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Craigie on Main


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4.0 of 5 stars 125 ratings
125 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
64
4.0 of 5 stars
34
3.0 of 5 stars
12
2.0 of 5 stars
9
1.0 of 5 stars
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#1 of 417 restaurants in Cambridge
  • Cuisines: French
  • Price range*: €27-40 ($40-$60)

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3 of 5 stars
DC_Traveler88   21 contributions
Washington, DC
Nov 8, 2009

Went here to celebrate my fiance's birthday. Appetizers were amazing - rabbit sausage was delicious and the sashimi was fresh with a spicy (bit too spicy) onion condiment. The main courses were dissapointing. The chicken, which the waiter described as the "best chicken you will ever have" was....not. The chicken had this foam on top of it that made it... more

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4 of 5 stars
roo15   134 contributions
Aug 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We ate in the bar area which allows you to eat from the main menu and also the bar menu. My appetizer was delicate and delicious; Sashimi, red onion- salsa, avocado &harissa-rose vinaigrette. My main was a little over-salted, which was surprising given the abundance of fresh & interesting ingredients that did not require a salt-push. (Roasted Bass with mussel... more

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5 of 5 stars
tzazikimchee   10 contributions
Aug 12, 2009

Ooooh, I'm so excited for their whole hog dinner!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
626064   5 contributions
canada
Jul 21, 2009

I think this serves the best food in Boston. Pricey but worth it (although I wouldn't consider it a value restaurant). The only complaint is that food service was slow and although service is polite, there is a slight air of pretentiousness. The other thing I noticed was that the bread was being reused...ie if a table only ate 2... more

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5 of 5 stars
Minotlight   26 contributions
Boston
Jul 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The reviews were correct - wonderful food. Octopus was tender with great flavor - cod cheeks melted in your mouth - scallops flavorful and tender - chicken offered interesting contrasts. There is a buzz in the air that makes you part of the scene. Very capable, experienced service. Separate menu for the bar that we will have to try. Reservation... more

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5 of 5 stars
caiahmi   2 contributions
Fairfield, CT
Apr 26, 2009

Four friends ate there last Saturday sitting at one of the high tables in order to watch the kitchen activities. The food was splendid. My friend had the moist and tender chicken while me and my husband both ordered the succulent roast baby pork in a fruity sauce that perfectly brought out the rick pork flavor. I had the salmon... more

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4 of 5 stars
hl248   6 contributions
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Mar 16, 2009

In my opinion, really great restaurants are hard to come across in Cambridge especially for someone who is from NYC....so I was really pleased to have found Craigie on Main. We went for our anniversary and the food was very good. We decided to veer off the beaten track and went for the Chef's Menu (basically a omakase) of 6... more

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5 of 5 stars
BaHaBa   35 contributions
Maine
Feb 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Craigie on Main is a testimony to creative modern French cuisine. The menus and ingredients are a little quirky...but that's half the fun. Preparation, ingredients and portions are all just right. We'll definitely go back for dinner as well as brunch. All is not perfect, however. Because this place is so good it was a little crowed and chaotic on... more

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5 of 5 stars
BradHCambridge   15 contributions
Jan 21, 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

Probably the BEST place to eat in Cambridge. Have not tried the new location yet, just blocks from our house more

Nice one
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3 of 5 stars
dfreedman900   3 contributions
Jan 21, 2009
0/3 found this review helpful

Nice one more

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Craigie on Main Address

853 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Tel: (617) 497-5511
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.