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Drifter's Tale, Cambridge, MA

Drifter's Tale

4.1
4.1
14 Reviews
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
This globe-trotting menu, created by Executive Chef Scott McCarthy, offers comfort classics and dishes inspired by flavors from around the world, as well as an impressive list of local beer and thoughtful craft cocktails.

Although the atmosphere is very comfortable and casual, there are no details spared. From the sausage made in the Drifter’s scratch kitchen to the playful cocktail names (i.e. ‘Resting Spritz Face’), the team works to create a neighborhood environment without compromising the quality.

Located conveniently on Cambridge St. in Inman Square, in between Harvard Sq. and Kendall Sq.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 714-5712
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Scott McCarthy
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

14 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Burger was good but the roll was old. Fries needed to be cooked more. Friend’s medium steak frites was 1/4 rate. Server was really nice but then she disappeared then another guy said he was our server but then she came back so? It was ok. Really busy and very loud.

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  2. Jess

    Greater Boston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, terrific staff, and a fun vibe.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The music is too loud, the lights are too bright, it is not cozy at all. The food is good but overpriced.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service!

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  5. Pickymom

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good and interesting choices. I wish they had more vegetarian options. I got vegetarian pot stickers and they were quite good. Drinks were interesting and good It was right after Christmas and it was pretty empty and kind of cold. I would have liked it to be a little warmer inside. The service was spotty. Nice enough, just for being kind of empty, not super attentive. Overall nice meal

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  6. KateM

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not sure how this place ended up in Eater. Food was good, cocktails were terrible (like, college-bar level sweetness and quality). Lots of TVs, just your average neighborhood bar - wouldn’t call it a “gastropub”.

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  7. TATOT

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice little place. Very good staff. Bit too loud.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very casual ambience with simple food done well. Loved the paella (takes 25 minutes so be warned; we were in no hurry). Also loved sausage flatbread. Very pleasant waitstaff.

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  9. LiaS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, the waitress's suggestions were excellent. Service was great , attentive but not overbearing.

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  10. MAry

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered wings as an appetizer that took 30 minutes to come to the table. Our waitress didn’t check on us once and we had to ask a different waitress to check on our food. I ordered a margarita that took 20 minutes to come. The paella was good aside from the mussels which were nearly inedible because they tasted like sewage.

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FAQs

Drifter's Tale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 714-5712.

Drifter's Tale is rated 4.1 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Drifter's Tale

1281 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott McCarthy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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