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Legal Sea Foods, Chestnut Hill Bar - Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA

Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4
4.4
5247 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
20:00
Booked 70 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 5,247 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

NoiseModerate

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.

5,247 Reviews
  1. David

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience at Legal. Delicious food. Great ambience and view.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello David, We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great dining experience. Your kind words about our delicious food, great ambiance, and view are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Happy Holidays, Amy Murphy GM

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  2. claudia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service! I enjoy going to Legal Sea Foods!
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Claudia, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service on your recent visit. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Happy Holidays, Amy Murphy GM

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  3. Alice

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I am usually a fan of this restaurant, but the quality of the food has declined. The tuna was overcooked, the scallops were nonexistent and swimming in butter and the fried calamari was cold. Overall, a disappointment.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Alice, We're sorry to hear that your recent experience didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food quality and it seems we missed the mark on this occasion. We appreciate your feedback on the tuna, scallops, and calamari. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  4. Tasia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liked the bar area. Good location too.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Tasia, Thank you for the kind review. Happy Holidays, Amy Murphy GM

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  5. Audrey

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our reservation was for 7:45 PM. We waited about 15 minutes before being seated, which was not a big deal as it was a Friday night. After being seated, we waited approximately 22 minutes before a server came over to greet us. In which time we put in our appetizer and drink order along with the water in rolls that the server said he would bring over. Quite a bit of time past before we received our drinks which will now watered down. Followed by our appetizer. We had to hunt down the server in order to get water. Our server disappeared multiple times and not only did he neglect our table, but the surrounding tables. Our main course was delicious. However, we did not get to order a second drink or dessert, because the server disappeared multiple times. We sat with dirty dishes on our table during our entire stay. I had to stand up and put my coat on and hold my credit card up in order to get the service attention that we were ready to leave. Because it took so long for the server to even circle back to our table we did not take our uneaten food.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 15 December 2024
    Hello Audrey, I apologize for your recent experience dining with us. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations, especially with the service you received. We pride ourselves on our attentive and friendly service, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  6. RALPH

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started with a sangria, sushi and bread. The salmon was perfectly prepared. Finished with Bon Bons
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Ralph, We're thrilled that you enjoyed your meal and that the salmon was a hit! We'll always take every precaution to ensure our guests with allergies can enjoy a meal safely. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Happy Holidays, Amy Murphy GM

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  7. Mary Anne

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    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 on 11 December 2024
    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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  8. Cheryl

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    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.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 14 December 2024
    Hello Cheryl, We love that you are constantly pleased with the food and hospitality on your visits with us. We're always here to provide a friendly and attentive service. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thanks for your kind words and high ratings! Happy Holidays! Amy Murphy GM

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  9. ann

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 14 December 2024
    Hi Ann, We love to hear that you and your family enjoyed your Sunday lunch. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back for more amazing meals and fantastic service. Amy Murphy GM

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  10. Daniel

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    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.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 14 December 2024
    Hello Daniel, We love hearing that all your experiences dining with us are wonderful. Your compliments about our food and service truly make our day! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Happy Holidays, 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 5247 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
20:00
Booked 70 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 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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