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1. Row 34 - Cambridge
4.6
Exceptional(386)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Cambridge
Booked 49 times today
We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus.Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 Boston, Row 34 Burlington, Row 34 Portsmouth, NH.
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2. Area Four Cambridge
4.8
Exceptional(703)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Cambridge
Booked 34 times today
Area Four Cambridge and our A4 outposts are united by creativity, fearlessness and an unrelenting commitment to quality. Our team is made up of passionate and forward-thinking specialists on the cutting edge of their craft. We aren’t fancy or fussy. We believe in real, straightforward food and drink. Our patio is currently operating on a first-come first-serve basis.
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3. Catalyst Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1683)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French / American • Cambridge
Booked 17 times today
Catalyst Restaurant is the culmination of Chef/Owner William Kovel’s culinary experiences in award-winning restaurants including Jardinière, Orerry and Aujourd'hui at Four Seasons Boston Hotel. The Catalyst dining experience centers on bright, simple food created from the season’s freshest local ingredients, serious French technique and an appreciation for the details that go into our guest's experience.Catalyst Restaurant opened in 2011 as one of the pioneer businesses in Technology Square near Kendall Square and the MIT Campus in Cambridge, MA. Since that time, an influx of start-ups and big companies that have made Catalyst a hub for business lunches, after-work gatherings and private dining. In addition to restaurant seating, Catalyst offers a full menu at the bar, along with a specialty bar menu. Please follow us on Instagram: @catalystrestaurant, Facebook: Catalyst Restaurant and Twitter: @catalystcam.
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4. Sulmona Restaurant | Bar
4.5
Awesome(1119)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 16 times today
Chef Delio Susi Italian Restaurant and Bar, Kendall Square. We are open for patio seating and curbside pick up. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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5. Mex Taqueria & Bar
4.5
Awesome(342)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Cambridge
Booked 12 times today
Mex Taqueria & Bar is a 3 story roof deck restaurant located in the heart of Kendall Square Cambridge near MIT University. Mex boasts an amazing selection of tequilas and mezcals as well as craft beers and specialty cocktails. Make sure to check out our roof deck fireplace and Mezzanine lounge next time you are here. Interested in a booking a private space for your birthday, wedding or business meeting? Email us at Mexprivateevents@gmail.com for reservations of 20 or more. Bring your friends, crush some tacos, drink some margaritas and have a great night!
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6. Amelia's Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(1213)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 21 times today
Delio Susi, in anticipation of his restaurant’s tenth anniversary, refined both his restaurant’s menu as well as its interior design, to great success. Losing none of his Abruzzi roots, the food is clean but clearly Italian, and a little rustic. The warm and inviting room makes the same statement. Drawing on his architectural background, Susi plays with simple organic materials, like square slate tiles and tabletops, and brown leather tufted banquettes. The use of brick plus copper fixtures contribute to the Italian country/casual feel that serves food and wine to match. Wooden floors and European style open windows for the summer add to this ambiance. And red lamps that hang in bright contrast with the earthy tones during the day, shed a sexy flattering nighttime glow. Amelia’s Trattoria offers a personal and authentic dining experience using top local ingredients infused with the heart of its Italian chef.
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7. Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square
4.1
Excellent(1922)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Cambridge
Booked 12 times today
Legal Sea Foods was founded over 70 years ago in Cambridge, and our Kendall Square location continues the legacy with a recently renovated space. Find us near MIT and the local business district, as well as the Marriott Hotel and the Cambridgeshire Galleria and Museum of Science. Our Cambridge location offers a bar, booth and table seating, private dining room, and seasonal patio, catering to residents, office workers, and tourists alike. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!
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8. Buttermilk & Bourbon
4.6
Exceptional(3570)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Southern) • Back Bay
Booked 134 times today
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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9. Uni
4.6
Exceptional(2344)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay
Booked 24 times today
Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.
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10. Shy Bird - Kendall Square
4.7
Exceptional(782)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 42 times today
Shy Bird is an all day rotisserie, bar, cafe & takeaway. We strive to be affordable, approachable and accessible while offering crave-able food, warmth, and hospitality. We offer a serious beverage program that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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  • Louise
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food. And interesting choices. Many of us sat back to back tables and I could easily hear the CJ creation behind me. I would have preferred a bit more space between tables. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
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    Sulmona Restaurant | BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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    4.5
  • ccdiner
    Greater Boston •63 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    What a great lunch outside on a beautiful afternoon!! The menu is great with lots of options for sharing delicious salads and sandwiches. We highly recommend the asparagus soup-delectable!! The lamb burger was very tasty and beyond my expectations. Our waiter was super and all the staff was very friendly and they genuinely seemed happy to work there! We're still t a liking about the special birthday dessert! Many thanks to all the staff and we're already looking foward to our next visit! The partial parking validation at the Technology Square Garage is an extra perk!
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    Catalyst RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• Cambridge
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    4.6
  • EmanVIP
    Greater Boston •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    All dishes were outstanding except for the whole fish with coconut that tasted like it needed more salt and the blend of the flavor wasn't perfect, even though the fish was cooked perfectly otherwise. The dish needs a bit more work. Paula was outstanding server!! We'll be back
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    Row 34 - CambridgePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cambridge
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    4.6
  • Maggi
    Charlotte •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Jun 2025
    Great night out with friends at Area Four. Food - amazing Service - so good! The vibe - spot on Drinks - SO good! Pizza was fire Wings were AMAZING Loved it all
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    Area Four CambridgePrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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    4.8
  • Widaly
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 May 2025
    Food was delicious, small place though , but with great service! Recommended for birthdays ! Birthday was celebrated there & it was beyond great ! 😊
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    Mex Taqueria & BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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    4.5

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