Share(617) 868-8800
730 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02139
42.3661
-71.105
Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
What People Are Saying About Tavern in the Square
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene – With seven plasma TVs and a hulking projection screen, the Tavern stakes its claim as Cambridge's top spot for watching sports. Conveniently located steps from the Central Square T stop, the restaurant aims to provide area residents with an upscale neighborhood hangout. The well-stocked bar sports an impressive beer list that includes hard-to-find microbrews. Entertainment is offered nightly (live bands or DJs) and there's never a cover. Because service can be lax at the tables, those in a hurry should sit at the lengthy bar. – – The Food – The far-reaching…
11/02/08
Best place to watch a game in Central Square
by soxfan1113 at Citysearch
I moved to Cambridge about a year ago and Tavern in the Square has become my favorite go-to spot for a drink after work and for watching a game. Any game. They have about 30 tvs and are really accommodating about putting on whatever college football game you want to watch on Saturdays. I like going here for games because they offer more than your standard sports-bar fare and, actually, as of my last trip this weekend, have a brand new menu. My old standbys are the stuffed burgers (with cheese and other yummy toppings cooked inside the burger--awesome), which you can get cooked any way you want (sometimes an issue at some restaurants). This weekend I tried the white truffle mac and cheese which was all cheesy goodness and I will definitely order again. It was a TON of food and I ended up taking over 1/2 of it home. The beer selection is really decent (and, along with the new menu, they are now offering Franziskaner---my favorite) and the service has always been on point. Oh and one more thing--definitely go for the Sunday brunch (clearly you can tell where I spend most of my weekends)--the buffet has everything you could possibly want!
- Pros: Service, stuffed burgers, brunch
- Cons: Parking can be tough in Central
11/02/08
Great Atmosphere for Sports!
by sbarker01 at Citysearch
This is a great place on game days since they have NFL Sunday Ticket. I went in for the brunch buffet and they were very accommodating with seating me near the TV with my game. The atmosphere is fun cause the fans really get into the games. Their Sunday brunch has evvverything; I always make my own omelette and it never fails to impress- mushrooms, swiss, sauteed onions, spinach, peppers. Another favorite is the stuffed burger, bacon and blue cheese is always a good choice. Service is great, very friendly and efficient. I highly recommend going here for a laid-back afternoon or a casual evening.
- Pros: Sports Selection, Great Food
11/02/08
Great all-around bar
by job1206 at Citysearch
I've been living in Cambridge for about a year now, and looking for a good place to watch the Presidential debates, my girlfriend and I literally stumbled across the Tavern in the Square (30 steps from the Central Square Red Line). The place is usually a sports bar, but being in Cambridge, they devoted one of their two bars to the debates, with three plasma TVs which were easily watchable from any of a half-dozen tables. The waitress came quickly and was very friendly and helpful, suggesting the seared ahi tuna salad for my girlfriend (which we loved). I had a perfectly cooked stuffed bacon and blue-cheese burger, that I wish my stomach was bigger so I could eat it again. Great micro-brew selection (Allagash White Ale, one of my favorites), great cocktails (she had something called a Brazillian Rain Forest, which I have no idea what's in it but it was amazing), friendly and knowledgeable staff... I'll be coming back here for all my sports games. Great all-around bar/restaurant.
- Pros: Sharp, clean atmosphere
- Cons: Closes at 1am weekdays
The Details on Tavern in the Square
When to Go:
Monday nights bring in area brainiacs (and there are plenty) to play trivia at the bar from 9pm to 11pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Group Dining, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
