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Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Legal Sea Foods, Braintree - Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road, Braintree, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road

4.4
4.4
2817 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Our location in Braintree is making a splash. Designed to evoke memories of vintage seafood restaurants, the space offers as many seating options as fish in the sea. Those looking to satisfy any thirst (or hunger) for fun, can choose between our bar, oyster bar or table and booth seating alongside the open kitchen. In warm weather, a glass wall slides back to a large patio.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 817-1292
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event at Legal Sea Foods. We customize every menu and finishing detail. Here in Braintree, our private dining room is accessible through sliding glass privacy doors. The space accommodates from 20-48 people for a seated event and up to 50 people for a cocktail reception, and features a 70” flat screen television. Private dining at Legal Sea Foods offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. Please contact our special events manager for further details.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Barrett: (617) 540-9352
  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    Land a parking spot in the lot right in front of our door.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,817 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

2,817 Reviews
  1. DebraS

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Service was terrible. My friend ordered the Lobster Ravioli which turned out to be VERY spicy. When we asked, the waitress replied, "Didn't you read the menu?" My mussels were gritty and spicy also. My cold shrimp needed further deveining , the rice was also cold. The menu did not reflect the spiciness of either dish. And we hail from Arizona so spicy is in our wheelhouse. I would NOT recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Starcity4food

    Richmond

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch with my son and grandson. Both are picky eaters. Fish and chips for the son and kids' cheeseburger for my grand son. Appetites satisfied! And my grandson loved the rolls! Thanks. PS. I had the Caesar salad with anchovies and grilled shrimp. Excellent!

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded 1 day ago

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  3. GeorgeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat near the door so a high partition for the tables against the wall where the door is

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded 1 day ago

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  4. LenPet

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food5service3ambience2
    Very Expensive, Service was good, food delivery was slow. appetizers were not hot must have sitting before being delivered, meals arrived ok $300 for 4 people have to question value received.

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  5. Starcity4food

    Richmond

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful dinner. Great service. Wonderful ambiance. Thanks

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  6. CharlesM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the first time that I’ve ever been here and it won’t be the last. Everything I had was amazing and the lobster roll was easily one of the best I’ve ever had.

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  7. MyriamH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Legal used to be my favorite restaurant but my last visits have been disappointing. will not go back

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitress was great , the food was really good very fresh

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Not the best Legal Seafoods I have known. Waited for main dishes for mire than an hour. No interior design makes you feel warm and comfortable. Table cloths would help, ar least. I asked to warm my sake, they refused and served it cold for me. Cost a lot if money, left us feel disappointed

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  10. LFSt

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Excellent food, service, wine, and company. Slightly noisy but overall superb. Great waiter Louis.

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  11. FranciscoD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you very much did an excellent job the host the server. The food was delicious.

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  12. Tahoe186

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Always a good meal-food was good service was excellent

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on September 15, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  13. CathyA

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great wait staff and awesome. Cocktails!

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on September 11, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    It took 3 hours from ordering to asking for our check. That’s ridiculous.

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  15. Jennhuss

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience! I wish I could remember the name of our server because she was great! We all ordered something different and everyone had high praise for their dish. It was my parents’ 55th Anniversary and we were treated to a beautiful dessert. My parents were made to feel very special. It was a great evening for all!

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on September 9, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Though I’m sure it wasn’t intended, my party and I had to sit while a server was beating down the computer screen and then immediately yelling at the line to execute the order as he needed. We had to stop talking to allow this gentleman to complete his loud instructions. Not the best way to do this… but wanted management to know, when seating a party in the back table (not the private dining room), make sure to let your service team know we can literally hear everything. The meal was great, our server was lovely, but otber serving staff were just oblivious of our experience which rubbed me the wrong way.

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  17. RichardT

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent! We were seated early, and served immediately.

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on September 6, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  18. RosieT

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Luis did an outstanding job; everyone else did, as well. Food and drinks were DELICIOUS!

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on September 4, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  19. AnissaL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The Server-his name is Brian-was super attentive, engaging and his Customer Service was outstanding!!! If you go ask for Brian on Friday evenings!!!

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on September 4, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    rico pero demasiado caro. Rellenan con mucha pasta o así y de la comida comida la porción es demasiado chica. Demasiado caro para lo que te dan

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  21. JosephH

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    $94 for one shared app and two entrees (no drinks) before tip. Food took a very long time to come (table next to us arrived later, received food earlier), and was meh... Legal's has a good brand, but the experience didn't live up to it at all.

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  22. HeatherB

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location for a business dinner that will not disappoint. Easy location to meet and review the day's decisions before heading home. 5 stars!

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on August 30, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service was awful. Bug in one drink, no plates, no bread, sushi was terrible. Did not order dinner.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    I have been to legal seafood many times . I was looking forward to a nice meal. The food was a terrible disappointment.

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  25. Markj

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite Legal location. Excellent staff from the host/hostess to the bartenders, wait and support staff. Truly terrific seafood.

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on August 28, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  26. MarkS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks for great service and food - highly recommend..!!

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on August 25, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  27. Ez4729

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    our server was very attentive and nice, service was lovely as well as the food :)

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on August 21, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  28. anthonym

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is consistently excellent….my partner and i dine there pretty much every month. We were fortunate to have Heather as our server….excellent, fun and attentive.

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on August 21, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  29. milton666

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Vanessa is the best waitress ever. The music was too loud and poorly programmed.

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  30. RosieT

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous- Dylan did an outstanding job! Thank you!

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on August 17, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  31. Mika

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Our server was outstanding, food delicious, and drinks good too.

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on August 17, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you for writing and sharing this feedback! We appreciate all of your comments and will address these few areas of concern with our staff.  Please get in touch the next time you are joining us and we will ensure a better experience.  Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  32. PatB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Compared to other Legal Seafood locations, the Braintree location is just “ok” but I would not go back again. The lobster bisque was terrible- unlike what is prepared at other locations. No one in a party of four was happy with their dinner and the presentation of the food was not appealing.

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  33. serendipity

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been quite awhile since I’ve been able to give Legal Sea Foods a glowing review. The rolls (hockey pucks finally gone), clam chowder, baked haddock , rice pilaf, mashed potatoes,broccoli, and Szechwan green beans all were perfectly cooked and delicious. Thanks for bringing back the old Legal. And Ivan was one great waiter—a real keeper.

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on August 7, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager

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  34. AlexR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Arrived late; was seated in booth by bar; actually quieter than main dining area, waitress was excellent and worked around a food allergy, food was tasty but one meal was warm like it sat for a while before serving.

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  35. MichelleH

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience1
    The food was good, the waitress was excellent. There were fruit flies that I had to keep swooshing away. For the price it is to eat there, I shouldn’t have to deal with that.

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  36. SchillerV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    As a restauranteur I look for service to be great, the waitstaff should tentative to the guest and anticipate on what the needs of the guest is, I ordered an Old Fashion and it came without the orange peel and no dark cherrie, we ordered the Sea- Cuterie, we liked everything but the deviled eggs could of used a bit more caviar and the octopus only taste like the dressing, personally I think that should be grilled and use less dressing so you can taste the different flavors, after we received our entrees we should of been visited at least once that didn't happen and we had to ask for the dessert menu and once we ask for that he should of ask would you guys like any coffee or expresso, service and sales is what the waitstaff suppose to do, and this all falls on the manager and what is said and taught during pre-meal meetings, having great service and good food makes for a nice evening, I say good food because the cooks/chefs could use a bit, more expansion on the palate and also plating, I am also a retired Executive chef of 4&5 star hotels and restaurants.

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  37. Nanco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Not the usual Legal dinner. Poorly plated, some items cold (ie filet mildly hot with room temp lobster tail). Ramekin of cold side sauce/accompaniment looked like it was in refrigerator for a week - hardened at top to about the middle. Shrimp cocktail totally different - smaller shrimp, watery cocktail sauce. Long time Legal fan and super disappointed.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was the best. He was extremely helpful and attentive.Food was very good.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. DavidR

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    This location has been our go-to Legal Seafood for nearly a decade Since the company was sold, they have made changes to the menu that can only be characterized as unfortunate. However, we had excellent food. Tuna with a sesame crust was perfectly cooked. The fried clam dish was well done, though a bit skimpy. The restaurant is hugely in need of noise mitigation. Hard glass exterior walls, porcelain tile interior walls, hard ceilings make it a noise pit that is genuinely uncomfortable. Wait staff needs training ....however, we all know that personnel is difficult to hire and keep these days. Our bill was over $100 for a fairly simple meal. WE may be back in a year...can't afford to go much more often.

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  40. Lawreeann

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating my parents’ 60th anniversary, and everything was great! Our waitress was lovely, patient, and even brought a special dessert at the end of the meal.

    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on July 29, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Mark Hayward General Manager  

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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 Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road using the Order Online button. Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 817-1292.

Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road is rated 4.4 stars by 2817 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road

30 Forbes Rd, Braintree, MA 02184

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Land a parking spot in the lot right in front of our door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (781) 817-1292
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event at Legal Sea Foods. We customize every menu and finishing detail. Here in Braintree, our private dining room is accessible through sliding glass privacy doors. The space accommodates from 20-48 people for a seated event and up to 50 people for a cocktail reception, and features a 70” flat screen television. Private dining at Legal Sea Foods offers great food and hospitality and easy planning. Please contact our special events manager for further details.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Barrett: (617) 540-9352
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