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Craigie on Main


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4 of 5 stars 119 ratings
119 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#1 of 413 restaurants in Cambridge
  • Cuisines: French
  • Price range*: $40-$60
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5 of 5 stars
Minotlight 20 contributions
Boston
Jul 9, 2009

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
UK
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 34 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
0/2 found this review helpful

Nice one more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 30, 2008

(In old location) Quaint dining room with an amazing staff. e sure to make reservations as this is one of the busiest places in the area because the food is out of this world, probably one of the best modern French restaurants i have been to in my life. Go for the tasting menu, it is a bit steep but... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 18, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

When it was actually on Craigie Street, this was hands down the BEST restaurant in the Boston area...I'll let you know what I think when I get a chance to try the new location on Main Street more

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5 of 5 stars
tigerlily7979 5 contributions
Boston
Nov 15, 2008

Craigie Street Bistrot is far and away the best restaurant in Cambridge--it's elegant, creative, and offers stunningly good food! Since the restaurant is tiny (though actually, I think they're moving to a larger location in Central Square), it can be difficult to get a reservation, but OH is it worth the wait! CSB is unique in that they strive to... more

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2 of 5 stars
nick_jo 11 contributions
boston, ma
Nov 3, 2008

What is it about fine restaurants these days and not being able to find anything to eat at them? We have lived near the CSB and have been there once or twice a year since they opened. Lately (2 times this past year), the menu selections have been so odd that choosing something to eat was quite difficult. That was... 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.