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Russell House Tavern

Gastropub$$$$

Harvard Square, Cambridge

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Ranked #2 for seafood in Cambridge
The oysters at Russell House Tavern is a can't miss
"Flatbread pizzas, rotating secret burgers, and oysters"(8 Tips)
"Great burger and tasty late night $1 oysters after 11pm."(11 Tips)
"Try the breakfast pizza, our favorite breakfast dish in Boston."(8 Tips)
"Steak tartare is the best I've ever had! Pomme frites are good, too."(6 Tips)

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Katherine GodfreyAugust 4, 2011
Ask to be seated downstairs! Better atmosphere and more space for your group/date! OH and their burgers are UH-mazing :)
ErinSeptember 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The cocktails are well thought out. Anything with ginger beer is sure to please!
SPQRAugust 26, 2014
Vibrant bar scene with good food and helpful staff.
Cynthia B.December 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the "Pampered Mouse" as an alternative to mimosa...absolutely wonderful.
Chris EMarch 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Charcuterie board is fantastic. They smoke everything on-premises.
Kurt OrtoJuly 11, 2012
The Steak Tartare is Superb! and on top of that the Cesar salad is Boston's best !!
PinkMohawk ChanceJuly 4, 2014
Burger was okay, one of them was overcooked and the fried egg is battered so it took away from the taste. Fish (perch) was marginal. No horseraddish for oysters. Atmosphere was nice.
David BJanuary 28, 2015
Flatbread pizzas, rotating secret burgers, and oysters
Karishma PatelDecember 1, 2014
Maine Rock Shrimp Salad .. Super yum :) !!
Lauren SabetOctober 18, 2013
So disappointed.....had been here before & had a fab burger & fries. This time fries came out warm & soggy. Asked for fresh fries & got more warm, soggy fries!
Bonnie ChenMarch 18, 2014
Fried oysters were so good!
yuriy opryshkoJuly 26, 2014
The slow cooked chicken is awesome. Do try.
Stevie P.September 13, 2013
The chickpea patty is a thing of beauty. Get with fries!
Gloria ChinJuly 17, 2012
burger served in an english muffin. filled w/ local beef, bacon, and caramelized onions
Adam MaloneyMay 10, 2012
We really liked the atmosphere of this place a lot. We chose it because it was PACKED which we figured was a good sign. Food was just okay though, not totally impressed. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Julia SmithJuly 11, 2010
Pricey but good. The Local Leaf Salad was MASSIVE, a meal in itself, and delicious. Had the tuna appetizer, pretty good, not enough tuna. Wine was disappointing. Had a white. Pinot Gris.
R.gonApril 26, 2012
I recomend meat loaf sand. Excelent service and great taste ! I' ll repeat !
Peter RhimJune 10, 2014
The Seated Yellowfish Tuna BLT is a must!
Kate wNovember 7, 2014
So many great menus!
Eric PowellJanuary 20, 2015
Nice cocktail and bite spot in the squah
Anna BFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 25+ times
New amazing favorite: pork belly sandwich . Perfection.
Roberta SantiagoJanuary 11, 2019
Interesting menu and very nice staff.
Brendan O'NeilMarch 24, 2013
The Jungle Bird may be the most interesting drink on the menu, order one.
MJ LeeJuly 23, 2015
Great oyster but not Californian friendly.
Alli FrymoyerDecember 29, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Best brunch and bartenders in Harvard Square.
RobbyMarch 22, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Wifi password is RHT02138
Cdub SharpceeJuly 8, 2015
The lobster sliders are amazing!
Ryan NixonMay 20, 2017
Fantastic cocktails and apps!
Sandeep ChalasaniAugust 18, 2013
Forget beers ...these guys know how to mix drinks...get cocktails
Chelsea BeytasJune 19, 2011
The P.T. Farm hamburger is te finest burger you will ever eat. Sooo delicious, it's unbelievable! Gotta get it
May CasianoSeptember 18, 2017
Roast beef sandwich it's just mouth watering
Lynne BJanuary 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Ginger beer is prescription-strength! Perfect if you've pigged out on all the porky and lambtastic and beeftacular goodness :)
Rem KoningDecember 11, 2015
Often noisy but solid bar with a good burger.
💩Anthony KellerFebruary 3, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Really good food and cocktails
YaseminOctober 21, 2018
If you can get over how touristy it is, nice place to get a drink at Harvard although food isn’t anything special.
Paul FarnellNovember 28, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Order the off-menu "secret burger". It's their regular burger with a deep fried, poached egg on top.
Daniel KurtzMay 13, 2014
$1 oysters after 11 PM and $5 fernet shots. Charcuterie was meh this time!
Michael DempseyDecember 3, 2013
Top cocktail spot in the 617. Great food too.
Diane ChangJuly 11, 2012
Good pork trio. All food good.
Hal MackinsDecember 14, 2015
The burger! Tough to order anything else.
Steph KatrinaFebruary 22, 2016
Mussels are to die for
Jared JoinerSeptember 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Scott is the best waiter I've ever had. Make sure he serves you when you come! Super attentive, knowlegeable and amazingly friendly.
Kelvis OliveroMay 29, 2015
The coctail menu it's good. I didn't have good luck with the food. I'll probably never go back for dinner. All our food was burned and the service was bad as well.
Stephen HauJune 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Order the frites.
Eric BreeseSeptember 29, 2015
Great service, if you don't like service.
Margaret WangApril 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great brunch, good dinner.
Dee SepulvedaSeptember 16, 2017
I had pork belly sandwich and my body wasn't ready for that amount of grease. I felt heavy and slow for the rest of the day. Not recommended for weak stomaches, as mine.
Jules GanslMay 26, 2013
The spinach on the Benedict was delicious!
Mustafa BaroomMarch 23, 2015
I liked really the had good American food
Filipe GalvãoMay 6, 2015
Best burger ever!!!

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