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Grafton Street Pub & Grill, Cambridge, MA

Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.5
4.5
1165 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
*New Address: 59 JFK Street, Cambridge MA*
Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub & Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over 25 years. Located at 59 JFK Street – the Gateway of Harvard Square – this neighborhood hot spot is named after the spirited cobblestone-lined shopping district in Dublin’s famed Temple Bar area. Grafton Street deftly combines a traditional Irish pub’s warmth and coziness with a contemporary and comfortable full-service restaurant. Formerly located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Grafton Street relocated in March of 2022. The new location is on lower JFK Street just steps away from the Red Line MBTA stop and the Charles River. Grafton Street offers free parking for all guests that enter the Harvard Square parking garage after 5pm Sunday thru Wednesday.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

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  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (617) 714-5954

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Thomas Borgia

  • Private party facilities

    From intimate dinner parties to festive cocktail receptions, the events team at Grafton Street Pub & Grill awaits your next private function. In the heart of Harvard Square is the perfect for any special occasion. Please email events@graftonstreetcambridge.com or visit our website for more information https://graftonstreetcambridge.com

  • Private party contact

    Events Coordinator: (617) 714-5954

  • Neighborhood

    Cambridge

  • Cross street

    Eliot Street

  • Parking details

    FREE Parking validation all day Sunday and after 5pm Monday thru Wednesday directly above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage (20 Eliot Street) with the purchase of 2 brunch or dinner entrees.

  • Public transit

    We are located just two short blocks from the Harvard Square T Station on the Redline.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,165 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. MaineFoodie62

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat in the Parlor, which is MUCH quieter than the area surrounding the bar. Food was great, service was excellent...this will be our go-to place whenever we're in Cambridge for an event!
  2. Teik

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were very comfortable. It was St Patrick's day and the bar area was full of energy. In our comfortable low table and seats in the area beyond the bar from the door, the sound level was fine. Service was good and orders came quickly. We enjoyed our time there.
  3. Michael

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Food was good value but a little too salty. Pub apples a 3% kitchen fee. This is the very type of junk fee that congress is trying to curtail. They should rather pay their staff better or increase menu prices.
  4. Theonun

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    Two of us went to Grafton St. after an event at Sanders Theater. We miss the old Grafton St. that was located at Bow/Mass Ave. This clearly is a college pub and we missed the old menu. We ordered small plates and they were good, but a bit skimpy. Our main complaint is the noise. We breathed a sigh of relief when the music stopped. The music is too loud, so voices have to be raised. Not a good place for a quiet meal with conversation. Perhaps it's better at the normal dinner hour of 6-7. We had a reservation for 8:45 and clearly, this is a "young person's pub. It's too bad, because they have wonderful oysters!
  5. CristinaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice brunch menu and very nice service. Good price/quality relation.
  6. AndreaT

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was delicious- only thing that made me laugh is asking for orange in my drink and being told they didn’t have it when there was oranges in front of me. Don’t care- food was good and service was good.
  7. StuartS

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great waitress.
  8. JanetO

    New England

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Went on a Sunday around 6, and snagged a seat at the bar. The bartenders were super busy with serving the whole place so service was just ok. Food was great but portions weee small. Very loud but fun.
  9. NanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a great Sunday brunch! Already panning a return visit.
  10. Deanna

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely place for delicious food, relaxing ambience and service beyond expectations! Can’t wait to return !!!
  11. AshC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this place - the parlor, fireplace, service, food, and drinks. A nice, hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of Harvard. Highly recommend!
  12. Grafton

    New England

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great location especially with the free parking with dinner and all day Sunday. Great drinks and sharables. Curry Coconut Shrimp was our favorite of the 4 we tried.

    Grafton Street Pub & GrillResponded on January 27, 2023Hi, Thank you so much for the kind words. We now have free parking Monday through Thursday after 5pm and all day Sunday. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Paul Paul McMenamin General Manager Grafton Street

  13. XimenaS

    New England

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    We had spent a lot of Sundays at the last location so curious about this new change. Ambiance was ok, same as service. We were disappointed to not have a lunch menu in a Saturday afternoon, as they were only serving brunch. Under seasoned and bland would be the description of the overall experience. Blah
  14. CambridgeZach

    New England

    138 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great atmosphere, great service, and an improved extended menu. Had a fantastic dinner.
  15. MeganW

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a lovely evening here enjoying food and time with friends. The spinach and artichoke dip was my favorite!!
  16. ElizabethC

    New England

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Service was good. Food bland and room temperature.
  17. Want2BFoodie

    New England

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second date. I like the new space better than the old one. We enjoyed our meals and the waitstaff gave us space while still meeting our needs. Looking forward to going back.
  18. JakeTantorski

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I took a group of friends here for NYE. To start, this place is so cute and looks like a movie set of a pub. A perfect place to meet up with friends and grab some grub. We got a few beers but to me all beer is basically the same, so it was good beer. We had wings for an appetizer that came with a delicious dry rub. For dinner, I got the Cottage Pie which was to die for. The staff was pretty attentive and provides us with excellent service. I will be return here in the future to try some of the other items on the menu. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice night out in a Boston pub setting
  19. MarleneP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The Grafton Street Pub and Grill is a lovely place to eat. They were flexible in my order of mussels by eliminating the meat. However, they really lacked some vegan options like a veggie burger or pasta for my husband, who ended up ordering the cheese board which could have had more cheeses on it. The service was outstanding. Ethan our waiter was very attentive. So we would only recommend it to our non-vegetarian friends but not to all our friends.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    My only disappointment was on yelp it said there were vegan and vegetarian options. There was only a salad. They did make a dish for me that turned out excellent but I chose the restaurant based on the yelp information.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Found this place because we were going to the Sinclair and very happy! We got a bunch of small plates, and I can’t wait to go back. The mussels and shrimp were my favorite!
  22. MarkF

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful mid week dinner. Excellent ambiance, cocktail and beer selection. Did was also top notch. We had the burgers, which were perfect. Will definitely go back.
  23. RogerK

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Nearly poisoned two of my family members with a grease-laden bolognaise. Drinks were fine, and other dishes were acceptable. Price was not warranted.
  24. LAAA

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The lobster sauce on the gnocchi was amazing! Was an eclectic meal as we had a number of small plates instead of mains, but surprisingly good! Would have appreciated less "mood lighting" as they turned the lights down when we arrived. Would go back for sure.
  25. Nick

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New location is great. Cozy pub and the food was delicious.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was awesome and the food was amazing
  27. SabrinaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joe was a great waiter, prompt, professional and appropriately friendly. The food was great especially the squash soup with pomegranate. Delicious! Great ambience both at the bar and the table. The music could have been turned down a bit. A great evening and the restaurant is conveniently located.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were super kind patient and helpful
  29. jdmx

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Was there for lunch on Sunday. This means that the "brunch" menu applied (which I did not anticipate), and that did not look very inspiring. Having been to Grafton before, I was not worried, as I recalled lots of good stuff on the dinner menu. In other restaurants recently, during "brunch" I could order from the dinner menu, but the waiter said I needed to go from the brunch menu. I think I would still recommend this place for dinner but not if you plan to come for a weekend lunch.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dollar oysters till 5pm-7pm most days. We were in the back lounge area with fire place. Great way to spend day after thanksgiving before we went out.
  31. CarmineC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our third time eating at GSP&G, and 2nd Thanksgiving, always great and service.
  32. ToniS

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicious Thanksgiving meal. Tender turkey with all the fixins'. Excellent service.
  33. NRPT

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good! Excellent staff as well! We will definitely be back
  34. DaddyO

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Grafton Street Pub used to be a true gastro-pub: a place you could get standard fare with a flair, and some new idea dishes as well. Not any more. It has been several years since last we went to Grafton, and they have moved to a different location off Harvard Square. Downstairs, no longer at street level, and the ambience distinctly lacking from former location. It was a Sunday night, seemed most the wait staff new and inexperienced. They tried, but... The food did not measure up in any way to past experience. The $16 cheeseburger was meager, the crab fritters all bread stuff, the chicken sandwich was uninspired, the spinach dip served with overdone bread crisps. The servers tried, but had to be reminded to clear the table before putting down new dishes. It was unfortunately a downer. I suppose if you are going for drinks and appetizers at the bar, it would be alright, but no longer on our list.
  35. Rich

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Great location for brunch. Just wish the food had been better. Will try another time. Maybe the cook was having a bad day.
  36. pigeonnumber3

    New England

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The weather cooperated and we were able to sit outside under a heater to eat with our friends to celebrate their becoming grandparents. Our servers were personable and fun. We each got 2 starters and it was plenty for us old folks. Everyone loved the coconut shrimp - the sauce was superb. My steamed mussels were tasty. Two people had the calamari and loved it. A very nice evening!
  37. StephanieC

    New England

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Loved the old Grafton Street, but really adore the new Grafton Street! The new location and ambience is fantastic for a date night! The food exceeded our expectations as well! So happy that Grafton is back in the neighborhood serving up stellar cocktails and comfort food (with a little twist)...
  38. Christian

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good time with really good food. Wish there were more gluten-free options. Wait staff should be encouraged to write down orders at table rather than trying to memorize.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our drinks were excellent. Spinach artichoke dip was also delicious. Service was good but food was slow to come out.
  40. denisc

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time and the service was outstanding! I would highly recommend this restaurant! We will be back again!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

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You can order delivery directly from Grafton Street Pub & Grill using the Order Online button. Grafton Street Pub & Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 714-5954.

Grafton Street Pub & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 1165 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Grafton Street Pub & Grill

59 JFK St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Eliot Street

  • Neighborhood

    Cambridge

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    FREE Parking validation all day Sunday and after 5pm Monday thru Wednesday directly above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage (20 Eliot Street) with the purchase of 2 brunch or dinner entrees.

  • Public transit

    We are located just two short blocks from the Harvard Square T Station on the Redline.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Thomas Borgia

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 714-5954

  • Private party facilities

    From intimate dinner parties to festive cocktail receptions, the events team at Grafton Street Pub & Grill awaits your next private function. In the heart of Harvard Square is the perfect for any special occasion. Please email events@graftonstreetcambridge.com or visit our website for more information https://graftonstreetcambridge.com

  • Private party contact

    Events Coordinator: (617) 714-5954

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