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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

Item: Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill
Author: Jessica Polizzotti

Cuisine: Seafood

Price: $$$

10Best Says

The Boston classic seafood spot has a home in Chestnut Hill that draws crowds on a regular basis to enjoy their stellar seafood. The fresh fish is served both simply prepared as well as gussied up, whatever is to your liking. You'll enjoy the seafood casserole, fried clams, the crab cake, chowder, and any of the wood grilled specialties topped with sauces like the red onion jam shandong sauce lemon chive butter. Along with great fish, Legal Sea Foods Chestnut Hill serves well-known Legals side dishes like their jalapeño cheddar polenta, and seaweed salad, and a small, but tasty list of non-seafood options. Their selection of wines is top notch and the cocktails are made strong and cold.

Address:

43 Boylston St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
6172777300

Hours:

Monday: -; Thursday:; 11am; -; 10pm Friday; &
Saturday:: 11am; -; 11pm Sunday:; 12n; -; 10pm

Website:

legalseafoods.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jessica Polizzotti
Boston Local Expert

Restaurants near Alumni Stadium: "The chowder is a must at Legal Sea Foods."

Best for Restaurants near Alumni Stadium Because: Legal Sea Foods Chestnut Hill is good for a family meal near Alumni Stadium.

Main Menu
- Chowders & Appetizers
  Chowder
  new england clam, lite clam, fish
  
  Cup: $4.95
  
  Bowl: $6.95
  Lobster Bisque
  authentic creamy bisque garnished with lobster
  
  Cup: $6.95
  
  Bowl: $9.95
  Steamers
  
  with drawn butter ($13.95)
  
  Mussels
  
  1 1/2 pounds sauteed with garlic, white wine and crushed red pepper ($10.95)
  
  Legal Experience
  
  sample our blackened raw tuna sashimi, steamed wontons, shrimp cocktail and crab cakes ($26.95)
  
  Legals Signature Crab Cake
  
  jumbo lump crab, mustard sauce, seasonal salad ($14.95)
  
  Oysters Legal
  
  baked with spinach, cheese and crumbs ($14.95)
  
  Hot Lump Crab Dip With Seafood Chips
  
  lump crab, horseradish, cheddar and cream cheese ($11.95)
  
  Coconut Shrimp
  
  curry battered, rolled in coconut chips and fried, with orange ginger marmalade ($11.95)
  
  Crispy Montauk Calamari
  
  regular, spicy, rhode island style (hot peppers and garlic) or thai style (pineapple and peanuts) ($11.95)
  
  New England Fried Clams
  
  whole-bellied, sweet & petite, atop homemade cornbread ($14.95)
  
  Shrimp Wontons
  
  steamed or fried with seaweed salad ($9.95)
  
  Popcorn Shrimp
  
  ($9.95)
- Salads
  House Salad
  creamy romano peppercorn dressing, cherry tomato, shaved carrot and sunflower seeds
  
  Half: $5.95
  
  Full: $7.95
  Wedge Salad
  
  iceberg wedge, blue cheese, bacon, tomatoes and blue cheese vinaigrette ($9.95)
  
  Classic Caesar Salad
  romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing. lobster salad (market price)
  
  Half: $5.95
  
  Full: $7.95
  
  Grilled Chicken: $12.95
  
  Maine Crabmeat: $16.50
  
  Grilled Shrimp: $14.95
  
  Grilled Salmon: $16.95
  Chopped Greek Salad
  diced olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, chick peas and feta, topped with
  
  Half: $6.95
  
  Full: $8.95
  
  Grilled Chicken: $13.50
  
  Grilled Shrimp: $15.95
  
  Grilled Shrimp & Calamari: $15.95
  Tortilla, Apple And Goat Cheese
  avocado, roasted red peppers and chipotle orange dressing, topped with
  
  Half: $6.95
  
  Full: $8.95
  
  Grilled Shrimp: $15.95
  
  Grilled Scallops: $16.95
  Cobb Salad
  
  chicken, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, egg, romaine and blue cheese vinaigrette ($13.95)
- Lunch Entrees
  
  Annas Baked Boston Scrod
  
  topped with crumbs and tomatoes, rice pilaf (cod or haddock depending on landings) ($15.95)
  
  Grilled Mediterranean Salmon
  
  hummus, cucumber yogurt sauce, orzo, pita chips ($16.95)
  
  Louisiana Gumbo
  
  shrimp, spicy andouille sausage and crispy fried okra with jasmine rice ($12.95)
  
  Grilled Shrimp
  
  brushed with herb vinaigrette, choice of one side ($15.95)
- Sandwiches & Rolls
  Legals Signature Crab Cake
  
  jumbo lump crab on a bun with mustard sauce ($16.50)
  
  Seafood Trio Roll
  
  freshly shucked lobster, maine crabmeat, shrimp cocktail, celery and mayonnaise on a toasted roll ($19.50)
  
  Tuna Burger
  
  freshly ground tuna, chili paste, crumbs and spices ($13.95)
  
  Crabmeat Roll
  
  delicate maine crabmeat on a warm buttery bun ($15.95)
  
  Lobster Roll
  freshly shucked native lobster, celery mayo, brioche bun
  
  Traditional Size: $19.95
  
  Legal Size: $24.95
  Fried Clam Roll
  
  whole-bellied new england clams ($17.50)
  
  Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  
  applewood smoked bacon, jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo ($11.95)
  
  Niman Ranch Burger
  hand packed all natural beef finest tasting meat in the world, period! (can be undercooked upon request)
  
  $11.50
  
  Add Cheese For: $1.00
  Tuna Salad Melt
  
  pita wrap with pecorino romano and provolone cheese ($9.95)
  
  Crispy Fish Sandwich
  
  tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato ($10.95)
- Surf & Turf
  Surf & Turf
  8 oz. filet, bearnaise butter and choice of two sides. steamed 1 - 1.25 lb. lobster (market price)
  
  Three Double Stuffed Baked Shrimp: $39.95
  
  Grilled Shrimp And Scallops: $39.95
  Filet Mignon
  
  8 oz. bearnaise butter and choice of two side ($31.95)
  
  Marinated Grilled Chicken
  
  honey roasted carrots, mashed potatoes, lemon chive butter sauce ($20.95)
- Legal Classics
  Legals Signature Crab Cakes
  
  jumbo lump crab, mustard sauce, seasonal salad choose - combo: one crab cake, grilled shrimp and scallops; dinner: two crab cakes ($28.95)
  
  Wood Grilled Mahi Mahi
  
  black beans and rice, yellow pepper pesto ($23.95)
  
  Double Stuffed Baked Shrimp
  
  jumbo shrimp, buttery crabmeat stuffing, choice of one side ($25.95)
  
  Fried Fishermans Platter
  
  shrimp, scallops, calamari, clams & scrod, french fries, cole slaw ($26.95)
  
  Nutty Atlantic Salmon
  
  almond encrusted, sauteed in a lemon caper butter sauce, mushroom ravioli and spinach ($25.50)
  
  New England Fried Clams
  
  whole-bellied, sweet & petite, french fries, cole slaw ($23.95)
  
  Shrimp And Garlic
  
  sauteed with tomato, scallions and mushrooms, tossed with fresh pasta ($21.50)
  
  Fish & Chips
  
  dayboat cod or haddock, regular or spicy with cole slaw ($16.95)
  
  Annas Baked Boston Scrod
  
  topped with crumbs and tomatoes, rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables (cod or haddock depending on landings) ($20.95)
  
  Wood Grilled Assortment
  
  variety is the spice of life...try our chefs selection of three fish (can be cooked medium rare) shrimp and scallops, choice of two sides ($26.95)
  
  Jasmine Special
  
  steamed shrimp and broccoli over jasmine rice with melted monterey jack cheese (also available with brown rice) ($21.50)
  
  Cioppino
  
  lobster, scallops, shrimp, calamari, littlenecks, mussels and scrod in a light tomato broth ($27.95)
  
  Vegetarian Box
  (vegan friendly, contains nuts/peanuts) asian flavored stir-fried vegetables, thai red coconut curry sauce, cashews, tofu and brown rice
  
  $19.95
  
  With Shrimp: $24.95
  
  Scallops: $25.95
- Seafood Bar
  Raw Oysters
  cape cod: welfleet (welfleet harbor), merry oyster (duxbury), big rock oyster (east dennis); cotuit (cotuit bay), wianno (cape cod bay, nantucket sound, barnstable); new york: naked cowboy (port jefferson harbor, long island sound)
  
  Each: $2.50
  
  Half Dozen: $13.95
  
  Dozen: $26.95
  Raw Clams
  littlenecks, cherrystones
  
  Six: $7.95
  
  Twelve: $13.95
  Treasures Of The Reef
  an assortment of freshly shucked and chilled raw shellfish
  
  Small (serves 2-4): $31.95
  
  Large (serves 4-8): $57.95
  Blackened Raw Tuna sashimi
  
  pan seared and sliced with sesame chili vinaigrette, seaweed salad and wasabi ($14.50)
  
  Smoked Salmon
  
  served chilled with homemade toasted brioche ($13.50)
  
  Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
  
  ($14.50)
- Sides
  
  French Fries
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Onion Strings
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Brown Rice
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Baked Potato
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Broccoli & Cheese
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Cole Slaw
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Seaweed Salad
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Rice Pilaf
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Jasmine Rice
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Jalapeno Cheddar Polenta
  
  ($3.95)
- Signature Desserts
  
  Boston Cream Pie
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake
  
  vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and a coconut cookie. ($6.95)
  
  Key Lime Pie
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Belgian Chocolate Mousse Parfait
  
  smooth and creamy with no sugar added. ($6.95)
  
  Cheesecake
  
  brown sugar caramel sauce. ($6.95)
  
  Bananas Foster
  
  sauteed bananas, hot rum caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream ($6.95)
  
  Ice Cream & Sorbet
  
  enjoy a single flavor or up to three flavors - vanilla, coffee, chocolate or sorbet ($4.95)
  
  Three Bon Bons
  
  bite size scoops of ice cream dipped in chocolate ($3.50)

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