Great for large groups as there's a decent amount of space! Mediterranean plate - the standard hummus and pita - it was decent. Soft pretzels - the pretzels were soft and chewy and the dip was good. Lychee lemonade - extremely sweet. So sweet that I only took two sips and left it there. Pan seared salmon - it was seared very well. It was plated on a bed of bok choy because I did not want rice. The sweet and spicy chili glaze was perfectly balanced. Seasoned fries - the fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was topped with Parmesan. read more

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Went to a wedding here tonight, wonderful evening.. I really want to give a shout out to Yariiza for her excellent service. She was exceptional in her service and attentiveness. This was a wonderful event. I have worked in the industry for 30 years bartending/ fine dining/ and a prestigious wedding venue. This was a great night. Food, service and location. Loved it. read more

Wanted to make a reservation and reserve one of the restaurant "rooms" for a group to celebrate a 75th birthday. They refused to hold anything even when I offered to pre-pay. The restaurant waits until the last minute to either confirm or cancel you. Everything goes to the highest bidder. There's no commitment to the customer. I have never met a restaurant that is this poor in customer service. Perhaps, a course in management in appropriate here. ;) Don't believe their reply. I went all the way up the chain of commend and still got screwed. read more

I've been to Glass House twice now and here are my thoughts: The good - Beautiful space - close to Kendall Square - good sized portions The just ok - food is just ok, I've tried a few things now and it's all ok, nothing I would go out of my way to go get or have a craving for - rigatoni was under seasoned and desperately needed salt - creme brûlée was advertised as "passion fruit" but had 0 passion fruit flavor, it was tasty but just basic flavor wise - service is also just ok, staff is very laid back which can be a good thing, but also means no one was really checking on us, someone in our party was unhappy with their meal but it took so long for the server to come back that they just gave up on saying anything about it, drinks were empty and no one came by to ask about refills despite the place being empty Overall this is a nice place for a "fancier" meal at a price point that will get you bang for your buck. read more

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Came here for a work event. Very nice place and I would definitely recommend them for an event. The staff were great. They had plenty of people manning the bar so service was pretty fast. We had catered apps as well as a meat cheese and cracker station. Everything I tried was very good. For dinner we had a buffet and all the food was hot and very good. There was really something for everyone. No complaints from me! read more

Came here on a Friday evening for an early dinner and the place was pretty quiet - there is a ton of seating, but not many parties occupied the space. By the time we left, the vibe was similar and it wasn't super lively. The hostess wasn't super friendly upon entering and when I was brought to my table (the other member of my party had gotten here before me), she just walked in a direction, didn't wait for me, and just walked away before I even got to the table. Very strange. Our waiter wasn't particularly helpful either - either he wasn't very experienced or didn't care, but he was a little standoff-ish. The menu was pretty self-explanatory so it wasn't a big deal and we got our orders in quite quickly. The drink was really nice in my opinion - I'm a fan of citrus so the Juniper Goddess was really pleasant. The chowder was great, tons of clam and a large portion size. The octopus was precut which was nice and cooked well, not too chewy and the sauce it came with tasted nice as well. My main entree was nice as well, the salmon being super tender and the sauce it coming with complimenting the fish well. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good. The price was a little steep honestly and the service didn't make up for it though. I probably wouldn't come back unless it was someone else's choice, but I will say the food was super delicious at least! read more

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I love this place so much! It's really underrated spot in the Boston area. Their pretzels made by Eastern Standard Provisions with beer cheese are amazing. read more

Our service was wonderful, the food was delish!!!! And the natural light made the ambiance serene.

Love the vibe here! Got drinks twice here and loved the rosemary spritz the best. The cauliflower buffalo wings and the Brussel sprouts are great. The fries are a great pairing. read more

Glass House - a man working at a bar - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Had a lovely date night @glasshouse450 . Very modern decorations and plenty of event space. The service was phenomenal and the food came out extremely quickly. As part of Dine Out Boston, there was a three-course dinner special for $41 a person which I would say is extremely reasonable. We each ordered different things for each of the courses, but recommend the ahi tuna tostadas as the appetizer, the chicken breast as the main, and the crème brûlée as the dessert. The other options were acceptable but nothing too outstanding. On Fridays, they have beer and seltzer flights. We also ordered two cocktails that were lovely as well. Will definitely return on another occasion to try the regular menu. Drinks: 8/10 Food: 7.2/10 Ambiance: 7.5/10 Overall Experience: 7.7/10 read more

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What upsets me more than a restaurant that has an identity and tried to encapsulate that, but fails, is a mediocre restaurant with no identity whatsoever. The menu is all over the place and there's no real 'specialty' to look out for. I chose the fish tacos specifically because of the food-to-price ratio. The flavors were fine, but the fish was a bit dense (as in not flakey). There was enough to bring home. The pretzels were good, but I'm not even sure I can credit this positive to the restaurant because they openly admit that they're not the ones who make them. The cheese sauce, which I presume the restaurant did make, was awful--watery and more beer than cheese. Let's be honest. Places like these stay open because bosses in the areas take their employees and put the bill on the company. For that purpose, it is fine. Everyone can find something they want (if only up to that vague "new American" food standard). But I wouldn't go here for any other purpose. read more

Glass House - Fish tacos - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Interesting menu, kind of the Boston classics. They say their chowder is an award winner so I had a bowl. It was delicious. The clams were soft, and not rubbery. Mahi mahi tacos were nice, but actually a touch dry (better than over sauced). You can always asked for more, but I just removed one of the tortillas and it was perfect. The gnocchi bolognese was creamy and meaty and therefore rich. Great local draft beer selection too. The bar was full of the tech scene, the restaurant looked much more tame. read more

Very solid choice for group events. Great drinks, good food, and a wonderful outdoor area with games (Jenga and pingpong), a gas fireplace, ample seating and lounge chairs. Drink selections were slightly limited, and we wished there was a larger TV monitor in the dining area. read more

Glass House - Salmon entree - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Went for Dineout Boston - thought we'd try a new restaurant. Excited to try something new as it's so easy to fall into a rut with familiar restaurants. Wow.... sorely disappointed. Asked for outdoor seating - restaurant really wasn't crowded, and they very nicely accommodated our request. That was great. Then things went down hill. We went specifically to check out the Dine Out menu, and I was super excited to try the short rib, but sadly was told they had run out. Fine, stuff that like that happens, I'll have the gnocchi instead. We ordered drinks to go with our meal. Drinks took awhile to come out. We were done with the first course before our drinks came out, and even then, my wife's order was wrong. Sent it back and got the right drink, after waiting another 5-10 minutes. Okay... Poutine and sweet potato salad were good as first courses. Hard to mess up deep fried potatoes and cheese with gravy, but regardless, enjoyed this part of the meal. Then came the entree. We both got the gnocchi (since there wasn't short rib). Wow... salty and super cheesy (too much). As someone who always finishes his food, I left much of it on the plate. Just couldn't finish with how salty and overly cheesy it was. And then that's when we noticed that not one, not two, but THREE tables who ordered after us all got short rib (and multiple plates of it too). What happened to running out?! I was already pretty annoyed, but then dessert came out, and it was the wrong dessert. This is after the waitress had come by to double check on which dessert we ordered. It was as if not a single thing could go right during the evening... At this point, I was pretty disappointed and upset with the experience, I actually lost my appetite and couldn't eat the dessert. I had a bite and pushed the rest away. I did ask the waitress about the short rib situation. She apologized and said the kitchen told her they were out. Poor communication seems to be super common here, considering our drinks, dessert, all had something wrong happen. All in all, the whole experience just felt super disorganized, food was meh (maybe the short rib would've been better), and honestly felt like we were getting the short end of the stick compared to literally every table around us. wtf. Won't be back. Ever. read more

This place gave me Covid PTSD. Went for restaurant week so Atleast I did not have to pay full price. The drinks were awful. Only the Lechmere Martini was good. The food was trash. Absolutely no taste to the steak frites or the salmon. Made me remember was having no taste was like during Covid. I went for the creme brûlée and ordered it at the beginning when we ordered. When I asked for it, I was told they didn't have any. Extremely disappointed read more

Glass house is a great place to grab a few drinks and appetizers with your friends after work or during one of their many special events. We've eaten there a few times and attended their Oktoberfest (which was phenomenal btw... put it on your calendar for 2019). They really excel in the beer and tap selection, as I would expect from a tap house. They have a variety of offerings and rotate taps fairly regularly based on the brewery release schedules. If I were rating them on the drinks alone I'd give them 4 stars. The food is where I have mixed emotions. The food itself is not bad or poorly executed, the appetizers are a good value and well executed, but the entrees are overpriced for what you get. The Thai Beef Salad is a great example where the flavors were quite good and fresh, but you got maybe 3 small pieces of meat. I'm not expecting an 8 oz sirloin or anything, but for the price it seemed a bit lean on the meat (pun intended). Their food is well-executed and plated with a lot of thought and skill, but each time when we paid it felt a bit high because of the food costs. That said, we have not had anything bad there but I feel from a value perspective this is one of the lower values we've been to since moving to Boston (at this price point). Please note that while most people would view 3 stars as a bad rating, I actually like the Glass House a lot and have been there multiple times. However, for the price point paid for food, there are other places I think that offer better value for the price point. read more

Glass House - Thai beef salad - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cute local spot in Kendall square with lovely outdoor seating, some fun bar games and and a nice interior with a funky central bar. We started off with the charcuterie board and burrata with fried green tomatoes, both were the highlights of the meal. The pasta we shared next was mediocre, but they brought it out already split into two portions which is always a nice touch. Staff was friendly and brought over an adorable rose gold bowl of water for my pup who was sitting on the patio with us. We split a bottle of rosé, but will be going back to try some of the many creative and tasty looking cocktails they have on their menu. Overall this is a nice spot with plenty of options, but nothing phenomenal compared to some of Cambridge's other incredible eats. read more

Glass House - Charcuterie and burrata with friend green tomatoes - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Vibe was good, food was aggressively fine. We did dine out and I would not recommend it for full price

Located in front of one of Charles river canals, they offer a large and scenic setting for hosting events (indoor or outdoor). The place is not usually crowded and they have happy hour on weekdays. We had tacos, beer flight, and whiskey. All was good but nothing out of the ordinary. Good for organizing parties and group hangouts! read more

Came for Boston restaurant week. Food is good but not stellar, with the exception of the crème brûlée that was amongst the best I've had. Clam chowder is supposedly award-winning, and was quite good. The pita that came with the hummus was delicious. Steak was cooked well but a little cold, and the steak sauce was flavourful. However, the service left much to be desired. The hostess asked us 4 times if we were a party of two, which was written on our reservation and verbally communicated multiple times. We sat for 15-20 minutes without seeing a single server pass by...no water, no drinks, nothing. Turns out they forgot about us but to the credit of our waitress, the service did improve significantly once we were able to flag someone down. Overall a meh from me. read more

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Glass House is an oasis in an otherwise office-heavy part of Cambridge. I've come here on 3 occasions so far. Two Sunday afternoons and one Friday afternoon, all around 4pm. Each time, it's been practically empty upon arrival, but it does start filling up as it starts to get later. It's best to go when the weather is beautiful, as there is a spacious patio with tables & outdoor bar, and even if you're sitting inside, it's nice to feel the sun come through the large windows (it IS a "house" made of glass, after all). Celebrate the nice weather by grabbing a drink! I've had the blackberry basil margarita as well as the cucumber cutter. Both were refreshing although a bit pricey. They also have a surprisingly impressive draft list. On the menu, most just say "rotating draft" of the brewery, so you'll need to ask the bartender what is currently available. I've had the Boulevard Ginger Radler (gotta love those Kansas City brews!). You also might find Maine Beer Co, Fiddlehead, Night Shift, and more faves. During the summer, there is live music on the patio starting at 4pm. The musician played a variety of genres, from country to pop, Jimmy Buffet to Justine Bieber. It's was perfect: not too loud, catchy, and set a laid-back, fun vibe. As for food, I've tried a variety of appetizers: charred octopus, flatbread, house-made chips with onion dip, hummus, burrata, fries. Nothing bad in the bunch! I've had the Mediterranean Bowl for lunch which was fresh and filling. Again, pretty pricey, but good quality food to pair with your drinks. There are also games that you can play out on the patio! Two cornhole sets and a big Connect 4 are over on the far left side. Straight through the patio toward the back, you will find two ping pong tables. For these, you'll need to request the kit with paddles & balls from the bartender, and you can't take your drinks to that part of the space, but it's a fun, different activity to enjoy with your friends! Glass House gives you all you need for a laid-back, sunny afternoon. Live music, games, good food & drinks. You don't need glasses to see that this is the place to be! read more

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10/10 experience, would highly recommend for a wedding venue or any other type of event. The Glass House provided a venue that was modern, versatile, and fun for our wedding this past weekend. The staff is extremely professional. Everyone that helped us was friendly, supportive, and helpful -- from Jen, Shauna, and Maggie to the support staff on the night of the event . We had clear communication and responsiveness was above and beyond throughout the entire planning process. Major props to the Glass House for helping us host such a wonderful wedding in the pandemic era with a focus on safety. The space itself is wonderful. We had our ceremony outdoors with their beautiful greenery around. The restaurant was able to open to the outside throughout the evening for access to the outdoor bar and tables, games, and fire pit. The inside of the restaurant is spacious, comfortable, and beautiful -- it's no wonder the Glass House won an architectural award after opening! The food was fresh, delicious, and memorable -- from lobster rolls, to oysters, to bacon wrapped scallops, mac n cheese bar, prime rib -- our guests (especially those from outside of New England) were very happy. The bar service was phenomenal. Even setting up beforehand and taking home decorations after was convenient. 10/10 experience, would highly recommend for a wedding venue or any other type of event. The Glass House also hosts showers, dinners, parties, etc. My husband and I will be back for dinner soon! read more

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Excellent bar service from Ben. First rate beers with amazing selection. Salad with grilled salmon was fresh, properly cooked and served quickly. Cost was reasonable as well. Our party of 10 were all pleased! read more

So this place opened in the bldg next store to work and we didnt even know... The bldg kept getting Beverage deliveries and we just thought a company that was in there liked to party... Then one day all of a sudden there was music & a bar... BOOM!!! Like that... Out of Nowhere (Kinda like David Hasselhoff, ok I tend to go off on tangents..) So checked it out a few weeks ago & have been back a few times since. The decor is great, the bar is HUGE, the space is open & bright & comfy yet classy. There is a huge raw bar section, the bar has High Top seating in addition to all the seats around the bar. The main dining room section can also be rented out for meetings. Then the food, OMG.. The menu is all over the place in a great way, so much option... The Burrata OMG get 2... I could eat it all day long. The Naan bread was literally warm & JUST grilled before he brought to us. Octopus was great, good flavor. Flatbread great, I was told the Pastrami was the best Pastrami my gf had ever had. The thai salad I have had numerous times & there really is no salad to it, but OMG its insane good (and I add shrimp for more protein). Just everything has been dynamite & I will continue to visit. I just dont want to get sick of it as we have all been with everything in the area lately. read more

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When I arrived, the hostess wouldn't deign to speak to me for some reason. She helped the person before me, pointedly ignored me, and helped the person after me. During this time, the guy I was dining with arrived, and she then addressed only him and continued ignoring me. I have no idea what about me provoked this response from her, but I haven't been able to brush it off. read more

I came for a team event without high expecting. It surprisingly turned out well. The servers were very nice and friendly. The appetizers were tasty and served timely. The signature clam chowder was top notch and must try. The entree pan seared cod was delicious too, but a bit too creamy. My only complaint was silverware's were not provided when dessert was served. I did not expect to use my fingers for dessert..... read more

Nice location close to the Kendall T stop. The place feels very modern and is very well lit from all the windows. The food is not bad but fell short of excellent. Went on a Thursday afternoon for a work lunch. We ordered the honey Sriracha hummus to start and I got the harvest bowl with chicken as my main. Though the presentation wasn't amazing, the hummus was actually pretty good and was accompanied by warm pita bread, carrot sticks, and cucumber sticks. They even brought out extra pita bread for us when we ran out. The harvest bowl was decently flavored, but the chicken was really tough and dry and threw off the entire bowl. Would have loved to have more of the chickpeas as well since they had a unique flavor to them. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Overall, decent location for a work gathering, but would not necessarily make this a regular spot. read more

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We reserved this place with six tables and had confirmation for our company, then they decided to call us and cancel because they sold out the place to another company and decided we didn't matter and canceled us! Not the right way to conduct business! Your food is just average, nothing to brag about it!!!!! read more

We held an event for a rehearsal dinner there and everything went off without a hitch. The event was for 45+ people and we had our own area which included a portion of the bar. The food and drinks as well as the atmosphere was enjoyed by all. Great attention and food. read more

Came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and got seated immediately. Pricy but delicious American food. Waiter service was average and the restaurant itself was very nice (pretty fancy actually). It had a very business/formal atmosphere. I got the house burger (chuck-brisket blend, cheddar cheese, housemade pickles that I asked to not be included, smoky bacon jam, and fries on the side) for $16 and an unsweetened iced tea. My friend got the pan seared salmon (quinoa cake, wasabi-edamame emulsion, pea shoot and papaya salad, and grilled baby bok choy) for $26. She also got a latte for $3.75). In general had a good experience. Would come again, but maybe at a different time, as they do have different menus for breakfast/lunch/dinner. read more

I've been to glass house about 10 times since they opened. My office is nearby, so I've popped in for drinks, sat down for dinner, and hosted a few company events here. Overall I'm a fan!! Their beer list is awesome. It rotates frequently and they get some good stuff from breweries like Night Shift, Maine Beer Co, Fiddlehead, etc. Their cocktail list is seasonal, which I love (except when they got rid of my very favorite 450 fizz), however each time I go in I've tried something new and they've all been tasty. As far as starters, their seafood towers are great for a group, charcuterie has a good selection, the chips and dip are addicting. They change up their flatbread toppings really frequently...I've tried about 5 of them and they were all were all delicious. Their burrata dish is also fantastic, with the accoutrements changing with the seasons. The burger is A+...the bacon jam on there is divine! I haven't tried their ramen, but that's next on my list. I actually have never had an entree (other than the burger), but was with a friend that had the salmon and she thought it was only okay. Overall, I'd HIGHLY recommend Glasshouse for cocktails and small plates. It's big enough to host a group, and in the summer their outdoor patio is awesome. Service is always great, and their events coordinator(s) is easy to work with and friendly. read more

Glass House - delicious seafood tower and 450 fizz (seasonal cocktail in the summer) -- yummmm - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

If anyone is organizing a private event, I recommend Glass House. The menu for these occasions differs from the standard dining menu, but you can easily request it from an event manager for the restaurant. There were guests with a number of dietary restrictions, and we were able to design a menu for everyone. Our appetites were satiated. People kept remarking on how well organized the flow of the event was, and that had a lot to do with the teams behind cleaning, setup, decoration, management, and food and beverage service. It was a well coordinated experience. The ambience was excellent from the interior spaces to the patio. The layout facilitates organic spaces for people to gather and enjoy any special occasion. Since guests had various health conditions, I liked that the facilities were accessible. It is wonderful when accessibility is not compromised for aesthetics. read more

I never heard of this place before even though it's been around more than a couple of years. It's located among a bunch of biotech companies in Kendall Sq. although it's not the only eatery in the area so it does have some competition. The space was large enough with a roomy bar area with some high top tables and decent big screen TVs playing the Sox game. Further inside were more traditional sit down tables. There was also some patio seating outside as well. The food was very good - we ordered the Spinach and Pear salad, Steak Frites, Thai Beef Salad and the Pan Seared Salmon. Everything was quite flavorful. The Thai Salad was almost a dinner portion and spicy/delicious. The Salmon was cooked perfectly but it could have used a touch more of seasoning. My wife's Spinach and Pear salad came with a memorable pomegranate molasses dressing. The frites from her Steak Frites were perfect. Almost forgot the drinks! The cocktails we ordered - Lechmere Martini and Summer Thyme - were outstanding, the kind I wish I could make at home. If nothing else, we would return just for the drinks! Kudos to our server who was hustling all night due to an apparent short staffing. The hostess and manager(?) were bringing out plates of food all night to help. I'm not sure if this is normal at this restaurant but I feel they could have used a few more people. The only downside was that this place was REALLY LOUD. Yes it was a Saturday night but if you want to have a nice conversation with others, be prepared to shout as if you're at a raucous hockey game...I guess some people just don't know how to use their inside voices - I'm looking at you, cackling (drunk?) woman. read more

I've been here twice, for dinner and lunch. Both times were great. I love the atmosphere and the food is delicious. I've had the Thai salad (without beef) which was very good but little too spicy. I've also had the spicy red curry shrimp which was amazing! I would definitely visit again. read more

Glass House - Spiced red curry shrimp - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I went here for Valentine's Day (I'm late on posting this review, I know!) and was very impressed. Despite being busy, the service was excellent. I'm usually so unsure what to order when everything on the menu sounds good, but the waiter was helpful and honest in his suggestions on both the food and drink menu. The drinks came out about 10 minutes before the food which was great; it gave my fiance and I time to talk and catch up - time I feel like you usually don't get often at restaurants! The drinks were stellar and the food was decent. I'd like to see more options on the menu, as it did seem a bit limited especially if people had dietary restrictions. I'd love to go back here just for the drinks, but the service was great and I'd definitely like to try a few more many items. Overall: I recommend! read more

Came here with a foodie tour and had the sangria. Really nice classy atmosphere, I'd definitely come back for a night out with friends. They also had a really extensive cocktail menu. I'd be interested to go back and try the food sometime soon! read more

Glass House - Sangria - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I came here for dinner with a company who invited their interviewees to chat and learn about the company, so we had a private room for around 10 people with a 3-course meal. The food was delicious and service was attentive throughout! Course 1: Tomato bisque or salad. I got the tomato bisque and really enjoyed it for the thick texture and sweet tomato flavor. Based on observing those who had a salad, they also really liked the salad. Course 2: Vegetarian pasta, steak frites, or chicken with mashed potatoes. I got the vegetarian pasta which came with truffle sauce. It had really bold flavors. I personally couldn't finish the last bit from being too full and overwhelmed by the strong flavoring, but if there were a little more leftover I would have been happy to take it to-go to finish later when I would be less full. The other dishes looked delicious and were mostly finished as well, so I presume they were tasty! Course 3: Assorted desserts. There were éclairs and cookies; all the ones I tried were delicious. The restaurant is allergy-aware! Multiple of us had various allergies (I personally have a tree nut allergy); the waiters took note of them and we had no problem during the dinner. read more

All the food was great and had a nice twist to it in some way. Even the hummus was particularly good, with just a bit of kick to it. I strongly recommend you end your meal with their creme brulee. It's not too crowded, but they tend to have a lot of events which can lead to a fair bit of overcrowding with people standing around chatting. I wouldn't show up without a reservation. We'll be coming back for group dinner. read more

We came to Glass House a bunch of times over the course of a few weeks as it served as the host bar for an after-work cornhole league. This review is primarily for the bar service and appetizers as we didn't order that many entrees during our visits. There is a pretty robust and unique craft beer selection, and the bar drinks are well-made, however the outdoor patio bar selection was pretty limited. That would be fine, except they offer the full draft beer menu outside and the bartenders then had to frequently run inside to grab orders. This caused a lot of backups at the bar when busy. In addition, our tabs were incorrect 2-3 times over the course of our visits - a lot of disorganization. The bartenders and staff also didn't seem that interested in being the host bar for the league (despite the additional business we brought in). Finally, prices are pretty steep compared to the area; my wife is pregnant and even the mocktails and fountain sodas are gonna set you back. Overall, our experiences at Glass House were pretty off-putting. You're not missing anything by skipping this place - plenty of better options in the Kendall Square area. read more

Delicious food and good service! We came here for brunch on a weekend and ordered eggs benedict and French toast, along with drinks and were not disappointed! The drinks were yummy and potent, and the food portions were very generous. Everything came out fairly quickly, and we never felt neglected by the wait staff. read more