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Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills, Short Hills, NJ

Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills

4.1
4.1
2667 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
On the first floor of The Mall at Short Hills, Legal Sea Foods welcomes guests to our modern and bright dining room, featuring booth seating and a large, inviting bar. Enjoy New England 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–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 467-0089
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event at Legal Sea Foods in Short Hills! Customize menus and details. Our semi-private space room fits 34 guests for a sit-down dinner. Perfect for corporate or social gatherings. Great food, hospitality, and easy planning provided!
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 540-9352
  • Neighborhood
    Short Hills
  • Cross street
    JFK Parkway
  • Parking details
    Land a parking spot in the upper level lot right in front of our door.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,667 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills offers "excellent service" and "quality food" with a "great atmosphere." The clam chowder and seafood dishes are highlights, with fresh oysters and perfectly cooked fish. While some reviews mention inconsistencies, the attentive staff and friendly servers like Shawna, Kendall, and Logan ensure a welcoming experience for seafood lovers.

2,667 Reviews
  1. Mary

    New Jersey

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Skip the lobster bisque and get the clam chowder.

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  2. M Wilma

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels were delicious. The highlight of today’s experience was the outstanding service provided by Shawna!!

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  3. Danny

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food with good service. Oysters were very fresh. Steak was cooked to perfection. Crab cakes very expensive. Would recommend.

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  4. Dimitri

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We love going a couple times a month. Our waiters are always great, we love going to watch games and grab a drink!

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  5. Neil

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was excellent! Waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful

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  6. Del

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The shrimp scampi was watered down and had no taste. Very bad!

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  7. Arlene

    New York City

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Returned after a very good dinner a month ago...this evening Fish n Chips came out cool temperature and had to request they be taken back...new batch came out fresh and hot! Clam strips were okay..breading fell off...not so crispy...wait staff mingled at bar next to our table ...

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  8. Debra

    New York City

    106 reviews

    3.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been coming to legal seafood for many many years and this was the first time I did not enjoy my meal. I got the tuna burger with a side of sautéed mushrooms, and although the mushrooms were wonderful, the tuna burger was not good at all. I will avoid that my next time.

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  9. Del

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Soup was cold and service was slow. We had to walk around to find our server .

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  10. Paul

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was very kind and timely with our orders. The food and drinks were also made well.

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FAQs

Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 467-0089.

Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills is rated 4.1 stars by 2667 OpenTable diners.

Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills

1200 Morris Turnpike, Route 24 & JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    JFK Parkway
  • Neighborhood
    Short Hills
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Land a parking spot in the upper level lot right in front of our door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 467-0089
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event at Legal Sea Foods in Short Hills! Customize menus and details. Our semi-private space room fits 34 guests for a sit-down dinner. Perfect for corporate or social gatherings. Great food, hospitality, and easy planning provided!
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Keefe: (617) 540-9352
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