Service was quick and friendly! Love the location and environment, feels like a cozy and trendy respite in the heart of Harvard Square. The menu was great, not too big, but a range of options. The oysters were delicious, and the lobster roll was a good size and fresh. The ceviche could've been better (maybe if served with chips?). read more

We went here for happy hour and sat in the patio. We enjoyed some oysters, shrimp cocktail, wine, and baked goat cheese. The seafood was fresh and cheap, and the goat cheese was hot and delicious. The patio was lovely and our server was friendly. Overall, a good place to grab a drink and a light bite! It's in a great area too! read more

A super cute "winter chalet" style venue with amazing seafood and drinks! The winter patio is so well decorated and has industrial heaters to keep guests warm. Their entire "Botanical Bar" is very creative. We loved both of the drinks we got which were the blue butterfly and the hibiscus smoke. For food, the Saffron Seafood Stew is a must try. We devoured this dish! It had lobster, mussels, and vegetable, in a tomato based broth. The lobster roll and warm artichoke dip are both really good too. Give this place a try! It's a very cozy spot with great food. read more

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My bestie and I went here to have a little break from all the chaos going on the world and this is just what we needed. Its a very decorative, covid-safe hidden gem in Cambridge. The drinks were very exotic and the seafood was to die for. You can't leave without trying their chocolate cake though! 10/10 would recommend this to a friend. read more

Red House - Botanical Sampler - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Cute red house building... cape cod vibes. Small restaurant. Although the salmon and goat cheese small plate tasted good, the price and dish components were lacking. The salmon and goat cheese portions were great, but there were no additional sides such as roasted vegetables, starch (potatoes), or anything to put the goat cheese on (crackers?). They supplied complimentary bread in the beginning, but... nothing with the goat cheese dish when it came out. Not worth the relatively high price tag for the dishes. read more

Red House - Goat cheese small plate - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I was visiting my friend at Harvard, and he took me to this place, because he knew how much I love oysters. We came here around 5pm, before their happy hour ends at 6pm. I loved this place. We sat in their bar, which had a really cozy feeling with a warm fireplace. I ordered one cocktail, which wasn't to my liking, but I was really impressed by how their oysters are not only cheap (2 for $1 during happy hour, limited one dozen per person) but still large and fresh. We also ordered lobster chowder, fish cake, and duck, which were all tasty (but frankly after eating more than one dozen of oyster I couldn't quite remember lol). If you're an extreme oyster lover like me check this place out! read more

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Everything was great BUT the lobster carbonara was not. The eggs emerge all scrambled and it had no pepper, really disappointing cuz the lobster was dank. Get something else but I would try the place. Would give it 3.5 read more

Red House - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I enjoyed everything we ordered, but the plates were fairly small portions. To start, my friend and I shared oysters and calamari . The oysters were juicy and fresh. The calamari appetizer didn't meet my expectation in size and flavor but it was still crunchy and something I'd order again. For a table of 3 or more it wouldn't be enough to share. The lobster carbonara was very flavorful, topped with mozzarella cheese and had a lobster claw. I would recommend this dish. The lobster roll and fries were average compared to the ones I've had. Nothing to write home to. Both entrees had good pieces of lobster meat inside so I was surprised other Yelp reviews said otherwise. I made a reservation on Open Table and the server was very sweet. This would be a great date spot and the bar looks fun (pre covid) read more

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Mediocre at best. Slightly disappointed as this was on my restaurants to try. Food ordered: Caesar salad (wilted lettuce), calamari (came with a sweet and sour sauce that was just bad), clam chowder (just actually bad and overpriced), oysters (fine), and lobster roll with fries was the only redeeming meal! Wait staff was slow but nice. Can't say I'll be back! read more

We had a 5 star meal here on 1/19/23. Our waiter was fantastic, professional and attentive. Our clam chowder was the best I'd ever had anywhere in Boston. Our lobster roll was great and the short ribs were delicious. We returned on 1/21/23. Empty restaurant again, close to 4pm. Our waitress was gruff and unprofessional. They acted as if they could not even seat us (empty restaurant) but finally did. We ordered oysters, and lobster rolls. The lobster rolls were extremely dry with no hint of butter whatsoever. The fries tonight tasted greasy and we left most of our meal untouched. The waitress scraped our plates then stacked them on the table in front of us - even my 18 year old son cringed. One star on second visit. Both meals cost $100 for two. Based on price, quality and service - I'd call this place unpredictable. read more

One of my family's favorite restaurants. Kind of a hidden gem. Phenomenal food and quaint, mostly open air, heated porch that seems to be open almost all year round. If you enjoy seafood and oysters, highly recommend, although they have a variety of other delicious options. They also have incredible cocktails. Our favorite is the blueberry basil. They didn't have it on the menu the last time we visited, but we're hoping they bring it back! read more

Such a cute little spot with great food right off the Main Street in Harvard Square. My friend & I went here for lunch since I was visiting from NYC and heard Boston had great seafood. This place did not disappoint! I had oysters & a lobster roll (spicy avocado although not spicy for me still delicious!) and my friend got the coconut shrimp. We ate every bite!!! The cocktails were also super refreshing on a hot summer day. Beautiful bar area. All of the staff was super friendly & tentative. Our server checked in with us multiple times. If I was local I would be back. read more

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Cheap oysters in a nice outdoor deck. At Red House you get what you pay for. Depending on the time of day, you can get oysters for 50 cents or for a dollar each. The downside is that the oysters are sometimes tiny, sometimes gritty, and sometimes pretty badly shucked and damaged. On the upside, in the summer you can enjoy a lot of them with a drink in their outdoor seating. I also tried the lamb skewer and the charred cauliflower. Not bad. If they were a bit more careful with their oysters, I'd be here every week. read more

Yes their Dollar Oysters is real. $1 for an oyster and we got a plate of sic. During happy hour it's 50cents for an oyster. The oyster comes with a cocktail sauce which I liked. This is the first time I'm trying oysters and it was a good experience but I wasn't expecting small shell bits in it and the strong smell of seawater but that's just me I however love love loved the shrimp. Highly recommended. Beautiful seating area outdoors and inside the restaurant. Staff were very friendly. read more

Red House - Oysters - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Rude. Rude. Rude. We are not from Boston so we called to ask about HAPPY hour oysters. We obviously don't know the specials, otherwise we would not subject ourselves to a conversation with them. The guy who picked up the phone, kept it brief... "yes, we have happy hour everyday". Yes, but what time? What's the special? He just got so snippy and rude. So, I asked if they are still running the 50 cent special. He responds yes. I asked if there's a limit. He gets angry. After some probing, it turns out only the first dozen is 50 cents. So, I was curious whether that's per table or per person. He gets annoyed, again. These are legitimate questions for a person who has not frequented your location. Thanks for answering the phone. I don't even understand why they're still open. They obviously don't want customers. Go to Charlie's kitchen next door, they run the same specials and service is better. read more

The vibe is warm and charming (especially during the winter). The staff is incredibly attentive, and the service is quick. We ordered the lobster chowder, half a dozen oysters and chowder fries for lunch. The food was incredible! Good portions too. I especially loved the lobster chowder (by far the best chowder I've ever had.) Will definitely be back. read more

Red House - Top: chowder fries, lobster chowder at the bottom. - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Food was really good! The calamari was fresh and the best I've had. The patio was a really cute vibe. We got the sangria pitcher and it was really refreshing. read more

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Overall, a good experience. Like most places in Harvard square, be prepared to have to walk a bit to get here, but that walk will help you burn off the food you are about to indulge in! My boyfriend and I came here for a birthday dinner celebration. I reserved outdoor seating and we were given a choice between two tables. The table we chose (the hostess made us aware of this) was extremely slanted. It made grabbing and putting down drinks a little awkward and nervy but hey, we chose the table knowing the situation! Our waitress was phenomenal, kind and friendly! The margarita flight was delicious, and we should have stuck with margaritas for more of a fruity flavor as our second round of drinks were a little on the stronger side (not a bad thing). When it comes to their food I had the lobster carbonara. I felt as though the pancetta overwhelmed both the lobster and the pasta. Still, the dish had good flavor. My boyfriend ordered the seafood pasta which was delicious. A nice little night out for sure. read more

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So disappointed in this restaruant. We came over the holiday weekend. The food is so overpriced for what you get.. We got a lobster roll, Pan seared scallops the shrimp appetizer and crab cakes. 4 tiny shrimp were $12 ( are you kidding me?) Chowder is $25?!?!??!?! The lobster roll also $25 was the tiniest one I have ever had and as others have said, it is so weird, stringy pieces of meat. I literally wish I sent it back and walked out!! We came when we come to Harvard to visit family but we will NEVER go back! Such a shame this place has gone down hill fast :-( read more

Red House - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Loved the octopus skewers and mussels! Our waitress was wonderful, wish I could recall her name.

The octopus and brussels sprouts were divine. Hubby enjoyed his kale salad, but he was disappointed that was the only option for a vegan meal. We appreciated the heated outdoor seating. Our waitress was nice. read more

First time eating oysters (they had a 2 for 1 deal going on), and it was an average to lackluster experience. there were pieces of the shell or some sediment in some of my bites. But for the price I guess thats what we get. The eggplant fries ($9) were pretty tasty and there are five big ones per plate. The pasta dishes were pricey ($18) and the portions are small. Service was nice, bathroom was nice, and location was excellent. read more

Red House - Eggplant fries ($9) - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Having been to the Red House on multiple occasions, I can say with confidence that it is just meh. When you go in you realize that it is quite literally built into a house - the inside has a really cozy, old time-y New England vibe to it. My favorite area is definitely the bar area, which has a crackling fireplace that's especially nice in the winter. They have the ridiculous oyster special - 50 cents a pop between noon and 6pm - which is how most people find out about this place. You definitely know they're cheap, though - they're shucked pretty poorly, with shell fragments all over the place, and the shells are for some reason pretty dirty. Quite a few of the poor little suckers get pretty mangled in the shucking process too. But for 50 cents there's not much to complain about. The rest of the menu is alright - nothing egregious but nothing really inspiring either. They have a good selection of lobster dishes when it's in season, but at pretty steep prices. Their drinks menu is pretty good, however. Solid joint if you want to hang out with some friends and grab a drink and oysters. read more

Red House - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really disappointing to say the least. The four of us Came here for Mother's Day, and though the starters me really delicious (Brussels sprouts and coconut shrimp) the restaurant as a whole was wildly understaffed (specifically the kitchen/ back or house), had ZERO salmon, swordfish, octopus, clams, and lobster which is ridiculous for a seafood focused restaurant. On top of that our waiter (even though he was clearly doing the best he could given the circumstances) did not enter my boyfriends entree, and we only received it when the three of us finished our meals. Sadly we will not be back. Because after all of this, our bill was 267 dollars. read more

Sunday 50cents Oysters! Notes that these oyster prices vary in time. When we went it was from 12pm-5pm. There is also a limit of a dozen per person but for 50cent it was fine. The also have small plates available for $3. I got the hummus with the pita chips which really just tasted like cool ranch Doritos. Overall good experience and satisfied my oyster craving. read more

So so tasty. All of the cocktails were great, especially their winter menu. I had the lobster carbonara which was a small portion of pasta, but basically a full lobster in the dish. The "winter chalet" seating is more of an indoor hut than outdoor seating, but it was still pleasant and warm. read more

Red House - Lobster Carbonara - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A small gem in the heart of Harvard Square tucked away in a back alley, that can easily be missed. It is a small quaint restaurant we came about trying to find a place to eat on a busy Friday night for a party of two. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated next to a wood burning fireplace, very charming and inviting. We're served the fresh rosemary bread basket, followed by the lobster clam chowder and lamb chops. Both meals were prepared to perfection, healthy portions and delicate flavor. We did not have drinks so I cannot comment on that but seemed there was a plenty crowd of dinners at the bar having drinks. When I asked them about a good coffee/dessert place, they did not push their own dessert on us and our friendly server quickly got the name and location of a fantastic chocolate shop close by. A great experience all together. read more

Red House - Cozy, warm and inviting fireplace - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Eight of us popped in here for dinner on a weeknight. It is located on a nice side street in Cambridge free from cars and a pleasant 15 minute walk from the Sheraton. We were seated in one of the back rooms. Space was tight back there but manageable. I was flipping between the lobster tacos and lobster fra diavolo deciding upon the latter which is lobster and linguine with a spicy red sauce. I mistakenly thought the lobster meat would be removed and mixed in with the sauce. I knew that was not the case when they handed me a bib and lobster cracker. The dish was huge with a cracked lobster on the bottom with the linguine piled on top. I managed to dig out and eat most of the lobster and maybe half of the pasta. I enjoyed the meal but was stuffed at this point and skipped dessert. Service was decent throughout the meal but several times my water glass was empty with no server in sight. read more

Red House - Humongous lobster fra diavolo - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Red House in Harvard Square was one of my favorite affordable stops on my oyster-hop. They have a $1 oyster happy hour where the first dozen is only 50cents each! The oysters weren't super fancy, but were very sweet. The restaurant itself is super cozy with a wood-burning fire place. read more

Red House - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I went here last Friday. The food was ok. The service was terrible. Part of going out is have a pleasurable overall experience, and I can't say that The Red House provided that. The host was an older man and he was completely overwhelmed and behaved like a combative teenager. He walked past our table and dropped menus onto it without acknowledging us. Our table was right by the door and we had to endure his rude behavior toward everyone who walked. He was panicky and short with anyone who didn't have a reservation. Aside from the panicked host, no server came to our table. My boyfriend had to grab a server who was walking by. No one came to check on us after we got our food. And no server brought us our check. Luckily, the bartender was courteous. He left the bar to bring us our drinks and when he saw that we had been sitting at our table with empty plates, he left the bar to ask if we wanted dessert. We wanted to get out of there, so he brought us the check instead. I do not recommend this place. read more

Used to love this place and was happy we moved closer but oh my god the host is SO RUDE. The last two times we went there he was combative both times. Idk if he's the owner or what but he's got to go he makes the going out experience so unpleasant. The food is quite good though, it's a shame we won't be returning though because this man just ruins the night. read more

Terrible!!! 1st bad review I have written.Sat for 20 minutes before getting a drink. Upon arriving they let me know they were closing the kitchen in 20 minutes but did not take my order for 25 minutes. They brought me my to go order before my meal arrived when I asked them kindly to keep it heated they did apologize. Two minutes later the owner or manager brought me my to go food again and I asked him again to keep it heated and he snapped at me. At this point I still had not received my meal for the table. Instead of apologizing he snapped at me and told me about how terrible his day has been. Unfortunately I will never go back to this restaurant. He actually told me I was a terrible human being for complaining. Food is also overpriced and portions are small. . read more

Probably the rudest customer service I have ever experienced. Waiters did not want to sit my party of 2 without a reservation even at the bar. While other folks were getting seated there without reservations. Extremely rude waiters and manager. Enjoy the huge tip we left you. Also, the food is extremely mediocre and over priced. read more

I have been here on multiple occasions for the 1$ oysters with my girlfriend. If we come between 12-5 or 9-close the are 2 for 1$, you cant beat that!!! My one complaint about this place is that, who i think is the manager, is extremely rude! He seems to be annoyed when we come in for oysters and drinks. Overall he is very unwelcoming, its a shame because we do enjoy the place. Thankfully, we have always gotten a nice waiter or a bartender who are very attentive and keep us coming back for more! read more

The only thing good here would be the oysters. All the other plates are wayyyy too over priced for such average food. Tip- go during happy hour! Dozen for $6! The oysters were okay but not the best so If you're looking for a place that's fancy with average oyster but for a good price this is your place to go! read more

Red House - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

What can I say? I'm a sucker for a great deal on oysters. So....two for $1 during two happy hours daily? What! A fine selection of draft beers, mixed drinks, and fine wines? To top it off, the most professional and welcoming bartender in all of Cambridge? Some great appetizers (such as an over the top gigantic portion of marinated grilled octopus? House marinated olives?) and it's own organic farm? No wonder I ended up going there every day we were in town. Friends, that averaged out to one oyster every two hours I was in Cambridge. I want to move there! And to the owner and manager, your bartender is amazing (sorry I didn't catch his name but he was working there Thursday at 5pm, Friday at noon, and was just coming on shift as our party left around 3pm today. And thanks also for letting me squeeze in to the hightop on Thursday and Friday...you were busy but so gracious! read more

I've been to The Red House a bunch, always with a large group of classmates and always in the private room off to the side (it's one of my professor's favorite spots so whenever he is treating the group, we always end up here). I always have a good time and enjoy the food and great service, but The Red House has yet to wow me. For starters, you can't go wrong with the Mushroom Phyllo and Seared Scallops. The scallops are cooked well and nicely flavored. The phyllo is excellent. Plentiful mushrooms wrapped in a perfectly flaky phyllo. I've had the Lobster Fra Diavolo, Traditional Steamed Lobster, and Mediterranean Shellfish Stew. The Fra Diavolo tries to be good. It's supposed to be a little spicy but I've found it to be a bit on the bland side. More of a marina sauce. I always love steamed lobster so of course that's great, though it's just like any other steamed lobster you'd get in Boston. The shellfish stew is good! It has a nice broth and a good amount of seafood. I think the restaurant is a bit overpriced, but if you're looking for seafood in Harvard Square, The Red House is still a solid spot. read more

Went here for a date for the first time last night and we had a lovely time. The service was prompt and friendly, and food was all delicious and the atmosphere was really pleasant too. I had a nice time overall! read more

Great meal, ambiance, and service! The food was delicious. Really cute place and not on a busy street! Will be back!

Mussels were very tasty. Oysters, too. Deck is awesome and set apart from hustle bustle of the Square. Nice beer choices. Great place for a day-date! read more