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1. Oak Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(293)
Price: Expensive
• American • Cambridge
Booked 34 times today
Step into Oak Bistro, the freshest addition to Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Uncover American cuisine with a modern spin, influenced by global flavors. Our cozy setting welcomes young professionals, students, and families for an unforgettable culinary experience. Led by a chef-driven vision, we infuse diverse cultural influences, meticulous attention, and adaptability into crafting innovative and delectable dishes. Come share in the creation of enduring memories while supporting our vibrant local community.
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2. Puritan & Company
4.5
Awesome(2236)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 17 times today
Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com
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3. Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.
4.8
Exceptional(105)
Price: Expensive
• Oyster Bar • Cambridge
Booked 5 times today
Chef Will Gilson and the team behind Puritan & Company are thrilled to introduce you to Puritan Oyster Bar! We offer limited reservations, but always hold space for walk-ins! The space is a bit more casual than our sister restaurant, with a focus on fresh seafood and an incredible cocktail program.
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4. Olé
4.3
Awesome(988)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Cambridge
Booked 4 times today
We are very excited to present Olé's renovated space and updated bar menus to the neighborhood. Olé has been in Inman Sq for 15 years, bringing traditional as well as innovative Mexican cuisine to Cambridge. Our 6 seat bar served us well over the years, but we always wanted a little more. Now we have it!Please join us in our new space name with new cocktails, wines and new bar dishes.More about the Restaurant: In eclectic Inman Sq. lies a distinctive restaurant - Olé, where Chef David Tapia creates authentic Mexican delicacies from Veracruz, Oaxaca, amongst others. Popular for table side-award winning Guacamole it's the perfect destination for an outstanding evening.
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5. Pammy's
4.7
Exceptional(2332)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Cambridge
Booked 40 times today
Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.
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6. Little Donkey
4.7
Exceptional(2164)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge
Booked 30 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
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7. Dali
4.7
Exceptional(1624)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Cambridge
Booked 29 times today
Owners Mario Leon and Tamara Bourso introduced traditional Spanish cuisine with a Dali twist to Boston in 1989 and the concept of pairing/sharing tapas quickly spread throughout the restaurant community. Dali offers a full liquor bar with Sangria, original/vintage Cocktails, and Bottoms Up Shots. The interior is personalized with quirky decor such as the Crying Gold Wall, Lost & Found Clothesline, and a LED Interactive Table that cozily seats 6-10 convivial guests.Reservations available Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:30 to 10 and we invite you for a memorable evening.
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8. Josephine
4.6
Exceptional(382)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Somerville
Booked 32 times today
An homage to the variety in Italian food with a focus on wood fired pizza...Josephine is the latest concept from James Beard nominated Chef Michael Scelfo of smash hits Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar. Josephine is a celebration of family and food, focused on Italian favorites and simple pleasures.Josephine features deep dish & thin wood fired pizzas and whimsical riffs on classic Italian foods, all set in a lively space. A massive marble bar with craft cocktails, ice cold martinis on tap, and a huge out door space that's dog friendly with an outdoor bar and fire pit will bring you back again and again.
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9. Waypoint
4.5
Awesome(2067)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Cambridge
Booked 19 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.
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10. Row 34 - Cambridge
4.6
Exceptional(370)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Cambridge
Booked 43 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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  • Robert
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food is excellent. Staff is very happy which to me represents good management. My wife and I enjoyed a delightful mother's day lunch.
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    Oak BistroPrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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    4.8
  • Alison
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    As always- service here is fantastic. Food was as well.
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    KrasiPrice: Expensive• Greek• Back Bay
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    4.9
  • CatherineVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •45 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 1, 2025
    The food here is terrific! We had bolognese sauce over orecchiette, crab salad, carrots & broccolini. The carrots were excellent, the entire meal was good and the sorbet for dessert was yummy. The only drawback was the cocktail, it took the bartender two tries to make a vodka gimlet. We did not realize how many bartenders do not know how to make this concoction. Seems very simple to us. The reason we returned us because we had outstanding waiter last year in March. Hoping he was still there we made a reservation, but he was gone and the waiter we had was ok.
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    Puritan & CompanyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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    4.5
  • Rachel
    Greater Boston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 26, 2025
    Everything was incredible! Great selection of fresh local oysters, innovative cocktails, and fabulous service. Puritan never disappoints.
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    Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.Price: Expensive• Oyster Bar• Cambridge
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    4.8
  • Nir
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 22, 2025
    Great food and service Need to update the info about eating outside. Outdoor sitting start April 1st
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    OléPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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    4.3

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