Nubar

4.4

1100 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

We are currently serving our breakfast buffet 7 days/wk, from 7am - 10:30am. The price is $26, and it includes coffee, tea, or juice. We will not be serving lunch from 12/26 - 3/7, because of a large-scale hotel renovation happening during this period. We open for dinner at 5pm daily. The kitchen closes at 10pm daily. The bar will stay open 45 minutes after the kitchen closes on Sunday - Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, last call is 11:45pm.

Located under the glow of a Cambridge landmark and in the heart of Harvard Square, Nubar restaurant and lounge is now open at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. A chic neighborhood hangout emphasizing a comfortable bar and dining experience, Nubar restaurant serves food reflective of its surrounding neighborhood: smart, seasonal and approachable.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(617) 234-1365
Website
http://www.nubarcambridge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Tom Connaughton
Catering
Please call, email, or fill out an inquiry here on the website regarding private events. We have several options available, from private to semi-private, dinners or cocktail receptions.
Private party facilities
We have two private dining spaces - the Berkeley Room holds a max of 20 guests, and the Garden Room holds a max of 37 guests. Larger dinners are done semi-privately. We have a fireside lounge area for cocktail groups up to 40, or expanded to include the bar for groups up to 100. The entire space may be available for events as large as 170 guests.

Location
16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Area
Cambridge
Parking details
$12 for up to 3 hours with validation. The rate goes up to $30 for up to 5 hours.
Public transit
Number 1 bus line and red line subway both stop nearby
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,100 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Nubar shines with its "courteous service" and diverse menu offerings that make it "far more than a typical hotel restaurant." Guests rave about its "excellent wine list" and "divine peach burrata salad." The inviting atmosphere and "delicious food" make it a charming choice for brunch or a post-theatre dinner.

1,100 Reviews

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Flo
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice Xmas Buffet, unfortunately we never seem to be able to eat enough to make it a worthwhile endeavor. Food and service were both great.
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Ellen
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great choice for us since we were already staying at the Commander Hotel. Armenian house special lamb chops was the hit of the night. Everything was well prepared, presented with care by attentive staff Overall, highly recommend.
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Leslie
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience from start to finish. Great and friendly service
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Helen
Greater Boston
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Usually very loud and noisy at dinner. This evening it was quiet and relaxing. Probably not good for establishment, but a quiet delight for the diners. Maybe first snow storm kept people at home.
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Michael
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nubar did not disappoint. The food was delicious, the wait staff attentive and gracious, and the atmosphere ideal for sharing a memorable holiday dinner with friends. Grateful for the experience!
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Zaida
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy buena experiencia. Buen servicio y buena comida.
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Julie
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely setting, lovely waiter, try to go when it’s not too busy.
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Judy
VIP
Greater Boston
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Adrianna is the best! Always love lunch at Nubar. The fireplace is a nice touch on a cold winter's day!
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Judy
VIP
Greater Boston
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved being close to the fireplace on a cold winter's day. Service is always warm and friendly.
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Zaida
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El desayuno es variado y bueno. Mencion especial a la estación de omelete
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FAQs

Nubar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 234-1365.

Nubar is rated 4.4 stars by 1100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$12 for up to 3 hours with validation. The rate goes up to $30 for up to 5 hours.
Public transit
Number 1 bus line and red line subway both stop nearby
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tom Connaughton
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.nubarcambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 234-1365
Catering
Please call, email, or fill out an inquiry here on the website regarding private events. We have several options available, from private to semi-private, dinners or cocktail receptions.
Private party facilities
We have two private dining spaces - the Berkeley Room holds a max of 20 guests, and the Garden Room holds a max of 37 guests. Larger dinners are done semi-privately. We have a fireside lounge area for cocktail groups up to 40, or expanded to include the bar for groups up to 100. The entire space may be available for events as large as 170 guests.

Nubar

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Dining areas

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Menu

Nubar Buffet

Nubar Buffet

Breakfast is available 7 days a week

Breakfast

Lunch

Lunch

What 1,100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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