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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

Name: Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill
Address: 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States, 02467
Telephone: (617) 277-7300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

4185 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

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Booked 95 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Sushi
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 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
Taylor DeLeo and Liz Finlay: (888) 905-3570

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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Popular dishes

Oysters of the Day* **$3.50
Cape Cod Littleneck Clams* **$2.50
Colossal Naked Shrimp Cocktail**$18.00
Blackened Raw Tuna Tataki* **$17.00
sesame chili vinaigrette, seaweed salad, wasabi cream
Tuna Poke* **$17.00
avocado crema, ponzu, taro chips
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast* **$18.00
sourdough, cucumber yogurt, red onion, cucumber, everything spice
Chilled Seafood Platter* **$75.00
serves 4: oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, tuna poke

Starters

New England Clam Chowder
- Cup$8.50
- Bowl$10.50
Lobster Bisque
cream sherry
- Cup$10.50
- Bowl$12.50
Crispy Calamari**$17.00
with tartar sauce; Rhode Island (Hot Peppers & Garlic) or Thai (Pineapple & Cashews)
- Rhode Island or Thai$18.00
Fish Tacos$14.50
fried or blackened whitefish, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
Cod Fritters$14.50
salt cod, potatoes, panko crusted, chorizo aioli
Stuffies$14.50
Cape Cod quahogs, chouriço, butter, Ritz crumbs
Legal's Signature Crab Cake$22.50
lump crab, mustard sauce, seasonal salad with pickled onions, radishes, peas, green goddess dressing
Organic PEI Mussels**$17.00
traditional garlic-butter broth, grilled crusty bread
St. Louis Ribs**$16.50
coffee BBQ sauce
Bang Bang Cauliflower & Green Beans$13.00
tempura fried, kung pao sauce (contains peanut oil)

Crispy Fried

Served with french fries and coleslaw

Jumbo Naked Shrimp**$26.00
Grey Sole**$28.00
North Atlantic Sea Scallops**$33.50
New England Clams**
whole-bellied, sweet & petite
- Market
Fisherman's Platter**$38.00
jumbo naked shrimp, sea scallops, local whitefish & calamari
Fish & Chips**$26.00
locally-sourced by our good friend Tory Bramante

LTK

Our Chefs have been hard at work creating new fully composed dishes with some of our most popular seafood and new sides. Please share your feedback with your server or in our online survey!

Organic Sea Harvest Salmon*, Isle of Skye$30.00
yogurt dill marinade, fregola salad, sundried tomato nut pesto, arugula, olives
Mexican Street Cod$29.00
roast corn off the cob, cotija cheese, cilantro, blue corn tortilla
Lemon Caper Grey Sole**$28.00
butter roasted potatoes, green beans
Moroccan Grilled Swordfish Steak**$35.00
red chermoula, hummus, chickpea salad, piparra peppers, naan
Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna*$36.00
Szechuan green beans, cashews, ponzu
LSF Gumbo
andouille sausage, jasmine rice
- Shrimp$26.00
- Chicken$24.50

Legal Classics

New England Baked Haddock - Anna's Way$24.00
buttered crumbs, roasted tomato, herbed rice pilaf, broccoli
Scampi
linguini, tomato, sofrito, lemon cream
- Shrimp$26.00
- Chicken$24.50
Sole Imperial$29.50
lump crabmeat topping, lobster cream
Legal's Signature Crab Cake Combo$39.50
lump crab cake, grilled shrimp, seared scallops, mustard sauce, herbed rice pilaf
Cioppino**$39.50
clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, calamari, whitefish, lobster, tomato broth
Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese
one whole Gulf of Maine lobster, Vermont cheddar, buttered crumbs
- Market
Gulf of Maine Lobster**
steamed or baked with shrimp & scallop stuffing, choice of two sides
- Market

From the Grill

Simply Grilled Organic Salmon* **$30.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Tuna Steak* **$36.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Swordfish Steak**$35.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Cod**$29.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Sea Scallops**$33.50
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Colossal Shrimp**$32.00
includes choice of two sides
Simply Grilled Rainbow Trout**$24.00
includes choice of two sides
Double R Ranch Filet Mignon* **$42.00
brushed with garlic butter, butter roasted potatoes, green beans
Surf & Turf*
above filet mignon paired with your choice of the following:
- Grilled Colossal Shrimp**$54.00
- Sea Scallops**$57.00
- Crab Cake$62.00

Simply Grilled Fish- Enhancements

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Cajun Spice
Citrus Beurre Blanc
Garlic Butter

Sandwiches & Salads

Double R Ranch USDA Prime Bacon Cheddar Burger* **$18.00
applewood smoked bacon, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, french fries & coleslaw
New England Crab Roll**
delicate New England crabmeat with mayo, french fries & coleslaw
- Market
Half Pound Maine Lobster Roll**
warm butter-poached or traditional with lemon mayo, french fries & coleslaw
- Market
Greek Salad**$9.00
tomato, cucumber, feta, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
House Salad**$9.00
local organic leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, sunflower seeds, tomato balsamic or buttermilk blue cheese dressing
Classic Caesar Salad**$9.00
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved romano, creamy dressing
Legal Wedge**$10.00
salmon bacon, iceberg, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese dressing

Top Salads With**

Grilled or Cajun Chicken$7.00
Grilled Steak Tips*$14.00
Grilled or Cajun Colossal Shrimp$12.00
Grilled or Cajun Salmon*$14.00
Grilled or Cajun Tuna*$14.00
Lobster Salad or Crabmeat Salad
- Market

Sides

Coleslaw**$3.50
Herbed Rice Pilaf$6.50
Jasmine Rice**$6.50
Szechuan Green Beans$6.50
red peppers, roasted cashews
Steamed Broccoli**$6.50
Butter Roasted Potatoes**$6.50
French Fries**$6.50
Broccoli au Gratin$8.50
Fregola Salad$6.50
sundried tomato nut pesto
Street Corn$6.50
off the cob, cotija cheese, crema, cilantro

What 4,185 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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marjo
New England
298 reviews
vip
4.0
298 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Been a while since we were here. Service was very good. Good at Legal restaurants are not the same anymore. We had Scallops with Green beans and coleslaw. Not very impressed. Same food was better at Framingham Legal. Calamari Appertizer was good. Don’t know why biggest Seafood chain in New England doesn’t offer Octopus and now dropped Oysters Legal from menu also!
D
Dessert1st
New England
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great outdoor seating
RW
RobertW
Hawaii
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cuisine and service every visit.
AC
AllanC
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scenery of the afternoon was sunny and warm. Service and food were spot on. The entire experience was relaxing and fun
AF
AnnamarieF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food great as usual. Service good. Love the chestnut hill location
BR
BriR
Baltimore
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a graduation dinner - great service!! Put up with a lot of specialized requests - super patient and very nice. Great food!
r
rebeccar
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most wonderful Place to go if you are gluten free. They always take care and take care of Allergies very seriously. We loved sitting on the patio and the bon bins are to die for! Best date place ever - my date did well!
JP
JPdiner
New England
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience2
Amateur hour. That's the only way to describe what we experienced the other evening at this establishment. Dining experiences of this character suggest to me that we really ought not feel any remorse for the closing of restaurants in a Post Covid world. We are spending hard earned money to be entertained and well fed, not being subjected to awful service and a pedestrian dining experience
GT
GenineT
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience2
I almost never write negative reviews about restaurants, but after eating at Legal's for over 30 years, I was stunned at how awful our meal was at the Chestnut Hill branch. There was NOTHING about our meal that resembled the quality of the old Legal. No care was taken in the preparation and everything was completely lacking in freshness and taste. In fact, our meal was SO BAD that it ended up being completely comped. But we weren't after free food, we were after the cuisine that Legal has been known for. Here's a summary: The bang bang cauliflower was greasy and weird, more like some cheesy Tiki place than the old tempura-like Legal recipe. The cauliflower was practically raw and the coating too sweet. My Caesar salad had a tasteless dressing and very stale croutons. Even the Parmesan was more like Velveeta than a quality Italian cheese. For $22.00 I received one under-cooked, cold, not-fresh crab cake full of shell bits with a smear of some sour sauce on the side and some wilted greens. My friend's trout was both cooked to a leathery texture and cold. And her “roasted potatoes” looked like something out of a bag of machine cut Ore Ida spuds from Costco. And gone were the delicious mashed potatoes Legal always offered as a side option. The waitress also had everything delivered at once - a mashup of appetizers and our main food with the "sides" of broccoli and sad-looking potatoes dumped on the plate like a cafeteria serving you'd see in a middle school. The Berkowitzes must be rolling over in their graves. The bathroom was also filthy and my feet actually stuck to the sticky floor. And so we paid nothing for something that was worth less than that. If these new owners can't restore the former standards of the chain, I predict they will shortly be out of business.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Was a lovely celebration of my dad’s 88th birthday. Our server, Page, was excellent!!
l
lulu
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Legal Sea Food has been our favorite restaurant for years. We are both in our 80's and still are able to attend your lovely restaurant. Any of the food we've eaten there has been outstanding. We even celebrated my 81st birthday recently - all our grandchildren were with us and believe me their plates were clean. Thanks again - your help is also wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience2
Menu selection and most dishes seem like they are prepared by high school students! Girls at check in counter and server were all very nice. Lobster rolls are great. Everything else we try on the menu is poorly prepared and very very mediocre!
HP
cHiP
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. The service and food were both excellent.
F
Foodie
New England
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All three Entrees that were ordered Tuna, Swordfish and Sole were amazing. Best meal ever at Legal and We have been going there for years. Extremely attentive Waitstaff.
LW
LWdine
New England
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and amazing service.
C
Catherine
New England
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly and professional staff.
s
suzie2013
New England
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great setting near many nice shops. Our server was attentive. The food was served in a timely manner and it was perfectly cooked with a nice presentation. We couldn't sit outside because of the weather, but the hostess had planned a nice window table for us to make up for it. Will definitely go again and hope to sit outside with the lovely view.
MB
MatthewB
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Mother’s Day dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
Mother’s Day dinner. Very loud. Many orders were incorrect when they arrived to table. 3 small steak tips for kids meal, poor value for $15 meal.
BS
BethS
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a lovely early meal for Mothers Day! Food and service were outstanding!
C
Chill
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! I had the lobster roll & my husband had the lobster Mac & cheese. Everything was made to perfection. We will definitely come back
BN
BostonNewtondiner
New England
135 reviews
vip
4.0
135 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
Not a fan of the ambiance of this location. Food was very good. Came here for the sesame crusted tuna which was very good with excellent spicy green beans. However, tuna was overcooked in a few places. Don’t remove it from the menu! Scallops were very good. Service was spotty, but server was lovely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience1
The service was great, the food was good but my biggest complaint is our table. It seemed to be placed where it does not belong, in the middle of the walkway. People were constantly trying to get by me, bumping into my chair bc of lack of space. I had made a reservation for a party of 5 a week in advance and our table was so cramped, in the middle of where the servers walk to bring the food. It was a hectic place to sit, as if the table was plopped there to squeeze in more seating. But server was great!
p
picky
Orange County
220 reviews
vip
4.0
220 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Waited 11/2 yrs to come back from Ca for Lobster. I went for the big one ($59). It was slightly overcooked which I would not expect . But still good. Wedge salad had some smoked big pieces of salmon. Very hood & interesting. Disappointing that they took off the fish chowder. When I asked the manager she said something about it was a family secret recipe (??). Service was prompt & excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always have a great time when I visit this particular location.
PP
PattyP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I went there because the food is always great, but not this time. I found the swordfish overcooked. Also they have changed the sides and I don't think the new choices are very attractive or healthy. Much better the old menu and preparation. Thanks!
a
angrycat
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone enjoyed their meals - we each had very different items: grilled swordfish, grilled cod, shrimp gumbo - and the quality was incomparable.
RW
RobertW
Hawaii
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh, well prepared seafood with excellent service. One of our favorite restaurants in the Boston area.
CM
CatherineM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
The service was very slow - it took a long time to order & a long time for food to come out - 1 hour from seating to entree for a party of 4 - so the issues is with bot the serving staff & the kitchen. But the food is great if you have time to wait.
LC
LarryC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We appreciate the care and attention that server Brandon provided us.
e
ejop
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Oysters were very good and the special caprese salad was good too. Service was a little spotty but we were not in a hurry. Miss the bigger menu of the real Legal.
S
Sprygran
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Order was just as we liked it. Waiter was solicitous,
L
Lucy5cents
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The lobster rolls were spectacular with a very generous amount of lobster. The fish dishes were superb, probably the freshest fish I have ever eaten. Even the side dishes of broccoli were perfectly cooked.
K
Knurxth
New England
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Overall very good. Suggestion- a tastier corn taco for the fish tacos. REAL corn tacos- organic If possible.
MD
MikeD
New England
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
great service an food, yet a little pricey for the
AT
AndreaT
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Food was great, service a bit slow - perhaps due to staff shortage?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
Great service food was ok compared to other legal restaurants (Boston & Dedham), ambiance table seemed out dated. Exceptional service Atlantic Char very good grilled shrimp room temperature and without grill char otherwise very nice dinner. Will try again.
J
Jack
Las Vegas
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The scallops were great, also liked the New England clam chowder!
JP
JPeater
New England
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Seeing special friends
AD
AudraD
New England
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caught a late dinner after a long day. Legal’s never disappoints. Always great food and great service!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill using the Order Online button. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill also 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 4185 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.