Definitely Legal

Legal Seafoods, the eponymous North Shore restaurant, continues to rise when others with similar heritage fall.

And the secret is a constant evolution, despite its size and legacy stores. 

So it was with no little excitement that we dined at the reopening of the Peabody, North Shore Mall Legal - closed for three months of renovations.  And in a way a little fear - this the setting for 20 years of family gatherings and well developed staff familiarity.  

We are not, as you can imagine, easily pleased guests. 

The refit is without a doubt a success.  The bar area has quadrupled in size, yet without seriously deminiahing the dining space. And miracle of miracles, many of the original staff have returned. And rumors have confirmed to be true that Billy, the legendary bar tender has returned in a managerial role.

Most importantly the menu has taken the best from both Test Kitchen and C Bar (fried pickles aside).

But the miracle of miracles is the return of the famed 'Blue Cheese Salad' - a simple sounding but delicious concoction, always better served with Maine Lump Crab on top.  A small but key #taketheworld tip, especially if you ask for it 'dry' vs dressed.

So pull up a comfy bar chair and enjoy the continued rebirth of Legal.