Grafton Street Pub & Grill

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   LoriA

   New England

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Food yummy, portions adequate (but not overly large), pricing ok. Great location! A bit noisy. Love the free parking in the garage! Been there before, would go again.
   

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   Paul

   New England

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall3food3service5ambience3

   Well curated high-end pub-style menu that hits most of the highlights of food selections that you might be hoping for - from soups to salads; small bites and larger ones. The beverage offerings are also very well chosen and represent some of the better names in craft cocktails and artisanal beers. Service was extraordinarily attentive, with drink orders appearing literally minutes after being taken; and food arriving fairly quickly, fresh and hot. Dollar oysters from Wellfleet were a high-value bonus to the dining experience. The subterranean entrance and location with low ceilings and a number of rooms are initially a bit off-putting, but lend to the somewhat dark and homey feel to the pub-ish atmosphere.
   

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   BalaN

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

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   best bloody mary I've had in a while. Food was tasty, service was rapid and considerate. Would come back again.
   

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   HCEating

   New England

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

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   The location, decor and staff were AMAZING. TBH the food was a let down. Brunch options were weak and what was ordered wasn't memorable.
   

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   JudithK

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

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   Don’t miss the new digs for Grafton St. We had brunch in the “parlor”, like a private dining area with leather seats and velvet cushioned benches. Quieter too. Delightful experience all around.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food, great and kind service, beautiful environment. Very family-friendly.
   

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   James

   New England

   71 reviews

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   1.0

   71 reviews

   Dined on May 2, 2023

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   Noisy, noisy, noisy. We could not converse above the din. We walked out after appetizers with ringing in our ears. The management apparently likes it that way because there were no noise abatement measures in sight (no carpet; hard ceilings and walls). Food was good, but ambience was not tolerable. And service was inattentive, to put it mildly.
   

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   lookingforagoodone

   New England

   34 reviews

   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on April 22, 2023

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   We had a nice dinner in the pub. It was a little noisy but we had great couch seats far enough apart from others. The food was very good. We had the gnocchi appetizer the short rib cottage pie the salmon and the chocolate pot de creme for dessert. The server seemed to be in a hurry and kept pressuring us to order which was not pleasant but otherwise it was a good meal
   

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   Isabel

   New England

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on April 22, 2023

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   Great brunch! Loved the souffle pancakes especially.
   

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    lisa

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

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    The wait staff was wonderful. There calamari was excellent. The mushroom capriccio was about 2 tablespoons of food for $16 and was not very good. Drinks were fine. Great location.
    

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    KimH

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

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    Nice atmosphere with great service and decent food.
    

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    CambridgeKitKat

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

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    Been back to our old haunt a couple times now. I can’t pretend it feels the same, but I CAN say how much I’m enjoying the updated menu (creative without being weird) and new digs. (And hey, $5 mimosas? Nice touch!) Speed of service is uneven, but in 2023 that’s the reality everywhere so I don’t fault, and I will say everyone is just as friendly and well-meaning as could be. Patio seating is really nice for on-street dining, and the lower patio is cozy and much cooler. Inside has like 5 different dining “areas,” you’ll want to explore to find the one that works for you. Lastly, the bar is super classy!!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Had fun - great place - amazing cocktails - had the lavender moon and Santeria and both were delicious
    

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    Malmal88

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

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    Great restaurant, the feel is so dark and cozy which is a big plus for me. Drinks were really great, good was very good, not amazing but good enough that I would go back and try something else next time. Friendly staff. Overall very good experience.
    

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    NYCFoodie

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

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    Service polite and attentive. Very loud, hard to have a conversation. French onion soup was fine, nothing special. Tomato bisque also fine. Gem Salad was good, fresh greens. We had it with vinaigrette. Chicken was dry and chewy. Accompanying vegetables were greasy. Mashed potatoes fine, but again too much butter and cream for our taste. French fries were good. Basic pub food, not the best quality.
    

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    ErikaF

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

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    Such a fun place with yummy food options and drinks. The lighting was a little dim but overall very fun!
    

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    Mr8MrsRo

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

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    Sunday brunch was disappointing. Food was below average from what we read in other reviews. Our server never offered us beverages and we had to ask him for coffee/soda/cocktail and he never took our dirty dishes off the table. It’s annoying when the server stands over you while you’re paying the check.
    

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    Enzosfamily

    New England

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

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    Food was good, but we booked for a holiday brunch. We ordered an appetizer plate, a small plate & 4 meals for 4 people. It wasn't a long wait and server was overly attentive checking in several times before the food came, but really it was hardly a long wait at all, then ALL of the food arrived at once. We weren't rushed out, but felt a bit rushed with all of the food at once when we anticipated more of a meal with 2 courses. Food was good and atmosphere was good. Server was definitely excellent, just the timing of the food was a disappointment.
    

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    RebP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

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    We went for Sunday Brunch. Our server was professional and responsive. Do not order the Japanese Soufflé Matcha Pancake. They clearly do not know how to make these. Mine came to the table cold and dense like a hockey puck. I sent it back and they simply reheated it on the grill. My friend ordered the Irish breakfast and it was luke-warm and was missing a couple of components. I'd go back for bar/appetizers as the weather is warmer for the patio/bar vibe.
    

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    NikkiR

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

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    We went for Easter Brunch. My husband's Eggs Benedict was perfect. He said the meal was one of his favorites on our vacations. I had the Chicken and Waffles. The greens were cold, the waffles were uneatable (cold, dry, and hard to eat.) I only ate the piece of chicken and was hungry when I left.
    

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    AlisonS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great spot, great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great good and amazing drinks! Very cool Boston ambiance
    

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    Theo

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2

    good food, excellent service, but incredibly noisy.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Grafton Street Pub has a great atmosphere and delicious food!
    

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    dwn713

    New England

    71 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

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    The food was decent but nothing to return for. I had the Farro dish with chicken. I found the chicken a bit over-grilled and dry. I felt it needed a sweet component like raisins or cranberries. My husband liked his short rib cottage pie. One friend did the Dine Out Boston menu. The appetizer and dessert were the best bites of the night. Another friend got the half chicken dinner and said the mashed potatoes were cold and chicken dry. Our waitress disappeared after the food came out and we were all parched and in need of water. It was busy, I suppose she got tied up. So, dinner was fine for the most part but not great.
    

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    JuliaB

    New England

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

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    Service was awful. Steak was good, unique flavor.
    

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    MaineFoodie62

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

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    We sat in the Parlor, which is MUCH quieter than the area surrounding the bar. Food was great, service was excellent...this will be our go-to place whenever we're in Cambridge for an event!
    

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    Teik

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

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    We were very comfortable. It was St Patrick's day and the bar area was full of energy. In our comfortable low table and seats in the area beyond the bar from the door, the sound level was fine. Service was good and orders came quickly. We enjoyed our time there.
    

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    Michael

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Food was good value but a little too salty. Pub apples a 3% kitchen fee. This is the very type of junk fee that congress is trying to curtail. They should rather pay their staff better or increase menu prices.
    

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    Theonun

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

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    Two of us went to Grafton St. after an event at Sanders Theater. We miss the old Grafton St. that was located at Bow/Mass Ave. This clearly is a college pub and we missed the old menu. We ordered small plates and they were good, but a bit skimpy. Our main complaint is the noise. We breathed a sigh of relief when the music stopped. The music is too loud, so voices have to be raised. Not a good place for a quiet meal with conversation. Perhaps it's better at the normal dinner hour of 6-7. We had a reservation for 8:45 and clearly, this is a "young person's pub. It's too bad, because they have wonderful oysters!
    

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    CristinaM

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very nice brunch menu and very nice service. Good price/quality relation.
    

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    AndreaT

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

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    It was delicious- only thing that made me laugh is asking for orange in my drink and being told they didn’t have it when there was oranges in front of me. Don’t care- food was good and service was good.
    

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    StuartS

    New England

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

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    Great waitress.
    

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    JanetO

    New England

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

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    Went on a Sunday around 6, and snagged a seat at the bar. The bartenders were super busy with serving the whole place so service was just ok. Food was great but portions weee small. Very loud but fun.
    

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    NanS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

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    Was a great Sunday brunch! Already panning a return visit.
    

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    Deanna

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A lovely place for delicious food, relaxing ambience and service beyond expectations! Can’t wait to return !!!
    

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    AshC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

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    Loved everything about this place - the parlor, fireplace, service, food, and drinks. A nice, hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of Harvard. Highly recommend!
    

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    Grafton

    New England

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Great location especially with the free parking with dinner and all day Sunday. Great drinks and sharables. Curry Coconut Shrimp was our favorite of the 4 we tried.
    

    Grafton Street Pub & GrillResponded on January 27, 2023Hi, Thank you so much for the kind words. We now have free parking Monday through Thursday after 5pm and all day Sunday. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Paul Paul McMenamin General Manager Grafton Street
    

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    XimenaS

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1

    We had spent a lot of Sundays at the last location so curious about this new change. Ambiance was ok, same as service. We were disappointed to not have a lunch menu in a Saturday afternoon, as they were only serving brunch. Under seasoned and bland would be the description of the overall experience. Blah
    

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    CambridgeZach

    New England

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A great atmosphere, great service, and an improved extended menu. Had a fantastic dinner.
    

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