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Grafton Street Pub & Grill, Cambridge, MA

Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.6
4.6
1285 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
*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 parking for all guests that enter the Harvard Square parking garage after 5pm Monday thru Thursday, and all day Sunday.

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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 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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.
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

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

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    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: Sunday - Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Mon - 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Tue - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
    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.

Menu

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What 1,285 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grafton Street Pub & Grill offers "outstanding food and service" in a lively, inviting atmosphere. Located near Harvard Square, this establishment is praised for its "great vibe" and "cool atmosphere." Standout dishes include oysters, duck confit, and fish and chips. Perfect for gatherings, it boasts "excellent" bar service and accommodating staff.

1,285 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    Greater Boston

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service and friendly staff. I have been here several times.

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  2. Fred

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A pleasant atmosphere, decent and thoughtful service, a few good brews on tap, a satisfactory wine list. The food? Meh. Nothing that you'll remember or recommend. Portions are adequate if a bit bland and unimaginative.

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  3. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very popular bar, overflowing on Saturday night with partiers, so very noisy. A little bit quieter away from bar. EXCELLENT SERVICE. WONDERFUL WAITRESS! My salad with pomegranate seeds and candied pecans and feta cheese was delicious. My friends liked their fish and chips and calamari.

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  4. James

    Greater Boston

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food good service what more could you want?!

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  5. Chris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    103 reviews

    1.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrible service / some of thr worst I’ve ever had

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  6. Sean

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible music and festive decorations for the holiday season. The service was stellar! Grafton Street remains a gem.

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  7. James

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always top notch and the variety on the menu is creative and provides something for all. Whether one chooses to grab a quick drink before an event, or have a night out for dinner, you can’t go wrong.

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  8. Brooke

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT!! Great service. Great food. Cool atmosphere!! Food recs: moules frites, burger, spinach dip, salmon

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  9. Jonathan

    VIP

    Phoenix

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is quite good but our server mysteriously disappeared half way through service at 7pm. Another server took over after we had been ignored for 20 minutes without a word about what happened.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a busy Harvard Square place with fun atmosphere. The food was surprisingly really good. Staff are busy so you need to call them Over. Oysters were great and all our dishes were too. We will definitely be going back.

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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 1285 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

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
  • Neighbourhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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.
  • 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, Takeout, 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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