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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.5 (5347)
$31 to $50
Seafood
55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 169 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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
  • 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
    Fruittie Nguyen: (617) 530-9432
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,347 people are saying

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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service," and a diverse seafood menu, featuring "delicious clam chowder" and "perfectly prepared" swordfish. Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and "warm atmosphere," making it a cherished spot for seafood lovers. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a go-to for "great food and ambiance."

5,347 Reviews

  1. Valerie VIP

    San Antonio63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is reliably good. Nothing really creative but good quality of the seafood.

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  2. Paul VIP

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food at Legal Seafood has declined over the years. They’re trying to cover too broad of a menu instead of sticking to their core competency. Service was slow but I think they’re understaffed. There are many other good seafood options.

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  3. Sandra VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    45 minutes to receive drink after ordering. Not enough wait staff on a Wednesday night at 7 p.m.???

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  4. ZITA VIP

    Greater Boston313 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious. We had fried scallops and clams. Our server was so nice and efficient.

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  5. Rochelle VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the food was good-fish fresh and well cooked, sauce and sides quite tasty. My only problem: the rolls, which are usually so good, were stale. A disappointment.

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  6. Shirley VIP

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered oysters; one was bad. Food was okay, not great. Service was terrific. We had a good time.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Shirley, Thank you for the honest feedback. While we are elated that you found the service to be terrific but do wish that you found your meals equally so. Other than the one-off oyster what else could we improve on with the meal you had? We truly appreciate all feedback. Sincerely, Amy Murphy

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  7. Steven VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Legal Seafoods is one of the best restaurants in Chestnut Hill…… We dine there often
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Steven, Thank you kindly for the kind words and wonderful review! We look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  8. Christopher

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    overall excellent though lobster roll had only bland ( older?) lobster meat.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you found our service excellent and enjoyed your overall experience but we're sorry to hear that your lobster roll did not meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver fresh, high-quality seafood to our customers, and we're disappointed to hear that our lobster meat did not meet the standards you've come to expect. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to make mention of it.We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon and provide you with a better dining experience. Regards, Amy Murphy GM

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  9. Joan

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most fantastic experience. Our waitress was just terrific. The food, delicious. We will most certainly be back.
    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Joan, Thank you for the wonderful review and kind words about your server Kaydia. We look forward to repeating your fantastic experience on your next visit. Sincerely, Amy Murphy GM

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  10. Lisa VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this location! Esepecially on a nice day with the windows open. :-)

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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 4.5 stars by 5347 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 169 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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