Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

55 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill
(617) 277-7300

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Half Pound Maine Lobster Rolls
Oysters on the Half Shell
Linguine with Clam Sauce
New England Clam Chowder
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Classic Caesar Salad
Classic Lobster Bake
Fisherman's Platter
Seafood Casserole
Lobster Bisque

Menu

Starters
Shrimp Cocktail, Colossal Naked
Tuna Tataki*
blackened, citrus soy sauce, kelp salad, wasabi cream
Hamachi Crudo*
orange, cilantro, fresno peppers, sake-soy sauce
New England Clam Chowder
our classic recipe
Crispy Calamari
tartar sauce
Fish Tacos
fried or blackened whitefish, pickled red cabbage and daikon, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
Crab Cake, A Legal Signature
lump crab, mustard sauce, greens, corn, onions, tomatoes, Dijon vinaigrette
Octopus
salt boiled potatoes, olive tapenade, saffron aioli, cauliflower, gremolata
Steamers
classic New England soft-shell clams, drawn butter
Organic PEI Mussels
garlic butter broth, white wine, grilled crusty bread
Shrimp Bao Buns
char siu sauce, fresh pickled carrot and cucumber
Pork Bao Buns
char siu sauce, fresh pickled carrot and cucumber
Popcorn Shrimp
chili lime aioli
Bang Bang Cauliflower
tempura fried, kung pao sauce (contains peanut oil)
Lobster Bisque
cream sherry
Chicken Lollipops
hoisin glaze, napa cabbage slaw

Sushi
Edamame
sea salt or Tajín chili-lime spice
Maguro Modern Nigiri*
(tuna), 2 pieces per order, served over seasoned rice with soy-sake glaze
Modern Sake Nigiri*
(salmon), 2 pieces per order, served over seasoned rice with soy-sake glaze
Maguro Sashimi*
tuna, 3 pieces
Sake Sashimi*
salmon, 3 pieces
Spicy Tuna Roll*
cucumber, spicy mayo
Spicy Salmon Roll*
cucumber, spicy mayo
Red Dragon Roll*
spicy tuna topped with tuna
Orange Dragon Roll*
spicy salmon topped with salmon
Green Dragon Roll*
spicy salmon topped with avocado
California Roll*
Jonah crab, avocado, cucumber
Rainbow Roll*
California roll topped with tuna, salmon, avocado
Shrimp Tempura Roll*
avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, teriyaki
Firecracker Roll*
spicy tuna, salmon, tempura shrimp, avocado
Ladybug Roll*
spicy crab and tuna, topped with jalapeno, ponzu, wasabi cream
Torched Scallop Roll*
spicy tuna roll topped with torched scallops
Lobster Tempura Roll*
avocado, lobster, tobiko, spicy mayo, teriyaki
Kelp Salad
sesame chili vinaigrette
Modern Hamachi Nigiri*
two pieces per order, served over seasoned rice with soy-sake glaze
Hamachi Sashimi*
three pieces per order
Spicy Hamachi Roll*
avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, teriyaki

Salads
Greek Salad
tomato, cucumber, feta, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing
House Salad
local organic leaf lettuce, tomato, roasted corn, hard boiled egg, red onion, croutons, apple Dijon vinaigrette
Tomato Burrata Salad
cherry tomato, burrata cheese, lemon vinaigrette, pesto, grilled crostini

Mains
Salmon*, Hoisin Glazed
quinoa, mushrooms, snap peas, carrots, peanuts
Cod, Salt & Vinegar Crusted
crispy potato wedges, napa cabbage and bacon slaw, remoulade
Tuna*, Yellowfin, Nori-Chili Crust
sesame & soy roasted broccoli, sesame cilantro jasmine rice
Scallops, Street Corn
roasted corn off the cob, cotija cheese, cilantro, blue corn tortillas
Haddock, Baked Anna's Way
buttered crumbs, roasted tomato, herbed rice pilaf, broccoli
Clams and Linguini
clams, garlic and shallot confit, white wine, pancetta, chili flakes
Crab Cake Combo, A Legal Signature
lump crab cake, grilled shrimp, seared scallops, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf, greens, corn, onion, tomato, Dijon vinaigrette
Cioppino
clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, lobster tail, tomato broth
Hot Honey Fried Chicken
chicken thigh, whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach
Sushi Rice Bowl
sticky sushi rice, kimchi, pickled cabbage, daikon, avocado, kelp salad, pineapple, spicy mayo, top with:
Swordfish, Seven Spiced
coconut curry vegetables, achaar sauce, naan

Grilled or Blackened
Salmon*, Norwegian
choice of two sides
Tuna*, Yellowfin
choice of two sides
Scallops
choice of two sides
Shrimp, Jumbo Naked
choice of two sides
Rainbow Trout
choice of two sides
Swordfish Steak
choice of two sides
Cod Loin
choice of two sides

Lobster & Steak
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Gulf of Maine lobster, Vermont cheddar, buttered crumbs
Stuffed Lobster Tails
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
Steamed Lobster
choice of two sides
Baked Stuffed Lobster
baked with shrimp and scallop stuffing (contains gluten), choice of two sides
NY Strip*
brushed with garlic butter, crispy potato wedges, roasted mushrooms
Twin Petit Filet Mignon*
brushed with garlic butter, crispy potato wedges, roasted mushrooms
Surf & Turf*
choice of NY strip or twin petit filet brushed with garlic butter, crispy potato wedges, roasted mushrooms; choice of seafood add on

Crispy Fried
Crispy Fried Shrimp, Jumbo Naked
french fries and coleslaw
Crispy Fried Scallops
french fries and coleslaw
Crispy Fried Clams, Whole Belly
sweet & petite, french fries and coleslaw
Fisherman's Platter
jumbo naked shrimp, sea scallops, local whitefish, calamari, clam strips, french fries and coleslaw
Fish & Chips
french fries and coleslaw
Crispy Fried Clam Strips
french fries and coleslaw

Sandwiches
Crispy Fish Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce, french fries, coleslaw
Jonah Crab Roll
delicate North Atlantic crabmeat with lemon mayo, french fries, coleslaw
Lobster Roll, Half Pound
warm butter-poached or traditional with lemon mayo, french fries, coleslaw
Tuna Burger
chili-garlic seasoned ground tuna, roasted red pepper sauce, french fries, coleslaw
Fried Chicken Sandwich
chicken thigh, hot honey, avocado, lettuce, pickles, brioche, fries, coleslaw
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, french fries, coleslaw
Bacon Cheddar Burger*, Double R Ranch
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, french fries, coleslaw
Clam Strip Roll
crispy fried clam strips, lettuce, tomato, remoulade sauce, fries, coleslaw

Sides
French Fries
Coleslaw
Herbed Rice Plilaf
Curried Vegetable Medley
Jasmine Rice
Whipped Potatoes
Sesame & Soy Roasted Broccoli
Pad Thai Style Quinoa
Roasted Mushrooms
Street Corn Off The Cobb

Desserts
Boston Cream Pie
sponge cake, custard, chocolate sauce, creme anglaise, almonds, toffee bits (contains nuts)
Key Lime Pie
lime custard, raspberry sauce, whipped cream
Espresso Torte
strawberries, whipped cream
New York Cheesecake
Seasonal topping.

Kids' Menu
Kids' Burger/Cheeseburger
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Grilled Cheese Sandwich
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Mac & Cheese
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Grilled Salmon
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Fish Fingers
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Popcorn Shrimp
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Chicken Fingers
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Grilled Chicken Sandwich
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Pasta
with butter or red sauce, choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Grilled Beef Tenderloin
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides
Kids' Grilled Chicken Breast
choice of kids' starter and two kids' sides

Soup by the Quart and Gallon
Packaged Cold - Clam Chowder Quart
packaged cold, ready to heat
Packaged Hot - Clam Chowder Quart
Packaged Cold - Lobster Bisque Quart
packaged cold, ready to heat
Packaged Cold - Clam Chowder Gallon
packaged cold, ready to heat
Packaged Hot - Clam Chowder Gallon
Packaged Hot - Lobster Bisque Quart

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Recent Reviews

MICE! When you see mice running around the dining room, it is difficult to focus on the excellent salmon. Excellent tuna tartar. Sandy mussels (which tasted great). Excellent salmon. Good pastry dessert (“lobster tail”). Nice young waiter with no training doing his best. Leaning across to serve, constantly interrupting (but well meaning).
November 2025
Honestly Legal Seafood had dropped down my list of places to eat. I thought the food had declined, BUT last night they redeemed themselves. Everything we ordered was excellent! Our server, Bree was lovely. It was very busy but the food was perfectly cooked, and with a reservation we were seated immediately. Legal is back in the rotation.
November 2025
I hope I get her name right. Edwarda made our dinner experience a great one with her level of service and engaging personality. We had two tables of five, making it ten people that she took care of efficiently and warmly. She's a gem. Again, I hope I spelled her name correctly.
November 2025

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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

55 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 277-7300