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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4 (5406)
$31 to $50
Seafood
55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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 5,406 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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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill shines with its "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Diners appreciate the "great atmosphere" and consistent quality, especially for seafood lovers. The children's menu is a hit with families. Although there are occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "favorite destination" for both locals and visitors alike.
5,406 Reviews

  1. James VIP

    Greater Boston160 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration for my wife along with my daughter and one of my brothers and his family. Great appetizers, entrées and desserts. Our server; Luke, took great care of our group and read the table accordingly. We enjoyed the experience and frankly you can’t ask for me. The old saying on the seafood is true; “if it isn’t fresh, it isn’t Legal”. Thank you Legal’s Team for another great meal.

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  2. Jack VIP

    Greater Boston74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted promptly and seated at the desired section as requested on our reservation. Appetizers and entrees were delicious. Katherine provided very professional and personable service. A very well run LSF location.

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  3. Stephen

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great service. May be one of the best Legal Seafood locations.

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  4. Stephen VIP

    Greater Boston90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    always consistent. No complaints. Chowder was especially good today.

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  5. Noreen

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service a little slow since it was busy.

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  6. Carole

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The grilled salmon came out perfect very moist!

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  7. Fred

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was not great. Legal is not the same as it used to be. Disappointing.

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  8. ann VIP

    Greater Boston52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was amazing food was delicious and service outstanding

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  9. Dennis

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Afraid it was an off-night for our server who, while we were slow to decide what to order, was MIA through most of our meal. We ordered a second round of drinks and he forgot one of them. I had to go to the hostess station to have them go search him out. To be clear, this was an anomaly. I've been here multiple times and this was the first time I've had an issue.

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  10. Lawrence VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall disappointed. Food took nearly 45 min to arrive and then both appetizers and main dishes arrived simultaneously. Then we were told my son’s meal was no longer available, he ordered another entree, and then the original order was delivered. Was not the type of experience I expect from Legal.

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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 5406 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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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 82 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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