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State Park

State Park

American Restaurant, Bar, and Music Venue$$$$
Cambridge
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    Eater
    "State Park features amusements like tabletop shuffleboard"(5 Tips)
    Joseph D.
    "When it's slow pinball and shuffleboard are fun distractions."(3 Tips)
    Vanessa G.
    "happy in a bowl of Memphis BBQ Spaghetti"(3 Tips)
    Adam D.
    "... in New England and a State Park Cocktail is a must try"(2 Tips)
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  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 2, 2014
    State Park features amusements like tabletop shuffleboard, a small menu of reasonably priced Southern snacks and light bites, and a beverage program that includes pitchers of cocktails.
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    Chris GrundemannFebruary 2, 2016
    Skip the brunch line at that toast place and grab a bloody Mary (comes with a beer) and a Lumberjack (mmm pork chop pancakes)
  • Ben H.heart icon on user image
    Ben HuffDecember 13, 2016
    The interior looks like your crazy Uncle Eddy's basement but the food is like he somehow married Rachel Ray. The trout and fried chicken 👌🏼
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    Jake SmithDecember 6, 2014
    The BBQ Spaghetti is fantastic; huge hunks of brisket with a bit of a kick. The amazing garlic bread is the icing on this savory cake.
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinMarch 26, 2014
    get the Kentucky hot brown (bubbling open-faced turkey, bacon and cheese sauce sandwich), the special-to-DC half-smoke (chili-slathered pork-and-beef sausage), and Nashville-style hot chicken
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    Jim GoudreauOctober 27, 2015
    Wellfleet oysters, buttermilk biscuits and cured ham board were awesome. Restaurant quality food in a dive bar atmosphere...great combo with really friendly staff.
  • Vanessa G.
    Vanessa GatlinMarch 4, 2014
    Zagat says, "We could drown and die happy in a bowl of Memphis BBQ Spaghetti ($11), a flavorful combo of smoked pork shoulder, pasta and a 50/50 mix of housemade marinara and barbecue sauce."
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    Marguerite AveryMarch 25, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The State Park Cocktail, is, as always, a must. And that Nashville Hot fried chicken? It is INCREDIBLY hot. Do not mess with this chicken because it will kick your ass.
  • Cian M.heart icon on user image
    Cian Mac MahonJanuary 26, 2016
    Great divebar with fantastic food. Try the Tabasco and Honey Fried Chicken!
  • Cecilia W.heart icon on user image
    Cecilia WeckstromAugust 17, 2015
    Good all American place, friendly staff and a proper hillbilly band raising the roof on a Sunday night
  • Enrico S.heart icon on user image
    Enrico SFebruary 2, 2015
    Cozy and friendly place. Great for a beer or for a tasty dinner. Good and original small plates.
  • Jessica M.heart icon on user image
    Jessica McIntireDecember 11, 2015
    Love the night scene on weekends! Shuffle board rocks. But - small beer selection and their food is a little overpriced, especially for brunch.
  • Terrence B.heart icon on user image
    Terrence BeachApril 15, 2015
    Great spot for late night food and drinks. The menu changes often so don't get too attached to anything.
  • Sofia P.heart icon on user image
    Sofia PapastamelosOctober 6, 2016
    Cool place to grab drinks and junk food with friends. Seem to have a good beer and drink list.
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    SamApril 8, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Eggs Benedict at brunch is great! Get some extra toast to soak up the yolk and sauce.
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillMarch 3, 2015
    A great place to hangout with friends and have some fun. Good food & plenty of games.
  • Jeremy K.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy KrantzAugust 15, 2014
    Many of their appetizers are perfect for sharing in a group. Try their B&B pickles, they're great!
  • Joseph D.heart icon on user image
    Joseph DineenAugust 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Very popular after work. I recommend coming with a group. When it's slow pinball and shuffleboard are fun distractions.
  • Doug O.
    Doug OrleansMarch 20, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    The Green Walnut is no longer on the menu, but if you ask nicely maybe they'll make one for you.
  • Adam D.heart icon on user image
    Adam DApril 7, 2014
    Their Fried Okra is the best in New England and a State Park Cocktail is a must try
  • Marc
    MarcMay 3, 2015
    From "Best. Bbq. Ever." - college dive with best pulled pasta ever: the Memphis bbq spaghetti
  • Justin E.heart icon on user image
    Justin EllisFebruary 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Six options in the beer + shot combos. Something for everyone. You can't go wrong.
  • Andrew R.heart icon on user image
    Andrew RohmJanuary 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the creative day-drinks menu with good non-alcoholic options
  • Allison D.
    Allison D.May 25, 2014
    Go nuts. Just eat everything. Pork chop, BBQ spaghetti, & charred broccoli are especially good.
  • Brendan O.heart icon on user image
    Brendan O'LearyOctober 21, 2014
    Good live music. A varied beer list from cheap to pricey. The fried cheese curd app was good.
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    CITY GRITAugust 16, 2014
    Get the party started right - order the Party Starter! We also love the Cornmeal Catfish!
  • David M.heart icon on user image
    David MaMarch 30, 2015
    👍 I wrote a blog post about The State Park here: http://foodblog.david-ma.net/post/114790096150/the-state-park-bar
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    MaxOctober 8, 2015
    Great spicy and sweet fried chicken (also a huge portion).
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    AshleyMarch 21, 2016
    Great fried chicken with Tabasco honey as well as Wisconsin Bloody Mary's!
  • Jeremy C.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy CoxJanuary 17, 2014
    Order the Tobacco Onions and ask for a side of buttermilk ranch and/or BBQ sauce to dip them in.
  • Tamara H.
    Tamara HJanuary 20, 2014
    We failed to get the tobacco onions and we regretted it the rest of the night.
  • Cristina R.heart icon on user image
    Cristina RuizJune 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Honey fried chicken with a side of spicy sauce
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinMarch 26, 2014
    Get the Nashville-style hot chicken, special-to-DC half-smoke, and Kentucky hot brown
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick ScottApril 18, 2016
    Order the Nashville hot fried chicken, but be warned its straight white hot fire
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsJanuary 16, 2015
    Check out State Park as it was featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate for Memphis BBQ Spaghetti Read more
  • Brendan O.heart icon on user image
    Brendan O'LearyOctober 21, 2014
    They have a creative cocktail menu. The fried cheese app is tasty.
  • Tara B.
    Tara BellucciDecember 20, 2013
    Super fun and kitschy! The pitcher of pimms cup was on point.
  • Ian P.heart icon on user image
    Ian PoynterApril 11, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    A pitcher of Tom Collins always feels decadently delicious.
  • Maggie D.heart icon on user image
    Maggie DelanoJanuary 1, 2015
    You can and should get the pitchers of cocktails.
  • Nick H.heart icon on user image
    Nick HolroydJuly 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the hot chicken. Just do it.
  • Jackiez G.
    Jackiez GonzalezMarch 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Omg. Luxardo (cherry and stout and ice cream) float. Amazing.
  • Seong H.heart icon on user image
    Seong HwangOctober 17, 2014
    Really good BBQ spaghetti. A must-try
  • David C.
    David CamachoJanuary 8, 2014
    It's great to find a bar that still has pinball machines.
  • Marguerite A.heart icon on user image
    Marguerite AveryDecember 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    State Park house cocktail is nothing short of genius in a high life bottle.
  • Mimi H.heart icon on user image
    Mimi HenryMarch 15, 2015
    Jack's Abby & Pretty Things on tap 👍
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    LauraFebruary 14, 2016
    See if you can spot the flasher in the diorama!
  • Jeremy K.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy KrantzAugust 15, 2014
    Get a beer and a shot. Then go play some pinball!
  • Nick H.heart icon on user image
    Nick HolroydJune 5, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great bar with shuffleboard.
  • Ali N.heart icon on user image
    Ali NSeptember 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing when it's slow, terrible when it's crowded.
  • Billy M.
    Billy MarksMarch 9, 2014
    Get the Kentucky Hot Brown. Can't. Even.
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