Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Steven

   Greater Boston18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Six of us had a nice lunch. We were not hurried and the food was good, although not exceptional. On the negative side, there was an uncomfortably long delay between the service of the first four meals and the last two.
   

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   Brian VIP

   Greater Boston16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Greenhouse dining area is a nice atmosphere. Will try patio next time. Server was very friendly and efficient.
   

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   Stephen VIP

   Greater Boston21 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Nice, solid pick. Always reliable food and servce. Pleasant way to spend Mother's Day.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Stephen, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a pleasant experience celebrating moms with us. We look forward to providing a reliable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. Thank you for the kind words.We hope to serve you again soon for another memorable meal! Regards, Amy Murphy GM
   

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   Elah

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Food was so yummy and so many options for the kids from the kids menu for only $10
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Elah, We love hearing that you and the family thoroughly enjoyed yourselves on Mother's Day! We look forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM
   

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   Afnaan

   Greater Boston1 review

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   It was Mother’s Day so expect busy which is fine. Food was put together without same normal refinement, it was rushed and a bit sloppy. The main manager floor lady was terrible, rude sitting us and he you could see her stressing in general… unprofessional to say the least, you should train for busy, terrible service by her. Waitress was mid.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Afnaan, I apologize if you mistook my trying to determine how I was going to fit your stroller at a table without making you wait longer for your reservation for rudeness, as that is not my nature. Mother's Day is a day to celebrate the mother of your family, and I did not wish to delay your reservation any longer. We also had many elderly people with walkers, canes, and wheelchairs, so it was important to make sure that we could fit the stroller at your table safely for both your child and guests walking by. Yes, it was a busy day, but that should not detract from your overall experience, and I apologize if you did not find your meals up to the usual Legal standards. I hope you will join us again for an experience more like what you are accustomed to. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM
   

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   Anthony

   Greater Boston8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Ordered Fried Calamari and wife ordered fried Oysters. The fried calamari unlike all past visits were not great, they did not even look like calamari, no rings and dark inside. We think they substituted something else but cannot verify other than saying the were not very good. When wife's meal arrived, the brought RAW oysters instead of usual FRIED oysters she gets often. They had to take them back and she ended up finishing her meal after I was done. I understand they were very busy (Mother's Day) but that type of error really ruined the occasion. If calamari, as we suspect, were not calamari then shame on them for not saying so ahead of time. On the other hand, if they insist they were calamari then they were not good and we could not finish one order split among us. Note that this review is only pertinent to our 5/11/25 visit and not prior ones.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Anthony, Thank you for taking my call. I'm happy that we were able to determine that our newest runner accidentally brought you clam strips rather than the calamari you had ordered. Quite a difference in taste! Once again, I apologize for the mix-up as well as the raw rather than fried oysters. I always suggest making your server aware so that we, as managers, can solve the issue right away in order to enhance rather than detract from your experience. We love our guests to have the best experience, especially on important and busy days like Mother's Day. I hope to see you again soon on your Wife's birthday. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM
   

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   Todor VIP

   Greater Boston9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Consistently high quality, the best oysters anywhere, unbeatable steamed lobster, reasonable prices.
   

   Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Todor, Thank you for the wonderful rating and kind words about your meal! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely,' Amy Murphy GM
   

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   Iza VIP

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Food and service were great, we always enjoyed our meals at Legals.
   

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   Richard

   Tallahassee68 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Excellent food and outstanding service. I will return when in Boston.
   

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    Trace

    Nashville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

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

    Lobster roll and fries were fantastic! Didn’t disappoint.
    

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