Charlie's Kitchen

(617) 492-9646

10 Eliot St
Cambridge, MA 02138 42.3724 -71.1215

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Neighborhood: West Cambridge

Charlie's Kitchen

Charlie's Kitchen

What People Are Saying About Charlie's Kitchen

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The Scene – While Charlie's has more of a diner setting on the ground floor, it's got a dive-like bar on the upper level. Sit yourself down at the second floor's curvaceous bar or one of several tables, or sneak your small group of friends into one of the high-backed booths for cozier and somewhat private conversation. Guests here are regulars--a mix of college students, tattooed women, blue-collar workers and a slew of mid-20-to-30-something plaid-shirt types. – – The Food – Charlie's has a wealth of ales from domestic to imported; try a thick and creamy Murphy's…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/18/08

Great food, So, So service

by RomyIzzy at Citysearch

The food here is GREAT and the prices are good too. Try the steak tips, they are EXCELLENT. They have a pretty good variety so everyone could find something. The only problem was the service, it was pretty slow and very hard to get refills.

  • Pros: FOOD, PRICE
  • Cons: SERVICE
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/29/07

Good beer, Good music

by switchercad3 at Citysearch

Good beer and a very very good music selection are the main draws for us to Charlie's Kitchen. The waitstaff is charmingly unenthusiastic, but I guess that's just part of the experience. The food is nothing to write home about...typical bar food...just beware that if you order a grilled cheese and other people order burgers, there's a good chance that your sandwich will be fairly chilly when it gets to the table. My only real objection is that last time we were there, they were playing a discovery channel TV show at the bar that was pretty much just animals mauling and eating each other. The guy friends I was with thought it was entertaining, but watching entrails being strewn about didn't help my appetite at all.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/22/06

I wish I had their jukebox in my apartment

by redelephant at Citysearch

The upstairs is by far my favorite place to grab a drink, eat cheap greasy food, and listen to Jawbreaker or New Order blasting from the jukebox.

  • Pros: Jukebox, beer, patrons
  • Cons: Visiting always makes me really want a tattoo

The Details on Charlie's Kitchen

Where to Sit:

Come summertime, Charlie's handful of sidewalk tables offer one of the Square's more affordable spots for outdoor dining.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Notable Beer List, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Hamburgers, Traditional American

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