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The Independent

The Independent

New American Restaurant and Pub$$$$
Union Square, Somerville
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    Ranked #2 for New American restaurants in Somerville
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    Steven C.
    "The food is great upscale bistro, very good beer selection."(13 Tips)
    Emma S.
    "Mac and cheese is to die for."(4 Tips)
    Erica A.
    "Best veggie burger around (yay for carmelized onions)."(9 Tips)
    Joline R.
    "Amazing fries especially with homemade catsup!"(5 Tips)
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  • Melissa W.
    Melissa WintturiDecember 23, 2011
    The Mac N Cheese is AhMayZing
  • Kristen W.
    Kristen WhiteFebruary 9, 2011
    Sample before you commit- the beer section is vast.
  • russ s.
    russ sweetserJanuary 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    If you dont order your cheeseburger with bacon and egg, you aren't fully living your life.
  • Lex S.
    Lex SeigenbergAugust 11, 2010
    Great beer selection with high percentages.
  • Patrick H.
    Patrick HaneyApril 26, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    The cheese plate is always worth checking out and the steak frites are delicious.
  • Stefano D.
    Stefano DiFabioAugust 15, 2010
    Must try the Blue Cheese Fries.
  • Shannon S.
    Shannon SweetserJanuary 2, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the dragon's milk stout... Hard to find and delicious!
  • erima
    erimaApril 2, 2010
    The beer list is great, the cocktails… not so much.
  • Anne C.
    Anne CushApril 17, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Wish the food would get better. Only getting worse. Sweet service and bartending. Good beer list. Fingers crossed that the food will improve.
  • alex m.
    alex mJuly 23, 2011
    I suggest getting blackout drunk
  • Mike E.
    Mike EspeyFebruary 10, 2010
    Long trail triple bag just came up on tap. Order it now!!!
  • Margot B.
    Margot BloomsteinDecember 31, 2010
    It's beer! With banana! It's Franziskaner Hefeweisen!
  • Maxi B.
    Maxi Boch 💖💖🐬September 26, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring more black pieces for the connect 4 game. It's missing a lot.
  • Scott S.
    Scott SAugust 7, 2009
    be sure to peruse the amazing beer list
  • DJ G.
    DJ GallagherDecember 19, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    The mac and cheese is very classy.
  • Megan S.
    Megan StembridgeJanuary 1, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Give Isaac a kiss, and trust his beer recommendations.
  • chris l.
    chris lohringMay 14, 2010
    Notch Session Ale!
  • russ s.
    russ sweetserJanuary 17, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Jess is the awesomest waitress/bartender
  • Mike B.
    Mike BarrettSeptember 26, 2009
    play connect four!!
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The Independent
75 Union Sq (Somerville Ave. & Washington St.)
Somerville, MA 02143
United States
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The Independent is a comfortable neighborhood restaurant and pub located in the heart of Union Square, Somerville.
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Closed until 5:30 PM (Show more)
  • Mon–Wed
    • 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
  • Thu–Sat
    • 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
  • Sun
    • 10:30 AM–3:00 PM
    • 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
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(617) 440-6022
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@theindo
Features
Reservations
Groups Only
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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