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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4
4.4
5286 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 80 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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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
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 5,286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill is celebrated for its "great gluten free options," consistently "excellent food and service," and "wonderful staff." Diners praise the "fresh and delish" seafood and the "lively and fun atmosphere." While some noted service speed issues, the attentive staff often ensures a positive experience.
5,286 Reviews
  1. Alice

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very elegant location. Food is wonderful and the service excellent. Great to bring kids too as my son got a toy lobster, coloring activity and popcorn! I enjoyed my striped bass with pomegranate chutney. Highly recommend!

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  2. William

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great! But it was the service and attentiveness by the entire staff that made our experience memorable. And our server Kaylia was fantastic!!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty good. Some tables are a bit dark with little lighting
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello! Thank you for the 5-star rating! I apologize that you found where you were sitting to be a little darker than you like. On your next visit ask to sit in a more lit area and we will certainly make it happen. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  4. Andrea

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lunch combo is a great idea and good value for money. I would suggest offering a combo alternative to French fries such as extra coleslaw or salad.

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  5. Tim

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood. Ordered the crab cake appetizer for my lunch and it was more than enough for the meal. Excellent!
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Tim, So happy to hear that you Valentine's Day experience was excellent! We look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  6. RALPH

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fresh, and full of flavor. My red sangria was divine, and we topped it off with some vanilla bon bons.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 6 days ago
    Hello RALPH, Thank you for the wonderful and kind review! We love to hear that you found your food to be fresh and full of flavor. We appreciate such kind feedback and look forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  7. Debbie

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish is always great and I enjoyed the $2 bowl of clam chowder as part of the promotion “Legal Experience”. I do however miss the quinoa side dish and REALLY miss the old shrimp scampi dish with tomatoes and mushrooms. Please consider bringing these back!!
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Debbie!, We love to hear that you enjoyed our $2 bowl of clam chowder with the Legal Experience promotion. We're sorry to hear that our the shrimp scampi dish wasn't as enjoyable as it used to be. Next time you visit ask your server if the kitchen could add tomatoes and mushrooms to the dish! We really appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  8. Logan

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service could have been a little more attententive, other than food and ambience was good

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  9. Julia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great 39 birthday party had lots of fun I will g again
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 4 February 2025
    Hello Julia, We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great time on your birthday. We always aim to provide a fun and memorable dining experience for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations and future outings! Kind Regards, Amy Murphy GM

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  10. Lily

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was excellent but food was just okay. My food was bland and overcooked. I would’ve liked to see white tableclothes on the tables.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 4 February 2025
    Hello Lily, We're elated to hear that your server, Areia, impressed you, but we're sorry to hear that your food didn't meet your expectations. We take your feedback about the blandness of the dish to heart and will share it with our culinary staff. We look forward to seeing you again soon for a more flavorful dining experience 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 5286 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
19:00
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 80 times today

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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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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