Eddy Signature Stuffed Clams

Our appetizer order was the Eddy Signature Stuffed Clams. The clam shells were filled with roasted corn and ground chourico and crumbles topped with a tabasco aioli. 

Ernie also ordered the “Soup of the Moment” as a starter, which was Fish Stew with large chunks of cod fish and potatoes in a light cream broth.

Of course, Ernie ordered The Special for his entree.   The sea bass special was a well-browned, pan-seared fish, oven finished and plated Portuguese style on a tomatoes, onion and summer squash.  I was told that it was delicious.

The best fried scallops on the planet

For my entree, I ordered the Fried New Bedford Sea Scallops with hand-cut french fries and Eddy slaw.  These scallops were the most amazing fried sea scallops that I have ever eaten.  They were so savory and sweet and scallopy.  I know, scallopy isn’t a real word, but imagine the most flavorful scallop on the planet, that is my definition of scallopy.  The accompanying Eddy slaw was finely shredded cabbage and carrots with a subtle dressing.  Old news, I’m a big fan of french fries. So when I say, I was uninspired by the somewhat greasy hand-cut fries, you might take the comment with a grain of salt.

Because Ernie appreciates an after dinner coffee and something sweet, we like at least look at the desserts.  The dessert menu includes a limited assortment of home-style sweets.  He decided to order a rocket fuel coffee and creme brulee, and enjoyed them both.

As we finished up, there was live music playing outside on the dock and we decided to head out to listen for a while. It was a pleasant finish to an enjoyable dinner.  We’ll be back soon Back Eddy.

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Legal Oysters from Duxbury, Nantucket Sound and British Columbia

We decided to start with oysters.  They had a nice assortment to choose from and we thought we would try a few different varieties.  Our bartender, Jessica, was very knowledgeable and made some oyster recommendations.  We ordered the Merry Duxbury oysters, which we have enjoyed at other local restaurants; they are briny with a full and pleasantly sweet flavor and these were my favorite.  We also ordered Wianno oysters from Nantucket Sound, MA which were also nicely briny with a clean flavor.  The Kusshi from Deep Bay, British Columbia are small and plump in a deep shell and have a mild brine with a very clean, almost lack of, flavor.

A lovely piece of lobster from the Legal Seafood casserole in sherry garlic butter sauce.

For his main dish, Ernie selected the seafood casserole including shrimp scallops, lobster and an undisclosed white fish with sherry garlic butter sauce and Ritz cracker crumb topping.

Legal Surf & Turf

Surf & Turf – 6 oz filet, seared scallops and shrimp. The scallops tasted better tasting than they looked.  The french fries and onion rings were good.  I think shrimp is my least favorite shellfish but it came with the Surf & Turf so I had to try it.  It was a bit overcooked but had a decent flavor. The turf was a quality fillet and flawlessly grilled to medium as requested.  Topped with herbed butter, the steak had a very strong and smokey char-grilled flavor, which I found uncomplimentary but I’m sure there are many who like it that way.

The Cappuccino was delicious, even without sugar, with a smooth texture, a delicate layer of foam and a fragrant dash of cinnamon.

Legal Seafood’s Boston Cream Pie with toffee crunchies.

Cappuccino lightly frothed with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Not what comes to mind when you think Boston cream pie, but the flavors were all there and gracefully topped with a fudgey chocolate sauce, and delightfully accessorized with toffee almond crunch.

Ernie and I have enjoyed dining at a number of Legal Seafoods restaurants and I think the 30 Forbes Road location in Braintree is my new favorite.

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