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    Lychee Lemonade
    Joey W.

    Great for large groups as there's a decent amount of space! Mediterranean plate - the standard hummus and pita - it was decent. Soft pretzels - the pretzels were soft and chewy and the dip was good. Lychee lemonade - extremely sweet. So sweet that I only took two sips and left it there. Pan seared salmon - it was seared very well. It was plated on a bed of bok choy because I did not want rice. The sweet and spicy chili glaze was perfectly balanced. Seasoned fries - the fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was topped with Parmesan.

    Creme brûlée
    Stephanie B.

    I've been to Glass House twice now and here are my thoughts: The good - Beautiful space - close to Kendall Square - good sized portions The just ok - food is just ok, I've tried a few things now and it's all ok, nothing I would go out of my way to go get or have a craving for - rigatoni was under seasoned and desperately needed salt - creme brûlée was advertised as "passion fruit" but had 0 passion fruit flavor, it was tasty but just basic flavor wise - service is also just ok, staff is very laid back which can be a good thing, but also means no one was really checking on us, someone in our party was unhappy with their meal but it took so long for the server to come back that they just gave up on saying anything about it, drinks were empty and no one came by to ask about refills despite the place being empty Overall this is a nice place for a "fancier" meal at a price point that will get you bang for your buck.

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    Alice D.

    Came here on a Friday evening for an early dinner and the place was pretty quiet - there is a ton of seating, but not many parties occupied the space. By the time we left, the vibe was similar and it wasn't super lively. The hostess wasn't super friendly upon entering and when I was brought to my table (the other member of my party had gotten here before me), she just walked in a direction, didn't wait for me, and just walked away before I even got to the table. Very strange. Our waiter wasn't particularly helpful either - either he wasn't very experienced or didn't care, but he was a little standoff-ish. The menu was pretty self-explanatory so it wasn't a big deal and we got our orders in quite quickly. The drink was really nice in my opinion - I'm a fan of citrus so the Juniper Goddess was really pleasant. The chowder was great, tons of clam and a large portion size. The octopus was precut which was nice and cooked well, not too chewy and the sauce it came with tasted nice as well. My main entree was nice as well, the salmon being super tender and the sauce it coming with complimenting the fish well. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good. The price was a little steep honestly and the service didn't make up for it though. I probably wouldn't come back unless it was someone else's choice, but I will say the food was super delicious at least!

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    Kirtana S.

    Love the vibe here! Got drinks twice here and loved the rosemary spritz the best. The cauliflower buffalo wings and the Brussel sprouts are great. The fries are a great pairing.

    Ahi Tuna Tostadas
    Claire B.

    Had a lovely date night @glasshouse450 . Very modern decorations and plenty of event space. The service was phenomenal and the food came out extremely quickly. As part of Dine Out Boston, there was a three-course dinner special for $41 a person which I would say is extremely reasonable. We each ordered different things for each of the courses, but recommend the ahi tuna tostadas as the appetizer, the chicken breast as the main, and the crème brûlée as the dessert. The other options were acceptable but nothing too outstanding. On Fridays, they have beer and seltzer flights. We also ordered two cocktails that were lovely as well. Will definitely return on another occasion to try the regular menu. Drinks: 8/10 Food: 7.2/10 Ambiance: 7.5/10 Overall Experience: 7.7/10

    Fish tacos
    Katie G.

    What upsets me more than a restaurant that has an identity and tried to encapsulate that, but fails, is a mediocre restaurant with no identity whatsoever. The menu is all over the place and there's no real 'specialty' to look out for. I chose the fish tacos specifically because of the food-to-price ratio. The flavors were fine, but the fish was a bit dense (as in not flakey). There was enough to bring home. The pretzels were good, but I'm not even sure I can credit this positive to the restaurant because they openly admit that they're not the ones who make them. The cheese sauce, which I presume the restaurant did make, was awful--watery and more beer than cheese. Let's be honest. Places like these stay open because bosses in the areas take their employees and put the bill on the company. For that purpose, it is fine. Everyone can find something they want (if only up to that vague "new American" food standard). But I wouldn't go here for any other purpose.

    Salmon entree
    Joseph L.

    Very solid choice for group events. Great drinks, good food, and a wonderful outdoor area with games (Jenga and pingpong), a gas fireplace, ample seating and lounge chairs. Drink selections were slightly limited, and we wished there was a larger TV monitor in the dining area.

    Thai beef salad
    Greg W.

    Glass house is a great place to grab a few drinks and appetizers with your friends after work or during one of their many special events. We've eaten there a few times and attended their Oktoberfest (which was phenomenal btw... put it on your calendar for 2019). They really excel in the beer and tap selection, as I would expect from a tap house. They have a variety of offerings and rotate taps fairly regularly based on the brewery release schedules. If I were rating them on the drinks alone I'd give them 4 stars. The food is where I have mixed emotions. The food itself is not bad or poorly executed, the appetizers are a good value and well executed, but the entrees are overpriced for what you get. The Thai Beef Salad is a great example where the flavors were quite good and fresh, but you got maybe 3 small pieces of meat. I'm not expecting an 8 oz sirloin or anything, but for the price it seemed a bit lean on the meat (pun intended). Their food is well-executed and plated with a lot of thought and skill, but each time when we paid it felt a bit high because of the food costs. That said, we have not had anything bad there but I feel from a value perspective this is one of the lower values we've been to since moving to Boston (at this price point). Please note that while most people would view 3 stars as a bad rating, I actually like the Glass House a lot and have been there multiple times. However, for the price point paid for food, there are other places I think that offer better value for the price point.

    Charcuterie and burrata with friend green tomatoes
    Katie E.

    Cute local spot in Kendall square with lovely outdoor seating, some fun bar games and and a nice interior with a funky central bar. We started off with the charcuterie board and burrata with fried green tomatoes, both were the highlights of the meal. The pasta we shared next was mediocre, but they brought it out already split into two portions which is always a nice touch. Staff was friendly and brought over an adorable rose gold bowl of water for my pup who was sitting on the patio with us. We split a bottle of rosé, but will be going back to try some of the many creative and tasty looking cocktails they have on their menu. Overall this is a nice spot with plenty of options, but nothing phenomenal compared to some of Cambridge's other incredible eats.

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    Had a solid meal. Excellent cocktails and good service. Charred octopus and the salmon were the stars of the food. We will be back.

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