The Lexington

Name: The Lexington
Address: 100 N First St, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02141-2293
Telephone: (617) 945-1349
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

120 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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The Lexington is the hub of Cambridge Crossing, led by Chef/Owner Will Gilson. The space features a gorgeous roof deck and is the go-to destination for after work drinks, evening get-togethers, and possibly the first or last stop of an evening out. The Lexington offers seasonal outdoor seating with views of The Common.

The Lexington has been designed with an open greenhouse layout, and can accommodate full buyouts of business events, weddings, or seasonal holiday parties. It also features a private dining room with seating for up to 30 guests.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 945-1349
Website
https://www.thelexingtoncx.com/the-lexington-restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Will Gilson
Private party facilities
The Lexington has been designed with an open greenhouse layout, and can accommodate full buyouts of business events, weddings, or seasonal holiday parties. It also features a private dining room with seating for up to 30 guests.

Location
100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141-2293
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
2-hour parking is available in front of 222 Jacobs Street every day.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
we encourage public transportation via the MBTA (we’re next to Lechmere for the Green Line and a short walk from Community College on the Orange Line) or ride-shares. Further away but 5-min walk is the Cambridge Municipal First Street Garage, enter off Spring Street and First Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

120 Reviews

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LaurieM
Greater Boston
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must visit if a local or tourist! Beyond delicious. Thank You.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it here! We wish they had better music and softer lighting but the food was delicious as were the drinks. Definitely a spot we would recommend.
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Roopy
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and fantastic food
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SayantanB
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I went to Lexington for a birthday celebration with my friend. We tried almost all the cocktails available. Some of them were good, and the rest of them were pretty average. Food was average to subpar. Don't order steak; they deliver a well-done steak for my medium order. The behavior of the server was good. But she misguided us. Cocktail recommendations didn't deliver one of our orders but charged for it. Most importantly, there was no candle for the birthday celebration.
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JackieC
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our birthday celebration dinner at the Lexington! The service was attentive, food delicious, drinks awesome and the vibe was festive. Love the view! Cannot wait to go back.
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Amandaheath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My boyfriend and I came to Boston for the weekend & we absolutely loved our meal at the Lexington; the ricotta gnocchi & steak frites were amazing. Our waiter Louis was also fantastic. Great service. Loved the rooftop as well. 100% would come back again!
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foodie88
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent spot for brunch! Cocktails were fantastic. Loved the Steak and Eggs and nachos! Will def be back.
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JamieS
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
If you are looking for a low-key restaurant with a modern, hip vibe and recognizable, good food, this is your spot! Lexington has a yummy cocktail and mocktail list . Apps we enjoyed and recommend are the potato waffles with onion dip, brussel sprouts, and burrata with seasonal sweet potato. Their burgers and fish tacos also fresh and flavorful. We didn't get dessert because we were too full but our server said the pastry chef is one of the best in Boston. So a definite reason to return! Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere. I had steak on this occasion and pasta at the restaurant downstairs and both were great. My friends had the cod and I will try the fish next time. The staff was friendly and attentive! I recommend this great spot.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was fantastic! Excellent, speedy, friendly service and the food was stellar. Thank you!
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StevenP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was good however our service was sub par. We didn’t get our orders in until 20 min after sitting down. The restaurant was under staffed but I believe they could have done a better job of taking care of the tables.
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LydiaS
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant. I’ve been twice and was blown away by the quality of service both times. Great good. Onion waffle appetizer and cod entree are the best.
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neighborhoodlocal
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food and great service! Definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect every time! French onion grilled cheese forever ❤️
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StaceyV
Greater Boston
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service by our wait staff Luis! Great cocktails, wine and appetizers. The Cod was good. The mushroom gnocchi was ok a little salty but overall a good dish.
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GrantH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A+ quality service. Limited entree options left a bit more to be desired in terms of flavor. Lobster bisque and Cobb salad tasted a bit flat but Cod was cooked to perfection. Beautiful space and would try again with different options
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IanL
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect per usual!!!! The whole dinner experience was awesome
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Natalie
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Lexington is nice! The interior is modern and elegant. The food was unfortunately too expensive for what it is. The chicken burger is $18, and nothing else. If you want fries with that, it'll be another $3, bringing the total to over $20.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, I had the French toast and French fries with the black garlic aioli. The French toast was topped with fresh berries - DELICIOUS. The music and vibes were great, especially our bartender Jake! The location is also beautiful and would totally go again, 10 out of 10 recommend.
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TracyP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. We ordered lots of different items and enjoyed all of them.
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Leonardo
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was especially delicious last night and Louis was a fantastic waiter, kind, knowledgeable and attentive! Thanks for a great night
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AshleyO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails were good, brussel sprouts and calamari seemed over seasoned/overbattered and you couldn’t taste the Brussel sprout or actual calamari (although the fried pickles inside it were delicious). Burger was good. Caesar salad had balsamic dressing and a lot of it :( ambiance was great and service was great!
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Sandy
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tom provides a great cocktail program and is a pleasure to talk to! My husband and I are going to Lexington at least once a week. The food, service, ambience and staff is what keeps us coming back. It’s a great venue at Cambridge Crossing.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I had a reservation yesterday at 11am for brunch but no host or anyone came to the hostess stand. Was standing there for almost 15 mins even went upstairs but couldn’t find anyone. I even called while still at the restaurant but no one picked up.
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NaidaG
Venezuela
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Actually thought I was reserving at Geppetto. Open table bumped me to Lexington and that was very upsetting as I wasn’t aware of this until I got to the restaurant. As it turned out The Lexington was excellent. However, the website needs to be amended and if no tables in one restaurant are available, the website should state that instead of automatically booking a different reservation.
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happinessonafork
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal! The food was interesting and delicious, and the staff are friendly, helpful, and professional. I dined with three other girlfriends, and we shared just about everything on the Snacks + Shareables portion of the menu. Standouts included the salmon crudo, the lamb meatballs, the jalapeno-bacon croquettes, and the onion dip. We each tried a different cocktail to start and loved all of them, and the wine list has lots of great options. Our go-to is brut rose, and the bottle we chose did not disappoint. We also really loved the chocolate and strawberry tart for dessert and both the espresso martini (which the bartender made decaf by request) and white port that we ordered paired beautifully.
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Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was excellent and attentive, food was delicious, and outside was much quieter than inside - overall a great evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Poor service. Need to improve on greeting. Tap sparkling water is a bad idea and they have no other options..
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Nightowlbrandy
Greater Boston
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite for outdoor dining especially! Food always very good, cocktails interesting, ambiance during warmer months perfect, especially overlooking the XC parkland, and service always excellent & personable, with special recognition to Sophia!
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LydiaS
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really tasty. The menu could be a bit more descriptive. Great service.
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JasimK
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Just a large crowd that was supposed to be outside was pushed inside throwing indoor seating I to chaos
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EKL73
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and amazing service. We had kids in our party ranging from 2 to 9 years old who loved their meals- so kudos to you for pulling that off!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cod was fabulous
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GiulianaD
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was sub par and the service was not to standard. Not sure if this is a custom US thing but coming from Toronto, the waiter usually checks in on the table a min of 4-5 times during the meal— that didn’t happen here. The food was not great, but the ambience was nice.
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Kate
Baltimore
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food! Fries are an up charge which is always silly to me. But they were absolutely delicious so it was worth it. Inside was gorgeous too! Friendly waiters great service
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LaurenM
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our food was really well prepared and dishes were inventive. Our party if 4 was extremely impressed with each dish. Cocktails were also delicious. Only drawback was that the server removed whiskey glasses from the table before they were finished (twice!). We will definitely go back and would highly recommend for a classy dinner out.
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Mari
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The nicest servers! And the food was delicious
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Karen
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great find in Cambridge Crossing - a new area of Cambridge. Cocktails and apps were fantastic - dined outside on the patio overlooking park
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YuliyaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Will definitely come back.
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JPar
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had truly the best steak frites I’ve ever had in my life. The waitress had great recommendations for drinks, and the decor was adorable
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Lexington using the Order Online button. The Lexington also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 945-1349.

The Lexington is rated 4.7 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141-2293

Additional information

Cross street
2-hour parking is available in front of 222 Jacobs Street every day.
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
we encourage public transportation via the MBTA (we’re next to Lechmere for the Green Line and a short walk from Community College on the Orange Line) or ride-shares. Further away but 5-min walk is the Cambridge Municipal First Street Garage, enter off Spring Street and First Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Will Gilson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thelexingtoncx.com/the-lexington-restaurant
Phone number
(617) 945-1349
Private party facilities
The Lexington has been designed with an open greenhouse layout, and can accommodate full buyouts of business events, weddings, or seasonal holiday parties. It also features a private dining room with seating for up to 30 guests.

The Lexington

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Lexington offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Lexington restaurant rated?

Is The Lexington currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information