Christopher's Restaurant and Bar
Cambridge, MA 02140-2191
Phone: (617) 876-9180
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Newport Road
- Best of Citysearch:
- Fireside Dining 2007, Fireside Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 4pm-1am, Thu-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 10:30am-1am
Editorial Review for Christopher's Restaurant and Bar – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
While Christopher's exposed brick walls and crackling fireplace provide a most welcoming environment, it's the restaurant's lengthy menu of inexpensive comfort food that makes regulars out of area students and young professionals. When not glued to the bar's numerous TVs, libation lovers select from one of Cambridge's most impressive drink menus (try the sinful chocolate cake martini). Friendly servers are well-versed when it comes to describing each of the 20-plus beers on tap.
The Food
The kitchen shows great dexterity in churning out any number of cuisine types--cheesy enchiladas share table space with plates of piquant Thai curry stir-fry and homemade butternut squash ravioli. Health-conscious diners are especially well taken care of, considering that burgers are made with 100% naturally raised beef and ever-popular buffalo wings come from free-range chickens. Adventurous types looking for more than a sandwich wisely gravitate towards the grilled salmon filet with sweet-and-sour mango-chile salsa.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeThose bringing a large group should take advantage of the restaurant's reservation policy--only parties of 6 or more can make reservations.
Know Before You GoAll the art on the walls is locally produced and for sale, so if something catches your eye, you may end up bringing home more than a doggie bag.
User Reviews for Christopher's Restaurant and Bar
11/14/2007 Posted by pubsquatch
A great pub atmosphere is defined by a wide selection of beers, good comfort food (burgers are awesome here), a jovial crowd, and talkative interested bartenders and servers. Christopher’s has it all! I have been going here for years and have never had a bad experience.
Pros: Burgers, Beer Selection, Service, Location
Cons: second floor is obviously overflow seating. rare that I have had to sit upstairs though
11/14/2007 Posted by klwinston
Christopher's has the best burgers around!! The toppings are incredibly fresh (even the avocado which is hard to get this time of year) and the flavor of the burger doesn't seem to be masked by the grill. The atmosphere downstairs is much better than upstairs given the bar and sophisticated fireplace seating. 1/2 of the tables upstairs overlook Mass Ave and Porter Square giving people something to look at, but there seemed to be a draft upstairs that I couldn't help notice. Regardless, a place I'll visit over and over again!
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