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1. Wusong Road
4.6
Exceptional(553)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Cambridge
Booked 49 times today
Wusong Road is Boston's premier Tiki Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Hidden away on 112 Mt. Auburn street in Harvard Square, Wusong Road is located within the beautifully restored 100 year old historic Conductor’s Building and is your tropical escape from the bustling city streets outside. Famous for our hand-made baos, the best crab Rangoon you've ever had and the best Mai Tai in Boston.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.
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2. Harvest
4.6
Exceptional(5192)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 42 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.
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3. Russell House Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(2796)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 45 times today
A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between. Russell House Tavern delivers a seasonally-inspired menu of modern interpretations of American classics, including signatures like the R. House Burger, a selection of Tavern Pizzas and Steak Frites among other dishes. To complement the menu, Russell House Tavern serves an interesting collection of all-American wines, including two regional wines on tap, and a locally-driven craft beer selection. The cocktail menu strikes a balance between familiar classics and modern hand-crafted recipes using only fresh juices, homemade syrups and infusions.
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4. Toscano Harvard Square
4.6
Exceptional(2425)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Cambridge
Booked 29 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.
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5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square
4.5
Awesome(746)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Cambridge
Booked 45 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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6. Grafton Street Pub & Grill
4.7
Exceptional(1281)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 14 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.
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7. The Maharaja
4.9
Exceptional(608)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Cambridge
Booked 30 times today
Located in a heart of Harvard Square, The Maharaja is the Top Indian restaurant in Boston/Cambridge. The Maharaja serves an authentic Indian cuisine in a stunning setting, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking bustling Harvard Square.
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8. Nine Tastes
4.5
Awesome(54)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Cambridge
Booked 3 times today
Thailand is a tine exotic country in Southeast Asia. A mixture of hot spices, fresh herb, and pure heart combine to make the scintillating tastes of Thai cuisine. Each dish in our Thai restaurant is prepared uniquely for your preference, it can be intense spiciness or just a hint of hot taste. The various ingredients used will leave glorious different tastes in your mouth and a newfound partiality for the people.Come experience the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia. Savor the delicious and tantalizing flavors of Thai cuisine in a fun and inviting atmosphere. From the traditional to the contemporary, our dishes will invigorate the senses and delight the soul.Take a journey to Thailand through the food of “Nine Tastes”.
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9. Prima
4.8
Exceptional(724)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Charlestown
Booked 77 times today
Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.
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10. Krasi
4.8
Exceptional(1754)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Back Bay
Booked 47 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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