Nubar

4.3

1105 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for groups

We are currently serving our breakfast buffet 7 days/wk, from 7am - 10:30am. The price is now $30/adults and $16/kids (because of the soaring price of eggs), and it includes coffee, tea, or juice. We are now serving lunch again daily, from 11am - 2pm. On Sundays, we will offer our regular lunch menu, plus a small menu of a la carte brunch items. We open for dinner at 5pm daily. The kitchen closes at 10pm daily. The bar will stay open 45 minutes after the kitchen closes on Sunday - Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, last call is 11:45pm.

Located under the glow of a Cambridge landmark and in the heart of Harvard Square, Nubar restaurant and lounge is now open at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. A chic neighborhood hangout emphasizing a comfortable bar and dining experience, Nubar restaurant serves food reflective of its surrounding neighborhood: smart, seasonal and approachable.

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Location
16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone number
(617) 234-1365
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$18 for up to 3 hours with validation. The rate goes up to $35 for up to 5 hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tom Connaughton
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 1,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nubar offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food, outdoor dining," and "great service." Known for its "vegetarian-friendly" menu and "excellent brunch selection," this cozy spot near Harvard Square provides a comfortable atmosphere. Patrons appreciate its "quiet" setting, attentive staff, and "reasonable prices," making it a local favorite.

1,105 Reviews

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Dr Joyce Maguire VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
$80. For a tacky hotel buffet on a weekday is insane. I guess they are trying to chase more neighborhood patrons away. Even captive hotel guests friends are bolting. And no lunch? They are on a Swedish death cleaning trip. Insane planning. Charge less, smaller plates. Bring people in- don’t chase them out.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have come here before, so felt we knew what to expect. It was one of the few restaurants still taking Valentine reservations. The service was excellent, but the food was subpar in both taste and quality. The sea bass had been prepared and in addition had sat on the pass thru for a while. The steak was overcooked and of mediocre quality. We will not be returning to dine here - it simply isn’t worth it.
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Karen VIP
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was particularly good: helpful, efficient, friendly, but not intrusive. We had a pleasant dinner and did not feel rushed.
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Gretchen
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm environment, comfortable chairs, attentive service providers and excellent tasty food! Seats by the fireplace were great.
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Charles
Greater Boston96 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Notably better than on recent visits. Food was tasty and well prepared. Hope this continues.
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Flo
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice Xmas Buffet, unfortunately we never seem to be able to eat enough to make it a worthwhile endeavor. Food and service were both great.
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Ellen
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great choice for us since we were already staying at the Commander Hotel. Armenian house special lamb chops was the hit of the night. Everything was well prepared, presented with care by attentive staff Overall, highly recommend.
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Leslie VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience from start to finish. Great and friendly service
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Helen VIP
Greater Boston63 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Usually very loud and noisy at dinner. This evening it was quiet and relaxing. Probably not good for establishment, but a quiet delight for the diners. Maybe first snow storm kept people at home.
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Michael
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nubar did not disappoint. The food was delicious, the wait staff attentive and gracious, and the atmosphere ideal for sharing a memorable holiday dinner with friends. Grateful for the experience!
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FAQs

Nubar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 234-1365.

Nubar is rated 4.3 stars by 1105 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(617) 234-1365
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$18 for up to 3 hours with validation. The rate goes up to $35 for up to 5 hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tom Connaughton
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Nubar

Make a reservation

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Menu

Nubar Buffet

Nubar Buffet

Breakfast is available 7 days a week

Breakfast

Lunch

Lunch

What 1,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Nubar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Nubar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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