Christopher's Restaurant & Bar
(617) 876-9180
1920 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02140
42.3861
-71.1195
Neighborhood: Neighborhood Nine
What People Are Saying About Christopher's Restaurant & Bar
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
While Christopher's exposed brick walls and crackling fireplace provide a most welcoming environment, it's the restaurant's lengthy menu of inexpensive comfort food that makes regulars out of area students and young professionals. When not glued to the bar's numerous TVs, libation lovers select from one of Cambridge's most impressive drink menus (try the sinful chocolate cake martini). Friendly servers are well-versed when it comes to describing each of the 20-plus beers on tap.
The Food
The kitchen shows great dexterity in churning out any number of cuisine types--cheesy enchiladas share table space with plates of piquant Thai curry stir-fry and homemade butternut squash ravioli. Health-conscious diners are especially well taken care of, considering that burgers are made with 100% naturally raised beef and ever-popular buffalo wings come from free-range chickens. Adventurous types looking for more than a sandwich wisely gravitate towards the grilled salmon filet with sweet-and-sour mango-chile salsa.
User Reviews
elizabeth199
January 24, 2009
We go here all the time. It is one of our favorites. We like the food and there is something to please everyone. Beer selection excellent. The only challenge of the place is that there are a few rather incompetent servers and when they do make a mistake or, for instance, like when our food took 45 minutes to come out, they are not understanding or apologetic. We eat here a lot and once had HORRIBLE service and food that took FOREVER and assumed because we are regular, good customers that if we spoke to the manger he would, at least, be apologetic. He wasn't. He wasn't even nice, no offer of a $5 gift certificate, free drink... nothing. It was like we were bothering him and it was our problem. That said, the food is good enough and service is generally good enough to make it worth being regulars. Good for vegetarians, but plenty for meat eaters too.
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pubsquatch
November 14, 2007
A great pub atmosphere is defined by a wide selection of beers, good comfort food (burgers are awesome here), a jovial crowd, and talkative interested bartenders and servers. Christopher?s has it all! I have been going here for years and have never had a bad experience.
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klwinston
November 14, 2007
Christopher's has the best burgers around!! The toppings are incredibly fresh (even the avocado which is hard to get this time of year) and the flavor of the burger doesn't seem to be masked by the grill. The atmosphere downstairs is much better than upstairs given the bar and sophisticated fireplace seating. 1/2 of the tables upstairs overlook Mass Ave and Porter Square giving people something to look at, but there seemed to be a draft upstairs that I couldn't help notice. Regardless, a place I'll visit over and over again!
read full reviewThe Details on Christopher's Restaurant & Bar
Save Time:
Those bringing a large group should take advantage of the restaurant's reservation policy--only parties of 6 or more can make reservations.
Know Before You Go:
All the art on the walls is locally produced and for sale, so if something catches your eye, you may end up bringing home more than a doggie bag.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Quiet, Brunch, Fireplace, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Hamburgers, Health Food, Traditional American, Californian, Mexican
Smoking Permitted:
No
