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Russell House Tavern

Russell House Tavern

Gastropub$$$$
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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Russell House Tavern
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  • Stars
    Ranked #3 for seafood in Cambridge
  • Stars
    The experts at Eater and Boston.com recommend this place
    • Eater
    • Boston.com
  • Tips
    David B.
    "Flatbread pizzas, rotating secret burgers, and oysters"(8 Tips)
    Neal J.
    "Great burger and tasty late night $1 oysters after 11pm."(11 Tips)
    Open Air Publishing
    "Try the breakfast pizza, our favorite breakfast dish in Boston."(8 Tips)
    Phoebe V.
    "Steak tartare is the best I've ever had! Pomme frites are good, too."(6 Tips)
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  • Lina L.
    Lina L.July 7, 2013
    super fresh oysters, a must-have!
  • Paul K.heart icon on user image
    Paul KernfeldJuly 10, 2016
    Cocktails, brunch salads
  • Ashley B.heart icon on user image
    Ashley BNovember 15, 2014
    Burgers, oysters, beer. Not necessarily in that order.
  • Sam M.
    Sam MallikarjunanJune 10, 2012
    Loses points for only allowing dogs on the outside tables, but good place overall.
  • Raphaelheart icon on user image
    RaphaelJuly 19, 2015
    Mytoi cocktail is a must
  • Mary A.
    Mary AndersonOctober 10, 2013
    Fanciest bathrooms. They even have napkins to open the doors.
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WilliamsSeptember 12, 2018
    Cocktails and epic bar staff
  • Julianne G.
    Julianne GJanuary 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Go for the delicious brunch. Come back for the late-night $1 oysters.
  • Zi J.
    Zi JinApril 2, 2012
    I love the steak here!!!The best steak ever!!
  • Nikki P.
    Nikki PayntarFebruary 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    the pork trio is amazing
  • Malou T.heart icon on user image
    Malou ThousigNovember 19, 2014
    Best fried oysters in Harvard Sq
  • Laura N.
    Laura NapolitanoMay 14, 2014
    The deviled eggs are BOMB.
  • Frank D.
    Frank DenbowDecember 7, 2013
    Get the Knuckle Sandwich. O. Mazing.
  • Nick H.heart icon on user image
    Nick HolroydSeptember 14, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    A beautiful selection of whiskey.
  • Blanca K.heart icon on user image
    Blanca KalkachOctober 31, 2018
    Pizza!! 😍 and drinks!
  • Nick C.
    Nick CJuly 31, 2011
    The oysters are magical, and so is the pigmy wiggly bloody Mary.
  • Eric T.heart icon on user image
    Eric ThayerOctober 27, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Scotch selection is p. decent
  • Mauro L.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Carol P.
    Carol PitzJuly 25, 2014
    Awesome scratch margarita! 🍹
  • Tom O.
    Tom ODecember 28, 2010
    The Wigglesworth is awesome. Good whisky drink for whisky drinkers.
  • Ken S.heart icon on user image
    Ken SmithAugust 6, 2017
    A bit pretentious, but good.
  • Reema
    ReemaSeptember 13, 2019
    Went there for dinner. Ordered the margarita pizza, roasted chicken and the salmon..all were below average
  • Jenny L.
    Jenny LuiApril 13, 2015
    Good pizza, but server forgot about us for 20 minutes.
  • schneidermike s.
    schneidermike schneidermikeNovember 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This is "Boston's" finest (only true?) gastropub.
  • Brendan O.heart icon on user image
    Brendan O'NeilMarch 24, 2013
    The Harvard Yard #2 is fantastic
  • schneidermike s.
    schneidermike schneidermikeNovember 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The burgers are to die for.
  • Peter
    PeterJanuary 6, 2013
    The cocktails are outstanding!
  • Brendan S.
    Brendan SheaFebruary 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask one of the bespectacled bartenders for an It's Always Sunny. The blonde dude. Yeah, that guy.
  • Danny H.
    Danny HillmanMarch 31, 2013
    Nominee for best egg Benedict's I've ever had.
  • Phoebe V.
    Phoebe VenkatJune 21, 2012
    Also loved the crispy poached egg!
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian McGuirkAugust 6, 2014
    Everything.
  • Charles B.
    Charles BNovember 12, 2011
    Get the piggly wiggly bloody. Its got bacon in there. Giddy-up
  • Ilene M.
    Ilene McDonaldAugust 16, 2014
    Bloody Mary
  • Jamal L.
    Jamal LayneSeptember 30, 2014
    the 'always sunny' best drink ever
  • Foxytk23heart icon on user image
    Foxytk23July 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing lobster tails
  • BostonTweet
    BostonTweetAugust 31, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Russell House Tavern in Harvard Square has $1 oysters every night after 11pm.
  • Scot H.
    Scot HarrisOctober 19, 2011
    Good salads, and bartenders very good downstairs
  • jesper h.
    jesper henriciMay 27, 2012
    They have comfortable toilets after you eat there oysters!
  • Becky
    BeckyApril 22, 2011
    order the andria pizza - burrata and fig. really tasty.
  • Janet R.heart icon on user image
    Janet R LondonAugust 10, 2014
    Barracha cheese
  • Nicolai P.
    Nicolai P.May 27, 2012
    Amazing Bloody Marys & Long Island Ice Tea!!!
  • Nick O.
    Nick OberJuly 21, 2013
    Ask for The Secret Burger
  • Joe d.heart icon on user image
    Joe daLuzMay 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Harvard Yard No. 3 for the Laphroaig fans out there
  • Nicolai P.
    Nicolai P.May 27, 2012
    Amazing Bloody Marys & Long Island Teas!!!
  • ᴡ Y.
    ᴡ YSeptember 13, 2014
    Antibenedict
  • David P.
    David P.August 29, 2010
    I want to take the charcuterie plate out back and get it pregnant. It's that good.
  • Jeremy C.
    Jeremy ComeauMay 10, 2010
    Had my first raw oyster here...food and service both excellent! Can't wait for round two!
  • Nicole B.heart icon on user image
    Nicole BaileyAugust 5, 2012
    They were running a Twitter special... check it!
  • Patrick R.
    Patrick RamseyMarch 20, 2013
    Try the Pigs Tail Perogi
  • Giuseppe R.heart icon on user image
    Giuseppe RandazzoNovember 5, 2014
    Secret burger!!! For ever!!!
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Russell House Tavern
14 JFK St (at Brattle St)
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
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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.
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Open until 2:00 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
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(617) 500-3055
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