1. Lord Hobo
8.1
92 Hampshire St (at Windsor St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · 120 tips and reviews
Caleb Hutchings: One of the best beer bars in Cambridge. Great draught selection, food is good but menu is slim. The truffle fries are the go to appetizer and $1 oyster deal is a good decision.
Melis Rodrigues: Awesome beer selection, great truffle fries, and yummy homemade veggie burger
Kat 🐱: Delicious truffle fries! London 77 was a bit too sour :(
2. The Boathouse
7.0
49 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Harvard Square · 16 tips and reviews
Jarritt Negri: Not to impressed. Truffle fries were good.
Kate P: Where else can you drink, eat truffle fries, and play with crayons? Great bar off the main area of Harvard sq = less crowded/rushed, big plus.
Erica Fasa: Truffle fries are amazing. Great atmosphere, awesome music.
3. Brick & Mortar
8.8
569 Massachusetts Ave (at Pearl St.), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 107 tips and reviews
Ryan Nixon: Great cocktails, better dirty martini (well! Trust me). Great oysters, olives truffle fries
Adam D: Always a great menu of craft cocktails that changes very regularly. One of the most fun cocktail bars in Boston/Cambridge
Thrillist: The Scotch/ Benedictine/ Nux Alpina "Sentimental Gentlemen" is as delicious as it is creative. Read more.
5. Grafton Street Pub
7.4
59 JFK St (at Harvard St.), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 90 tips and reviews
Sam Shredder: Incredible food. HAVE to get the truffle fries. And definitely try the flatbread pizzas!
Sam Shredder: Hands down, try an order of truffle fries. They are simply ah-mazing!
Helen Huppuch: The burgers are excellent and the rosemary truffle fries are super delicious. Not a fan of the Grafton Caesar Salad, Sriracha Wings or their Brussels Sprouts, though.
6. Russell House Tavern
8.5
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews
T B: In terms of food, the best of the Grafton Group restaurants. Quality selection of oysters ($1 after 11 pm). Friendly bartenders. The mushroom and leek pizza with truffle oil is out of this world.
Untappd: Gastro pub food and a solid tap list and bottle list, makes Russell House a great place to spend an evening for the foodie craft beer fan.
Thrillist: 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.
9. Fuji at Kendall
7.8
300 3rd St, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Kendall Square · 45 tips and reviews
Eric Andersen: The "Sushi — Regular" is a chef's choice of fresh sushi, nice presentation and delicious!
Drew Kull: So far, everything was amazing. Kimchee soup was very spicy and the Saba Nigiri was super fresh and delicious!!!
Ryan Nixon: Great high quality sashimi, but what really impressed was the green tea cheesecake and mango ice cream!
10. Summer Shack
8.0
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews
Ronni: Started off with good oysters (I liked the Blackpoint oysters) the fried chicken is juicy!
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.
11. Beat Brasserie
8.1
13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Harvard Square · 91 tips and reviews
Sarah Nixon: Such an awesome place. Fun cocktails and live jazz are a great brunch
emma tangoren: from the owners of the beehive in the south end, described as a "subterranean restaurant-bar-nightclub"
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.