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ArtBar, Cambridge, MA

ArtBar

4.4
4.4
765 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Dining Igloo seating now available with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston Skyline, make ArtBar a neighborhood destination. All igloo reservations will have a twenty (20) percent experience fee add to all food and beverage and also a Twenty (20) percent service charge.

ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel in Cambridge, MA. The ArtBar boasts stellar selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, regional American cuisine, a well curated wine list and specialty cocktails.

RESERVATIONS:
Reservations are recommended. Due to our limited seating capacity, reservations for the outside patio can not be guaranteed.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 806-4122
  • Website
    https://artbarcambridge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For your next private dinner, holiday party or business meeting, gather at ArtBar for a memorable evening of contemporary art, local cuisine, fine wines and specialty cocktails, all in an intimate space overlooking the Charles River and Boston city skyline.
  • Private party contact
    Orion St. Laurent: (617) 806-4169
  • Location
    40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    40 EDWIN LAND BLVD
  • Parking details
    Reduced parking rate with restaurant validation.
  • Public transit
    12-minute walk from Lechmere T stop on the Green Line | 17-minute walk from Kendall / MIT on Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

765 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    This is not the place you want to go for Thanksgiving. We were a small party of 3 and found that the kitchen was clearly overwhelmed by the large family party in the event room. Our waiter did the best he could under the circumstances. Our ginger pumpkin soup came promptly and was very good. And then we waited and waited and waited. As the menu card on the table said 'family style' we had expected that dishes of the various items we mentioned to the waiter would be arriving. But what came were three plates already loaded but with the things we didn't want (green bean casserole and sweet potatoes). Two plates were missing stuffing and all had no roasted brussel sprouts. The manager came and talked to us and then brought out a separate menu that we had not been shown at all (which did not have the sprouts). I showed him the table card. Eventually, we got dishes of stuffing and sprouts. Our bill was adjusted but we won't go back.

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  2. jnbcambridge

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Having eaten here many times before the quality of our visit remains a 5 star

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  3. HannahB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Food was so bland and overpriced, all I wanted to do was pay the bill and leave. I had such high hopes for this place as I went for my anniversary, but I was so disappointed we went to find food from some local CVS because of how bad the steak and salmon we ordered was. Not at all worth the $100+ we paid. Very very disappointed

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  4. DebP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! Menu was unique and food was delicious!

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  5. CarolynB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    I wish they would roll the canopy back to enjoy the sun

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  6. LauraP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was wonderful. We sat on the patio and celebrated a bachelorette party. She was there anytime we needed something and was so kind to us. Food took a little while coming from the kitchen, but we were there to relax and enjoy the day so it didn’t both us. Patio has beautiful views. Prices are moderate and the food was great.

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  7. jnbcambridge

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    My dining friend had overcooked mini BLT, although the restaurant did comp her meal. My eggs benedict were excellent.

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  8. MarleneL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waitress was warm and friendly, altogether EXCELLENT! Ambience very special with view of river and Boston skyline. Food exciting and delicious. Maybe add some celery to the lobster roll for a bit of crunch. Art bar is a place for celebratory dining, and I will continue to bring friends and family. Thank you.

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  9. chefDJ

    Greater Boston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I simply loved all the gluten free options. The menu had a lot to select from. Although I normally have a preference for seafood, the filet mignon dinner at $32 was a special and a great deal. I was able to omit the frites and order a side caesar instead. I would go back if I'm in the area. The outside seating area has a beautiful view of the Charles and is covered.

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  10. KatD

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Food was lackluster, ambience was completely terrible (we were sat inside which is just in the hotel). Nothing artistic about this place.

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  11. AlexandraV

    Naples

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Horrible service every time, the food was simply ok

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was lovely sitting outside next to the Charles river while enjoying great food and service.

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  13. Ocean

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience3
    I Was not impressed by the food at all, very bland even with adding the salt and pepper did not taste like anything. I got the salmon and It was goey and fish shouldnt be goey like it was, I couldn’t even eat it. The rice it came with was soggy and the sauce they gave me to water down the rice. Because that’s what it did just water it down more. It was a horrible horrible dish. My husband got the steak with yucca fries. The steak again bland and not cooked the way he wanted. The yucca fries tasted really really old and hard. The most ok part of the dish was the sauce that was suppose to be put on the steak but that even couldn’t save the food. Honestly he’s not even that hard of a critic, easier to please with food as long as it’s edible and he wasn’t happy. He didn’t even eat the whole meal. The only part that was decent was our waitress but besides that I’d have to say I wouldn’t make it a goal to visit again not even to give it another chance. My hubbys exact words were they couldn’t pay him to go back. So yeah not at all impressed which is sad because we were looking forward to it. Either way it’s a solid no for us.

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  14. Markc

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    After making reservations we stopped by to make sure they could sit us outside and they said no problem. When we arrived they told us there was no outside table available. We had to wait a long time. When we order they mixed up our drink order and my wife’s dinner arrived 15 minutes before my dinner. The food was decent, nothing great. The service is very bad and the supervisor was unable to make a decision. Would not return

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Food was super disappointing especially for the price and menu. Drinks were just awful. Burger super overcooked. Caesar salad meh. Had a lot of potential and just wasn’t good. Also they don’t take reservations booked online/through open table lol

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  16. Alec

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Waitress seemed preoccupied and appeared to forget we were there

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  17. JohnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a neighborhood restaurant on the water. We eat there regularly with friends. The menu is excellent, though not enormous. Bar and wine selections are numerous. Service is always friendly and efficient. Because this is part of a large hotel that caters to business, sometimes the noise level is high.

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  18. DarleneK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful spot on terrace. Attentive and pleasing service. Delicious food! A favorite spot!

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  19. DanS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Went for a birthday celebration dinner. Service was fantastic, food was excellent and dining on the outside patio was great. Would certainly return and would definitely recommend to others.

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  20. WilliamM

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a decent place to eat at while you stay at the hotel

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal and great atmosphere. Very accommodating:)

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  22. ruhani

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I think the food is average, but I love the ambiance. This was my 2nd time being there. The service was slow, but we were warned for that as it was on a father's day. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We waited an hour for our food and then simply left because our waitress had only checked on us once and our food was nowhere in site. I’ve never had a more negative dining experience than this.

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  24. RonaldF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fine. The service, the food and the restaurant. For a Brazilian, though, expensive.

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  25. Kiwi

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Some dishes were definitely better than others. The sliders were the best; the tacos left a lot to be desired. The crab cake was ok. I would tell a friend to be selective in ordering.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great menu options! With multiple food allergies, we were able to find something for everyone in our group! We would definitely return.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Don’t waste your time here. The service is slow and the food came old cold. This is a below average hotel restaurant. The view is nice but not worth it.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cute place, no issues but nothing super special. Pretty close to MIT.

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  29. Stena

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    Good ambiance. The noise level wasn't an issue either. I thought the service was terrible. It took nearly a half hour to get my drink because of some issue with the bartender. It also took a while for our food to be served. I dined here with my family to celebrate my wife's birthday. I sent my 18 yr old to order a dessert for her birthday, thinking it would come with at least a candle. I was wrong. There was no singing of Happy Birthday, or a candle, and the dessert (like everything else) was really late. For our troubles, we got a $10.30 discount! None of this is hyperbole. At least the food was good.

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  30. larissad

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    I've been to ArtBar many times before and the food had always been great. But this time was really disappointing. The CORN FLOUR FRIED CALAMARI and the FRENCH FRIES were completely cold and soggy. The FLATBREAD was also cold the cheese wasn't even melted. I have no idea what's happened this time but I don't think I'm gonna be back so soon.

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  31. MichaelL

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The patio is on Cambridge Parkway which is very serene and quiet. It has a magnificent view of the Boston skyline. I had the ArtBar burger which was delicious. Cocktails were good too. However, even though our server was very nice, the service was very slow. It seems that they are understaffed...which isn't uncommon these days.

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  32. Marina

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Firstly, we waited for our food good 30/35 minutes. My salmon toast was completely tasteless. The band was too loud.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Artbar was a lovely experience. It was great for a business dinner. The drinks were refreshing and the good was very appetizing.

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  34. JohnG

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Have been there many times.

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  35. MeNe

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    The service was impeccable. We loved our waitress. However, the food was quite disappointing. The calamari and chowder were flavorless. The burger was decent. The fries were really the only good thing we ate.

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  36. BriannaF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    It was what I think may have been a busy night. I had a reservation , but the service was quite slow. We waited quite some time for food and a check when we were ready to leave…

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  37. Maeve

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and friendly service! Food was delicious and such great value.

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  38. AmyC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great time. It took a while for us to get our food, but I don't think that is typical. It might have just been a busy day. Otherwise, great environment and good service.

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  39. kgdiner

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We walked here from Kendall Square on a breezy, chilly spring evening. Sat in a cozy bubble on the patio. Food and service were very good. Nice view of the river.

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  40. ArielM

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Server was attentive. Good and drinks were amazing.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

ArtBar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 806-4122.

ArtBar is rated 4.4 stars by 765 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ArtBar

40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    40 EDWIN LAND BLVD
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Reduced parking rate with restaurant validation.
  • Public transit
    12-minute walk from Lechmere T stop on the Green Line | 17-minute walk from Kendall / MIT on Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://artbarcambridge.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 806-4122
  • Private party facilities
    For your next private dinner, holiday party or business meeting, gather at ArtBar for a memorable evening of contemporary art, local cuisine, fine wines and specialty cocktails, all in an intimate space overlooking the Charles River and Boston city skyline.
  • Private party contact
    Orion St. Laurent: (617) 806-4169
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