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Temple Bar

1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138-1803
617-547-5055
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Ranked #50 of 498 restaurants in Cambridge
Price range: INR1,152 - INR2,195
Cuisines: American
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Sacramento Street
Transit: Harvard Square and Porter Square Redline T stops as well as several bus routes
Description: Temple Bar is a neighborhood bistro with a focus on creative cuisine along with professional and friendly service. Temple Bar offers a warm and welcoming charm. Accented by exposed brick, oversized mirrors, lights and booths and an oak enamored paneling, guests enjoy the buzz and excitement of Temple Bar
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Portland, OR
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30 reviews 30 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Loved the salmon, the halibut, the calamari and the excellent service. Moderately priced with impeccable service. Eating outside was refreshing but very close quarters between you and the next table.

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See 3 more reviews by pixel45 for Cambridge
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We really enjoyed our experience! The food, service, and atmosphere were great! Tried the halibut special and the salmon - delicious! The warm rolls and brown bread was terrific! Great signature cocktails too. Nice variety of appetizers. We definitely will return!

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Somerset, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Wound up here as a second choice and so glad we did! Phenomenal service by a true genious :) Excellent food, powerful bar, great atmosphere, free parking, easy location. Can't wait to go back.

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Ashland, Massachusetts
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Temple Bar restaurant's website boasted that the restaurant was named for the street in Dublin, which is famous for shops. Hmmm. First off, the street in Dublin is famous for BARS, not shopping. Next, there was not one Irish dish listed. Therefore, the name seems random and doesn't prepare the diner for what awaits. I was meeting friends there and... More

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boston, ma
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I used to love going to this spot, but I feel unwelcome there now, as though I'm not "hip" enough to merit attention from the bartenders. The prices are too high for the quality, and with several choices close by, this is no longer at the top of my list when I'm in the area.

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See 3 more reviews by spbos14 for Cambridge
Boston, Massachusetts
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54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Located on Mass. Ave. just passed Harvard Square, this dim-lit bar is cozy and offers a warm atmosphere. There pizzas are delicious and they have a good selection of draft beer.

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North Reading, MA
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12 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We'd only been to the Temple Bar for brunch...and we almost always go to the West Side Lounge when we're in Cambridge for concerts (right next door). So we decided to try dinner here. I'm so glad we did! Dinner was excellent, the cocktails terrific and the wine list accessible and well-priced (a decent Spanish grenache.) I will say that... More

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Poestenkill NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

Met up with a Cambridge friend for cocktails, tea, good food and great conversation. Attentive staff, competent Kitchen & Good vibes.

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New York City, New York
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54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

We must have gone to this restaurant dozens of times. We sat at the bar and at tables. We had small intimate romantic dinners and larger group meals. We just love this place. The service, the atmosphere, the physical layout and decor, and the food are wonderful. I strongly recommend Temple Bar.

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See 2 more reviews by marabel100 for Cambridge
Athens Greece
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161 reviews 161 reviews
100 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

Enjoyed a good veggie plate meal with vegan son, wine, conversation with friendly staff, one in training. We dined late without reservations and there was no problem. appetizers consisted of rosemary fries, a bit cold but they didn't charge us as we left them untouched. But the rest of the meal was served hot and had a lot of vegan... More

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