Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.3 (5674)

$31 to $50

Seafood

55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.3

$31 to $50

Seafood

Chestnut Hill

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 72 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

Located in Chestnut Hill's The Street, our two-story establishment is home to our fish market and restaurant with a large raw bar, open kitchen, bar with retractable glass walls, private event space, and a patio overlooking Hammond Pond. Whether dining upstairs, grabbing Legal to-go, or shopping at our market, it's a seafood haven that you won't want to miss. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(617) 277-7300
Website
https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/chestnut-hill-the-street/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Whether you’re hosting a get-together, a full family feast, or putting on an office party, let us take care of the cooking with our impressive menu of delicious catering options. Order Legal Sea Foods favorites like Half Pound Lobster Rolls or New England Clam Chowder by the gallon or quart.
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
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Our favorite fresh Boston-based seafood restaurant @legalseafoods 🦞 This time we visited the Legals Chestnut Hill location. This meal never disappoints 👏 And Legal Sea Foods’ oyster festival deal is happening all of October! Every Tuesday, guests can get $1 oysters at any location 🦪 Drinks: Spicy cucumber margarita, dirty blue cheese olive martini, Cosmo Food: Crab cake (a Legals signature), mussels, famous bread rolls and butter, torched scallop roll, classic Caesar salad with lobster salad, yellowfin tuna nori-chili crust with broccoli and jasmine rice, lobster rolls with coleslaw and fries and garlic spinach and jasmine rice, sides of street corn off the cob and sesame and soy roasted broccoli The next time you’re craving a seafood feast, you must check out one of the iconic Legal Sea Foods locations 🦀🦑🥢

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill.

4.3

(5674)

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill is cherished for its consistently "delicious fresh fish" and "great cocktails." Patrons rave about the "fun meeting place" atmosphere and "attentive service," making it a favorite spot for special occasions. The "oyster specials" and "lobster rolls" are standout highlights.

5,674 Reviews

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Richard
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a wonderful meal at Legal Seafood. Their gluten free options are amazing as they offer GF to start and there are numerous options available on the menu. The fish is fresh and well prepared. Service is attentive to the right level. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and will return to Legal for a meal in the future!
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Lakshmi
Greater Boston14 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was bad - my grilled shrimp were so rubbery that I didn’t finish. Thankfully the gracious manager comped it. Soggy fries. My cocktail was watery. My husband said his cioppino broth was tasty but the shellfish was rubbery. The shrimp dumplings were tasteless. What’s happened to Legal Seafoods?! It was always our go-to place for out of town guests who craved Boston seafood. No more. Sad.
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Sam
Greater Boston5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 31 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
not like the old legal; my fish was overcooked; the vegetable were meager and not flavorful
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Sheila Gold
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love going to Legals—the food is consistently great, and it’s a fun meeting place for me & my friends!
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Christophe Gold
Toronto / Ontario13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited Legal's to take advantage of their October Oysterfest (only on Tuesdays). Deliciuous raw bar, oysters Rockefeller, and a pasta dish with fried oysters. Great service, and we appreciated the restaurant dealing with our late arrival due to traffic congestion from a serious accident.
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 31 October 2026
Hello Christophe, Thank you for celebrating October Oysterfest with us! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the raw bar, Oysters Rockefeller, and the pasta with fried oysters. Those are some of our favorites too. We know getting here wasn't easy with the traffic, and are happy we could still honor your reservation time. We also hope everyone involved in the accident you encountered along the way is okay. Sincerewly, Amy Murphy GM
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Veronika
Greater Boston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was very slow, and my husband got sick from these stuffed clams he ordered.
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Tad
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was great. Love the menu love the options. Super tasty.
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 26 October 2026
Hello Tad, Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed the food and the service. We take pride in offering a menu with lots of options, so it is wonderful to hear you loved the variety and found everything super tasty. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Amy Murphy GM
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Liat Gold
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always 👍 we celebrated 2 family birthdays last night. Great company, delicious food, good times. You can’t go wrong with Legal at the street. We will be back
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 26 October 2026
Hello Liat, Happy Birthday to the birthday boys! 🎉 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service provided by Nat, great company, and all the memorable moments. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next special occasion! Warm Regards, Amy Murphy GM
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Karen Gold
Greater Boston23 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent and we really enjoyed the lunch however $150 for 3 all in with tip (and no alcohol) is an expensive lunch. The food was good but at those prices can’t go more often. Perhaps you should consider having lunch specials like other restaurants in the area offer
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 26 October 2026
Hello Karen, Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed both the service from, Nick and your lunch. We understand your concerns regarding pricing and appreciate your perspective. We do offer a variety of lunch options, including our chowder or lobster bisque paired with a half sandwich, which many guests find to be a great value. We hope you'll visit us again and have the opportunity to explore some of our other menu selections. Regards, Amy Murphy GM
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Kira
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful lunch for my birthday, with wonderful service.
Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillResponded on 26 October 2026
Hello Kira, Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your birthday! We're so glad you enjoyed the lunch and that the service helped make the day special. It means a lot to hear that. We would love to welcome you back whenever you want to celebrate again. Regards, Amy Murphy GM
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