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Russell House Tavern

Russell House Tavern

Gastropub$$$$
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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    Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Boston.com
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    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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  • Brett M.
    Brett MollJuly 5, 2011
    Get the crispy poached egg! Amazing!!
  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TegelaarAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Secret Burger!
  • Jeffrey Z.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey ZhaoOctober 24, 2015
    Russ house burger
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinOctober 4, 2012
    $1 oysters 11pm-close daily!
  • Jeremy C.
    Jeremy ComeauMay 9, 2010
    Had my first raw oyster here...food and service was excellent! Can't wait for round two!
  • Priyam S.
    Priyam ShahMarch 9, 2016
    Fried oysters 👍
  • Natasha H.
    Natasha H.July 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    My fav drink: Southside. Must try: the charcuterie platter.
  • Jennifer C.
    Jennifer CJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The cheese w/mushroom & onion app is to die for!
  • Robin R.
    Robin RobinsonMay 14, 2014
    The Blacksmith cocktail
  • Cole T.heart icon on user image
    Cole TJune 19, 2017
    Okay oysters, decent food. Beer list was average for Boston. Pricey for what you get!
  • Rommy S.heart icon on user image
    Rommy SandhuAugust 3, 2014
    Anti-Eggs Benedict!
  • Barry 🐢 H.
    Barry 🐢 HuangJuly 11, 2011
    go with the lamb...the chef calls himself the lambassador, after all... Read more
  • Maureen K.
    Maureen KingFebruary 1, 2012
    Go see Adam , he's the Best!!!!!
  • Buse S.
    Buse SengulMay 15, 2012
    Don't eat pizza, it is consisted of 50% butter!
  • Ace
    AceNovember 13, 2011
    The leaf salad add shrimp will ring in as $17 when it says $15 in the menu. BEWARE ! And ask the manager to correct it while they rip everyone else off.
  • Justin M.
    Justin MoranFebruary 19, 2011
    Try the Blue Hills Black Hops beer...real smooth
  • Kim M.
    Kim MarquesDecember 28, 2010
    Looking for a drink? Get the Wiggledworth, it's amazing.
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WalshSeptember 8, 2013
    $1 oysters after 11pm
  • Andrea F.
    Andrea FinuccioJune 23, 2013
    Bartender made a great French 75
  • Nick O.
    Nick OberJuly 21, 2013
    The Battle of Trafalgar is THE drink
  • Ivis L.
    Ivis LacleAugust 24, 2011
    Ask for the rest week lunch menu this week only
  • Jingjing J.
    Jingjing JiangJune 7, 2014
    Solid rib eye
  • J K.
    J KimNovember 4, 2011
    The fall pizza is amazing !
  • Katie M.heart icon on user image
    Katie MandelJanuary 25, 2013
    Go-to for strong meal in HSQ.
  • Scott M.
    Scott MillerMarch 26, 2012
    The Russian Mule. Very good.
  • Matthew K.
    Matthew KearneyMarch 8, 2011
    They tend to undercook the meat so ask for it more well done than you usually would
  • Zachary B.
    Zachary Bouzan-KaloustianAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Go after 11 pm for $1 oysters
  • Natasha H.
    Natasha H.June 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best steak tartar anywhere!
  • Jerrylyn H.
    Jerrylyn HuckabeeJanuary 6, 2012
    $5 draft Westport rivers wine!
  • Emily Y.heart icon on user image
    Emily YeagerJune 20, 2011
    Have a little chartreuse in the form of the Last Word cocktail. Read more
  • Jeremy K.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy KrantzDecember 9, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Oysters are half off every day after 11PM
  • Jenny N.
    Jenny NMay 23, 2010
    Lamb shank is fall off the bone amazing
  • Aaron B.
    Aaron BOctober 20, 2012
    Try the Bloodies
  • Yum K.heart icon on user image
    Yum KSeptember 22, 2014
    Benedict!!
  • Adam L.
    Adam LudwinNovember 15, 2011
    Get the poached egg
  • Paba B.
    Paba BJune 12, 2010
    Crab cake sandwich is exceellent. Nice selection of beers.
  • Geoff B.heart icon on user image
    Geoff BrownellMarch 15, 2014
    Oh, the waiting game...
  • Jobye K.
    Jobye KarmakerApril 5, 2012
    Great music playing!
  • Aldo M.
    Aldo MDecember 20, 2013
    (secret burger)
  • Javier L.
    Javier LlamasSeptember 17, 2013
    tongue meatballs!
  • K D.heart icon on user image
    K DonFebruary 1, 2019
    decent food, high beer prices. nothing special
  • Ayodeji M.
    Ayodeji MarquisJune 18, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the egg dish... it is to die for
  • Jenn M.
    Jenn MorrisseyJune 27, 2010
    Music is legit. Great for drinks at night
  • Al W.
    Al WillisJanuary 7, 2011
    A new cask beer most Thursdays.
  • Riskypsy !.
    Riskypsy !September 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome Bloody Mary!!!
  • Roberto I.
    Roberto IJuly 8, 2010
    Ask for the special burger. Seriously.
  • Kara B.
    Kara BrickmanSeptember 11, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The beef wellington small plate has apples in it. De-lish.
  • Mia R.
    Mia RommelAugust 29, 2010
    Awesome crab cakes, terrible service. I felt like i was inconvienicing them by coming here. Waitresses stood together talking while we were waiting to give our order or ask for a drink refill.
  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin CoutuAugust 21, 2015
    Average place with decent food and cocktails but a bit overpriced
  • Rachel D.
    Rachel DixonFebruary 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get a Wigglesworth. Crawl home.
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