. Otherwise this place is okay.
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Patti
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Derrick our waiter was wonderful.Legal is lucky to have him. I had the sole( delicious) and my husband had the best of boson luncheon special ( salad , fish sandwich ) we both shared the cheesecake for dessert. Love sitting at the booth in the bar area, although not drinkers it’s a nice atmosphere with sports tv..we’ll be back again soon… thank you for a lovely meal.
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 24 February 2025
Dear Patti, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Mark Hayward, General Manager
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Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 817-1292.

Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road is rated 4.6 stars by 3163 OpenTable diners.