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Name: Abigail's
Address: 291 Third street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142
Telephone: (617) 945-9086
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

Abigail's

4.0

198 Reviews

$30 and under

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Abigail's is a full service neighborhood restaurant, serving ingredient inspired cuisine, craft beer and cocktails. Located in Kendall Sq , Abigail's is the realization of a long held dream, a labor of love named for our first love, Abigail.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 1:00am Saturday: 4:00pm - 1:00am Sunday: 11:00am - 1:00am Late Night Menu Available till Midnight Monday - Saturday
Phone number
(617) 945-9086
Website
https://www.abigailskendall.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Abigail's also offers full service catering. Everything from breakfast meetings, weddings, pig roasts, BBQ and much more. No matter the party size or occasion we have the services and friendly staff to make your event most memorable.
Private party facilities
Baby Shower's, Office Holiday Party, High school Reunions, Networking Events, Birthday's, Anniversary, Graduations, Awards Ceremony Please email to inquire about hosting your next event with us.

Location
291 Third street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Athenaeum St & Third St
Parking details
Discounted Parking, with Validation **Kendall Square South Garage 350 Kendall Street (Located underneath the Watermark Apartment Building) A large amount of metered street parking is also available around the restaurant.
Public transit
Train: Redline- Kendall/MIT station Green Line- Lechmere station Bus: MIT/Kendall Station Bus 68, 85, CT2 Lechmere Station Bus 69, 80, 87, 88
Entertainment
Abigail's offers Karaoke on Friday nights from 10pm until last call. Come join us at the bar and have a great time!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Amari Meletti$8.00
Amaro Montenegro$9.00
Amaro Nonino$10.00
Amaretto di Sorrona$9.00
Aperol$8.00
Averna$8.00
Bailey's$10.00
Becherovka$9.00
Benedictine$10.00
Campari$8.00
Cardamaro$8.00
Carpano Antica$9.00
Chambord$10.00
Chartreuse Green$12.00
Chartreuse Yellow$12.00
Chartreuse VEP$25.00
Cherry Herring$8.00
Cocchi Blanc$8.00
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino$8.00
Cointreau$10.00
Cynar$8.00
Fernet$6.50
Frangelico$9.00
Galliano$9.00
Gran Marnier$11.00
Gran Classico$10.00
Herbsaint$9.00
Kahlua$9.00
Lillet Blanc$8.00
Luxardo Maraschino$9.00
Meletti Chocolate$11.00
Pimm's #1$8.50
Punt e Mes$8.00
Ramazotti$10.00
Ramos Pinto 20 Yr$15.00
Sandeman Ruby$8.50
Sandeman 30 Yr$18.00
Taylor 10$11.00
Velvet Falernum$8.00
Zirbenz Stone Pine$9.00

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
3.9Service
3.9Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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MarkC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere & service. Food was tasty and well prepared. The only negative was the somewhat small size of the lunch menu.
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NotWorththeTrip
New York Area
18 reviews
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience3
This is the second time I have been to Abigail's and both times it has been a big disappointment. The quality of the food is mediocre at best. Yesterday a few of us got salad with grilled chicken for lunch. The chicken was barely edible. Not sure if it wasn't cooked enough or what. The lettuce was impossible to cut and chew. The waiter brought the check without asking if we wanted coffee or dessert. This was a business lunch, and sort of an embarrassment in terms of the food quality.
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JasotTurbot
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service, and a great atmosphere in the now vibrant Kendall Square. Outstanding bar area. For some reason, I find their hamburgers absolutely irresistible. They know how to make a good Hendricks martini, too. Can't wait to go back. And since my wife works in Kendall, believe me, we'll be back!
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litraveler
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall, the food and service was good but on open table, it says they validate parking at the garage across the street. This parking is NOT complimentary but discounted. They should state that!!!
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yogachick
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
They have outstanding dishes with unique ingredients and flavors. The restaurant is very small so when full can be a bit noisy. Otherwise a great dining experience. Only downside is the music they play....could do without the music at all.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very strong restaurant, great family meal. The Mac n cheese was outstanding. Very fresh and creative food. Upside surprise. I recommend.
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Falconer
Fort Lauderdale
104 reviews
vip
2.0
104 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall2food3service1ambience2
Apathetic staff. They did not care at all
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
One of my favorite places when I use to live in Boston. It was a very nice evening while visiting the city for the weekend. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant. Drinks were average in reality to how they were described on the menu. So wish they’d have kept the habanero wings on the menu. Garlic spinach was so good we’re attempting to make at home tonight.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great steak salad!
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xyzz
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2019
overall2food3service3ambience1
They claimed we did not have a reservation, but seated us anyway. Shabby, ugly, noisy, but good food.
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Kymberli
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2018
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food was good, drinks were decent. Service was great. Overall, good experience.
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staciek
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything was great - food, atmosphere and service!
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BelindaD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good, too bad we had to wait over an hour for it.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice supper
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ToniB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
My small group often meets here for Sunday brunch. Service is friendly and food is good in a really nice atmosphere.
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ChelseaP
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2018
overall5food5service3ambience5
We really enjoyed our time and meal at Abigail's. They had a wide variety of options to choose from on both their cocktail and food menu. The food was delicious. The only thing I can think of that was a negative was waiting for our check after our dessert, we waited at least 20 minutes, and there were only a few other tables that the waitress was attending too.
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brunchlover
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably good for much more but I love the brunch, especially the french toast.
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CC53
New England
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall3food4service4ambience3
Nice neighborhood bar. A bit empty on a Saturday night, so hard to get a sense of the vibe, though we were early. I'd go again if I was in the neighborhood.
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AliU
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Came with a group of 9 woman, most who didn't know each other. Abigail's let me sit early and wait for the group to arrive (who filtered in within 20 minutes from our reservation. They honored separate checks, which was perfect for a group not familiar with one another. Great cocktails and great food.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
We enjoyed a quick bite and drinks while sitting outside in their patio. We shared a chicken margherita flat bread and shrimp & yucca fritters. The drinks were generous and the food was tasty. The service was wonderful. Overall, a very nice experience. *However, we have to warn you that the sauce that came with the fritters is very spicy. I like spicy, so it's no biggie for me.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience5
Delicious food. Something for everyone: gluten free, omnivore, and seafood enthusiasts. Food did not get served for the whole table timely. Drink menu unique.
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Tastybits
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience2
Loud for lunchtime due to music and TVs Not enough servers. Hostess could not communicate Good solid food
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MichaelO
New England
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2018
overall2food3service3ambience3
I wouldn't return to Abigail's to dine again. It was a "meh" experience, not good, not really bad, just... meh. It seems like they raised the price of all the meals just to get a few bucks and not give anything back in quality. The steak I had was fine, a little overcooked but still flavorful, not worth it for over $30. My girlfriend had a burger which she called "lackluster" and "missing fun". The price was a bit extreme at over $100, yes with 6 oysters but without any alcohol. They put on candle on my dessert (for my birthday), so that was nice, I guess.
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Gastronome
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2018
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great alfresco dining, which js rare in Boston/Cambridge
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OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious home style cooked meals. A gem and will be back again soon! PS Get the grilled corn.
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TammyD
New England
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience4
Roasted chicken was excellent. Staff was warm and friendly upon arrival and then I was promptly forgotten. Even after reminders they couldn't seem to fit me in between the outside and bar crowd (I was sitting at a high-top just inside the entrance near the bar). I think there was confusion about who was my server (someone from inside or the bar attendant). The disappointment was that even after reminders I was still ignored for a long time.
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IanC
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2018
overall2food3service1ambience4
This was a disappointing experience. My wife and I made reservations to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We were excited to try this place out but ultimately it was regrettable. I included the “anniversary” tag on my reservations along with a note. This information was never reviewed because nobody said anything to us, which was fine but a little disappointing. We started with drinks. I ordered a Negroni, and the server had never even heard of it before. I told him what was in it, and even had to spell it for him. My wife ordered Whistle Pig with a couple rocks. Our drinks came after 15 minutes. We watched them sit on the bar. Multiple people walked by the drinks and let them sit there. Once we got the drinks, we needed to ask for another whistle pig because it was melted completely. We thanked them for fixing it and the gentleman who I presume to be there manager said something to the effect of “no thank you, because now we can drink that one.” It was unprofessional. Oysters were great, and the ribs were tasty as well. Our second round of drinks was 2 pours of Casa Noble tequila. It took another 15 minutes for that round which the server blamed on the bartender. We ordered another round with our entrees, and we waited again for a while. Our server came over and I asked if our drinks would be coming, and he realized he never put the order in. We got the pork schnitzel and the rigatoni. The pork was okay, a little tough and dry. It came with dry starchy mashed potatoes and some kale. The rigatoni was embarrassing. It was boxed pasta with frozen meatballs. I don’t understand how they can proudly put this food out. Our server apologized at the end saying he’s “never worked alone before”. We saw at least 5 people walking the floor and there were only 2 other tables when we were dining. This place has some potential but I do not recommend it. I wanted to email the manager but they have no contact info, so I’m hoping this reaches them.
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NMD2
London
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We ate at Abigail's last night for my husband's birthday. We were greeted by multiple staff members and quickly shown to our table. There's a great list of cocktails, wines and beers. We decided on a bottle of wine. We had the Gouda fries and the shrimp fritters and both were delicious and unique flavor combinations. I had the tofu stirfry for a main. The server told me that the tofu is local, it comes from a place in Cambridge. I'm not a huge fan of tofu but loved it! The hubby had the schnitzel and raved about it. We both had the flourless chocolate cake with whipped cream for dessert- Omg, so yummy! It wasn't cheap, but the quality and quantity were spot on. I would Happily go back to Abigails for a meal!
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DanielleB
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
The food was delicious and a good portion size. Great ambiance with lots of natural light, tucked into a cute corner of Kendall Sq. Service was great too. Would definitely come back for brunch!
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BraydnR
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Abigail's menu was the first thing that attracted my wife and I here but when we were walking up we thought the patio and the restaurant itself looked incredibly inviting. The staff was wonderful, especially our server Rich who did an outstanding job. The food was delicious and the ambience was great. Overall, I'd say we'll definitely come back!
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OpenTable Diner
London
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch was great and service was prompt and friendly.
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Anonymous
New England
315 reviews
vip
4.0
315 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
I’m new to the neighborhood, and hadn’t been in since they opened. I am very pleased to have this spot down the street! It’s still great. Warm hospitality and cool AC for these gross, humid days.
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ChrisJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding, the best meal we had in Boston the entire week. Would recommend to anyone.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2018
overall1food2service2ambience4
Went here for brunch on Sunday around 11:30 with my girlfriend. We decided to sit at the bar so we could watch the World Cup match. Although the service was friendly we did feel somewhat unattended. For example, we had to specifically call the bartender over to order food (we were the only ones at the bar) and they initially forgot to pour the second drink my girlfriend ordered. Additionally the tap lines for two of their beers were messed up and the bartender wasn’t aware they had the Bantam cider she ordered in a can (instead asked her to order something else). Food was decent but felt very preprepared for the price. I’ve heard the restaurant has a good dinner menu, but my brunch experience was pretty poor. I don’t think we’ll be back.
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LizFromBoston
New England
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice! Very tasty, and excellent service
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CornMann
New England
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been to Abigail's a number of times, and this was the first time we had the opportunity to sit outside on a beautiful summer evening. We all had the shrimp special and and the gazpacho, and both were great. And to start things off, i had one of Rob's Old-Fashioneds. He makes the best in Cambridge. Go and enjoy!
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NoeD
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Two thumbs up !!
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SarahW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience5
Great patio! Red snapper entree was good- small portion but tasty.
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NancyC
New England
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Definitely try the Gouda Fries!!! Delicious!
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VLL629
New England
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2018
overall3food2service3ambience4
I had been here before and remembered the food and drinks as being quite good. I have to say my experience this time wasn't good at all. The salmon salad was horrible! and my friend got a burger and said it was really bad. not sure if it was just an off night, but I'll think twice before going back.
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291 Third street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Additional information

Cross street
Athenaeum St & Third St
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 1:00am Saturday: 4:00pm - 1:00am Sunday: 11:00am - 1:00am Late Night Menu Available till Midnight Monday - Saturday
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Discounted Parking, with Validation **Kendall Square South Garage 350 Kendall Street (Located underneath the Watermark Apartment Building) A large amount of metered street parking is also available around the restaurant.
Public transit
Train:Redline- Kendall/MIT stationGreen Line- Lechmere stationBus:MIT/Kendall StationBus 68, 85, CT2Lechmere StationBus 69, 80, 87, 88
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Abigail's offers Karaoke on Friday nights from 10pm until last call. Come join us at the bar and have a great time!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.abigailskendall.com/
Phone number
(617) 945-9086
Catering
Abigail's also offers full service catering. Everything from breakfast meetings, weddings, pig roasts, BBQ and much more. No matter the party size or occasion we have the services and friendly staff to make your event most memorable.
Private party facilities
Baby Shower's, Office Holiday Party, High school Reunions, Networking Events, Birthday's, Anniversary, Graduations, Awards Ceremony Please email to inquire about hosting your next event with us.

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Desserts

Key Lime Pie$10.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake$10.00

Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

Coffee & Tea

Darwin's #5

Black

English Breakfast

Blue Flower Earl Grey

Decaf English Breakfast

Spicy Chai

Green

Golden Green

Moroccan Mint

Herbal

Ginger Lemon

Lemon Chamomile

Mediterranean Mint

Cordials, Digestives & Ports

Amari Meletti$8.00

Amaro Montenegro$9.00

Amaro Nonino$10.00

Amaretto di Sorrona$9.00

Aperol$8.00

Averna$8.00

Bailey's$10.00

Becherovka$9.00

Benedictine$10.00

Campari$8.00

Cardamaro$8.00

Carpano Antica$9.00

Chambord$10.00

Chartreuse Green$12.00

Chartreuse Yellow$12.00

Chartreuse VEP$25.00

Cherry Herring$8.00

Cocchi Blanc$8.00

Cocchi Vermouth di Torino$8.00

Cointreau$10.00

Cynar$8.00

Fernet$6.50

Frangelico$9.00

Galliano$9.00

Gran Marnier$11.00

Gran Classico$10.00

Herbsaint$9.00

Kahlua$9.00

Lillet Blanc$8.00

Luxardo Maraschino$9.00

Meletti Chocolate$11.00

Pimm's #1$8.50

Punt e Mes$8.00

Ramazotti$10.00

Ramos Pinto 20 Yr$15.00

Sandeman Ruby$8.50

Sandeman 30 Yr$18.00

Taylor 10$11.00

Velvet Falernum$8.00

Zirbenz Stone Pine$9.00

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