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WHERE TO SHOP

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FIND A RESTAURANT

West Street Grille

West on Centre

THE DETAILS

Cuisine(s):
Eclectic,

Insider Tip:
Sunday nights the lounge dims the lights to show movies and serve themed cocktails. Regulars (and movie buffs) tend to shout out the lines, making for a festive night of film.

Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch
Dinner

Entree Price:
$13 - $20

Payment Type:
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Features:
Group Friendly

Alcohol Type:
Full Bar

Reservations Required:
Dinner Suggested

Neighborhood:
Cambridge
Harvard Square

Hours:
M-W: 05:00 PM-12:00 AM
S, Th-F: 05:00 PM-01:00 AM
Su: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM

Also Featured in:
Best of Boston 2004 Neighborhood Restaurant, Porter Square, Best of Boston 2003 Neighborhood Restaurant, Porter Square, Best of Boston 2002 Bar Food, Gourmet

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West Side Lounge

1680 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone: 617-441-5566

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Fax: 617-349-0732
Email: info@westsidelounge.com

Website: westsidelounge.com

This understated (and underrated) bistro feels like a South End boîte transplanted to the heart of Cambridge. The kitchen uses gourmet ingredients and spices to create unexpectedly delicious dishes, from French fries served with an indulgent curry-mayonnaise dip, to savory sea scallops over fregola (toasted grain-size pasta). Comfort food is the signature here, and the portions are, well, comfortably sized. Specialty and classic cocktails reign at the bar, as do microbrews and a friendly group of regulars. Don’t miss the lounge’s luscious homemade ice cream. Please note that the kitchen closes at 11:30 p.m. and reservations are not available on Fridays and Saturdays.

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