Legal C Bar - Lynnfield

Name: Legal C Bar - Lynnfield
Address: 220 Market Street, Lynnfield, MA, United States, 01940
Telephone: (781) 406-2500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2253 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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From Legal Sea Foods, Legal C Bar emerges, a focused yet full-flavored social urban venue, casual in style. Classic ‘C’ fare like clams, cod, crab and calamari as well as custom cocktails provides a contemporary, comfortable experience.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(781) 406-2500

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Sushi
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 406-2500
Website
http://www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants/lynnfield-legal-c-bar-marketstreet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
220 Market Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Neighborhood
Lynnfield
Parking details
Land a parking spot in the lot right in front of our door.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Oysters of the Day* **$3.50
Cape Cod Littleneck Clams* **$2.50
Colossal Naked Shrimp Cocktail**$20.00
Blackened Raw Tuna Tataki* **$18.00
sesame chili vinaigrette, seaweed salad, wasabi cream
Tuna Poke* **$18.00
avocado crema, ponzu, taro chips
Chilled Seafood Platter* **$85.00
serves 4: oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, lobster tail, tuna poke

Starters

New England Clam Chowder
- Cup$8.50
- Bowl$10.50
Lobster Bisque
cream sherry
- Cup$10.50
- Bowl$12.50
Crispy Calamari**$17.00
With tartar sauce. Rhode Island (hot peppers & garlic) or Thai (pineapple & cashews)
- Rhode Island or Thai$18.00
Fish Tacos$15.00
fried or blackened whitefish, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
Legal's Signature Crab Cake$23.00
lump crab, mustard sauce, mixed greens, apples, walnuts, cider Dijon dressing
Crab Cake Sliders**$21.00
roasted red pepper sauce
Crab & Spinach Dip$18.00
Vermont cheddar, grilled bread
Oysters Rockefeller$18.00
baked with spinach and Pernod
Clams & Andouille**$18.00
littlenecks, ancho chile butter, white wine, grilled crusty bread
Organic PEI Mussels**$17.50
garlic-butter broth, white wine, grilled crusty bread
St. Louis Ribs**$17.00
coffee BBQ sauce
Bang Bang Cauliflower$14.00
tempura fried, kung pao sauce (contains peanut oil)

Crispy Fried

Served with french fries and coleslaw

Jumbo Naked Shrimp**$27.00
North Atlantic Sea Scallops**$37.00
New England Clams**
whole-bellied, sweet & petite
- Market
Fisherman's Platter**$42.00
jumbo naked shrimp, sea scallops, local whitefish & calamari
Fish & Chips**$28.00
locally-sourced by our good friend Tory Bramante

LTK

Our Chefs have been hard at work creating new fully composed dishes with some of our most popular seafood and new sides. Please share your feedback with your server or in our online survey at bit.ly/LTK-survey

Nut Crusted Salmon*, Organic Sea Harvest, Isle of Skye$33.00
pistachio walnut crust, farro salad, charred kale
Mexican Street Cod**$30.00
roast corn off the cob, cotija cheese, cilantro, blue corn tortilla
Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna*$39.00
Szechuan green beans, cashews, ponzu
Swordfish Agrodolce**$38.00
eggplant and tomato agrodolce, polenta fries, balsamic glaze
LSF Gumbo
andouille sausage, jasmine rice
- Shrimp$29.00
- Chicken$26.50

Legal Classics

New England Baked Haddock - Anna's Way**$28.00
buttered crumbs, roasted tomato, herbed rice pilaf, broccoli
Scampi
linguini, tomato, sofrito, lemon cream
- Shrimp$29.00
- Chicken$26.50
Legal's Signature Crab Cake Combo$43.00
lump crab cake, grilled shrimp, seared scallops, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf, mixed greens, apples, walnuts, cider Dijon dressing
Cioppino**$44.00
clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, lobster tail, tomato broth
Lobster Ravioli$46.00
lobster bisque, lobster tail, grilled crusty bread
Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese
one whole Gulf of Maine lobster, Vermont cheddar, buttered crumbs
- Market
Stuffed Lobster Tails$45.00
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
Gulf of Maine Lobster**
steamed or baked with shrimp & scallop stuffing, choice of two sides
- Market

From the Grill

Simply Grilled Fish Organic Salmon* **$33.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Fish Tuna Steak* **$39.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Fish Swordfish Steak**$38.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Fish Cod**$30.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Fish Sea Scallops**$37.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Fish Colossal Shrimp**$34.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Fish Rainbow Trout**$27.00
includes choice of two sides
Double R Ranch Filet Mignon* **$46.00
brushed with ancho chile butter, roasted sweet potato mash, broccoli
Surf & Turf*
above filet mignon paired with your choice of the following:
- Grilled Colossal Shrimp**$59.00
- Sea Scallops**$62.00
- Grilled Lobster Tail**$62.00
- Crab Cake$66.00

Simply Grilled Fish - Enhancement

add any enhancement:

Cajun Spice
Garlic Butter
Ancho Chile Butter

Sandwiches & Salads

Double R Ranch USDA Prime Bacon Cheddar Burger* **$19.00
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, french fries & coleslaw
New England Crab Roll**$34.00
delicate New England crabmeat with mayo, french fries & coleslaw
Half Pound Maine Lobster Roll**$43.00
warm butter-poached or traditional with lemon mayo, french fries & coleslaw
Greek Salad**$11.00
tomato, cucumber, feta, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
House Salad**$11.00
local organic leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, sunflower seeds, tomato balsamic or buttermilk blue cheese dressing
Classic Caesar Salad**$11.00
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing
Legal Wedge**$12.00
salmon bacon, iceberg, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese dressing
Southwestern Salad**$12.00
black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, red onions, cotija cheese, BBQ ranch dressing

Top Salads With**

Grilled or Cajun Chicken$7.00
Grilled Steak Tips*$14.00
Grilled or Cajun Colossal Shrimp$13.00
Grilled or Cajun Salmon*$15.00
Grilled or Cajun Tuna*$15.00
Lobster Salad or Crabmeat Salad
- Market

Sides

Coleslaw**$4.00
Herbed Rice Pilaf$7.00
Jasmine Rice**$7.00
Szechuan Green Beans$7.00
red peppers, roasted cashews
Steamed Broccoli**$7.00
Roasted Sweet Potato Mash**$7.00
French Fries**$7.00
Broccoli au Gratin$9.00
Farro Salad$7.00
pistachio, sage, maple vinaigrette
Street Corn**$7.00
off the cob, cotija cheese, crema, cilantro

What 2,253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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shdc
New England
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went with friends for mid-week dinner. Server was excellent; pleasant, attentive, patient. Food was good and noise level moderate, had a nice dinner and conversation
JT
JoeT
New England
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was outstanding
J
Jfranklin
New York Area
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Very expensive for what you get compared to other seafood restaurants on the Northshore
C
Cheers
New England
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was a siblings’ lunch and dining at Legal Seafood at many locations has been a family tradition over the last few decades. This was our first visit to the Lynnfield location where food and service were the same high quality we have become used to. We had lots of catching up to do and our server timed ordering and check-ins perfectly.
BC
BobC
New England
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Got the grilled tuna for lunch and for $24 I got three bites. Service was fantastic which was a plus but not sure I am going back for lunch.
TT
TTTT
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Excellent staff. Great experience
EG
EGFood
New England
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service wore fantastic, noisy level, was a little much even in the corner of the restaurant specially, for my elder parents, but the main issue, was the very bright outdoor light shining directly into our faces, somewhat blinding us, since windows had no covers since the windows had no covers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Made reservations 4 days in advance and wasn’t told we be seated on the covered patio with skirts.
D
Dianna
New England
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great food and service. I have never had a bad meal there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service!!!! Delicious food. Don’t go there often. Pleasantly surprised.
Y
Yerrrr
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was great; personable and attentive Food was delicious !
PO
PatriciaO
New England
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food was ok. Salmon was great but the shrimp scampi was too flat not enough garlic and too few shrimp. The bang bang cauliflower had no bang
PO
PatriciaO
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Our server was great the food came out late so she comped us our appetizer. She was pleasant and social. The Salmon was delicious. The Shrimp scampi was just so so. I was hoping for more of a garlic flavor and it was skimpy on the shrimp
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect! Love the outside seating
SM
ScottM
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
Got crab cake and inside was not cooked enough, lobster was ok but for the price it was not worth it, also ordered crab cake meal with scallop and shrimp again crab cake was insufficient cooked , shrimp and scallop were good but not enough food, crab cakes weren’t even warm in the middle too complain was useless do to waitress being busy another waitress came to our table because she saw we needed help , our drinks were empty and no lemon with lobster, restaurant was busy but not extremely crowded empty tables around and people coming in were seated right away
S
Suds
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was outstanding. The food, service, location. Drinks! Key Lime Pie was great!
LM
LoveMaine21
New England
77 reviews
vip
4.0
77 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
not sure this was one of the best meals I have had at Legal Husband and I had lunch at Legal I had the sauteed scallops-they were not particularly good over cooked-perhaps the grill was not clean? They just were not juicy and didn't taste all that fresh. Not worth the high price the Legal at Chestnut Hill and Kendall and Copley are better, I would say.
FM
FoodyshopperinMA
New England
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I go to Legal C bar in Lynnfield a lot. It is always good. I would like to see more variety but the food is good
MR
MichaelR
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a late afternoon luncheon seated at the high tops. Our favorite spot Carol was our server and this is the second time she has been our waitress. Both times we have had outstanding service by her and want to acknowledge her commitment to helping her customers!
J
Julie
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Not worth the price to eat here. Food was so so. You would expect top notch seafood but my scallops were tasteless. The food took way too long to come out and obviously sat under the warmer for a long time . Plate was hot but food wasn’t. So disappointed.
LF
LFontheline
New England
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
We have been going to Legals on Christmas Eve since it opened in Lynnfield. I understand that it was Christmas Eve, things might not be perfect. First, we were sat at a table that was incomplete - no silverware or napkins - had to ask for them. Then we ordered appetizers - dozen oysters, the condiments had no silverware. Its hard to use the mignonette without a spoon, had to ask for those also. Food took forever to come out after we ordered. Filets were dry. We didn't get any steak knives even though we asked for them. One of us had pasta, and we asked for grated cheese, and we never got that either. Tristan, our server, was pleasant enough, but he took care of new tables, before trying to take care of the ones that needed things once we got our food. We had to proceed to eat, before our food got cold. We had ordered drinks prior to getting our dinner, and they weren't brought over until we were almost done with dinner. Definitely not up to Legal's standard for service. The chain has lost a lot since Berkowitz sold it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always
CK
CaraK
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Legals just isnt the same since new ownership. Sushi is colorless and dry. Flavors just arent there.
EP
EllynP
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our server was great, spot on with drink, appetizers and main meal suggestions. She checked in with us about every ten minutes, made sure everything was OK, kept our water filled, and let us enjoy visiting with friends and enjoying our meals. We're not given the attitude to "eat it fast and hit the road. We were not rushed, just the oposite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience4
Legal C bar has become extremely expensive and at level of fine dining and thats way too much. Food is excellent but the value is gone. Overpriced and $42 for basically fish and chips (fisherman’s platter) is outrageously expensive. A swordfish for $38 is 20-25% overpriced for a place like Legal C bar
C
Corvus
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic menu. Quality food. Highly recommend to all.
RF
RosemaryF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
5 star server. great food. no issues with reservation. wonderful 30th birthday celebration. nice job Lynnfield.
O
Optijock
New England
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
A very pleasant lunch on the “porch.” The heaters keep it warm and it is the quietest spot in the restaurant. Food, as usual, is terrific. My first choice for seafood.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious, fresh, and came out quick. Service was outstanding
PH
PhyllisH
Naples
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Loved the pistachio crusted salmon. Great place to eat.
PO
PattyO
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you haven't been to Legal C is awhile you should go back. We had stopped going after the restaurants had been sold as we felt the quality had really gone down. We tried it again and were happy we did.
DW
DanW
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never been disapponted! Our waitress, Amy, was great!
MG
MarkG
New England
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
Amy did a wonderful job as our server. It was a great experience for the whole family.
RP
RichardP
New England
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent.. Service was really great today..A great choice anytime
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
H
Hoppy
New England
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Relatively light crowd and they stuck us five ladies at a table between the restrooms and a back register. Drink service was slow. Food was average.
JT
JoeT
New England
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service ( Michele ) could not be better
BT
BethT
Baltimore
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal with great service. The Woonsocket Calamari was amazing as it always is. Wine special was also a great treat.
A
Ayuk
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is always great to be at this restaurant. I definitely enjoy the food and the environment each time at this location.
LC
LisaC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience4
A friend and I went to the Legal C Bar for lunch on a Saturday. My friend enjoyed her Salmon dish and liked it. I ordered the grilled scallops. They were overcooked, rubbery, and tasted fishy, not fresh. I complained to the server and she offered me to choose something else, so I ordered the shrimp gumbo, which I had a couple of years ago at the Natick Legal Seafood and enjoyed very much. That was not my opinion with this order. The shrimp were fresh tasting and were not over cooked, but the sauce was overly salted and lacked the nice seasoning of the dish that I have had in the past. I did not want to complain a second time, but will not be returning to this restaurant again, especially with the higher prices than a couple of years ago.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Legal C Bar - Lynnfield using the Order Online button. Legal C Bar - Lynnfield also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 406-2500.

Legal C Bar - Lynnfield is rated 4.4 stars by 2253 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(781) 406-2500

Other options

Order online

220 Market Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lynnfield
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Land a parking spot in the lot right in front of our door.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants/lynnfield-legal-c-bar-marketstreet
Phone number
(781) 406-2500

Legal C Bar - Lynnfield

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Fish Tacos

Oysters of the Day

Crab Cake Sliders

Raw Bar

Oysters of the Day* **$3.50

Cape Cod Littleneck Clams* **$2.50

Colossal Naked Shrimp Cocktail**$20.00

Blackened Raw Tuna Tataki* **$18.00

Tuna Poke* **$18.00

Chilled Seafood Platter* **$85.00

Starters

New England Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque

Crispy Calamari**$17.00

Fish Tacos$15.00

Legal's Signature Crab Cake$23.00

Crab Cake Sliders**$21.00

Crab & Spinach Dip$18.00

Oysters Rockefeller$18.00

Clams & Andouille**$18.00

Organic PEI Mussels**$17.50

St. Louis Ribs**$17.00

Bang Bang Cauliflower$14.00

Crispy Fried

Jumbo Naked Shrimp**$27.00

North Atlantic Sea Scallops**$37.00

New England Clams**

Fisherman's Platter**$42.00

Fish & Chips**$28.00

LTK

Nut Crusted Salmon*, Organic Sea Harvest, Isle of Skye$33.00

Mexican Street Cod**$30.00

Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna*$39.00

Swordfish Agrodolce**$38.00

LSF Gumbo

Legal Classics

New England Baked Haddock - Anna's Way**$28.00

Scampi

Legal's Signature Crab Cake Combo$43.00

Cioppino**$44.00

Lobster Ravioli$46.00

Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese

Stuffed Lobster Tails$45.00

Gulf of Maine Lobster**

From the Grill

Simply Grilled Fish Organic Salmon* **$33.00

Simply Grilled Fish Tuna Steak* **$39.00

Simply Grilled Fish Swordfish Steak**$38.00

Simply Grilled Fish Cod**$30.00

Simply Grilled Fish Sea Scallops**$37.00

Simply Grilled Fish Colossal Shrimp**$34.00

Simply Grilled Fish Rainbow Trout**$27.00

Double R Ranch Filet Mignon* **$46.00

Surf & Turf*

Simply Grilled Fish - Enhancement

Cajun Spice

Garlic Butter

Ancho Chile Butter

Sandwiches & Salads

Double R Ranch USDA Prime Bacon Cheddar Burger* **$19.00

New England Crab Roll**$34.00

Half Pound Maine Lobster Roll**$43.00

Greek Salad**$11.00

House Salad**$11.00

Classic Caesar Salad**$11.00

Legal Wedge**$12.00

Southwestern Salad**$12.00

Top Salads With**

Grilled or Cajun Chicken$7.00

Grilled Steak Tips*$14.00

Grilled or Cajun Colossal Shrimp$13.00

Grilled or Cajun Salmon*$15.00

Grilled or Cajun Tuna*$15.00

Lobster Salad or Crabmeat Salad