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    Avenue Kitchen + Bar

    4.5 (177 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    "Steak and cheese" Benedict
    Jake C.

    Hands-down my all-time favorite brunch spot. If I could give it 7/5, I would--giving it the same 5/5 rating I've given a number of other restaurants feels unfair to Avenue Kitchen's brunch. It's only open for brunch on Sundays, which combined with always being seated immediately makes it feel like a hidden gem. The back patio is quiet, shaded, and sheltered from wind. The food shines. Of course the egg scramble and the Benedict's were fantastic, but every piece of every plate feels deliberate and done with intention--nothing is an afterthought. - Their home fries are my all-time favorite--thick, well-seasoned, soft on the inside with some crisp on the outside. - - The English muffin toast has a crunchy golden surface and soft inside. - The whipped cream on the French toast feels luxurious. - Oyster shooters are a fun treat, as a lover of both fried clams and bloody Mary's. - They were kind enough to accommodate us with a half order of their (outstanding) French toast for dessert I'd note there's no espresso drinks on the menu, although I did enjoy the black coffee. I like trying new spots, but if the question is Sunday brunch then Avenue is always my answer.

    Edamame Potstickers
    Parita A.

    Second time coming here and second time ordering the seitan wings and they were sold out again! Will definitely come back to try again since I hear such great things about the wings. We ordered the cesar salad, pot stickers, and a margarita pizza with mushrooms. The salad was really flavorful - crunchy and dressed well. I was super excited that their dressing did not contain any anchovies or eggs! The pizza was okay - it tasted like there was a bit of salt missing but outside of that, it was good. The potstickers were okay, I likely wouldn't order them again but simply because they weren't my favorite. We went on a Thursday night and it was fairly full but we were able to get a table for 2 immediately. Out server was really helpful as well.

    Meatball pizza
    Bostongirl R.

    Food is great. Service top notch. Craig is a great bartender. Always has games on . Lively atmosphere.

    Caesar
    Madi P.

    Got the Caesar salad, which they kindly split into 3 servings for my parents and I, and we also got a small pepperoni pizza. The Detroit style pizza was really good and crispy. Their drinks were also good too, I got the espresso martini and my dad got this blackberry cocktail that was fantastic. Solid place! Our server was also super nice and helpful.

    Purple Vixen
    Donna M.

    We were going to see a show at the Chevalier Theater and we decided to check out the Avenue Kitchen since it was only a ten minute drive from the theater. Parking can be a challenge since the side streets are mostly resident permit parking only. We lucked out and got a metered spot right in front of the restaurant. We decided to eat outside since it was a beautiful night. The outdoor space is also more quiet than the indoor space. Steven T was our server and he was very attentive and friendly. Sometimes when eatting outside, there is a fear that you might be forgotten, but that was not the case last Friday. Steven checked in on us frequently and warned us about the size of the pizzas. I started with a purple vixen which is a vodka drink with creme de violet and my husband had a dirty martini. He was thrilled because he LOVES blue cheese stuffed olives in his martini and usually has to ask for them, so he was in his glory seeing them on the menu. We loved both of our drinks! For apps, we started with the Caesar Deviled Eggs-which was a nice idea to have the salad underneath. We also had the Maple Chili Duck Wings after reading all of the positive reviews. They were fabulous!! Easy to eat and very tasty! A suggestion might be to include a wet nap if you choose to pick them up to hand eat. The meat fell right off the bone. So tasty. We decided to get two pizzas so we could bring home leftovers The slices are quite generous and thick. They are 'Detroit' style, which to this Italian from NJ, I would have said it was actually Sicilian style! No matter what you call it, it was excellent. I got the mushroom broccoli rabe with sausage, which is my favorite pasta dish, so had to try it pizza style. My husband got the black and blue which is short rib and blue cheese. Again-his favorite cheese! We each had a slice of each and brought home the rest to be enjoyed the next day. Love this neighborhood spot and will definitely return if seeing a show near here again!

    Togarashi Fries, onion dip, chips
    Jessica B.

    OMG, the Detroit pizza!! While I haven't had much of this style of pizza, I do know that this my favorite one so far! My husband and I were visiting friends in the area when they ordered take out from here which included 2 Detroit style pizzas (mushroom & pepperoni), fries and onion dip with chips. Everything was fantastic! The pizza was light, airy and flavorful. I feel like I could have eaten 100 slices! It was not heavy at all like most of the other Detroit pizza I've had. The fries & onion dip were also both better than expected. I would definitely recommend checking out the pizza; I already want to go back and get more!

    Pizza
    Angel P.

    A small restaurant in Ball square that serves Detroit style pizza. It was quite packed on a Monday night. I've never had Detroit style pizza and it was pretty good. The pizzas came out hot and delicious. The regular/personal pizza is a great size for 1-2 people. I would recommend the pizzas and the togarashi fries. The fries had a nice spicy kick to them. I got the "utica" chicken riggies which was decent, and a great portion. They have a Monday special of unlimited toppings on a regular pizza, and different specials every day. Service was good. There's street parking: two hour parking and metered parking (watch the signs as some spots are permit parking only).

    Deep dish (chef's choice)
    Russ B.

    Really great options for food, extensive drink menu (all quality choices), great pizza!

    Meg C.

    Tried brunch here on St. Paddy's and the corned beef hash bennie was solid. I liked that it came in a little skillet to keep the hash warm. The english muffin was perfectly toasted and the home fries were really tasty and well seasoned - they were more like fries since they were fried, but I prefer these over the griddled mash potatoes that are popular in the ball square area. I had a cucumber bloody mary that was okay, but it's not something I'd get again, as the mix was kind of bland and lacked depth. Service was good, but it required more prompting than I expected for sitting at the bar. Would likely return again to try their detroit style pizza.

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    Kiran V.

    Came here for a Monday night dinner with a friend. The restaurant space is kind of small but for a weeknight evening it was easy to be seated quickly. The fries were super crispy and well seasoned as was my chicken sandwich. A good stop for a weeknight bite!

    Chicago pizza w meatball slices
    David S.

    The pizza was good.i will go back. Dining experience was good as well. I'd like to try the other plates and apps I remember this use to be a fish store for 40 plus years Good renovation and location

    vegan meatloaf
    megan b.

    Loved the vegan chickpea meatloaf and the kale/avocado salad I had recently! Always friendly service too.

    The Chef's Choice. BOMB!!!
    Tee T.

    OFF THE HOOK! Forget about North End. Go to Somerville for some AMAZING Detroit style pizza. So full of flavor. The Chefs Choice is the perfect blend of mozzarella, dans of ricotta, savory sauce, pepperoni and sausage. We opted out of the broc rabe, but after tasting it, I'm sure it would've added a nice accompaniment. Try the Wings. So flavorful, not too Spicy and just the right amount of crispy. The simple salad was light and crispy, dressing just right amount. Simple but tasty for sure. And last but not least, our server was just the right amount of everything nice. So pleasant, friendly and on top of everything we needed to make our experience great. Thanks Avenue Kitchen. Keep doing what you're doing. Street parking Lovely atmosphere Clean and well done Nice selection of beer and wine

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    Salads were okay, high prices for what was given. Good variety. Quiet, but I went on a Monday.

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    We received the wrong order and I called the restaurant and they said they would provide a credit which was never received.

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    Inside of Tall Order from our table. By 11pm on a Friday night it was still buzzing though not packed to the brim
    Inside of Tall Order from our table. By 11pm on a Friday night it was still buzzing though not packed to the brim
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    Wusong Road

    4.2
    (454 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Frank helped us out on our first visit. He's the mug wizard. Since then, numerous employees have…read morehelped us. All friendly and welcoming. This is the best tiki bar in Boston/Cambridge area. Probably in the state if I think about it. Legit cocktails. Very, very good food. Veg options. Creative and affordable mugs. An adjacent parking structure (the only one in Harvard Square). The place is unicorn material. I've been here maybe four times over several years. Shame on me for finishing this cumulative review now. The good news is every visit was solid. I've been here as a small and also large party. Sat at both the bar and table. Had reservations and also walked in. Visited in the summer and also winter. Weekends are tough to get in without a resy. It's tiny. And its Cambridge. Weekdays you'll be fine but reserve anyway. It's free. From bar to tables to booths, you're covered with seating. Can they serve a table for ten? Maybe but I wouldn't be that person. Check ahead of time. Drinks are strong. Sometimes sweet but mostly balanced. Food is yummy. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options clearly marked on the menu. Serving dishes and bowls are fun too: skulls/shells/etc. Enjoy this hidden secret. And don't steal the mugs. Buy them--they're so reasonable.

    The whole experience was amazing. We sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks each. Every tiki…read morecocktail we ordered was fantastic and we had the pupu platter. Generally pupu platters are average but a good way to get a taste of all the apps. When we tried Wusong's pupu platter, it was amazing! Some of the best Chinese flavors I've ever had. We sat at the bar and watching the bartender Brian work was definitely an experience and entertainment all by itself. We can't wait to go back!

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