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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4
4.4
5241 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4
$31 to $50
Seafood
Chestnut Hill

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Healthy
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 11:00–21:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
  • 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 5,241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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.

5,241 Reviews

  1. Mary Anne

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our group enjoyed celebrating a birthday at lunch today at Legal, Chestnut Hill. We enjoyed our lunch. The food, service and noise level were very good today.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Mary Anne, We love to hear that you enjoyed our food and the service provided by Anna. We couldn't be happier to hear that your birthday celebration was enhanced by dining with us that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon! Regards, Amy Murphy GM

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  2. Cheryl

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and friendly attentive staff. We come here often and are always pleased with the food and hospitality.

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  3. ann

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday lunch with family was amazing food was excellent and service fantastic lovely attentive server

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  4. Daniel

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every time we go to Legal Sea Foods Chestnut Hill, the food is great, the service is terrific, and we leave saying how glad we were that we chose to eat there again. Not the cheapest meal you'll ever have but they consistently get the things right that make for a quality dining experience.

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  5. Patty

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always have good experiences at Legal. We will come again.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded today
    Hello Patty, Thank you for the lovely review! Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  6. Melissa

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The single WORST MEAL EVER! It should just close the doors!! We have been to this location as a Berkowitz ownership. This was over fried and cold scollops Broccoli cold and hard as cement. The manager could care less!! So not surprised.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Melissa, I would like to extend my sincere apologies for your experience last night. I appreciate the honest feedback and take your comments very seriously about the food and overall experience. Would you be kind enough go into the whole experience a little more? Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  7. Bryn

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. The food was fantastic and our server, Jorge, was outstanding.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Bryn, Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We love hearing you had a great time with fantastic food, led by Jorge's outstanding service! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Amy Murphy GM

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  8. Sara

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adam our waiter was awesome, we shared the crab cake combo since I don’t eat scallops but my boyfriend does, they split it in the kitchen which was great. The warm rolls are always delicious and their crab cakes are the best I’ve ever had anywhere, and I’ve tried quite a few. Finished off with my favorite dessert key lime pie which again is the best anywhere(except for a little joint near Miami, where it’s just as good).
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 3 December 2024
    Hello Sara, Thank you for all the kind words about Adam, your server. We couldn't be happier that you were so well taken care of and found your meals to be top-notch. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  9. Nadine

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was fantastic and food and drinks were great!
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 3 December 2024
    Hello Nadine, Thank you for the kind words about your server, Will, and the beverages you had! We look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  10. David

    Greater Boston

    75 reviews

    3.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was awesome as always. Fish and chips must be new recipe as it was overly fried - not lightly battered as in the past.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 4 December 2024
    Hello David, How wonderful to see that you found the service you received awesome! I apologize that your fish and chips were overly fried. I will be sure to alert the kitchen so they may look at the preparation. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, 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 5241 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.

A photo of Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill restaurant

Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4
$31 to $50
Seafood
Chestnut Hill

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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