Glass House

4.5

286 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

Glass House is a restaurant, bar and event space that serves as a modern day meeting house offering contemporary food and drink inspired by both American and international cuisine.

Glass House is located in Kendall Square, next to Charles River Canoe and Kayak and the Pilgrim Parking Garage.

Once the center of the nation’s glass-making industry, East Cambridge attracted the most accomplished artisans from across the globe and produced patents for the cutting edge glassworks of its day. Glass House is a nod to the neighborhood’s glass architecture, its inventive history, and its contemporary focus on discovery and exploration.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 945-9450
Website
http://glasshousecambridge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Patricio Morales
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Glass House can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
450 Kendall St., Cambridge, MA 02142
Area
Cambridge
Parking details
Ample meter space around Kendall Square and on First Street, private lot at Pilgrim Parking, 350 Kendall Street.
Public transit
Red Line, Kendall Square
Entertainment
Visit our website for upcoming events!
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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286 Reviews

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Valerie
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not too crowded on a Friday evening and the food was delicious. Best clam chowder in town.
Glass HouseResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you for the fantastic review, Valerie! We're thrilled you enjoyed a relaxed Friday evening and our delicious clam chowder. We look forward to welcoming you back for more tasty meals soon!
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Amanda
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The dining area was not open which made the environment strange. Hostess and server were kind but didn’t seem enthusiastic for us to be there. We ordered drinks and food and felt rushed out. The space is beautiful but having the dining area closed off felt awkward and the people felt unmotivated.
Glass HouseResponded on 11 November 2024
Amanda, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. We strive for a welcoming atmosphere and will address your concerns with our team. Thank you for sharing your thoughts; we’re always looking for ways to improve and enhance our guests' experience.
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Michelle
VIP
Greater Boston
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service and amazing food. We had the salmon and the poke bowl, both dishes were expertly prepared and delicious. We tried the fall mocktail with the cinnamon lined rim and it was festive and tasty, perfect for a fall lunch!
Glass HouseResponded on 21 October 2024
Hi Michelle, thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the salmon, poke bowl, and mocktail. Your compliments about our service and food mean a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious experience!
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Fredric
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The pan-seared salmon is excellent. The balance of flavours between its sweet and spicy chili glaze, the sweetness of the coconut jasmine rice, and the zesty taste of garlicky shredded bok choy is very well done.
Glass HouseResponded on 16 September 2024
Hi Fredric, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the pan-seared salmon! It’s always great to know our flavor combinations hit the mark. Thank you for your wonderful feedback; we hope to see you again soon for more delicious dishes!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Visited Glass House for dine out and was very disappointed with the overall experience. First course sweet potato salad and duck poutine were the highlight. We were served our entrees while I still had almost half of my first course left to enjoy. I noticed this happen at the table next to me as well.
Glass HouseResponded on 14 August 2024
Hi, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will work on improving our service to ensure a better dining experience for our guests.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience for Restaurant Week. The food had great flavor and texture variety. And as for the space, though it's very open, sound didn't seem to travel very far and we still had a peaceful dinner.
Glass HouseResponded on 14 August 2024
Hi, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found the space conducive to a peaceful dinner. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for another great dining experience.
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LauraW
Greater Boston
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on 12 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting with an outdoor space. Convenient parking. Service was excellent and the prices were acceptable. Food was fresh, but not special.
Glass HouseResponded on 15 July 2024
Hi Laura, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found our setting beautiful. We appreciate your kind words about our service and pricing. We will take your comments about the food into consideration for future improvements.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Glass House for lunch during the week. Not very busy. Main bar area looked nice and seemed like it would be a cool spot to go for drinks. Sat in main dining room. Shrimp appetizer consisted of 4 unseasoned shrimp with a dipping sauce. Seasonal vegetable flatbread pizza was very oily on the bottom and was pretty bland. It could have used some spice and/or acid. Falafel pita sandwich was pretty good, fries could have been crispier. Came to Glass House because we were considering hosting an event here. Unfortunately, food really underwhelmed so we will be doing it at a different location.
Glass HouseResponded on 25 June 2024
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable and we will address your concerns with our team to ensure we provide a better dining experience in the future. We hope that you will give us a second chance so that we can make things right.
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SusanA
VIP
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect day for eating outdoors. Food was fresh and delicious.
Glass HouseResponded on 28 May 2024
Hi Susan, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a perfect day dining with us. Fresh and delicious food is what we strive for, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We hope to see you again soon for another great meal outdoors!
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kerrileek
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food,Friendly service,overall neighborhood hot spot!
Glass HouseResponded on 26 January 2024
Hi, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. We hope to see you again soon.
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Glass House is rated 4.5 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

450 Kendall St., Cambridge, MA 02142

Additional information

Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Ample meter space around Kendall Square and on First Street, private lot at Pilgrim Parking, 350 Kendall Street.
Public transit
Red Line, Kendall Square
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Patricio Morales
Entertainment
Visit our website for upcoming events!
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://glasshousecambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 945-9450
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Glass House can accommodate all of your special event needs.

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