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Legal Sea Foods was born in 1950 when George Berkowitz opened a fish market in the Inman Square neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts. He opened it adjacent to his father Harry’s grocery store Legal Cash Market where customers were given “Legal Stamps” (forerunners of S&H green stamps) with their purchases. It’s here that the “Legal” name became synonymous with quality and freshness.
In 1968, the Berkowitz family opened its first seafood restaurant, right next to the fish market. The fish was simply prepared, either broiled or fried, and served on paper plates at communal picnic tables. Despite the low-key trappings, the food was second to none and word quickly spread. This early success led to further expansion and now, six decades later with restaurants along the Eastern Seaboard, the family philosophy endures: Legal Sea Foods is a fish company in the restaurant business.
George's son, Roger, has been at the helm since 1992 and has expanded the business into new markets while maintaining the company's focus on its proud tradition and core values. So when we say, "If it isn't fresh, it isn't Legal!," we renew a commitment that has sustained us for over a half-century.
It’s not a fish tale, but a tale of fish 60 years in the making…of a family-owned seafood market that spawned a restaurant company. See the Timewave for an interactive look back. Or view our restaurants’ placemat that details our history.
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About this location: HoursSunday – Saturday 6am – 9pm* Boston – Logan Airport Terminal CWe just upgraded our original location at Logan International Airport to first class! As of January 2013, we moved to a space just past security. You can't miss us – look for the giant fish sculpture at our entryway. Here we offer an all-day menu of New England seafood classics and Legal Sea Foods favorites, providing options for travelers who need a quick layover for food or drink or those who want to wine and dine flight delays. The restaurant's design elements are thematic – a "bubble ceiling" with layers of punched thin metal panels; a "fishing net" fence that acts as a boundary between the restaurant and the terminal's circulation space; and a giant mosaic-tiled fish. At the same time, interior details are also practical – barstools that store carry-on bags underneath and digital boards that display flight information. Boston is known for its seafood and whether traveling to or from the city, you ought to add a stopover for seafood to your itinerary. For those who want a gourmet souvenir, we pack live lobster for travel. * Closing times are an approximation. We close ½ hour prior to the last departing flight. ParkingLand a spot in Logan’s Central Parking Garage or in Economy Parking. Nearby Businesses
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