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   MarkC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 April 2019

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   Nice atmosphere & service. Food was tasty and well prepared. The only negative was the somewhat small size of the lunch menu.

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   NotWorththeTrip

   New York Area

   18 reviews

   1.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 25 March 2019

   overall1food1service1ambience3

   This is the second time I have been to Abigail's and both times it has been a big disappointment. The quality of the food is mediocre at best. Yesterday a few of us got salad with grilled chicken for lunch. The chicken was barely edible. Not sure if it wasn't cooked enough or what. The lettuce was impossible to cut and chew. The waiter brought the check without asking if we wanted coffee or dessert. This was a business lunch, and sort of an embarrassment in terms of the food quality.

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   JasotTurbot

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 22 March 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent service, and a great atmosphere in the now vibrant Kendall Square. Outstanding bar area. For some reason, I find their hamburgers absolutely irresistible. They know how to make a good Hendricks martini, too. Can't wait to go back. And since my wife works in Kendall, believe me, we'll be back!

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   litraveler

   New York Area

   27 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 10 March 2019

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Overall, the food and service was good but on open table, it says they validate parking at the garage across the street. This parking is NOT complimentary but discounted. They should state that!!!

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5. NK

   NancyK

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 6 March 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   They have outstanding dishes with unique ingredients and flavors. The restaurant is very small so when full can be a bit noisy. Otherwise a great dining experience. Only downside is the music they play....could do without the music at all.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 March 2019

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Very strong restaurant, great family meal. The Mac n cheese was outstanding. Very fresh and creative food. Upside surprise. I recommend.

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   Falconer

   Philadelphia

   96 reviews

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   2.0

   96 reviews

   Dined on 24 February 2019

   overall2food3service1ambience2

   Apathetic staff. They did not care at all

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2019

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   One of my favorite places when I use to live in Boston. It was a very nice evening while visiting the city for the weekend. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant. Drinks were average in reality to how they were described on the menu. So wish they’d have kept the habanero wings on the menu. Garlic spinach was so good we’re attempting to make at home tonight.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 14 February 2019

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Great steak salad!

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    xyzz

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2019

    overall2food3service3ambience1

    They claimed we did not have a reservation, but seated us anyway. Shabby, ugly, noisy, but good food.

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11. K

    Kymberli

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2018

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Food was good, drinks were decent. Service was great. Overall, good experience.

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    staciek

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Everything was great - food, atmosphere and service!

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13. BD

    BelindaD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2018

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Food was good, too bad we had to wait over an hour for it.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very nice supper

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15. TB

    ToniB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2018

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    My small group often meets here for Sunday brunch. Service is friendly and food is good in a really nice atmosphere.

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16. CP

    ChelseaP

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2018

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    We really enjoyed our time and meal at Abigail's. They had a wide variety of options to choose from on both their cocktail and food menu. The food was delicious. The only thing I can think of that was a negative was waiting for our check after our dessert, we waited at least 20 minutes, and there were only a few other tables that the waitress was attending too.

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    brunchlover

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2018

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    Probably good for much more but I love the brunch, especially the french toast.

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18. CC

    CC53

    New England

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2018

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Nice neighborhood bar. A bit empty on a Saturday night, so hard to get a sense of the vibe, though we were early. I'd go again if I was in the neighborhood.

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19. AU

    AliU

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Came with a group of 9 woman, most who didn't know each other. Abigail's let me sit early and wait for the group to arrive (who filtered in within 20 minutes from our reservation. They honored separate checks, which was perfect for a group not familiar with one another. Great cocktails and great food.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We enjoyed a quick bite and drinks while sitting outside in their patio. We shared a chicken margherita flat bread and shrimp & yucca fritters. The drinks were generous and the food was tasty. The service was wonderful. Overall, a very nice experience. *However, we have to warn you that the sauce that came with the fritters is very spicy. I like spicy, so it's no biggie for me.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2018

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Delicious food. Something for everyone: gluten free, omnivore, and seafood enthusiasts. Food did not get served for the whole table timely. Drink menu unique.

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    Tastybits

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    Loud for lunchtime due to music and TVs Not enough servers. Hostess could not communicate Good solid food

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23. MO

    MichaelO

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2018

    overall2food3service3ambience3

    I wouldn't return to Abigail's to dine again. It was a "meh" experience, not good, not really bad, just... meh. It seems like they raised the price of all the meals just to get a few bucks and not give anything back in quality. The steak I had was fine, a little overcooked but still flavorful, not worth it for over $30. My girlfriend had a burger which she called "lackluster" and "missing fun". The price was a bit extreme at over $100, yes with 6 oysters but without any alcohol. They put on candle on my dessert (for my birthday), so that was nice, I guess.

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    Gastronome

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2018

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    Great alfresco dining, which js rare in Boston/Cambridge

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious home style cooked meals. A gem and will be back again soon! PS Get the grilled corn.

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26. TD

    TammyD

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 July 2018

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Roasted chicken was excellent. Staff was warm and friendly upon arrival and then I was promptly forgotten. Even after reminders they couldn't seem to fit me in between the outside and bar crowd (I was sitting at a high-top just inside the entrance near the bar). I think there was confusion about who was my server (someone from inside or the bar attendant). The disappointment was that even after reminders I was still ignored for a long time.

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27. IC

    IanC

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 July 2018

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    This was a disappointing experience. My wife and I made reservations to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We were excited to try this place out but ultimately it was regrettable. I included the “anniversary” tag on my reservations along with a note. This information was never reviewed because nobody said anything to us, which was fine but a little disappointing. We started with drinks. I ordered a Negroni, and the server had never even heard of it before. I told him what was in it, and even had to spell it for him. My wife ordered Whistle Pig with a couple rocks. Our drinks came after 15 minutes. We watched them sit on the bar. Multiple people walked by the drinks and let them sit there. Once we got the drinks, we needed to ask for another whistle pig because it was melted completely. We thanked them for fixing it and the gentleman who I presume to be there manager said something to the effect of “no thank you, because now we can drink that one.” It was unprofessional. Oysters were great, and the ribs were tasty as well. Our second round of drinks was 2 pours of Casa Noble tequila. It took another 15 minutes for that round which the server blamed on the bartender. We ordered another round with our entrees, and we waited again for a while. Our server came over and I asked if our drinks would be coming, and he realized he never put the order in. We got the pork schnitzel and the rigatoni. The pork was okay, a little tough and dry. It came with dry starchy mashed potatoes and some kale. The rigatoni was embarrassing. It was boxed pasta with frozen meatballs. I don’t understand how they can proudly put this food out. Our server apologized at the end saying he’s “never worked alone before”. We saw at least 5 people walking the floor and there were only 2 other tables when we were dining. This place has some potential but I do not recommend it. I wanted to email the manager but they have no contact info, so I’m hoping this reaches them.

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    NMD2

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We ate at Abigail's last night for my husband's birthday. We were greeted by multiple staff members and quickly shown to our table. There's a great list of cocktails, wines and beers. We decided on a bottle of wine. We had the Gouda fries and the shrimp fritters and both were delicious and unique flavor combinations. I had the tofu stirfry for a main. The server told me that the tofu is local, it comes from a place in Cambridge. I'm not a huge fan of tofu but loved it! The hubby had the schnitzel and raved about it. We both had the flourless chocolate cake with whipped cream for dessert- Omg, so yummy! It wasn't cheap, but the quality and quantity were spot on. I would Happily go back to Abigails for a meal!

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29. DB

    DanielleB

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The food was delicious and a good portion size. Great ambiance with lots of natural light, tucked into a cute corner of Kendall Sq. Service was great too. Would definitely come back for brunch!

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    BraydnR

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2018

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    Abigail's menu was the first thing that attracted my wife and I here but when we were walking up we thought the patio and the restaurant itself looked incredibly inviting. The staff was wonderful, especially our server Rich who did an outstanding job. The food was delicious and the ambience was great. Overall, I'd say we'll definitely come back!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 July 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lunch was great and service was prompt and friendly.

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    Anonymous

    New England

    260 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    260 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    I’m new to the neighborhood, and hadn’t been in since they opened. I am very pleased to have this spot down the street! It’s still great. Warm hospitality and cool AC for these gross, humid days.

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33. CJ

    ChrisJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 July 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was outstanding, the best meal we had in Boston the entire week. Would recommend to anyone.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 July 2018

    overall1food2service2ambience4

    Went here for brunch on Sunday around 11:30 with my girlfriend. We decided to sit at the bar so we could watch the World Cup match. Although the service was friendly we did feel somewhat unattended. For example, we had to specifically call the bartender over to order food (we were the only ones at the bar) and they initially forgot to pour the second drink my girlfriend ordered. Additionally the tap lines for two of their beers were messed up and the bartender wasn’t aware they had the Bantam cider she ordered in a can (instead asked her to order something else). Food was decent but felt very preprepared for the price. I’ve heard the restaurant has a good dinner menu, but my brunch experience was pretty poor. I don’t think we’ll be back.

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35. LF

    LizFromBoston

    New England

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 27 June 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice! Very tasty, and excellent service

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36. CM

    CornMann

    New England

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 21 June 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We've been to Abigail's a number of times, and this was the first time we had the opportunity to sit outside on a beautiful summer evening. We all had the shrimp special and and the gazpacho, and both were great. And to start things off, i had one of Rob's Old-Fashioneds. He makes the best in Cambridge. Go and enjoy!

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    NoeD

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Two thumbs up !!

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38. SW

    SarahW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 June 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Great patio! Red snapper entree was good- small portion but tasty.

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    NancyC

    New England

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Definitely try the Gouda Fries!!! Delicious!

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    VLL629

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 7 June 2018

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    I had been here before and remembered the food and drinks as being quite good. I have to say my experience this time wasn't good at all. The salmon salad was horrible! and my friend got a burger and said it was really bad. not sure if it was just an off night, but I'll think twice before going back.

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