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

Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road

4.7 (3205)
$31 to $50
Seafood
30 Forbes Rd, Braintree, MA 02184

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2 people
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19:30
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Our Braintree location features a large bar, open kitchen, private event space, and a spacious patio. Conveniently located off Route 93 in South Shore Place, it's perfect for a meal after shopping at South Shore Plaza or a stay at the nearby Hyatt Place hotel. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whatever the occasion - business or pleasure - Legal Sea Foods in Braintree can accommodate all your special event needs. Reach out today to explore the flexible options for your next event. Your guests will appreciate the convenience of our central South Shore location and free parking, and our Event Team will ensure every detail is addressed.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,205 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road impresses with "exceptional service" from dedicated staff like Brian and David. The seafood is consistently fresh and delicious with standout dishes like "best lobster rolls" and clam chowder. The atmosphere is welcoming, making it a perfect spot for special occasions or casual dining.
3,205 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner with friends. Clam chowder was great. My ceasar w/salmon was great although it needed more dressing which I received quickly. The salmon was outstanding! Our server Ivan was very sweet, professional, top notch.
    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded today
    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, Sasa Piyathanawiwat, Assistant General Manager

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  2. Kassandra VIP

    Greater Boston35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We used to love going here so not sure what going on but it’s gone down hill over the summer .. The fish dish I was served was inedible due to the amount of oil it was soaked in . I seemed like it was deep fried and my hubby had a very bad upset stomach from his dish all night .

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  3. Christine VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful lunch the other day at legals in Braintree. The food was good but what made it wonderful was our server. His name was David and he was so professional and so attentive but not intrusive. He seemed to really like his job and he’s very good at it. We eat out a lot and have good service but his was exceptional. You’ll be lucky if you get him as your server.
    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded today
    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, Sasa Piyathanawiwat, Assistant General Manager

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  4. David

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 July 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    well, if you want well-made wide-ranging properly prepared seafood, go to legal calamary was *not overfried, which is just so common, but perfectly cooked and sometimes (large pieces) even pleasingly chewy tuna perfectly med-rare, house haddock large, crabcakes good enough, and on and on good wines, more expensive than in the past, excellent cocktails; service eager and affable and prompt
    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 12 July 2025
    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, Sasa Piyathanawiwat, Assistant General Manager

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  5. Joseph

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had another great meal at Legal Seafood last night and had our favorite waiter Brian who we’ve known since Legal Seafood was located in the South Shore Plaza across the street! Thanks again Brian for a great time!!
    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 6 July 2025
    Dear Joseph, 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, Don Rice, Assistant General Manager

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  6. Catherine

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone enjoyed their lunch! I had the fish sandwich. So good. Great piece of fish! Some got salmon or haddock. It was very good… thank you!
    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded today
    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, Sasa Piyathanawiwat, Assistant General Manager

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  7. Carol VIP

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best lobster rolls! It might cost a little more but it’s worth it. We got the hot buttered. We started off with oysters of the day and clam chowder. It was my son’s birthday and he really enjoyed it as much as I did!
    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 3 July 2025
    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, Sasa Piyathanawiwat, Assistant General Manager

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  8. Erdivania

    South Carolina2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The front desk lady was unpleasant. When we walked in a gentleman was standing next to us and she automatically assumed we were together and before anything she told us she could not accommodate our booth request because the people present was more than we indicated on our reservation. I informed her that the gentleman was not with us, she took us to our table and did not tell us anything else. I believe the person who greets the guests should set the tone for the restaurant. Our server also was not great we ordered seafood that required some tools and were not given any, also he probably checked on us once. I understand if the restaurant is very busy but there was maybe 7 tables full. The food however, was great.

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  9. Merrisa

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was not cooked all the way, had to send cups of water back due to the cups being dirty.

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  10. donald VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff friendly and very helpful, always available
    Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes RoadResponded on 18 June 2025
    Dear Donald, 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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FAQs

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

Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road is rated 4.7 stars by 3205 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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30 Forbes Rd, Braintree, MA 02184

Additional information

  • Area
    Braintree
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whatever the occasion - business or pleasure - Legal Sea Foods in Braintree can accommodate all your special event needs. Reach out today to explore the flexible options for your next event. Your guests will appreciate the convenience of our central South Shore location and free parking, and our Event Team will ensure every detail is addressed.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
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