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

1. Russell House Tavern

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

Helen H.Helen Huppuch: If you get the mussels, when they are brought over and you are asked if you would like anything else, ask for some extra bread because you'll want it to soak up the awesome sauce goodness at the end.

Jess S.Jess Scanlon: Downeast Cider on tap and the mussels are the best in the city.

Steph K.Steph Katrina: Mussels are to die for

Summer Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

2. Summer Shack

7.9
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

Kathy P.Kathy Parks: the mussels in white wine & garlic sauce appetizer

Karito C.Karito Ch Ha: Lo mejor es la langosta, los mejillones y la crema de almejas

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: The Shack’s relaxed, spacious dining room and butcher-paper-covered tables are the perfect setting for gargantuan seafood platters and buckets of beers.

Atwood’s Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

3. Atwood’s Tavern

8.6
877 Cambridge St (Willow), Cambridge, MA
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

MarindaMarinda: Definitely try the mussels. They are to die for! Tim Gearan every Friday night. $5 cover.

Colin K.Colin Kennedy: Mussels and fries. Just get it. Delicious.

Diana B.Diana Brody: Killer burgers, cozy patio with excellent heat lamps, fabulous waitstaff. This place is great.

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

4. Catalyst Restaurant

7.9
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!

Priscilla @.Priscilla @shescookin: The menu changes seasonally, but there are a few items that remain because they are so delicious! Like the Baked Cod with mussels, bacon and chowder nage.

Matt K.Matt Kojalo: Try the Butterscotch Passion Fried Cake - Insane

The Hourly is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

5. The Hourly

8.2
15 Dunster St (Mount Auburn), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Harvard Square · 11 tips and reviews

Felix L.Felix L: All is good here. Mussels great, tartare amazing…

Matthew S.Matthew Shannon: Excellent Experience! Walked in with no reservation and sat in the patio. Fast and friendly service. Seafood looked so good, we ordered multiple starters and raw bar picks for our whole meal.

Constantin W.Constantin W: Very nice ambiance, great oyster selection and non-pricey entrees!

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

6. Oleana

9.2
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews

Onur Ö.Onur Özgün: Sultan's Delight, fried mussels were really good. Imambayıldı, cigar börek were not traditional style but taste good. They also have Turkish beer Efes Pilsen :)

David C.David Cunningham: Winter vegetable Greek salad is crisp and refreshing. Seed crackers should be sold to go! Warm buttered hummus is excellent. Save room for the Baked Alaska.

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.

The Red House Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

7. The Red House Restaurant

7.7
98 Winthrop St (at John F Kennedy St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 46 tips and reviews

SFSF: The mussels are amazing!

Helen H.Helen Huppuch: Come sit on the patio and have some oysters or at night sit by the fire and enjoy the atmosphere which will transport you to Vermont, Rockport, Newburyport. or a farm in Maine or Upstate New York.

mattmatt: Fifty cent oyster happy hour. Oysters do not suck.

East Side Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

8. East Side Bar & Grill

7.6
561 Cambridge St (Lambert), East Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Vanessa G.Vanessa Gatlin: Skip the shrimp scampi app but if you're in the mood for seafood, the mussels are a must-try!

Deanna T.Deanna Turley: Service was fantastic, atmosphere was so relaxed and fun, gnocchi was to die for - will make constant trips once I move here!

Jay | LeeJay | Lee: Good steak tips, nice atmosphere.

Cambridge Common is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

9. Cambridge Common

8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews

Sabrina M.Sabrina M: Try the Seafood Paella - Quite salty, but still good. Even better with hot sauce. My first time eating mussels, and I quite enjoyed them.

Caitlin f.Caitlin from Slumbrew: Slumbrew Flagraiser IPA is fresh & local!

Rob S.Rob Sheppard: If you're not sure what to go for, go with the 'Staff Pick'. Four 5oz beer samplers. Tasty!

Beat Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels 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 mussels are excellent!

Mixmaster M.Mixmaster Mully: Amazing sound system, really accentuates the love music..so far everything we've eaten over a few visits has been stellar..we are big fans

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

Alden & Harlow is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

11. Alden & Harlow

8.4
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews

Vanessa G.Vanessa Gatlin: Zagat says, "You won't actually want to share anything. Especially the smoked Moosabec farm mussels ($13) heaped on a parsley crostino with tarragon and a luscious aïoli."

Ha D.Ha Diem: Definitely try the charred chicken hearts & foie gras custard with quail egg, snail vinaigrette and croissant toast! Soooo good.

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: This ubiquitous kale salad is specifically delicious.

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

12. Courthouse Seafood Restaurant

8.5
498 Cambridge St (Sixth St.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · East Cambridge · 10 tips and reviews

Polly S.Polly Saipinthong: Great food, Haddock n' Chips, good service! Staff here are super friendly and full of service mind.

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Whole fried fish, catfish, and chowder.

Roth G.Roth Gill: Clam Roll is awesome!! $5.95, huge portion and fries. Cooked perfect!!

Desfina Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

13. Desfina Restaurant

7.9
202 3rd St (at Charles St.), Cambridge, MA
Greek Restaurant · East Cambridge · 17 tips and reviews

Minos D.Minos Dimis: Best of Boston by far !!! Greek sea food grilled with experience and prices below normal !! Extra polite staff and friendly atmosphere you rare have in restaurants in Boston 10/10! Opaaaaa!!!!

David G.David Goldman: the Grilled and the fried Fish are amazing

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Get the Saganaki Opa! — flamed at your table for extra danger! Oh and be sure to blow it out…

Muqueca Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

14. Muqueca Restaurant

8.5
1008 Cambridge St (btwn Columbia & Windsor St), Cambridge, MA
Brazilian Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Joe d.Joe daLuz: Check out the eponymous fish stew for sure, along with a Caipirinha

Alex K.Alex Kasemir: Any of the muquecas are good. Tried a bunch and they are very tasty. These are basically stews

Aniket D.Aniket Deshpande: The tapioca coconut desert is pure bliss !

Puritan & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Cambridge.

15. Puritan & Co.

8.8
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews

Philippe S.Philippe Schenk: Try the lamb (if you like lamb) it's perfectly cooked and so nicely prepared.

EaterEater: 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.

EaterEater: Chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world. [Eater 38]