1. State Park
8.4
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews
Jeremy Cox: Order the Tobacco Onions and ask for a side of buttermilk ranch and/or BBQ sauce to dip them in.
Jim Goudreau: Wellfleet oysters, buttermilk biscuits and cured ham board were awesome. Restaurant quality food in a dive bar atmosphere...great combo with really friendly staff.
Terrence Beach: Great spot for late night food and drinks. The menu changes often so don't get too attached to anything.
5. Little Donkey
8.3
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Matt Opsahl: The Grapefruit cocktail is the nectar of gods. Little Gem Salad, Manti and Cookie Dough great. Must return to try Raw bar / ceviche next time. This place is amazing.
Max: Really great fusion tapas. The raw bar has some rare items and there is a Portugal vibe throughout the menu.
Sofia Papastamelos: If you like small plates and different cuisines this is a great place for you. Always pretty crowded and food is great. Plates will sometimes rotate depending on the season.
7. Temple Bar
7.9
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 50 tips and reviews
Gilt City: Nothing like its wild Dublin namesake, this Cambridge eatery succeeds in casual sophistication, baller cocktails, and inspired modern cuisine.
Isabel: Great brunch food. The chicken and waffles is very worth eating a whole chicken!
Suzanne Wenz: If you're feeling like dessert, get the chocolate fondue for two. AWESOME!
10. Viale
7.4
502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Angie: Everything is so fresh & delicious. Crab toast, arancini, meatballs, & NY strip=amazing! The cocktails are really strong, too. Our server was great. A+.
Jeff Byrnes: Cocktail program is offbeat, well done, and quite fun. Go for the Ludlow for something truly different.
Michael Troiano: Very good Italian, beyond the usual red sauce joint fare, but below the fussy highbrow stuff. The specials really were special - cocktails and pasta - and our large group felt like welcome guests.
11. Alden & Harlow
8.4
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews
Alexa Stern: This is my FAVORITE restaurant in harvard square. Everything is amazing. If you get there early you have a shot at snagging one of the burgers (not overrated). I like to get a bunch of plates to share
Senator John Blutarski: This ubiquitous kale salad is specifically delicious.
Eater: Its opening week went off impressively well, from an already-popular "secret" burger to a lively bar scene. Try it right away before the lines are perpetually out the door. Read more.
12. Area Four
8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews
Luke Henry: A close second on my list of best margarita pizzas in Boston.
Boston.com: Two restaurants in one, both tailor-made for Tech Square: an all-day bakery-cafe attached to a sparse, industrial dining room with two wood-fired ovens. Read more.
Bryan Yeager: It smells like a campfire, even when you sit outside. Great for Forrester-watching.