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Oak Bistro, Cambridge, MA

Oak Bistro

4.8
4.8
270 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Step into Oak Bistro, the freshest addition to Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Uncover American cuisine with a modern spin, influenced by global flavors. Our cozy setting welcomes young professionals, students, and families for an unforgettable culinary experience. Led by a chef-driven vision, we infuse diverse cultural influences, meticulous attention, and adaptability into crafting innovative and delectable dishes. Come share in the creation of enduring memories while supporting our vibrant local community.

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Additional information

  • Location
    1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    American

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oak Bistro delivers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "stellar service." The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for special occasions or casual nights out. Guests rave about the "creative cocktails" and "delicious small plates," making it a top choice in Cambridge. Highly recommended for its exceptional culinary offerings and warm hospitality.
270 Reviews

  1. Nicole VIP

    Greater Boston49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a pre-event dinner at the Oak Bistro, and were very happy with having tried them (it was our first time there). The cocktails were innovative and delicious (we had the Ipe Amarelo and the Marigold), and the goat cheese polenta cake and the scallops were perfect! Already making plans to go back!

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  2. Carrie

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner with 9 people. A cute little birthday sign made it feel special from the jump. Amazing service, no hiccups all night. Drinks and food were all stellar. People were raving and talking about coming back to try even more of the menu. Great ambiance -- I'm afraid we were the loudest group -- and one fun bonus is that the tables have these little lamps that allow you to choose how much light you have. Yes, a bit pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.

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  3. David

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around as always. Usually a go to on date night or grabbing a drink and light fare with friends. Tried it out with the whole family tonight, consistently deliver a great experience.

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  4. ted

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I chose Oak Bistro to meet an important collegue. Online the reviews are of great food and great ambience and I wanted something a little more upscale than a diner. It would have been better to go to a diner. None of the food was bad, but it it had zero that was special about it and was surprsingly small in its portions. People seem to love it so you might too. But I can't see going back.

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  5. RobinO

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I am in my early seventies and took my two sons , who are in their thirties, to this restaurant on a Saturday evening.It was much too noisy for my tastes (it was hard to hear each other).The food was good but not great!

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  6. Georgianna VIP

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a great wine list, but other than that it was fine.

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  7. CJ23 VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. We had the short ribs croquettes, pear salad and scallops. The service was excellent. Highly recommend it!

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  8. TM

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just had a lovely family dinner at Oak Bistro. The food, service and ambiance were excellent. Very happy we chose to go there.

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  9. Kelly VIP

    Greater Boston137 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to dinner to celebrate a birthday and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We started with the fried burrata shared plate as settled in, had a glass of wine and decided our next course. The plate quickly disappeared...the fig jam and apricot marmalade went perfectly with the fried cheese. for dinner we enjoyed the burger, gnocchi, french dip and the pappardelle. All were great...everyone cleaned their plate! We ended with the orange chocolate bread pudding which was terrific. Audrey our server was wonderful and quite informative as we navigated our way through the menu.

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  10. Meghan VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular! Can’t wait to go back and introduce other people to this fabulous gem of a restaurant!

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FAQs

Oak Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 714-4696.

Oak Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Oak Bistro

1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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