Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in West Cambridge

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Hourly Oyster House

4.7

Exceptional(1429)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 26 times today

The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine. With a focus on seafood, The Hourly serves up New England classics in a dynamic and airy space.

2. SOURCE Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(572)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 30 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

3. Nash Bar & Stage

3.9

Excellent(342)

Price: Moderate

• American • Beacon Hill

Booked 8 times today

Nash Bar & Stage is a restaurant & bar that brings a little bit of Nashville to Boston; serving up Southern-style vittles alongside live music. Nash is the most recent restaurant under the umbrellas of the Buttermilk & Bourbon Group & partner Chef Jason Santos. We are located in Boston's famous theatre district right across from the Wang & Wilbur theaters! We have two floors that host live music, line dancing & Nashville style songwriter circles. Our atmosphere is high energy, casual with a fun country vibe & features the amazing food Chef Santos is renowned for.

4. Marseille

4.1

Excellent(421)

Price: Expensive

• French • South End

Booked 24 times today

Modern French Cuisine Our offerings are influenced by the Mediterranean Basin's exotic flavors and diverse cultures, including Southern France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, North Africa, and Spain. Marseille is at the epicenter of it all.Chef Samuel Aizier created a menu with flavors inspired by the sea, mountains, and the region's colorful fruits and vegetables. He creates pictorial dishes playing with textures and bold contrasts with flavors that bring a new meaning to fine dining in Boston. We offer free validated parking in the adjacent lot for up to four hours.

5. Nubar

4.4

Awesome(1101)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 1 time today

We are currently serving our breakfast buffet 7 days/wk, from 7am - 10:30am. The price is $26, and it includes coffee, tea, or juice. We will not be serving lunch from 12/26 - 3/7, because of a large-scale hotel renovation happening during this period. We open for dinner at 5pm daily. The kitchen closes at 10pm daily. The bar will stay open 45 minutes after the kitchen closes on Sunday - Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, last call is 11:45pm.Located under the glow of a Cambridge landmark and in the heart of Harvard Square, Nubar restaurant and lounge is now open at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. A chic neighborhood hangout emphasizing a comfortable bar and dining experience, Nubar restaurant serves food reflective of its surrounding neighborhood: smart, seasonal and approachable.

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6. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston

4.6

Exceptional(4255)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District

Booked 12 times today

The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.

7. STK - Boston

4.3

Awesome(1326)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Back Bay

Booked 60 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

8. Artisan Bistro

4.2

Awesome(1129)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Theater District

Booked 8 times today

Artisan Bistro is a modern and inviting dining room dressed in rich dark and light woods with elegant European design elements. Accents of black, off-white, cognac, blues and warm grays echo a classic bistro look and feel. Crafted wood wainscoting throughout the room and soft ambient lighting from above highlight the white-washed, wood floors to further enhance the bistro-like setting. New stitched-leather booth seating lines the dramatic floor to ceiling wall of windows overlooking Avery Street and two high-top u-shaped booths frame the space on either end. Additional cluster seating is intimate and close, allowing for easy conversation and lively exchange. Artisan Bistro features fresh, local seasonal dishes that present artisanal cooking in an approachable way.

9. Back Deck

4.5

Awesome(1983)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Crossing

Booked 9 times today

Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Back Deck brings the outdoors inside with details like exterior carriage lighting and glazed brick in the dining room and an open kitchen that invites guests to watch the flame-licked fun. Back serves polished takes on cookout classics as well as dishes cooked over an open flame at homes across the globe. Almost all of the menu is grilled on three hardwood charcoal grills hand-picked to accommodate many differing options.

10. Blu

4.5

Awesome(2557)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Theater District

Booked 9 times today

Views of the Paramount sign on Washington Street reminds one of a little Times Square. Floor to ceiling blu lights and all around glass windows make a perfect ambience to celebrate a special occasion and act as a perfect background for pictures. Enjoy our fresh seasonal menu like our Sirloin Steak and Rack of Lamb. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available and it’s very gluten free friendly.Blu Restaurant and Bar is located on the 4th Floor of the Ritz Carlton Complex, inside of EquinoxSports Club. WINDOW SEATING IS NOT RESERVABLE AND GUARANTEED, IT’S FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST A 2 HOUR WINDOW WHEN DINING WITH US, ESPECIALLY IF ATTENDING THE THEATERS NEARBY AS WE ARE COMPLETEALY BOOKED DURING THOSE TIMES. WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO HOLD A TABLE FOR 15 MINUTES.

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Wendy
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went there for the New Year's Day Buffet Brunch 2025. Usually, the food at the buffet is mediocre unless it is at a high-end hotel. Even then, the food can be hit or miss. However, the New Year's Day Buffet at the Marseille was very well executed. The beef steaks were a perfect medium rare. The salmon and the roasted chicken were tender and moist. The mussels were dressed well. There was a seafood section, raw oysters and clams, and extra-large shrimp. Service was attentive, and the atmosphere was festive. We had a good time. We will go back for dinner.
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MarseillePrice: Expensive• French• South End
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4.1
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CatherineVIP
Greater Boston •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My son loved all the seafood he had/ all the types of oysters, octopus and caviar. I really appreciated the vegetarian option/ cauliflower “steak.” Nice atmosphere, good service.
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The Hourly Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.7
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sharon
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server was amazing! Great vide! Just there for drinks before the show! When a mixed drink came to strong she immediately could see something was wrong on my first sip. Took it back to to rectify! 2nd one was perfect. Chatted with us and told us about karaoke, line dancing and drag brunch. Super bubbly and enjoying her job. Will definitely be back!
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Nash Bar & StagePrice: Moderate• American• Beacon Hill
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3.9
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Victoria
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The host was very kind and accommodating. Food was great! Perfect casual dinner spot.
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SOURCE RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.5
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Ellen
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Great choice for us since we were already staying at the Commander Hotel. Armenian house special lamb chops was the hit of the night. Everything was well prepared, presented with care by attentive staff Overall, highly recommend.
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NubarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.4

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hourly Oyster House

2. SOURCE Restaurant

3. Nash Bar & Stage

4. Marseille

5. Nubar

6. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston

7. STK - Boston

8. Artisan Bistro

9. Back Deck

10. Blu

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