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Legal Sea Foods

32 ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Calamari, Onion Rings
Safety Rating
23 ratings

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2301 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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The staff was very accommodating. Lemine was very attentive and was great. Peter, the manager came to our table and assured me that there was no cross contamination. We received excellent service and food was amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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The first time in 5 years after going gf that I have been able to have fried shrimp! The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful! I can’t wait to return again!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good selection of fried GF seafood and kno what they are doing with GF.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Calamari
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Onion Rings

Categories

  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood

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Fish 
and chips
Hot gf rolls!
Fried fish and chips with onion straws
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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Could not speak higher of this place! Received a gluten free bun of my own, separated from everyone else's. I got the fish and chips, which also comes with frizzles, ALL gluten free. I also have a dairy allergy, and they made sure with the kitchen that everything was safe, which it was. Food was delicious, and the manager himself brought out my plate so as not to mix up with my mom's fish and chips, which were not gluten free. I'm extremely sensitive and had no problems after eating here. Can be considered pricey, but isn't everywhere around here?

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Brought my food out separately from the gluten containing food. Staff seemed knowledgeable and said gf option made separately to avoid cross contact. Fish and chips have onion rings on top!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Asked about allergies immediately as we were making the reservation. Waitress asked who needed to be gluten free so someone informed her. Menu is marked to show all the gluten free options s vs having a separate menu. When they brought bread they brought 2 types: one for the gluten free and one for non gluten free. We did not even have to ask! And, on top of all that, the food was fabulous.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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There are a lot of GF options on the menu and the server was very knowledgeable, but I found the food to be rather bland. I won’t be going back. It’s too expensive for food with no flavor.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Gf rolls, calamari, and fish and chips were delicious. Our table had various allergies and dietary restrictions and all were handled incredibly well. Loved it!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Our server, Michael, was well-informed about what was safe and what wasn’t. The menu is clearly marked. They even brought GF bread. The food wasn’t mind-blowing, but I was excited to be able to eat fish and chips and calamari, which hardly ever happens.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They baked me fresh bread. No service like that where I'm from!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Amazing gf meal. Service was awesome.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Absolutely amazing with incredible service. Very celiac safe, and probably the best gluten free experience at a restaurant that I've ever had. The food is delicious, especially the free gluten free rolls. Staff is very knowledgeable and accommodating. The manager brought my food out himself and explained all the ingredients and cooking methods to confirm the safety! This is definitely my new favorite spot.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My new favorite restaurant. I have Celiac and Wish I lived closer. Came here on vacation and it was great to know I would not get sick from eating their food. Waitress was very knowledgeable and the food is fabulous. I would recommend this to everyone. Gluten free beer available, gluten free rolls, and gluten free deserts as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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GF Menu items are clearly marked. The waitress was very knowledgeable and accommodating. She even made sure to double check with the chef that my order was indeed gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love love love legal seafood. My first time at this location but have been to the one in the airport and in tysons. All excellent. When I started to order they had brought out regular rolls and when I mentioned gf the waitress went straight away to order me some yummy warm gf rolls. Gf fish and shrimp and fries and Greek salad shared among us. It was all super yummy. Always recommend legal seafood. Wonderful!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Will come here again.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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LSF was recommended on a travel Website and was a quick 2 min walk from the Hilton. The server, Meredith, was bright and bubbly, and very passionate about the food and restaurant, especially the Gluten-Free options. On her recommendation I ordered the GF Fish and Chips and their GF beer. Being from NZ, I am always a starter for good F&C. Their attention to the many GF options and to food handling is outstanding.

F&C looked great. But lacked flavour (needed salt and 'something' in the batter). Onion straws were dry. Chips the stringy McDonald type and a bit cool. GF beer was great.

I will go back, but probably opt for the Snapper, which looked great at next table.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Absolutely fantastic! Everything from the GF buns to the GF fried fish to the GF crispy risotto cake and GF braised greens with bacon was superb. Manager personally checked the food and delivered it to me. Can't wait to eat here again!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Nice selection of GF. Manager reviews all orders. The GF buns are amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Gluten free options AMAZING! I had fried fish and chips too with fried onion strings and I almost cried! It was really good even for my non gf husband. He said the batter was perfect. 👍🏻. The salad was fresh and tasty and the GM brought over hot gluten free rolls with butter which were the best gf rolls I've ever had. Still a little drier than regular, but with butter on the top you barely notice. He explained that from their point of view many are trying to avoid gluten and desire more healthy eating, so they are doing their best to meet the need. The gf options on the menu were extensive. Each item that could be made gf had a little icon beside it making it very easy to scan the options. My husband said the clam chowder was really good too. The fish and chips were $20 which is a bit high, but when I tasted it, it was amazing. The price might limit me from visiting as often as I'd like, but I'll be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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One of the best GF restaurant experiences I have ever had. GF rolls were brought out for me and the manager brought out each portion of my meal. They also have separate oil and GF breading if you want anything fried!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The staff was extremely knowledgable. The menu indicated what could be made gluten free which was the majority of the menu. We had the crab cakes, risotto cakes, and French fries.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Best gf safe meal in long time. Fried seafood platter was great. Manager explained the oil and breading and brought everything out himself.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great gluten free spot. GF menu; GF bread; GF-trained staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Wow!!! I cleaned my plate for the first time in years while out to eat!!!! GF fried scallops, jasmine rice, garlic/onion cauliflower..... Delicious! Also had a "lite clam chowder" that is gf; it was good as well but scallops come first! :) GF beer as well as cider. Highly recommend. Was worth the extra $$

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Really enjoy all the gluten free options and love the fact they bring out gf bread!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Huge GF menu. They really do an amazing job! The manager stopped by several times to make sure everything was perfect. Always a favorite spot!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Very good food. Very good service. They really understand how to be gluten free.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

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

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Wheat Allergy

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

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Overall Rating

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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

Safety


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

Quality & Quantity


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


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

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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!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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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.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

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