Oleana is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

1. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews

Justin O.Justin Overdorff: Fav restaurant in Boston area, get the Lamb Chops, it is the signature dish

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: If it were up to us, we’d craft our entire meal here out of the first courses; they’re just that satisfying. Read more.

susan z.susan zellmann-rohrer: Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. It is the alpha and the omega. As close to chocolate as meat gets.

Area Four is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

2. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

Minnie K.Minnie Kim: The Breakfast Sandwich is delish! Great brunch spot

Boston.comBoston.com: Two restaurants in one, both tailor-made for Tech Square: an all-day bakery-cafe attached to a sparse, industrial dining room with two wood-fired ovens. Read more.

Bryan Y.Bryan Yeager: It smells like a campfire, even when you sit outside. Great for Forrester-watching.

Tupelo is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

3. Tupelo

1193 Cambridge St (at Tremont St.), Cambridge, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · Inman Square · 67 tips and reviews

Emrecan D.Emrecan D: If you are in a southern food mood, this place offers geniune deliciousness! Try fried alligator with local cider!

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: The gumbo is so damned incredible. Available both at Sunday brunch and throughout the week, it has become a dining-out staple for everyone I know who tries it. Eat.

ThrillistThrillist: A side of bourbon syrup will take the flaky, fried goodness of Tupelo's Chicken and Waffles to the next level. Read more.

Craigie on Main is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

4. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews

Lynne T.Lynne Taylor: Really good. Cod and "pork four ways". Great salad and a pasta starter. Low key vibe. Really good....(I think I said that twice!)

EaterEater: Each night, Craigie on Main serves less than twenty of their off-menu burgers, which are made from a custom blend of three different cuts of meat, beef bone marrow and suet.

Brian K.Brian Kraemer: Order food. Eat. Enjoy everything.

The Sinclair is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

5. The Sinclair

8.8
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews

Ronald T.Ronald Thompson: Great new venue for anal shows, and a small but exclusive collection of whiskies and bourbon in the main bar. I'd go back again for sure!

Boston.comBoston.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.

ThrillistThrillist: 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.

Russell House Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

6. Russell House Tavern

8.5
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews

Juliet T.Juliet Taylor: One of my favorites. Great service, good beer list, and amazing food. Get the extra dirty Caesar (kale Caesar salad) or the burger !

ThrillistThrillist: Your Hangover aid: The Quickening. A Collins glass filled w/ Meletti Amaro, chartreuse green, & Rogue Dead Guy Ale, before being chased by a shot of Fernet & a plate of bacon (yes, PLATE...OF...BACON) Read more.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Russell House Tavern in Harvard Square has $1 oysters every night after 11pm.

Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

7. Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs

8.9
74 Winthrop St (btwn Dunster & JFK), Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Harvard Square · 97 tips and reviews

Marcus M.Marcus Mello: Best pizza in the square. Huge square slices and the sauce is on point.

Nick N.Nick Nick: Best pizza in Harvard Square! Turn off the main drag and check out a slice or 3 from this hole-in-the-wall

Raymond B.Raymond Barr: Great pizza

Harvest is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

8. Harvest

44 Brattle St (at Story St), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 45 tips and reviews

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: We loved the Seafood Ceviche & Scallop Crudo. Field Strawberry & Lavender Salad, and the English Pea Agnolotti.

Simon L.Simon Lee: Enjoy a drink at the bar before dinner. Great service, atmosphere and company!

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: Harvest has a problem. We can never decide when to go: enjoy the dinner? Sunday brunch? If only every conundrum were this tasty… Read more.

West Bridge is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

9. West Bridge

1 Kendall Square (Hampshire St.), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: Conant's Island is the move; a delicious blend of cucumber infused vodka, rice vinegar, and green Tabasco. Drink!

Boston.comBoston.com: Sip the "Conant's Island:" the restaurant's own cucumber vodka gets a kick from rice vinegar and green Tabasco. For those of you avoiding sugary or floral drinks, here’s your pick. Read more.

Joshua B.Joshua Berk: Wi-Fi Password: 6179450221 (their phone #)

Beat Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

10. Beat Brasserie

8.1
13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Harvard Square · 91 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The scallops are excellent — a great recent addition to the menu!

emma t.emma tangoren: from the owners of the beehive in the south end, described as a "subterranean restaurant-bar-nightclub"

Jake S.Jake Smith: If you're planning on eating, arrive early or plan on waiting a while for a table (or eating at the crowded bar). Try one of the ingeniously developed cocktails, like the Purple Door.

Border Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

11. Border Cafe

32 Church St (at Palmer St.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 257 tips and reviews

Pauline S.Pauline Schrei: My favorite place to come when I visit the area. Drinks are huge. They have vegetarian options on the back of the menu.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: This Cajun/ Mexican restaurant has great food and atmosphere. Among the many dishes, don’t be afraid to try the Catfish New Orleans! But get there early or be ready to wait. Read more.

Alyssa B.Alyssa B: Best Chips!

Bondir is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

12. Bondir

279A Broadway (at Elm St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 35 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Bon Appetit "Best New Restaurants"- have homemade breads, including one flecked with seaweed, served with butter, hand-rolled tagliatelle with chicken; braised lamb shoulder

Boston.comBoston.com: Bondir emphasizes local and seasonal ingredients; nothing new about that. And yet the dishes on the constantly changing menu don’t resemble anyone else’s. Read more.

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Each homespun dish is available in either a half or full portion. And then there's the fireplace, appealing staff, and intimate setting that make it feel like you're eating in grandma's country house.

Catalyst Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

13. Catalyst Restaurant

8.2
300 Technology Sq (at Albany & Main), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 52 tips and reviews

Steliane M.Steliane Marques: Super: Roasted Cod, Olive oil Crushed Potatoes Bacon, Mussels Chowder, Herb Nage!

Rich T.Rich Thorne: Try the Pho: a blend of cucumber vodka, lime, basil, cilantro, and sriracha. Perfection in a chilled glass.

Boston.comBoston.com: Catalyst reminds us why traditional cooking methods have been around so long. Read more.

Meadhall is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

14. Meadhall

4 Cambridge Ctr (at Broadway), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Kendall Square · 187 tips and reviews

Marguerite A.Marguerite Avery: Best selection of beer on tap in the area. Including elusive black lagers, sours, and more. For food, try the latkes and the chicken wings.

Boston.comBoston.com: Abig space with a clean, industrial feel, but somehow it manages to be comfortable. Service is terrific, the food (local oysters and housemade bratwurst) is eclectic and there are 100 beers on tap. Read more.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Over 100 beers on tap!

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Family Dinners in Cambridge.

15. Whole Foods Market

8.5
340 River St (at Putnam Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Grocery Store · 52 tips and reviews

Jonathan T.Jonathan Thorn: Good beer/wine selection!

Gina G.Gina Gretchko: Worst time to go=Saturday at 5p.

DietsInReviewDietsInReview: Check out The Whole Deal, a section of the Whole Food’s website that features current deals, money-saving meal plans and recipes, and printable coupons. Read more.