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Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills, Short Hills, NJ

Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills

4.2
4.2
2658 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
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. For shoppers in a rush, Legal favorites are available to-go for your enjoyment at home!

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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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,658 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills impresses with "excellent service," showcasing attentive staff like Kendall and Marcus. Guests rave about "great food" with highlights including lobster rolls and fresh oysters. Despite some inconsistencies, the restaurant offers a "kid friendly" atmosphere and gluten-free options, ensuring diverse dining experiences for seafood lovers.

2,658 Reviews
  1. Rick

    VIP

    New York City

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Prices have really gone up for lunch! Susie was a great server!

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  2. Diana

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My brother, his friend and I went to the chowder day today and it was fabulous!!! Definitely worth it!!

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  3. Johanna

    New York City

    51 reviews

    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was meh but I service and everything was good

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  4. Tim

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food quality. Always fresh and consistent. We travel al the way from Brooklyn to enjoy the food and atmosphere, and well worth it!

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  5. Heather

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was not good. Not flavorful. Overcooked. I’ve been to many Legal Sea foods in other cities and this one was not up to par.

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  6. Janine

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kendall is a pleasant server. He was very attentive.

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  7. Natalie

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and our waitress was amazing with the perfect amount of attention to our table, and always on time. The only problem is the speed that drinks come from the bar. There were 4 people behind the bar and they were more interested in chatting with each other than making the drink orders. We have dined here at least 5 times in the last few months and this is a habitual issue.

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  8. Gaby

    VIP

    New York City

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very fresh, well prepared with awesome service!

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  9. Christie

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Legal seafood is not the quality it used to be. The fish was not fresh.

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  10. Eric

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is consistently good. Very accommodating with modifications to the dish. Excellent service!

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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 4.2 stars by 2658 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 p.m.
Booked 36 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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