1. Beat Brasserie
8.1
13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Harvard Square · 91 tips and reviews
Eater: The highly anticipated Harvard Square project from the team behind The Beehive has opened with a jazzy flourish. There's wine on tap, plenty of upscale comfort food, and live music every night.
Nick Nick: Awesome place to check out some live jazz and sip on a high end cocktail. Or a mocktail.
Sarah Nixon: Such an awesome place. Fun cocktails and live jazz are a great brunch
Michael Anthony: Vibe is confusing - slightly upscale but plastic chairs and the lights are way up. None of the food is great
Aleah Nichole: More of an upscale looking atmosphere but casual experience. Seems to lack a bit of identity. Food wasn’t great and we got little direction from staff when we asked for advice.
Kevin Kao: I always get the celtice and diced lotus root. Really great hunan food and one of the best Chinese restaurants in Cambridge. Too bad prices are so high otherwise I’d get this every week
Ryan Nixon: Love sipping chocolate, good macarons too
Harvard University: Try the macaroons (only 75 cents!), soak up the European atmosphere, and above all, do not miss the hot chocolate--as rich as it comes. Read more.
Stacy Buchanan: Did you know that you can get the hot chocolate iced? Try it - it's amazing!
9. Giulia
8.6
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 45 tips and reviews
Jason Carrasco: The food, drinks and service are all outstanding. If it's still there, get the Pimms & Stormy cocktail!
Bari Saltman: They'll make almost any of the dishes vegetarian if you ask! The bucatini and farfalle were both amazing.
Shivesalive: Halibut Crostini was delicious! Flatbread with ramp pesto was FABULOUS. Spearpoint oysters were on point.
10. bisq
8.0
1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 21 tips and reviews
Irina: Go for the tasting menu (available on groupon) - great value and you get to try 6 courses!
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.
11. Olé
7.8
11 Springfield St (cambridge st.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Square · 49 tips and reviews
Carina Wetzlhütter: great margaritas and immensely delicious mexican food. woah and fried avocado slices - yummy! unfortunately a bit pricy, but if you feel like a fancy night, it's perfect!!
Amanda: I love this place. Nothing better than drinks at the bar with chips & guac, & maybe a few other small plates. Delish!
Stephen Hau: Table-side guacamole is a must.
15. Momi Nonmi
7.2
1128 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Inman Square · 6 tips and reviews
d g: Sashimi is top notch, and now includes the richness of Hawaiian tradition, incorporating poke, and richer flavors in the new menu.
Seong Hwang: Try loco moco and kalua pork onigiri. One may think it's a little expensive but considering a Japanese izakaya setting, it's reasonable.
Jake Fochetta: Extreme attention to the food and service. Poke and shishito peppers were delicious.