Legal Sea Foods - Burlington Mall Restaurant - Burlington, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Burlington Mall

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Address:
75 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington, MA 01803

Neighborhood:
Burlington, MA

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $31 to $50

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Legal Sea Foods - Burlington Mall Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.legalseafoods.com/Restaurants/Burlington-Burlington-Mall
Phone: (781) 270-9700
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm

Friday & Saturday: 11am - 11pm

Sunday: 11:30am - 9pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Legal Sea Foods at Burlington Mall is an ideal location to hold a party or event. Near main highways including Routes 128, 95, 93, and 3, the incredibly easy-on/easy-off access adds to the appeal. Legal is on the first level of the mall with plenty of free parking for your guests. A comfortable new glass-enclosed private dining room accommodates 28 diners, and main dining room sections can be dedicated to private use as well. Take advantage of full-service event and party planning expertise through our dedicated Event Coordinator. Choose from pre-set menus, customized plans, Braille and Foreign Language menus, everything geared to your individual needs. For further information, please call the restaurant.
Special Events & Promotions: Celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event at Legal Sea Foods. We customize every menu and finishing detail. Here at Burlington, our private dining room can accommodate 28 guests.

Getting there

Cross Street: Burlington Mall Road
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Land a parking spot in the lot right in front of our door.

A word from Legal Sea Foods - Burlington Mall

The signature dish at Legal Sea Foods – really fresh fish.

All roads lead to Legal Sea Foods. In this case, we are located near four main highways (Routes 128, 95, 93 and 3) on the first level of the Burlington Mall. Make the most of our convenient restaurant location - come for the… seafood and stay to shop. Our entrance-way is marked by a water wall.

With over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish available throughout the year as well as an award-winning wine list, there’s no doubt why legions of fans have fallen hook, line and sinker.

We’ve received a boatload of accolades including “#1 Best Seafood Restaurant” (USA Today, 2013), “Most Popular Boston Restaurant” (Zagat, 2012/2013), “Best Seafood Restaurant” (Improper Bostonian, 2010), “Best Chowder” (Boston Magazine, 2010) and the honor of serving our legendary New England Clam Chowder at every presidential inauguration since 1981. Continued

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Diner Reviews

"Had another great dinner at Legal. Fish chowder, scrod, rainbow trout, shrimp and garlic, good wine list. Food at Legal is always incredibly good and consistent. Love that now we can make a reservation (not like it used to be)."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Tired feet, dragging packages, a comfy restaurant with good food and a glass of wine to end the night. What could be better?"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Legal is a pretty known quantity and definitely not a bad choice. Been to a few. We went as a party of four and were very surprised by the lack of skill from the wait staff. They didn't bring children's menus the first two times requested, didn't remember which drinks were which when the brought them and said "maybe you can just have a look at them and figure out who gets what." Just JV service is all and it's probably just bad luck of the draw. That's okay but it means I'd probably not ever do a special occasion or date night kind of thing there. Okay for friends, families though."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Great place to take Japanese visitors. They even have Japanese menus. Seafood is great."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"I had the medium size, I think almost 2 pounds. Very filling and very delicious. I do that one again."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We've been to this Legal a number of times and it's always good, but this time was not as enjoyable as we had remembered. There was a table of 7 behind us that was celebrating a birthday and was in serious need of a sedative, as it was impossible to hear a word over their screaming and yelling. The food, however, was OK - we were underwhelmed by their grilled shrimp as they were smaller and less fresh-looking than we would have expected, but it was still an enjoyable evening and we'll likely give them one more shot at this location."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"As ususal, Legal Seafood was very good. Out meal was cooked as requested and the service was perfect. Thanks for another great night!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We dine here every so often and it's always very consistent. That consistency was displayed Sunday night. My husband & I shared a plate of calamari for appetizer. Piping hot, crunchy on the outside, and juicy & tender inside. We both ordered our usuals for entrees. His is Arctic Char and mine is Rainbow Trout. Both were grilled to perfection, mouth watering good, and plenty on our plates. We shared a bottle of red wine from NY state - surprisingly very good buy. Perfect with fish! Last, but certainly not least, our waitress, Diana, was simply perfect. Despite her being so busy, she still managed to make sure our wine glasses were never low and her genuine friendliness was very welcoming. Thanks again for another great dining experience!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"I thought a Valentine's Day dinner at Legals would be great, romantic. Not so when extra tables are squeezed into the dining room and young children get rambunctious. The food, as always, was delicious, but when you pay the prices you do at Legals I have certain expectations about the environment. This was certainly not the atmosphere I had envisioned. But, the food was good."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I love the new Legal menu! The previous menu didn't have a lot of seafood in it which was a little weird, but this one is chocked full of it! And our waiter was FABULOUS!!!"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"The food and service is always very good. Even when it's busy."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We met family there for Valentines Day. Reservation made ahead was spot on. Service was very good. Food was very good. Guys loved the oysters."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Seating and overall restaurant atmosphere is good. Service was extremely lacking to the point of avoidance. Server was not helpful or pleasant in discussing food preparation or side choices. Another food staffer delivered the dinners ( which were poorly prepared) and our waitress never came back to check on our dinners. Overpriced, improperly prepared dinners are not what Legal Seafood used to be. In the last year have eaten at a few locations and the wait staff do not make this an enjoyable experience. Suggest going to another seafood restaurant."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We ended up ordering a surf and turf to share. It was plenty for us. Their special cocktail, Love Potion #9 was fantastic. Great Valentine's Day experience. Superb Seafood and filets."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Knowing that it was Valentine's Day, I made a reservation for 6:45 PM. When we arrived, the place was very busy, lots of folks standing around the host/hostess station trying to seat people. We were given a beeper and told that it would only be a couple of minutes before we would be seated. We waited for a half hour before my husband spoke to someone at the desk. When we were finally seated, we noted that the couple to our right and left were talking about the same issue. Interesting. We have had issues here before with seating. I don't always find the people there to be very friendly, but the food is good and we had a gift card so we went back. There are many good restaurants in this area-Legal Sea Food shouldn't rest on its history."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"It was not our first time there, we dine there frequently. The food is excellent, especially the seafood. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Host service was very responsive. Seamless integration with Open Table App, waited 3 mins before being seated. Atmospherics very postive for an upscale dining experience. Great menu selection and wine list. Food was prepared very well. However server appeared to be trained for a casual fare experience. Most staff trained to the upscale experience but not all upon observation. Was quite happy with the food and paying $100 for 2 on Valentines's Day but this restaurante needs to QA the service staff to ensure an all around $40 plate experience is maintained."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Let's face it: for some of us married guys Valentine's day can be a stressful evening. It's hard to find a quiet spot for dinner with our wives. Legal might not be the most sophisticated and romantic restaurant for a date, but you can really count on these guys when you need them. They handle the crowd in such a busy day without a sweat. Their execution is flawless, the food is great, nicely presented and with attention to details. I had a starter of fried smelts which was even better than the ones I used to order in Naples. The Cioppino is what we Italians call "brodetto" on the Adriatic coast and it was perfect. I loved how the waiter anticipated my wish as he asked me if I wanted extra bread to mop the plate - which of course I did."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I had a reservation for four, but our babysitting cancelled and we decided to bring our toddler along since it was early enough. They were able to shuffle us around and find a suitable table for the 4 of us and a highchair for our little guy. We were very appreciative and they even got our orders out to us quickly which is helpful because a child will only sit for so long. The food was fantastic. The waitress was knowledgeable when someone in our party ordered something they were sold out of. She made a delicious comparable suggestion. We were all very happy with our meals and drinks."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We started with the Calamari. Much better this time than before. Richard did the Wood Grilled platter. Very good fish was done just right. I had the Seafood casserole. Nice & moist fish,shrimp,scallops & lobster in a creamy garlic butter sauce. Very good overall. Only issues are, it's starting to get pricey. The Calamari is $12.95. That's pretty steep for the portion size. Calamari is very inexpensive to catch. The entrees at $27.95 & $26.95 are about $5 more than at a couple of restaurants locally. Lobster at $31.95 a lb. is really steep. It's the fact it's at the Burlington Mall, that we eat there as much as we do."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"The cherrystones were so fresh and delicious. The salads were large and very fresh. The dressing was very flavorful. The garden salad was beautifully presented. The shrimp cocktail had very large shrimp and great cocktail sauce. The scallops were to die for as were the clams. The lobster scampi although perfectly cooked was short on sauce and the lobster was not sautéed in the butter in garlic so it was nice but not well flavored. The fettucine was very fresh and delicious but could have used more butter and garlic. The service was attentive in spite of it being a busy night. We had a great time and loved the food."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We got a nice quiet table like we requested. Steve, our waiter, was very good and always available. The food was excellent. I was so glad I made a reservation."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We stopped to have dinner after a 5:00 BMG show. It was the perfect location half way between downtown Boston and home in NH. Our reservation was for 8:30 but we arrived 35 minutes early and were seated 5 minutes after arrival. Service was fantastic. One of the group required a gluten free meal which was absolutely no problem. All meals and appetizers were fantastic. The fish was incredibly fresh. No room for desert. Please put some Legal Seafood restaurants in NH!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We visit Legal at the Mall 1-2 times/month and have had only a few minor issues, all of which have been corrected immediately. Waitstaff is efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. The baked schrod is always perfect, side dishes well prepared, and the bread always hot and fresh. With the exception of the bread crumbs sometimes being a little dry (easily fixed with some melted butter), the Baked Shrimp casserole is excellent. The tuna and swordfish are always well-prepared but they could use a lesson or two on what "blackened" really means. Appetizers are plentiful and tasty and their wine/beer lists are extensive and varied. Pricing is a little on the high side but reasonable for the location and quality."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"We always enjoy the seafood at Legal. It's very fresh and the flavors they are prepared with are delicious. Their deserts are good, I would love to see more flounder and halibut on the menu."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"No atmosphere like other LSF, huge pace, terrible bar service, food ok, but we 4 adults were do turned off by crowds and babies and zoo like atmosphere we won't go to this one again. Menu incredibly expensive!!!!!"
Dined on 2/6/2014
"The oyster was below average, but fresh. The worst one is the tuna sashimi. It was so salty and discolored. The proper name of the appetizer probably should be salted aged tuna or remove the name sashimi. The cooked dishes are OK."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"I had a clam plate and it was obvious it had been under the lights for a bit as it was not hot. I had also said no tartar sauce and yet it came. The other diner in my party had the dinner delivered as ordered and hot. I have noticed that over the last 6 months the food quality and service at the Burlington location have deteriorated."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"The ambience was as good as it gets in a mall. Food as usual is great and prices in keeping with the Burlington Mall and Legal Seafood. It's not a quiet night out but it is a delicious night out."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"In the past, I could always count on Legal being the place to go when I wanted good seafood. We decided to go to Legal at Burlington Mall for dinner on Thursday night. We were so disappointed from beginning to end. We each ordered a bowl of fish chowder to start with which is comfort food for us but it arrived luke warm. We sent it back to only find that they microwaved the new bowls of chowder. You could tell because of the harden rim of chowder on the bowl. My mom's mahi mahi was dry, my wood grill assortment was lacking in any flavor and even my brother's fisherman platter was warm at best. Really disappointing dinner and not to par of what I use to know Legal for."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"On the night we were at the Burlington Legal Seafoods the fish was cooked perfectly. Everyone loved their meals. I would recommend the swordfish or salmon. The chowder was delicious and served hot. The food here was much better than I had at the North Shore Mall Legal about a month ago. As there is always a wait I recommend making reservations. A great place to relax and have lunch or dinner after shopping at the mall."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Group of six, with seperate checks- staff did not miss a beat; excellent service, excellent food."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Two items that keep me coming back over and over are the seared ahi sashimi (fresh, buttery, and delicious) and the crabcakes (I can't even tell if there are breadcrumbs because all I can see is lump crab meat. Not overcooked or greasy, and perfectly seasoned every time). While this Legal Seafoods location doesn't have quite the upscale ambience of some other locations (it's in a mall, after all), the food quality is consistent and fantastic."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"This is part of the LSF chain. Always good food and nice dining experience."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"Very busy but our waiter was very responsive and made the night very nice. Food was good as always."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Never have had a bad meal at any of Legals locations."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Went to Legal in Burlington when I was in Boston recently and this place is always great. All of the food was delicious and the server was very friendly and did a nice job. I love Legal!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"We always know we are going to get great fresh fish cooked to perfection. The almond crusted salmon is one of my favorites. The staff is always helpful and very knowledgable not only about the food menu but the wine as well."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"As always great food at Legals and best of all..great service. Our waiter Michael provided oustanding service!!!!!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"You can't go wrong with Legal Seafood for quality, freshness and variety of seafood. This is by far our favorite restaurant and we come here often and are never disappointed. I just have one minor complaint, and that is their selection of sides. It's great that you get two sides with your meal, but they are almost all starches! Three potatoes, two rices, polenta, onion rings, cole slaw, seaweed salad (yuck!) and brocolli with cheese sauce. They really could use one more green veggie, or even carrots or squash... something! Maybe they could mix it up. I have to say though, their house salad is excellent! Love the dressing, love the sunflower seeds. My other pet peeve, inappropriate sized leftover containers!"
Dined on 1/25/2014

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