Russell House Tavern

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   DJNAVAL2002

   New England

   20 reviews

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   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   It was a good experience.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   We ate downstairs. A bit dark. The fried with short ribs au jus could have had more short ribs on it. The brussel sprouts were good but possibly a little overdone (they were black) and could have had more maple syrup/sauce on them. The brisket sandwich was excellent but could have used more jalapeño. Overall, the food was good, and I would go back.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service2ambience4

   Our server did not seem like she was in a great mood. Food was good.

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   JOHN

   New England

   44 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   44 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   We ate brunch outside on a beautiful day. Nutella stuffed french toast was awesome! Brisket Hash was really good also.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The food was presented very well, but the fish and chips was lacking flavor. The dozen oysters were nice. Unfortunately we were placed in a corner with three dark walls to view. Due to its table location also, the noise was amplified. I used my smartwatch to check the noise level (and took pictures of them) and they were constantly above 80 decibels up to 91 decibels. Mind you there were no music either. It seems like everyone around the tables have to shout to have conversations with each other. My other experiences with other restaurants with crowds are usually 58-70 decibels. For reference from the internet, "90 decibels is a high noise level, equivalent to the noise generated by a leaf blower or the sound level of a concert." It was very hard to have conversations, extremely uncomfortable, and hard to get attentions from the restaurant employee. I would come back again for entertaining guests from other cities but not if we're seated in similar situations again.

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   Diana

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 26 June 2022

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   Really great spot. The service was good with the food arriving so quickly it was shocking. The Apps arrived before my drink (a whippersnapper, with was dangerously delicious). The tuna tartare was delicious (though the cucumber is more of a garnish than an ingredient), the crispy brussels were a little underwhelming and could use some seasoning. We all enjoyed our food, there were just small things that could have been done better. We felt a bit rushed, not by our waiter but by how quickly the food came and how it was brought the to table, hard to explain but it felt like the food runner was playing beat the clock. And the bathroom could have used some attention and it was still early in the evening.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 June 2022

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   Food was good. Service was friendly but not that knowledgeable about wine and such.

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   dkmHoptown

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 June 2022

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   Bartender needs to brush up on what a dry martini is, but the homemade ginger beer cocktails were exceptionally good!

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   Greifenklau

   New England

   24 reviews

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   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 25 June 2022

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   This is one of my favorite Cambridge restaurants. I never feel rushed there, and the food is always wonderful. I usually eat downstairs, but this time, we ate outdoors, which was very pleasant. As usual, we started with an order of oysters, which are always excellent. They have a great burger, and their fries are among the best anywhere. I do wish they would bring back their pork loin sandwich, though. Highly recommended.

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    RobertC

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2022

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    Good place! The pizza was the primary weak spot - everything else was excellent.

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    JosephD

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2022

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    Food was mediocre and service was slow.

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    Littas

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 June 2022

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    Nice ambiance and drinks for a date but the food fell quite short: very small oysters and clams and soggy “crispy” Brussels sprouts.

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    MindyR

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Good food, great service, fun location

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Family vacation

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    rickj

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2022

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    Nice outdoor setting! Great food & service. Great place for a business lunch.

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    CarolL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 June 2022

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    We had reservations for a late lunch, and we sat outside. It was a beautiful day. Traffic is heavy but it wasn't overly noisy. We started with a cocktail, then ordered lunch. The food was presented beautifully, and it was delicious. We did not have dessert. I would recommend this restaurant and would definitely go back.

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    johng

    Raleigh

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 12 June 2022

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    We sat outdoors, in a lovely area. We both had meals we would have again.

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    BicoastalCambridgeSF

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 June 2022

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    Sat outside for brunch. Good experience.

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    LadyMacdeath

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

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    I've eaten here numerous times and the food is consistently good, if not a bit overpriced for the portion sizes (but it Harvard Square prices after all). Unfortunately, on this particular visit the service was pretty mediocre, with our non-alcoholic drinks arriving AFTER our entrees and our server returning to table three times to ask us if we need anything else, each time showing up without the one thing that we had requested the time before. We were also overcharged on an entree that wasn't even prepared correctly and had to be remade. Definitely not their best day, but it won't keep us from returning.

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    michelleb

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

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    Food good. . We went for Brunch on Saturday. Husband ordered side of crispy bacon, arrived just cooked. Other entrees ok.

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    JohnF

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 June 2022

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    Mixed drinks were not very good. Fiddlehead was great.

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    AnneMarie

    New England

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 June 2022

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    Great food, good outdoor seating. The tables were a bit close and I was sitting on a bench that was about a foot higher than my friend in a chair, but it worked. Food was delicious.

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    Njoy

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 June 2022

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    My table for 3 (reserved in advance) was actually a small table for 2 pulled up to a bench. When the food came, the three dishes plus glasses could barely fit on the table. I spent my whole lunch sitting uncomfortably trying not to step on my colleagues feet. When we asked for a larger table, we were told they were all reserved. Service was very slow at first, but food then came out quickly. It was also very loud. Not sure I will be back.

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    Christian

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 June 2022

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    Fries were soggy, bear selection was uninspiring, calamari was basic, sausage and ricotta pizza was adequate. Dinner not sit well with me… This was my second (and last) time eating at Russel House.

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    hulawitch

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2022

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    Very nice outdoor space in alley on side of restaurant. You wouldn’t know you were on such a busy street.

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    Sarah

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Outdoor seating for two needs some improvement but overall food and service was good.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 June 2022

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    Food was pretty good, service was a little slow, but an overall enjoyable experience!

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    durjoyace

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2022

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    Great server, super friendly and helpful. Sat outside in HSQ on a beautiful day. Sadly, my fish and chips were a bit soggy- both the chips and the fish. My bloody mary was a bit bland. But it was a beautiful day and we sat outside and everyone had a good time. I wouldn't have complained aloud.

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    MarciaI

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 May 2022

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    Our waiter Michael was wonderful. Service was great.

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    ThomasM

    New England

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 May 2022

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    The food and service were overall not great. Their recommended items were incredibly underwhelming. The cinnamon buns were particularly terrible.

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    zally

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

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    Fantastic food and service Place was busy but all was perfect Servers warm and helpful Best time ever!!!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 May 2022

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    Graduation celebration!

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33. TJ

    TJHH

    Tallahassee

    92 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on 23 May 2022

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    Waitress was terrific

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34. LN

    LukeN

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 May 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience2

    disappointing and dated, food mediocre, the basement sitting area is a drag

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the place

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2022

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    We are on vacation & picked it because we had enjoyed the restaurant on a trip to Cambridge five years ago. Good food & atmosphere!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

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    Food is so good! Love Love The Crab Cake’s cocktails always good and strong!

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    PJP106

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    The service was excellent, and everyone else’s food looked good except I had the avocado smoked salmon toast which was a little odd because it had grapefruit sections underneath. And it was very light on the avocado. It needed something more like red onion or tomato and capers. It was Mother’s Day and horrible music was blasting. I think for mothers they could have played a different type of music.

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    Lucai

    New England

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    the brunch menu is great-lots of choices! Best ever Nutella stuffed French toast! Dipped in egg batter than deep fried-OMG! Smoked salmon avocado toast very good! Great cocktails

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    Anaya

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    Unfortunately I will not be returning. The food was very bland, and their were lots of little kids there. I would not recommend if your looking for a laid back dinner with adult presence.

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