1. Lizard Lounge
7.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave (btw Wendell & Sacramento), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Neighborhood Nine · 18 tips and reviews
BU Today: It’s immediately obvious that the popular club, although serving a tempting variety of food and a long, gem-studded beer list, is all about the music. Read more.
Scott S: Go see Session Americana during one of their residencies
Michael Donnelly: Most intimate commercial shows in the city (via Scoville) Read more.
2. Commonwealth
11 Broad Canal Way (3rd Street), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 37 tips and reviews
Jed Breed: Great place to grab a sandwich or soup. Quality food. They have the option for waiter service as well and a full bar with a great beer selection!
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!
3. Ten Tables
5 Craigie Cir (Concord Ave.), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · West Cambridge · 29 tips and reviews
Andy Brody: The chef's tasting menu is exquisite! It will fill your palate without emptying your wallet. Comes in veggie friendly form as well.
Boston Magazine: With food that capitalizes on the season’s bounty, chef David Punch reels in a cross section of Cambridge. Arrive a few minutes early to share a snack or two. Read more.
Bravo: Fresh and local, you can practically taste the farm. Yummy! -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
5. Charlie's Kitchen
7.8
10 Eliot St (at Winthrop St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 168 tips and reviews
Panther Gold: Get the steak tips, medium rare, and ask for them with rice and red sauce. Do it.
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
9. Anna's Taqueria
8.2
822 Somerville Ave (at White St), Cambridge, MA
Burrito Restaurant · Porter Square · 46 tips and reviews
Maria Kasparian: Burritos are delicious. Great portions and prices are reasonable!
BostonTweet: $6 (or less) for a massive burrito that will hold you over for 6 hours (or more) – pound for pound one of the best deals in Boston, all day, every day!
Brandie Alexander: Veg*ns ask for vegetarian rice and beans (reg is made with chicken broth) Guacamole is made w/sour cream. Ask for slices of avacado!
10. Olé
7.9
11 Springfield St (cambridge st.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Square · 49 tips and reviews
Dana Villmore: Fantastic margarita!! And the guacamole is out of control tasty :) loved the jicama salad, very refreshing!
Stephen Hau: Table-side guacamole is a must.
Jake Smith: The Stuffed Peppers left a bit to be desired, but the table side guacamole and enchiladas were great Mexican fare.
12. The Phoenix Landing
7.6
512 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl), Cambridge, MA
Sports Bar · 70 tips and reviews
Gilt City: For brunch, how about a Manhattan Benedict, with Guinness-marinated steak tips, grilled tomatoes and lemon-herb hollandaise? Great, we'll see you there.
LFC Boston: The best Liverpool bar in the USA.
New England Revolution: The Phoenix Landing is an official Partner Bar of the New England Revolution Read more.
14. Boca Grande Taqueria
6.9
149 1st St (btw Rogers St. & Bent St.), Cambridge, MA
Burrito Restaurant · East Cambridge · 19 tips and reviews
Pantless Robot: Red Chile Tofu burrito... best Boston burrito for vegetarians/vegans
Laura: Carnitas (roasted pork) is awesome. I usually get a plate with carnitas, rice & beans, salsa, and hot sauce.
Joel Carlson: Tacos all pastor is an amazing deal for $4.95!