jeffrey merrihue: Legendary, burgers with shoe string onion rings and a raspberry Lime Rickey....heaven
travel42: Try the Kevin Garnett: delicious, but messy (the way a burger should be!). And the onion rings are fantastic! Worth the wait.
BU Today: Try the Mitt Romney (Swiss cheese burger with grilled onions and onion rings) or the Michelle Obama (Cajun blue cheese burger with fries). Add a frappe or malt to complete the experience. Read more.
Mìchæl ßowen: Excellent food, excellent prices, excellent service. 10/10! Try the BBQ steak and steak and cheese.
Nick Mudry: Great spot for just about anything. Burgers, grinders, whatever! Also super friendly staff!
Robyn Bahr: Best cajun fries in the city. The man behind the counter gave me a free sample of the cheese fries when I said how good they smelled! Great service - just won my life long loyalty.
6. The Coast Café
8.8
233 River Street, Cambridge, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Rachel Tine: Jerk pie, fried chicken, mac and cheese, everything
Quincy Chang: Sure bets are the BBQ beef rib sandwich, anything with fried chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, and the banana pudding. Don't go here on Sundays-- they're closed for church! Read more.
Baratunde: Whatever money is inside your wallet right now, give all of it to this place in exchange for delicious food. Do it!
8. Amelia's Trattoria
8.3
111 Harvard St (at Portland St), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Chrissy Boyles: always amazing food and wine - the mushroom pappardelle is absolutely velvety, but the again we’ve never had a bad meal here
Eric Andersen: The Pappardelle pasta here is excellent
Laura Wong: Very quaint and small restaurant, but very cozy. Reservations recommended, and they are not open on Sundays. Honestly nothing special or outstanding.
9. Cambridge Common
8.6
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
Rich Sarchioni: I like almost everything but Beer, Frozen mudslide, mac n cheese bites, and southern fried chicken are my favorites
Rob Sheppard: If you're not sure what to go for, go with the 'Staff Pick'. Four 5oz beer samplers. Tasty!
Joe Allen-Black: You must get the the sweet potato fries. Best I've had in a while.
10. Summer Shack
8.1
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews
Seth Cargiuolo: Oysters, lobsters and the "be good to yourself" fish specials are always awesome. Family favorite for years.
BostonTweet: Show your MBTA Charlie Card at any Summer Shack and get a free cup of clam chowdah or a free soft serve ice cream with a purchase of an entree.
Boston.com: Seafood lovers will love this beachy riff on Americana-a “seafood” dog that’s got all the right stuff, including lobster meat mixed with a shrimp mousse. The dipping mayo gives it that kick of summer. Read more.
13. Charlie's Kitchen
7.7
10 Eliot St (at Winthrop St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 168 tips and reviews
Antonio: Excellent place with good beers and nice atmosphere. We didn't try the food but it looked delicious.
Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sit down, get a shot and a beer, order the famous Charlie's double cheeseburger, and shoot the shit with your buddies. Read more.
Bravo: Old school greasy spoon that really rocks at night with live bands for hipsters and harvard students alike. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts