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Mothership Alewife, Cambridge, MA

Mothership Alewife

4.6
4.6
76 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
  • Child-friendly
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
Mothership is a familiar neighborhood hang. Mothership is a place where you can gather with your co-workers after a long day or skip the cooking at home and bring the whole family in. Shareable appetizers for the table, healthy and allergen-friendly options, or a homestyle classic. All are paired with good vibes + beverage options that suit everyone. Whether you're coming with the crew or watching the game at the bar by yourself, we’re your second living room; a place to hang.


Free parking is available to all Mothership guests at 140 Cambridgepark Drive. Take the first left after Mothership, and you will see a parking garage on the left. Simply press the intercom button, and let them know you are a guest of Mothership for entrance!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 15:00–21:00 Lunch Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Sat 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 665-5899
  • Website
    https://www.mothershipalewife.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ellie Roycroft

Experiences

  • Dinner + A Movie!

    22 Feb 2025 only
    Dinner + A Movie at Mothership! Our January movie night is The Greatest Showman! We'll be streaming the movie starting at 6:00 pm in the private dining room. Movie begins at 6:00 pm! Book your spot now!
    Dinner + A Movie! photo

  • Gluten Free Night!

    27 Feb 2025 only
    A completely Gluten Free evening at Mothership! Gluten eaters are welcome as well- let us prove to you just how tasty GF food can be! Shareables/apps available 3pm-9pm Full dinner menu available 5pm-9pm
    Gluten Free Night! photo

Offers

  • Mothership Trivia Night!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 18:00 - 20:00
    Join us for Trivia at Mothership every Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Reserve a spot! *Please note that the Trivia game starts at 6:30 pm. Reservations for trivia can be made any time up until 6:30. If you book a 'Trivia' table after 6:30pm, you will be seated in the general area of the game and can join, but may miss part of the experience.*

    Mothership Trivia Night! photo

Menu

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What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Child-friendly

  • Boston

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mothership Alewife offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and cocktails," perfect for trivia night enthusiasts. Enjoy unique gluten-free options, "great aps and drink selection," and a cozy atmosphere. The attentive staff ensures "excellent service," making it a "favorite dining spot" for both intimate gatherings and family outings.

76 Reviews

  1. constantine

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went there for the first time last night on Valentine’s Day. This is one of the new restaurants that has opened up in the alewife area now that there’s a lot of housing. They have nice friendly staff, but the service is a bit slow because they seemed understaffed with waiters. They have a bar shuffleboard table that’s kinda nice. Wasn’t crazy about the cocktail choices. Place seems to mostly cater to youger couples and our families with kids who live in the area. Food is average in my opinion, but not overpriced as the most expensive entrée is $31 and most are in the mid 20s. Also if you’re vegan or vegetarian, there aregood options here. The empanadas were very tasty. The dumplings are really thick on the dough and chewy  and then my wife, and I agreed that the vegetarian filling was a bit dry so you really needed to have with the spicy dipping sauce. The Bolognese was massively overcooked, and while the flavor of the sauce was good the pasta was an absolute mush. That dish was the biggest disappointment for me. The shaved brussels sprouts salad was quite tasty though with halloumi. I probably won’t go back as it’s not my scene and I prefer a higher level of dining. 

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  2. Maggie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food is excellent value for money, and the service is equally good. We were there on Trivia Night, and the place was packed. Since we are not trivia aficionados we sat, as did others, in the room off to the side, a good setting for a cozy conversation with friends.

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  3. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new Friday nite go to. Great aps and drink selection. Courteous and efficient staff.

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  4. Joann

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy trivia on Wednesday nights. Staff greets me by name and seats my group at our usual table. It feels like home. The food is very good and reasonably priced. The trivia contest is so fun even if we don’t know the answers. Give it a try…you’ll love it too.

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  5. Sam

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and cocktails. Also super easy to get to from the city or the suburbs and has free parking.

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  6. Sarah

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to their gluten free night and have been there before with their regular menu. The food is delicious and interesting - not what you find at every restaurant. There are super allergy/food restriction aware and take great care of us! Go!

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  7. Joann

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy my Mothership experience. The Wednesday trivia allows our group an occasion to gather in a fun setting. The service is always personal and attentive. Staff even remembers my name and puts us at our special table. The food is great. I love the haute hot dogs on the shareable menu. A friend raved about her halibut dish tonight. I’ll be back often. Try it…you’ll love it too.

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  8. Melanie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely waitstaff, nice cocktails, yummy food. Ginger bread pudding so good

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  9. Marissa

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The fried Brussels on the shareable menu is a must. The staff was polite and chill.

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  10. Michelle

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andres is a fantastic server! Always attentive and helpful.

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FAQs

Mothership Alewife offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 665-5899.

Mothership Alewife is rated 4.6 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mothership Alewife

125 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140-2329

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 15:00–21:00 Lunch Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Sat 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    MBTA Red Line- Alewife
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ellie Roycroft
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan
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