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Where to eat near Harvard University in Cambridge

Alden & Harlow
The Hourly Oyster House
The Kebab Factory
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Cafe Sushi
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Charlie's Kitchen
Alden & Harlow
The Hourly Oyster House
The Kebab Factory
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Cafe Sushi
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Charlie's Kitchen

Boston is known for having some of the top colleges & universities in the world. Harvard University is at the top of the list of best Universities in the world located just across the Charles River from Boston. Here are some delicious restaurants to enjoy near Harvard University.

 


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Alden & Harlow

40 Brattle St Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 864-2100

Intimate elements throughout Alden & Harlow restaurant prove that books don’t have to stay in the classroom. This wildly popular restaurant with subterranean food that is thoughtfully sourced is excellent for gatherings or simply connecting with family and friends. Their menu is loaded with classics like steak, salad, and an array of seafood. However, there are delectable surprises there, too, like the chicken fried rabbit that will have your taste buds singing. Alden & Harlow also has an extensive brunch and dessert menu.

 


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The Hourly Oyster House

15 Dunster St Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 7650-2342

The Hourly Oyster House gives diners a window seat to the city – with pictures lining the walls and its classic deep-colored leather furniture and seafood bar area. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, guests can enjoy the playfully prepared oysters and seafood from New England and beyond. The Hourly Oyster House also has signature cocktails, beer, and wine. In addition to the ambiance, diners enjoy the foods prepared and infused with flavor and elegantly presented. If you are looking for a private party, The Hourly Oyster House is the place and can provide personalized menus.

 


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The Kebab Factory

414 Washington St Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 354-4996

If you are looking for a taste of the Middle East or Indian food at reasonable prices, the Kebab Factory is the place to be. With everything from soups to artfully designed kebabs, you will be deliciously satisfied. Foods perfectly prepared and presented, the menu is a staggering array of dishes prepared with fresh meat, rich spices, and earthy fragrances prepared over an open fire. In addition to the meat, the Kebab Factory is the best spot for vegetarian and vegan dishes. Orders can be placed online or over the phone for pick up or delivery.

 


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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

1 Bow St Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 945-1460

In the 1980s, Santouka began its journey to dominate the world and draw attention to the world of shoi ramen. Santouka’s ramen is served with a small, pickled plum in a unique bowl; the world began to understand just how good ramen is. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a popular, modern Japanese restaurant that feeds the world with gentle flavors using amazingly quality ingredients. In addition to ramen, customers can get custom-made rice bowls filled with meat, seafood, and fresh vegetables of their choice. The restaurant’s intimate setting and reasonable prices make Hokkaido Ramen Santouka a top choice for students and those visiting the campus area.

 


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Cafe Sushi

1105 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA
(617) 492-0434

Cafe Sushi has been a mainstay for fresh seasonal seafood sushi rolls since 1984. They have been featured as a sushi house that serves some of the best Japanese cuisines in Boston. Cafe Sushi has menus with unique selections for every diner, including certain allergies. However, the menu is extensive, offering all types of salads, chopped raw tuna marinated in different oils, shiitake tempura, and batters that diners say melt in your mouth. In addition, Cafe Sushi has fiery wasabi that gives diners an instant burst of heat that dissipates without a firehose of water or milk. Due to supply shortage issues, Cafe Sushi is open for carryout only at this time.

 


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Tatte Bakery & Cafe

1288 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 714-4956

Have a laptop, book, newspaper, or magazine? Then you are the perfect patron for Tatte Bakery & Cafe. With several locations throughout Boston, the campus is a vast two-floor cafe that is packed at all hours of the day. Although Tattes is a Middle Eastern-style restaurant, if your sweet tooth is winning the war on any particular day, you can step into Tattes for their apple turnover, chocolate hazelnut brioche, or almond croissant. However, that is not to say that they don’t prepare other delectable dishes and drinks. Tattes has a full menu of meals, including sandwiches and salads. If you are in the Boston area, be sure to check out any one of the several Tattes Bakery & Cafe.

 


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Charlie’s Kitchen

10 Eliot St Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-9646

With over 65 years of experience, Charlie’s Kitchen brings inexpensive food and fun to Cambridge. In addition to being a 50s style dinner on the lower floor, Charlie’s has the place loaded with televisions tuned in the real-time sports and news. Upstairs they have a jukebox and are known for their weekly entertainment and karaoke. As for the food, the all-American style menu is full of finger foods, burgers and fries, and their ultimate grilled cheese sandwich that is infused with jalapeno cheese between sourdough bread. Don’t skip out on visiting Charlie’s Kitchen for a good time on your next trip to the Harvard University area.

As you have read, there is something for every taste bud near the Harvard University campus. The above restaurants are just a sampling of the good eats that you can find there.