Great atmosphere for catching up with friends. Very limited variety in food but I guess it's more of a drinks and tapas place. The food was decent but a little on the pricier side and doesn't fill you up very much. Great service though. read more

Good food and service, somewhat of a hole-in-the-wall kind of place with a cozy ambience.

The ambience inside was cozy and homey feeling- perfect for an intimate date night or a fun night out with friends. I loved their menu which focus on japanese style small plates. The sesame salad was fresh and had a great portion, fish katsu was slightly dry but the tartar sauce was a good compliment. I found the ribs to be lacking in flavor - basically tasted like barbecue sauce and the meat was not very tender. Liked the mushroom and tofu dish which had a great crunch from the crispy garlic. Service was not exceptionally bad or good. Interested to come back ot see how their daily specials change. read more

Great service, delicious & interesting cocktails, yummy food! I want to go back for the tuna. Super fresh tasting and satisfying. LOVED the Ginger icecream cookie. Unreal. read more

I have been eyeing this place for a while now since I regularly walk past it. This is an adorable small restaurant with nice vibes and a super friendly staff. All the food I tried was tasty and fresh. I was too excited to eat that I only took a picture of dessert (oops). I really enjoyed the fried rice, sake chicken, and the miso pork belly. We ended with dessert to get the ~full~ experience and WOW it was so comforting I wanted to cry from happiness. I highly recommend checking out this place and treating yoself to a nice meal! read more

Judy's Bay - Strawberry tapioca and peach mango sorbet - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

SOOO good! Everything was amazing. I am still dreaming of the lobster roe pasta. I came with a group of 4 and we all agreed this was our favorite meal in the Boston area. The ribs and pork belly were both cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. I'm usually not a dessert person but we ordered 5 desserts for the 4 of us because they sounded delicious and they did not disappoint! The strawberry tapioca was my favorite but all 3 were great and not too sweet. Can't wait to visit again!! read more

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Lobster pasta's sauce was broken. Portion/ taste and price does not match. You can cook their appetizers for very cheap at home. But I Do recommend scallop and uni, good quality, pretty fresh. But I do not recommend any hot dishes from Judy's bay. Drinks are not well mixed, unbalanced. read more

I really enjoyed the ambiance of the place, as they had a fire going and it was very cozy. The service was fast and staff were friendly. My favorite dishes were the scallops and oyster mushroom appetizer. read more

Judy's Bay - Scallops, very good! - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The place was small and pretty busy. The food was great. I went with a parry of 4 and ordered 8 plates to share. It was the perfect amount. We all enjoyed our time here read more

Dropped by here after dinner to catch up with some friends, so I unfortunately didn't have much room to try many things on the menu! I settled on the pork dumplings, of which I actually expected a gyoza situation but was surprised with the juiciest wontons in a broth! You just don't get homemade wontons with sufficient meat filling like this at a restaurant and I enjoyed having a taste of home while on a business trip. The Ginger Remedy mocktail was refreshing, and even the options to choose a non-alcoholic drink is great as not many restaurants offer them as far as I've seen. Host and servers were friendly and it's a chill spot to grab some bites, have a few nice drinks and to catch up with friends or bring a date! Atmosphere is super cozy. Can't wait to come back with more of an appetite! read more

Judy's Bay - Pork dumplings & Ginger Remedy Mocktail - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've been looking for a good go-to Izakaya in the Greater Boston Area and then Judy's Bay came along! A cozy, intimate yet vibey spot, the ambience suits any occasion; it's a great spot for groups of friends, family gatherings, and dates. The service is phenomenal as well. The tapas are great for sharing and fairly priced. I'd recommend the Lobster Roe Pasta and the Negitoro Rice. For dessert, the Strawberry Tapioca Dessert is a great choice as I've never seen this on another Izakaya menu. Would highly recommend checking out this New-England inspired Izakaya! read more

Judy's Bay is Greater Boston's newest hidden gem and I can't recommend this spot enough. It's incredible value for the quality of food and service that you're getting if you come here. After hearing months of rave reviews, I finally came in for a birthday dinner and wow this place surpassed all expectations. The food was absolutely phenomenal and our server was the sweetest human alive. I'd give this restaurant 6 out of 5 stars, if that were possible. If there's anything to take away from this post, it's that the food is super fresh and of the highest quality. We ordered the uni nigiri, shishito peppers, oyster mushrooms + cauliflower, crab fried rice, miso-glazed pork belly, watercress salad, steamed mussels, and the black sesame ice cream. Everything had a great umami twist - ranging from fragrant sesame oil to buttery gochujang sauce. For drinks, we ordered "The Herbalist", "Yuzu Spritz", and "Premium Sake Flight." The drinks were perfectly mixed - not too sweet, not too spirit forward. The bartender also walked us through the sake flight and I loved each one that I sampled. I'm not usually a huge sake fan, but I loved every sip that I took. I'm already looking forward to my next meal here. You won't regret trying it :) read more

Finally got to try our new neighbor Judy's Bay for take-out tonight. With two unvaccinated under 5 kids we are limited in our dining out these days. I had high hopes and they were exceeded. Beautiful presentation (yes, for takeout), excellent quality and inventive delicious dishes. We had the salmon sashimi, Maine uni, dumplings, sake chicken fried rice and pork belly. Not a weak dish in the bunch and exceedingly good food. This should be a destination restaurant for people not in the area. Truly impressive. read more

Fabulous dining experience! The staff was so kind and thoughtful, took our jackets for us. It's also one of the only restaurants around with a cozy fireplace! Everything we ate was delicious and the flavor combinations are unique. Great options for mock tails and the mochi is unbelievable! read more

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What a knockout! This hidden gem is the perfect spot for delicious food, amazing ambiance, and superb service. Ordered a variety of dishes but my favorites were the pork belly, lobster roe pasta with Maine uni, and tuna sashimi. A simple, tasteful, yet elevated menu. Compliments to the chef! Perfect spot for date night and don't forget the sake! read more

Judy's Bay - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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When I tell you that this lobster roe pasta with added lobster meat changed my life...I literally felt the chemicals in my brain change. This dish has got to be top 5 foods I've ever eaten, and I'm from the nyc area. It wasn't heavy even though it's butter/cream based, the lobster was fresh and succulent, and the flavor was immaculate. So worth it. read more

Judy's Bay - Lobster Roe Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Sadly very disappointed. Limited menu and the lobster pasta was odd tasting. Lobster in it was tasty but the pasta sauce was really weird tasting. Not sure what it was about it. The dumplings were very very bland. And it's expensive. The pasta was $43! Nice staff but disappointing. read more

Cozy, intimate, unique menu, great food. Great date spot! Highly recommend the pork belly and kimchi! Service was also great.

This review is a few months delayed so caveat that my memory is somewhat hazy. Partner and I were very excited to try this place and came with a good appetite, but left feeling it was just "okay" especially for the value. Oyster mushrooms were delicious but the lobster roe pasta was nauseatingly creamy. I opted to add crab and uni for an extra $17 which I hoped would add more complex flavors but all I could taste was butter. The space was cute and servers were nice so I'd be open to giving it another try. read more

I've been excited to try this place and was able to snag an impromptu reservation on a Sunday evening. It's a really cute and cozy place with great food and service. The gochujang butter Maine mussels, shishito peppers, and the lobster roe uni (sea urchin) pasta were delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

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I'm absolutely in love with this restaurant. It's a cozy neighborhood spot, with interesting/delicious dishes, and great service that makes you feel at home. The lobster roe pasta is stupid good, a must-order every time. I love trying things I normally wouldn't order here, with the trust that if they've put it on their menu, it's probably for a good reason. I haven't been disappointed yet. Also, def save room for dessert-the house made mochi is a real treat! read more

I came here from out of town with a group of 7 old friends to catch up. Judy's Bay was WONDERFUL!! Atmosphere Quite spacious inside for a place that looks small on the outside! It has clean, modern lines with wooden furniture, a beautiful ceiling and really nice floors. Great details throughout from the mini-Boston mural to the luscious plants to the stylish bar. Good beats for the soundtrack of your meal. I also really like the cheerful Japanese paper lamp waving in the breeze outside that you see once you get to the restaurant. Bar I'm not a big drinker but the bar has a nice selection and I enjoyed my cocktail, which was the yuzu spritz. My boyfriend had a flight of sake. Drinks were yummy! Definitely get a couple drink to pair with your dinner! Made for good vibes. FOOD FOOD FOOD I can truly say that every dish was delicious but here are my shoutouts: Uni Squid Pasta with Crab - we just knew this was going to be a good one so put in 3 orders between 7 people and the bowls were basically licked clean. It was sooo good. Creamy, crabby perfection. Miso Ribs - Juicy, saucy ribs. All that was left was a pile of bones. Meat basically fell of the bone. Sesame Salad - ok I know a salad is not usually very exciting but this was an *exceptionally* good salad which we were happy to get to break up the richness of the rest of our dishes. The salad greens were SO fresh and the light sesame dressing was just the right amount for optimal tastiness. We also got the watercress, oyster mushrooms, pork belly, monkfish, mussels and sake chicken. It was all AMAZING! The portions were also quite generous compared to other restaurants doing a similar style of food. We were stuffed and unfortunately didn't get to try to dessert which I have heard is a speciality! I can't wait for my best opportunity to come back to Judy's bay and try the rest of the menu. I will be back any chance I get. read more

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I've been anticipating dining at this little hole in the wall for some time and was fortunate enough to snag a last minute table for a Friday night. Parking is hard to find as it's all street and you'd have to park a few blocks on Broadway to find meters. This little restaurant is nestled in a tight residential area with limited parking. My date was late so I wasn't given a table until we were all present. The inside was cozy with a warm fireplace and dim but warm lighting. It felt clean and welcoming, masks were worn by staff and guests. So finally, we were seated by the long bar and since we forgot our IDs, we couldn't try any of the drinks. Next time. We ordered: * tuna sashimi (6/10) I know it's not a sushi restaurant but for the price, it shouldn't be chewy and cut so small. Wasn't fishy but wasn't special. * miso ribs (10/10) we wish there was more. Just the right amount of salt, sweet, and tenderness. It wasn't falling off the bone but had little bite, which was perfect. Ribs are often a little dry but this was just right. Should've ordered four! * pork dumplings (5/10) the skin was nice but some were undercooked. This was the most disappointing dish since it's an Asian restaurant, at least the filling should be well seasoned and some fatty pork should be used. The filling was dry and the addition of shiso leaf didn't help its case. * fried rice with miso pork belly (6/10) it has the feel and taste of home cooked fried rice. The rice itself was rather bland but the pork belly was decent. The marinade was tasty but the rice needed more than just garlic, scallion, Carrot. The soft poached egg deserves a gold medal. All in all, the food was never heavy or over seasoned but a part of me thinks it resembles too much of a home cooked meal where it isn't spectacular. It feels basic but I'd eat it because I'm hungry. It was also an expensive meal but I'd go back just for the miso ribs. Avg score 67% read more

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The service was very good and there is enough space between parties. The dishes were good, however the portion were small. It might be good idea to order two to three dishes per person for sharing, but not ideal for the people who cares about the value. read more

Most of the food we had was good, although small portions and big prices. But the service was the most disorganized I've seen. Three people "staNDING AROUND" including perhaps (?) the owner, watching ONE server struggle to be the only order-taker as well as the only door-host-and-seater. More than half an hour to get our order taken. And another half hour for the food. The "hanging around" people scrutinized each dish as it came out of the kitchen and was deposited on a TINY shelf that was also the bar and spent an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out what table each dish was for! Some physical rearranging of the space would help a lot, but a few lessons on food -serving effic8iency would go a long way too. Won't be back. read more

Ordered a couple dishes (pictured + scallop dish) plus their beer (friend tried their cocktail which was okay). Food was good but $188 bill (before tax and tip) is wayyyy too much to be comfortable with. First Japanese restaurant to visit in Boston but beware of the prices when you order so you don't repeat the same mistake as me! Not sure if I would go back or recommend due to the prices, but if I did, Miso Ribs would be my top pick. read more

Judy's Bay - Rabbit rabbit Beer - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Super good Japanese Izakaya right in a neighborhoody part of Cambridge. Worth making a trip for sure. Everything was delicious and there was a lot of variety on the menu to choose from. Recommend the lobster roe pasta!! read more

Judy's Bay - Peach Sorbet with Husk Cherries - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I absolutely want to see Judy's Bay succeed. It's right behind my house and such a cute, intimate space. I love the New England Izakaya concept and believe the menu has so much potential. I dined alone, tried the dumplings, cabbage, and lobster roe with scallop and crab add-ons. Didn't get any sake. Based on the reviews, the lobster roe pasta seems like the most popular dish. I found the flavors to be mild and understated, slightly under salted. I wish the flavor of the dish was more concentrated and vivid. The noodles themselves were just okay. That said, I love the concept of using lobster roe because it is super flavorful and delicious but not a commonly used ingredient, sort of a twist on uni pasta. Dumpling meat was slightly dry on the the inside but tasted very fresh. AC inside was running on the cool side on a colder evening. Vibe inside was awesome! Overall I felt like many many positive things going on but also room for improvement, hence 4 stars. Good work and look forward to this place to crush it! read more

We went here for my friends birthday and had a fantastic night. The food and sake flights were delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful bringing out the birthday cake. We had a great night and would definitely recommend this place! read more

Love the ambiance, great service! What I ordered: Matcha Fizz Oyster Mushrooms Miso Ribs Miso Pork Belly Fried Rice with Sake Chicken and Onsen Egg Ice Cream Sundae (with Black Sesame Ice Cream) What I'd order again: Matcha Fizz Miso Ribs Miso Pork Belly Ice Cream Sundae (with Black Sesame Ice Cream) read more

Cute and intimate setting that makes it a fun date night spot. Everything we ate was good. Service was really not good. After our waiter took our order, he didn't say a word to us the entire meal. It was a little odd to have to go pay your check on the way out at the register- our waiter didn't tell us this, so we had to figure it out ourselves after being ready to go for a while. He just never checked in with us. I liked the restaurant though so 4 stars, just needs better service! read more

Recently celebrated my husband's birthday with the Chef's Selection fireplace spot and WOW!! We all had the best time. The food was just incredible!! The menu was so unique and we all had the best time trying everything. The night felt so special.They even printed my husband's name on the menu! The staff was so kind and responsive when I had questions prior to the night. Can't recommend Judy's Bay enough!! read more

Best date spot in Cambridge. This needs to be 85 characters because we can't have nice things.

I have been deeply curious since I learned that the owners are from Cambridge - so we came here for a friend's birthday and were utterly delighted. The vibe is delightful, and the food was wonderfully flavored. Cocktails were delicious and the fish quality was amazing. We'll definitely be back - and hoping the hours expand. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Great little hidden gem. Fusion food was creative and delicious. We didn't have a reservation but they squoze us in. Thanks!

Five star. Awesome service. Fresh fish. Would definitely come back and try their dine in read more

Judy's Bay - Fresh fish - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The food is good. I loved the sake flight. They change their menu often, so check before you go to make sure they're still serving what you have your eye on. read more

Came here during a long weekend spent in Boston. Out of all the places we ate at during the trip, this was by far and away the best. The space is cozy and well decorated - feels like a fun mix of asian fusion and neighborhood gastropub. Service was the right mix of attentive but also not overbearing - we never felt like we had to wait to get anything and they brought the dishes out right when they were done. The owners were both there (front of house and kitchen) and stopped by to give us a warm welcome and say hi. The food is AMAZING. The menu is well put together with enough options to pick and choose from without being overwhelming or wondering if there were clunkers lurking in it. We had mussels with gochujang butter that were honestly the best mussels I've had in my life. The miso pork ribs are good enough to cause a riot. Tuna toro sashimi was incredibly fresh and rich. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you are getting. Go here. You will not regret it. read more

Wow. As a foodie, Judy's Bay did not disappoint. Our group came out on NYE and we ordered the full gamut of dishes - every single dish hit the spot! Kudos to the chef and service team. Great ambience and atmosphere, plus the playlist was a vibe. 10/10 we will be back. read more

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Delicious! Already wanting to go back. Spicy tofu, scallops, and mussels were all amazing. They do a really great job with vegetables too. Fried rice is a bit tiny for the price, only thing I probably wouldn't reorder. Cocktails are fun, service was great. read more