Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing
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(617) 692-8888Delivery
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Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Fish
- Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
- Phone number
(617) 692-8888
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing can accommodate all your special event needs.
- Private party contact
Taylor DeLeo and Liz Finlay: (617) 530-9470
- Neighborhood
Downtown Crossing
- Parking details
Our validation will net you savings at the Lafayette Garage across the street at 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Weekdays before 4pm, get a $2/hour discount for up to two hours. Or park for $16 on weekdays after 4pm and all day on weekends.
- Public transit
Orange/Red Line: Downtown Crossing Station<br />Green Line: Boylston Station<br />Orange Line: Chinatown Station
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Featured in
Popular dishes
Menu
Legal Sea Foods is now available for Take Out & Delivery. Order Online at LegalSeaFoods.com!
Raw Bar
pure, natural and prepared to order
Oysters of the Day* **$3.50
Cape Cod Littleneck Clams* **$2.50
Colossal Naked Shrimp Cocktail**$18.00
Blackened Raw Tuna Tataki* **$17.00
sesame chili vinaigrette, seaweed salad, wasabi cream
Tuna Poke* **$17.00
avocado crema, ponzu, taro chips
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast* **$18.00
sourdough, cucumber yogurt, red onion, cucumber, everything spice
Chilled Seafood Platter* **$75.00
serves 4: oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, 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$14.50
fried or blackened whitefish, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
Cod Fritters$14.50
salt cod, potatoes, panko crusted, chorizo aioli
Stuffies$14.50
Cape Cod quahogs, chouriço, butter, Ritz crumbs
Legal's Signature Crab Cake$22.50
lump crab, mustard sauce, seasonal salad with pickled onions, radishes, peas, green goddess dressing
Organic PEI Mussels**$17.00
traditional garlic-butter broth, grilled crusty bread
St. Louis Ribs**$16.50
coffee BBQ sauce
Bang Bang Cauliflower & Green Beans$13.00
tempura fried, kung pao sauce (contains peanut oil)
Crispy Fried
Served with french fries and coleslaw
Jumbo Naked Shrimp**$26.00
Grey Sole**$28.00
North Atlantic Sea Scallops**$33.50
New England Clams**
whole-bellied, sweet & petite
- Market
Fisherman's Platter**$38.00
jumbo naked shrimp, sea scallops, local whitefish & calamari
Fish & Chips**$26.00
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!
Organic Sea Harvest Salmon*, Isle of Skye$30.00
yogurt dill marinade, fregola salad, sundried tomato nut pesto, arugula, olives
Mexican Street Cod$29.00
roast corn off the cob, cotija cheese, cilantro, blue corn tortilla
Lemon Caper Grey Sole**$28.00
butter roasted potatoes, green beans
Moroccan Grilled Swordfish Steak**$35.00
red chermoula, hummus, chickpea salad, piparra peppers, naan
Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna*$36.00
Szechuan green beans, cashews, ponzu
LSF Gumbo
andouille sausage, jasmine rice
- Shrimp$26.00
- Chicken$24.50
Legal Classics
New England Baked Haddock - Anna's Way$24.00
buttered crumbs, roasted tomato, herbed rice pilaf, broccoli
Scampi
linguini, tomato, sofrito, lemon cream
- Shrimp$26.00
- Chicken$24.50
Sole Imperial$29.50
lump crabmeat topping, lobster cream
Legal's Signature Crab Cake Combo$39.50
lump crab cake, grilled shrimp, seared scallops, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf
Cioppino**$39.50
clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, lobster, tomato broth
Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese
one whole Gulf of Maine lobster, Vermont cheddar, buttered crumbs
- Market
Gulf of Maine Lobster**
steamed or baked with shrimp & scallop stuffing, choice of two sides
- Market
From the Grill
Simply Grilled Organic Salmon* **$30.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Tuna Steak* **$36.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Swordfish Steak**$35.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Cod**$29.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Sea Scallops**$33.50
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Colossal Shrimp**$32.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Rainbow Trout**$24.00
includes choice of two sides
Double R Ranch Filet Mignon* **$42.00
brushed with garlic butter, butter roasted potatoes, green beans
Surf & Turf*
above filet mignon paired with your choice of the following:
- Grilled Colossal Shrimp**$54.00
- Sea Scallops**$57.00
- Crab Cake$62.00
Simply Grilled Fish - Enhancement
Add any enhancement:
Cajun Spice
Citrus Beurre Blanc
Garlic Butter
Sandwiches & Salads
Double R Ranch USDA Prime Bacon Cheddar Burger* **$18.00
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, french fries & coleslaw
New England Crab Roll**
delicate New England crabmeat with mayo, french fries & coleslaw
- Market
Half Pound Maine Lobster Roll**
warm butter-poached or traditional with lemon mayo, french fries & coleslaw
- Market
Greek Salad**$9.00
tomato, cucumber, feta, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
House Salad**$9.00
local organic leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, sunflower seeds, tomato balsamic or buttermilk blue cheese dressing
Classic Caesar Salad**$9.00
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing
Legal Wedge**$10.00
salmon bacon, iceberg, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese dressing
Top Salads With**
Grilled or Cajun Chicken$7.00
Grilled Steak Tips*$14.00
Grilled or Cajun Colossal Shrimp$12.00
Grilled or Cajun Salmon*$14.00
Grilled or Cajun Tuna*$14.00
Lobster Salad or Crabmeat Salad
- Market
Sides
Coleslaw**$3.50
Herbed Rice Pilaf$6.50
Jasmine Rice**$6.50
Szechuan Green Beans$6.50
red peppers, roasted cashews
Steamed Broccoli**$6.50
Butter Roasted Potatoes**$6.50
French Fries**$6.50
Broccoli au Gratin$8.50
Fregola Salad$6.50
sundried tomato nut pesto
Street Corn$6.50
off the cob, cotija cheese, crema, cilantro
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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
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing using the Order Online button. Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 692-8888.
Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing is rated 4.5 stars by 2107 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(617) 692-8888Delivery
- Order online
558 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
Additional information
- Neighborhood
Downtown Crossing
- Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
- Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Fish
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Our validation will net you savings at the Lafayette Garage across the street at 1 Avenue de Lafayette. Weekdays before 4pm, get a $2/hour discount for up to two hours. Or park for $16 on weekdays after 4pm and all day on weekends.
- Public transit
Orange/Red Line: Downtown Crossing StationGreen Line: Boylston StationOrange Line: Chinatown Station
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(617) 692-8888
- Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing can accommodate all your special event needs.
- Private party contact
Taylor DeLeo and Liz Finlay: (617) 530-9470