Best Date Night Restaurants in West Cambridge

338 restaurants available nearby

1. Harvest

4.6

Exceptional(5236)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 45 times today

A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.

2. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4865)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 106 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

3. Wusong Road

4.6

Exceptional(592)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Cambridge

Booked 64 times today

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

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4. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

4.7

Exceptional(752)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cambridge

Booked 51 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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5. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2446)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Cambridge

Booked 43 times today

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

6. Longfellow

4.7

Exceptional(348)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 14 times today

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Scelfo's Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the historic Café Algiers space directly above his flagship restaurant at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. The food and drinks at The Longfellow Bar continue to explore Chef Scelfo’s forward-thinking approach to experiencing a meal around his kitchen counter. The menu features bar food that is intended to be passed and shared, allowing guests the opportunity to become immersed in a relaxed and tactile approach to eating; they’re encouraged to break bread and get their hands messy. Rooted in genuine hospitality and exceptional cocktails, the bar program follows Chef Scelfo’s ethos of taking simple ingredients and transforming them, incorporating unique flavors and textures.

7. SOURCE Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(572)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

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8. The Hourly Oyster House

4.8

Exceptional(1429)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

The Hourly Oyster House is the perfect place for a cozy date night. Reviews consistently rave about the delightful atmosphere, attentive service, and the delectable seafood, particularly the oysters. The comfortable dining environment, thoughtful service, and quality food all contribute to its charm. One reviewer even shared they're 'can't wait to come back on a date for two.'

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9. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1287)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

*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 near 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 Monday thru Thursday, and all day Sunday.

10. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1806)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 68 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

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Greater Boston •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A great spot for a cold winter night. Food is excellent. Our waitress Natalya was helpful and attentive. She pointed out that the large salad I was going to order as an appetizer could be ordered in a smaller version instead of fries for a modest additional charge. Just the sort of thing you appreciate from a server.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.6
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George
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a great choice for dinner (or lunch). We've never had a bad meal or experience here. Everything--food, staff, service, ambience--is outstanding. Prices have ticked up, but that's happening everywhere.
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Toscano Harvard SquarePrice: Expensive• Italian• West Cambridge
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4.6
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Stephen
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food types that we purchased are familiar however the quality and presentation are far beyond what one would typically be served at an Asian restaurant. Translate this is the best that you ever will have. Their pricing is also comparable. Do not pass this opportunity to dine here as this place is a keeper for a return. Their ambiance is truly beautiful and check out images.
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Wusong RoadPrice: Expensive• Asian• Cambridge
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4.6
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CatherineVIP
Greater Boston •30 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2024
My son loved all the seafood he had/ all the types of oysters, octopus and caviar. I really appreciated the vegetarian option/ cauliflower “steak.” Nice atmosphere, good service.
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The Hourly Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.8
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Victoria
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
The host was very kind and accommodating. Food was great! Perfect casual dinner spot.
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SOURCE RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.5

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338 restaurants available nearby

1. Harvest

2. Alden and Harlow

3. Wusong Road

4. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

5. Toscano Harvard Square

6. Longfellow

7. SOURCE Restaurant

8. The Hourly Oyster House

9. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

10. Krasi

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