At Chestnut Hill on a Friday night, the place is crawling with children. Legal is an excellent place to bring them. One of the kids in our party smeared grease all over the upholstery. “Don’t worry about it,” the waitress said. “That’s why you eat out, so you don’t have to clean up!” The children drew, the parents had cocktails, and there was peace in the land. The popcorn shrimp from the kids’ menu was the best.

LEGAL SEA FOODS > Chestnut Hill Shopping Center, 617-277-7300, legalseafoods.com