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Waypoint, Cambridge, MA

Waypoint

4.3
4.3
2032 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
21:30
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 864-2300
  • Website
    http://www.waypointharvard.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Scelfo
  • Private party facilities
    All inquiries regarding private party bookings/events should be sent to tiffany@aldenharlow.com.
  • Location
    1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Waypoint is conveniently located between Harvard Square and Central Square, with red-line MBTA stops at both Harvard and Central. From either direction, it takes roughly 5-10 minutes to walk to Waypoint at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Menu

Pizza

  • Chopped ClamUS$24.00

    parsley, chilies & pecorino

    • Smoked WhitefishUS$22.00

      mascarpone, dill & capers

      • IlladelphiaUS$23.00

        pepperoni, pecorino, tomato sauce & basil

        • Brussels & GuancialeUS$22.00

          crispy brussel sprouts, garlic oil & guanciale

          • Mushroom PieUS$22.00

            hen of the woods, cremini, thyme, truffle honey, pickled red onion

            Pasta

            • Lobster Cacio e PepeUS$38.00

              whole wheat pasta, koji butter & pecorino

              • Uni BucatiniUS$29.00

                smoked egg yolk, pecorino & bottarga

                • Jonah Crab & Angel HairUS$29.00

                  evoo breadcrumb, guanciale & jalapeño

                  • Black Pepper SpaccatelliUS$26.00

                    house cured guanciale, tomato, basil & smoked pecorino

                    Plates

                    • WP French FriesUS$9.00

                      regular or crab dusted with chili mayo

                      • "Anchor" CaesarUS$17.00

                        romaine lettuce, garlic parsley croutons

                        • With 3oz Lump Blue CrabUS$28.00

                      • Market VegetablesUS$23.00

                        daily selection

                        • Fried Salt & Vinegar SmeltsUS$16.00

                          pickled "rampch" dressing

                          • Fried BrusselsUS$18.00

                            fish sauce vinaigrette, pickled onions, lime

                            • Baked OysterUS$16.00

                              pecorino, garlic butter, bread crumbs

                              • Hickory Smoked ShrimpUS$19.00

                                tomato butter, garlic, focaccia

                                • Seared Tuna & Rice BowlUS$24.00

                                  puffed brown rice, roasted squash, apple miso vinaigrette, avocado, pickles

                                  • Pan Seared CodUS$24.00

                                    parsnip puree, roasted shellfish butter, house dried tomatoes

                                    • Hash Brown CakesUS$18.00

                                      smoked fish salad, smoked trout roe, cucumber vinaigrette

                                      • Shrimp & Pork Shu MaiUS$17.00

                                        green chili crisp, white soy

                                        • Hearth Baked FlatbreadUS$14.00

                                          rosemary garlic butter

                                          Raw Bar

                                          • Oysters*

                                            daily selection, pickled fennel mignonette, cocktail sauce

                                            • Market Price

                                          • Wellfleet Clams*

                                            daily selection

                                            • Market Price

                                          • Shrimp Cocktail

                                            cocktail sauce, nori aioli

                                            • 3 forUS$14.00

                                          • Maine Uni Tray*US$49.00

                                            seasonal accompaniments

                                            Caviar

                                            • Donuts & CaviarUS$26.00

                                              hackleback caviar, brioche donuts (5g)

                                              • Caviar SupplementUS$25.00

                                                add a bump of caviar to anything (5g)

                                                Classics

                                                • NY Strip Steak Frites

                                                  bernaise aioli, absinthe demi, hand cut fries

                                                  • 8ozUS$39.00
                                                  • 16ozUS$78.00

                                                • Whole Roasted BranzinoUS$49.00

                                                  shaved fennel salad

                                                  • WP Fish & ChipsUS$26.00

                                                    dill pickle tartar sauce, lemon, fries

                                                    • WP Fish SandwichUS$19.00

                                                      Parker roll, dill pickle tartar, iceberg, cheddar, fries

                                                      • Waypoint BurgerUS$19.00

                                                        two 4 oz top patties, tillamock cheddar, cured tomato, pickled onion, tonnato

                                                        • Cast Iron SalmonUS$26.00

                                                          crispy & creamy cici beans, torched grapes & lemon

                                                          Crudos

                                                          • Hiramasa*US$20.00

                                                            sesame- umami brittle, jalapeño, shoyu syrup

                                                            • Bluefin Tuna*US$26.00

                                                              fried peanut, shaved cucumber, makrut lime, buttermilk crema

                                                              • Ora King Salmon*US$19.00

                                                                fried rice cake, shaved cucumber, black truffle oil, avocado, ikura

                                                                Last updated: 27 December 2023

                                                                What 2,032 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                4.3
                                                                4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.4Food
                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                                • 4Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Waypoint offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "fantastic ambiance," perfect for seafood lovers and those seeking unique cocktails. Guests rave about the "$1 oysters" and "creative dishes." While service can be slow at times, the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere make it a worthwhile visit.

                                                                2,032 Reviews

                                                                1. Mark

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 17 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great service, excellent food, and as always outstanding cocktails. Love the oyster special between 5-7 pm!

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                                                                2. Jakai

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Drink: Sage Advice 5/5 Food: Lobster Cacio e Pepe 4.5/5 Hickory Smoked Shrimp 7/5 (have an appetizer if you're hungry) Food was great. I had the lobster cacio e pepe. Noodles were cooked well unlike last time I was here in April. Waypoint a great in & out spot. You can tell the goal is to turnaround tables quickly. Wouldn't recommend for lounging after a meal due to noise level. $1 oysters makes the bar quite busy but seats seemed to move fast. Requested a booth and was placed near the kitchen, I personally didn't mind but beware of the clanking plates and silverware in your ear if you do sit on that side.

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                                                                3. Hayes

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  We’ve had lovely times at Waypoint before but our experience tonight left something to be desired. Multiple items on the menu were out of stock and our drink and food orders were forgotten or delayed. Staff were friendly and responsive and the food was delicious.

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                                                                4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Exelente servicio los meseros muy amables se los recomiendo

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                                                                5. Susan

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 26 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  The food was delicious. Service was lacking. It was Monday night so not particularly busy but the staff was absent.

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                                                                6. Jamison

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Overall everything was great. The food and cocktails were fantastic.

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                                                                7. Hope

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Came with my sister who was visiting Boston and had never been to Cambridge. The ambiance is elegant and modern and the cocktails & food were very good. Service was super friendly and helpful as well. HIGHLY recommend the lobster caccio e Pepe. Will return!!

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                                                                8. Dan

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Surprisingly wonderful meal! First time at Waypoint. Creative dishes, all impressive.

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                                                                9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Las Vegas

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  A great meal and a fun time all around. We tried many of the menu items and enjoyed every single one.

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                                                                10. Ryan

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Chicago

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  1.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  We love Alden & Harlow and had high hopes. But the parking in the area is bleak, no one answers the phone like by design - no way to connect with a person or have leave a message, the service was inept, the stager guy was even more so … plus an arrogant a—. We were seated and waited ten minutes for the inept waitress to introduce herself. Two other parties seated behind us were served drinks before we were given a hello. When we asked what’s good she read the whole menu giving no new detail. Service wise the delay between a second course hickory shrimp and the final course of lobster Caccio e Pepe was thirty minutes and no one apologized even though we had to follow up twice to finally be served food that was nearly cold. There were just two small pieces of lobster including half a small claw meat for $38. To add insult to injury they don’t know how to make a manhattan. They used dry vermouth and they used the wrong ratios. The small coupe glass was only half full for twenty dollars. We will not be back and do not recommend anyone visit this place. In many years of using OpenTable this is my most negative review I’ve ever had the occasion to write. Absolutely awful experience.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Waypoint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 864-2300.

                                                                Waypoint is rated 4.3 stars by 2032 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
                                                                21:30
                                                                Booked 22 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Waypoint

                                                                1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Area
                                                                  Cambridge
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $30 and under
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Street Parking
                                                                • Public transit
                                                                  Waypoint is conveniently located between Harvard Square and Central Square, with red-line MBTA stops at both Harvard and Central. From either direction, it takes roughly 5-10 minutes to walk to Waypoint at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                  Michael Scelfo
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://www.waypointharvard.com/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (617) 864-2300
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  All inquiries regarding private party bookings/events should be sent to tiffany@aldenharlow.com.

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