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(617) 576-1971
1193 Cambridge St
Cambridge,
MA
02139
42.3734
-71.0973
Neighborhood: Wellington-Harrington
What People Are Saying About Magnolia's
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The Scene – Cambridge's top Southern restaurant sits unassumingly on a busy street filled with Brazilian and Portuguese eateries and shops. From its cozy, New Orleans-themed dining room (Mardi Gras masks, crawfish posters) to a notably authentic menu (jambalaya and black-eyed peas), everything about the place shouts "Southern charm." Friendly waiters shuttle bottles of Southern-brewed beers (try the full-flavored Abita Amber Ale) from the tiny, curved bar. – – The Food – Tangy fried green tomatoes, rich cheese grits and tender, "glorified" barbecue chicken are just a…
12/08/07
great southern food
by chocosimat at Citysearch
This is one of my favorite places in Cambridge. As a Southerner who has been up here many years, I really appreciate Southern cooking that goes beyond "soul food" - which I love as well.
Best bets: super tasty, crispy fried green tomatoes, really great creamy grits, duck with pecan rice and orange sauce, and filet mignon with pecan goat cheese topping. Where other places are selling Osso Bucco for thirty dollars, Magnolias has great steaks for around twenty. A GREAT deal.
Beer and wine list, fine, I'm liking that Abita Amber...
The waiters are pleasant and the service is good - it's a small place and fills up fast on weekends. Parking is tricky though I think they have a parking lot nearby.
BTW, I have talked to the owner, John, a lot when I'm there and have always found him really nice.
08/03/07
OK food- Owner is arrogant and rude.
by secretguy at Citysearch
Food is OK. Owner (John) is a complete A-HOLE !!! One of the rudest people i have come across. I love good food, but not at the price of supporting this j-off!! I am in a line of work where i talk to 20 small biz owners a day and sample alot of food. FYI.
- Pros: ok food
- Cons: sleaze owner
08/14/06
Should offer Statins instead of mints after dinner
by salyapak at Citysearch
Don't be fooled by my heading. We really enjoyed the food at Magnolias. The majority of the dishes are fried, hence my intro. The sweet potato strings were a great way to start. The popcorn shrimp ACTUALLY contained shrimp (for those of you who frequent fast foods) and were quite tasty. The fried avocado was good initially then became a bit rich; share it with your friends. Atmosphere was comfortable, not quite Bourbon street, but hospitable, nonetheless.
- Pros: Very tasty, great atmosphere
- Cons: Heavy on fried foods, a bit pricey, tight seating
The Details on Magnolia's
Parking:
Available on-street parking is tough to find in the evening. Head a few blocks east of the restaurant to the Shell gas station, where you can park in the lot for free after 6pm.
Know Before You Go:
Those with placid tongues should ask their waiters to tone down the menu's most spicy dishes, including the aptly named Fiery Jambalaya.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Notable Beer List, Quiet, Hidden Find, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
