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Legal Sea Foods


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3.5 of 5 stars 28 ratings
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#24 of 146 restaurants in Newton
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: CAD 21-42 ($20-$40)
  • Address: 43 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill Shopping Center, Newton, MA 02467
  • Phone:  6172777300

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3 of 5 stars
GarrettENewton   15 contributions
Jan 2, 2009

If it isn't fresh it isn't legal. That's there motto and I can't argue that it is indeed fresh. However what they are also is inconsistant. This is for any location. I have had really good if not excellent service food and service when dining with my Mom, but also suffered through mediocre service with my boyfirend and an order... more

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4 of 5 stars
XenonNewton   11 contributions
Newton, MA
Nov 30, 2008
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This was the second location after the first one in Imnan Square in Cambridge (or maybe Somerville). It was the first to have menus; before that you read a chalk board. You used plastic plates and utensils and poured your own coffee. Fish was cooked three ways - fried, broiled or steamed. No sauces. Just very fresh simply prepared fish.... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Aug 27, 2008

Always a solid choice but there is definitely better seafood in Boston. more

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3 of 5 stars
swelch   122 contributions
Jun 9, 2008

Has gone downhill from it's heyday, but still good fresh fish more

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5 of 5 stars
tannerduke   123 contributions
Apr 24, 2008

The two experiences have been fantastic - better than the framingham version, always packed - spectacular crab cakes. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 2, 2008

Best fish in Boston and worth the price. Reserve on Open Table and bypass the crowds. more

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2 of 5 stars
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Mar 14, 2008

Must have caught them on a bad night. My soup was lukewarm and the fish-n-chips wasn't fully cooked and somewhat cold. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 13, 2008

We both eat in and take out here. Call ahead for a reservation - they say they'll seat you within 15 minutes of that time. Seafood is consistently good, and they have specials from time to time. They do have a kids menu so adults don't have to save this for a "date night." more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 3, 2008

Its a legal food what can u aspect more. same place as other legal food branches.everything is same,but only different thing is a lot of rich people go there cause the only transportation is taxi or your own car:) more

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Legal Sea Foods Address

43 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill Shopping Center, Newton, MA 02467
Tel: 6172777300
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.