Waypoint

Name: Waypoint
Address: 1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 864-2300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2032 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 864-2300
Website
http://www.waypointharvard.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Michael Scelfo
Private party facilities
All inquiries regarding private party bookings/events should be sent to tiffany@aldenharlow.com.

Location
1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Waypoint is conveniently located between Harvard Square and Central Square, with red-line MBTA stops at both Harvard and Central. From either direction, it takes roughly 5-10 minutes to walk to Waypoint at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Feast of the Seven Fishes
US$67.00 per person
Dec 18, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Waypoint's "Seven Fishes" is a beloved holiday tradition that celebrates the Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes. This year Waypoint and Chef Michael Scelfo showcase their culinary expertise by crafting an exquisite multi-course seafood feast, blending fresh, sustainable fish with creative flavors. The menu features a variety of traditional and innovative preparations and wine pairings by Harlow Hospitality Sommelier Max Bratter.

Popular dishes

Chopped ClamUS$24.00
parsley, chilies & pecorino
Smoked WhitefishUS$22.00
mascarpone, dill & capers
IlladelphiaUS$23.00
pepperoni, pecorino, tomato sauce & basil
Brussels & GuancialeUS$22.00
crispy brussel sprouts, garlic oil & guanciale
Mushroom PieUS$22.00
hen of the woods, cremini, thyme, truffle honey, pickled red onion

Pasta

Lobster Cacio e PepeUS$38.00
whole wheat pasta, koji butter & pecorino
Uni BucatiniUS$29.00
smoked egg yolk, pecorino & bottarga
Jonah Crab & Angel HairUS$29.00
evoo breadcrumb, guanciale & jalapeño
Black Pepper SpaccatelliUS$26.00
house cured guanciale, tomato, basil & smoked pecorino

Plates

WP French FriesUS$9.00
regular or crab dusted with chili mayo
"Anchor" CaesarUS$17.00
romaine lettuce, garlic parsley croutons
- With 3oz Lump Blue CrabUS$28.00
Market VegetablesUS$23.00
daily selection
Fried Salt & Vinegar SmeltsUS$16.00
pickled "rampch" dressing
Fried BrusselsUS$18.00
fish sauce vinaigrette, pickled onions, lime
Baked OysterUS$16.00
pecorino, garlic butter, bread crumbs
Hickory Smoked ShrimpUS$19.00
tomato butter, garlic, focaccia
Seared Tuna & Rice BowlUS$24.00
puffed brown rice, roasted squash, apple miso vinaigrette, avocado, pickles
Pan Seared CodUS$24.00
parsnip puree, roasted shellfish butter, house dried tomatoes
Hash Brown CakesUS$18.00
smoked fish salad, smoked trout roe, cucumber vinaigrette
Shrimp & Pork Shu MaiUS$17.00
green chili crisp, white soy
Hearth Baked FlatbreadUS$14.00
rosemary garlic butter

Raw Bar

Oysters*
daily selection, pickled fennel mignonette, cocktail sauce
- Market Price
Wellfleet Clams*
daily selection
- Market Price
Shrimp Cocktail
cocktail sauce, nori aioli
- 3 forUS$14.00
Maine Uni Tray*US$49.00
seasonal accompaniments

Caviar

Donuts & CaviarUS$26.00
hackleback caviar, brioche donuts (5g)
Caviar SupplementUS$25.00
add a bump of caviar to anything (5g)

Classics

NY Strip Steak Frites
bernaise aioli, absinthe demi, hand cut fries
- 8ozUS$39.00
- 16ozUS$78.00
Whole Roasted BranzinoUS$49.00
shaved fennel salad
WP Fish & ChipsUS$26.00
dill pickle tartar sauce, lemon, fries
WP Fish SandwichUS$19.00
Parker roll, dill pickle tartar, iceberg, cheddar, fries
Waypoint BurgerUS$19.00
two 4 oz top patties, tillamock cheddar, cured tomato, pickled onion, tonnato
Cast Iron SalmonUS$26.00
crispy & creamy cici beans, torched grapes & lemon

Crudos

Hiramasa*US$20.00
sesame- umami brittle, jalapeño, shoyu syrup
Bluefin Tuna*US$26.00
fried peanut, shaved cucumber, makrut lime, buttermilk crema
Ora King Salmon*US$19.00
fried rice cake, shaved cucumber, black truffle oil, avocado, ikura

What 2,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waypoint offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "fantastic ambiance," perfect for seafood lovers and those seeking unique cocktails. Guests rave about the "$1 oysters" and "creative dishes." While service can be slow at times, the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere make it a worthwhile visit.

2,032 Reviews

M
Mark
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, excellent food, and as always outstanding cocktails. Love the oyster special between 5-7 pm!
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Jakai
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Drink: Sage Advice 5/5 Food: Lobster Cacio e Pepe 4.5/5 Hickory Smoked Shrimp 7/5 (have an appetizer if you're hungry) Food was great. I had the lobster cacio e pepe. Noodles were cooked well unlike last time I was here in April. Waypoint a great in & out spot. You can tell the goal is to turnaround tables quickly. Wouldn't recommend for lounging after a meal due to noise level. $1 oysters makes the bar quite busy but seats seemed to move fast. Requested a booth and was placed near the kitchen, I personally didn't mind but beware of the clanking plates and silverware in your ear if you do sit on that side.
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Hayes
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We’ve had lovely times at Waypoint before but our experience tonight left something to be desired. Multiple items on the menu were out of stock and our drink and food orders were forgotten or delayed. Staff were friendly and responsive and the food was delicious.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exelente servicio los meseros muy amables se los recomiendo
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Susan
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious. Service was lacking. It was Monday night so not particularly busy but the staff was absent.
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Jamison
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall everything was great. The food and cocktails were fantastic.
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Hope
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came with my sister who was visiting Boston and had never been to Cambridge. The ambiance is elegant and modern and the cocktails & food were very good. Service was super friendly and helpful as well. HIGHLY recommend the lobster caccio e Pepe. Will return!!
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Dan
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Surprisingly wonderful meal! First time at Waypoint. Creative dishes, all impressive.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great meal and a fun time all around. We tried many of the menu items and enjoyed every single one.
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Ryan
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We love Alden & Harlow and had high hopes. But the parking in the area is bleak, no one answers the phone like by design - no way to connect with a person or have leave a message, the service was inept, the stager guy was even more so … plus an arrogant a—. We were seated and waited ten minutes for the inept waitress to introduce herself. Two other parties seated behind us were served drinks before we were given a hello. When we asked what’s good she read the whole menu giving no new detail. Service wise the delay between a second course hickory shrimp and the final course of lobster Caccio e Pepe was thirty minutes and no one apologized even though we had to follow up twice to finally be served food that was nearly cold. There were just two small pieces of lobster including half a small claw meat for $38. To add insult to injury they don’t know how to make a manhattan. They used dry vermouth and they used the wrong ratios. The small coupe glass was only half full for twenty dollars. We will not be back and do not recommend anyone visit this place. In many years of using OpenTable this is my most negative review I’ve ever had the occasion to write. Absolutely awful experience.
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FAQs

Waypoint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 864-2300.

Waypoint is rated 4.3 stars by 2032 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Waypoint is conveniently located between Harvard Square and Central Square, with red-line MBTA stops at both Harvard and Central. From either direction, it takes roughly 5-10 minutes to walk to Waypoint at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael Scelfo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waypointharvard.com/
Phone number
(617) 864-2300
Private party facilities
All inquiries regarding private party bookings/events should be sent to tiffany@aldenharlow.com.

Waypoint

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Feast of the Seven Fishes

Oysters

Mushroom Pie

Baked Oyster

Pizza

Chopped ClamUS$24.00

Smoked WhitefishUS$22.00

IlladelphiaUS$23.00

Brussels & GuancialeUS$22.00

Mushroom PieUS$22.00

Pasta

Lobster Cacio e PepeUS$38.00

Uni BucatiniUS$29.00

Jonah Crab & Angel HairUS$29.00

Black Pepper SpaccatelliUS$26.00

Plates

WP French FriesUS$9.00

"Anchor" CaesarUS$17.00

Market VegetablesUS$23.00

Fried Salt & Vinegar SmeltsUS$16.00

Fried BrusselsUS$18.00

Baked OysterUS$16.00

Hickory Smoked ShrimpUS$19.00

Seared Tuna & Rice BowlUS$24.00

Pan Seared CodUS$24.00

Hash Brown CakesUS$18.00

Shrimp & Pork Shu MaiUS$17.00

Hearth Baked FlatbreadUS$14.00

Raw Bar

Oysters*

Wellfleet Clams*

Shrimp Cocktail

Maine Uni Tray*US$49.00

Caviar

Donuts & CaviarUS$26.00

Caviar SupplementUS$25.00

Classics

NY Strip Steak Frites

Whole Roasted BranzinoUS$49.00

WP Fish & ChipsUS$26.00

WP Fish SandwichUS$19.00

Waypoint BurgerUS$19.00

Cast Iron SalmonUS$26.00

Crudos

Hiramasa*US$20.00

Bluefin Tuna*US$26.00

Ora King Salmon*US$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Waypoint offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Waypoint restaurant rated?

Is Waypoint currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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