Break out of the winter doldrums for a trip to Cambridge during Dine Out Boston! Plan your vacay during Dine Out weeks to take advantage of discounted, pre-fixe menus. Visiting is a breeze with participating restaurants conveniently located in or near Cambridge hotels. We’ve mapped out all you need to know for your trip:
730 Tavern Kitchen & Patio
Cheer on the Bruins, Celtics or your favorite team at 730 Tavern! Game days get elevated here with an impressive craft beer lineup and variety of tavern bites. No matter what time the game is on, you can find it on one of their 13 big screens while noshing on a tasty, budget-friendly lunch or dinner.
Le Méridien Boston Cambridge is just around the corner from the sports bar.
Bambara Kitchen & Bar
Need to recharge after a day of shopping at CambridgeSide? It doesn’t get more convenient than dinner at Bambara, located in the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel and adjacent to the shopping mall. With grilled salmon, steak frites and housemade fettucini on the menu, you can’t go wrong with any order. Top it all off with a chocolate mousse!
Following dinner, head upstairs to one of Kimpton Marlowe’s luxurious rooms or across the street for a stay at riverside hotel Royal Sonesta Boston.
Glass House
Glass House pays homage to Kendall Square’s innovation and glass-making background. Their three-course dinner features entrées that mirror the neighborhood’s forward-thinking attitude. All three starters can be prepared without gluten as well as the monkfish marsala, a flavorful choice for the second course.
Keep soaking in the area’s history with a stay at The Kendall Hotel, the neighborhood’s only historic, boutique hotel.
Grafton Street Pub & Grill
If the thought of fried branzino, grilled pork tenderloin or passionfruit pie makes you stomach growl, add Grafton Street to your list! Grafton Street, named after one of Dublin, Ireland’s most bustling streets, opened in 1996. Their warm atmosphere makes it an excellent dinner choice. Plus, they offer complimentary parking Sunday through Thursday nights at a nearby Harvard Square garage.
From Grafton Street, a short stroll through Harvard Square brings you to Hotel Veritas.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku, an authentic Japanese barbecue spot, features endless combinations for lunch and dinner! Choose an appetizer, a veggie as well as three proteins to cook on the grill. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! A s’more or scoop of ice cream is also included with a meal here.
You can easily head to Freepoint Hotel from Gyu-Kaku; a parking garage is adjacent to the restaurant.
Harvest
History abounds in Cambridge–including the food scene! For lunch or dinner, you can dine at one of Julia Child’s favorite Harvard Square eateries, Harvest. Enjoy specials like grilled shrimp linguini or oven roasted monkfish tail in their intimate indoor dining room or outdoors on the cozy patio.
Discover Harvard Square Hotel, down the street from this notable restaurant.
Henrietta's Table
Dubbed the “Hash House of Harvard’s Elite” by Vanity Fair, you never know who you’ll run into at Henrietta’s Table. No matter when you dine, you can always count on this farm-to-table restaurant to serve up fresh choices. Their Dine Out menu features local ingredients for both lunch and dinner.
Henrietta’s Table remains a longtime fixture of The Charles Hotel, recently named a Best Hotel in the U.S. by U.S. News Travel.
Legal Sea Foods
Did you know Legal Sea Foods started in Cambridge? While the original location was sadly destroyed in a fire, you can now visit them in Kendall Square. Famous for their seafood selections, their Dine Out menu features New England staples like clam chowder, swordfish and Boston cream pie.
907 Main is far from this iconic establishment; a brief ride or a 15-minute walk will bring you to the eclectic hotels.
Nubar
Nubar, Sheraton Commander’s onsite restaurant, whips up contemporary New England-inspired eats like hake niçoise. Get comfy by their indoor fireplace for a three-course dinner, complete with mouthwatering desserts like pear Tatin or mixed berry crumble.
Nods to the region extend beyond the food. You can spot Cambridge history woven throughout Sheraton Commander’s decor.
Paperback Tavern & Provisions
Have dinner and a view at Paperback Tavern! New England-inspired fare pairs well with stunning views of the Charles River. Paperback Tavern has delicious options like a pimento cheeseburger, beer battered fish and chips plus gnocchi in a mushroom cream sauce, a vegetarian dish. End the dinner with a Boston cream pie sundae, a twist on a favorite local treat.
This lunch and dinner spot sits above the river and inside Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge, Stella Award winner for the Northeast’s Best Hotel Renovation.
Russell House Tavern
Russell House takes a modern approach toward American favorites. Try their local brews or regional wines alongside ribeye, pan-seared sole or miso-glazed tofu. What better way to finish off a delicious three-course dinner than strawberry remoulade or milk chocolate mousse tart?
Hop on the T for a quick ride to Hotel 1868 or Porter Square Hotel
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao, which translates to “sketch,” specializes in creative Chinese cuisine for lunch and dinner. Their Dine Out menus makes it easy to head here with a group. Many of their soups, appetizers, entrées and desserts can be made gluten-free or vegetarian upon request.
Sumiao is about a 10-minute walk from Kendall Square hotels Boston Marriott Cambridge and Residence Inn Boston Cambridge.
Summer Shack
Upon opening, Summer Shack received a coveted James Beard Award nomination. Over 20 years later, it’s still that good. Feast on three tasty courses at this seafood spot for lunch or dinner. Mix Massachusetts classics, like grilled Cape Cod scallops, with inventive dishes, like lobster potstickers.
After devouring their award-winning seafood, wander through scenic Alewife Brook Reservation to AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge (10 minutes from Summer Shack).
The Hourly Oyster House
A trip to Massachusetts isn’t complete without seafood. Get your fill during lunch at The Hourly. Choose from a clam po’boy or squid ink pasta. (We know, it’s a tough decision.) Don’t forget to grab a piece of saltwater taffy from Massachusetts-owned Cabot’s Candy on your way out.
This raw bar sits across from Harvard University and close to the quaint bed and breakfast Irving House.
The Lexington
The New England weather starts to warm up in March—just in time to kick back on The Lexington’s roof deck for Dine Out Boston. Take in the views while dining on salmon, steak frites or truffle-stuffed chicken. Located in Cambridge Crossing, public art and green spaces surround The Lexington.
The Lexington is steps away from hotels in East Cambridge, such as Holiday Inn Express and Suites Boston-Cambridge, Fairfield Inn and Suites Boston Cambridge and Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge.
Toscano
If you’re craving Italian food, Toscano never disappoints at lunch or dinner. Come for the classic Tuscan dishes like zuppa minestrone and scaloppini limone, and stay for their extensive wine list. Their wine room holds hundreds of bottles from across Italy.
This inviting spot is a couple blocks from A Friendly Inn at Harvard, an affordable and inviting bed and breakfast.
Waypoint
Waypoint’s three-course menu is filled with coastal-inspired eats. Start off dinner with oysters or a chicory salad then dive into hickory smoked shrimp or pan seared bluefish. Top it all of with an almond frangipane torta or roasted berry crostata.
What better way to end the night then relaxing in a hotel with fabulous river views? Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge is a quick, five-minute drive from Waypoint.
There’s so much to eat, see and do in Cambridge! Start planning your itinerary and take advantage of seasonal hotel packages.
