Everything is great, from the food, service, and ambience. The oysters are very tasty and fresh. Besides the oysters, the lobster roll is very delicious, and the lobster pasta is handmade, special and yummy. I'm very happy that my guests are satisfied. Will return for sure. read more

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Wow! Unbelievable food! The Buttered Lobster Roll changed my life seriously. It was so flavorful and came with big pieces of lobster on a wonderful roll. The thick fries were also massive and very good. The oysters were good, but be aware that they are stingy about giving our crackers. Friendly service as well! read more

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I was on a quest to find delicious clam chowder and I found it! The chowder was piping hot, well seasoned and perfectly prepared. We also had the fresh homemade rolls, steamed mussels and shoestring fries. Our server was friendly and attentive. And the vibe of the whole place was lovely. Would definitely come back when I'm in Cambridge again. read more

Tried this place Sep last year and the lobster pasta was incredible. My colleague had a lobster roll. And she said the lobster was so juicy and sweet. Drinks are all delicious. Would love to go back. read more

Row 34 - Cambridge - Lobster Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Very nicely done oyster bar and seafood restaurant next to MIT. I would recommend reservations. They wouldn't give me a table for one at 6:30 on a Wednesday even though 40% of the seats were empty, but it was graduation week at MIT so I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that the tables were actually reserved. Other than that, service was attentive, polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and fast. I had an assortment of MA, ME, and PEI oysters. They were incredibly fresh and also perfectly shucked. I've had oysters at some restaurants in Seattle and Vancouver that were as good, but none that were so expertly detached from their shells without a trace of damage to the oyster and with exactly the right amount of liquid in the half-shell. The lettuce cups were tasty--very light and crisp fried oysters on a leaf of Bibb lettuce with a lightly piquant remoulade-type dressing with thin-sliced pickled vegetables. The mussels were very lemony/citrusy. They were well cooked and a reasonable portion. I would personally have added a bit more garlic, but I'm only quibbling because I love mussels and order them often, and they were an 8/10 rather than a 10/10 like everything else on the menu. I would definitely eat here again when next in town. read more

Row 34 - Cambridge - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is extremely salty, even the salt lovers thought it was too much. However, the food was still flavorful. We got the row 34 oysters and board to start. The board was huge and extremely filling. It came with smoked and cured fish, depending on the day, the combination will change. In addition to the fish, you get bread, crème fraiche, and picked veggies (cabbage, carrot, and red onion) The red onion was sweeter while the cabbage and carrot were extremely sour and vinegary. And the clam chowder was savory and thick. For our entree we got the squid ink rigatoni and calamari. Both were so salty and they barely gave you any calamari. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the flavor was there, albeit salty. When I ate the pasta that wasn't soaked in the sauce was very good. The only thing that I think was actually worth it is the board, everything else was pretty meh. But they had great service! read more

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The food was very good, and I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. The soup was especially delicious, and my child loved it so much. We really enjoyed our meal here and will be coming back again. read more

$58 for half (!) a lobster roll is pretty ridiculous, so that I was disappointed by. Does it taste good? I guess so? Can't go wrong with lobster. But the sides were a tiny ketchup bowl of cole slaw, and then chips, literal chips! Not even fries. Oysters are around $4 and honestly should've just gotten a dozen of those. read more

Row 34 - Cambridge - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cool area, easy to explore before and after. Atmosphere within was nice. Service was good. Unfortunately, I didn't like the food. I spent 50 dollars on a lobster roll and the roll was burnt. Every bite cost 10 dollars and just tasted like burnt bread. I would probably not go back, just too expensive to risk the same experience. I've had plenty of 20-30 dollar lobster rolls that tasted better. read more

Came for the clam chowder -- it was great. On a whim, we ordered 242 fries. Absolutely the best fries I have ever had.

This is place is great. We ate at Cambridge location today. The oysters are amazing, fresh and some of the best we've had. Enjoyed them so much, we ordered a 2nd dozen. Service was a bit slow but it was an odd hour so no real complaints. We tried the lobster roll- it just wasn't my thing. The pasta is very good also. Overall 5 stars. I'll go back when in Boston. read more

I've been to this restaurant three times. During my last visit, we had to wait 30 minutes even though we had a reservation. The server took our order incorrectly, and we ended up with an entrée we didn't want. Also, the server's recommendation was really off -- we asked for something easy to share, but what we got was the opposite. The raw bar items were fresh and good, but the rest of the dishes were mediocre. Considering how expensive this place is, I have to give it one star, unfortunately. read more

Food was great Service was great Oysters were amazing Would highly recommend and the servers know their product inside/out read more

Row 34 - Cambridge - Raw bar - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Bar was awesome. I'll have to return to try oysters and food. They have a feast of the seven fishes dinner that looks fun. read more

I don't go to upscale places like this one too often, so it was a treat to try Row 34. The interior was very modern and clean. Sadly, I didn't get the chance to snap any pictures, though. To start, we tried 3 different types of oysters, as well as the shrimp cocktail. In my opinion, the raw bar items were delicious, but pretty overpriced. I'm a dollar oyster gal all day! We also ordered the Seafood Stew, which didn't have as much seafood as I'd expect for the price. The shrimp in there weren't even especially large or fresh. However, the broth was delicious! I asked for extra bread to soak it all up. If you're looking for a nicer spot for seafood, this is a solid option. read more

My first time trying a lobster roll. It was just alright to me, halfway through the sandwich it just becomes too much lobster. The oysters here are really good and the service was great! read more

Row 34 - Cambridge - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Fresh and delicious seafood! I came here with some friends on a Sunday night, it was quite packed so we sat at the bar which is full service. If you love oysters, they have a great selection that you can pick and choose from and they shuck them on the spot. You can see just from the pictures how clear and fresh they look. Each of the dishes we ordered were so flavorful. Some of my favorites were the muscles, beet salad, and Chinese eggplant. The fried oyster sliders are good however it was really more bread than oyster. The lobster pasta was really good with generous portions of lobster, I think the dish is shareable too. We had a great and stress free experience. The atmosphere is great for a date spot or if you want to just to catch up with friends at a nicer restaurant. read more

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Went on a Friday evening, late dinner. Good food and service, ate at the bar. Had fish & chips.

Went here for an anniversary dinner and it was super cute! Loved how it wasn't in a super busy part of the city and the decor was exactly what we wanted- cozy but a little fancier than a casual place. The tuna tartare was by far our favorite but I loved the salmon and the lobster roll was super buttery and creamy. Would go back just for the tartare haha! I did think the green with the salmon (can't remember what it's called) was a little bitter but it went nicely with the fish and grain. read more

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Service was excellent. The house made pasta with shrimp was one of the best sauces I've tasted in a long time. The swordfish was good but slightly dry. The salmon had great flavor but it was served with a very intensely flavored broccoli rabe which was heavily salted. The cocktail was called greener pastures and it was delicious. Appetizers were good. But I do not recommend the smelts. This was a very briny fish with full spine bones. This appetizer is not for everyone. read more

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I had a salad - but it was really, really good. Perhaps too good to be healthy! Definitely a good destination - the pizza looked really good, even though I skipped it, and the beer was worthwhile! Service was great as well! read more

Row 34 - Cambridge - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've been to Row 34 in the Boston Seaport area and loved it, so I was excited to discover that there's a Row 34 in Cambridge too. The food was fine and the space is nice enough but something about it doesn't quite match the vibe of the original. The restaurant is right in Kendall Square- easiest if you can take the T as parking can be a little hard to find around here and there isn't valet parking. Standout dishes were the deep fried whole fish (with Vietnamese flavors), crabcake appetizer and oyster lettuce cups. The shellfish tower was great too- the large comes with 6 pieces of clams, 6x2 types of oysters, 6 prawn cocktails, 3 mini ceviche tacos, and a whole lobster. The lobster pasta was disappointing as they had run out of lobster noodles and used regular wheat pasta (the manager promised to comp us but I think they forgot, and we didn't push). Our waiter also disappeared halfway through the meal and another waitress ended up helping us with dessert. So- it was fine, but slightly spotty service. read more

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This restaurant is amazing! We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich, buttermilk biscuit, beet salad, lobster roll, crab cake, and the fried calamari; all of which were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. read more

Excellent seafood! My friends and I came at around 12 PM on a Tuesday, and we were seated immediately. The waitress was friendly and more than willing to provide suggestions to our group. The mussels we ordered to share were cooked extremely well and paired excellently with the sauce and bread. The lobster roll I ordered was perhaps the best lobster roll I've had. The bread was buttery and toasted perfectly, and the lobster was fresh and flavorful. Additionally, the fries on the side were nice and crispy. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Row 34 - Cambridge - Lobster roll! - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Standout food and service. The fish is great and you can really trust the menu here to be better than you could make at home. Drinks are good too. read more

I had a work team dinner here, and there weren't a lot of non-seafood options but my salad and chowder were very filling and very good except the chowder was a little salty. Our server was very attentive and kind and the service in general was great! It was a bustling restaurant and the music was loud so it was a little hard to hear each other but overall a nice experience. read more

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We went for a nice dinner after graduation. The service was very nice and the oysters were perfectly fresh. The main dishes were a little on the bland size and were small for the price points. My bouillabaisse had nice fresh fish but needed more flavor. The ambiance is upscale and minimalist in decor which works well for this type of restaurant. Would go back but would choose a different main dish... or maybe stick to the oysters. read more

Just cuz there was some thing off the menu that we're not available and they were out beside that it was yummy. The lobster roll is a must and heirloom tomato salad. read more

We stopped in with high hopes but were slightly disappointed. The raw bar selection met our expectations and was delicious. We samples various oysters, crab claw and shrimp. The shrimp and oysters were some of the best we've had. The complementary corn bread was very dry. The lobster roll was delicious and worth the hype. The clam chowder was not to our taste at all only two bites taken. The deviled eggs we ordered never made it to the table. Crab cakes were mediocre. We would give it another try but would stick to the lobster roll and raw offering. read more

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Came early for dinner and sat at the bar. Their service was amazing and food was delicious! They have a selection of oysters to choose from as well as the fried oyster slider. We also decided to get dessert, which was a housemade, delicious chiffon cake. Enjoyed the vibes! Would come back again :) read more

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I made my first in person visit to the new Row 34 in Cambridge. Note that I love the Burlington location, but had bad experiences in the Seaport location. Now this new one gets a good to mixed review. The service: Savannah was wonderful, friendly, and helpful. She alone protected against another star deduction. Oysters: I am used to better from the Burlington location. Specifically, the oysters tasted as if they were rinsed with fresh water and lacked the wonderful brine that one expects from Ichabod Flats, PEIs, and the others we had. Since two dozen were affected, it cannot be a fluke. A serious shuck check is needed. The kitchen: The bronzino was okay, but not remarkable. I had a lot better in Boston, Cambridge, Burlington, ... Drinks: Take the offer to try any beer or wine before they fill up. Some beers Row 34 offers do not deserve the name beer. Wines are awesome!! The ambience fail: DEAFENING music volume turned our dinner conversation into a shouting match. Now, 24 hours later, my ears are still ringing. If the volume doesn't get turned down, dinners with company are out for good. Even Savannah agreed that she could barely hear us ordering. She sent the GM over to hear my comments. The GM Juan listened and actually turned down the music a little (but still not enough for normal conversation). I look forward to an update, but will avoid business meetings until I have confirmed that a dinner conversation is possible. read more

Clean, contemporary decor, friendly server, excellent selection of beer, wine and cocktails, delicious and expansive selection of fresh oysters, and great food. I will gladly return the next time I'm in town. read more

We sat at the bar and had a great experience. The lobster roll was phenomenal. Would go back,

Great food and even more amazing service. Manager Natalie and the staff were more than attentive, providing an excellent description of the menu items along with offering their suggestions. Cocktails were on point and the food was delicious. Oysters were fresh and served perfectly. Ceviche and tartare were very good, as was the lobster bisque and clam chowder, and the buttermilk biscuit was huge and delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

Had an enjoyable meal yesterday. Food was superb. Service was very good and offered good recommendations. I would definitely return and explore the menu. read more

Row 34 - Cambridge - Steamed clams. Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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This a must-visit when in Boston. The French fries were thick-cut with seasoning and pepper jack cheese. read more

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If you're around the MIT/Kendall area and want a nice Boston-esque dinner (think lobster, shrimp cocktail, etc) and want to step it up from Legal Seafood, look no further than Row 34. Funny enough, if it's a Saturday/Sunday, it might be easier to get a table here than other places. That being said, the weekdays are usually the busiest, with the number of business clientle around the area. It's modern, well lit, and overall a pleasant interior. The server we had was a pleasure to work with, and gave us the run down of the menu. He was very knowledgable and pointed us to the right direction with what we wanted. We made an a la carte fruits de mare, with a mixture of oysters, crab claws, shrimp cocktail, and two half lobsters. To mix it up, we got a clam chowder to share, brussel sprouts, and some of their fries. Definitely get their house oysters. They're selected by the resetaurant and are a perfect mix of meatiness, salinity, and sweetness. Other menu items, such as the crab claws and everything else cold were cooked perfectly. Sweet, mignonette worked really well with it, and were all a good size. The hot foods were just as good, with the clam chowder being a cut above most places, the fries nice and fluffy and crispy. The brussel sprouts, even though they're made in the same manner at a ton of other places, had a really nice sauce, I think it's maybe harissa based that was superb. Overall a great place to go for a nice meal out or a business dinner. Would highly recommend within the area! read more

Best food in Boston, hands down. I literally order almost every oyster possible (there's at least 6-8 different kinds) ceviche was outstanding, I had the Salmon Crudo & the Wrechfish Ceviche, absolutely incredible. Everything is superb!!! The manager is super nice and extremely helpful. I'm not used to this sort of service, our waitress Hannah is top of the line. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Price point a bit steep for what it is. Was looking forward to their cornbread on a skillet. For some reason It was served to us barely warm with an ice cold piece of butter on top that never melted. read more

We went a couple of times and always had great service at the bar. Food was excellent. Highly recommended.