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Nubar, Cambridge, MA

Nubar

4.3
4.3
1105 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
We are currently serving our breakfast buffet 7 days/wk, from 7am - 10:30am. The price is now $30/adults and $16/kids (because of the soaring price of eggs), and it includes coffee, tea, or juice. We are now serving lunch again daily, from 11am - 2pm. On Sundays, we will offer our regular lunch menu, plus a small menu of a la carte brunch items. We open for dinner at 5pm daily. The kitchen closes at 10pm daily. The bar will stay open 45 minutes after the kitchen closes on Sunday - Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, last call is 11:45pm.

Located under the glow of a Cambridge landmark and in the heart of Harvard Square, Nubar restaurant and lounge is now open at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. A chic neighborhood hangout emphasizing a comfortable bar and dining experience, Nubar restaurant serves food reflective of its surrounding neighborhood: smart, seasonal and approachable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 234-1365
  • Website
    http://www.nubarcambridge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom Connaughton
  • Catering
    Please call, email, or fill out an inquiry here on the website regarding private events. We have several options available, from private to semi-private, dinners or cocktail receptions.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining spaces - the Berkeley Room holds a max of 20 guests, and the Garden Room holds a max of 37 guests. Larger dinners are done semi-privately. We have a fireside lounge area for cocktail groups up to 40, or expanded to include the bar for groups up to 100. The entire space may be available for events as large as 170 guests.
  • Location
    16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Near the apex of Garden St. and Concord St.
  • Parking details
    $18 for up to 3 hours with validation. The rate goes up to $35 for up to 5 hours.
  • Public transit
    Number 1 bus line and red line subway both stop nearby
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Nubar Buffet

  • Nubar Buffet

    Nubar breakfast features a comprehensive buffet, including: fresh fruit, granola, yogurt, eggs, breakfast meats and potatoes, French toast, omelet station, oatmeal, and assorted pastries and breads.

    Breakfast is available 7 days a week

    • Breakfast

      Served daily from 7am-10:30 $26/pp including juice and coffee; $10 for children 12 and under, free for children under 5; á la carte is available upon request.

      Lunch

      • Lunch

        Served Mon - Sat 11AM - 2PM. Pricing à la carte

        Last updated: July 20, 2023

        What 1,105 people are saying

        Overall ratings and reviews

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

        4.3
        4.3 based on recent ratings
        • 4.2Food
        • 4.5Service
        • 4.4Ambience
        • 4Value

        Noise • Moderate

        Review summary

        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
        Nubar offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food, outdoor dining," and "great service." Known for its "vegetarian-friendly" menu and "excellent brunch selection," this cozy spot near Harvard Square provides a comfortable atmosphere. Patrons appreciate its "quiet" setting, attentive staff, and "reasonable prices," making it a local favorite.

        1,105 Reviews

        1. Dr Joyce Maguire VIP

          Greater Boston11 reviews

          1.0

          Dined on February 21, 2025

          1. Overall 1
          2. Food 3
          3. Service 4
          4. Ambience 4
          $80. For a tacky hotel buffet on a weekday is insane. I guess they are trying to chase more neighborhood patrons away. Even captive hotel guests friends are bolting. And no lunch? They are on a Swedish death cleaning trip. Insane planning. Charge less, smaller plates. Bring people in- don’t chase them out.

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        2. OpenTable Diner

          Greater Boston2 reviews

          4.0

          Dined on February 15, 2025

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 2
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 4
          We have come here before, so felt we knew what to expect. It was one of the few restaurants still taking Valentine reservations. The service was excellent, but the food was subpar in both taste and quality. The sea bass had been prepared and in addition had sat on the pass thru for a while. The steak was overcooked and of mediocre quality. We will not be returning to dine here - it simply isn’t worth it.

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        3. Karen VIP

          New York City7 reviews

          4.0

          Dined on February 14, 2025

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 3
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Our server was particularly good: helpful, efficient, friendly, but not intrusive. We had a pleasant dinner and did not feel rushed.

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        4. Gretchen

          Greater Boston2 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on January 18, 2025

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Warm environment, comfortable chairs, attentive service providers and excellent tasty food! Seats by the fireplace were great.

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        5. Charles

          Greater Boston96 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on January 15, 2025

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Notably better than on recent visits. Food was tasty and well prepared. Hope this continues.

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        6. Flo

          Greater Boston4 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on December 25, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 4
          Very nice Xmas Buffet, unfortunately we never seem to be able to eat enough to make it a worthwhile endeavor. Food and service were both great.

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        7. jennifer

          Montreal3 reviews

          2.0

          Dined on December 25, 2024

          1. Overall 2
          2. Food 2
          3. Service 2
          4. Ambience 3
          Nous y avons mangé le 24 décembre pour le réveillon de Noël. L’accueil et le service étaient médiocres. La nourriture vraiment basique. Vraiment cher pour ce que c’était. Nous sommes parties déçues.. nous n’y retournerons pas.

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        8. Ellen

          Greater Boston11 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on December 24, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 4
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great choice for us since we were already staying at the Commander Hotel. Armenian house special lamb chops was the hit of the night. Everything was well prepared, presented with care by attentive staff Overall, highly recommend.

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        9. Leslie VIP

          Greater Boston6 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on December 21, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          A great experience from start to finish. Great and friendly service

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        10. Helen VIP

          Greater Boston63 reviews

          4.0

          Dined on December 20, 2024

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 3
          3. Service 4
          4. Ambience 4
          Usually very loud and noisy at dinner. This evening it was quiet and relaxing. Probably not good for establishment, but a quiet delight for the diners. Maybe first snow storm kept people at home.

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        FAQs

        Nubar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 234-1365.

        Nubar is rated 4.3 stars by 1105 OpenTable diners.

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

        Make a reservation

        2 people
        8:00 PM
        Booked 8 times today

        Order delivery or takeout

        Google Map for Nubar

        16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

        Dining areas

        Additional information

        • Cross street
          Near the apex of Garden St. and Concord St.
        • Neighborhood
          Cambridge
        • Hours of operation
          Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
        • Price
          $31 to $50
        • Cuisines
          Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
        • Dining style
          Casual Elegant
        • Dress code
          Smart Casual
        • Parking details
          $18 for up to 3 hours with validation. The rate goes up to $35 for up to 5 hours.
        • Public transit
          Number 1 bus line and red line subway both stop nearby
        • Payment options
          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
        • Executive chef
          Tom Connaughton
        • Additional
          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
        • Website
          http://www.nubarcambridge.com/
        • Phone number
          (617) 234-1365
        • Catering
          Please call, email, or fill out an inquiry here on the website regarding private events. We have several options available, from private to semi-private, dinners or cocktail receptions.
        • Private party facilities
          We have two private dining spaces - the Berkeley Room holds a max of 20 guests, and the Garden Room holds a max of 37 guests. Larger dinners are done semi-privately. We have a fireside lounge area for cocktail groups up to 40, or expanded to include the bar for groups up to 100. The entire space may be available for events as large as 170 guests.
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