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Grafton Street Pub & Grill, Cambridge, MA

Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.6
4.6
1296 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
*New Address: 59 JFK Street, Cambridge MA*
Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub & Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over 25 years. Located at 59 JFK Street – the Gateway of Harvard Square – this neighborhood hot spot is named after the spirited cobblestone-lined shopping district near Dublin’s famed Temple Bar area. Grafton Street deftly combines a traditional Irish pub’s warmth and coziness with a contemporary and comfortable full-service restaurant. Formerly located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Grafton Street relocated in March of 2022. The new location is on lower JFK Street just steps away from the Red Line MBTA stop and the Charles River. Grafton Street offers FREE validated parking daily and all day Sunday just above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage. The garage entrance is located at 20 Eliot Street.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–23:00 Thu 17:00–01:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:45 Dinner Tue, Wed 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–02:00 Sun 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 714-5954
  • Website
    https://graftonstreetcambridge.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Thomas Borgia
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate dinner parties to festive cocktail receptions, the events team at Grafton Street Pub & Grill awaits your next private function. In the heart of Harvard Square is the perfect for any special occasion. Please email events@graftonstreetcambridge.com or visit our website for more information https://graftonstreetcambridge.com
  • Location
    59 JFK St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    Eliot Street
  • Parking details
    FREE Parking validation all day Sunday and after 5pm Monday thru Wednesday directly above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage (20 Eliot Street) with the purchase of 2 brunch or dinner entrees.
  • Public transit
    We are located just two short blocks from the Harvard Square T Station on the Redline. We offer FREE parking daiily after 5pm and all day Sunday just above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage. The garage entrance is located at 20 Eliot Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner & A Show

    20 Feb 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
    Make Your Night in Harvard Square Effortless & Extraordinary! Heading to The American Repertory Theater for The Odyssey? Make it a seamless evening with free validated parking at Grafton Street Pub & Grill—just steps away in the heart of Harvard Square. We offer free validated parking after 5pm daily. It’s the perfect way to indulge before or after the show, without the hassle of finding a spot. This exclusive offer is available for a limited time—reserve your table now and elevate your theater night!
    Dinner & A Show photo

Offers

  • $1 Oysters: Monday - Friday (5pm - 7pm)

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 22:45
    Monday through Friday from 5pm to 7pm, we will be shucking fresh local oysters for only $1!

    $1 Oysters: Monday - Friday (5pm - 7pm) photo

  • Free Parking: Daily after 5PM and all day Sunday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 21:45,Mon - 17:00 - 21:45,Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 22:45,Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 23:45
    Grafton Street offers guests FREE validated parking daily after 5pm and all day on Sundays just above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage. The garage entrance is located at 20 Eliot Street.

    Free Parking: Daily after 5PM and all day Sunday photo

Menu

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What 1,296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grafton Street Pub & Grill offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic staff," "delicious oysters," and an enticing $1 oyster deal. Ideal for a pre-show or game meal, it boasts "great food," including popular options like fish and chips. Despite occasional wait times, service is often "stellar" and "wonderful."

1,296 Reviews

  1. Veronika

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time with a yamm food before going to hockey game.

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  2. LauraO

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was fantastic! It was a good place to grab a bite before a show at the ART

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  3. megan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Grafton last night. I want to send an extra big thank you to the hostess. I made a note that I was surprising my husband with his friends who flew in and to not mention them when seating us. She NAILED IT. ‘Table for two?’ And even removed the ‘extra’ silverware and glasses to make it look like the reservation was for 2. My husband was SO surprised! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

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  4. Kayla

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome atmosphere, fantastic staff, food was excellent !!!!

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  5. Aaron

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails and a good wine list. Was busy on Valentine’s Day, and we made a reservation which I’m glad I did bc it was busy all night. Kudos to the host station!

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  6. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it thanks server was great and friendly and food was yummy

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  7. Michele

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Are table was ready when we arrived. Staff and food was great.

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  8. Marlene

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing staff, great value, delicious oysters! I’d definitely come back.

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  9. Robert

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pub! noise floor is high but that's what you expect in a pub surrounded by colleges. the service is really excellent, and the food is very good upscale pub food.

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  10. Kaitlyn

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the $1 oyster happy hour! We also loved the mussels frites with chorizo broth.

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FAQs

Grafton Street Pub & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 714-5954.

Grafton Street Pub & Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1296 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
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grafton Street Pub & Grill

59 JFK St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Eliot Street
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–23:00 Thu 17:00–01:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:45 Dinner Tue, Wed 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–02:00 Sun 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE Parking validation all day Sunday and after 5pm Monday thru Wednesday directly above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage (20 Eliot Street) with the purchase of 2 brunch or dinner entrees.
  • Public transit
    We are located just two short blocks from the Harvard Square T Station on the Redline. We offer FREE parking daiily after 5pm and all day Sunday just above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage. The garage entrance is located at 20 Eliot Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Thomas Borgia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://graftonstreetcambridge.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 714-5954
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate dinner parties to festive cocktail receptions, the events team at Grafton Street Pub & Grill awaits your next private function. In the heart of Harvard Square is the perfect for any special occasion. Please email events@graftonstreetcambridge.com or visit our website for more information https://graftonstreetcambridge.com
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