Best of Harvard Square

1. Beat Brasserie

13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA

Jazz and Blues Venue · Harvard Square · 90 tips and reviews

Greg Palmer: A little "too cool for school" for Cambridge, but good cocktails if you can find a seat.

Crema Cafe is one of Best of Harvard Square.

2. Crema Cafe

27 Brattle St (at Mt. Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA

Café · Harvard Square · 283 tips and reviews

thoughtbot: Good spot for meetings "before" work. Surprising venture capitalists-to-Harvard students ratio.

Russell House Tavern is one of Best of Harvard Square.

3. Russell House Tavern

8.6

14 Jfk St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA

Gastropub · Harvard Square · 270 tips and reviews

Charlie's Kitchen is one of Best of Harvard Square.

4. Charlie's Kitchen

8.1

10 Eliot St (at Winthrop St.), Cambridge, MA

American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 167 tips and reviews

Bravo: Old school greasy spoon that really rocks at night with live bands for hipsters and harvard students alike. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts

The Red House Restaurant is one of Best of Harvard Square.

5. The Red House Restaurant

7.8

98 Winthrop St (at John F Kennedy St), Cambridge, MA

New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 46 tips and reviews

matt: Fifty cent oyster happy hour. Oysters do not suck.

Cafe Sushi is one of Best of Harvard Square.

6. Cafe Sushi

9.1

1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA

Sushi Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 54 tips and reviews

Greg Palmer: No rainbow roll BS here. Authentic sushi, good cuts of fish, interesting variations.

Harvard Book Store is one of Best of Harvard Square.

7. Harvard Book Store

9.3

1256 Massachusetts Ave (at Plympton St), Cambridge, MA

Bookstore · Harvard Square · 77 tips and reviews

Harvard University: This independent, locally owned shop has served the communitty since 1932. Known for superb selection, customer service, and author readings. Read more.