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ArtBar, Cambridge, MA

ArtBar

4.2
4.2
816 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Dining Igloo seating now available with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston Skyline, make ArtBar a neighborhood destination. All igloo reservations will have a twenty (20) percent experience fee add to all food and beverage and also a Twenty (20) percent service charge.

ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel in Cambridge, MA. The ArtBar boasts stellar selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, regional American cuisine, a well curated wine list and specialty cocktails.

RESERVATIONS:
Reservations are recommended. Due to our limited seating capacity, reservations for the outside patio can not be guaranteed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 806-4122
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For your next private dinner, holiday party or business meeting, gather at ArtBar for a memorable evening of contemporary art, local cuisine, fine wines and specialty cocktails, all in an intimate space overlooking the Charles River and Boston city skyline.
  • Private party contact
    Orion St. Laurent: (617) 806-4169
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    40 EDWIN LAND BLVD
  • Parking details
    Reduced parking rate with restaurant validation.
  • Public transit
    12-minute walk from Lechmere T stop on the Green Line | 17-minute walk from Kendall / MIT on Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 816 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Romantic

  • Boston

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ArtBar offers a charming dining setting with "great food," inventive non-alcoholic drinks, and "beautiful atmosphere." Guests appreciate its friendly service and lovely view, especially for outdoor dining. While some experiences varied, many patrons were delighted with their meals and praised the restaurant for being a "wonderful neighborhood spot" with a "moderately-priced menu."
816 Reviews
  1. Crystal

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Took over 30 minutes for our meal and then the food wasn’t hot. One burger was salty and the rest of meals were below par expect for the kids grilled cheese which was fantastic.

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  2. Jen

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ended up here unexpectedly and really, really enjoyed the food. It was super accommodating for dietary needs like veggie and gluten free. It felt like a hidden gem!

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  3. Jeffrey

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food for one diner was poorly prepared, returned to the kitchen. Then another diner waited ten minutes after all others had been served. Initially we waited 39 minutes for our food. Previous visits were far better.

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  4. Nadia

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very bad service - Slow for everything No over head light We sat outside in the Igloo , lots of Bird doodoo on the Plastic Food ok Drinks were good

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Edilianne

    VIP

    Caribbean

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good (we had the cream cheese icing french toast with blueberries and ArtBar Sandwich), Service was excellent and very nice vibes. Quick Service.

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  6. Christine

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful!!! Look forward to returning soon! Highly recommended 😀

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  7. Edilianne

    VIP

    Caribbean

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good (we had the cream cheese icing french toast with blueberries), Service was excellent and very nice vibes.

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  8. Ewa

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    106 reviews

    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. Highly recommend the restaurant. Inventive non alcoholic drinks. The service was very good. The layout of the seating not as private. Tables too close to each other. Use of the nearby doors makes the place very cold on a breezy Boston winter day. Dress accordingly.

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  9. gavin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Casual ambiance. Lobster roll was delicious.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thé flatbread margarita was at best subpar. The calamari was delicious

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

ArtBar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 806-4122.

ArtBar is rated 4.2 stars by 816 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ArtBar

40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    40 EDWIN LAND BLVD
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Reduced parking rate with restaurant validation.
  • Public transit
    12-minute walk from Lechmere T stop on the Green Line | 17-minute walk from Kendall / MIT on Red Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 806-4122
  • Private party facilities
    For your next private dinner, holiday party or business meeting, gather at ArtBar for a memorable evening of contemporary art, local cuisine, fine wines and specialty cocktails, all in an intimate space overlooking the Charles River and Boston city skyline.
  • Private party contact
    Orion St. Laurent: (617) 806-4169
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