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Glass House, Cambridge, MA

Glass House

4.5
4.5
263 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Glass House is a restaurant, bar and event space that serves as a modern day meeting house offering contemporary food and drink inspired by both American and international cuisine.

Glass House is located in Kendall Square, next to Charles River Canoe and Kayak and the Pilgrim Parking Garage.

Once the center of the nation’s glass-making industry, East Cambridge attracted the most accomplished artisans from across the globe and produced patents for the cutting edge glassworks of its day. Glass House is a nod to the neighborhood’s glass architecture, its inventive history, and its contemporary focus on discovery and exploration.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 945-9450

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Ben Hennemuth

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Glass House can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Maggie Couture: (877) 929-0820

  • Neighborhood

    Kendall Square

  • Parking details

    Ample meter space around Kendall Square and on First Street, private lot at Pilgrim Parking, 350 Kendall Street.

  • Public transit

    Red Line, Kendall Square

  • Entertainment

    Visit our website for upcoming events!

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite spots ! It never disappoints, the staff is great, the bartenders are amazing, and the food and drinks are always awesome.
  2. CecilD

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The food was great, and the waiter was helpful. It was noisy. Probably because there was a 6-person holiday party next to us. THEN after our guest was seated, they decided to turn on a very large TV right behind us. Thankfully it was silent but very distracting.

    Glass HouseResponded on December 29, 2022Hi Cecil, Thank you for your kind words about your meal and waiter. I am extremely sorry to hear about the noise level during your visit and the distracting TV. Your feedback will be presented to our management team in order to make future improvements. Thank you for taking time out of your day to review us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

  3. Tara

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Nice lunch. So glad Glass House is open again!!
  4. Mideco

    New England

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were fantastic. Several of us had the burrata with a protein side and all were delicious. Clam chowder got two thumbs up from our party as well. Service was attentive and food arrived quickly.
  5. MoniqueT

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The pretzel with cheese was quite good, but our entrees (vegetable risotto and steak and frites) were just okay. Not worth the price. Drinks were good.

    Glass HouseResponded on October 28, 2022Hi Monique, Thanks for taking time out of your day to review us. We will share your review with our chef in order to make the necessary improvements. The pretzels are always a hit, glad to hear you enjoyed them and the drinks!

  6. SarahB

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Parking next-door was so easy and only $10, the restaurant was bright and clean and not noisy. The food was delicious the service was great the drinks were good I will go back for sure. Four people for $250, great value

    Glass HouseResponded on October 28, 2022Hi Sarah, we’re so happy to hear about your experience. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere. Thank you for your kind words about the service, food, and drinks. See you again soon!

  7. MatthewF

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is the best, always have a great time!

    Glass HouseResponded on September 14, 2022We appreciate the review, Matthew. Thanks for taking the time. Hope to see you again in the near future!

  8. ManiS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I have had dinner at this restaurant 3 times over the last couple of months. The food quality is consistent. The waitresses and the servers are exceptionally hospitable. They are fortunate to have waitresses like Susanne and Aisling as they add to the overall wonderful dining experience.
  9. AmyB

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am so glad Glass House is open again. The service and food is excellent!
  10. RichR

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place to eat. I have never found anything on the menu I wouldn't order again.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Nice variety of food and loved the cocktails (spicy berry !margarita ) It was quiet and had a nice table not surrounded by others. A lovely evening to celebrate a friend’s birthday (after kayaking at paddle Boston right there. )😊👍🏻
  12. AllyB

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Service is always painfully slow. Servers kept passing us by. It took 20 minutes to get water and another 20 minutes for our cocktails. Same experience as last time we were there; only this time it wasn’t busy. We come back because the food is really good.

    Glass HouseResponded on July 6, 2022Hi Allison, We're sorry you didn't have a better experience, and we've shared your review with management, so we can work to make the necessary improvements. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future.

  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    Very busy and noisy. Tailored for the after-work crowd.

    Glass HouseResponded on July 6, 2022Hi, We're sorry you didn't have a better experience, and we've shared your review with management, so we can work to make the necessary improvements. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future.

  14. BrieS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    LOVED IT! Food was delicious and great portions. Service was swift. All the walls are glass windows so its a bit cold inside in the winter but I can imagine its gorgeous in the summer when they open all the doors/windows!
  15. vale

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    great dining option for the restaurant week, every dish was extraordinary, and the best thing about it was that it had various choices rather than cliche course menu options. The only reason I'm taking off one star is the service; it took a long long time for our server to take our orders and the servers rarely checked the tables in the separate room.
  16. Diana

    New England

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Good place for groups. Typical gastro pub food. The clam chowder is pretty good and so is the burger.

    Glass HouseResponded on March 12, 2020Hi Diana, Thank you for the review and recommendation. We're glad you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again sometime soon. Best, Grace

  17. synapse

    New England

    92 reviews

    3.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Dine Out Boston offers a good opportunity to try a new restaurant. The dishes we tried were mediocre. Unfortunately, nothing makes them stand out.

    Glass HouseResponded on March 12, 2020Hello- Thank you for the review and feedback. We're sorry you didn't have a better experience dining with us and we've shared your review with management and our chef, so we can work to make the necessary improvements. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Grace

  18. JaneW

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We had a lovely time at the Glass House. We had intended to eat on the igloo, however the party before us ran long and we chose rather to wait for the igloo to settle for indoor dining. The staff was lovely. The food - all good - but not memorable.
  19. Cathy

    Baltimore

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always GREAT! Food is always wonderful no matter what I order. GREAT service and nice atmosphere . Love a night out after work at Glass House!

    Glass HouseResponded on March 5, 2020Hi Cathy, Thank you so much for writing such a kind review! We're so happy you've enjoyed your visits with us, and we look forward to seeing you again sometime soon. Best, Grace

  20. SashaG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    The service was some of the worst service i have ever experienced. We were never greeted by our server and every time we needed something it took at least 20 minutes for anyone to come to us.

    Glass HouseResponded on March 5, 2020Hi Sasha, Thank you for the review and feedback. We're so sorry to hear about the service you received during your visit, and we've shared your review with management, so we can speak with our staff. Again, our apologies. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Grace

  21. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was Great!!!!!

    Glass HouseResponded on February 21, 2020Hello- Thank you! We hope to see you again soon. Best, Grace

  22. Iamgrowney

    Miami

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Visited for the first time and liked the decor. Very contemporary design with steel and wood trims. Tall ceiling and lots of windows and glass. Space is divided though into two areas- an open bar and a closed-in dining room. The dining-room feels almost like a smoking lounge at the airport because you can see out through all the windows, but you have no sense of the energy from the bar where it is open. Food was great although lobster roll was overpriced at $30 considering it’s still a bar. Waitress was awesome. Not sure we’d make a conscious effort to revisit, but the food was indeed really good.

    Glass HouseResponded on February 21, 2020Hi Bradford, Thank you for the review and feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food and service, and we've shared your feedback regarding the space and price point with management, so we can work to make the necessary improvements. Again, thank you for your visit. We hope to see you again in the future. Sincerely, Grace

  23. MJPS

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Menu seemed like an odd mix of options and server seemed to rush us, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. The food was overall good, though, and a great selection of draft beer.

    Glass HouseResponded on February 14, 2020Hello- Thank you for the review and feedback. We're sorry to hear about the service you received, and we've shared your review with management and our staff, so we can work to make the necessary improvements. Thank you again. We hope you'll give us another chance next time you're in the area. Best, Grace

  24. Minigang

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely environment— bar was very welcoming. Food was excellent

    Glass HouseResponded on February 14, 2020Hello- Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again sometime soon. Best, Grace

  25. Rolanda

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2020

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    Overrated in every way. The food was mediocre, the menu was random.

    Glass HouseResponded on February 7, 2020Hi Rolanda, We're disappointed to read this, and we're sorry you didn't have a better experience dining with us. Would you be willing to share additional information about your visit, the menu, ambiance, etc., so we can work to make the necessary improvements? Again, our apologies. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Grace

  26. DavidS

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great, check was late.

    Glass HouseResponded on February 7, 2020Hi David, Thank you for the review and feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your meal, and we've shared your comment about the check with management and our staff, so we can make the necessary service improvements. Thank you again. We hope to see you sometime soon. Best, Grace

  27. SusanY

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a lovely family dinner - four adults and two kids. Our youngest member ordered from the children's menu and loved his pizza. Our 8 year old ordered from the regular menu and loved her meal.

    Glass HouseResponded on January 28, 2020Hi Susan, Thank you for the review and recommendation. We're so glad you enjoyed your family dinner with us! Thank you for the kind words. We hope to see you all again sometime soon! Best, Grace

  28. Nellie

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lobster roll is my favorite dish here
  29. xamimim

    New England

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a very nice meal at the Glass House. My friend and I were first seated in an echoey larger room with several big tables, with large parties, right in the middle of the room. There were a number of other tables in a smaller room off to the side, so I asked if we could sit there instead. Once seated we were comfortable, and the atmosphere was more intimate and we could hold a conversation. There were a lot of good options on the menu, but we both chose the charred octopus dinner. It was delicious. My plate arrived and it was rather cold, so I asked the waiter if it could be warmed up. They brought me a new one. We also had the roasted Brussel sprouts side, which had bacon and was very tasty. I had the "Pick Your Passion" cocktail, which is a concoction of gin and chartreuse, which was delicious. Our waiter was great, he was friendly, and the service was excellent. I would recommend the glass house. If we had not spoken up about the location of our table, or the cold food, the experience would not have been so nice.

    Glass HouseResponded on January 20, 2020Hello- Thank you for the review and recommendation. We're so glad you enjoyed your overall experience dining with us, and we're so glad your server was able to make the necessary corrections to your dish. Thank you again. We hope to see you next time you're in the area. Sincerely, Grace

  30. TerriD

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    I've been to this restaurant many times, always had great service. This one occasion service was lacking, waited 10 mins before getting water and then rarely saw our server. During work lunch, need to keep the pace moving and get out w/in an hour or so - spent alot of timing looking for our server to get boxes and check.

    Glass HouseResponded on January 13, 2020Hi Terri, Thank you for the review and feedback. We're sorry to hear about your most recent visit, and we've shared your review with management and our staff, so we can work to make the necessary service improvements. Apologies again. Sincerely, Grace

  31. lesliec

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family dinner. Not crowded, cool atmosphere and decent for kids

    Glass HouseResponded on January 7, 2020Hi Leslie, Thank you for the review! We're glad you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again next time you're in the area. Best, Grace

  32. AmyS

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2019

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Fantastic food, but took an hour to get it!

    Glass HouseResponded on December 22, 2019Hi Amy! Thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to write us. I'm so sorry for the delay in your food - I have shared this with our entire management and kitchen team so we can figure out how that happened and make sure we don't make the same mistake. Our sincere apologies.

  33. Ariane

    New England

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a Monday night business dinner. The glass house was quiet enough for a good conversation. Food was very good, a bit pricey for some entree. But food and wine were good and so was service.

    Glass HouseResponded on December 6, 2019Hi Ariane, Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again sometime soon. Best, Grace

  34. SarahW

    Portland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Brought my family here for my birthday brunch, and love the atmosphere! The portions of each dish were odd, so I’d even that out more! The Spud Boat didn’t have any sides, for example, but the Mediterranean omelette had toast and potatoes. Coffee could be poured a bit more generously, too. Overall, we had a wonderful time and loved our server! I’ll be back.

    Glass HouseResponded on December 6, 2019Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for the review. We're so glad you chose to spend such a special day with us, and we've shared your feedback with management and our chef, so we can work to make improvements. We hope to see you again next time you're in the area. Best, Grace

  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2019

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Anniversary

    Glass HouseResponded on October 22, 2019Hello- We're sorry you didn't have a better experience celebrating your anniversary with us. Would you be willing to share additional information about your visit, so we can look into this? Any info regarding the date/time of your visit, dishes you ordered, etc., would be greatly appreciated. Apologies again. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Grace

  36. JackieR

    New England

    190 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    190 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The mushroom melt is a win! Pair it with the Summer Thyme cocktail for a perfect meal.

    Glass HouseResponded on October 23, 2019Hi Jackie, Thank you for the review and recommendation! We're so glad you enjoyed dining with us, and we hope to see you again sometime soon! Best, Grace

  37. Mark

    New England

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Has become a consistently reliable go-to spot for business or social occasions.

    Glass HouseResponded on October 16, 2019Hi Mark, Thank you so much! We're so glad you've enjoyed your visits, and we look forward to seeing you again sometime soon. Best, Grace

  38. PM391

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2019

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    We went to Glass House for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon and the service was incredibly slow. Half the people liked their food and half didn't so I guess that's kind of a hit or a miss. Would not recommend this is a lunch spot during a workday.

    Glass HouseResponded on September 27, 2019Hello- We're sorry to hear about the service you received during your recent visit with us. Would you be willing to share additional information regarding the date/time of your visit, so we can look into this? In the meantime, we have shared your review with management and our staff, so we can work to make the necessary improvements. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Grace

  39. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The food was incredible. The service was not.

    Glass HouseResponded on September 27, 2019Hello- We're sorry to hear about the service you received during your recent visit with us. Would you be willing to share additional information regarding the date/time of your visit, so we can look into this? In the meantime, we have shared your review with management and our staff, so we can work to make the necessary improvements. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Grace

  40. AlexD

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2019

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Excellent ambience. Excellent cocktails. Excellent service. Food was bad... made us wonder if we went on an off night. Would definitely go back for the outdoor patio and cocktails.

    Glass HouseResponded on September 18, 2019Hi Alex, Thank you for the review and feedback. We're sorry you didn't enjoy your meals. Would you be willing to share additional information regarding the date/time of your visit, meals you ordered, etc., so we can look into this? Best, Grace

FAQs

Glass House is rated 4.5 stars by 263 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 27 times today
Google Map for Glass House

450 Kendall St., Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Kendall Square

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Ample meter space around Kendall Square and on First Street, private lot at Pilgrim Parking, 350 Kendall Street.

  • Public transit

    Red Line, Kendall Square

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Ben Hennemuth

  • Entertainment

    Visit our website for upcoming events!

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 945-9450

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Glass House can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Maggie Couture: (877) 929-0820

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