Restaurants near John F. Kennedy Park

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Alden and Harlow

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 90 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

2. Henrietta's Table

4.5

Awesome(4658)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 40 times today

"FRESH FROM THE FARM AND HONEST TO GOODNESS HOME COOKING"Henrietta’s Table opened its doors to a diverse and adoring public 20 years ago. In that time the restaurant has come to be the dining room of Nobel laureates, celebrities and New England Farmers. The Charles Hotel’s Executive Chef, Sean Lizotte, helms Henrietta’s Table and has designed a menu of "honest to goodness New England cooking."Henrietta's Table has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining since before it was a trend or a hashtag. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, you don't need a degree to appreciate our simple, homemade flavors - just like you'd find in Grandma's kitchen. The Ritz cracker crusted scrod, Yankee pot roast and warm grain bowl are some of our guests' favorite dishes. Our menus rotate daily based on availability from our local farmers and artisans, pushing our chefs to constantly create mouthwatering dishes that let the ingredients shine.

3. The Maharaja

4.8

Exceptional(587)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Cambridge

Booked 19 times today

Located in a heart of Harvard Square, The Maharaja is the Top Indian restaurant in Boston/Cambridge. The Maharaja serves an authentic Indian cuisine in a stunning setting, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking bustling Harvard Square.

4. Harvest

4.5

Awesome(5150)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 45 times today

Located in the heart of Harvard Square, Harvest celebrates the modern American table. Harvest presents inspired American cuisine showcasing the region's freshest ingredients and seasonal product. Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.

5. Wusong Road

4.6

Exceptional(515)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Cambridge

Booked 50 times today

Wusong Road is Boston's premier Tiki Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Hidden away on 112 Mt. Auburn street in Harvard Square, Wusong Road is located within the beautifully restored 100 year old historic Conductor’s Building and is your tropical escape from the bustling city streets outside. Famous for our hand-made baos, the best crab Rangoon you've ever had and the best Mai Tai in Boston.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

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6. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2398)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Cambridge

Booked 31 times today

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

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7. The Hourly Oyster House

4.7

Exceptional(1394)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 32 times today

The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine. With a focus on seafood, The Hourly serves up New England classics in a dynamic and airy space.

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8. Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA

4.4

Awesome(739)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cambridge

Booked 35 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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9. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1271)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 13 times today

*New Address: 59 JFK Street, Cambridge MA*Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub & Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over 25 years. Located at 59 JFK Street – the Gateway of Harvard Square – this neighborhood hot spot is named after the spirited cobblestone-lined shopping district near Dublin’s famed Temple Bar area. Grafton Street deftly combines a traditional Irish pub’s warmth and coziness with a contemporary and comfortable full-service restaurant. Formerly located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Grafton Street relocated in March of 2022. The new location is on lower JFK Street just steps away from the Red Line MBTA stop and the Charles River. Grafton Street offers free parking for all guests that enter the Harvard Square parking garage after 5pm Monday thru Thursday, and all day Sunday.

10. Longfellow

4.6

Exceptional(338)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Scelfo's Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the historic Café Algiers space directly above his flagship restaurant at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. The food and drinks at The Longfellow Bar continue to explore Chef Scelfo’s forward-thinking approach to experiencing a meal around his kitchen counter. The menu features bar food that is intended to be passed and shared, allowing guests the opportunity to become immersed in a relaxed and tactile approach to eating; they’re encouraged to break bread and get their hands messy. Rooted in genuine hospitality and exceptional cocktails, the bar program follows Chef Scelfo’s ethos of taking simple ingredients and transforming them, incorporating unique flavors and textures.

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Angel
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Tasty vegan options, friendly service, nice vibe.
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Wusong RoadPrice: Expensive• Asian• Cambridge
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4.6
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Nathan
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was excellent and they accommodated our seating request. It was a great place for a date.
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Toscano Harvard SquarePrice: Expensive• Italian• West Cambridge
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4.6
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Erin
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great tapas style menu offerings. We shared between the two of us the heirloom tomatoes, rosemary focaccia, burrata and peaches and papayas bravas. Everything was SO incredibly delicious and portions were really nicely sized. Paired it all with a couple glasses of orange wine. Service was good and staff was attentive. We sat outside and regretted not staying inside because the outside seating feels like you’re in a parking lot and people were walking by smoking while we were dining. The ambiance inside the restaurant was more our vibe so will definitely dine inside next time. If you’re in Cambridge check this place out!
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.5
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Alexiavip
Philadelphia County •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an excellent, high quality meal late night at Harvest. The salmon, octopus, and pasta were outstanding. Great service as well.
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HarvestPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.5
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Bill
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Sept 2024
The staff was so lovely and attentive to our 16 month grandson. Got his dinner out right away, understanding the needs of a toddler and were gracious about the mess and noise he made!
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Henrietta's TablePrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.5

Restaurants near John F. Kennedy Park

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Alden and Harlow

2. Henrietta's Table

3. The Maharaja

4. Harvest

5. Wusong Road

6. Toscano Harvard Square

7. The Hourly Oyster House

8. Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge, MA

9. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

10. Longfellow

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