Best Lunch Restaurants in Cambridge

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1. Oak Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(219)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

Step into Oak Bistro, the freshest addition to Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Uncover American cuisine with a modern spin, influenced by global flavors. Our cozy setting welcomes young professionals, students, and families for an unforgettable culinary experience. Led by a chef-driven vision, we infuse diverse cultural influences, meticulous attention, and adaptability into crafting innovative and delectable dishes. Come share in the creation of enduring memories while supporting our vibrant local community.

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2. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(3777)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 99 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

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3. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2123)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 101 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

4. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(512)

Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 15 times today

Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.

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5. Ocean Prime - Boston Seaport

4.8

Exceptional(5569)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Seaport

Booked 76 times today

Located in Boston's Seaport District, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

6. The Playwright

4.8

Exceptional(167)

Price: Expensive

• American • South Boston

Booked 12 times today

From the minds behind the original Playwright Bar and situated on its familiar grounds, emerges the reimagined Playwright of 2024, epitomizing the ever-changing South Boston scene.Step into a new era as The Playwright undergoes a transformation, embracing the spirit of a classic pub while infusing it with contemporary flair. We seamlessly blend the charm of traditional hospitality with the sophistication of upscale comfort cuisine. Immerse yourself in our live music scene every Wednesday through Sunday. Experience emerging artists on Wednesdays, a cover band on Thursdays, DJs on Fridays and Saturdays, and unwind with country music on Sundays.Join us as we raise our glasses to the next chapter of The Playwright.

7. Bistro du Midi

4.7

Exceptional(4569)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 38 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

8. Frenchie

4.6

Exceptional(1391)

Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 20 times today

Frenchie is a sit down, easy-going neighborhood wine bar accompanying people in their everyday lives all day long. It is a space to meet, share and savor life, designed for people to relax while enjoying a French inspired menu.

9. Contessa - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(79)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 46 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

10. Atlantic Fish

4.7

Exceptional(11959)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 60 times today

Atlantic Fish, located in Boston’s Back Bay, has been serving New England’s freshest catch since 1978. The fine-dining landmark serves award-winning classics alongside signature dishes. The fresh catch menu features hand-selected seafood, sourced from the harbor every morning. Atlantic Fish offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

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Fort Lauderdale •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food and drinks and pleasant/helpful service.
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Oak BistroPrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8
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Meg
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic. Ate at our own pace, everything was delicious, cocktails and wine included. Service was great, not intrusive, have what we wanted when we wanted it. Loved it, will be back soon.
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Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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Kristen
Greater Boston •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Never disappoints. Valentina was incredible. Fun, friendly and professional. Food was delicious. Pizza outrageously tasty, salads simple but so flavorful. You cannot go wrong here. Antipasto fabulous and cocktails always expertly done. So fun and festive.
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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LaRoyVIP
Greater Boston •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service were excellent as usual. Our waiter, Andre, and his team did an exceptional job of making sure we had everything. Through no fault of the restaurant, there was a rambunctious group of 20-something-year old boys who thought everyone in the restaurant wanted to hear how much fun they were having at a steakhouse. Must have been the first time for them. Partially killed the ambience part of the night for my son and me.
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Ocean Prime - Boston SeaportPrice: Expensive• Steak• Seaport
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4.8
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angela
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
A. new favorite of ours. The food is outstanding and the service always friendly and prompt. Great for both small parties and larger ones, the atmosphere is lively and welcoming.
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Black LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End
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4.7

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347 restaurants available nearby

1. Oak Bistro

2. Terra - Eataly Boston

3. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4. Black Lamb

5. Ocean Prime - Boston Seaport

6. The Playwright

7. Bistro du Midi

8. Frenchie

9. Contessa - Boston

10. Atlantic Fish

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