3. Puritan & Co.
8.6
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews
Ming-Tai Huh: Cocktail and bar menu has great options for a quick meal or step up and go big for dinner!
Eater: The single most essential Boston restaurant of the moment, in that here chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world.
Eater: Chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world. [Eater 38]
6. The Sinclair
8.9
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews
Natalia Quintero: Great food--amazing veggie burger. Must try: disco fries and mussels.
Boston.com: Drink a Kentucky Luau: bourbon with hints of cinnamon, pineapple, and best of all, a floral scent that will leave you craving for more. Try it on the new roof deck. Read more.
Thrillist: After taking down some heavenly deviled eggs with crispy bacon bits and a trio of pastrami'd pork belly sliders, you'll want to take matters into your own hands with the Sinclair Burger. Read more.
7. 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!