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Legal Harborside

Item: Legal Harborside
Author: Jessica Polizzotti

Type: Lounge

10Best Says

Legal Harborside Floor 3 is a rooftop lounge with a retractable roof that makes it a perfect place to spend a warm summer night sipping cocktails, or a cold winter one watching ships pass by below. With a very limited menu, it is best to find your meal elsewhere (the first floor perhaps) but ideal for a little nibble. This hotspot gets packed almost every night, and is a good spot to meet locals. No worries, when the roof goes up the fun does not end; views of the water remain amazing, and the crowds barely dwindle as most of the fun is from the crowd within.

Address:

270 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Boston, MA 02210
617-477-2900

Hours:

Fish: market,; Sunday-Thursday,; 11; a.m.-10; p.m.
Friday-Saturday,: 11; a.m.-11; p.m.
Dining,: Sundays,; 5:30; p.m.-9; p.m.,; Monday-Thursday,; 5:30; p.m.-11; p.m.
Friday-Saturday,: 5:30; p.m.-11; p.m.

Website:

legalseafoods.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jessica Polizzotti
Boston Local Expert

Best Nightlife, Bars: "This rooftop spot has a retractable roof making it ideal any time of year."

Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: You'll find lots of locals sipping drinks on the third floor of Legal Harborside. Enjoying the views as much as the menu.
Best for Bars Because: Legal Harbourside's floor 3, is a happening spot year-round, but even more so on warm nights when the roof is open to the elements.

All Day Menu
- Bruschetta
  
  Chipotle Grilled Corn**
  
  queso fresco, cilantro ($4.95)
  
  Tuna Crudo* **
  
  sweet peppers, green onion, spicy mayo ($5.95)
  
  Crab & Smoked Paprika Shrimp**
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Herb Mushroom**
  
  shallot confit, fontina ($6.95)
  
  BBQ Pulled Pork
  
  coleslaw, pickled red onion, cornbread crumble ($6.95)
- On the Half Shell
  Raw Oysters* **
  
  Pure, natural and shucked to order! Eating our oysters is like kissing the sea. We buy only the freshest oysters and then we test them for purity at our laboratory in our Quality Control Center
  
  Raw Clams* **
  
  Littlenecks, Cherrystones
  
  Shellfish Platter* **
  freshly shucked oysters, littlenecks, snow crab, saucy shrimp cocktail
  
  Small: $34.95
  
  Large: $59.95
  Rhode Island Stuffie
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Steamers**
  
  with drawn butter ($18.95)
  
  Sautéed Mussels**
  
  smoked tomato sauce, chorizo, fennel ($14.95)
- Soups & Salads
  New England Clam Chowder
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Lobster Bisque
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Seasonal Salad**
  may contain nuts
  
  $8.95
  
  With Grilled Shrimp**: $10.00
  
  With Grilled Chicken**: $7.00
  
  With Crabmeat**: $14.00
  Caesar Salad**
  romaine hearts, croutons, shaved pecorino, creamy dressing
  
  $9.50
  
  With Grilled Shrimp**: $10.00
  
  With Grilled Chicken**: $7.00
  
  With Crabmeat**: $14.00
  Grilled Romaine & Mozzarella Salad
  roasted tomatoes, pesto
  
  $9.95
  
  With Grilled Shrimp**: $10.00
  
  With Grilled Chicken**: $7.00
  
  With Crabmeat**: $14.00
  Harborside House Salad**
  mixed greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, croutons, olives, pecorino, balsamic vinaigrette
  
  $8.95
  
  With Grilled Shrimp**: $10.00
  
  With Grilled Chicken**: $7.00
  
  With Crabmeat**: $14.00
  Crabmeat Salad**
  
  avocado, tomato, cucumber, egg, salad greens, lemon vinaigrette ($22.95)
  
  Grilled Swordfish Salad
  
  kale, orange, quinoa, olives ($18.95)
- Appetizers
  
  Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail**
  
  the traditional ($16.50)
  
  Saucy Shrimp Cocktail**
  
  dressed in a spicy cocktail sauce ($10.95)
  
  New England Fried Clams**
  
  whole-bellied, sweet & petite
  
  Crispy Calamari**
  
  fried cherry peppers ($15.50)
  
  Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
  
  mushroom ragout, soft polenta, smoked maple ($17.95)
  
  Legal's Signature Crab Cake
  
  jumbo lump crab, remoulade sauce, seasonal salad (may contain nuts) ($17.95)
  
  Tempura Green Beans**
  
  spicy mayo, lemon mustard ($8.95)
  
  Baked Stuffed Artichokes
  
  shrimp and scallop stuffing ($12.95)
  
  Buffalo Shrimp**
  
  avocado, blue cheese, celery hearts ($12.95)
  
  White Clam Pizza
  
  pancetta and arugula ($12.95)
  
  Crab & Pepperoni Pizza
  
  mozzarella, peppadew peppers ($16.95)
  
  Lobster Pizza*
  
  mushrooms, farm-fresh heirloom egg
  
  Shrimp & Charred Poblano Pizza
  
  corn, queso fresco ($14.95)
- Ode To Inman Square
  
  Fish & Chips**
  
  fries and coleslaw ($17.95)
  
  Anna's Baked Boston Cod**
  
  seasoned crumbs and tomato ($19.95)
  
  New England Fried Clams**
  
  fries and coleslaw
  
  Lobster Roll**
  
  fries and coleslaw
  
  Crabmeat Roll**
  
  fries and coleslaw ($22.95)
  
  Crispy Fried Shrimp**
  
  fries and coleslaw ($21.95)
  
  Portuguese Seafood Stew**
  
  clams, fish, shrimp, mussels & chorizo ($17.95)
  
  Fish in a Bag**
  
  steamed haddock, mushrooms, roasted tomato, cheese ($20.95)
  
  Poor Man's Surf & Turf
  
  stuffie & grilled 1/4 lb. hot dog ($12.95)
  
  New England Seafood Pie
  
  lobster, scallops, shrimp, lobster sherry cream sauce
  
  Legal Lobsters**
  
  From crisp, cold north atlantic waters steamed. Available in: 1.25-1.50 lb.; 1.50-1.75 lb.; 2.00-2.50 lb.
  
  Lobster Bake**
  
  chowder, steamers, mussels, chouriço, corn and 1-1.25 lb. lobster
- Char Grilled
  
  Rainbow Trout**
  
  ($21.95)
  
  Yellowfin Tuna* **
  
  Salmon* **
  
  ($21.95)
  
  Swordfish**
  
  Arctic Char**
  
  ($26.95)
  
  Patagonian Toothfish**
  
  aka Chilean Sea Bass ($34.95)
  
  North Atlantic Sea Scallops**
  
  dry-packed
  
  14 oz. Rib Eye Steak* **
  
  ($31.95)
- Sides
  
  Jasmine Rice**
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Mashed Potatoes**
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Zucchini & Summer Squash
  
  ($5.50)
  
  French Fries**
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Coleslaw**
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Soft Polenta**
  
  cheddar, fontina ($5.50)
  
  Green & Wax Bean Salad**
  
  cherry tomato, lemon vinaigrette ($5.50)
  
  Sweet & Sour Japanese Eggplant**
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Quinoa Vegetable Salad
  
  calabrian lime dressing, pine nuts ($5.50)
- Pasta
  
  Linguine & Clams
  
  pancetta, crushed red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese ($19.95)
  
  Sausage & Shrimp Orecchiette
  
  roasted cauliflower, broccoli rabe, parmesan cheese ($18.95)
  
  Rock Shrimp Scampi
  
  linguine, asparagus, tomato, parmesan cheese ($19.95)
  
  Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
  
  truffled cheese sauce, green peas, parmesan cheese
- Sandwiches
  
  Tuna Burger
  
  ($16.95)
  
  Salmon Burger
  
  fresh ground salmon, roasted red pepper sauce ($14.95)
  
  Burger* **
  
  ($14.95)
  
  Grilled Swordfish Gyro**
  
  tzatziki, tomato cucumber salad ($18.95)
  
  Shrimp BLT
  
  chorizo aioli, bacon, arugula, tomato, griddled flatbread ($15.95)
- Tacos
  
  BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
  
  avocado, coleslaw ($14.95)
  
  Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos**
  
  salsa verde, queso fresco, roasted corn salsa ($16.95)
  
  Tuna Crudo Tacos* **
  
  crudito, avocado ($16.95)
Sushi Menu
- Sides / Starters
  
  Edamame
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Hiyashi Wakame
  
  seaweed salad ($4.95)
  
  Spicy Jonah Crab Avocado Salad*
  
  cucumber, tobiko ($22.95)
- Specialty Maki
  
  Spider Roll*
  
  soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, teriyaki ($14.95)
  
  Rainbow Roll*
  
  california roll topped with tuna, salmon ($16.50)
  
  Green Dragon Roll*
  
  spicy salmon roll topped with avocado, teriyaki ($13.50)
  
  Red Dragon Roll*
  
  spicy tuna roll topped with tuna, spicy mayo, tempura flakes ($14.50)
  
  Orange Dragon Roll*
  
  spicy salmon roll topped with salmon ($13.50)
  
  Caterpillar Roll
  
  eel roll topped with avocado, teriyaki ($14.95)
  
  Shrimp Tempura Roll*
  
  avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, teriyaki ($12.50)
  
  Hawaiian Roll*
  
  spicy tuna roll topped with salmon and avocado ($14.50)
  
  Harborside Tempura Lobster Roll*
  
  avocado, lobster, tobiko, spicy mayo, teriyaki
  
  Special Sushi Roll of the Day*
- Nigiri
  
  Maguro*
  
  tuna ($8.95)
  
  Sake*
  
  salmon ($7.95)
  
  Unagi
  
  grilled eel ($7.95)
- Sashimi
  
  Maguro*
  
  tuna ($10.95)
  
  Sake*
  
  salmon ($10.50)
Dessert Menu
- Desserts
  
  Warm Seasonal Fruit Crisp
  
  vanilla ice cream ($7.95)
  
  Chocolate Crème Brûlée**
  
  strawberry almond macaron ($7.95)
  
  Boston Cream Pie
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Key Lime Cheesecake
  
  blueberry compote ($8.95)
  
  Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Soft Serve Boardwalk Custard**
  
  additional flavor available ($4.95)
  
  Bon Bons**
  
  4 bite size scoops of ice cream dipped in chocolate ($6.50)
  
  Coffee
  
  cafe britt costa rica; small-batch, hand-roasted coffee ($3.75)
- Wine & Port
  Michele Chiarlo "Nivole" Moscato d'Asti
  6 oz: $10.50
  
  Half Bottle: $20.00
  Jorge Ordonez, Malaga #2 "Victoria"
  3 oz: $8.50
  
  Half Bottle: $33.00
  Lustau "Capataz Andrés" DeLuxe Cream Sherry
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2009
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Quinta do Noval 10 Year Old Tawny Port
  
  ($10.95)
Floor 1 - Kids Menu
- Main Courses
  
  Crispy Lettuce and Tomato Salad
  
  with balsamic vinaigrette dressing ($2.95)
  
  Wood Grilled Salmon
  
  ($10.95)
  
  Wood Grilled Shrimp
  
  ($10.95)
  
  Fried Fish & Chips
  
  ($10.95)
  
  Orecchiette
  
  served plain or with red sauce ($6.50)
  
  Chicken Fingers
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Cheese Pizza
  
  ($7.95)
  
  All American Hamburger
  
  ($8.50)
  
  All American Cheeseburger
  
  ($8.95)
- Dessert & Drinks
  
  Ice Cream
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Hot Fudge Sundae
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Milk
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Soft Drink
  
  ($3.25)
  
  Juice
  
  ($1.95)

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