Legal Sea Foods - Somerville Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Legal Sea Foods - Somerville, located in the vibrant Assembly Row. This seafood haven prides itself on delivering the freshest catches prepared with exceptional care and attention to detail. Whether you indulge in the Fisherman’s Platter, featuring jumbo shrimp, scallops, and calamari, or savor the succulent cod paired with a delectable crabcake, each dish is a flavorful journey into coastal cuisine.
For those with a sweet tooth, our desserts, like the Chocolate Pudding Cake and Key Lime Pie, provide a perfect end to your meal. Diners rave about our attentive staff and personalized recommendations, exemplified by memorable experiences shared by visitors. Legal Sea Foods is perfect for takeout or dining in, ensuring every meal is an exceptional culinary affair.
Join us at Legal Sea Foods - Somerville, where seafood traditions are celebrated with a modern twist!
RAW BAR
OYSTERS OF THE DAY*
LITTLENECK CLAMS*
NEW ENGLAND
SHRIMP COCKTAIL, COLOSSAL NAKED
SHELLFISH TOWER*
oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, lobster, shrimp ceviche, seaweed salad
TUNA TARTARE*
gochujang marinated cucumbers, avocado crema, rice paper crisps
SHRIMP CEVICHE
citrus marinated shrimp, tomato, red onion, cilantro, blue corn tortilla, salsa roja
TUNA TATAKI*
cajun blackened, citrus soy sauce, seaweed salad, wasabi cream
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
our award-winning recipe
CREAMY SHRIMP & CORN SOUP
CALAMARI, CRISPY FRIED
GULF OF MAINE
FISH TACOS
NORTH ATLANTIC whitefish, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
CRAB CAKE, A LEGAL SIGNATURE
lump crab, mustard sauce, greens, corn, onions, tomatoes, Dijon vinaigrette
LEGAL SEA-CONES
Made for sharing, these flaky puff pastry cones are packed with rich, savory shellfish favorites. All the fun of ice cream vibes, but flavor-packed and seafood-filled. Mix and match a few cones to create a crave-worthy medley!
STUFFIES
CAPE COD quahogs, chourico, butter, ritz crumbs
MUSSELS, ORGANIC
PEI, garlic-butter broth, white wine, grilled bread
NACHOS
lime crema, pickled jalapeno, blue corn tortilla chips
CHICKEN WINGS
TOMATO AND BURRATA
cherry tomato, burrata cheese, lemon vinaigrette, pesto, grilled crostini
BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER
tempura fried, kung pao sauce (contains peanut oil)
STARTERS
SALADS & BOWLS
GREEK SALAD
tomato, cucumber, feta, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
HOUSE SALAD
local organic leaf lettuce, tomato, roasted corn, hard boiled egg, red onion, croutons, apple Dijon vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing
SUMMER KALE SALAD
kale, strawberry, watermelon, crispy chick peas, feta cheese, crispy prosciutto, white balsamic vinaigrette
THAI PEANUT SALAD
napa cabbage, red cabbage, edamame, scallion, red pepper, peanut dressing, crispy rice noodles
GRAIN BOWL
farro, kimchi, pickled cabbage, avocado, seaweed salad, pineapple, spicy mayo
TOP SALADS/BOWL WITH
CRISPY FISH SANDWICH
NORTH ATLANTIC wild caught whitefish (always fresh!), lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce
LEGAL LOBSTER ROLL (MKT)
warm butter-poached or traditional with lemon mayo
JONAH CRAB ROLL (MKT)
NORTH ATLANTIC delicate crabmeat with mayo
WORKING PERSON'S SURF & TURF
American wagyu hot dog, cherry pepper relish, mustard, and a stuffie
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo
BACON CHEDDAR BURGER*
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE, applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato
SANDWICHES
FROM THE SEA
MARKET FISH (mkt)
catch it before it's gone for the season
SOLE, seared
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
COD LOIN, seared
ICELAND, MSC Certified Sustainable
SABLEFISH "BLACK COD", seared
ALASKA, MSC Certified Sustainable
RAINBOW TROUT, grilled
COLOMBIA, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable
ARCTIC CHAR, grilled
ICELAND
SALMON*, grilled
HELGELAND COAST, NORWAY
SWORDFISH STEAK, grilled
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
YELLOWFIN TUNA*, seared
WILD CAUGHT, visit Freshly Sourced for today's origin
SHRIMP, grilled
BAY OF BENGAL, all natural, BAP 4-Star Certified Sustainable
FILET MIGNON* 8oz, grilled
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
BONELESS RIBEYE* 16oz, grilled
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
SIRLOIN STEAK TIPS* 12oz, grilled
DOUBLE R RANCH, WASHINGTON STATE
HALF CHICKEN, roasted
BUTCHER'S TABLE
FLAVOR STYLES
FRESH & SAVORY
EARTHY & SPICY
SIDES
SIDES
ADD ONS
CRAB CAKE
SHRIMP & SCALLOP STUFFING
SIRLOIN TIPS*, grilled
SHRIMP, grilled
LOBSTER TAIL (mkt)
PETIT SALMON*, grilled
PETIT YELLOWFIN TUNA*, seared
HADDOCK, BAKED ANNA'S WAY
NORTH ATLANTIC, wild caught, buttered crumbs, roasted tomato, herbed rice pilaf, steamed broccoli
COD, SALT & VINEGAR CRUSTED
ICELAND, crispy potato wedges, napa cabbage and bacon slaw, remoulade
CIOPPINO
clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, lobster tail, tomato broth
CRAB CAKE & SHRIMP
lump crab cake, grilled shrimp, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf, greens, corn, onion, tomato, Dijon vinaigrette
LEGAL CLASSICS
PASTA
CLAMS AND LINGUINI
clams, garlic and shallot confit, pancetta, white wine, chili flakes
SHRIMP SCAMPI
linguini, tomato, sofrito, white wine, garlic butter
SHELLFISH VALENCIA
saffron orzo, shrimp, mussels, clams, chorizo, peas
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
slow braised beef and pork ragu, marinara, ricotta, mascarpone
STEAMED LOBSTER (mkt)
choice of two sides
BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER (mkt)
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS (mkt)
shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions, buttery crackers, choice of two sides
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE (mkt)
one whole lobster, Vermont cheddar, buttered crumbs
LOBSTER
CRISPY FRIED
FISH & CHIPS
NORTH ATLANTIC, wild caught, always fresh
SHRIMP
BAY OF BENGAL, jumbo naked
SCALLOPS
GULF OF MAINE
CLAMS, WHOLE BELLY (MKT)
NEW ENGLAND, sweet & petite
FISHERMANS PLATTER
jumbo naked shrimp, scallops, local whitefish, calamari, onion strings
STRAWBERRY CAKE
lemon sorbet, mint, lemon zest
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
graham cracker crust, seasonal topping
KEY LIME PIE
lime custard, raspberry sauce, whipped cream
CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE
naturally gluten free, warm chocolate center, coconut cookie, vanilla bean ice cream
BOSTON CREAM PIE
vanilla cream layered cake, chocolate ganache, toffee almond crunch
LOBSTER TAIL
flaky pastry shell, Italian pastry cream, strawberries
LEMON SORBET
berries, mint
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
cookie dough ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, toffee almond crunch, strawberries, whipped cream, cherry
THREE BON BONS
bite-size scoops of ice cream dipped in chocolate
DESSERT
KIDS' MENU
FIRST BITES
choice of one:
SANDWICHES
PASTA
SIMPLY GRILLED
FRIED
SIDES
choice of two: