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    3.6 (523 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    $3 Smashburger
    Michelle M.

    What's better than a late night smashburger for $3 and a PBR for $2?! Boston Burger Company offers this deal from 10:30pm to 12:30am and prices like this are hard to come by. You can get all you can eat smash burgers dine-in, and let me tell you, they're good!!!!! The sauce that comes on it is so yummy. Burgers are smaller so you could eat 2 if you're hungry. Lots of students come here and they had the PATS game playing so it was deff a vibe!

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    Gabe A.

    Came here for the $3 smash burgers after 10pm and this place did not disappoint. I'd recommend getting there early -- tables filled up very quick even for a weekday night. Servers were nice and got our orders sent out fast. I was expecting the burgers to be of lesser quality considering the price, but they were so delicious. While it wasn't any crazy new flavor I haven't tasted before at a burger joint, every ingredient (especially the sauce!) was great. I would've wished for the buns to have been toasted more, but that didn't stop me from eating four of them. Definitely a spot I would come back to when visiting Boston for a late night meal and vibey bar-like atmosphere.

    Garlic parm Fries
    Lonnie S.

    I was happy to have trued this iconic burger spot. Cool spot, and we went off-peak hours, so we got a good booth. Burgers were solid; we want smash burger style. I would have a hard time not getting the Roots Burger again. We asked to try a couple sauces on the side too, that was no problem, and they were all great. The FRIES! Get the fries. They were amazing. If I were to give the restaurant feedback I'd say cut down on menu items, to find more ways to feature those fries-they were great. On a note I don't typically talk to much about: Service was great, snd super professional. I watched them de-escalate a group of Karens, who were a party of twelve, had reservations, but were upset they weren't being sat together when they arrived two hours early...

    The Strawberry Shortcake shake under the cake
    Chris T.

    We popped in because we saw the owners vid reels on socials. Had to try and must say it was worth it! Now the staff who were on the night we went were both super nice and tried to get everyone's orders and drinks out efficiently, mad house with college crowd late night. Glad we went on a Sunday, wasn't as crowded when we got there, then the groups starting flowing in. Ofc we went for their new promo specific to Cambridge's location! I must say, very impressed, for $2 you get full 1/4lb patty smash burgers with onions, pickles, cheese on a burger bun that tastes and textually almost like Hawaiian king bread that everyone knows. Plus 1000 island dressing. They were all well seasoned, easy to eat and yes we each put down 3 each (saved our stomachs for this). The strawberry shortcake the lady wanted, cake was good, not dry, and the shake was tasty tho a bit sweet for me but as long as she's happy! That strawberry shortcake cost more then our $2 burgers combined haha Either way will be coming back with more friends to this location! The bathrooms however, least tonight, were wet slippery and messy but kind of expected for the crowd that would be here later in the night.

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    Jeffrey H.

    Their $2 smash burger deal after 10pm is awesome! ***Must buy a minimum of 1 $2 PBR per person*** Great value and the burgers are very cheesy with a good serving of thousand Island dressing, onions, and 2 pickles. They are uniform and the buns are toasted! Service is good, but they are short staffed during the hours of 10pm and 1am, I have been multiple times now and it's 1-2 people running the bar and all the tables. When it gets busy, sometimes it takes a while to be seated, put your order in, or cash out. Otherwise, it is lively and often has a lot of energy there! Just beware when the college students are around, you will be waiting since they pack the place quick!

    Killer Bee with sweet potato fries
    Kurt F.

    Stopped here on a recommendation for a good burger. Had the Killer Bee burger which was juicy, big and dripping bbq sauce. The onion rings had a good crunchy coating while the onions were still crisp. This thing was big! Friendly staff gave some good pointers as this menu has a lot of great sounding options - cardiac stoppers (in a good way)!! We definitely come back next time I'm in town.

    $2 smashburgers
    Lizzie Y.

    Oh man, I haven't been to Boston Burger Company in a minute! I used to frequent the location in Fenway a few years ago and have not thought to go in a while. We decided to take a trip to Cambridge tonight for their $2 smash burger special that is available from 10pm-1am, daily! You do need to order a drink (doesn't have to be alcoholic) to get this deal for the burgers. ***$2 smash burgers are only offered at the Cambridge location*** We ended up ordering 6 smash burgers, a ginger ale, & a strawberry shortcake milkshake. The milkshakes from here could totally be meals themselves haha. The strawberry shortcake milkshake comes with a shortcake on top of the cup with lots of whipped cream. The smash burgers were great! Loved the cheese, onions, and pickles it came with. Much better than getting McDonald's, especially for the price of $2/each! I would definitely come back again for the smash burger deal. It cannot be beat for the price. If you need to go to the bathroom, I would avoid. The floors were very slippery because there was a bunch of water on the floor & was quite dirty.

    Chicken Caesar Fries
    Isabella C.

    Solid burger spot. I wasn't super impressed with my burger but the caesar fries were delicious! Service was decent, and the vibe was casual and warm, and I like that they're open late.

    Nelson R.

    Came to celebrate mine and my buddy's bday. Food was pretty good just have to remind yourself that parking is limited and on a timer. Will def be back for the smash burger/ beer special.

    Samantha P.

    City feeling burger place right off of Harvard Square! Everyone was very kind and the service was extremely quick. We had two burgers and it was delicious, thought definitely a little hard to eat because it was so big haha. The chips are really good as well. We went on a weekend so it was quite busy- very lively atmosphere and the restaurant is open (no windows) so its a nice breath of fresh air while enjoying a meal. Love this place!

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    Chris M.

    They have a variety of hamburgers. I had a hamburger called a burger bomb. I sat at the bar where I was presented with a menu upon sitting down. That's one way to make sure I am there for food not just a beer. The bartender asked me if I wanted my burger smashed or traditional. Smashed is two thin patties while traditional is a thicker burger. The smashed is 5.00 more. I went with the traditional version. The burger bomb had peppers, mushrooms, onions and cheese. It was delicious and if I had the chance, I would recommend it. I also had onion rings At 10.00, I thought they were overprced. I would return again if I were in the mood for a cheeseburger. Just remember to bring your wallet.

    Abigail M.

    Pretty solid burger option that I'm glad I tried, but I'm not super inclined to eat here again. The food was good, but there are better options. The bruschetta fries were really good and I liked that unique approach and variety of loaded fries! The burgers though is kind of what brings this down for me. Our server was nice, made a lot of jokes, and was super personable, but he didn't write anything down and went off memory to take our orders, causing him to forget toppings and/or give us entirely wrong sides. The burgers were still good though, we left satisfied! The food is good and all, but there are better options around.

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    Wonderful service by Maria! Couldn't skip the Nashville Chicken sammich! Such a classy, not too greasy with a perfect hint of spice ‍

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    Thank you, Alison, for the five star review. We hope to see you soon.

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    This place is like the best fever dream come to life in the form of delicious foods that make your mouth water.

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    Food is very heavy, pretty big sizes but not the best quality. Not a big deal but frights are extra and are pretty good.

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    Black Ruby - Khao Soi Burger

    Black Ruby

    4.5(120 reviews)
    1.1 miPorter Square
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    I was excited to try Black Ruby on my recent trip to Boston and made a res for noon on a Saturday…read more Definitely would recommend making a res as there were only bar seats for walk ins when I went. We shared the Tom Yum Shrimp Pasta and Massaman Curry Burger. Both were pretty good but the pasta was delicious. Loved the spicy creamy tom yum inspired sauce that paired well with the fettuccine pasta, shaved parmesan, and tender shrimp. The sauce was really flavorful with a nice spicy kick that was mellowed out with cream. So so good and very addicting. The burger was ok but came out a little lukewarm even though it was sent out super quickly once we ordered. The curry sauce was yummy but the burger itself was a bit dry and bland and the fact that it wasn't hot didn't really help the flavor. I also got the Thai coconut coffee which was ok the sweeter side but nice to have to drink alongside the pasta. Would come back just for the pasta and maybe try an app or 2. The burger was a pass for me but definitely worth a try for creative Thai fusion food in Cambridge.

    I came here for dinner recently and had a lovely time! If you're going around peak dinner times…read more(6-8pm), I highly recommend reservations. Service was really quick and polite. I got their lemongrass shrimp ceviche and their green curry grilled beef rigatoni + their mango sticky rice colada to drink. The shrimp ceviche came out beautifully presented and a good portion. While I wish there was a bit more of the lemongrass flavor (I didn't really taste the lemongrass in it at all), it wasn't bad. The green curry rigatoni was really creamy, rich, and such a delicious fusion dish. However, I did think that their steak was a bit too tough and overdone. Their mango sticky rice colada drink was SO good. Overall, absolutely amazing and I will have to come back to try their burgers!

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    Boston Burger - Somerville - Spicy Pterodactyl Wings

    Boston Burger - Somerville

    3.8(1k reviews)
    1.9 miDavis Square
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    Came for dinner with my friends on a Sunday. We were seated right away. We decided to start out…read morewith some Mac n cheese egg rolls- which were great and held us over until our burgers came out. Two of us got the roots burger- bacon, jalapeños, cheese sauce, tater tots and the usual burger toppings. Love the toppings and the flavor combo. The burger itself was ok. I've definitely had better but it wasn't bad. It's silly they're served with chips and baked beans or Cole slaw instead of fries. Really didn't end up needing either in the end barely finished my burger. The milkshake was a good finisher I took most of it home and finished it later on but it as a good milkshake. And they have really extra milkshakes that have like three in one dessert vibes lol. They sound good in theory but it's a lot. Overall a decent burger place in Boston!

    A must-try burger place for burger enthusiasts! This is a very casual but solid spot to grab a…read moreburger, with a very extensive menu and lots of combos for everyone's taste. I LOVED my gravy train burger- the cheese curds were thick, salty, and had a nice bite and smothered in gravy with a thick patty. Our service was great too! Super welcoming workers and shout out to our waiter Ryan. He was really friendly and I couldn't be happier with our experience. A cozy spot in Davis Square, and it has me already thinking of my next burger!

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    Josephine - Cacio nara pizza

    Josephine

    3.9(155 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    The steak and cheese we went for was unbelievable. Great. Walked in, was so excited to belly up…read more Get a couple beers at the bar. Sit down. Ready to go. Our bartender greeted us like we didn't belong. We went for the steak and cheese and she never mentioned it. She was an older woman. We were appalled on the confusion when we walked in. There was no one at the bar the entire time we were there. But we were approached a few time with negative and bad attitude. My brother asked for an iced coffee. Let it be known it was brunch. " she told him she couldn't make that happen " after an hour of waiting for the special "steak and cheese ". That was fire but also not in the menu and not told to us about on the special. During a confusing right and wrong conversation with the bartender we found out there were actually specials that she was never going to show or speak to us about. Little hide and seek. I liked it. The best part was when we asked to put the golf on the television "I have to ask the manager." That never came to fruition. We finally found the guy after 3 rounds of testimonies. Let's remember there is no one else at the bar. Finally we are finishing up and my brother has half of his steak and cheese left. "Can I take this in a box "? The bartender says. "Give me a minute I'm busy ". The answer she gave for every single small request we had at this great restaurant. Water. "Give me a minute ". Order food "give me a minute " can we close out "give me ten minutes ". Thankfully this awesome younger guy was right there at every move when we needed him. Super professional, on top of his stuff and fun guy. Going to say at the end of the day. The steak and cheese was fire. Atmosphere was on point. But this one woman ruined the literal entire experience. Made the outing feel like a chore. Thanks , Joe

    Well, I saw a picture of the dry aged burger of a yelp review. The picture drew me into taste this…read moreburger . I made it a destination lunch intent. Beautiful bar counter, long bat for seating and many tables inside and outside nice covered seating . I ordered the burger and the description of ingredients drew me in further to taste this burger . Foscia bread, Muenster cheez, onion jam, aioli. The roll was perfect softness but toasted. Nice thick dry aged beef burger, the melted cheese , onion jam, aioli mayo all worked together and a dip by me in ketchup. I did get a dry aged beef taste vs a regular beef burger... but not enough to say it was a differentiator . This was an outstanding burger . I consider this one of my top favorite burgers in Boston area. I ordered the hash browns and they were left off my plate, but eventually arrived . They took the hash brown costs off my bill... I ate the hash browns after the burger was gone . These hard fried potato blend was outstanding taste . I would have like a drizzle of pink sea salt or custom made ketchup blend. When you serve a terrific burger, outstanding g hash browns... why not a chef blend of a honey ketchup with special ingredients or spices. Even the pickle was great and just enough and tasted like a slice of a grillo's type dill pickle not a jar Heinz pickle . The Maine lunch beer pint was a perfect beverage pairing. Overall excellent lunch, great service. Nice vibes as a restaurant in a high end Hotel with elegant appearance, seating, well dressed groomed staff. The other menu selections all sound enticing to try... but 20.00 for that burger was reasonable. I will be back . They offer valet parking as part of the hotel. There is on street parking and side street parking. I wanted roasted Brussels on menu as an add on option. I highly recommend to the chef to step it up with a homemade ketchup.

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    Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - They still have the diner car!!!

    Rosebud Bar & Kitchen

    3.9(800 reviews)
    1.7 miDavis Square
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    I was impressed with this place once I overcame my surprise this is not a stand alone diner car…read more I ordered the bacon cheeseburger since it is a signature dish. It was tasty, greasy (in a good way), and the spiced fries were a nice change up. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine which was priced quite reasonably. This place has a stealthy good selection of craft beers on tap. Look forward to returning here again.

    Walked in on day after thanksgiving for brunch, and this place was relatively quiet. We got an…read moreamazing booth seating, but really wanted their fancy bus seating which gives a classic diner feel to the restaurant. TL;DR - if you are from Bombay, are craving that specific Bombay Chinese food taste, and Vada Pav - look no further - this is the place. Most of their staff are fellow Mumbaikars - shout out to Shiv, Dhvani, and Ronak! Shiv, our server was friendly and our hungry table got straight to ordering which included a flavor packed and well priced Lychee Martini ($10), Masala Chai Hot Toddy ($12), and Spicy 'Lil Rita ($12) - being the best one! Food included some well name dishes like Kashmiri Deviled Eggs ($12), Vada Pav ($12), Rasam Risotto ($15), Butter Chicken Pot Pie ($20), Chicken Steak with Makhani Sauce ($18), Street Fried Noodles ($16), and Penne Pasta with Chicken for the kiddos. Food just hits the right spots and is very flavorful, extremely well seasoned, and perfectly spiced. Interiors and their bar is very inviting. Noise levels during our stay were on the lower end. Service was excellent. What was refreshing was they didn't charge us any automatic gratuity even for our large group - but absolutely deserved a generous one! Highly highly recommend if flavorful food is your thing!

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    Oak Bistro - Sriracha Buttermilk Fried Oysters

    Oak Bistro

    4.7(140 reviews)
    0.8 miInman Square

    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!

    Wow talk about a hidden gem!…read more I hadn't heard much about this place so I wasn't sure what to expect-- located in Inman square with nearby limited street parking (there's a metered lot on Springfield street nearby!), Oak Bistro is a medium sized restaurant with a simple but chic decor and true focus on hospitality. When we came in we were greeted and our coats were taken and put away. They have rotating specials that our server walked us through. We ordered all three of the mock tails on the menu -- Odin's Oracle was a sparkling elderflower and passion fruit drink, the Northern Rose was fruity with a slight thick cream of coconut base (and the tables favorite!) and the last drink was a warm ginger drink. They all came out looking beautiful. For food, we started with the Halloumi Cheese which was delicious and perfect for sharing (comes with four pieces), then tried the Blueberry Ricotta Cornbread (really well made and yummy but needed a little more butter spread) and the fried burrata (huge serving of burrata with balsamic, fig jam, warm bread, just as good as it sounds). We tried the Braised Short Rib Croquettes which were stuffed with short rib and topped with sooo much yummy cheese. We also had the Pappardelle braised shore rib Ragu which was truly delicious-- would highly recommend. For dessert we tried a special menu bread pudding which was a perfect end to the night. Our leftovers came perfectly packaged in little baggies with dish names and dates written on them which is so cute and thoughtful! Overall I would order everything we got again and was so pleasantly surprised by the caliber of food at Oak Bistro-- get in and try it before it gets too popular!

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    Mr Bartley's Burger Cottage

    Mr Bartley's Burger Cottage

    3.6(1.4k reviews)
    0.2 miHarvard Square
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    This is an institution known for their burgers and milkshakes. Not sure why the ratings aren't…read morebetter because it's one of my favorite places to eat in Harvard Square! I haven't had a real solid burger in forever, until now. Nothing fancy, just a really good classic burger with perfect proportions ( not that smash burger stuff). Good size of meat too. I also really enjoyed the onion rings. Not overly greasy. Only thing is that it does get really busy, especially at the peak of lunch and can get really loud inside too. I'm promising myself to get a milkshake next time!

    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.

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