Draft or bottled, the beer is the best. Cheap with color! Tatoos help get faster service. Friendly and fun. Street tables too.

Charlie's Kitchen.. I loved it! The food, service & atmosphere was exceptional. Congratulations to the chef for sourcing some fantastic produce. The Chef's Special Burger and the Steak Tips were the best we have ever tasted. It's a shame we are moving on tomorrow.

The restaurant has a great bar with lots of great beers to choose from. They even gave us a sample of one we were questioning the taste. The wait staff was very attentive and very pleasant to talk with about the menu. I ordered the fish and chips which was very tasty. The portions are just average. Usually fish and... More

Best bargain in Harvard Square...nothing fancy, just great bar food....

The patio in the back is a fun place. The food is bar food. The burgers are bit too greasy, even for a burger.

Charlie's has a solid beer garden that is a perfect after-work meeting spot. They typically have a decent draught beer selection and there's a pleasant courtyard ambiance. I prefer to eat outdoors but eating inside is ok as Charlie's has above average food - your standard American fare. Would recommend you try their lobster roll - it's very reasonably priced... More

Charlie's is a traditional burger and beer joint. The beer selection, particularly if you like draft beer is exceptional. The bier garden outdoors has a wood stove so it's open even on chilly nights. Service is prompt if not overly attentive. The double cheeseburger I ordered was cooked perfectly and came out quickly. The many fry options – sweet potato,... More

I stopped in for lunch, having asked the concierge at my hotel about what his favorite hole-in-the-wall in Cambridge was. I had a beer and a double lobster roll with fries (ate one; took the other home). The place is pretty classic hole-in-the-wall: Older, with upholstered diner-type benches and tables, a bar/counter that you can eat at, and upstairs dining.... More

If you like dive bars with good food, service, beer selection, and value for money check it out.