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A bright, modern restaurant features wooden tables and chairs, with a long tufted booth along one wall. Large windows allow natural light to flood in. Warm lighting from overhead fixtures and a nautical-themed decor, including a model sailboat, complete the setting.

Legal Sea Foods was founded over 70 years ago in Cambridge, and our Kendall Square location continues the legacy with a recently renovated space. Find us near MIT and the local business district, as well as the Marriott Hotel and the Cambridgeshire Galleria and Museum of Science. Our Cambridge location offers a bar, booth and table seating, private dining room, and seasonal patio, catering to residents, office workers, and tourists alike.

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Opening Hours

Mon: 11:30AM – 9:00PM
Tue: 11:30AM – 9:00PM
Wed: 11:30AM – 9:00PM
Thu: 11:30AM – 9:00PM
Fri: 11:30AM – 10:00PM
Sat: 11:30AM – 10:00PM
Sun: 12:00AM – 9:00PM

Directions

355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Parking Info

Our validation will net you savings. Park for discounted rates at the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway.

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Location Favorites

A bowl of creamy clam chowder garnished with oyster crackers is set on a blue wooden table. A partially broken bread roll sits to the side, ready to be enjoyed with the soup.

Our Famous Chowder

A whole cooked lobster is served on a white plate with blue trim. The dish includes a side of melted butter in a small white bowl. A garnish of fresh parsley and a lemon wedge are also placed on the plate. The plate rests on a blue wooden surface.

Gulf of Maine Lobster

A grilled steak and half a lobster tail are served on a white plate with a blue rim. They are accompanied by roasted vegetables and garnished with fresh parsley. The background is a blue wooden surface.

Surf and Turf

A rectangular plate on a blue surface holds a lobster roll topped with chunks of lobster meat and green garnish in a toasted bun. On one side of the roll are golden French fries, and on the other side is a serving of coleslaw.

Half Pound Maine Lobster Roll

A rectangular white plate with blue edges holds a neatly arranged sushi roll topped with sauces, roe, and chopped green onions. A small mound of wasabi paste and a serving of pickled ginger are placed at either end of the plate on a blue wooden table.

Sushi

A platter of seafood featuring oysters on the half shell, lobster tails, and large shrimp arranged on a bed of ice. Sauces, lemon wedges, and a side of greens accompany the seafood, all presented on a blue surface.

Raw Bar

A dark blue plate containing a golden-brown crab cake with a dollop of creamy white sauce beside it, accompanied by a fresh mixed green salad with corn and small pieces of radish. The plate is set on a blue wooden table.

Legal Signature Crab Cakes

A plated dish of lobster mac and cheese is displayed on a rectangular white plate against a blue wooden background. The lobster is topped with a golden breadcrumb crust, with creamy macaroni and cheese filling the lobster shell and garnished with chopped herbs.

Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese

Private Events

Elegant table settings with neatly arranged wine glasses, water glasses, silverware, and folded blue striped napkins on white tablecloths. Blurred background shows additional tables with similar arrangements

Hire out the whole place

Perfect Events, Every Time. With years of experience, our dedicated private events team will ensure that your event not only tastes delicious, but looks amazing and runs smoothly. Get in contact to discuss your next event

A large stuffed lobster is served on a rectangular plate, accompanied by a small dish of melted butter and a lemon wedge. Surrounding the lobster are various other dishes and sides, including salads, vegetables, and grains, arranged on a dark wooden table.

Hosting a party? We’ve got you covered

On point for the next family get together or office do? At Legal Sea Foods we bring the party to you. All our classic New England dishes prepared perfectly, ready for you to serve. So, take the stress out of your next function and order from our catering menu.

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