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Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar

Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar

Bar, American Restaurant, and Burger Joint$$$$
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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    Dmitri M.
    "veggie options near Harvard Yard / Kennedy School."(8 Tips)
    Mike S.
    "get half price food nightly from 5 to 7:30"(3 Tips)
    Mark
    "Dark and Stormy's are the drink to get."(3 Tips)
    Debra A.
    "Vegan chili is incredible!"(3 Tips)
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  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
    Check out Grendel's Den as seen on Rachael Ray - $40 a Day Read more
  • Jessica H.
    Jessica HiemenzOctober 8, 2012
    Lots if vegan and vegetarian options. The chili is vegan on the nachos.
  • Whitney S.
    Whitney ShawMay 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best sangria in the square (can be hit or miss though)
  • Laura A.
    Laura ArcagniApril 6, 2012
    Nice place to have lunch near Harvard Square -very cheap!
  • Peet S.
    Peet SnackMarch 22, 2014
    Bathrooms here are unisex, so if you are a douche about gender politics, you probably shouldn't go poopies here.
  • Brandon G.
    Brandon GreenDecember 9, 2012
    These quesadillas were OK, the whiskey drinks were delicious.
  • Giulia B.
    Giulia BiaminoAugust 13, 2012
    Nice place recommended outside during the summer
  • Andrewheart icon on user image
    AndrewAugust 9, 2015
    PRO TIP: When a waitress asks you if you're just drinking or going to eat, don't eat there.
  • Grendel's D.
    Grendel's DenFebruary 28, 2012
    The people at Foursquare hi-jacked Grendel's Venue page to advertise a check-in special that they are running which misleads people into thinking that Grendel's has a $10 rebate, which is not true.
  • Markheart icon on user image
    MarkAugust 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Dark and Stormy's are the drink to get.
  • Amanda P.
    Amanda ParkerAugust 1, 2011
    They have really resonably priced cocktails and only serve good beer! Read more
  • Meghan S.
    Meghan SJune 1, 2013
    Great straws, hooks under the bar
  • Debra A.
    Debra AskanaseMay 29, 2013
    Vegan chili is incredible!
  • Curtis A.
    Curtis AntoineJanuary 9, 2012
    Half-price food happy hour, roving guest tap, large menu
  • Julia S.heart icon on user image
    Julia SmithOctober 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try their Hot Rum Cider! Only in fall and winter! It is amazing!
  • Marc E.
    Marc EbunaNovember 25, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Always have a 1/2 litter of Paulaner or Franziskaner...unless they don't have it on tap...
  • Abigail T.
    Abigail TaylorMay 11, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    As the mayor I advise you to tip well. You will be rewarded.
  • Boston Phoenix
    Boston PhoenixMarch 18, 2011
    If Beowulf showed up, [the bartender] would be like, 'Dude, take that metal armor off. It's not OK to wear that in the bar' ... Then he'd say, 'OK, what do you want?' " Read more
  • John U.
    John UmryszSeptember 5, 2015
    Bubba burger with jalapeños!
  • Monica T.heart icon on user image
    Monica Tucker-SchwartzSeptember 5, 2014
    Drinks, beer, food for all!
  • Craig A.
    Craig AustinOctober 9, 2014
    Nice outdoor seating
  • Brie F.heart icon on user image
    Brie FOctober 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    So beware, if you eat outside during happy hour they charge you full price. Oh and don't expect the waitress to tell you this...even after the bill is dropped off.
  • Janet K.
    Janet KomatsuJuly 8, 2011
    Moroccan shells with shrimp were delicious!
  • Timmeh M.
    Timmeh MAugust 20, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    this place always has a great Friday play list from bartender BK!!
  • Kibbee
    KibbeeMarch 23, 2013
    Dark and stormy. You're welcome.
  • Karen W. M.
    Karen W. MasseySeptember 11, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    ...have a dark and stormy. Plus, the lobster rolls (specials: 9/11) are the best in harvard square.
  • Caroline B.
    Caroline BurnsJuly 24, 2012
    Order Kanye's Workout Plan and fall in love
  • Leila S.
    Leila SamiiAugust 6, 2011
    Veggies burger and kanyes work out plan are the eat to go!
  • Margaret M.heart icon on user image
    Margaret MyersMarch 26, 2014
    Pretty okay vegan chili.
  • EJL
    EJLFebruary 10, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Half-priced MENU with a $3 drink purchase - food isn't great but it's CHEAP. Crab and artichoke and spinach dip is suuuuper good.
  • Keith B.
    Keith BitelyAugust 12, 2013
    Such slow service. Some of us have to actually get back to work after our lunch hour. Waited half hour for check, never came. Left estimate of bill on table. Hope nobody stole it.
  • Sebastien L.heart icon on user image
    Sebastien LatapieMay 21, 2016
    Have your ID ready - bouncer is quite rude
  • Ryan C.
    Ryan CurtisJune 3, 2010
    One is the few places in Boston with a sazerac cocktail on the menu don't pass it up
  • Andrea A.
    Andrea AndoMay 18, 2013
    Come because its Grendel's Den
  • Onur Ö.
    Onur ÖzgünDecember 21, 2014
    Don't use splitngo. It's not working.
  • Kat C.
    Kat ChenJuly 24, 2012
    No bro beers, thank heavens!
  • Rachel
    RachelJune 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Best. Staff. Ever. Read more
  • Rob D.
    Rob DaviesApril 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The shrimp sambal is amazing. Very spicy.
  • Mike N.
    Mike NagelMarch 14, 2010
    Happy hour means half-priced food (before 7 for Sundays)
  • Mel
    MelJuly 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    half off food 9-11:30pm
  • Pete B.
    Pete BorschMay 23, 2012
    The service was slow (only one person working) and I didn't like the food (French Dip was terrible). Looks like a great place to drink though
  • Gordon W.
    Gordon WayneNovember 11, 2012
    Eh, music did not match atmosphere.
  • Chris E.
    Chris EustaceFebruary 12, 2010
    Irish coffee is strong but. The whip cream is homemade thus not that sweet
  • Dan B.
    Dan BergeronJanuary 14, 2012
    I thought there would be equations on the walls...
  • Ben
    BenOctober 19, 2012
    they don't split up checks
  • Dave M.
    Dave MajorAugust 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best bar in Boston.
  • Mark N.
    Mark NolanDecember 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Avoid the nachos. The topping to chip ratio is way out of whack and the guac isn't great.
  • Nicholas Adam O.
    Nicholas Adam OwensMarch 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Franziskaner Hefeweizen + Reuben = Happy Place.
  • Mike S.
    Mike SagerJuly 21, 2009
    get half price food nightly from 5 to 7:30
  • Sean F.
    Sean FitzroyJuly 14, 2009
    order a Hendrick's for $6.50.
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