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Name: Zephyr on the Charles
Address: 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
Telephone: (857) 352-8778 ext. 6510
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.7

Zephyr on the Charles

3.7

340 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Good for business meals

Zephyr on the Charles is located along the Charles River overlooking the Boston skyline. Featuring a modern ambiance geared toward our beautiful waterfront patio, guests are welcomed to this New England style restaurant where local cuisine and fresh flavors are celebrated.

The restaurant offers New England regional cuisine inspired by the bounty of our local fisheries, farms, and dairies in the area. Enjoy three-hours of complimentary self-parking.

Director of Outlets: Tim Croteau

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(857) 352-8778 ext. 6510
Website
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/massachusetts/hyatt-regency-cambridge-overlooking-boston/bosrc/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ellis Chong
Catering
The cuisine is prepared on-site, using the freshest of seasonal ingredients. To enhance your experience, we will customize menus for your special event in order to make your vision a reality.

Location
575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Amesbury
Parking details
Come for the free parking! Your meal includes a parking validation good for three-hours. Posted parking fees will apply beyond the three-hour threshold.
Public transit
Boston University Cental on Green Line, Kendall Square on Red Line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bowmore
- 1 Oz$18.00
- 1.5 Oz$27.00
Cragganmore (12yr)
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00
Chivas Regal
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
J.W. Black
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00
J.W. Red
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Dewars
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Glenlivet (12yr)
- 1 Oz$13.00
- 1.5 Oz$19.50
Glenlivet (18yr)
- 1 Oz$18.00
- 1.5 Oz$27.00
Highland Park (12yr)
- 1 Oz$13.00
- 1.5 Oz$19.50
Lagavulin (16yr)
- 1 Oz$15.00
- 1.5 Oz$22.50
Laphroaig Select
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Laphroaig (10yr)
- 1 Oz$13.00
- 1.5 Oz$19.50
Macallan (12yr)
- 1 Oz$14.00
- 1.5 Oz$21.00
Macallan (18yr)
- 1 Oz$35.00
- 1.5 Oz$52.50
Oban (14yr)
- 1 Oz$15.00
- 1.5 Oz$22.50

Bourbon

Basil Hayden's
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00
Woodford Reserve
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00
Booker's
- 1 Oz$14.00
- 1.5 Oz$21.00
Baker's
- 1 Oz$13.00
- 1.5 Oz$19.50
Makers Mark
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Makers 46
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00

Whiskey

Basil Hayden's Dark Rye
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00
Knobcreek Rye
- 1 Oz$14.00
- 1.5 Oz$21.00
Jack Daniels
- 10 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Woodford Rye Reserve
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00
Old Bushmills
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Jameson
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Maker's Cask
- 1 Oz$15.00
- 1.5 Oz$22.50
Canadian Club
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Crown Royal
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Suntory Toky
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Hibiki
- 1 Oz$16.00
- 1.5 Oz$24.00
The Yamazaki (12yr)
- 1 Oz$20.00
- 1.5 Oz$30.00

Cognac

Courvoisier VS
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00
Courvoisier VSOP
- 1 Oz$16.00
- 1.5 Oz$24.00
Hennessy VS
- 1 Oz$13.00
- 1.5 Oz$19.50
Hennessy VSOP
- 1 Oz$18.00
- 1.5 Oz$27.00
Martel Cordon Blue Grand Classic
- 1 Oz$35.00
- 1.5 Oz$52.50
Remy Martin VSOP
- 1 Oz$16.00
- 1.5 Oz$24.00

Ports

Sandeman
- 1 Oz$11.00
- 1.5 Oz$16.50
Taylor Fladgate (10yr)
- 1 Oz$13.00
- 1.5 Oz$19.50
Fonseca Bin 27
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00

Cordials

B&B
- 1 Oz$8.00
- 1.5 Oz$12.00
Bailey's
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Benedictine
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Campari
- 1 Oz$11.00
- 1.5 Oz$16.50
Cointreau
- 1 Oz$11.00
- 1.5 Oz$16.50
Creme de Menthe
- 1 Oz$8.00
- 1.5 Oz$12.00
Disaronno
- 1 Oz$10.00
- 1.5 Oz$15.00
Drambuie
- 1 Oz$8.00
- 1.5 Oz$12.00
Frangelico
- 1 Oz$10.00
- 1.5 Oz$15.00
Grand Marnier
- 1 Oz$12.00
- 1.5 Oz$18.00
Kahlua
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50
Sambuca
- 1 Oz$10.00
- 1.5 Oz$15.00
Tia Maria
- 1 Oz$9.00
- 1.5 Oz$13.50

Draft Selection

Imported

Stella Artois, Belgium 5.2% ABV Pilsner$7.00
Blue Moon, Belgium 5.4% ABV White Ale$7.00

Local

Smuttynose, Hampton, NH 6.5% ABV Brown Ale$7.00
Samuel Adams, Boston, MA 5.1% ABV Lager$7.00
Samuel Adams Seasonal, Boston, MA 5.3% ABV Lager$7.00
Fisherman's Brew, Gloucester, MA 5.5% ABV Lager$7.00
Wachusett Green Monsta, Westminster, MA 6.1% ABV, IPA$7.00
Harpoon IPA, Boston, MA 5.9% ABV, IPA$7.00
Road 2 Ruin, Stratford, CT 8.0% ABV Double IPA$9.00

Bottle Beer

Imported

Corona, Mexico 4.6% ABV Pale Lager$6.00
Heineken, Netherlands 5% ABV Pale Lager$6.00
Guinness, Ireland 4.2% ABV Dry Stout$6.00

Domestic

Michelob Ultra, St. Louis, MO 4.2% ABV Anheuser-Busch$6.00
Coors Light, Golden Colorado, CO 4.2% ABV Lager$6.00
Samuel Adams, Boston, MA 4.9% ABV Lager$6.00
Miller Lite, Milwaukee, WI 4.2% ABV Pilsner$6.00
Bud Light, St. Louis, MO 4.2% ABV American Lager$6.00
Budweiser, St. Louis, MO 5% ABV American Lager$6.00
O'Douls, St. Louis, MO 0.4% ABV Low-Alcohol Beer$6.00
Downeast Cider, Boston, MA 5% ABV Cider$6.00

Cocktails

Machupicchu Sour$12.00
Pisco, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters, Egg White, Simple Syrup
Blue Sky$11.00
Smirnoff Vodka, Blueberries, Mint Leaves, Lime Juice, Club Soda, Agave Nectar
Take It Easy$13.00
Bacardi Rum, Jack Daniels, Pineapple Juice, Muddled Lemon, Agave Nectar
The Ultimate Mango Mojito$11.00
Bacardi Rum, Mango Vodka, Muddled Mint & Lemon, Mango Juice, Ginger Ale
Old Fashioned$12.00
Woodford Reserve, Agave Nectar, Cherry Syrup, Angostura Bitters
Charles's Sangria$13.00
Pinot Grigio, Downeast Cider, Cranberry Juice, Agave Nectar
Absolutely No Stress$11.00
Absolute Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Peach Schnapps, Orange & Cranberry Juice
Strawberry Gin Fizz$12.00
Beefeater Gin, Muddled Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar, Club Soda
Hendricks Lemonade$11.00
Hendricks Gin, Muddled Strawberry & Cucumber, Agave Nectar, Lemonade
Kiwi and Gin Rickey$12.00
Beefeater Gin, Muddled Kiwi, Club Soda, Simple Syrup, Muddled Raspberries, Lime Juice

Zero Proof

Strawberry Fizz$6.00
Strawberry Puree, Sweet & Sour Mix, Sierra Mist
Mango Fizz$6.00
Mango Juice, Sweet & Sour Mix, Cherry Syrup, Soda Water

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse$9.00
Fresh Berry Compote
Seasonal Flavored Ice Cream or Sorbet$7.00
Traditional Crème Brulee$9.00
Key Lime Cheesecake$9.00
Whipped Cream & Strawberries

Soft Drinks

Coffee$3.00
Iced Coffee$3.00
Latte$6.00
Cappuccino$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Double Espresso$8.00
Hot Chocolate$3.00
Hot Tea$3.00
Iced Tea$3.00
Sodas$3.00
Juices$4.00

What 340 people are saying

Zephyr on the Charles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Moderate

340 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I was actually surprised that I was so underwhelmed. I made a reservation but was not given reservation seating. I was seated in the middle of the restaurant with no view. The website said I picked the last of two reservations and when I arrived the place was far from crowded, which is why I couldn't understand my seating placement. My waitress took a very long time to come over to us, then Our order took a very long time to arrive. The food was just ok, nothing spectacular. My waitress was not very attentive and did not refill my water until I had finished my meal, nor did she check on us. On top of that, I had to wait a while for my check to arrive. I must say I expected more especially given the reputation of the Hyatt Hotel in which the restaurant was located.
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CarolL
Greater Boston61 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I went for dinner on a Friday night. We've been going in December every year after an annual event, and for a few years the bar area was perfect. Then there were several years of a swim meet convention staying in the hotel on that night which meant for some reason the bar area was overrun with parents and teenagers (?!). I decided to avoid that problem by making dinner reservations, hoping to be seated away from the bar area. To my surprise, when we arrived, the place was quiet, no marauding teenagers (sorry, I really don't have anything against teenagers except when they are roaming around a bar area that's supposed to be quiet). Anyhoo, we were delighted to be seated at a tall table in the bar area, next to a couple who were reading (quiet!). I had a burger and fries, and my friend had the sliders. Both done to perfection. Our drinks came quickly and our server was super -- friendly, accommodating when we wanted to move away from a noisy quartet, checking on us just frequently enough. We had a lovely evening, able to talk without distraction. When it's like that Zephyr is really the perfect place for an evening out --- easy to get to by car, relaxing atmosphere, complimentary validated parking, good food, and a beautiful view of the Charles River.
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AnnW
Greater Boston30 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 29, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I ordered mussels but although on the menu, they were not available. I then ordered the meatless burger. without bun. My companion had ordered the hamburger without bun. Both were overcooked and dry. the asparagus, a side dish, were overcooked. However, the martini was excellent and my companion had nothing but praise for his vermouth on the rocks. The service was fine.
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Yupdine
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience and great views of Boston and The Charles.
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Tortuga VIP
New York City99 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 10, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
If you are staying at the Hyatt and need a convenient location, Zephyr is much better than most hotel-based restaurants. The food was average, service/ambiance great, party next to us overly loud - just unfortunate for us.
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PaulP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very much enjoyed our 25th Wedding Anniversary dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance
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Yupdine
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and great food.
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ThomS
Fort Lauderdale21 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to meet friends for a drink or dinner. Can't beat the view of the Charles River and Boston.
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RibeyeGirl1
Greater Boston25 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 24, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was a staycation for our anniversary as we are from Boston. I checked the menu online and saw that they had a nice selection of food, only to arrive to find that the menu had changed about a month ago and hadn’t been updated online. Our extra dirty martini was good. Our waitress Patty was very attentive to the point it felt like we were being rushed. Couldn’t figure out why because the restaurant was practically empty. Their charcuterie board was small and loaded with deli meat sliced thick from the local grocery store along with a ton of nuts and craisins that kept falling on the table. The Brie, goat cheese and blue cheese were ok, but cold. Not the charcuterie that I’m used to. I ordered the shrimp and grits special. Flavor was good but the texture of the grits was too thick. Husband ordered the boneless ribeye, cooked medium, that was suggested by the manager. It was very dry. He was actually sawing it with his steak knife. He sent it back and didn’t get anything else. Patty our waitress just said “Oh, you don’t like it?” We explained why. She just nodded her head and took the plate. She took the charge for the steak off the bill and we paid with a credit card as opposed to charging it to our room. We went back the next morning for breakfast. Breakfast buffet and everything on the menu is overpriced. Husband got the buffet. I got three blueberry pancakes for $15 and a side of sausage for $5.00. Pancakes were heavy even more so because they put cornmeal in their batter. After a few bites I found that they weren’t fully cooked. Fork was full of batter. I sent it back and was ready to go. Manager came and took care of the whole check. We went to check out of the hotel to find that Patty, our waitress from the previous night, charged the dinner to our room as well as our credit card. Luckily I still had the receipt. We will not return and don’t recommend this restaurant!!
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Zephyr on the Charles is rated 3.7 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

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575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

Cross street
Amesbury
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Come for the free parking! Your meal includes a parking validation good for three-hours. Posted parking fees will apply beyond the three-hour threshold.
Public transit
Boston University Cental on Green Line, Kendall Square on Red Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ellis Chong
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/massachusetts/hyatt-regency-cambridge-overlooking-boston/bosrc/dining
Phone number
(857) 352-8778 ext. 6510
Catering
The cuisine is prepared on-site, using the freshest of seasonal ingredients. To enhance your experience, we will customize menus for your special event in order to make your vision a reality.

Zephyr on the Charles

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White Wine

Champagne

Taittinger Cuve Prestige

Moet & Chandon "Imperial"

Dom Perignon

Prosecco

Maschio Prosecco

Sparkling

Canvas Brut Blanc

Sparkling Rose

Villa Sandi "Il Fresco"

Belaire

Moscato

Nivole

Rose

Chloe

Cloud Chaser

Riesling

The Seeker

Roaring Meg

Pinot Gris

Acrobat

Pinot Grigio

Canvas Pinot Grigio

San Angelo

Sauvignon Blanc

Kim Crawford

John Anthony

Nobilo

Chardonnay

Canvas Chardonnay

Jean Léon

Simi

Sonoma Cutrer

Three Sticks

Viognier

Bonterra

Red Wine

Pinot Noir

Canvas Pinot Noir

Meiomi

Stoller

Head High

Petit Verdot

Browne

Zinfandel

Ravenswood

Merlot

Canvas Merlot

Chateau de Malengin

Syrah

Red Knot

Blend

Secateurs

Estancia GSM

Malbec

Pascual Toso

Achaval Ferrer

Tempranillo

Carlos Serres

Super Tuscan

Ruffino Modus

Cabernet Sauvignon

Canvas Cabernet Sauvignon

Drumheller

Rodney Strong

BR. Cohn

Robert Mondavi Oakville Cab

Liquors

Scotch

Bowmore

Cragganmore (12yr)

Chivas Regal

J.W. Black

J.W. Red