The “Welcome to Legal” campaign launched in 2019 with ads that play on the legality of marijuana in Massachusetts. The campaign received national attention, with comments from posts such as AdWeek and AdAge. [69] [75] During the 2016 presidential primaries, Legal Sea Foods launched a mock campaign. On Super Tuesday, Roger Berkowitz declared himself a candidate for president of the United States in a parody advertising campaign of the “shady” election. Among other things, he promised he would legalize seaweed on his first day in office, and he urged voters to #feeltheberk on social media. [73] The spots were broadcast in newspapers, radio and print media. In 1975, the restaurant was opened with the opening of a more traditional outlet on the site of the former S.S. Pierce buildings in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.[74] [15] The original Inman Square restaurant opened on August 18. It was destroyed in a fire in January 1980. With the help of his two sons, Marc and Roger, George opened his flagship at Boston Park Plaza in the Boston Theater District in downtown Boston that year.[16] Something is afoot! Come in October. #LegallyHazy @NightShiftBeer www.legalseafoods.com/legal-sea-foods-and-night-shift-brewing-unveil-exclusive-partnership-freddie-and-the-owl/ fancy a takeaway? Get $5 off your online takeout order of $20 or more for a limited time using code FRESHFISH. Valid only if you order from www.legalseafoods.com/order-online/ In warm weather, our terrace is a popular bait.

Come for the seafood and stay for shopping. Our restaurant in the shops of Derby Street will delight you. In 2014, Legal Sea Foods began running print and TV ads claiming that its seafood restaurants should never be called a chain. The series of commercials uses restaurant manager Roger Berkowitz to explain why. [3] Serve classic seafood in a modern, comfortable experience. Come for the seafood and stay for shopping. Our restaurant in the new Legacy Place Lifestyle Center will inspire you. In 2009, Legal C Bar debuted with a retail outlet in Dedham, Massachusetts, focused on casual seafood and custom cocktails. [37] In April 2017, the Legal Fish Bowl debuted in Kendall Square.

The restaurant is a quick and casual concept with six signature poke bowls as well as the ability to create your own. That same year, Roger Berkowitz received the James Beard “Who`s Who” Award. [42] Legal Sea Food`s flagship 20,000-square-foot property on Boston`s waterfront, consisting of three stories and three different designs under one roof (retractable). You`ll find a nod to our heritage in the hull on the first floor, with a casual menu of favorite seafood with a twist twist, oyster bar, and market. Those who visit the third-floor promenade terrace will enjoy a four-season rooftop lounge with a retractable glass roof and walls for cocktails and bites. All aboard! In 1998, Roger Berkowitz was invited to join the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Roundtable,[26] a group of individuals with personal and professional interests in nutrition. [27] That same year, Bon Appétit Legal magazine named Sea Food one of the ten best restaurants in America. That year, Rich Vellante became executive chef of the restaurant group.[28] [29] Menus vary by location, season and concept, but all include a wide variety of specialty seafood dishes, appetizers, salads and desserts. More than 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish, prepared according to New England tradition, are available throughout the year. Some of the most popular products are: lobster, clam chowder, fried clams, crab cake, shrimp cocktail, tuna burgers, baked scrod, surf and grass and grilled fish fillets. Extensive wine lists and full-service bars are also available at all locations and have been recognized for their philosophy of providing value across all price ranges. The restaurant offers separate menus for lunch and dinner, as well as gluten-free and children`s menus.

Legal Sea Foods is an American restaurant chain[5] of casual seafood restaurants located primarily in the northeastern United States. In 2005, a new type of restaurant, Legal Test Kitchen (LTK), was introduced, with a menu consisting of 50-60% seafood and comparatively lower prices than traditional Legal Sea Foods restaurants. [33] Also in 2005, Legal Sea Foods began offering gluten-free menu options for the first time, offering more dining options to guests with celiac disease. [34] In March 1994, Food Arts Magazine presented the Silver Spoon Award to George and Roger Berkowitz for excellence and awareness of seafood among Americans for 30 years. [23] That same year, Legal Sea Foods also opened its first airport restaurant in Terminal C of Logan International Airport, followed by a location at Philadelphia International Airport.