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1. Catalyst Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1686)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Cambridge

Booked 21 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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2. Area Four Cambridge

4.8

Exceptional(712)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 25 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. Row 34 - Cambridge

4.6

Exceptional(399)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 75 times today

Born from the BayMore than a seafood restaurant, Row 34 is a connection to the ocean. The name Row 34 is a nod to the 34th row of oysters grown in Duxbury Bay on the South Shore of Massachusetts. True to our namesake, our menu is all about responsibly sourced seafood from local waters. We want our guests to come back again and again, so everything we do reflects a commitment to freshness, community, and hospitality. Whether you're posting up at our raw bar or diving into one of our signature lobster rolls, we can’t wait for you to taste the best New England has to offer.

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4. Sulmona Restaurant | Bar

4.4

Awesome(1121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 21 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

4.4

Awesome(347)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Cambridge

Booked 19 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. Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

4.2

Awesome(1932)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 24 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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7. Amelia's Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(1220)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 7 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.

8. Uni

4.6

Exceptional(2359)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 41 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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9. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5

Awesome(3602)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 70 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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10. Shy Bird - Kendall Square

4.7

Exceptional(788)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 32 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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ElinaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was delicious! The arugula, prosciutto, and hot honey pizza and the summer salad were delicious. The atmosphere is pretty low key. Was expecting a bit more of a college vibe.
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Area Four CambridgePrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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MarjorieVIP
Nashville •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Spectacular service from Danny coupled with delicious and fresh food. Great experience and I’ll be back!
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Row 34 - CambridgePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.6
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Kim
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Specialty drinks were great. Food was good but fry on the calamari and fish was too heavy. Lobster in the lobster roll was lots of small pieces -just ok.
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Legal Sea Foods - Kendall SquarePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.2
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Susan
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jul 17, 2025
The food and service were good. Only comment I really have is that the restaurant was very warm, almost to the uncomfortable side.
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Sulmona Restaurant | BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.4
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Erik
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 8, 2025
Excellent choice as always: great food, excellent service, low noise, no TVs, time to talk.
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Catalyst RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• Cambridge
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