Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the Mystic

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   Paul

   Kansas City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent and the service timely. It was a bit noisy, but we were able to converse.
   

   Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the MysticResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Paul, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience. Apologies for the noise level, we do have a couple areas that might be a little quieter. Leave us a little note on your next reservation that says quiet area and we will do our best to get you there. Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit! Best, Phil Steele General Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Certainly! Here’s a concise but detailed review: ⸻ Disappointing Experience Our dinner was a complete letdown. Service was painfully slow—drinks took so long that we skipped appetizers altogether. When our entrées finally arrived, they had clearly been sitting in the kitchen, and one was incorrect and had to be sent back. The only reason our food made it to the table at all was because we saw the cook reprimanding our waitress. The restaurant was busy, but there was plenty of staff hustling—except for our server, who was nowhere to be found for long stretches. Given the number of employees on the floor, there was no excuse for the poor service we received. Unfortunately, the delays and lack of attention ruined what should have been an enjoyable meal. Would not recommend.
   

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   ShanteW

   Alabama1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambience and location was very nice. The food was outstanding from the seasoning to the presentation. Definitely will return.
   

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   Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the MysticResponded 1 day ago

   Hey ShanteW, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and location of Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the Mystic! It's fantastic to know that you appreciated the seasoning and presentation of our food. We're glad that we could make your dining experience outstanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks for your kind words! The Management Team
   

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   DebraS

   New Orleans2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service from our server, Debbie. Food was delivered in a timely manner. We didn’t feel rushed. Food quality was okay.
   

   Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the MysticResponded 1 day ago

   Hello DebraS, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service from Debbie. We appreciate your feedback about the food quality and we will certainly take it into consideration and follow up with our chef. We're always striving to improve and provide an exceptional dining experience for our guests at Legal C Bar- Somerville. We hope to see you again soon and promise to strive for an even better experience next time. Best Regards, The Management Team
   

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   Martha VIP

   Greater Boston26 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   food was delicious. our server, Debbie, was very good.
   

   Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the MysticResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Martha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be good at Legal C Bar- Somerville with Debbie. It's always our goal to provide delicious meals and great service to our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Candy VIP

   Caribbean36 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   This location has been a long time staple for me and I have noticed in the last year the quality has continued to go downhill. I have continued to support the restaurant hoping it would get back to the level it once maintained. Well last night will be the last time I will give Legal my hard earned money for dinner! I must say first the staff is the one consistent for this location- I was a regular and they always remember me and gave we a warm welcome. The service staff is attentive and pleasant. That means a lot in today’s restaurant world. The food however has continued to be disappointing. The best part of the meal were the oysters - since they had no part in them as far as cooking goes - however I will say the cocktail sauce was runny and had water in it. Really!!! We also ordered the Tuna Tataki - in previous times they would give you 10 pcs - then it went to 8 pcs and last night was 5 pcs. And the price was no bargain as well as the seaweed was black not green as it should be. So we didn’t touch that at all. We ordered the brussel sprouts with bacon - there were six halves of sprouts in a bowl and mushy. I am not one about large portions however reasonable portions for the price and quality of the food is more important. I don’t mind spending the money for good food. I will not ever eat at a Legal seafood again and it is so disappointing to me since this was a staple for me in my neighborhood. I work to hard for my money to dispose of it here. I have given them more than one opportunity to up the game yet it continues to disappoint. The new ownership should be ashamed of what they have done to this New England institution!
   

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   Jorge VIP

   Greater Boston17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   In our reservation, I'd requested a table beside a window. When we arrived 15 minutes late, & during a snowstorm, instead of apologizing that there were no such tables available (if that was true), the host complained about our lateness & then seated us in the middle of the restaurant, next to the kitchen. Would've been nice to watch the snow falling. Daniella, our server, did a good job, but this turned into a pretty disappointing Valentine's celebration.
   

   Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the MysticResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Jorge. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your Valentine's celebration. We understand the weather conditions made it challenging for everyone, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly use it to improve in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your next visit a more pleasant one. Best regards, Management Team
   

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   Mouhamid

   Greater Boston1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Host and experience was great, little bit confused when we had to wait 15 minutes only for two semi-warm bread rolls. The fish was great but some of the vegetables tasted like they were just boiled and thrown on a plate, no seasoning on them whatsoever. Other than that, good place to enjoy a meal.
   

   Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the MysticResponded on 19 February 2025

   Hello Mouhamid, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Legal C Bar- Somerville. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us, especially the fish. We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the vegetables and the bread. We strive to provide the best quality food and it seems we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration as we continually work to improve our offerings. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Legal C Bar- Somerville Management Team
   

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   Deborah

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and the food was great! In fact although I planned on chowder and baked lobster, after the chowder came, I couldn't eat all the lobster and took the remainder home. Now I have joyful leftover memories. Slept good as well. It was a wonderful experience!
   

   Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the MysticResponded on 19 February 2025

   Hello Deborah, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with us and enjoyed our food and service. We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your feedback is invaluable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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    Nan VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Great, quick service and our meal was brought to us hot and right out of the kitchen. Food was as good as it was decades ago. All fresh fish and tasty sides. Chowder was the best and had just enough pieces of clams and chunks of potatoes. Rolls warm and filling.
    

    Legal C Bar- Somerville, on the MysticResponded on 29 January 2025

    Hi Nan, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Legal C Bar- Somerville. It's great to know that our quick service and fresh food impressed you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers, The Management Team.
    

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