Top American restaurants in Cambridge, United States

This place was such a diamond find, I didn’t know it existed til some friends suggested it and mentioned it had a rooftop! Such a cute and cozy place, and the outdoor rooftop seating is very intimate and cute. Didn’t take reservations but there was enough space when we came at 6 pm for dinner and drinks.
We had lots of yummy cocktails, some flat breads to start as appetizers (so delish!) and then the dinner menu was so good. We all got a variety of dishes to try - and everyone was happy with their meals! The food came out really fast, as did the drinks; and service was really good. They also have a lot of space indoors, downstairs bar and and upstairs inside seating area with lots of space. The dessert lava cake and tiramisu were also super tasty, recommend trying!

Nice place. I wanted to eat on the rooftop deck but it was too cold, so didn't get to experience it. Service was nice, and it had a relaxed and comfortable vibe. Some of the food was really good (street corn salad), and some was unremarkable (scallops with mashed potatoes and charred broccolini).

I had an exceptional dining experience at Daedalus, and much of that was thanks to our server, Niall. From the moment we were seated, Niall was super sweet and incredibly attentive, ensuring we felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout our meal. His friendly demeanor and excellent service truly enhanced our dining experience.

The food at Daedalus was fantastic. We started with the burrata bruschetta, which was a perfect blend of creamy and tangy flavors – a delightful way to begin our meal. For the main course, I ordered the scallops, which were cooked to perfection. The risotto accompanying the scallops was initially a bit too salty, but the staff handled it impressively. The manager quickly addressed the issue and had a new plate prepared for me. The risotto the second time around was absolutely amazing – creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned.

Niall’s great service, combined with the restaurant’s excellent food and responsive management, made for a memorable evening. The way the team handled the minor hiccup with the risotto showed their commitment to customer satisfaction, which I deeply appreciated.

Overall, Daedalus offers a wonderful dining experience with delicious food and outstanding service. Niall’s warmth and professionalism left a lasting impression, and I will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience!

Shake Shack provided an exceptionally tasty burger. Sadly it is quite small and very expensive considering its size but delicious all the same.

May I say I haven’t been to shake shack in the longest time. But today I went and it was one of the best experiences ever. The food was just great and the time you had to wait about 3-6 minutes. And it might be a little pricey but the food I had was for sure worth it the workers work extremely hard and the money I spent that day was fine with me because honestly they deserved it. They have the nicest space upstairs and a foosball table. I will definitely come again.

Food 5/5. Employees 5/5. Experience 5/5 I had the greatest time thank you shake shack.

Most perfect fries I’ve ever had at a fast food place. Better than some (non fast food) restaurants I’d say!

I’ve been here 4 times. Highly efficient and polite service without fail (and amazing fries). The manager def trained everyone well!

I love this place! I come here all the time whenever I'm around Harvard square. Food is good and the staff are great. My order was only ever messed up once out of every time I've come here, and he was super nice about it and gave me the correct one immediately.

Dec2023:
Its a banger😋 the shroom and regular dynamic duo with fries:) oh they also got a a second floor very clean and friendly. They also hosts events like painting night.

Tasty is now my favorite “fast food” burger. If you like thin shoe string fries they’re great too. Ingredients all seemed fresh and portions are reasonable for the price.

The service is great. The girls do a great job on the floor. We ordered jumbo and they brought mediums. The crabs were full and good but just not what we ordered. The food comes quickly. We also had salads which were good. I had cream of crab and it had so many flour lumps in it that it ruined the 16oz 16$ bowl of soup. We will never return based on these facts. I hate to say anything bad. Again. The floor staff was really great and attentive. And it's not the severs fault what management allows.

This is a very special place to be the food is great the people are the best i and it is diverse inexpensive and you never know who might drop by come to taquery and support the cause of life! I am Ian Anderson and Billy jo!

4.5
Very good food. I was the second customer in for that day. Food was not as (temperature) hot as I would expect but still very enjoyable.
Soup was delicious!
Highly recommend (crab cake).
Great service.
Nice family restaurant.

Great experience dining here!! Definitely recommend.

In my opinion, their website undersells the quality of this restaurant. Yes it is casual and comfortable, but the atmosphere has a subtly superb decorum.

The food was fantastic. I had the broiled oysters with bacon and cheese-exquisite. The blue crab cake had the largest pieces of meaty crab I've ever seen such an entree. It has made all other crab cakes unacceptable in my mind. My side salad was made with fresh greens (i.e. NOT iceberg lettuce) and even the hush puppies showed an unexpected level of culinary quality.

Everytime I come in, everyone is always welcoming and I always connect with such great people. The bartenders make great conversations. Especially, Zorro. He makes the best cocktails. Better yet, ask him to surprise you, you won't be disappointed! 😊

Really great burgers, tasty and a funny way to unwrap them. Also, free water and the hotter days. It was a first great experience and definitely come back in the future.

Their lamb pepper fry had nice kick and crunch. Chicken 65 and biryani delicious as usual. Love Tanjore's authentic Indian flavors!

Chicken 65 had amazing flavor. Telangana goat curry was perfectly spiced. Tanjore just gets Indian food right every time.

This is the restaurant my family never misses when we're in Cambridge or passing through the city. During our most recent visit, we indulged in more than three dozen large crabs, and we relished every bite. The quality of each crab was outstanding, and it truly enhanced the entire dining experience. The crabs were incredibly sweet, juicy, and perfectly seasoned.

Whether you're a seasoned crab connoisseur or new to the world of steamed crabs, I recommend giving them a try. They serve as a delectable reminder of life's simple pleasures – good food, great company, and a taste of the ocean's or bay's bounty. :)

The food & service are amazing. Zorro will take care of you & make
You feel comfortable. The place is also very clean & welcoming! They play sports games & have good music on top of all of that.

Some of the best calamari I've ever had. Everything was delicious. And the drinks were amazing. Come early , because it seems tables fill up fast. And with food like that... It's not going to stop any time soon.

I saw Ocean Odyssey Crab House when researching places to eat while staying a couple of nights in Cambridge. This restaurant was right down the road from our hotel, and their menu looked very appealing. So we we stopped on our first night, and our group had mixed feelings overall. There was an obvious trend that those of us who had seafood dishes, like myself, were very happy with the meal. Those who had chicken or the spring rolls were less than satisfied with the meal. Makes sense as the restaurant is a seafood restaurant, so one would expect the seafood to be good! I had the Bay on the Bun. I took off the greens, but I was very happy with the sandwich. Very delicious. The fried oysters were delicious as well. So, in my opinion, if you go, then try to stick with seafood. I wanted to try the steamed crabs, but pur party was under a little bit of a time crunch. Our service was very good. The waitress was attentive, and staffing was adequate for how busy the restaurant was. Everyone was very friendly. The restaurant was very clean too. Sadly, we do not have a reason to come to Cambridge Maryland other than this one trip. But if we did co.e back, we would certainly come visit Ocean Odyssey Crab House again. Albeit, a little wiser, and only order the seafood items.

First time trying Shake Shack. This was a great location. We were vising Boston for a few days and took the subway to Harvard. This spot made for a convenient lunch.

The restaurant was fairly clean and had both indoor and outdoor seating. The upstairs seating was nice and quiet. I also liked the option to order via tablet.

The burgers and fries were very good, as was the milkshake. I would definitely eat here again. The only negative was they didn't have a soda machine for refills.

Tasty Burger offers delicious food that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. The flavors are on point, and the menu boasts a range of tempting options. However, it's worth noting that the cleanliness and aroma of the place leave much to be desired. If you can overlook the less-than-ideal environment, you'll be treated to some truly tasty bites.

I have probably been to Tanjore like multiple times. Every time I think of something quick, good food, cheap drinks and casual I go to Tanjore. Tanjore has some Nepali food and Indian food as well as basic bar food. I have basically tried everything there and every single dish is good. I love their momo, tikka masala, probably one of the best briyani and their wings are bomb as well. Tanjore is cheap and food quality is amazing.

One of the better quality Shake Shacks I've been to. The mobile alarm option didn't work for me, so I ended up getting my food much later than I expected. Other than that, give this place a try, especially the second floor :)

Stay away! They will bring you butter that looks like jello ,they charge extra for NORMAL HEATED butter, we were a large group? Group of five is a bit too much for them , our server didn’t ring up one of our orders, so the food was delayed, our server was nice about it her name was Amy , when we had questions we asked another server & that server yelled out “Amy! Your table has issues!” We were mortified, poor customer service, we asked to speak to the manager her name was also AMY, I appreciate that she was sympathetic to our concerns, she promised that she would relay to management on how we were treated, this was our first and LAST visit , as far as food goes, the crabs could have been super hot, they were warm

The burgers are amazing! I always of Tasty Burger that they are my favorite burgers in the Boston area. The burgers are soft (not just the buns, but the entire burger), and when they are hot they are delicious. They have the best flavor options, too.

Great place to have friends for a bday or any sort of gathering. Drinks are well priced, oh and did I mention the food is incredible. The chicken curry was amazing and some of the best I’ve had around Boston. The owners were very kind. Great hidden central spot to get drunk at and eat some curry.

The white truffle sauce burger was simply great. The flavour was amazing with the amazing meat patty inside. I also took the pomagranate juice with basil with has a great flavour profile! The place has two floors which can accommodate a lot of people!

We came on a weeknight and it was pretty lively. I really liked the bruschetta — generous amounts of topping and the flavours went well together. The mushroom risotto was great but I was disappointed by the spring gnocchi. Service wasn’t the best that I’ve received

Great happy hour spot. There are two levels with the second accessed by stairs. Most of the tables are high top with high chairs or booths. The staff is patient. There is a decent and reasonable for Cambridge priced cocktail list. The fried calamari and flatbread were very good and easy to share. The beef skewers came with a salad. The menu is available by QR code. It was fairly easy to make a reservation. I would come back here.

The burger itself was very good, I had the smoke shack, the meat and bun were the stars of the show and the peppers were a very cool addition that added a lot of flavor, but the bacon was less pronounced.
The fries were ok, and the cheese or bacon on top of them wasn't very good (it's cheese sauce and not to my taste).
Finally I had a chocolate shake that was quite good (maybe a bit too sweet for me).
All in all it was very good though quite expensive.

Wife said the crabs were good. That's got to count for a lot at a crab place.

I would have liked my fish and chips a little more cooked. Personal taste.

This place has terrible service. There are no menus. All orders are online or at the self service window. Yet, they had what appeared to be wait staff come out to tell us all this. They could have just taken our order.

And it was easy to decide - very short menu.

We watched two couples come in, sit down, not get the explanation - or not like self service - and walk out. Oddest thing was that nobody seemed to care.

So I don't care to return.

Tasty Burger sure has some tasty burgers! Located just a block away from the T, Tasty Burger is in a convenient location in Cambridge. Service was super quick, staff was friendly, and prices are reasonable as the combo meal with tots and a fountain drink ended up being around $11. Overall, Tasty Burger is a great burger spot!

This is my absolute favorite place to get dinner. Such a gem in this city. All of my favorite people work here and they’re so personable every time I go in they remember the smallest of details which makes it feel like such a cozy place and it makes me feel really taken care of. The food is top notch and honestly deserves a Michelin star. Whenever anyone is in town this is where I take them. I I have been recommending this place to everyone I know and I can’t sing high enough praise about it. Love this place, highly recommend!

Tasty Burger is one of the most tastiest burgers we have had since ages of going to different fast food chains. We tried the bacon cheeseburger and double cheeseburger. The bacon was not too thin or too greasy while the cheeseburger was juicy from the inside. So far these did not disappoint the name of the store. Price was affordable, store was clean and customer service was great. Give it a go if you're craving for burgers in Boston.

Tried three dishes and one drink here. Food was incredible, drinks okay. I ordered the gnocchi. Out of this world. The gnocchi themselves were okay, but the sauce and other items made this dish incredible. The squash and creamy sauce were some of the best I've had. The octopus appetizer was crazy good and the scallops were pretty good from my wife's sayso.
The waiter was okay at best, but the ambiance and food drove this place 5/5.

Nice place with a cute lil rooftop bar. Needs prior reservation especially for the rooftop setting. Went here for drinks and dessert. They have some really nice drinks that taste amazing. We were told the menu also changes everyday depending upon ingredients in the kitchen. The only thing I wish is the drinks were more alcoholic than juicy, since no drinks are below 14$. We also had the flat bread for appetizer which was good. Loved their Tiramisu. Our server was really friendly who made the experience even better.
Would definitely go again and try out their dinner menu. Seemed really great with a good variety.

I’m a 5-star reviewer but I couldn’t give them more than 3... wanted to love it—didn’t. First the food... Tater tots are great! don’t miss them. Burger was dry and over cooked and lacking the punch I expected. service was rushed and not efficient—understaffed. impossible to get them on the phone. Finally did and was misinformed about last order online and manager refused to take phone orders when I called back...but offered me free lunch the next day—after several attempts to get them on the phone I ordered online with a cc and when I picked up they acknowledged the offer but said too late since I already paid... poor handling. I dealt with only managers. Skip it....