Dine Out Boston, the most anticipated dining event in Boston, is back February 22–March 7! Whether you are looking to discover somewhere new, or return to an old favorite, these Cambridge restaurants have you covered.
Alden & Harlow
Three-course dinner daily: $46
This Harvard Square restaurant serves American food in a modern and comfortable space. Inspired by the gathering of family and friends at home kitchen tables, Alden & Harlow prepares bold and flavorful food that honors tradition and quality, like a slow cooked pork rillette crostino and hot smoked salmon.
Althea
Three-course dinner daily: $46
Althea is a cozy dinner spot in Central Square serving up elevated comfort food. Their Dine Out Boston menu features classic dishes with a twist, like BBQ oysters, mushroom arancini, and beef brisket.
Batifol
Three-course lunch Monday-Friday: $26; three-course dinner Monday-Sunday: $46
After exploring the MIT Museum or Broad Discovery Center, head to Batifol, a modern French bistro in the heart of Kendall Square, for a delicious and classic French meal. Their $46 dinner menu featuring Parisian classics like escargots in parsley butter, onion soup, and flank steak will make you feel as if you have been transported to Paris.
Glass House
Three-course menu daily: $46
If you are looking for a contemporary restaurant and bar serving inventive American cuisine, check out Glass House in Kendall Square. Inspired by the glass-making history of Kendall Square and the neighborhood’s present day focus on science, discovery, and exploration, this modern “meeting house” serves dishes like a beet carpaccio salad and wild mushroom risotto.
Grafton Street Pub & Grill
Three-course dinner daily: $38
Looking for a perfectly pulled pint or casual bites? Grafton Street Pub & Grill has exactly that! Grafton Street combines the warmth of a traditional Irish pub while offering contemporary dishes like chilled sesame-crusted tuna loin, grilled swordfish, or a crispy fried pork chop.
Harvest
Three-course lunch daily: $36; three-course dinner daily: $55
Tucked along a cobblestone pathway in the heart of Harvard Square, Harvest has been celebrating the modern New England table since 1975. During Dine Out Boston, you’ll find dishes like beef carpaccio, butter crumb haddock, and honey rosemary pork loin.
The Hourly Oyster House
Two-course lunch daily: $27; three-course dinner daily: $46
The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood spot in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond. Their carefully curated Dine Out Boston menu, features fresh, globally-inspired dishes like trout picatta and fried shrimp bahn mi.
Margeaux Supper Parlor
Three-course lunch Saturday-Sunday: $27; Three-course dinner Sunday, Tuesday-Friday: $55
Located inside the Porter Square Hotel, Margaux Supper Parlor is an experiential restaurant that blends inspirations from New England and New Orleans into their menu. Their Dine Out Boston menu features their take on shrimp and grits, maple bourbon steak tips, and french onion soup.
Mestizo Modern Mexican
Three-course lunch daily: $27; three-course dinner daily: $46
Ever wanted to try Oaxacan cuisine? At Mestizo Modern Mexican, they bring the unique flavors and rich culinary experience of Oaxaca to Cambridge, with fresh, bold, and authentic cuisine with a modern twist.
MEX Taqueria & Bar
Three-course lunch Monday-Friday: $27; three-course dinner Sunday-Friday: $38
MEX Taqueria & Bar is a retro yet modern Mexican restaurant located in Kendall Square, offering not only authentic recipes but also outside-the-box Mexican food. With dishes like sushi tacos and quesadilla de puerco, MEX guarantees a fun and flavorful meal!
Nubar Restaurant
Three-course dinner daily: $46
Located inside the Sheraton Commander, Nubar is elegant but comfortable, and offers something for everyone. Serving smart but approachable neighborhood fare, Nubar combines a modern approach applied to classic dishes like spicy chorizo poutine, shepard’s pie, and cajun fish and chips.
Paperback Tavern & Lounge
Three-course dinner daily: $46
Located in the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge, Paperback Tavern & Lounge’s modern New England fare and imaginative cocktails pair perfectly with Boston skyline views. Their Dine Out Boston menu is one you can’t miss, complete with the tavern burger, sambuca salmon, and a Boston cream pie sundae, their take on the iconic New England dessert.
Puritan & Co
Three-course dinner Sunday-Friday: $55
Puritan & Co has been a staple of the Cambridge culinary scene since 2012. Located in Inman Square, they serve modern American cuisine with all ingredients sourced from local farms. The menu is stacked with Atlantic salmon, stuffed quail, monkfish, beef tartare, and of course, a raw bar.
Russell House Tavern
Three-course dinner daily: $46
Russell House Tavern is a New American spot that serves seasonally-changing, classic fare with New England influences. Keeping in line with the communal character of the Square, Russell House’s menu highlights hyper-local and unusual ingredients. Their three course tasting menu includes a goat cheese tart, duck confit cassoulit, and winter flounder mariniere.
The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar
Three-course lunch daily: $27; Three-course dinner daily: $38
Located in Harvard Square, The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar brings the casual charm of the Square to life in its menu. Inspired by coastal cuisine, their Dine Out Boston menu features lemon butter haddock, sea hag risotto, and a cannoli stuffed with double chocolate and raspberry white chocolate to finish.
Sulmona
Three-course lunch Monday-Friday: $32; Three-course dinner Sunday-Friday: $46
Named after the town in Italy, Sulmona is a warm, Italian restaurant in the heart of Kendall Square. Their menu included Italian classics like carbonara, cacio e pepe, and spaghetti di nonna, all which pair perfectly with their carefully selected wine and cocktail lists.
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Three-course lunch Monday-Friday: $27; Three-course dinner daily: $46
A MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand honoree, Sumiao Hunan Kitchen is a contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar introducing authentic Hunan cuisine. Their menu combines tradition with modernity to create unique and adventurous dishes like stir fried diced lotus root and duck yolk breaded crispy shrimp.
Tap 151 Bar and Grill
Three-course lunch daily: $32; Three-course dinner daily: $46
Located in the vibrant Cambridge Crossing, Tap 151 Bar and Grill is a high spirited neighborhood spot with something for everyone. Head to Tap 151 to dine with friends or catch a game on one of their sports TVs while enjoying reuben potato skins, fried pickles, surf and turf, or mahi mahi.
Vialé
Three-course dinner Sunday-Friday: $46
Vialé serves is a local Central Square restaurant specializing in serving ingredient-driven, Italian-inspired food in a warm and casual environment. All major ingredients are locally sourced from farmers and fishermen of New England.
Waypoint
Three-course dinner daily: $55
Located in Harvard Square, Waypoint’s coastal-inspired menu features classic dishes with an unexpected twist. Expect to see inventive dishes such as whole roasted branzino with salsa verde, or wild tuna crudo with pickled apples on their Dine Out Boston menu!
Ready to try one of these spots? Head to Dine Out Boston’s website to learn more about the participating Cambridge restaurants and book your reservation now!
