The Red House Restaurant

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   patriciae

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

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   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Charming restaurant with a smart and focused menu. Cocktails are expert level. Highly recommend!

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   Worldtraveler

   New England

   90 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   90 reviews

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Such a sweet place for brunch! It is rather expensive, but we had a great time, the food was good, and service was friendly.

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   ilovefood

   New England

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   food was wonderful, small quiet atmosphere. Perfect.

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   JohnB

   New England

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Wish you had not divided up building because covid... and music could be a bit more mellow 1970s-90s Love porch sitting

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   Marty

   New England

   32 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on March 17, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Swordfish with spinach, ratatouille, and mashed potato was wonderful. I'd order it again, probably more likely for dinner. There wasn't enough lighter fare on the menu for lunch unfortunately, but my entree was great. Chocolate mousse was not great.

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   Mealmaven

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   A warm welcome, quick, efficient service, & the most interesting, flavorful vegetables I can remember having in a restaurant.

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   AnneK

   New England

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Second time here - first time was out on the porch. Cozy ambiance inside and delicious food once again!

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   LindaB

   New England

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on March 10, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A real gem of a restaurant. Quaint, historic and charming! The Red House is a hidden gem located right in the heart of Harvard Square. The service is impeccable and a joyful dining experience. Their clam chowder IS THE BEST in New England by a margin of 3. You just must have it!

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   SGR13

   New England

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on March 8, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful food (my date and I are both seafood maniacs), inventive and delicious cocktails, great wine options, and phenomenal service! The whole evening was just top shelf!!

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    Jess

    New England

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was fantastic, the setting was cozy and relaxed. The seafood empanadas are outstanding. The sound level is perfect—you can have a conversation with your dinner companions and no one has to yell!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’m sorry to say I don’t remember my server’s name nor my bartender but they were phenomenal. They absolutely made the experience. Very knowledgeable’ honest about entrees. Couldn’t be happier with my experience. Would highly recommend.

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    kkch

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    We sat by the fireplace with a real fire! What a lovely quiet place for a nice meal and wonderful conversation.

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    KarenW

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a lovely post Valentine’s dinner. The food was delicious especially the Brussels Sprouts app. Service was attentive but not obtrusive at all!! We highly recommend this restaurant.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was very fresh and well prepared! The clam chowder was great change from all the usual overly creamy versions.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and excellent service.

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    RobinH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    we had tuna and swordfish steaks. These were pretty good although basic. Nothing fabulous though. We were very disappointed in the fried calamari appetizer though. Really subpar. Perhaps it was our mistake to order it, since the waiter recommended something else. However, we expected its quality to be at least average. It was disappointingly subpar.

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    pstraith

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2

    There are several rooms but the one small one we were in was loud to the point of being unplewsant.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff was very accommodating to my early showing. Celebrated my birthday here and enjoyed every part of our dining experience.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    Got very sick the next day after eating here. Contacted the restaurant and no answer. Would love my money back—the food wasn’t even worth getting sick over!

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    MaeveM

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    This restaurant is a gem, our waitress was attentive without being obtrusive and added to our meal. The food was delicious

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    HarrietD

    New England

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Lovely cozy small farmhouse feel. Comforting simple food carefully prepared. Staff helpful and friendly but not intrusive

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    Sydney

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    We ate on the porch under warm heaters and clear plastic siding. It was lovely to feel the outside inside. The waitstaff was excellent as usual, and while I ordered what I always order and enjoy, my spouse tried the short ribs and loved the plate. The Red House is becoming our new "local."

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    WineGal

    New England

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had an excellent experience. First timers. Server Holly was top notch, from drinks to food recommendations. Living with a gluten sensitivity, I especially appreciated her ability to steer me in the right direction for gluten-free options. Shared a dozen abundant Duxbury oysters, a delicious and flavorful roasted kale salad, and we each got the seafood fra diavolo: mine over gluten free gnocchi. The gnocchi was the best GF gnocchi I've ever had, and the sauce had just the right amount of spiciness. My husband also got an appetizer of the seafood empanadas, and said he would come back for those alone! As a tequila fan, I enjoyed the Mezcal and Walnut: perfect winter sipping drink. Dined in the bar room, and I would choose that room again. It was a weekday lunch, and there was only one other party in that quaint room, full of character. We will return!

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    DanG

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Meeting old friends

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    madelyns

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    ambience was great, our waiter was excellent, but the food was very bland…just average

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a pleasant time when I come here

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    IanK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Nice intimate dining area with a lovely fireplace. Seafood lovers will be pleased. Kind staff, lovely evening.

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    Cheryl

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    They were very accommodating to a gluten-free, no garlic, no onion diet and gave me a delicious lunch. Service was excellent. Setting was pleasant and they have a great "outdoor" option that was not too cold even on a 35 degree day.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friendly helpful service. Nicely prepared food.

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    MichaelH

    New England

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Met up with an old friend from law school. Food was good, the drinks were very good and the server was a real pleasure to deal with. If I lived in Cambridge I would be a regular.

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    Amandab

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Good food, nice ambience, outdoor options, good service!

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    Kathleen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great food, good drink options. Love the ambiance near the bar. Highly recommend.

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    MoreQthanA

    Denver

    102 reviews

    3.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience1

    First time back to The Red House in more than five years and oh my how it has changed. While the food was pretty good, and the service efficient and friendly, the décor was not what we recalled - at all - and the ambience has changed significantly. Not the chintzy little New England restaurant in the pretty little lane, more the vibrant pink walled cocktail bar with bench seating and very basic amenities. Could not have been more disappointed, but that's not the restaurants fault; time moves on and Covid took it's toll everywhere. Probably does quite well with the student crowd, we would guess - but really not for us.

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    Singaporean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Friendly staff; not crowded; tables well spaced; great lobster roll

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    JenniferS

    New England

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    Menu looked great but the food was cold, cooked improperly- overly seasoned. Server saved it, but wouldn’t return based on food quality.

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    JamesH

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    had a lovely summer evening in November to return to the Red House for a very pleasant dinner for two Great to be able to book the patio and look forward to winter dining out there. Lovely service staff and great meal.

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    BethesdaDiner

    Washington DC

    116 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    We had a wonderful Sunday brunch here. Nice location near Harvard Square.

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    Thereforparentsweekend

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Lovely evening on the porch at the Red House - attentive service, delicious comfort food, and a great vibe.

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    williamc

    New England

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Warm cozy table next to a fire. Delicious food. A server who paid the right amount of attention - she never rushed us but was always available when we wanted something.

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    Alex

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Food quality very poor. Ordered swordfish, but was smelly and I left 75% of the food. My friend’s Tuna was the same. I felt NE calm chowders was good. I felt embarrassed for taking my friend who was visiting from Philly. Not worth for the price. I would rename this as “Redhouse burger shop”.

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