The restaurant itself was nice but the service was average and the food was average as well. I will say the shrimp and lobster on the seafood tower was terrific but everything else was as average at best. The crab cake was dry, the chowder lacked seasoning and was rather bland. The servers got things out quickly for our party of 7 but they seemed unhappy to be at work that evening. read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - Seafood tower - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Lunch at Legal C Bar for two was just their famous clam chowder and a glass of wine. The restaurant is located next to a shopping strip. Inside is very spacious and clean. Service was very quick. I recommend Legal for lunch or dinner. read more

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Great food and wine selection, but who set up the TVs? At least four seats at the bar had the same view of nothing! read more

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You can not go wrong with legal seafood. We have been coming here for years. The food is consistent on the service is always pleasant and consistent as well. Fish tacos is one of my favorites although I would modify the recipe a little bit. Baked haddock is always good as well. Fish and chips can be better. It is a family friendly place. Try to avoid coming during the lunch rushed hour because parking would be difficult. Overall it is a good place to keep coming back to. read more

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"Now it's a legal matter, baby You got me on the run" (The Who) The Dedham location of the Legal Seafoods chain is in the center of the impressive Legacy Place shopping center. The dining room was quite large with a bar in the center of the room. We had a party of four for lunch -our two grandkids, my wife and myself. Shortly after we were seated, we had the pleasure of meeting Madison -our fantastic server. She was as pleasant and attentive as anyone, but what made her stand out was the way she interacted with our young lunch guests. She was really amazing. Our grandkids were busy working on their paper placemat crossword puzzles when Madison brought over four complimentary rolls and butter. They disappeared pretty fast. The Children's Menu was a good deal, with a choice of an appetizer (fruit cup, popcorn, or carrot sticks), a main (burger, chicken sandwich, grilled cheese, or a pasta), a grilled entrée (salmon, beef, chicken), a fried entrée (fish sticks, chicken fingers, popcorn shrimp) and a choice of two sides (veggies, fruit, fries, rice, slaw, or applesauce). Those Kiddie Meals rock with a ton of food and choices for $9-$12. Our youngsters went with the popcorn shrimp and a Mac and Cheese, and both were gobbled up. What's hysterical is that popcorn is offered as an appetizer. And the popcorn shrimp is served in a popcorn container with (what else?) Popcorn! My wife and I went to the Lunch Special Menu and found some great values. For $16-$25, you can get a petit sandwich, cup of clam chowder or lobster bisque, fries, and coleslaw. Our lunches were excellent. We ordered a Petit Lobster roll with clam chowder ($25) and a Petit Shrimp Salad Roll with Lobster Bisque ($18). Both of the soups were served piping hot and loaded with seafood. The sandwiches were served on a warm griddled brioche roll and also had a very generous serving of shrimp and lobster. Our lunches were good values, the pricing was fair, Madison was fantastic, and our grandkids had a blast. Easy Five Stars for our stellar consumer experience. read more

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I love legal sea foods and have been coming here for a long time. Their clam chowder is amazing. I got the grain bowl this day which I really liked. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Solid food, always consistent. Good spot for large groups. Servers are very friendly. read more

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I am amazed by their freshness of their seafood and side dishes. Very surprised that they only have below 4 on rating. The oysters we have was one of the freshest that I ever had on East coast. The lobster roll was so good and lobster were in large chunks. Side dishes were really good too, roasted mushrooms were not oily like many other restaurants, quinoa was pretty flavorful with nuts and vegetables. The service in this location was very good, our servers were very attentive. The parking was very crowded even at 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. However, the restaurant has a good vibe of lovely blueish lighting and Bar sits in the middle of the restaurant, and with good number of TV screens. ***Went back again today for a to go order, lobster roll is also very delicious when enjoyed at my hotel room. Fish and Chips was so impressively delicious (very light batter and wow on how fresh the fish was). Unfortunately, the restaurant staff forgot about upgraded side dishes of roasted mushrooms and quinoa; I got fries and coleslaw read more

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We came on a work trip for dinner. The seafood was amazing. The crab cake was moist and flaky. The bang bang cauliflower was perfectly crispy with a slight kick. Our server was attentive and spunky. The adjustable table was neat. It gave us plenty of room as there were 6 of us. read more

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your bartender has no type of customer service every time I come in there she gives attitude and I can only assume it's because of the color of my skin. It drives me insane if you don't like to serve Black people then you shouldn't be behind a bar, find somebody else with better customer service. read more

Came here for a birthday dinner. We made a reservation and got your table quickly. However it took them a long time for us to even get water. Food did take a long take to come out as well. The crab cake was tasty and paired nicely with the sauce and salad. I did wish the plating was a bit nicer for this dish. I got the crispy fish sandwich and it did come a bit soggy. The fries were delicious and the fish itself was good. The ambiance was good and had great music playing. read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - Crispy Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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I ordered the harvest salad and fish sandwich. The fish sandwich was amazing! The restaurant atmosphere was great and my server, Rachel, was awesome. I highly recommend going with family or friends. read more

Probably one of the worst, if not THE worst experience dining I've ever had. Let's start from the beginning - from the time we (the person I was with) and I were sat, it took 11 minutes to even be greeted. And to even get water, almost 15 from the moment we sat down. The waitress "greeted" us by walking by, and saying "I'll be with you in a minute". Literally just walked by us - no real acknowledgment. When she came over, did not even tell us her name. She asked us if we wanted to get anything to drink. We said "not right now we are still looking" and she then walked away. She came back, and we brushed it off. The person I was with asked about the N/A rose. All the server said was "it's bubbly". We asked is it sweet and she said "yes". The drink we did order, took maybe 10 minutes to come out (it was not busy at all, we were one of maybe 12 tables in the entire restaurant at this moment). The manager overheard us (the person I was with) talking and came over and asked what's wrong. We told her what had happened and felt rushed and couldn't even finish a sentence before the server walked away. That manager apologized, did not come back to check up on us. So when we did order, we got oysters and a clam chowder. The oysters were good, the clam chowder was cold. The best part of the ENTIRE meal was the young man who brought out the oysters - first person there who spent more than 15 seconds at the table telling us which oysters were which. Last two things - one the bread. Not that it was not good, but after I was finishing it, a different young man came with more and literally, and I mean literally tilted the next two pieces onto the plate and walked away - without asking also if we wanted more. And last, when the bill came, the server, she stood over our shoulder while we paid and felt like we were being watched. Service: 0/10. I've served and understand people have bad days but this was just awful. Especially 15 minutes pretty much to even get water Food: 8/10. Clam chowder is a favorite - just wish it was warmer. Oysters were amazing! read more

i took friends to legal in dedham tonight. we had a great server (kristin) but the food was mediocre at best snd the prices truly obscene. i am a long tine legal devotee but inwill not go back. i dont like being ripped off or taken advantage of. tourists you can do much better for much less money. dont bother to go.. read more

I'm not one to eat seafood as often as I can, instead I treat it like a deserved or delicacy meal. You really can never go wrong eating at (most) Legals. This particular Legal is great and I branched out from my typical meal and had: Sea Scallops (so good, recommended forsure) Lobster Bisque (good) read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - Sea Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

We came here at 3 PM on a Sunday. I had to emphasize 3 PM so that you all know it was not a crowded time of the day. However, it took an hour from when we seated to when the food came out. We ordered broccoli together with the kids menu for my friend's son. They brought the food out without the broccoli and when being asked, they said they were working on the broccoli. 30 minutes later we still did not have the broccoli and we lost trust on the waitress. We then asked the host and they found that pour thing of broccoli was sitting there waiting to be brought out a long time ago. Because of the open kitchen concept, I saw they were then trying to reheat it, because that pour thing was then already too cold to be served. And guess what? The little kid already finished his tuna meal without the broccoli. This is not acceptable at all. And they were not even busy! read more

The food is always so good! And the drinks are also amazing. Alex the bartender is always a delight!

Exceptional meal here. The scallops were very good! Our server was attentive and the cocktails were on point! read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - Fisherman Platter - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

While waiting for my Apple Genuis appointment, I went in here for a quick bite. The last time I was in a Legal seafood was years ago. I used to like them, but then they started to decline in quality of food (at least in RI). But this was in MA and I was hungry. The bar had a few people at it, and it was nice and cool after being outside. I sat at the bar and ordered a cup of New England Clam Chowder. $8.50 for a cup was high, but it was really pretty good. There were LOTS of chopped clams, and the potatoes were cooked through (a big pet peeve of mine.) The flavor was treally good . The only negative was there was some clam grit in it :( The bartender couldn't have been more pleasant, and quickly took my order. He was back in 10 minutes with my cup of chowder and a plate with 2 warm rolls and butter. How nice! I was happy I went. The prices are very high here - as they are in every Legal C food location. The fish and chips looked way overcooked. Greggs looks way tastier! But for $28.00, I would have sent it back. The 1/2 lb lobster roll was in a hot dog bun and came with coleslaw and french fries. But for $42.00 ....... it was not impressive. If I wanted to be impressed with lobster salad, I would to to Twin Oaks in RI. 2 stuffies were $16.00. Whoa! So, I enjoyed the chowder, but living in New England and being so close to the water, there are many other restaurants that have better food at better prices. read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - New England Clam Chowder and fresh bread - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Legal v has great food and pleasant people. The food took a long while to one out after we ordered but was fresh. It is a good place to go for lunch. read more

The chowder was good and the house dressing is delicious. The ceasar dressing was very good as well. I really think our waitress Joanne judge a book by the cover some businesses should really do a better job screening their waitresses and waiters. The food was good but the service we received wasn't the greatest at all. The restaurant is very comfortable and laid back. Instead of the waitress explain the sparkling water was a big bottle she allowed us to order 2 bottles which was ridiculous. Who drinks this much with a meal? read more

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Had to bail out of another restaurant due to air conditioning problems on the hottest day of 2025. Upon arrival we were quickly met and greeted. Our party of 11 was accommodated very nicely, but after our drinks arrived & our order taken, we waited one hour for Our meals to arrive sporadically. All the meals were properly prepared so we were happy about that, but he establishments attention to detail needs addressing. read more

Had a delicious meal the shrimp and pork ramen was wonderful. I tried the sushi that someone else ordered and it was very good. The edamame was great, good portion. The chowder was creamy and delicious, full or potatoes that were cooked so well and clams in perfect portions. The service was very slow, but it was a Monday of a holiday weekend, but very slow. Everything was good until a person at the bar pointed out a mouse. I was not happy but, it happens, but the mouse came back and it seemed to linger and not be afraid. That is when we ran. Last time we go here. Sadly had an out-of-tower guest. So embarrassed. read more

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So disappointing. Poor service and mediocre but expensive food. Most of the table ordered lobster bisque or clam chowder. Soups were warm hut definitely not hot. Rest of the food was ok but not worth the price. Many of the dishes were obviously left under the heat lamp for longer than they should have been. Server was rarely seen with long periods of no attention. Needed to ask to have dirty plates cleared and to have waters refilled. read more

Came here on a Thursday night before the holidays and was able to get reservations quick for 2. It's a typical Legal Seafood in terms of decor and vibe~ I would say this one is a little more casual though than the regular locations. It's great that parking is convenient with a big parking lot, however Legacy Place can get packed so it took us a little bit to find a spot. Once we did, we got in and were seated right away. Food was pretty standard~ the fish and chips were nice and crispy on the outside, warm and flakey on the inside. The fries were just okay~ all the ones underneath the fish were too soggy to eat. My fiancé had the swordfish steak which was really tasty, and I absolutely love their whipped sweet potatoes! Service was also just okay. She was there when we needed her but not super attentive or friendly. Overall, if you're looking for a Legal this is a convenient location, but it's nothing to rave about. read more

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I should have known better, went anyways because i was craving fried clams and legals always had good fried clams. Somach has been roiling ever since, digestive system in severe distress. Service was not great, salad was too tangy, clams were tough and chewy. Huge disappointment. Bathroom was kinda gross. read more

Easy location for parking because it's part of the outdoor mall area over there. I had an extra-crispy grilled salmon over a house salad with some nice house-made vinaigrette and it was delicious read more

Came out for a romantic birthday dinner, and all plates and shells were sent back empty. Declan provided true high class service. I never expected to see olives packed so skillfully with blue cheese in front of me! I would say Declan was going far out of his way to make my night special, but I saw him spend several minutes helping another patron search for their phone in the very comfortable booths. We will absolutely be returning to celebrate more special occasions here and more casual nights out. Thank you Declan! read more

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the food was delicious! they were very generous with the lobster. we will be back soon! read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Sit at the bar, Alex gives top shelf service. He knows the menu and is up to date with the specials. I usually am delighted by their rainbow trout. Alex had informed and and assured their special, blackened Seabass was a must try. I honestly wanted to eat the entire plate, but I took half of it home and had it for lunch the next day. He knows his stuff, you'll have a 5 star experience when you sit with Alex. read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Lack luster staff aside from the manager who seated us pretty quickly, was warm in greeting. The utensils were dirty. Fisherman's platter was interesting, there were more fries than anything else not enough seafood to justify the cost. The stuffed tail was burned, flavorless and tough. I did like the charred mushrooms. I'm almost positive they weren't supposed to be burnt but surprisingly they were the highlight of my meal. My daughter says the her lobster mac and cheese wasn't mixed well, and the lobster lacking in quality and over cooked. For the price point there are better places to eat seafood. read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - Fisherman's platter, stuffed lobster, lobster mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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Ordered 2 clam chowder and a Caesar salad. Absolutely amazing flavor for the clam chowder. However, the portions are so small. $10 for a tiny cup of chowder seems excessive when I could get a huge bowl for the same price that was actually better (sorry) than this. My clam chowder in FL was absolutely overloaded with clams. This was just average/meh. The flavor was popping but it needed so much more. What else is there to say? Excellent flavor but tiny portions for the money. read more

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Legal is the best place to get seafood in Boston. All locations have a dedicated area for gluten-free food and most of their food is gluten-free to begin with. If you are gluten intolerant this is the place to go. I love the fish & chips as well as the scallops and when I do ride share I always recommend Legal to my riders if they ask. You will not be disappointed if you like fish. Always fresh! read more

If you don't mind spending a lot of money, the food is generally very good and so is the bar! The service is always very good, as well.

A outdated restaurant. Looks the same as the day it opened. And the menu is the same as well. Way too many other restaurants to visit to just never change! read more

We went out for our Valentine's Day Dinner, we had a minor problem but Lisa the manager had her A game going. She went over and above to make everything right. We still consider Legal C Bar one of our favorite restaurants read more

So disappointing. Legal's used to be the standard for fresh fish and excellent quality. Not so much, at least tonight. I ordered the grilled rainbow trout with a butter caper sauce. The fish was hot. The butter sauce, served on the side, was cold. So much so that I didn't want to cool off my fish by using it. The trout had an odd industrial taste and, even worse, fishy at spots. So disappointing. read more

God awful! Steamers were board line uneditable, dried out and just gross. One of the people in our group got the fish and chips and was sick the next day. Service was good, food was absolutely terrible! read more

Stopped by Legal C Bar on a Friday night for dinner. My mistake for not making a reservation ahead of time. When we went in, there was a 45 minute wait to we ended up walking around Legacy Place. My favorite thing to order from Legal Seafoods is the New England Clam Chowder. It is always consistently good. It is loaded with lots of potatoes and clams. My favorite clam chowder ever. For my entrée, i ordered the Fisherman's Platter. The platter came with shrimp, scallops, fried fish, and calamari with french fries and coleslaw on the side. All of the seafood was fried very well. It was light and didn't feel too greasy. The shrimps and scallops were good size. I was most surprised by the whitefish. I'm not always excited about fried fish but i thought it tasted really good and ate all of it. read more

Legal C Bar - Dedham - Seafood Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

The Food, and entrees were EXCELLENT, both the stuffed lobster tails and the haddock. That's the good news. That said, mediocre were the side dishes with barely cooked broccoli and burned mixed vegetables. The fries and rice were fine. The worst? Service. While initially engaged, the bartenders/servers never checked on us even once. None of the bartenders seemed to 'own' us as customers. It took 4 minutes to even gain attention for salt and pepper. Really? Our dinner, including the skeletal remains of the lobster, was complete for 7 minutes or so, and no one came over to clear dishes, ask about dessert, or ask if another drink was needed. Legal could have easily gained $20-30 in added value but for no bartender 'owning the customer'. As a Services marketing professor, I'll use this as a class example of brand vs. delivery. read more

Agree with the other review. Rather bland, uninspiring menu with high prices. Chowder is good. Rolls are stale today. Oysters and littlenecks were solid. I probably come here once a year. read more