Legal Sea Foods - Framingham

4.3

4668 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

Our Framingham location features an expansive restaurant space, a large bar, inviting lounge, and two flexible private event rooms. 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! Located off Route 9, near the Natick Mall and Shopper's World, it's perfect for a quick stop or a leisurely meal.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 766-0600
Website
https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/framingham-route-9/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, 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 - Framingham can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432

Location
50-60 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702
Neighborhood
Framingham
Cross street
Route 9
Parking details
Land a parking spot in the lot right in front of our door
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Dine Out Boston
Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
Join us for Dine Out Boston from February 23rd – March 15th, 2025! Feast on a 3-course prix fixe lunch menu for $32 or a 3-course dinner menu for just $46. Enjoy favorites like our famous New England Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, Nori Chili Crusted Salmon, Sirloin Tips, Boston Cream Pie, and more. View menus and learn more at https://www.legalseafoods.com/whats-on/dine-out-boston/

Popular dishes

OYSTERS OF THE DAY*$3.50
LITTLENECK CLAMS*$2.50
NEW ENGLAND
SHRIMP COCKTAIL, COLOSSAL NAKED$21.00
SHELLFISH TOWER*
oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, lobster, shrimp ceviche, kelp salad
- FOR 2$48.00
- FOR 4$96.00
- FOR 6$144.00
TUNA TARTARE*$21.00
gochujang marinated cucumbers, avocado crema, rice paper crisps
SHRIMP CEVICHE$17.00
citrus marinated shrimp, tomato, red onion, cilantro, blue corn tortilla, salsa roja
TUNA TATAKI*$19.00
cajun blackened, sesame chili vinaigrette, seaweed salad, wasabi blackened, citrus soy sauce, kelp salad, wasabi cream

STARTERS

CHOWDER FRIES$17.00
New England clam chowder, french fries, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions
CALAMARI, CRISPY FRIED$18.50
GULF OF MAINE
FISH TACOS$17.00
NORTH ATLANTIC whitefish, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
CRAB CAKE, A LEGAL SIGNATURE$24.00
lump crab, mustard sauce, greens, corn, onions, tomatoes, Dijon vinaigrette
STUFFIES$16.00
CAPE COD quahogs, chourico, butter, ritz crumbs
MUSSELS, ORGANIC$19.00
PEI, garlic-butter broth, white wine, grilled bread
POPCORN SHRIMP$17.00
BAY OF BENGAL, chili lime aioli
CHICKEN WINGS$17.00
MEATBALLS$17.00
homemade meatballs, ricotta, grilled bread
BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER$16.00
tempura fried, kung pao sauce (contains peanut oil)
EDAMAME$8.00
KELP SALAD$8.00
MAINE, sesame chili vinaigrette

SALADS & BOWLS

GREEK SALAD$14.00
tomato, cucumber, feta, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
HOUSE SALAD$12.00
local organic leaf lettuce, tomato, roasted corn, hard boiled egg, red onion, croutons, apple Dijon vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD$11.50
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing
WINTER CHOPPED SALAD$13.00
romaine, radicchio, candied walnuts, blue cheese, pepitas, pomegranate, maple cider dressing
THAI PEANUT SALAD$14.00
napa cabbage, red cabbage, edamame, scallion, red pepper, peanut dressing, crispy rice noodles
GRAIN BOWL$13.00
farro, kimchi, pickled cabbage, avocado, kelp salad, pineapple, spicy mayo
TOP SALADS/BOWL WITH
- GRILLED CHICKEN$7.00
- GRILLED SIRLOIN TIPS*$15.00
- GRILLED SHRIMP$13.00
- GRILLED PETIT SALMON*$16.00
- GRILLED FULL SALMON*$21.00
- SEARED PETIT TUNA*$18.00
- SEARED FULL TUNA*$18.00
- LOBSTER TAIL mkt
- LOBSTER SALAD mkt
- CRABMEAT SALAD mkt

SANDWICHES

served with french fries and coleslaw

CRISPY FISH SANDWICH$19.00
NORTH ATLANTIC wild caught whitefish (always fresh!), lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce
LEGAL LOBSTER ROLL
warm butter-poached or traditional with lemon mayo
- MKT
JONAH CRAB ROLL
NORTH ATLANTIC delicate crabmeat with mayo
- MKT
TUNA BURGER$20.00
chili-garlic seasoned ground tuna, roasted red pepper sauce
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH$19.00
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo
BACON CHEDDAR BURGER*$20.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE, applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato

FROM THE SEA

Choose a Protein, a Flavor Style, and 2 Sides

SOLE, seared$29.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
COD LOIN, seared$32.00
ICELAND, MSC Certified Sustainable
STRIPED BASS, grilled$34.00
FARMED, BAJA, MEXICO, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable
RAINBOW TROUT, grilled$29.00
COLOMBIA, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable
ARCTIC CHAR, grilled$29.00
ICELAND
SEA BASS, seared$41.00
WILD CAUGHT, CHILE
SALMON*, grilled$34.00
HELGELAND COAST, NORWAY
SWORDFISH STEAK, grilled$40.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
YELLOWFIN TUNA*, seared$41.00
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
SHRIMP, grilled$35.00
BAY OF BENGAL, all natural, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable

BUTCHER'S TABLE

Choose a Protein, a Flavor Style, and 2 Sides

FILET MIGNON* 8oz, grilled$48.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
BONELESS RIBEYE* 16oz, grilled$48.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
SIRLOIN STEAK TIPS* 12oz, grilled$32.00
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
HALF CHICKEN, roasted$26.00

FLAVOR STYLES

FRESH & SAVORY
- Lemon Butter & Crispy Capers
- Apple-Pomegranate Chutney & Smoked Salt
- Roasted Corn Salsa & Avocado Crema
- Garlic Herb Chimichurri
EARTHY & SPICY
- Montreal Steak Seasoning & Red Wine Sauce
- Cajun Blackened & Hot Butter
- Nori Chili Crust & Sticky Soy Sauce
- Five Spice & Kung Pao Sauce (contains peanut oil)

SIDES

SIDES
- STEAMED BROCCOLI
- ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
- SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS (contains peanuts)
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
- ROASTED MUSHROOMS
- COLESLAW
- FRENCH FRIES
- WHIPPED POTATOES
- CRISPY POTATO WEDGES
- STEAMED JASMINE RICE
- HERBED RICE PILAF

ADD ONS

make your meal a Surf & Surf or a Surf & Turf

CRAB CAKE$20.00
SHRIMP & SCALLOP STUFFING$12.00
SIRLOIN TIPS*, grilled$15.00
SHRIMP, grilled$13.00
LOBSTER TAIL
- MKT
PETIT SALMON*, grilled$16.00
PETIT YELLOWFIN TUNA*, seared$18.00

LEGAL CLASSICS

HADDOCK, BAKED ANNA'S WAY$28.50
NORTH ATLANTIC, wild caught, buttered crumbs, roasted tomato, herbed rice pilaf, steamed broccoli
COD, SALT & VINEGAR CRUSTED$32.00
ICELAND, crispy potato wedges, napa cabbage and bacon slaw, remoulade
CIOPPINO$45.00
clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, lobster tail, tomato broth
CRAB CAKE & SHRIMP$45.00
lump crab cake, grilled shrimp, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf, greens, corn, onion, tomato, Dijon vinaigrette

PASTA

CLAMS AND LINGUINI$30.00
clams, garlic and shallot confit, pancetta, white wine, chili flakes
SHRIMP SCAMPI$27.00
linguini, tomato, sofrito, white wine, garlic butter
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE$26.00
slow braised beef and pork ragù, marinara, ricotta, mascarpone
ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIA$26.00
sweet Italian sausage, mushrooms, leeks, tomatoes

LOBSTER

STEAMED LOBSTER
choice of two sides
- MKT
BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
- MKT
STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
- MKT
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
one whole lobster, Vermont cheddar, buttered crumbs
- MKT

CRISPY FRIED

traditional New England or Angry style served with french fries and coleslaw

FISH & CHIPS$28.00
NORTH ATLANTIC, wild caught, always fresh
SHRIMP$28.50
BAY OF BENGAL, jumbo naked
SCALLOPS$38.00
GULF OF MAINE
CLAMS, WHOLE BELLY
NEW ENGLAND, sweet & petite
- MKT
CLAM STRIPS$29.00
NEW ENGLAND
FISHERMANS PLATTER$48.00
jumbo naked shrimp, scallops, local whitefish, calamari, clam strips

DESSERT

ESPRESSO TORTE$12.00
whipped cream, strawberries
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE$11.00
graham cracker crust, seasonal topping
KEY LIME PIE$11.00
lime custard, raspberry sauce, whipped cream
CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE$12.00
naturally gluten free, warm chocolate center, coconut cookie, vanilla bean ice cream
BOSTON CREAM PIE$11.00
vanilla cream layered cake, chocolate ganache, toffee almond crunch
ICE CREAM SUNDAE$12.00
cookie dough ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, toffee almond crunch, strawberries, whipped cream, cherry
THREE BON BONS$7.00
bite-size scoops of ice cream dipped in chocolate

KIDS' MENU

choice of one first bite, one main, and two sides

FIRST BITES
choice of one:
- FRUIT CUP
- POPCORN
- CARROT STICKS
SANDWICHES
- HAMBURGER / CHEESEBURGER$10.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH$10.00
- GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH$10.00
PASTA
- WITH BUTTER$10.00
- WITH RED SAUCE$10.00
- MAC & CHEESE$10.00
SIMPLY GRILLED
- GRILLED SALMON$12.00
- GRILLED SIRLOIN TIPS*$13.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST$10.00
FRIED
- FISH FINGERS$10.00
- POPCORN SHRIMP$10.00
- CHICKEN FINGERS$10.00
SIDES
choice of two:
- SEASONAL VEGGIES
- FRUIT
- FRENCH FRIES
- JASMINE RICE
- RICE PILAF
- COLESLAW

*

Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. *Served raw or undercooked, or contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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What 4,668 people are saying

Legal Sea Foods - Framingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Legal Sea Foods - Framingham offers "excellent fresh seafood" with standout customer service. Diners appreciate the "attentive and friendly staff," and some highlight "fabulous lobster specials." While some reviews note a need for decor updates and occasional service delays, the overall experience is often described as "delicious" and "well-executed."

4,668 Reviews

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Mohamed
Jacksonville3 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I was late for my reservation by 12 minutes the hostes made me wait 15 min and was very rude telling me I am late
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service at the bar is always top notch. Kitchen is hit or miss on food prep
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Michael VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was mediocre tonight. Not up to their usual standards.
Legal Sea Foods - FraminghamResponded 2 days ago
Dear Michael, 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, Efrain Roman, General Manager
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Steve VIP
Greater Boston108 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great restaurant. Our server , Amanda, did an excellent job taking care of us. One comment: today’s noise level was uncomfortable due to a large party in the meeting room. Normally, the noise level is moderate. The restaurant needs to do a better job managing the separation between the “meeting room “ and the dining room.
Legal Sea Foods - FraminghamResponded 3 days ago
Dear Steve, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience and thank you for the feedback on the noise level. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Efrain Roman, General Manager
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Sarah VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
always reliable. waitress superb service excellent
Legal Sea Foods - FraminghamResponded 5 days ago
Dear Sarah, We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at Legal Sea Foods - Framingham! It's great to know that our service and food met your expectations. We're always here to provide you with a reliable and enjoyable dining experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Efrain Roman, General Manager
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Mitchell
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fish and chips. batter was too thick and over done. Almost burnt. Shrimp scampi very little garlic flavor. Boston cream pie and cheese cake were ok nothing special. Service was excellent.
Legal Sea Foods - FraminghamResponded 5 days ago
Dear Mitchell, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found our service excellent. However, we're sorry to learn that our fish and chips and shrimp scampi were not up to our usual standards. We appreciate your candid comments and will certainly take them into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our menu offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, Efrain Roman, General Manager
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Stanley
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can’t go wrong at Legal Seafood! Good food, great service
Legal Sea Foods - FraminghamResponded on March 2, 2025
Thanks for the review, Stanley! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Legal Sea Foods - Framingham. It's always a pleasure to serve our valued customers like you. We strive to provide the best dining experience and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to your next visit.
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Michael
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seafood was excellent (not over cooked). Specials were good value. Servers were excellent.
Legal Sea Foods - FraminghamResponded on February 28, 2025
Hello Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our seafood and found our specials to be a good value. It's great to know that our servers also made your experience enjoyable. We always strive to provide excellent food and service, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to serving you again soon at Legal Sea Foods - Framingham. Best regards, The Management Team
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Becky
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our early dinners (5:30 pm on a Tuesday) were delicious. We shared a bowl of clam chowder, which our waitress split into two small bowls for us, my husband had the haddock dinner and a half salad, I had the crab cake and grilled shrimp dinner, and we got a slice of Boston cream pie to go. The only thing I would say is that my husband’s broccoli was steamed just long enough to brighten the green. It was quite crunchy. If you like it more cooked, I am sure you’d just need to ask beforehand.
Legal Sea Foods - FraminghamResponded on February 26, 2025
Dear Becky, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinners with us, especially the clam chowder and the haddock dinner. We always aim to serve our guests with a generous portion and it's great to know that we hit the mark for you. We're sorry if the broccoli was a bit overcooked - we'll certainly keep this in mind for your next visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Efrain Roman, General Manager
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Steve VIP
Greater Boston108 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great choice-anytime- even at 4:30 pm on Tuesday! Matthew, our server, was very good. He was very attentive and ensured we had a great experience. Salmon and Fisherman’s platter were excellent. My partner has several special requests-all we met successfully. We will certainly be back!
Legal Sea Foods - FraminghamResponded on February 26, 2025
Dear Steve, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Legal Sea Foods - Framingham, especially on your recent visit. It's great to know that you were able to accommodate your partner's special requests and enjoy our salmon and Fisherman's platter. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Efrain Roman, General Manager
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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Framingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 766-0600.

Legal Sea Foods - Framingham is rated 4.3 stars by 4668 OpenTable diners.