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Row 34
Seafood · Kendall Square
Popular
Working-man's oyster bar with New England seafood. Fresh catches daily, craft beer selection, lively atmosphere.
Raw oystersLobster rollFish & chips
4.5
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Kendall Square
Best Restaurants in Kendall Square
Fueling Cambridge's innovation district
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About This Guide
Kendall Square has transformed from industrial wasteland to innovation hub, and its restaurant scene has evolved accordingly. Today, the area around MIT offers everything from power-lunch spots to craft breweries, attracting tech workers and academics alike.
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Area Four
Pizza · Kendall Square
Popular
Artisan pizza, craft beer, and wood-fired cooking. Popular breakfast spot and neighborhood gathering place.
Wood-fired pizzaBreakfastCraft beer
4.4
$$3
Lamplighter Brewing Co.
Brewery · Kendall Square
Popular
Local brewery with taproom and outdoor seating. Rotating beer selection, food trucks, community vibe.
Local beersOutdoor patioFood trucks
4.4
$$4
Mamaleh's
Jewish Deli · Kendall Square
Popular
Jewish delicatessen and bakery. House-smoked pastrami, bagels boiled and baked in-house, Montreal-style smoked meat. Weekend brunch destination.
Pastrami on RyeBagelsMatzo Ball Soup
4.6
$$5
Catalyst Restaurant
Mediterranean · Kendall Square
Popular
Modern Mediterranean in the Kendall Hotel. Farm-to-table focus with seasonal New England ingredients.
Mediterranean fusionBreakfastBusiness dining
4.3
$$$6
State Park
American · Kendall Square
Upscale American diner with creative comfort food. Rotisserie meats, inventive sides, and extensive whiskey selection. Modern space with outdoor patio.
Rotisserie ChickenFried ChickenWhiskey
4.4
$$7
Smoke Shop
BBQ · Kendall Square
Texas-style BBQ with house-smoked meats. Brisket, ribs, and creative sides. Bourbon selection, outdoor patio, casual atmosphere.
BrisketSmoked RibsBBQ Platter
4.4
$$Frequently Asked Questions
Kendall Square, adjacent to the MIT campus, has transformed into one of Cambridge's best dining destinations. Area Four serves exceptional wood-fired pizzas and is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Row 34 offers upscale seafood with one of the best raw bars in Greater Boston—ideal for celebrating research breakthroughs or hosting visiting academics. Catalyst combines Mediterranean flavors with farm-to-table American cuisine in a modern industrial space. For quick bites, the Kendall Square food court features options from Oath Pizza to sweetgreen. Legal Sea Foods provides reliable seafood in a more traditional setting. The area is busiest during weekday lunches (12-1:30pm) when tech workers flood the restaurants.
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