Really cute spot with such a nice vibe! We didn't have a reservation but luckily they were able to…read moreseat us. We did have to leave the table within an hour though, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you want to stay longer and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. The drinks were delicious and probably my favorite part! We also tried the chicken and thought the food was pretty good overall. The atmosphere was fun and made it a great spot for a night out. Would definitely come back, especially to try more of the drinks and a few more things from the food menu next time!

This was a fun spot! The vibe can be date night or girls night. Would recommend reservation - you…read moreneed to have even for the bar. We grabbed a last minute one around 530p. Made me a little anxious bc you have to put a credit card down and my friend is flakier than a KFC fried chicken bucket. Funny enough - she beat me there. She had already been on a date and was excited to go back. She's gluten free and we had plenty of options - even the fried chicken bites or whatever name they are. I thought the cucumber were phenomenal. Almost ate the whole thing myself. As for the drinks, for me, it's another place where the ingredient list is too complicated. I hate having to google 3 out of 4 of things in my drink - the 4th being the type of liquor in it.. they do have a blurb at the end to explain what the drinks going to be like. I went with the one that's supposed to be close to a margarita. Unfortunately it came with bubbles which wasn't noted on the menu. I can't have bubbles :( which is a bummer bc they're so fun - something about infusing with their own CO2? Yo no se pero the bartender was lovely and gave me another beverage with no extra charge. I also ordered the non-alcoholic old fashioned which was quite nice and pretty light. We ordered the cheesecake bc it's gf (house but they have other flavors) and holy hell.. should I eat cheesecake? No. Did I keep going back for more after I said only a couple bites? Duh. It's from a local spot - Korean Mama. FAVORITE item of the night. When making the reservation I noted that we were going for a birthday and the bartender brought us over some small pours of sake to celebrate since they heard us talking about it earlier. I may not rush back, but my friend has been back twice already.

A local bar in Inman Sq. Vibes inside are really nice as it's very cozy and I liked the ambiance. A…read morelot of locals come here, we talked to some who were very nice. They also told us Sundays are trivia night! Stormalong Ciders on draft were what we got, they were crisp and hit the spot. Their kitchen closed not too long after we sat down so I put an order in of their homemade potato chips served with sour cream and onion dip. The chips were nice and crunchy, I wish the dip was a little bigger but it was still really good. Their other food looked good as well as their craft cocktails. It was a nice evening and we'd like to come back for trivia. Apparently it gets really busy for trivia so you have to come early.

My father & I wanted an Irish pub where we could get a good guinness and some food. An Sibin was a…read moregreat recommendation from a friend. We went around 1:45 on a Thursday and it was pretty empty and we sat right down at the bar. Service was great and the guinness were delicious, too. I got the grilled cheese and tomato soup (I was also under the impression that it would come with fries) but the grilled cheese was good and the tomato soup was more like a bisque and I loved it. My dad loved the Pulled pork and the pickled onions that were on top.

Backbar was a cool vibe. The drinks and themed menu were unique and fun. Great chill bar!read more

I am a lover of everything studio ghibli so when I saw Backbar was doing essentially a month of…read moredrinks based on the movies I knew I had to go! The bar is really funky fun which I loved. There is literally fun everywhere you look from the panda stuffed animal riding a tiger on the wall to the hilarious shrek pillow. Coming right when they open I was able to see these things that you would likely not see in the evening. But to be fair I came right when they opened since it is first come first serve. A majority of the drinks were more on the savory side which was very interesting like "may all your bacon burn" with bacon bites at the top of the drink. The drinks my friend had were all stunning with the use of egg yolk to elevate the drink. We ended the evening by walking over to Bow Market and trying Viet Citron which was so DANG GOOD my gosh. The to go orders were insane but looks like they are doing very well despite recently opening in. I got the grilled lemongrass pork ribs bowl and youtiao and the side sauce was so good. The ribs were all very meaty. It looks small but I was surprised how full I was after having it. Nice night of drinks and food. What we got Kiki's marmalade buns Castle in the sky Milk Punch May All your bacon burn

Brick & Mortar is a humble, almost speakeasy-like cocktail bar that is tucked away in the heart of…read moreCentral Square, Cambridge. It is on the second floor of one of the complexes. A few friends and I went on a cold autumn day last year and remember it being dimly lit and quite hot inside, but it was a chill, rustic, and loud ambiance. They had us originally at a standing section next to the heater which was really hot and didn't originally sit us at the open table right by the stairs, which was strange. We moved over there eventually after 5-10 minutes of waiting for another party thinking it was reserved, and the staff didn't comment on it. Service was quick. I didn't try any of their cocktail selections but just got a beer, which was fine. Their cocktail menu did look quite extensive and creative though!

Really enjoyed the vibe at Brick & Mortar! The bartender was super nice and friendly, and the…read moredrinks were really good and pretty strong. The food was okay, but I'd definitely come back for the cocktails, atmosphere, and great service.

Such a cute rooftop spot! We randomly saw Saigon Babylon and thought the rooftop looked really…read morenice, so we decided to stop by for drinks. The atmosphere was definitely the highlight. It's a really cute space with a nice rooftop vibe and would be a fun place to hang out, especially when the weather is nice. Unfortunately, we weren't the biggest fans of the drinks we ordered and probably wouldn't come back just for cocktails. We didn't get a chance to try the food, but we heard it's good, so I'd definitely be open to coming back to try the food next time. Overall, super cute rooftop and great atmosphere, but the drinks were a little disappointing for us!

Ambiance was not too loud nor quiet…read more The appetizers included the carpaccio and the shrimp. The carpaccio was somewhat interesting taste profile leaning towards sweet. The eggplant shrimp not so interesting and relatively bland. The main course highlights included the beef short rib and black cod entrees. Both were very well received. So food experience was good overall. The service experience left a lot to be desired. The waitress seemed to be in a rush to get us moved on. No menu explanation or highlights.... nada. She was a little insistent for our whole order at once including drinks. Even though we placed our appetizer order and stated that we would place that a later she was back in 5 minutes (see below about timing) again looking for the main course orders. We waited 15 minutes for our reserved table but that wasn't a big deal. However, the appetizers arrived within 5 minutes of ordering which indicated that they were prepared and ready to go and hence zipped out so fast. I had to request the server to slow things down and he did help that a bit. However, we were done within 50 mins of being seated. So it was not a leisurely meal unfortunately. Perhaps the waitress was overcompensating for the last table going over their allotted 90 mins. I suggest it's worth a visit if you cannot get a reservation for your slot at another restaurant that you want to try. And don't be too surprised that the appetizers come at you before you can say boo! It may set the tempo for the remainder of your visit.

We had reservations for 7:30, and when we got there, the place was decently busy - a few empty…read moretables here and there - so we were seated immediately. We ordered quickly after perusing the (rather short) menu, most of which was either small plates and cocktails . Our first plate was the hainan chicken arancini. I really liked the contrast in textures between the crispy exterior and the tender chicken and rice mix on the inside. Overall flavour was not bad, too, but I'm not sure that it was exactly good enough to merit the price point of $18. Next was the Xi'an street noodles, which was probably my favourite dish of the meal. The noodles were very well cooked - chewy but not too soft - and I loved the sauce, with the gentle peanut aroma on top of the various spices they used. One comment was that the chilli crisp, which was tasty, was very lacking (in amount) and as a consequence the dish was really not spicy at all. Finally we had the chilli crisp buffalo chicken. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the chicken was boneless (I was expecting something more like chicken wings), which made for very clean eating :) The buffalo sauce was nice (and perhaps a bit spicier than the aforementioned chilli crisp) and the chicken itself was very rich and juicy. Portion size was quite large too and overall I was very happy with this plate. For drinks we ordered the Jaded, which was a fun matcha-themed cocktail (even the marshmallow was matcha-flavoured) and a (spirit-free) cranberry limeade, which was surprisingly refreshing and sweet. Overall a yummy meal, but definitely very expensive. I would be interested to try some more of their cocktails, which seem very creative, but I'm not sure if I would be keen to come again primarily for the food. (To be fair, though, this is often the modus operandi of these restaurants that specialise in small plates and drinks )

Great Cocktails, Average Food. I hovered between 3 and 4…read morestars here - ultimately deciding on 3 because while this is a great place to hang and grab drinks, the food is disappointing. Everyone was friendly and attentive but the food took a while to come out and it was just average. The best thing was the curry noodles and even those were a little bland. Also it was fairly expensive so I expected bigger portions or at least better flavor. Drinks on the other hand were delicious!

Looking for some delicious and creative food? Head to Althea in Cambridge. We dined at this…read morerestaurant with friends during restaurant week, and the food was awesome. Three of us tried the non-alcoholic drinks and they were yummy. There's a patio you can sit out on during a beautiful summer night (with a retractable roof in case it starts to rain). Inside the ambiance is cozy and well designed. This is a great spot to go to with a big or small group. There was a slight mixup with our order, but our waitress was great, made it right and offered us a free round of drinks, which was kind. It's not far from the redline, so it's super easy to get to if you don't want to drive in. All around a win from us!

Came here for dine out Boston! Def one of the best deals + a lot of their items were on their…read moreregular menu Food: 4/5, super inventive combinations, def the type of place where you say, "oh, I never thought those two things would go together" Service: 5/5, staff was attentive and food came out quick Ambiance: beautiful space + patio is lovely

both of my drinks were delicious!! super creative menu, especially the elly the elephant drink (my…read morefav). both were pretty light drinks if that's your vibe! wish they had more food options but great spot for a quick drink. service is good!

My friend found this spot online and suggested we check it out, and I'm so glad we did. When we…read morearrived, I did not expect to find an entire courtyard filled with shops and restaurants tucked behind this little alleyway. It was such a cute hidden area, and I was already excited before we even got to the place. We headed upstairs into the bar, and the vibe was perfect. It's small, cozy, dimly lit, with vibey music playing. Since it was our first time, we were a little confused at first, but the waiter was super kind and walked us through everything. I ordered the Elly the Elephant and my friend got the Laughing Gull, and we both really enjoyed our drinks. One thing I thought was really nice is that they allow you to grab food from the surrounding restaurants and bring it in to eat there. We didn't end up doing that, but we did get the charcuterie board they had. It came with cheeses, crackers, and some fruit, and you can add meats for $10, which we opted out for. I will say I was a little disappointed by the fruit portion. The menu mentioned fresh fruit, so I expected more than three thin orange slices and one sliced strawberry. HOWEVER, when I asked for more strawberries, our waiter kindly brought out a whole bowl for me, which I really appreciated. We stayed for about two hours, and as the night went on the place definitely got more crowded, so we headed out. Overall, this is such a cute and cozy cocktail bar. I'll definitely be back when the weather is warmer to try the other drinks and restaurants in the market.

I had dinner there Monday night with 4 friends and we all agreed that Viale was a fantastic place…read moreto eat and talk. Each of our entrees was excellent, I had the halibut and it was fantastic! The wait staff and atmosphere inside were very good! The only bad thing is it is difficult finding parking in Central Square. We would definitely return to Viale!

Food - 2/5 Service - 5/5…read more Ambiance - 4.5/5 Price point: Dine Out (3 courses) + tax/tip/kitchen appreciation fee = $60-80 per person (latter if you get a drink) We came here on Friday night for Dine Out week! This was our first time at Viale and restaurant week is always a good way to try somewhere new. Unfortunately our party of 3 all agreed Viale was a miss, especially for the price point. I ordered the salmon crudo, swordfish, and tiramisu. The salmon in the crudo was fresh as was the avocado, but it felt bland and like it was missing multiple ingredients - salt? Citrus? My friend said the sauce with the fried cauliflower she ordered didn't pair well with the cauliflower. The mains were the strong point of the meal - my swordfish was cooked well but still felt like it was missing something and I desperately wanted to ask for a lemon wedge but didn't get the opportunity to. My friend said her chicken parm was very good and my other friend said her crab risotto was decent and better than the salmon crudo. However, the desserts were once again disappointing like the starters. The lemon cheesecake was OK and the berry compote was my friend's favorite part - she ate that and left the rest. My friend's panna cotta was bland and the hazelnuts on it tasted stale or not prepared properly. My tiramisu was soggy and barely had the cream layer - sadly one of the worst tiramisus I've ever had at a formal dining restaurant. The service was a little slow but overall very good. Our server Marcelo was very good at checking in and keeping our water glasses full. There was complimentary bread which I really appreciated while waiting for the dishes. The ambiance was nice! We chose to sit inside for the AC, but I wish we'd chosen to sit outside because the inside was a little loud and we were struggling to hear at some points. This got better later in the evening when the restaurant was less full. All in all, it was an interesting experience. But the disappointing food means I won't be back and couldn't give this place more than 3 stars, especially when there are plenty of other restaurants in the Central area to try that can probably do better.

We celebrated our anniversary at Fallow Kin and had an amazing time. The space is beautiful and…read morebright. The food was delicious. The staff was attentive and made our night feel special. My husband and I don't get out often together anymore, so any night out is rare (and reserved for celebrating an occasion). My point is, we are usually just happy to be out (sans kids) and it's special for that reason. However, Fallow Kin went beyond just being a good meal and made it feel very special to us. Although the food was great and veggies were the star! Our favorite was the potato. It sounds so unassuming, but was an incredible mix of textures (crispy potato, creamy egg yolk). The squid ink pasta was also delightful. I just wish we had more room to try more dishes. Thank you for a memorable night and reminding me that dining out is a whole experience!

Excellent restaurant with some of the most thoughtful and creative flavors I've had in a while…read more Each dish was beautifully constructed and delicious. They also have a great cocktail selection and wine list. Our server was very attentive and the ambiance is elegant and inviting. A little on the pricier end of the spectrum, especially given the smaller size of the average dish, but a great option for a special occasion!