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Legal Sea Foods in Mclean is a two star establishment. This mildly expensive restaurant is one of the popular places in the area. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features a full bar and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Recently visited Tyson's Corner, which was Chain heaven. So since all these places are 'formula retail/restaurants' I'm doing my reviews formula style. Clientele: Mid thirties afterword crowd - well...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to this Legal Seafood locale 3 years ago on a business trip with colleagues (the Tysons Corner location is the only one I have been to). In the past, my favorite was the clam chowder (a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place, even though many people I go with here do not enjoy it as much as me. The calamari with three different sauces is a delicious appetizer that I enjoy and recommend. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the time I come here when I want fried oysters. I wish I could get to Hank's more often, but this place is convenient. There's not dinner entree option, but they'll do a lunch plate portion...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this LSF twice in the Tysons Galleria II. The first time, I had a less than enjoyable food experience. This second time around, it was much better. My coworkers and I started with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food tasted fine, but I got food poisoning. And WAY overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A very long business day for a State and Local Government Event on Monday drew to a close with about 30 attendees of Beyond the Beltway gathering for dinner at Legal Sea Food at Tyson's Galleria.Our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second Legal's...I think the mall location made it feel more like a chain restaurant than it should. I had one of the evening's specials, Scallops Fettuccine in a vodka sauce. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was out in Virginia from California on business. The Tysons Galleria was close by my hotel and Legal Sea Foods was one of the restaurants inside the mall that I never heard of before. The Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarsThis location is pretty solid. Lately I've been eating a lot of seafood and I decided that I'm just gonna keep trying random fish that I don't remember eating before. I had the red onion jam...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is review is with regards to their new Happy Hour caterings and bar service only-Who loves oysters? I do! I do!What's this i hear? During happy hour, you can get half a dozen oysters for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...I'm going to date myself here by admitting the following----I've been going to Legal Seafoods since it was merely a fishmarket with a take-out window in Inman Square. Back then, at the take-out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mehhhhh.....i came here a few weeks ago with my friend...we were going to meet ppl there for a late night happy hour. we walked upstairs to the upstairs bar/seating area and made ourselves comfy at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Love-Hate relationship with this Legal's. The LURVE - (1) you dont have to hunt for a parking spot. TGII is great - lots of parking, space never a problem. If you can be bothered, you can even have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first seafood restaurant I went to when I first moved to this area, other than Phillips (not my personal favorite). I love the crab dip, in my opinion it is one of the best! I normally...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I used to work in this mall and I've eaten many, many times at every restaurant in this mall, and this is the worst one. Only go here when all other restaurants in the mall are full (and the Daily...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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still not tried any fast food yet for baby
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Super nice restaurant with a great selection for kids. My son is just in love with crab and there is such a huge selection to choose from. My daughter loves shrimp and there was just as good as a variety for...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner this evening with the family. It's been many years since I've been in here for dinner - I wish I could get over here more often as I've always had excellent meals here.This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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The basics (broiled or fried seafood) are always best quality and there is a nice selection of other creative menu options. Sides are delicious. The kids love the mac and cheese, corn on the cob and fruit...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen these places around, but I never had the occasion to go. But because the line at Maggiano's was too long, I decided to try it out.I ordered the daily fish special, the one with three...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Would rate 3.5 stars. Service was good. Crabcake pretty good w/not much filler - mostly crab (but small). It came with a small salad w/nuts and craisins - a bit too much oil though. This dish also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I don't like chain restaurants, I've had pretty good experience with Legal Seafoods at Tysons. Services and Food are generally good.Their Rasam Seafood is definitely good and better than...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food as good...My friend took me here and we shared the following:Sample platter of oysters on a half-shell - 4 out of 5 (very good variety)Bleu Cheese Salad - 4 out of 5 (b/c my walnuts weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having been to a few of these in my time (gotta love chain restaurants), I'd say that this one is par for the course.My only complaint (dock two stars!!!) is that the fish had a bone in it. Not just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location was crowded and the food was expensive. But, I have to give them a pat on the back for their fish and chips. They are so good. Their tartar sauce is good enough to eat alone. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up going to Legal in Boston - and it's a little slice of home in Northern Virginia. Sure, it's a "chain" but I challenge you to find another chain that pays such attention to the quality of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food -- Seafood--grilled fish, lobster, clams you name it!There is a wonderful crab roll that is on the lunch menu. What they do not tell you is that you can also have it for dinner. It's the cold...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel sad to give this place only three stars. I don't want to, but I feel reluctant to do so. The past and only three times I have dined at legal seafood have been pretty disappointing. It is not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Much, much better than Red Lobster but definitely still a chain restaurant. This is evident by both the decor and the food. I expected Legal Sea Foods to be on the expensive side but it is actually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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best kids menu around... extensive children's menu with healthy options... good food for parents, too
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get past the Chowder so I can ONLY HIGHLY recommend this item for sure!! This is a MUST have item to order if you are anywhere near a Legal Seafood restaurant!note: I only gave it 3 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard rumors on the street that this place was a great place to go for some clam chowder. Lucky for me - the rumors proved to be true!!I also coudln't decide what to get for my dinner since a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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I love to have a bowl of their classic chowder right at the bar. But it's a good sit-down restaurant too. The Boston roots of this chain are clear from the menu.
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
COMMENTS ON ALL LEGAL SEA FOOD LOCATIONS:Any place that attracts tourists usually gets bad reviews from locals, which is the case for Legal Sea Foods. To add more fuel to the fire, due to the success...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Best kid's menu in the area..crayons, booster seats, high chairs, and something to color on! Excellent service too.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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best kids menu around!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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When your in the mood for good seafood, or PF Changs next door has an hour wait, pop into legal. They have a ton of seating and ive nerver had to wait and thier food is great. I love the wood fire grilled...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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Extensive children's menu with healthy options. Good food for parents, too.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/06/2004
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For three generations, Legal Sea Foods has served only the highest quality fresh fish at a great value. We select the finest and most flavorful goods, demanding nutrition and value as well as great taste from...
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bostonis much-loved legal sea foods, part of a leviathan whose holdings include numerous restaurants, retail markets, a mail-order business and a frozen seafood division, has not made an easy transition to the...
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