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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4
4.4
5270 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood 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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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–21:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 277-7300
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,270 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

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AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill offers a "great dining experience" with consistently "delicious food" and "excellent service." The ambience is "great," and the location provides a pleasant setting. Frequent patrons appreciate the "wonderful staff" and the restaurant's attention to detail, ensuring a satisfying visit every time.

5,270 Reviews
  1. Michael

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great. Food was tasty. We miss the Berkowitz family. It was so much better when they owned it.

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  2. Jill

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Bad experience. We checked in and were told we would have to wait a few minutes. 20 min later, no table. I asked at the desk, and host insisted he had seated us. Salads came with entrees despite us asking for salads first. The corn side was canned corn. The seafood casserole was watery. Service was slow, and it just seemed that no one cared. We used to eat at Legal a lot, but this will be the last time. It has really gone downhill.

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  3. heidi

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gluten free options. We appreciate that very much.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello heidi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our gluten-free options and the effort the team put into making sure all our guests could enjoy their meals. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Amy Murphy GM

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  4. Harvey

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always predictably great food and service. Even small things like water being refilled without ever asking or extra napkins without asking make Legal Seafood an all time favorite. The separate kitchen for allergies assures gluten-free is truly gluten-free.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Harvey, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you've consistently enjoyed both our food and service. Your kind words about our gluten-free menu are greatly appreciated. We're always looking to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  5. Charles

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual …. good Food !! It’s a “regular” on our list of restaurants.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Charles, We love hearing that we are a regular in your list of restaurants to visit! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Amy Murphy GM

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  6. Robert

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    232 reviews

    3.0

    232 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Not up the legal standards at other locations I’ve been too . Still , it’s good fresh fish
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Robert, Thank you for taking the time to leave an honest review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our fresh fish. However, we're sorry to hear that our standards didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate any thoughts on what we could do to further enhance your next visit. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  7. Donna

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have always loved legal seafood and usually celebrate special occasions there. Check in was very hectic and confusing. Service was good as usual and the wait staff were helpful and pleasant. The entree I ordered, grilled scallops, was rather tasteless and rubbery. The sides were delicious as was the fried calamari appetizer. Cauliflower appetizer was excellent.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Donna, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent dining experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoy our food and service, and we're sorry to hear that the scallops didn't meet your expectations. As always, we appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Amy murphy GM

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  8. Rob

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Chowder day was packed and the food was good not great. Chowder could have been hotter and the service was a bit slow and orders were incorrect but they were quick to fix.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Rob, Yes, Chowder was busy, everyone loves our chowder! We apologize that the chowder was not piping hot and for the slower service and the order mix-up. We'll certainly address these issues with our team to ensure a better experience in the future. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  9. kim

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great sushi rolls and excellent crabcake…service was excellent. Lively and fun atmosphere
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Kim, We love to hear that you enjoyed our sushi rolls and crabcake. It's great to know that our service met your expectations. We strive to create a lively and fun atmosphere for our guests, and we're glad you appreciated that. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  10. TaliC

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars at legals for almost 30 years. The service has been great, same with the food. We always sit at the bar.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello TaliC, We're thrilled to hear that we are a regular spot for you and that you've enjoyed our service and food for the past 30 years. It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're delighted that you appreciate our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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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 5270 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 49 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
  • Area
    Chestnut Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–21:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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