Bambara Kitchen & Bar

Name: Bambara Kitchen & Bar
Address: 25 Edwin H Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA, United States, 02141
Telephone: (617) 868-4444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

940 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Dog-friendly
Innovative

Bambara Kitchen & Bar is nestled on the Charles River Canal, and is right where you need it: close to MIT, Tech square, the Museum of Science, and adjacent to the Hotel Marlowe. Here, Executive Chef Adam Resnick's menus explore different cuisines and flavor profiles bringing seasonal American fare beyond the traditional with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and subtle global influences. Come enjoy our vibrant, welcoming atmosphere for indoor dining.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:30 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 868-4444
Website
http://www.bambara-cambridge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Adam Resnick
Catering
Or, let Bambara create enticing menus for an event at the adjacent Hotel Marlowe, which offers three beautiful rooms with views for your guests to enjoy. The flexible and beautifully appointed rooms can accommodate intimate ceremonies, gala Cambridge wedding receptions, chic holiday parties, and other special events of up to 350 guests. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
Bambara is happy to accommodate semi-private groups. Indoor seating is limited to 6 guests per table. We can seat up to 20 people with proper social distancing in our semi-private space. Masks are required unless you are seated at your table during events. Let us customized a menu for your gathering!

Location
25 Edwin H Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA 02141
Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Cross Street
28 (McGrath Highway)
Parking details
Garage parking available at the adjacent Cambridgeside Galleria mall, parking validation available for up to 3 hours after 5pm.
Public transit
Green Line to Lechmere, or Red Line to Kendall Square
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

WORLD OF WIZARDRY KIDS SPECIAL
Sep 13, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Attending the Harry Potter: The Exhibition at CambridgeSide next door? Kids under the age of 12 eat free with our magic themed menu when an adult orders an entrée. Simply show us your exhibition ticket.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 28, 2024 only
Join us for Thanksgiving and enjoy our delectable 3-course dinner menu, including traditional favorites and chef specialties. We have a limited dinner menu also available at the bar or for take-out until 8PM.

Offers

$1 Oysters
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Every day is Shuck Day! Join us for $1 oysters every day from 5PM - 7PM.

What 940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bambara Kitchen & Bar offers an upscale ambiance with thoughtfully crafted dishes and expertly mixed cocktails. Guests rave about the "excellent staff" and "absolutely delicious food," particularly the pesto fettuccine and sea scallops. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is enhanced by attentive servers and a welcoming atmosphere.

940 Reviews

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Brian
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, a very enjoyable experience for our party of four.
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MeredithT
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious dinner and good service. Our steaks and scallops were perfect,
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Michelle
New York City
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The only reason this is getting 2 stars over all is because our server was fantastic. The place is also cute and the menu looked delicious. Then cocktails were also phenomenal but expensive. It ends there. Got the burrata which was sour & disgustung. Totally turned my stomach. Sent it back. We ordered steak- both of us medium. Mine was extremely rare- uncooked in parts completely. Brussels sprouts came out half way through the entrees. Spoke to the waitress about the steak & was like on top of serving bad cheese this is not really acceptable for the price. She was very nice and understanding. Said she was speaking to managers. She came back and said “ My manager said we can only take off the Burata” Like I mean that was a given no? She then said I’ll comp your wine off my own salary bc I think you should have gotten more off. We didn’t want her to do that. Managers never came over.
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Jennifer
New York City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Bambara offers an upscale ambiance that sets the stage for an elegant dining experience. The layout creates an inviting space, perfect for both intimate dinners and celebratory gatherings. The menu is a highlight each item seemingly thoughtfully crafted. The drink menu features a range of expertly crafted cocktails, showcasing seasonal flavors that perfectly complement the food. However, my experience at Bambara was marred by significant missteps that overshadowed its potential. I ordered the Burrata, only to find it unexpectedly sour, detracting from the fresh and creamy essence I anticipated. My main course, the Grilled Steak Frites, was another disappointment. I specifically requested a medium cook with a "warm pink center, no red," yet what arrived was a steak that was rare at best, with a red hue throughout. To add to the frustration, my side dish and glass of wine—both ordered to accompany the steak—arrived a full ten minutes after the steak was served, interrupting the flow of the meal. As a former server, I empathized with our attentive and apologetic waitress, who was clearly doing her best under the circumstances. It was disheartening to hear that we were not the first party to encounter similar issues that evening. Even more concerning was the manager's decision not to visit our table personally to apologize or discuss our concerns, leaving a void in customer service that felt particularly glaring during a busy weekend like Head of the Charles. Despite the beautiful setting and promising menu, my experience at Bambara fell short of the standards one expects in the hospitality industry. Further evidence was the server sharing with us that the restaurant rarely sees the traffic which should be reflected by occupancy of the hotel. It’s a shame, as I would have loved to make this a regular spot as a local. With the right attention to detail and management oversight, Bambara has the potential to truly shine, but until then, it’s a mixed bag.
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Bridget
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food, I highly recommend their homemade fettuccini with the pesto 🤤 our waiter was quick and fun to be around
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Luis
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Our server Andres was awesome from the moment we got to the restaurant. The food was also amazing! Everything was delicious! Thanks for a great experience
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OpenTable Diner
New Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! One of the best hotel restaurants I've been to. Great specials and good kids menu. Highly recommend.
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michael
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the Sea Scallops and Creamed Corn. it was DELICIOUS!!! i made my whole family try the creamed corn, they all LOVED it. Would recommend just for the corn.
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TammyG
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff, was very timely with our needs, great quality food.
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Gabster
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great- our waiter was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. My husband's pesto pasta was amazing, but unfortunately, my lobster roll was way, way overcooked and chewy, which was really disappointing because it came with a really good amount of lobster. Also, for those who are picky about fries- these were steak fries. I personally dislike steak fries, but these were pretty flavorful if you're into that sort of fry type. Our friends got the Caesar Salad and the burger- both looked delicious and they were very happy with those items. Oh, and you can't be dollar oysters!!
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FAQs

Bambara Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 868-4444.

Bambara Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 940 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

25 Edwin H Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA 02141

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
28 (McGrath Highway)
Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:30 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Garage parking available at the adjacent Cambridgeside Galleria mall, parking validation available for up to 3 hours after 5pm.
Public transit
Green Line to Lechmere, or Red Line to Kendall Square
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Adam Resnick
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bambara-cambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 868-4444
Catering
Or, let Bambara create enticing menus for an event at the adjacent Hotel Marlowe, which offers three beautiful rooms with views for your guests to enjoy. The flexible and beautifully appointed rooms can accommodate intimate ceremonies, gala Cambridge wedding receptions, chic holiday parties, and other special events of up to 350 guests. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
Bambara is happy to accommodate semi-private groups. Indoor seating is limited to 6 guests per table. We can seat up to 20 people with proper social distancing in our semi-private space. Masks are required unless you are seated at your table during events. Let us customized a menu for your gathering!

Bambara Kitchen & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

WORLD OF WIZARDRY KIDS SPECIAL

Thanksgiving Dinner

Offers

$1 Oysters

Menu

Desserts

Chocolate Cake

Chai Ice Cream Sundae

Tres Leches Cake

What 940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bambara Kitchen & Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bambara Kitchen & Bar restaurant rated?

Is Bambara Kitchen & Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information