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Russell House Tavern
Gastropub$$$$
Harvard Square, 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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Justin FosterMarch 25, 2013Cool place. Class Boston pub. Tried the beef tongue meatballs. Probably won't do that again! But would go here again and try something else.
Chris KonecnyJuly 19, 2017Sit outside for good people watching. Decent beers and menu. Good place to stop after a bunch of walking around
Reserve a table by the front window for classic Harvard Square people watching. Order the short rib wellington with a puff pastry crown to start...
James DustinJanuary 18, 2014Great rotating draft Stout list: Backlash Russian Imperial, Blatant Imperial, Mystic Descedant Saison Stout, & a Jacks Abby Framingham Baltic Porter.
Ellen S. P.August 20, 2014The breakfast pizza, homemade pastrami, and homemade bloody Marys are spectacular!
- MelissaMay 2, 2013Grab a seat outside in the warmer months and enjoy the Harvard Happy Meal: delicious burger, 16 oz Gansett and a shot of Fernet
Mmm, meat. They know what they're doing with it here. And they have oysters, another plus. Also: bacon infused bloody mary. Must have.
Christina VarrassoMay 12, 2015Love this place! Yummy, upscale cocktails, salads, burgers, flat breads.
Vanessa GatlinMarch 11, 2014(Best of Boston 2013-CAMBRIDGE (Harvard Sq.)) Improper Bostonian says, "Chef Thomas Borgia has recently taken the helm at this Harvard Square favorite, where he reinvents American classics."
Emily FosterDecember 28, 2011The cocktails are superb, and the place smells friggin' amazing! Really cool atmosphere too, perfect place to start the night.- Open Air PublishingApril 24, 2012Try the breakfast pizza, our favorite breakfast dish in Boston. Make it yourself using chef's Michael Scelfo's recipe in "The Better Bacon Book" for iPads. http://oapub.co/9a4d0f5d
Smashing DrinksApril 25, 2012Do you like cocktails? Do you live near Harvard Square? In that case you're in luck. Have a seat at the bar and let the bartenders make you something tasty. Try a Last Word... Enjoy!
My fave place to grab a drink in Cambridge. Also, the breakfast pizza is maybe one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Mark J.February 21, 2015Great selection of local beers. Be sure to try some of their more unorthodox appetizers and more exciting cocktails.
Best cocktails in Harvard Square. Feel free to order a more obscure classic cocktail, the bartenders downstairs are always good for one. Aviation and Widow's Kiss, anyone?
Ezra BallAugust 21, 2011The cocktail names here could be songs on a lost Felt album. "sun rays illuminate smoke filled haze", "city of eternal spring", "scottish play", "after the fall", and so on.
Matt KileyFebruary 2, 2011French fries are great! And having 21st Amendment IPA all the time isn't bs either. But the one thing you need to try is the Salt & Pepper Shrimp appetizer.
The Next Great Generation (Boston)January 20, 2012The crowd is mostly young professionals and older individuals, so it's the place to go if you're looking to avoid the college scene. Read more
Great beer list and food. Ask about the off menu burger!
Boston.comJuly 23, 2010This past year, restaurateurs have thrown around the word “tavern’’ like confetti. One group described its new business as an “urban tavern.’’ Another declared it was opening a “modern tavern.’’ Read more
GreggDecember 30, 2014Great management; I do not work their just manage another restaurant and noticed they had good standards all around.
Jon GreenbaumOctober 12, 2013The Steak Frites dinner was outstanding and the service at the street level bar was perfect.
Lily BSeptember 20, 2012Oatmeal stout is the bomb. Try downstairs for more seating and less crowded spaces!
Kurt OrtoJuly 11, 2012The Steak Tartare is Superb! and on top of that the Cesar salad is Boston's best !!
If your pig's head cake has the delicious crunch of bits of cartilage then the gods (and the chef) have smiled upon you.
Lauren SabetOctober 18, 2013So 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!
Katie GerardMarch 3, 2013Oysters are delicious! Not a lot of gluten free options though-especially @ brunch.
The cocktails are well thought out. Anything with ginger beer is sure to please!
Chelsea BeytasJune 19, 2011The P.T. Farm hamburger is te finest burger you will ever eat. Sooo delicious, it's unbelievable! Gotta get it
Citysearch BostonApril 27, 2010Go to the downstairs bar, order a Scottish Play cocktail (Laphroaig 10-year, Cynar, Aperol, Drambuie) and the charcuterie plate (rillette, oh yeah). Bask in bliss.
PinkMohawk ChanceJuly 4, 2014Burger 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.
YaseminOctober 21, 2018If you can get over how touristy it is, nice place to get a drink at Harvard although food isn’t anything special.
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Russell House Tavern is a New American Tavern serving seasonally-inspired, classic dishes from New England and beyond. We specialize in artisanal fare served alongside carefully hand-crafted cocktails and a distinctive collection of all-American wines and craft beers.
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Thu–Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
(617) 500-6055
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Vanessa Gatlin - 7.3
"Best bistro style plates, lobster surf and turf, banhi mi french dip, oysters and raw bar. Much needed quality in Kendall."
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"Get the upper classic if you want a fantastic burger that has bacon on it. Otherwise, their double cheeseburger is also the bomb."
Kat Moss - 8.8
"Great new venue for anal shows, and a small but exclusive collection of whiskies and bourbon in the main bar. I'd go back again for sure!"
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