Legal Sea Foods

I was really excited to eat here because of the great reviews. I came for the lobster roll and ended up getting sick. They were out of the gf lobster roll bun so it came on two mini sliders that were old and hard. The lobster itself was very good. The server said the fries could be made in a separate fryer, so that was also a plus. All in all, ok food, overpriced and be careful if you have celiacs!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Overall I give this place a “meh”. I will start off by saying that in addition to being strictly GF, I also don’t eat seafood. That limited my options significantly but that is not the fault of the restaurant. We chose to eat here based on the rave reviews but I was not impressed. There are so many better places in Boston. For example, I asked about a dedicated fryer in regards to the French fries and our server said they did not have one, which is contrary to other reviews. Our server was knowledgeable about cross contamination which I did appreciate. To make my burger GF, they pan seared it and I had no bun. Not terrible but, again, not great. My non-GF husband got an expensive scallop dish that was a very small portion.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

This was our first time to any Legal Seafood, and we selected it while traveling in Boston specifically because of its celiac-friendly reputation. We. Were. Not. Disappointed. Everything, from our waiter’s well-versed understanding of our gluten-free concerns, which immediately put us at ease, and the number of gluten free options on the menu (literally ALL of the fried fish is gluten free, plus there were many other choices available), to the quality of the food, were AMAZING! The regular non-gluten-free New England clam chowder was the best I’ve ever had (so your non-celiac dining companions should def try it) and my husband’s brothy gluten-free light chowder was delicious, as well. Grilled shrimp with jalapeño polenta and kale salad, fried calamari with hot peppers, and fried whole belly clams were excellent. They even brought gluten free dinner rolls. The best part was how comfortable we felt knowing they truly understood my husband’s dietary needs so we were completely relaxed, which is rare for a celiac dining out. Only downside? Ice cream was the only gluten-free dessert on the menu. Not complaining, though. Can’t recommend this place highly enough!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place does not disappoint. Lots of GF options. I had the fried haddock which is prepared gluten free normally anyway.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was thrilled when the waitress told me all their batter fried foods had a gluten free coating, so I had fried shrimp that was so yummy!! I had not been able to eat batter-fried shrimp for so many years, and it was wonderful!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

At first there was a bit of confusion with the waiter but afterwards, the manager came to see us and assured the fish&chips would be 100% safe. So I had that and they topped it with their onion strings and even served us a cup of their chowder! Totally recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Used my Nima sensor and tested fish and chips platter and dinner rolls. All came up GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very knowledgeable, even announced what each of my courses was gf. Warm gf rolls!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Exceptional! For Celiac sufferers, I cannot imagine a better experience. GF options are marked on the menu and extensive. They have a dedicated GF frier, so you can even enjoy fish and chips or fried clams in GF batter. They also have GF rolls. Our non-GF friends had their food brought out by our server, but all the GF items were brought out by a manager to ensure no cross contamination. Legal really goes above and beyond to cater to GF diners. We would highly recommend to GF locals like ourselves or tourists looking for fresh New England seafood without the risk of gluten cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

spectacular. the fry batter is gluten free. the fryer is dedicated gluten free. they have gluten free tools that are tasty. love it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome options, great fresh fish selections.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very knowledgeable about cross contamination. They have delicious gluten free rolls. I got the trout with green beans and rice and it was excellent. Would eat here again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very knowledgeable. Fries and other fried food like calamari made in dedicated fryer. Awesome GF bread. Kids loved fries. Good food. Manager came out to serve food and assure us that care had been taken to prepare food safely.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

dedicated fryers, knowledgeable staff, gf beer, gf menu. I've eaten here tons of times and I think it's the most celiac friendly restaurant in Boston. the manager always personally brings out your food if you have celiac disease.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fish was good. Fries were ok not fresh cut. No problem with gluten. Waitress aware. Overall good experience with good GF options.

We just stumbled on this restaurant while visiting Boston. But it is almost woth the price of a plane ticket from Texas to eat here sgain. Glten free rolls, onion rings. seafood. So good!

So many gluten free options! Great food and service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Over priced and over cooked, but they are able to accommodate celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best restaurant so far for celiac friendly. All fried food uses a GF coating so my daughter could eat almost anything she wanted including the fried shrimp! The GF rolls were delicious. The service was fantastic both our waiter and the manager were knowledgable and attentive.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They do a great job with cross contamination. They cook food in a separate pan instead of on a grill. I have multiple food allergies, so I stick to the grilled items and plain vegetables, but it's well prepared. I may bring my own side sauce for steamed broccoli in the future. The manager brought out my meal and you can talk to the chef or your waiter/waitress to your heart's content. They also made me my own special course when everyone else had bruschetta. I had watermelon with mint and citrus. Tasty and refreshing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had dinner here this evening, and my sever was exceptional. The gluten free rolls were great, Salad was wonderful, I ordered the fisherman platter as finding gluten free fried food is next to impossible. They were more than happy to substitute scallops for something else as I can't eat scallops. It was extremely yummy, the white fish was a little boney. It was a very large helping perfect for two or left overs. For dessert I tried there chocolate parfait as it's the only gluten free dessert option other sorbet. It wasn't very good chalky and tasteless which is the only reason I offer four stars instead of five.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

great food! staff very helpful and fairly knowledgeable of GF concerns. dedicated GF menu. manager specifically brought out my wife's GF meal, as noted in other reviews. they did have a GF flourless chocolate cake, more like an oversized truffle, that was pretty tasty! we definitely did not go away hungry. loved it! went to am overpriced Italian joint in the north side, and would go back to LSF way before the Italian joint!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Loved getting gf fried food! The shrimp and scallops were exceptional on the fisherman's trio.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome gluten free rolls

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Service is so fab! gluten free menu is awesome !!!!

This place is HUGE. 2 floors that literally serve hundreds (we asked). The GF menu is extensive & waitress helpful & efficient despite the place being full of people. Wine list is maybe too long. :-) We enjoyed our meal. The GF menu doesn't list dessert but they have a GF cookie box - just ask.

ate here for lunch and I'm hAving a reaction now at 4pm. I suspect the chips as they were fried.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Absolutely fantastic. Great caution and care was taking by wait staff and chefs. They announced when they brought food. Most delicious seafood!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten free kids meals were tasty. The dedicated frier and large menus were a plus. The gf buns are not recommended. Stick to the yummy seafood

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing! Had an entire gf fisherman’s platter. (Share this with others - it is gigantic!) separate fryer, knowledgeable staff, entire menu is marked and almost everything can be gf!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The menu is extra clear with what is gluten free or not. The fry batter used is totally gluten free, and the serving staff is wicked conscious of allergens. Upon alerting the staff of the severe allergy, they took extra note and had the chef who prepared the meal bring the gf plate out. Their caution paid off as I did not get sick afterwards.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good