The best time to enjoy a trip to Catalyst is definitely when it's lightly snowing outside. The first thing you'll encounter is this gorgeous glass fireplace with the flames dancing inside their crystal stage, and then your eyes will drink in the industrial chic decor -- a la the molecule-like light bouquet enclosed in glass above said fireplace and the funky fixtures above the bar and tables -- and you will want to capture that breathlessness for remembering later. The ambiance is nothing short of magical in that moment. The wood, the metal, the glass -- they all come together to form this trendy, cozy, modern yet shabby chic feel that's verrry Cambridge. And the food gives you that very same feeling. The chef prides himself on "modern American cuisine" and there's a focus on locally grown organic produce and seasonal menu items. Two thumbs up for that. Though I've only tried their Catalyst burger (homemade ketchup -- as interesting as it sounds), I will say it's quality albeit not the most exciting thing in the world. And their cocktails? Like their food, simple and fresh. I can't say that I'm looking forward to another Bostonian polar vortex winter, but I -am- excited about stepping into the Catalyst entrance once the flakes start softly falling. read more

It's funny, I was so excited for this place to open. I had been consistently checking out the Facebook page prior to the opening and made a request for veggie items on the menu, which they then added and told me to check out the updated menu. Talk about an accommodating staff! I can't recall what I had but there was a salad involving corn and chervil, mac n' cheese, and a sriracha cocktail (which albeit spicy, was amazeballs). I like the name. As a scientist, this name makes me giggle and overall just very happy. I like that it is designed to be a restaurant to host corporate lunches and dinners and to wine and dine clients. But I haven't been back since I first tried it. And I guess it was because I wasn't overwhelmingly impressed or satisfied. I think it's just better as a business event destination rather than as a restaurant for a leisurely meal by yourself or with friends (although maybe it's a good place for dining with coworkers). read more

Another welcome addition to the bland food area of Technology Square. I've mostly been in for lunch and drinks, so I can't really speak to dinner. The food has been good with decent portions, at a decent price. I've twice now had a panini and it's been tasty. My only complaint is that sometimes I don't want designer ketchup that tastes a little too close to the cold tomato soup that I get alongside the sandwich. Fries taste good in ketchup, not tomato puree (which I realize is what ketchup is, but whatever). The drinks have been great and the service is very attentive. I'm sad that I'm moving out of the Tech Square area because I can see this place becoming a mainstay in my bar rotation. read more

Okay... so it takes a lot for me to go from a 1 star experience to a 4 star experience. But here goes... About a week after posting my not so nice review I got an email on Yelp from our server. He had a few choice words to say to me (which I won't share, because I'm a lady)... I immediately followed up and sent this message to the general manager. It was late, around 10:00 PM. Within an hour I had received emails from both the general manager and the chef/owner of this restaurant. They both apologized profusely and assured me the situation would be handled. They were just as appalled as I was, by both our experience and our waiter's reaction. In addition, the owner made a point to call me after work today to discuss not only how we felt, but also to tell us what he was doing to ensure that nothing like this would ever happen again. It takes a lot for a business to own up and say, "we screwed up, but this isn't us and we can do better." As someone who used to fly United and is a still a Comcast customer, I am familiar with the attitude of "I'm sorry you're upset we screwed up, but we aren't going to do anything about it." The response from the great leadership team at Catalyst was a welcome change to our typical customer service experience. Okay, Catalyst, you messed up the first time, but thank you for owning up and trying to do right by us. We'll call this a customer service win. read more

Two stars for the ambiance and decor...beautiful fireplace and lighting. Everything else was blah...I think just as others mentioned on their reviews they seem a bit disorganized--okay a lot!! While waiting for our table for 7 people, drinks just seemed to be the biggest hassle. The server took orders for martinis, but then returned to ask what they were...hmmm not good! As a red wine fan, I found the list by the glass to be lacking that certain panache...especially for a restaurant charging around $14 per glass. I requested from the server if he could slightly chill my red wine (yes 57 degrees is the proper temperature for red wine)...he offered to put a few cubes of ice in it as it was NOT POSSIBLE to chill a glass of red wine. The food was so so... I got the mushroom ravioli, which was okay. My friend go the burger, which was decent...the french fries were the best thing on our table. I hope to return to the spot in a few months as I hope that will be enough time for them to work out the kinks. read more

My husband and I have been wanting to try this restaurant and we are glad we finally did! Despite poor reviews from others we had a wonderful experience at Catalyst. We had an early dinner on a Saturday, restaurant was pretty empty for a Saturday night but I'm sure this place is much busier during the week. We were also told that the whole menu was revamped this past week. Drinks: I had the "faux" cocktail a yummy cocktail and my husband had a cocktail with spicy bitters...also delicious. Food: Started off the mixed greens salad and my husband had the cod which as cook perfectly and lightly crispy on the outside and I had the cavatelli with sausage and a slightly red/creamy sauce. We would have stayed for dessert but had to get to a movie. Our server was Andrew and very friendly. Service, food, and ambience were all on point here! read more

This is my first yelp review.. I have never been stoked enough about a meal that I've felt compelled to go write about it, so that's a good indicator of an awesome place. I was excited to see a new restaurant in town, so I made a reservation, and our table was ready for us even though we were 10 minutes late. I thought this was great, because at most restaurants, even with a reservation you're made to wait around for a bit. So that was a plus right away. We ordered an array of appetizers, and they were all served at the same time, and were delicious. I hope the chicken liver mousse will always be on the menu, because it was amazing. The portions were big enough to share with the table, but not huge. I got the burger as my main, and it was great- probably a full lb of meat. I actually packed up some of it because it was too much after my drinks and apps (and tasting everyone else's food!) to finish. The rest of the table got the mushroom ravioli, the onion soup, the beet salad, the farmer's market salad, and the lemon sole with lobster, most of which I tried, and it was all really fresh and tasty. The staff was great too- attentive, but not annoyingly so. We never had empty water glasses, and our waiter came by once per course to make sure everything was good. Our meal was 2 hours- a perfect amount of time to drink, eat 2 courses, and talk. Oh and on the talking issue, the cool thing that we noticed about the restaurant was that even though the place was really packed, we spoke at really normal volumes- kudos to the design team for that. So yeah, easy to get to, great service, really great food, an overall win. I'll be back soon. read more

The space is well done, but a little too loud as the surfaces seem to allow sound to carry very easily. The food is awesome! The service was phenomenal!! Go and enjoy, but it will be loud. read more

A decent American restaurant - well-balanced menu. Appetizers (cod paste with poached dipping egg with toast, and shishito peppers with yogurt sauce), were more interesting than 2 of the fish dishes (one of which seemed like a lightly breaded fish dish topped with a clam chowder serving as a sauce). Good food, but tough to break into a market saturated with other restaurants with similar conception. Aurawise, a bit large, would prefer something a bit more intimate. Worth at least one try though. read more

Go for the drinks, skip the food. The drinks here are fantastic, the bartenders are friendly, the food is over priced for what it is. Went here for an after work drink and hung out at the bar. The drink list is top notch. They let you sample wines and beers to determine what you want to settle upon. The cocktails are beyond fantastic. Had Pho- it was like spring in a glass. It was super refreshing, clean and just plain delicious. I think there was cucumber vodka and basil and a summer herb garden in my chilled glass- yum. Decided to order some snacks: the asparagus tempura was fairly good, the fries were salty salty and the wings were eh, The wing sauce was good for dipping fries and asparagus . The food was generally over priced. I will definitely return for the fun cool modern vibe, the fantastic drinks and the great service. Food, not so much so. read more

Came here with a group. Service was spot on. Food was good - it didn't blow me away by any means, but it was good. If it had been a less expensive meal I would be more excited about the food. I expect food at this price to be at a higher level, but I have only tried a few things. I have heard the burgers are good so I plan on going back to try one. This is a large restaurant with a big bar area and outdoor seating in the summer. It is a good place to go with a group, but I could see where it would be intimate enough for a date. I wavered between 3 and 4 stars - went with 4 because I like the overall vibe of the restaurant. read more

Very nice meal. Great appetizer (octopus salad), pastas (ravioli and spaghetti), chocolate marquise and wine. The monkfish could use more flavor though. Service was very attentive and fast. read more

Underrated place for brunch. Everything we had was delicious, no wait to be seated (although we showed up fairly late). Only downside was the iced coffee was hot coffee that had been poured on ice, therefore very watered down and not cold brew or proper iced coffee. All things considered though, we will definitely be back. Seems like great place to bring out of town guests or for a large group, as they have the space. read more

Catalyst Restaurant - Apple glazed donuts of the day while we waited for our brunch entrees - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The pictures don't do this place justice. The atmosphere is great and the decor is trendy! I had a great business lunch here and can't wait to go back on the weekend with friends. The servers were polite and can get you in and out if you're in a hurry. Also, it's easy to get to from the Kendall T stop, just a few blocks. read more

I have only had cocktails at the bar, but I loved Catalyst. I had both the "Undecided," where the bartender made me a concoction based on a favor profile I requested and I also had the "Pho." The "Pho" was perfect -- not so spicy that you couldn't enjoy the other complementary flavors. I came here with a friend, but I think this would be a great date spot also. The bar wasn't too crowded on a weeknight and the bartender was attentive, but not intrusive; the biggest perk was the noise level -- I could actually hear my friend! read more

If you're looking for kitchen science hype, go to Journeyman in Inman instead. This place is barely inventive and just okay. My date and I were seated 15 mins after our res time and the party of 4 waiting next to us were shafted and told they had to be seated at a high table next to the bar even though they had a proper res. The decor is lofty, modern and sleek enough but the food is meh. The bread was cold. The soups were only okay-- artichoke is better than onion because they're both pureed and let's be real, onion soup's yumminess lies in the richness of textures and flavors which is completely lost when pureed. Got the scallops which were a decent attempt at getting the perfect crisp on top but fell short. My date got the chicken which was bland and not even well presented. Too hipster and wanna-be-trendy for my taste. I'm from NY and this place would come and go in an instant. read more

I would like to say I had *High* expectations for this place, opened late 2010, kind of chic, fancy, a nice space for all us Cambridge people to dine at.. esp when the boss is paying.. My colleague and I had even tried to book a private event here but never heard back from the contact who arranges these functions after several attempts vmail/emails. Presumably she is related to the chef/owner but whatever that was October now we are moving on to lunch today.. Reservation for 14, 10 of us actually show up.. Pretty mellow Thursday afternoon 12noon, Middle aged-waitress, short frizzy hair, pleasant greets table, nice, blah blah appetizers come out-- easy soup and salad.... moving along....this place is getting 2stars mostly because the food is not bad and the ambiance. This review is really to highlight Poor customer service. And then the entrees: fail # 1) co worker's burger medium "was still mooing" 2) upon return stopped mooing but came with cheese (didn't ask for cheese and no she can't eat cheese) 3) burger is now charred to the bone; that's ok says starved colleague, I am just going to eat because I am starving.. moving along.. dessert.. really easy 2 coffees, 1 latte, 4 cappuccinos, one with soy, return with 3 cappuccinos one completely missed and one presumably NOT with SOY.. again are you trying to make us lactose interolants suffer.. ? And where is that waitress.. nowhere to be found, we wait 10+ minutes, ask another waiter for the check, who brings it with 1) charge for burger (really you, messed up 3x !) 2)the missing cappuccino and 3) a lemon cake .. hmm no one ordered a lemon cake.. and 18% gratuity.. come on.. now.. are you serious..?? Overall the food was good, service definitely not so much, not one apology from waitress, just blatantly ignored us.. as my stomach did gurgles, thanks I know what 2% milk taste like, don't lie to me when you put Soy in my cappuccino... and the manager (lisa loeb side do girl) , very nice, but seriously, you couldn't comp more than the burger you messed up ? Seriously.. this speaks volumes = BAD SERVICE.. echoing from Kendall sq.. I will not be returning anytime soon.. and judging but the customer service(or lack their of you really don't care) De nada.. read more

Went with a big group for my birthday dinner. Service could have been friendlier, but things came out at a good speed. Cool industrial feel with high ceilings and a cool fireplace. Wasn't crowded even with a lot of visitors. Get the Catalyst Burger! YUM. Also, they don't serve shots here, which is unfortunate, but I guess they wanna stay classy. I'll come back if I'm craving their burger again. (: Also, cute chef. read more

Cool place, nice bartenders, decent food. When you first walk in, there is a long gas fireplace with a small, but nice seating area to have a drink or wait for the table. The place has minimalist and modern decor with concrete floors, high ceilings, natural wood and stone. There is a lot of space between the tables and the bar stools, so you don't feel packed in. The have a decent beer selection, but mostly for the bottled beers. The draught beer selection is a little lackluster. I had the Mayflower Oatmeal Stout for $6 which is OK for this type of place. My friend is selective about her martinis and she enjoyed them. The meals are a bit on the pricey side ($15-29) and smaller portions. It's more about the taste and preparation. I got the burger ($15), my friend got the skate and we both got arugula salads ($9). The salads were decent, but not spectacular. My friend really liked the skate that came with lentils. The burger was cooked as I requested and enjoyable. It came with shoestring fries. I don't eat fries that often, so they need to be special. These were not. The service was great and as the crowd thinned out, the bartender spent some time chatting with us and remembered my friend from a previous visit. A big bonus is free parking. They validate if you park in the Technology Square lot. read more

I should have gone with the roasted blue cod. First off, this place has a great atmosphere. It's open, airy, and modern. And the staff was friendly and attentive from start to finish. But I expected (and hoped) for a bit more from the food. My wife and I started with the french onion tortellini, which was slightly better than average. It was fluffy and delicate, and came with two very tasty braised short ribs. A good start. I almost went with the roasted blue cod for my main, but the idea of "heavy cream" didn't sound appetizing at the moment. I opted for the Catalyst burger, which seemed like a delicious and worthy alternative. Bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions ... what's not to love? But the burger itself was overcooked on the outside and I found myself rushing through the final bites just to be done with it. The fries, on the other hand, were superb. My wife got the tournedos of beef, which was tender and delicious. She enjoyed it a great deal. We finished with the apple crisp, which included some cranberries and honey ice cream. It was fine, but nothing special. So is it my fault for going with the burger? Maybe. But it should have been better. In a nutshell, it's a very good restaurant. I enjoyed myself. But it just didn't "wow" me. And with so many great options in the area, I wouldn't say I'm rushing to go back. read more

I always heard about this quiet, little gem in Kendall Sq and finally the other day I went in and experienced it for myself! I enjoyed everything from the drinks and service at the bar to the three appetizers we had ordered, but I just wish that the sizes weren't as small. I'm a fan of Cognac and it was really nice to see that they actually had two drinks on the menu that incorporated Cognac (not usually the case, well... anywhere) but again, the drinks were tiny. We sat and ate the Lamb Meatballs which were amazing, the special for the night which was a plate with scallops, and some fries. It was all nicely cooked and tasteful. If you are ever around the area, it wouldn't hurt to try! Also, it is a bit pricey for the amount, but it is quality food. read more

What a great find this place was! On a recent trip to Boston to meet up with one of my best friends we made reservations at Catalyst based on a recommendation... We were absolutely delighted with the place! The cocktail menu and wine list allowed for plenty of options- I ended up with a glass of bubbles and my mommy-to-be friend ended up with a ginger based mocktail that the bartender created just for her! Although we came for dinner, I got a good look at the bar and lounge area and it's definitely got a great vibe- would love to return for drinks! The food was also wonderful- the home made pasta was out of this world! We split two of the small orders of pasta as our appis.... the black truffle tortellini was lick the plate delicious and the mushroom ravioli was also a huge hit. I had the scallops for dinner and they were tasty but I've had better... For dessert we split the peanut butter chocolate fondant and after each of us took our first bite we both just looked at each other and said wow! It's very rich but 100% amazing. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because the area it was located in doesn't really lend itself to bar hopping and the scallops were tasty but not excellent... I would definitely return! read more

giving Catalyst 4 stars for the food and cool design/interior. It's a fun, lively space in what has become yet another awesome "square" in Cambridge. The salmon they have on the menu right now, served medium rare, is amazingly succulent. The service this past saturday night however was not really up to par. Hope it was just an off night. read more

Came here for a second trip. I went last night and I have literally though about dinner last night several times today. Ignore the 3.5 star rating. I think I like this place more than Cuchi Cuchi. I am guilty of getting the cod again. I couldn't help it. I saw it as we walked in and it looked delicious again! I also had the Cambridge Favorite cocktail. It tastes like you are biting into a fresh Strawberry. My friend got the chalkboard special- Softshell Crab. It was excellent. Next time I go back, I'll be sure to try the Tournedos of Beef. It looked amazing. read more

I think this place is underrated. The food is really good and the place is chic. Cool for a date or groups. read more

Catalyst Restaurant - Pork shank! - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Went here a few weeks ago as part of a concerted effort to get to know all of these new places popping up in Kendall. Was pleasantly surprised -- the service was kind and attentive, the artichoke soup was quite flavorful and the pear/argula/endive salad was also quite good. I went from soup and salad to the decadent root beer float for dessert. It was an interesting (and yummy) dessert concept with a lot of flavors going on (blueberry among them) -- it totally worked. I wish I could remember what my friend had, but I do know that she liked it. They also gave a generous pour from a more than sufficient wine list. The best thing about this place, though, is the atmosphere, ambiance and decor -- just a fascinating place to look at from a design standpoint. It's worth checking out for that alone. read more

I had the pleasure of planning an event for work at Catalyst for a group of 40 high executives. I would bring another group here in an instant and would suggest it to other colleagues. I also can't wait to make it back there myself! The staff was extremely helpful both leading up to the event and especially the night of the event. I was able to sit just outside of the private room at the bar exactly where I would rather be. We had both the bartenders tending to our needs and the servers from the event checking in with us. Great service. I was much more impressed with the main restaurant atmosphere (I loved it actually) than the private event space, but I can see how renting equipment can spruce up any dinner. The client decided to go with the house linen and chairs for budgeting purposes. The cocktails were amazing. I was able to try the food being served at the event which was also wonderful. I especially liked the appetizers - chicken liver, blue cheese crostini, polenta, and tuna tartare. The cod was awesome too for the main course. The bartenders were all amusing and the cocktails were amazing. Did I already mention that? read more

The Soups. Are. Amazing. The End. But really, I have never had such amazing soup in my life. Unfortunately corn is not in season otherwise I would try to buy their corn chowder every day. The spicy carrot soup was a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy! I have only been for lunch and have enjoyed excellent service, delicious meals, and wonderful atmosphere every time I have been. If you asks me, those who are complaining really just like to complain because Catalyst can do no wrong by me! read more

Great vibe- industrial hip, rustic & warm feeling. Horrible service-had to ask many times for things that bartender should have provided like side plates etc. My wine glass aso went empty for a good ten minutes. I dont' mean to a snob, but that just shouldn't happen. Also- they clearly underbooked; We walked in at 6 and sat at bar bc apparantly there were no open tables, yet many tables were empty & remained that way for the whole 3 hours I was there. don't order the chickpea fritters- super dry & boring. Pea ravioli was insane! I would still go back bc the atmosphere is great and the bar is huge. It sucks when you enjoy the food and atmosphere and the service is so bad. read more

Summary- Excellent, knowledgeable service, great food. Worth the price! I came here with my boss and colleagues for lunch and the food was excellent. The waiter was very knowledgeable with the menu and was able to describe the sauce, how the food was cooked, stuff that makes me feel that I can make a good decision between the rainbow trout and their special. They were serving their special fish tacos that day and I ordered it. The fish was very fresh and nicely fried. People at the table ordered the rainbow trout and ravioli and had only praises for their food. I loved the lunch so much that I came back for dinner with the boyfriend. We got the ceasar salad on recommendation by the waiter. True to what he said, the egg was a whole hard boiled egg with a crispy shell (breaded and fried?) on the side. It was yummy. We got the rotisserie chicken entree and the blue cod. My chicken was excellently cooked, the breast was tender and well seasoned. I didn't feel the blue cod as much. I had the coke float was average but the dinner left a great impression on me because of that juicy, tender chicken! I cam here a third time for lunch with a friend and we shared the lunch rotisserie chicken and rainbow trout. Oh wow, the trout was amazing. I know rainbow trout is deliciously by itself but the skin was so nicely crisped, I wish they could just serve me more of the fish skin! The chicken was again, excellent! read more

This is a very nice restaurant with above average cooking level. One of my friends recommended me to visit there and it was worth the try. The selection of their breads were good, appetizer was small but tasty, entrees were delicious (we ordered scallops and lobster pasta). The only regret was their dessert ($8 each)... way too normal, we could not figure out why we were having them in such a romantic restaurant. We ordered two ice cream of the day (one strawberry and one fruit sorbet). Not that bad but we didn't finish even 30%. Compared with their other dishes, ice cream was a kind of supermarket level... read more

I have dined here before, but it worth posting again. I love it here. The space is open and comfortable. The menu has a lot of good options and I always have a hard time deciding. The cheeseburger is huge! Tasty though. Note that the ketchup is spicy. The scallops and cod are very good. Great option in the Kendall/Technology Square area. read more

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The good: Very nice look and feel once inside. Wait staff was courteous and attentive. Food was cook PERFECTLY (fish and steak). The bad: Seriously overpriced for TINY and insulting portions. Found no value in what we ordered. Addition of sides offset hunger but still walked away hungry. Not advocating for large meals, but perhaps include a starch or a healthy portion of vegetables? Dessert was good albeit uninspired. Won't be back. read more

Food and service are good. I boss took me there for good- bye lunch. Prices are a little high but so is everything (besides Al's) is expensive. You will see the typical Boston biotech types there. read more

This place has a cool vibe. Went there today for a lung meeting, had the fish tacos. They were a bit spicy (which I like). The waiter substituted French fries for Brussel sprouts which were good but salty. read more

We went for drinks and appetizers after work about a week ago. Both were okay. But most of all we were very disappointed in the service. When we were seated in the bar area (because the empty dining room was "all booked") -- we were only given four menus even though we were five. We asked two different servers for another menu... and we never got one. Then later, for some reason the waiter was dead set against us keeping an extra menu at the table. One member of our party couldn't make up his mind, but he still wouldn't let us keep one of the menus... The waiter practically snatched it out of my friend's hand. The other thing that happened was throughout the meal -- busers and servers kept trying to take our plates before we were done. The worst thing was when the bus boy came over to take the fries from our table... picked one up that had fallen on the table... and put it back into the plate all before I could tell him that I was still eating them! There was still a fourth of the portion remaining! Yuck! That was not cool. The food was pretty good -- but the service was so unfriendly -- I doubt I'd go back again. read more

The modern layout of the place is very pleasing. I joined a large group for lunch. Service was good. Food was basic and good. It is a nice place for a business lunch, but I am not yet sure if I would come here without a business reason. read more

Catalyst came highly recommended from multiple sources, and while the food didn't blow me away, it was a solid choice for dinner on a Sunday. 3.5 stars. The foccacia bread of the 2 types in the bread basket was quite yummy. I started with a coconut lobster bisque with fritter...fancy in that they poured the soup out of a tea pot into a bowl with the tiny doughy fritter in the center. The coconut and the thin bisque texture was an interesting choice, but I didn't really love the fritter or the texture. My entree was a roasted cod, with a chowder like sauce that had chopped potatoes, bits of clams and small mussel meat...I liked the cod- cooked nicely with a fried crunch on top that was delish...but the sauce was a bit discombobulated and very salty. The apple crisp dessert, which we settled on after learning that they didn't continue their dessert chalkboard special from the previous night (cider donuts), was very sweet and served in a small iron skillet, but the crisps and the salted caramel ice cream a la mode totally made the dish. The server was a bit sassy, especially with one high maintenance member of our table who ordered 2 different bartender's choice cocktails, and insisted on an off menu dessert. Space is sleek and interesting- I'm a fan of the bar area and the fireplace lounge area near the entrance. The dining chairs are very stylish...either a retro looking Dutch minimalist wood chair, or cushy looking throne like arm chairs. There are also a few cool looking high back booths that I coveted but didn't get seated in...we sat in a table in the middle of the room, despite many other tables being open. There are large windows, so there's a little bit of a fishbowl effect to passersby of Kendall Square. read more

3.5 Stars.. catalyst overall was a great experience. The shared plates and entrees were the highlight. While the dishes on the menu weren't uncommon- they were executed well. Definitely try the chicken pâté and pork bun. The tartar was refreshing and light. Mushroom handmade pasta was very good as well. Four small plates were plenty to share among two people. Make sure they bring out the yummy beer bread, it is soft and delicious. The wait staff wasnt incredibly welcoming or friendly... but the bartenders seemed like they were having a blast! I'll be back to see how the cocktails are during the weekend. read more

Catalyst Restaurant - Chocolate Torte. Dessert is not nearly as good as the entrees but this torte was pretty tasty. Very rich - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Excellent New American cuisine and bar service. They have a modest but diverse menu, and execute it flawlessly, and that merits 5 stars in my books, especially when the atmosphere and drink selection (including a menu of amari) are taken into account. I had the roasted cod: the fish was fresh, moist and flakey, with perfect crisp browning. The shellfish chowder underneath was rich yet balanced, with the flavourful (but not fishy) clams and mussels having the perfect cooked texture. I can usually find something to improve in a dish, but am drawing a blank here. I am a value buyer, and even though this spot is pricey, the value is good based on the quality of the food and its preparation. read more

Catalyst Restaurant - Blue cod - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts