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Russell House Tavern

Gastropub$$$$

Harvard Square, Cambridge

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8.5^/10

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Ranked #3 for seafood in Cambridge
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"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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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
Rebecca MJune 12, 2016
Been here 50+ times
The deviled eggs are always creative and delicious
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.
Stevie P.September 13, 2013
The chickpea patty is a thing of beauty. Get with fries!
Joshua BogartSeptember 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Sacrilege $11 Jameson Irish whiskey, cardamaro (bar tender will explain), lemon, sweet vermouth, honey.
yuriy opryshkoJuly 26, 2014
The slow cooked chicken is awesome. Do try.
Murdo ConnochieJune 26, 2013
There for brunch? Try the Stuffed Brioche French Toast. You won't be sorry.
Tiffany LopinskyJune 1, 2016
Love the bacon, kale, and clam pizza!
R.gonApril 26, 2012
I recomend meat loaf sand. Excelent service and great taste ! I' ll repeat !
Cynthia B.December 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the "Pampered Mouse" as an alternative to mimosa...absolutely wonderful.
SPQRAugust 26, 2014
Vibrant bar scene with good food and helpful staff.
Jason CarrascoMay 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Adventurous carnivores take note: the steak tartare, beef heart ravioli and lamb belly pizza are all amazing.
Chris EMarch 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Charcuterie board is fantastic. They smoke everything on-premises.
Peter RhimJune 10, 2014
The Seated Yellowfish Tuna BLT is a must!
Atu BNovember 21, 2015
Secret burgers are delicious
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.
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.
Gloria ChinJuly 17, 2012
burger served in an english muffin. filled w/ local beef, bacon, and caramelized onions
Hal MackinsDecember 14, 2015
The burger! Tough to order anything else.
Daniel KurtzMay 13, 2014
$1 oysters after 11 PM and $5 fernet shots. Charcuterie was meh this time!
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.
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 :)
David BJanuary 28, 2015
Flatbread pizzas, rotating secret burgers, and oysters
Karishma PatelDecember 1, 2014
Maine Rock Shrimp Salad .. Super yum :) !!
MJ LeeJuly 23, 2015
Great oyster but not Californian 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.
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 :)
Alli FrymoyerDecember 29, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Best brunch and bartenders in Harvard Square.
Anna BFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 25+ times
New amazing favorite: pork belly sandwich . Perfection.
Rem KoningDecember 11, 2015
Often noisy but solid bar with a good burger.
Brendan O'NeilMarch 24, 2013
The Jungle Bird may be the most interesting drink on the menu, order one.
Roberta SantiagoJanuary 11, 2019
Interesting menu and very nice staff.
Bonnie ChenMarch 18, 2014
Fried oysters were so good!
Cdub SharpceeJuly 8, 2015
The lobster sliders are amazing!
Kate wNovember 7, 2014
So many great menus!
Eric BreeseSeptember 29, 2015
Great service, if you don't like service.
Eric PowellJanuary 20, 2015
Nice cocktail and bite spot in the squah
May CasianoSeptember 18, 2017
Roast beef sandwich it's just mouth watering
Mary AndersonOctober 10, 2013
Fanciest bathrooms. They even have napkins to open the doors.
Ryan NixonMay 20, 2017
Fantastic cocktails and apps!
Mauro LabutoNovember 11, 2014
They served a cold steak and I asked to make a new one. The brought back reheated. I could no believe !! The manager said they did because they though I did not want to wait .... Shame
Diane ChangJuly 11, 2012
Good pork trio. All food good.
Alyssa AlsheimerDecember 23, 2012
Get the beef tongue meatballs. So delicious!
Michael DempseyDecember 3, 2013
Top cocktail spot in the 617. Great food too.
Lina L.July 7, 2013
super fresh oysters, a must-have!
RobbyMarch 22, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Wifi password is RHT02138
Julianne GJanuary 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Go for the delicious brunch. Come back for the late-night $1 oysters.
Jules GanslMay 26, 2013
The spinach on the Benedict was delicious!
Nick CJuly 31, 2011
The oysters are magical, and so is the pigmy wiggly bloody Mary.
Steph KatrinaFebruary 22, 2016
Mussels are to die for

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