Location: Cambridge
Top Restaurants in Cambridge
Top Things to do in Cambridge
- 1. Mount Auburn Cemetery
- 2. Fenway Park
- 3. Coolidge Corner Theater
- 4. Davis Square
- 5. Harvard Art Museums
- 6. Freedom Trail
- 7. John F. Kennedy National Historic Site
- 8. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- 9. Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
- 10. Harvard Museum of Natural History
Where to eat Contemporary food in Cambridge: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Contemporary restaurants to try in Cambridge. Home to two of America's most prestigious universities, Cambridge exudes a certain intellectual quirkiness. A mix of historical haunts, student hang-outs, alternative art and culture venues, vintage clothing shops, bookstores and ethnic restaurants, the city is, well, really cool. Although it is located just across the Charles River from Boston, Cambridge has a distinct vibe that is noticeable immediately. Start at Harvard Square, a hub of activity and mishmash of trendy stores, outdoor cafes and colorful local characters. Pick up a walking tour map at the visitors information booth in the center of the Square. The route will take you past many important landmarks including the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Tory Row and the Longfellow National Historic Site. Harvard University offers student-led tours through the illustrious buildings and monuments of its sprawling campus. Art and architecture buffs should meander around the M.I.T campus, which includes outdoor sculptures by masters such as Picasso and 20th-century buildings designed by modern greats like Eero Saarinen and I. M. Pei. Along the way, browse through bookstores, stop to watch street performers and grab a coffee at an outdoor café to take in all this captivating city has to offer.
Things to do in Cambridge
1. Tasting Counter
Overall Ratings
5 based on 77 reviews
Tasting Counter is an innovative restaurant in Somerville, Massachusetts, offering a multi-sensory dining experience. The philosophy of the restaurant is to establish the shortest distance between the production of food and the dining guest. Guests are se
Reviewed By BillR2390
My friend and I dined at Tasting Counter for our first time last weekend. Unlike most who comment here, I've had numerous dining experiences at such counters/bars--including O ya in Boston, Somni in Los Angeles, and minibar by Jose Andres in Washington, DC. The latter are 2* Michelin restaurants. All 3 vastly surpassed Tasting Counter. Tasting Counter looks the part but doesn't quite deliver. At $225 per person, it failed. The food, while beautifully presented, didn't remotely blow us away. Everything was...fine. A few courses were pretty good. Only one was really good. For that much money, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect more. The wine pairings also failed to deliver any punch; rarely did any of the pairings noticeably elevate a course. They were unimpressive overall.Service was brusk and fine, but I wouldn't call it friendly. The woman serving the wines rarely smiled and sounded like she was going through the motions. Servers came from behind you to change dishware and silverware, something that created awkwardness and which was almost entirely avoided by other bar restaurants. At one point, my dish clearly hadn't been finished off with some vegetables pieces that were on everyone else's plate. When I mentioned it, the chef looked visibly annoyed with me and petulantly placed the vegetable pieces--without even a hint of apology. I was pretty surprised at that.For this much money, the food needs to be more delicious, the service needs to be much friendlier, and the wines need to elevate. No, I won't be returning.
2. Deuxave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 856 reviews
Co-Owners Brian Piccini, Executive Chef Christopher Coombs & General Manager/Sommelier Jason Irving are proud of their award winning Restaurant & Bar, Deuxave in the Back Bay. The inspiration behind the restaurant's American Nouveau Cuisine is seasonality
Reviewed By JoeyZ347
This is a beautiful restaurant with exceptional service and a relaxed inviting atmosphere. The wine list is extraordinary and the sommelier was really helpful and knowledgeable leading us to a superb choice of an affordable Langedoc varietal. The apps were well prepared and very delicious, particularly the beef carpaccio/tartare. I was not as enthusiastic about the mains - while well prepared and excellent tasting, they were not especially creative or "special." I was more impressed with the food on previous visits. I will look forward to returning because of the A+ overall experience.
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3. EVOO
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
EVOO is a full service restaurant using local and sustainable ingredients. We are proud to be a LEED Gold certified restaurant and of being a sustainable member of our community since 1998. Lunch and dinner menus change daily based on available local ingr
Reviewed By hollind
We enjoyed our business dinner here very much. The waitstaff provided excellent service for such a large party. I enjoyed a savory squash soup that was delicious to begin the meal. The main course of a crusted haddock was truly outstanding. The filet was thick and flaky and perfectly cooked and the accompanying ingredients accented the gentle flavor of the fish. The apple crumble dessert with homemade ice cream was definitely work the trips to the gym Iâll need. Our hosts offered us a preselected menu so I canât answer more about the menu but our meal was memorable.
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4. The Hawthorne
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Opened in 2011, The Hawthorne is Jackson Cannon's craft cocktail lounge located inside the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston's Kenmore Square. A logical extension of sister restaurant Eastern Standard's celebrated bar, The Hawthorne takes the finest elements o
Reviewed By thordiskaren
A must go to when in Boston! Drinks are delicious, didnât try the food but it looked and smelled really good. Our bartender, Altamash (if correct spelled) was the best! Iâm managing a bar back home and never met anyone with such a knowledge in beverages and service minded! Would bring this place back homeIf I could.
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