We reserved Parlor aa we like that more intimate setting but we were seated in the dining room which rows of tables. Noise is louder, closer to bar and closer to other diners. We didn't complain, but we were a but disappointed as we prefer Parlor or Den for our dining experience.
MindyB
Nice Pub good ambience, but very loud. Our server was nice but pretty clueless about the menu and drinks. Appys were fine, spinach artichoke dip and wings. Entrees were not. Especially the seafood ones. Steer clear of the salmon and the lobster appetizer and even the fish and chips were not very good.
Scooter
We've been there before and have always enjoyed the food and ambiance, but last night was a different scene. It was very loud, our server was a bit cold, and the food was so so.The Onion soup was bland and didn't have its usual melted cheese on top and the chicken was dry, but the tuna crudo was outstanding.
BostonBenni
The service was quick and polite. The atmosphere was relaxed and not louder than I would expect for any big restaurant. There were a variety of seating areas making it almost like several mini restaurants. The food was excellent! Full of flavor and cooked beautifully. The prices were what I would expect for the location and quality of food. The lighting is rather low for reading the menus but after a few minutes to allow my eyes to adapt, it was fine if I left the menu on the table and used the light right over the table. It would be hard to read if I wanted to lean back in the booth and hold the menu close to my body like a card hand. Having the parking garage on top of the restaurant and access literally about three steps from the entry door was great! No getting lost finding the entrance to the restaurant or back to the garage. All in all I will definitely be going back.
abet
Great place to get parking when going to an event around Harvard square. The short rib cottage pie was wonderful, as was the hamburger. We got a cozy room off the main room which was quieter than the main room.
JFAii
Very nice setting. Waitress very good and responsive. Menu a little eclectic but good. Calamari appetizer served cold as a salad and was excellent. New for me. a little pricy but will return if ever in Cambridge.
Richie
Our party was only two, not three. I ordered a cheese platter appetizer, hamburger, Diet Coke. My girlfriend ordered ordered fried chicken on a bun, fries, salad. We ordered hot apple cider drink, Diet Coke, and coffee. Thank you.
hard2plz
We love the new location and more tasteful, comfortable decor of Grafton's. Staff are very professional and food is tasty. Crazy loud on a Friday night (expected) but they ran out of Happy Hour oysters.
JenniferW
Service was great. Very attentive. Food was good but a little overpriced for some small plates. Found the lighting to be way too dark. Had to use phone flashlight to see menu, bill, etc. Overall was pretty good.
ErikaF
We had an 8:15 reservation for some drinks and apps. We were seated right away in the parlor. The mussels, mushroom arancini and smoked wings were phenomenal! I couldn't pick a favorite.
With a vegetarian and a vegan in our group, along with a few more traditional diners, this was a great destination for us after Midwinter Revels. We especially appreciated the ambiance, the attention to dietary restrictions, and the excellent service. Plus, the food was delicious! So nice to see dairy-free items noted on the menu!
The service was wonderful and our servers attentive and friendly. My Thanksgiving dinner was slightly odd in that the turkey, stuffing, gravy etc. were all blended together on the plate...stiil, it was tasty, and it is after all a pub...overall enjoyed it and would go again.
JasonS
Tuesday at 5:15 it was pretty quiet in the main dining room. By 6 it was getting reasonably full but the noise level a lot of others have mentioned was fine. You could still carry on a normal conversation. Fish & chips were great. Gnocchi was OK (good, but somewhat bland). Creme brulee was very good. Awesome service. It is dark in there but overall it works as part of the old pub vibe. Highly recommend and we will be back to try other dishes.
Very unique vibe. We sat in more of a lounge area for brunch which was very cool! The food was okay, my fried chicken sandwich was fine. I asked for the slaw and tomato on the side, but it came on top instead. I also ordered an espresso martini with baileys and it came out black instead. Both the martini and the Bellini I ordered were overly sweet. My partner's Guinness and spicy meatballs were good! Fries were also delicious. I'll probably only go back to try their breakfast.
Sydney
Lovely evening in the den area where the noise is less. Great wait staff and good, slightly different, food. Steak was hard to cut in a bowl but we managed, and the salmon was perfectly done. We'll be back
We reserved Parlor aa we like that more intimate setting but we were seated in the dining room which rows of tables. Noise is louder, closer to bar and closer to other diners. We didn't complain, but we were a but disappointed as we prefer Parlor or Den for our dining experience.
Nice Pub good ambience, but very loud. Our server was nice but pretty clueless about the menu and drinks. Appys were fine, spinach artichoke dip and wings. Entrees were not. Especially the seafood ones. Steer clear of the salmon and the lobster appetizer and even the fish and chips were not very good.
We've been there before and have always enjoyed the food and ambiance, but last night was a different scene. It was very loud, our server was a bit cold, and the food was so so.The Onion soup was bland and didn't have its usual melted cheese on top and the chicken was dry, but the tuna crudo was outstanding.
The service was quick and polite. The atmosphere was relaxed and not louder than I would expect for any big restaurant. There were a variety of seating areas making it almost like several mini restaurants. The food was excellent! Full of flavor and cooked beautifully. The prices were what I would expect for the location and quality of food. The lighting is rather low for reading the menus but after a few minutes to allow my eyes to adapt, it was fine if I left the menu on the table and used the light right over the table. It would be hard to read if I wanted to lean back in the booth and hold the menu close to my body like a card hand. Having the parking garage on top of the restaurant and access literally about three steps from the entry door was great! No getting lost finding the entrance to the restaurant or back to the garage. All in all I will definitely be going back.
Great place to get parking when going to an event around Harvard square. The short rib cottage pie was wonderful, as was the hamburger. We got a cozy room off the main room which was quieter than the main room.
Very nice setting. Waitress very good and responsive. Menu a little eclectic but good. Calamari appetizer served cold as a salad and was excellent. New for me. a little pricy but will return if ever in Cambridge.
Our party was only two, not three. I ordered a cheese platter appetizer, hamburger, Diet Coke. My girlfriend ordered ordered fried chicken on a bun, fries, salad. We ordered hot apple cider drink, Diet Coke, and coffee. Thank you.
We love the new location and more tasteful, comfortable decor of Grafton's. Staff are very professional and food is tasty. Crazy loud on a Friday night (expected) but they ran out of Happy Hour oysters.
Service was great. Very attentive. Food was good but a little overpriced for some small plates. Found the lighting to be way too dark. Had to use phone flashlight to see menu, bill, etc. Overall was pretty good.
We had an 8:15 reservation for some drinks and apps. We were seated right away in the parlor. The mussels, mushroom arancini and smoked wings were phenomenal! I couldn't pick a favorite.
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With a vegetarian and a vegan in our group, along with a few more traditional diners, this was a great destination for us after Midwinter Revels. We especially appreciated the ambiance, the attention to dietary restrictions, and the excellent service. Plus, the food was delicious! So nice to see dairy-free items noted on the menu!
The service was wonderful and our servers attentive and friendly. My Thanksgiving dinner was slightly odd in that the turkey, stuffing, gravy etc. were all blended together on the plate...stiil, it was tasty, and it is after all a pub...overall enjoyed it and would go again.
Tuesday at 5:15 it was pretty quiet in the main dining room. By 6 it was getting reasonably full but the noise level a lot of others have mentioned was fine. You could still carry on a normal conversation. Fish & chips were great. Gnocchi was OK (good, but somewhat bland). Creme brulee was very good. Awesome service. It is dark in there but overall it works as part of the old pub vibe. Highly recommend and we will be back to try other dishes.
Very unique vibe. We sat in more of a lounge area for brunch which was very cool! The food was okay, my fried chicken sandwich was fine. I asked for the slaw and tomato on the side, but it came on top instead. I also ordered an espresso martini with baileys and it came out black instead. Both the martini and the Bellini I ordered were overly sweet. My partner's Guinness and spicy meatballs were good! Fries were also delicious. I'll probably only go back to try their breakfast.
Lovely evening in the den area where the noise is less. Great wait staff and good, slightly different, food. Steak was hard to cut in a bowl but we managed, and the salmon was perfectly done. We'll be back