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Legal Sea Foods, Chestnut Hill Bar - Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4
4.4
5252 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Our two-story fish emporium elevates the 40-year legacy of our original location in Chestnut Hill (a few doors down from where we are now). Here we feature a large raw bar, open kitchen and glass-enclosed lounge. In warmer months, we retract the lounge’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars. And we open our patio, overlooking Hammond Pond, for al fresco dining. Join us upstairs at our restaurant or shop our fish market on the first floor.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 277-7300
  • Website
    http://www.legalseafoods.com/Restaurants/Chestnut-Hill-Chestnut-Hill-Shopping-Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 530-9432
  • Location
    55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Neighborhood
    Chestnut Hill
  • Cross street
    Route 9 and Hammond Street
  • Parking details
    Land a parking spot in the rear lot right in front of our door.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,252 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill offers a classic dining experience with standout clam chowder and a variety of fresh seafood dishes. Many guests praise the "great food and service," with mentions of attentive staff like TJ and Amber. While some diners note inconsistencies in food quality, the majority enjoy "delicious seafood" and the welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant also features a beautiful outdoor seating area and meets "allergy precautions with professional care." Overall, Legal Sea Foods remains a reliable choice for a satisfying seafood meal.

5,252 Reviews

  1. Ulanda

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed that on OpenTable it did not indicate that the restaurant would be closing 15 minutes after I would schedule seating time

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  2. Colleen

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Legal Sea Foods is always consistently great.

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  3. Sande

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch combo but they raised the price since two weeks ago by $5 or $10 for 2.

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  4. Susana

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the backened tuna steak. It was coocked to perfection. The chowder wonderfull as usual. We enjoyed the new side dishes: Quinoa Pad Thai (absolutely delicious) and the Curry mixed vegetables. Our waiter was very attentive and cordial, excellent service. We will be back!

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  5. Tina

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    ok quality innovation service have slipped. But prices up. Sad. it's not fine dining anymore as it once was in the past. Used to be great at preparing any type of fish, shell fish on menu. Understand it changed owners in last few years, and the difference shows.

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  6. Ron

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Still decent seafood but Legal has gone downhill since the Berkowitz family sold it. Very plain menu. Meals were ok but not top notch.

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  7. David

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience at Legal. Delicious food. Great ambience and view.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago
    Hello David, We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great dining experience. Your kind words about our delicious food, great ambiance, and view are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Happy Holidays, Amy Murphy GM

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  8. claudia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service! I enjoy going to Legal Sea Foods!
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Claudia, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service on your recent visit. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Happy Holidays, Amy Murphy GM

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  9. Alice

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I am usually a fan of this restaurant, but the quality of the food has declined. The tuna was overcooked, the scallops were nonexistent and swimming in butter and the fried calamari was cold. Overall, a disappointment.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Alice, We're sorry to hear that your recent experience didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food quality and it seems we missed the mark on this occasion. We appreciate your feedback on the tuna, scallops, and calamari. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  10. Tasia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liked the bar area. Good location too.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Tasia, Thank you for the kind review. Happy Holidays, Amy Murphy GM

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 277-7300.

Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill is rated 4.4 stars by 5252 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today

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Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 9 and Hammond Street
  • Neighborhood
    Chestnut Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Land a parking spot in the rear lot right in front of our door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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