Best Casual Restaurants in West Cambridge

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1. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4858)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 66 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

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2. Russell House Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(2803)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 20 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.

3. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(566)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 23 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

4. Henrietta's Table

4.4

Awesome(4712)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 34 times today

"FRESH FROM THE FARM AND HONEST TO GOODNESS HOME COOKING"Henrietta’s Table opened its doors to a diverse and adoring public 20 years ago. In that time the restaurant has come to be the dining room of Nobel laureates, celebrities and New England Farmers. The Charles Hotel’s Executive Chef, Sean Lizotte, helms Henrietta’s Table and has designed a menu of "honest to goodness New England cooking."Henrietta's Table has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining since before it was a trend or a hashtag. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, you don't need a degree to appreciate our simple, homemade flavors - just like you'd find in Grandma's kitchen. The Ritz cracker crusted scrod, Yankee pot roast and warm grain bowl are some of our guests' favorite dishes. Our menus rotate daily based on availability from our local farmers and artisans, pushing our chefs to constantly create mouthwatering dishes that let the ingredients shine.

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5. The Hourly Oyster House

4.7

Exceptional(1424)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 20 times today

The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine. With a focus on seafood, The Hourly serves up New England classics in a dynamic and airy space.

6. Longfellow

4.7

Exceptional(346)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 9 times today

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Scelfo's Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the historic Café Algiers space directly above his flagship restaurant at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. The food and drinks at The Longfellow Bar continue to explore Chef Scelfo’s forward-thinking approach to experiencing a meal around his kitchen counter. The menu features bar food that is intended to be passed and shared, allowing guests the opportunity to become immersed in a relaxed and tactile approach to eating; they’re encouraged to break bread and get their hands messy. Rooted in genuine hospitality and exceptional cocktails, the bar program follows Chef Scelfo’s ethos of taking simple ingredients and transforming them, incorporating unique flavors and textures.

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7. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1285)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 12 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.

8. The Maharaja

4.8

Exceptional(614)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Cambridge

Booked 31 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.

9. Club Passim

4.5

Awesome(19)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

For more than 50 years, Club Passim has been known as a premier listening room, presenting both new and established performers in a huge variety of genres ranging from folk to Celtic to jazz. The historic music venue presents more than 400 shows per year to an audience of over 30,000.Our Sunday Brunch features some of the same talent from our mainstage shows in a bright, relaxed, and casual environment.Brunch hours: 10am - 2pm. Live music will accompany brunch from 10:15am - 1:30pm.

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10. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6407)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 208 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

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Michael
Virginia •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What an amazing place! My partner picked it out for dinner after a Boston concert but our first visit. Friendly greeting up front. Cozy booth. I had incredible clam chowder with lots of clams, delicious, perfect. Our trio shared 8 oysters, two kinds, they have at least 8 varieties. Aldo, very tasty hush puppies, hard to find in Yankee land. My entree was lobster Mac and cheese with quite a bit of lobster. Hot, filling, delicious, some takeout in our fridge. A large heaping portion in a cast iron skillet extensive wine and beer list.
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The Hourly Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.7
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beverly
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I simply want to say thank you to all at Henriettas. The service was so kind, thoughtful, and polite. They could not do enough for us. And the food was comfort food (I had the Pot roast! So tender, more gravy next time lol!). When I gave bites to the other diners, they closed their eyes in sublime delight. Duck was a hit for two diners, and even the scrod with carolina rice was superb. You cannot go wrong here. thank you again!
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Henrietta's TablePrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.4
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TanyaVIP
Greater Boston •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great place to enjoy a delicious dinner!! Amazing Rockefeller oyster as our appetizer and pork schnitzel and tasty swordfish for our entree. Everything was cooked to perfection and our waitress Stephanie was the best!!!
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SOURCE RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.6
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AnuVIP
Charlotte •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Salmon was overcooked but everything else was superb!
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Russell House TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.6
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MicheleVIP
Greater Boston •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious tapas style food. The secret burger is yummy and filling. Cocktails are well prepared. Service was excellent.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.6

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244 restaurants available nearby

1. Alden and Harlow

2. Russell House Tavern

3. SOURCE Restaurant

4. Henrietta's Table

5. The Hourly Oyster House

6. Longfellow

7. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

8. The Maharaja

9. Club Passim

10. Trattoria Il Panino

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