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Row 34

A distinguished Cambridge establishment

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4.5326 reviews
The Story

Kendall Square's Oyster and Craft Beer Temple

Who Runs It

Row 34 comes from the Island Creek Oysters team—the same folks behind some of Boston's best seafood restaurants. They know oysters.

The Origin

Row 34 was designed to be a seafood restaurant for beer lovers, or a beer bar for seafood lovers. The combination works beautifully.

What Makes It Special

The oyster program is exceptional—fresh, well-sourced, expertly shucked. The beer list is curated by people who take craft beer seriously.

For Kendall's tech workers and MIT community, Row 34 is the upscale casual option that never disappoints.

What People Love

The oysters and the beer, obviously. But also the atmosphere—upscale without being stuffy.

Exceptional oysters, always fresh
Curated craft beer selection
Seafood that respects the ingredients
Industrial-chic atmosphere
Knowledgeable staff
Happy hour deals
Best for:oyster loverscraft beer enthusiastsafter-work drinkscasual seafood dinnerKendall dining

What To Know

This is upscale casual with upscale prices. The quality justifies it.

Oysters aren't cheap (but they're worth it)
Can be loud when busy
Reservations recommended for dinner
Bar seating for walk-ins
Not a quiet conversation spot
Pricing Context

Oysters $2-4 each, entrees $25-40. Happy hour offers better value.

Rating Breakdown

4.5
326 total reviews
Our Take

Strong ratings for a seafood restaurant. The oyster quality is consistently praised.

What Customers Say

Best oysters I've had outside of a dedicated oyster bar. The beer selection complements perfectly.

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Happy hour is the move. Great oyster deals and the beer selection is excellent.

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Gets loud on busy nights. Come early or sit at the bar.

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Insider Tips

Best Time to Visit

Happy hour for oyster deals. Early dinner for conversation-friendly volume.

What to Ask For

Ask what oysters just came in—freshest options vary daily.

Hidden Gem

The non-oyster seafood menu is also excellent. The burger is surprisingly good.

Getting There

Kendall T is 3 minutes away. Parking in Kendall is expensive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have happy hour?

Yes—check their website for current happy hour timing and deals. The oyster specials are worth planning around.

Do you take reservations?

Yes for tables. Bar is first-come, first-served and often has availability.

Known For

Oysters
seafood
craft beer

Transit Connections

Kendall/MIT
3 minute walk

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

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Address

314 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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Hours

Mon-Thu: 11:30AM-10PM, Fri: 11:30AM-11PM, Sat: 10:30AM-11PM, Sun: 10:30AM-9PM

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