1. Brick & Mortar
8.8
569 Massachusetts Ave (at Pearl St.), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 107 tips and reviews
Rycon: Meadowlands is the quintessential fall cocktail. Applejack, apricot, and , bitters over crushed ice. No better way to end a day spent apple picking.
Jaein Nha: Favorite bar in Boston. Cocktails are highly addictive, more so than usual. Trust the bartenders, they know what they're doing. Mezcal and bitters.
Ricky Sherrill: It is hard to find but worth it. They make great drinks so let them know what you like & they will craft a cocktail for you. Or go with your drink. Either way you will walk away happy.
2. bisq
7.9
1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 21 tips and reviews
Reserve: The dessert charcuterie board is a rotating mix of mini sweets (perfect for a table to share) include muddy buddies, lemon curd bars, house made caramels and truffles. Read more.
Yu-Mei: Beef heart anticuchos, homemade burrata and whatever the specials are. Table seating is better than the cramped place settings at the bar at the open kitchen. Or head to the cozy bar alcove behind.
Adam Sigel: Great place to get a glass or two of wine and try a couple small plates. We had savory vidalia onion churros last time. It’s like an onion ring only better in every way.
3. Orinoco
9.0
56 JFK St, Cambridge, MA
Arepa Restaurant · Harvard Square · 47 tips and reviews
David B: Bacon wrapped dates, arepas, really everything we tried!
Peter Boyce: The back patio seats 30, perfect spot on a summer evening. And the owner Marta is truly a gem of a host.
Jorge Pilo: Actually very authentic Venezuelan food. Try the Tequenos, our national pride.
6. Commonwealth
11 Broad Canal Way (3rd Street), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 37 tips and reviews
Dan Roberts: For lunch, sandwiches are pretty greasy but delicious. For dinner, the braised lamb with olives and chickpeas is actually amazing.
Dave Theran: Go to Marky Mark and the Funky Brunch to grab the chicken and biscuits!
Jennifer Evans: Try the burrata, mac n cheese, mushroom flatbread or the grilled avocados. Delish! Don't forget to pop inside the store and get something to take home too!
8. Alden & Harlow
8.6
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews
Chris Mills: Cocktails are incredible. Forbidden fruit is a standout, but you really can't go wrong.
Senator John Blutarski: This ubiquitous kale salad is specifically delicious.
Eater: Its opening week went off impressively well, from an already-popular "secret" burger to a lively bar scene. Try it right away before the lines are perpetually out the door. Read more.
9. Veggie Galaxy
8.3
450 Massachusetts Ave (at Brookline), Cambridge, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews
n0nick: Great food and atmosphere, so fun finding a vegetarian diner! Burger and reuben sandwiches were good, shake was amazing!
Shane Solar-Doherty: TRY EVERYTHING. Everyone should have to eat here everyday.
Melinda Green: Order a chickpea-mushroom burger topped with red pepper puree, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese. This carnivore could eat one every day.