Russell House Tavern

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1. BQ

   BenQ

   Orlando

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Good food, good menu selections, good service and nice atmosphere. Staff is very nice and attentive and they offer a good variety of menu options for even the pickiest eater. Great location and cool vibe.

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2. JO

   JeanO

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   6 of us for lunch. Great meal and service. Love the crispy Brussels sprouts.

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3. CC

   ChristineC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience5

   Ambiance is great! Cozy and good location is Harvard square. Margherita pizza was pretty terrible. Oysters were good. Drinks were mediocre.

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4. LH

   LeeH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 25, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful food, great, friendly service, and warm atmosphere!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great dinner for me and my 7 year old son

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6. AA

   AAS52

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   The french fries listed as "hand cut fries" were disapointing. Small, barely warm, not hot, stringy, most were dry or crispy and many fries were black and hard to the point of being inedible, We asked for replacement fries, but the second batch were not much better. The fries did not match the quality of the rest of the food. This review asked us to tell it as it is. We still recommend Russell House, but don't order the fries.

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7. K

   Kainoa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was absolutely amazing. The staff from the hostess to the bartender was terrific as well. Not my first time at this establishment and I will definitely be back. There is such a good vibe here. Highly recommend! Great for just a drink after work or coming out with your friends or the entire family. Recommend making a reservation in advance.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 19, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Loved the atmosphere & our service was very helpful and outstanding! Would definitely come again!

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9. DR

   DanR

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Nice place, good food and nice staff and management

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10. w

    will

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Solid restaurant in the heart of Harvard Square, hard to go wrong

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Really loud and our server seemed a bit overwhelmed, but the food was fine. Very limited options for vegans.

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12. JB

    JanetB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, great food and service. The outdoor area is perfect.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Service was good and friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. The food was overall underwhelming. Nothing was bad, but for the price, it didn’t stand out either. I would gladly go back if others wanted to, but it wouldn’t be my first choice

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14. MB

    ManpreetB

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    I have had dinners there before and thoroughly enjoyed the place. Had brunch for the first time, it felt a complete waste of money. Food was bland, had to send it back to have the dish completed. Plain black coffee was lukewarm. Not sure what was going on, whole thing was off.

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15. CD

    CeciliaD

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is not my first time at Russel House Tavern, nor will it be the last. Their Nutella french toast never disappoints. Bravo!

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16. DJ

    DrJimB

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    It’s a bar and the quality of the food is on par with most bars - this one is on Harvard Square and has Harvard prices. Service was OK - to sum it up in one word …. “Unremarkable.”

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17. PL

    PatriciaL

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vibe! Atmosphere fabulous. People were friendly and nice. Outdoor space and upstairs bar great. Downstairs has a speakeasy vibe.

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18. MM

    MalM

    New England

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    We had two servers one of whom was training -- they were fine. Several of us got the same salad and it was not good. The lettuce was old and had big chunks of the "ends" of iceberg lettuce. Net/net reasonable service but poor food.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Nice place, warm environment. The food was very good; not transformative, but tasty and well made.

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20. CG

    ChrisG

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    I went to Russell House Tavern for dinner with my fiancee. We had eaten previously here a few times for brunch and had fantastic experiences. Our most recent meal, however, was disappointing. The service was slow, the food was just okay (my salmon was badly overcooked), and my partner had to send back her dish because her dairy allergy wasn't properly communicated to the kitchen. We will be back for brunch but will likely go elsewhere for dinner in the future.

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    nix75

    Charlotte

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience1

    My husband’s steak was not hot when served. My salad was forgotten. It was extremely loud

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22. GR

    GregR

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great good. Great atmosphere and service was exceptional. Bolognese was amazing!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing food and service, a tad noisy.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Was visiting Harvard with our daughter. Service was poor. Server was very friendly but very inattentive. Food was average for the price. Salmon was dry. Chop salad was very dry (seemed like no dressing on it). Asked for extra dressing. Took at least 10 minutes to get it. Overall disappointing experience.

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25. B

    Becca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Always my go-to when I'm in Cambridge! I bring all my friends here, usually for brunch.

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26. DH

    DallasH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the crab cakes and local beer to start and they were both amazing. We got to pizzas that were cooked very well and full of flavor. Staff was amazing as well.

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27. LB

    LizB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sat outside; staff was very nice and they even let my niece split two dishes with a friend (they divided everything up for them. Very nice!

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Netter Diner mit schönem Ambiente innen und außen. Essen war auch gut, besonders die chicken wings und die Kürbissuppe

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29. GK

    GregK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    At a busy time and place, we were surprised that everything went smooth and the food was better than we expected. Service was quick and ambiance was decent as well. The sweet and spicy bacon is recommended, as well as the Nutella French toast.

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30. 1

    1255lex5

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The service was great but the food was honestly disappointing and overpriced for how underwhelming it was.

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31. B

    Brian

    Detroit

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is special. So much history. They are well staffed, attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. I liked the selection and look forward to coming back the next time I am in town.

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32. MB

    MaddieB

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    The setting is nice (though quite loud downstairs at dinner time) but the food left us unimpressed. None of the four of us particularly liked what we ordered, until we got to dessert, which was tasty! The dishes were overpriced for disappointing flavor. This might be a better spot for drinks and apps than for dinner

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and food were great. A very nice place to watch the game too.

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34. GM

    GrantM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great spot to host some friends and have a wonderful evening. Excellent old fashioneds

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35. MK

    MonicaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good food, service impeccable (requested allergy info, and server was very helpful), ambiance was delightful. Price is what was expected. (Try the Brussel sprouts, yummy!)

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36. RW

    ReginaW

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First Time here! Our server Cleo B was awesome! So attentive to us and we loved it that she kept refilling and giving us a water pitcher that was the best! We all had brunch items and the cinnamon buns were amazing!

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37. M

    Maggie

    New England

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Fun spot to go to with friends with something on the menu for everyone.

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38. n

    nancycamb

    New England

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great food! excellent service!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simple food for simple pleasures in life. A place to visit in Cambridge.

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40. DF

    DFish

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience4

    What a disappointing meal - not up to Russell Houses usual good standards. Brussels were inedible - completely black, cold, with an odd metallic taste. The burger (which is usually excellent) was so over cooked and unappealing. Bun was cold and soggy. This will be our last trip to RH.

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