Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

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   Jose

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined today

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

   Service was very slow. The rest of us had almost finished our dinner before one of us had received their main course.
   

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   Rania

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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

   When I called before I reserved, I was told the salmon used in the sushi and the seafood were wildly caught and not farm raised. Once we arrived there, I appreciated the waiter checking for me and they came back letting me know the seafood used in the sushi and the shrimps I ordered were all farm-raised. (Kuddos to the waiter). Not sure why I paid a high priced meal for farm-raised food? Also, I was hoping to be seated in the nicer area to the left of the reception desk, but we were seated to the right, closer to the restrooms area. Even though I was asked if I was ok with the seat before being seated, I did not know what to expect and said I was ok. Once there, I regretted it.
   

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   George

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   20 reviews

   3.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Disappointed. Fried scallops did not taste fresh and had a rubbery texture. Others in my party were satisfied with their lobster rolls.
   

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   Ulanda

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days 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
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded today

   Hello Ulanda, I apologize that Opentable did not update the closing time for Christmas Day. I will look into thaqt for future spevial days. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM
   

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   David

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   59 reviews

   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Fantastic wait person! Wonderful food! Thank you!
   

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   Colleen

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 December 2024

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

   Excellent food and service! Legal Sea Foods is always consistently great.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded today

   Hello Colleen, Thank you for the wonderful feedback about the food and service on your last visit! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Happy New Year, Amy Murphy GM
   

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   Sande

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   46 reviews

   4.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on 23 December 2024

   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.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Sande, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch combo. It's great to know that our team was able to provide a great experience for you. We understand your concern about the price increase, and we appreciate your understanding as we work on balancing our costs and offering the best value to our customers. We hope to see you again soon and promise to keep the cost in line! Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM
   

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   Susana

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   30 reviews

   4.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   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!
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Susana, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service to be excellent. We're elated that you enjoyed the blackened tuna steak, chowder wonder, Quinoa Pad Thai, and our curry mixed vegetables. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Happy New Year, Amy Murphy GM
   

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   Tina

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   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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    Ron

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    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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