Nubar

Name: Nubar
Address: 16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 234-1365
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1110)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

We are currently serving our breakfast buffet 7 days/wk, from 7am - 10:30am. The price is now $30/adults and $16/kids (because of the soaring price of eggs), and it includes coffee, tea, or juice. We are now serving lunch again daily, from 11am - 2pm. On Sundays, we will offer our regular lunch menu, plus a small menu of a la carte brunch items (last day for the season is Sunday June 22nd). We open for dinner at 5pm daily. The kitchen closes at 10pm daily. The bar will stay open 45 minutes after the kitchen closes on Sunday - Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, last call is 11:45pm.

Located under the glow of a Cambridge landmark and in the heart of Harvard Square, Nubar restaurant and lounge is now open at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. A chic neighborhood hangout emphasizing a comfortable bar and dining experience, Nubar restaurant serves food reflective of its surrounding neighborhood: smart, seasonal and approachable.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 234-1365
Website
http://www.nubarcambridge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tom Connaughton
Catering
Please call, email, or fill out an inquiry here on the website regarding private events. We have several options available, from private to semi-private, dinners or cocktail receptions.
Private party facilities
We have two private dining spaces - the Berkeley Room holds a max of 20 guests, and the Garden Room holds a max of 37 guests. Larger dinners are done semi-privately. We have a fireside lounge area for cocktail groups up to 40, or expanded to include the bar for groups up to 100. The entire space may be available for events as large as 170 guests.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Near the apex of Garden St. and Concord St.
Parking details
$18 for up to 3 hours with validation. The rate goes up to $35 for up to 5 hours.
Public transit
Number 1 bus line and red line subway both stop nearby
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,110 people are saying

Nubar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Nubar is celebrated for its "excellent service" and warm, inviting ambiance. The buffet brunches are a "great value" with a diverse selection of tasty dishes. Though some dishes have been hit-or-miss, standout experiences include the "fantastic" mezze plate and consistently "wonderful" service, making it a pleasant dining destination.

1,110 Reviews

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Leila
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Compared to other restaurants in the same price point, the quality of the food here is rather unremarkable. The flatbread was on a stiff kind of lavash that felt store bought, the chicken milanese was covered in onions (I feel that should be in the description for folks like me that don't like onions) and the chicken itself and the potatoes lacked flavor. Even the desert, a banana cake with a scoop of ice cream had ice cream with a stiff texture that wasn't very tasty. On the bright side, the ambiance and service was a delight.
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Wilbur VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Relaxing and enjoyable Mothers Day brunch. Tasty and good buffet selection. Excellent service.
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Peter
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We typically come for Nubar’s special buffet brunches - Mother’s Day this time. Plenty of great choices and desserts - all at a price that is well below other restaurants. Great value!
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Judy VIP
Greater Boston55 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Nubar! Adriana is a wonderful server.
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Jennifer VIP
New York City9 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The service was good, however the food was not. I ordered steak frites, it was overcooked and chewy - not even sliced over the fries. The steak had fat & grizzle on ii.
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Charles VIP
Greater Boston101 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Generally good food. Flatbread was overcooked (hard, dry).
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Matthew
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nubar can be truly outstanding, and sometimes it's just... meh. A bit energetic for a Wednesday night, it seemed like there were a few large parties, which made for a somewhat noisier vibe than we'd hoped for, but so it goes. The cocktails were decent, as always, and the appetizer (mezze plate) was fantastic—the whipped spiced feta was the hit of the night! The food, though, was merely adequate. The seared salmon was overcooked, and the pasta was under seasoned and under sauced. We'd come back, as we've been there before and had amazing meals, but if this were our first experience, I don't know if it would stay in the rotation. Also, excellent and extremely polite service with just the right amount of attentiveness.
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Dr Joyce Maguire VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
$80. For a tacky hotel buffet on a weekday is insane. I guess they are trying to chase more neighborhood patrons away. Even captive hotel guests friends are bolting. And no lunch? They are on a Swedish death cleaning trip. Insane planning. Charge less, smaller plates. Bring people in- don’t chase them out.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have come here before, so felt we knew what to expect. It was one of the few restaurants still taking Valentine reservations. The service was excellent, but the food was subpar in both taste and quality. The sea bass had been prepared and in addition had sat on the pass thru for a while. The steak was overcooked and of mediocre quality. We will not be returning to dine here - it simply isn’t worth it.
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Karen VIP
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was particularly good: helpful, efficient, friendly, but not intrusive. We had a pleasant dinner and did not feel rushed.
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FAQs

Nubar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 234-1365.

Nubar is rated 4.5 stars by 1110 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Near the apex of Garden St. and Concord St.
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$18 for up to 3 hours with validation. The rate goes up to $35 for up to 5 hours.
Public transit
Number 1 bus line and red line subway both stop nearby
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tom Connaughton
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.nubarcambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 234-1365
Catering
Please call, email, or fill out an inquiry here on the website regarding private events. We have several options available, from private to semi-private, dinners or cocktail receptions.
Private party facilities
We have two private dining spaces - the Berkeley Room holds a max of 20 guests, and the Garden Room holds a max of 37 guests. Larger dinners are done semi-privately. We have a fireside lounge area for cocktail groups up to 40, or expanded to include the bar for groups up to 100. The entire space may be available for events as large as 170 guests.

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Nubar Buffet

Nubar Buffet

Breakfast is available 7 days a week

Breakfast

Lunch

Lunch

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