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    Thai Spicy Calamari
    Dinesh G.

    I heard about this place from couple of my friends for a while and wanted to give it a try. I am glad I finally did. Well, the food tasted real good - best Thai craft burger in the town. Reservations is highly recommended - walks in are accepted as well, but note that walk in wait time may vary. The spicy calamari, Massaman Beef burger are the must try. I heard good things about the desserts unfortunately I didn't not have a chance to try it - if someone do try it, lmk how it is. The service was faster and the staff are friendly. This place is perfect for group and intimate dates and college gatherings. I am def gonna visit again soon to try out the other food in their menu. :)

    Alice D.

    Came here on a Sunday for a later lunch and the place was pretty empty. Interior was sleek and modern with wooden finishes with plenty of lighting from the big windows by the front. Menu had a good selection of entrees which I shared everything with a friend rather than order separately. Service was solid and relatively quick. Food came out in a reasonable manner and everything tasted great - Thai tea was yummy, burger was delicious, fries were so well seasoned, and the pasta was great along with the dessert. Only complaint is portions - definitely small for what you paid for. Overall, we had a solid meal and left feeling very full. I wouldn't mind coming back, but it isn't a restaurant I'd be a regular out due to its price.

    Susan M.

    Really interesting and tasty menu. I thought the drinks would be too sweet but they were quite good. It's a busy place but you can get a reservation. It's a little tricky if you need to wait inside. The servers are on top of things but efficient as are the seatings but it was a good meal!

    Molly B.

    I had such a lovely experience here. I didn't have a reservation but was surprisingly seated instantly. The restaurant was on the smaller side and has been a hot commodity so I really wasn't expecting to land a seat on a Sunday night. The staff was super friendly and helpful with the menu, I had a couple questions. After speaking with the waiter I landed on the Massaman burger and chicken sandwich. Both were seriously UNREAL. I cannot stand dry beef or chicken and the meat itself was so moist. Once combined with their sauce...life changing. I cannot wait to go back here.

    Green Curry Cream Sauce Pasta
    Tiffany K.

    Thai Fusion? I am often skeptical when it comes to any asian fusion spots, but Black Ruby...does it VERY well. I was honestly blown away. The Massaman Burger, y'all already know that's why I came. Is it worth the hype? Some people are saying this is the best burger in Boston. Curry... and Burger? Somehow, someway... this works extremely well. That's a real good burger. I'm a huge texture person so the crunch was perfect. The curry wasn't overpowering at all. The green curry pasta was so good! The perfect spice level and the thickness of the curry stuck to the pasta perfectly. However, the steak might've been a little overcooked, in my opinion. Still good, though. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are allowed. I got lucky when arriving! Perfect spot for date night, and the drinks are sooo good. I got the thai tea martini and it was yummy. I'm not a big fan of an old fashioned, but it was pleasant. This might be the only place I'd voluntarily drink one.

    Annie B.

    While the food was pretty good the service was definitely lacking. I'm not sure if they were having an off night or just need to adjust their front of house staffing but it seemed like there was way too much going on for the FOH staff. It took about 20 minutes to get a glass of wine after we ordered it while sitting at the bar because it looked like the bartender was having to make desserts for a while. We also had the appetizer delivered but got no napkins or utensils until after we ate the app with our hands and we still had to ask for them since we knew we couldn't eat the pasta with our hands. The food was really good and I would order takeout from here but I wouldn't return to dine in unless some changes are made.

    Thai Tea Martini
    Amanda G.

    Once I tried Black Ruby, it immediately became one of my favorite restaurants in Cambridge. The cocktails are creative and delicious--I love the Thai Tea Martini--and the food is fantastic as well. The Khao Soi burger is my go-to. It has all of the flavors and textures of Khao Soi, with pickled mustard greens for acid, crispy noodles for a crunchy flair, and just the right amount of spice. I find myself craving it often! The one and only bone I have to pick with Black Ruby is that the service, while very attentive, is almost TOO fast. I get that they want to turn tables over efficiently, but the last couple of times I've come, I kind of felt like they were rushing me out. I came here to catch up with a couple friends and our food came almost instantly, before our drinks, and the waitress seemed eager to keep us moving. I think our entire meal was less than 50 minutes. While I'll definitely be back, I think it won't be somewhere I'd bring friends anymore since it's just not enough time for a full conversation.

    Tom Yum Shrimp Pasta
    katey a.

    We decided to go on Valentine's Day, had a reservation, went in sat down. All super great. Waitress? Awful, looked like she was not happy to be there, was annoyed when we took off our jackets because she was bringing over water so she rolled her eyes and went to talk to the host. Our food was good. The burger didn't have enough sauce it was a very thin layer of it HOWEVER the burger was amazing, toasted and super flavorful. The paste was a great amount, yummy and spicy. The mango sticky rice was honestly the best. It was sweet, moist and that ice cream on top just melted.

    Pad Thai Spring Roll
    Kaitlin C.

    Went here for the first time with my sister on a Saturday night. We didn't have a reservation, there was a wait but we got lucky and snagged a spot right away. The menu seems to be thai-fusion. We got the spritz with was made with thai tea and it gave it a very different taste than a typical aperol spritz. The pad thai spring rolls were tasty but left me wanting veggies. The trending massaman burger was absolutely delicious, I had never had massaman curry before but I loved it. The Green curry chicken sandwich was fantastic, the chicken was cooked wonderfully and the green curry was really good. Also their plain fries, 10/10.

    Shrimp salad & Green Curry Sandwich
    Veisha B.

    Went here with a group of friends & definitely will be coming back! The food is delicious, the ambience is perfect in terms of low light setting & where the music is low enough where you can hear & have convos!!

    Massaman Burger
    Lizzie Y.

    Visited Black Ruby today for dinner! We've been looking out for reservations throughout the week but looks like they fill up pretty quick, so we took the risk tonight & showed up walk-in. To our surprise, we were pretty much seated immediately upon arrival! We had the choice of either sitting at one of the smaller tables or by the bar. Decided to do bar seating as the table available was very small. Pretty extensive menu! LOTS of drinks. Burgers are very popular choices but if you're not feeling a burger, they have salads + pasta options too! We took our server's suggestion & ordered one burger and one pasta to share. Here's specifically what we ordered: -Thai Iced Tea (x2) -Spicy Calamari -Massaman Burger -Red Curry Bolognese There were sooo many drinks to choose from & we were very tempted to try but nothing can beat a classic Thai Iced Tea! We both got one & it was good! Not the best either of us has ever had but we also didn't expect it to be either since it's a Thai fusion spot. Not bad though... creamy! We had to order the spicy calamari because honestly, it's a must every time we go out to eat... doesn't matter where hahaha. Biggest rings of calamari both of us have seen. The calamari was a bit chewy & could've used some salt. The sweet chili house mayo sauce it came with did help a lot. The lime it came with was pretty much just decoration. Already precut & no juice unfortunately. 6.5/10. The Massaman Burger & the Red Curry Bolognese arrived to us at the same time and we tried the pasta first. We probably should've tried the burger first but oh well, next time! To us, the red curry bolognese was the most disappointing dish we ordered tonight. The sauce was super watery & all I personally could taste was tomato, nothing else. Salt + seasoning was definitely needed. I felt like this dish was very weak & wasn't tasty. Only took one bite & left the rest. Now, as for the burger... much better than the pasta. Still thought the curry needed salt but I can see the vision! The burger is already cut in half, so perfect for sharing. I liked that the burger had red onions, pickles, + supposedly crispy shallots? They added a nice crunch! I think they actually put potato chips in our burger, instead of crispy shallots lol. Not exactly sure if it was potato chips but definitely was not crispy shallots. Either way, still appreciated the extra crunch. I dipped a little bit of the house sweet chili mayo sauce from the calamari & found it to be a nice combo. Overall, not a bad spot to grab a burger! The food arrived pretty fast, we were in and out in less than an hour which was impressive considering how packed it got with the dinner rush. I don't think I'd come here often but would definitely come back again. Presentations of the food were nice but taste-wise, the food fell a little short. I was expecting a bit more umami and oomph. Parking: meter street parking

    Creamy tom yum with shrimp
    Katie D.

    The fusion dishes were incredibly unique and full of flavor. I highly recommend trying the small plates--they were absolutely delicious. The scallion fries stood out as a creative and memorable dish. Service was fast and efficient, but the restaurant fills up quickly, so a reservation is definitely recommended since the space is on the smaller side. The drinks were also a bit limited as they didn't have a full bar: wine, beer or sake. However, it was a unique twist on cocktails adding sake. One note: don't underestimate the spice level-- even dishes marked with just one pepper can pack quite a kick. The pasta, in particular, was much spicier than I expected.

    Mango sticky rice
    Evelyn W.

    Came here on New Year's Eve and it was fantastic. The service and ambience are great, but the food was incredible! Everything came quickly and all of them were delicious. It was so exciting to try a new place and love every single menu item we tried. - The Massaman burger had an amazing balance of flavors and textures to it. Definitely want to come back to try more burgers. - The crispy scallion fries were incredible, I wasn't expecting much but they were so good. It's how I wish radish cakes would taste at dim sum, if that makes sense. - The green curry pasta was great, another great balance of textures and spice, the choice by the restaurant to go with rigatoni as the shape was excellent. - The mango sticky rice was perhaps the only thing that left something to be desired. The rice wasn't quite sticky enough and I personally prefer the dish a touch saltier, this dish was simply sweet (but not too sweet!)

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    Food tastes great and the vibe is upscale. I liked the Thai tea. Be prepared for small portions.

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    Avenue Kitchen + Bar

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    3.8
    (150 reviews)
    0.7 mi

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    Rosebud Bar & Kitchen

    3.9
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    0.6 mi
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    Oak Bistro

    4.7
    (134 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    What a fun little hidden gem!!! Sat at the bar in between lunch and dinner. Good selection of beer…read more The food was really excellent! We tried the artichoke potato fritter things which were quite good. The Old Bay Fried Oysters were super good as were the duck toasts! Definitely going back to try the potato pave and the burger. Service as great also, bartender was very attentive!

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    Mr Bartley's Burger Cottage

    3.6
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    65 years in business

    Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is a Harvard Square institution that opened in 1960 and has not needed…read moreto reinvent itself since, which is its own kind of statement. We walked into a room where the walls are covered in memorabilia and every table is labeled with the name of a famous person who has sat there, giving the space a personality that no amount of designed ambiance can replicate. It feels like a place with genuine history rather than a place performing one. The burgers are the reason to come and they hold up after more than six decades without apology. The patties are thick and cooked to order, with medium being the right call for maximum juiciness. The creative topping combinations across the named burgers give you a range of directions to go depending on your mood. The Masshole is a natural starting point for a first visit, and the build your own option is worth knowing about if you want to go a more specific route. The portions are large enough that leaving satisfied is essentially guaranteed. The onion rings are a great choice of side for good reason, crispy and well seasoned in a way that holds up alongside the burger rather than competing with it, and the sweet potato fries are a strong alternative if you want something slightly less heavy. The frappes and shakes are worth ordering if you want something to wash it all down, and the raspberry lime Rickey is a summer ready drink with a refreshing taste. Service is straightforward and efficient, fitting the no-nonsense energy of a busy burger joint that has been handling crowds for decades. The staff moves quickly and knows the menu inside out, helping first timers navigate the extensive list of named burgers without hesitation. For a classic burger experience in Harvard Square that delivers on history, flavor, and personality, Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage remains a landmark worth every bit of its reputation.

    I'll be honest, I had high hopes for this place. After seeing it online and just how it's an old…read moreschool vibe, been open for a long time. I was impressed upon arrival, seeing the cool menu and interior. Knowing that many celebrities had eaten here! But then the food came out and we were a little disappointed. I ordered the D-Luxe and my boyfriend got the Bill Burr. We also started with soups, clam chowder and chili. The soups were good. Fries were really good! The burgers looked good, but then we took a bite. We both got medium, but usually that means pink...not raw. I'm not even lying my burger felt like I was eating raw meat. The meat was still super soft and shredded like. I get pink, but not raw. I was nervous I'd be sick after to be honest. I hate seeing pictures of people's bitten into food online but I felt the need to post it for reference... It's too bad because the vibes were great and everything, and maybe next time it'll be better, but I'd definitely say medium or medium well...

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    Mr Bartley's Burger Cottage
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