Best Restaurants with Great Beer in Cambridge

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1. Banners Kitchen & Tap

4.4

Awesome(588)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Crossing

Booked 20 times today

Restaurant & sports bar serving American fare in a contemporary, multilevel space.Named for the iconic championship team banners raised into the rafters throughout history, Banners Kitchen & Tap is located in the thick of Boston sports, on the former site of the Boston Garden, adjacent to the TD Garden and North Station at The Hub on Causeway.Banners Kitchen & Tap is an immersive restaurant and bar featuring upscale tavern cuisine as well as classic game-day menu staples, healthy alternatives, a children’s menu, and many other unique offerings for lunch & dinnerBanners boasts the biggest in-restaurant LED TV screen on the East Coast, Blades & Boards VIP dining room, and Banners Kitchen & Tap Topgolf Swing Suite.

2. Little Donkey

4.6

Exceptional(2182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge

Booked 21 times today

We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

3. Row 34 - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(2522)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Seaport

Booked 131 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 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).

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4. Area Four Cambridge

4.8

Exceptional(705)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 20 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.

5. Waypoint

4.6

Exceptional(2076)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 4 times today

Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

6. Select Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(2657)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 24 times today

Select Oyster Bar, the first solo venture from chef Michael Serpa, is a neighborhood oyster bar & seafood restaurant in the heart of Back Bay. Select offers fresh, local seafood with Mediterranean influences in a cozy brownstone space. A carefully curated raw bar, creative crudo, and thoughtful fish entrees round out the menu. A seafood centric wine program feature classic pairings as well as off the beaten path selections is the center of the beverage program, alongside artisan cocktails and craft beer. Food & Wine America's Best New Wine Bars, Boston Mag Best New Restaurant & Best Wine Program, Improper Bostonian Best Seafood.After 15 minutes past reservation time, we may seat your table. Please call us if you are running a bit late.If you do not find the time slot you are looking for, give us a ring 857-239-8064. Visit our website for more information on our reservations.

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7. Night Shift - Lovejoy Wharf

4.7

Exceptional(466)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • West End

Booked 8 times today

Just steps from TD Garden our experimental brewery and scratch kitchen.

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8. Russell House Tavern

4.5

Awesome(2857)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between. Russell House Tavern delivers a seasonally-inspired menu of modern interpretations of American classics, including signatures like the R. House Burger, a selection of Tavern Pizzas and Steak Frites among other dishes. To complement the menu, Russell House Tavern serves an interesting collection of all-star American wines, and a locally-driven craft beer selection. The cocktail menu strikes a balance between familiar classics and modern hand-crafted recipes using only fresh juices, homemade syrups and infusions.

9. Branch Line

4.8

Exceptional(2682)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 19 times today

Hi Friends!Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality. Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!

10. Little Whale

4.8

Exceptional(837)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 34 times today

Little Whale Oyster Bar is a Classic New England Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar from Chef Michael Serpa on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. An ode to the seaside clamshacks are raw bars of the New England coast, Little Whale is a casual neighborhood spot focusing on local products and seafood friendly wines.

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Dan
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outdoor dining on a beautiful evening. Very pleasant experience.
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Area Four CambridgePrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.8
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Columbus •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent as always!
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Row 34 - BostonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Seaport
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4.7
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ZachVIP
Greater Boston •284 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Not only was the food fantastic and the service amazing as usual but they treat us very well as return patrons. They always draw a crowd.
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Little DonkeyPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Cambridge
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4.6
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alex
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Overall one of the best dining experiences in Boston. Sitting at the chef’s table is a plus — getting to watch the chef inspect each plate added a whole new level to the night. Every plate that came out was absolutely on point, both in flavor and presentation. In my opinion, this is easily a top 5 restaurant in the city.
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WaypointPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.6
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Marcia
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
Great place to meet up with friends for dinner and drinks before an event at The Garden. Ask for Ray -- she is an amazing server!
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Banners Kitchen & TapPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Crossing
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4.4

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