Row 34 - Cambridge

Waiting: reserved seats (dinner) First plate: 7min It was my first time visiting this location, and it was a fantastic experience. The seafood stew was absolutely delicious, with a rich, creamy texture that showed it had been slowly cooked to bring out the full depth of flavor from the seafood broth. Every spoonful was comforting, and I couldn’t stop dipping the baguette into that amazing soup. The seafood tower was also impressive, with everything tasting fresh and well-prepared. On top of that, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. A thoroughly satisfying meal from beginning to end.

Truly delicious. It felt like the food magically appeared 30 seconds after I ordered. That’s how quick my plate arrived. Every bite was a flavor-packed masterpiece. Highly recommend for anyone who takes their taste buds seriously. The only thing that gave me pause was the 3.5% “kitchen appreciation fee” for non-tipped staff. It’s supposedly optional and can be taken off if you ask, but it just feels like that cost shouldn’t fall on diners in the first place.

One of our stand-buys for seafood in Boston. Flavors are on point, perfectly cooked. Salmon ceviche, tuna crudo, raw oysters, deviled eggs, pesto pasta and monkfish all done well. The one dish that was disappointing was the seafood stew. Broth was thin and clear—I prefer more tomato and a thicker broth, perhaps more seafood flavor to it. Regardless we loved the food and service—we will be back!

I've tried a good lobster roll in Boston last year so I decided to check out this place since it's near my hotel. I ordered a lobster roll and it didn't meet my expectations. But the lobster meat was veryyy chewy and over seasoning, not good at all. They let me switch the chips to the thick cut fried, and it was not bad, thick, warm, some crunchy, oily but as expected. If there was anything I like about my order, it would be the buttery bun. So the food was meh. The service was also meh. I ordered Togo, the girl who took my order was helpful explained things to me. But I stood there for ~25 mins waiting. There were 3 people helping customers at the front. My food was ready and no one told me until I asked. I understand it was busy time, but I was the one who ordered Togo and was the only one still standing around waiting...

This was my first time at the Kendall location of Row 34, and it was wonderful! The food was delicious as were the cocktails, and the ambience and service were great. Delicious, would get again - Ruby Slipper ($16): this was a delicious cocktail, perfectly sweet and fruity - Grilled line caught local squid ($16): This was a delicious appetizer. Tender squid, creamy aioli, and chili crisp. What's not to love? - Gulf shrimp pasta ($32): Lots of tender shrimp, awesome savory pesto pasta. I loved the flavor and seafood in this one. Good, might get again - Griddled crab cake ($23): This was good! Chock full of crab with minimal filler Wouldn't get again - Lettuce cups ($14): Just not very notable. - Smoked cod arancini ($15): Fried flavor and filler overwhelms the seafood. Overall I was really delighted by the cocktail, squid, and gulf shrimp pasta. I'll definitely be back!

Oyster lovers from Texas here- we had such a good time at Row 34. Got this place recommended and decided we had to come during our trip to Boston. The oysters were incredible. We also had the clam chowder and the shrimp pasta, everything was amazing. Our server Anya was so lovely as well, she was really the cherry on top of the whole experience. Will definitely be back on our next trip back!

One of the best lobster rolls I've had. Crispy fish was delicious. Excellent selection of oysters

Definitely would recommend making a reservation for here. Luckily we were able to find a spot at the bar during busy dinner hours! Service was quick and friendly, great about answering questions and addressing any allergy concerns. Food was delicious! Only note I have is about the lobster roll; we wish there was a more generous portion for the price. The size of the coleslaw is a joke.. maybe three bites.

It was the first experience for having lobster roll. My choice was totally amazing. So flavorful and bettered bread, fresh lobster. I switched fries to salad which was fresh too. The dream pop cocktail has lime flavored which was amazing. I will be definitely back when I came back to boston.

Visited this spot with a few friends while I was in Boston--because let's be real, you have to try seafood when you're in the city! And let me just say... it did not disappoint. We pretty much ordered everything and anything, and the standout for me was hands-down the cured salmon from the board. It was silky, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Also--shoutout to the mussels. They were insanely fresh and plump--some of the best I've ever had. If you're coming here, these two items are a must. On the flip side, the crab dip was underwhelming--not nearly as flavorful as I hoped, and honestly not worth the price. Same goes for the uni toast. The uni portion was really small, so the flavor got lost with all the other toppings. Would definitely skip that one next time. If you're going to splurge, go for the oysters and the seafood board--fresh, well-executed, and a great way to experience Boston's seafood scene. Overall, worth the visit if you know what to order!

Row 34, Cambridge, MA -- Chowder 1.5 -- cold Lobster roll 1; warm lobster roll 4 -- Atmosphere: 2.5 Chowder came out well after the lobster (waitress didn't fire it) and was thin and bitter /astringent (with sherry?) and came with a homemade flat cracker sticking out of it (why? Don't mess with chowder people! It comes with oyster crackers. Period) Not great at all. TINY lobster roll chopped super fine which doesn't show off the lobster at all. To its credit they had finely chopped celery. But they also added ONION which ruined the roll. I had to swap for the butter poached version which was just lobster and butter (which the waitress and manager did with no issues). Huge portion of shoestring fries subbed for the included chips (at a full order up charge,) very stingy on the nicely tangy coleslaw which was also chopped so fine it was a little unappealing (likely the cheapest thing on the plate - why skimp?) The replacement warm butter roll had better looking meat but was quite boring Not a huge fan of the space which manages to be both minimal industrial and cluttered especially with the huge number of ceiling lights. The chairs are metal outside patio style chairs and add to the visual clutter (and look super uncomfortable.) Service was mediocre (had to flag down waitress twice, didn't fire chowder, didn't refill soda) except when I complained about the disgusting lobster roll which prompted a visit from the manager who was attentive and sympathetic (but nothing comped for the misfired chowder or gross roll). (6/20/25)

Our first visit to Boston, we checked into our hotel then headed out to Row 34 for a much anticipated seafood dinner. We were staying in Back Bay and we didn't anticipate the amount of traffic but we made our reservation time just a few minutes late. Row 34 was a great spot for our first meal, a large open space that was very comfortable even with a full We started with delicious fresh oysters, clams, and shrimp from the raw bar. Wife ordered the fish tacos which were perfectly fried topped with a sweet and spicy relish. I went with the seafood stew packed with clams, mussels, shrimp in a delicious broth perfectly complimenting the toasty bread perfect for dipping. Service was great, our server guided us through our wine choices and which oyster variety that was the most popular. Overall a great start to our stay here in Boston!

Amazing place! Came here straight from the plane to get some nice seafood and we were not disappointed. We had seafood stew, clam chowder, asparagus salad, ceviche, backed oysters. We had some Greek wines which are hard to find, both were great. Service was outstanding, super friendly and attentive. Ambience is very inclusive, you can definitely enjoy a nice romantic dinner or have some beers with your friends. Definitely amazing vibe. Great experience!

Enjoyed the atmosphere, an interesting mix of upscale and sports bar seating in a large open area. Good beer list - albeit inaccurate(unfortunately). Quick service, attentive staff, and appreciatively open to my casual attire. Roll was $68(!!!) was good, nice large chunks of lobster, great roll. Was told the lobster is sourced at the owners cousin's place in Maine. The reason I took off - the north end surcharge & seating was tight. The high top row I was at shared a wall with a bench seating on the main dining floor. There was a very enthusiastic guest directly behind me rocking back and forth so aggressively that both I and the couple in the table next to me were jostled and I spilled my drink from being knocked... it was multiple times through my hour there.

Five stars for the excellent service I received! I made a reservation for my birthday dinner, I had the honor of having Anya as my server. She was absolutely amazing, super kind, made me feel special for my celebration, and very attentive. The environment was great, loved the warm lights and dark interiors. The food was served hot. Overall this was the best experience thanks to our server Anya!

Best tasting lobster roll in the greater Boston area IMHO (also among the most expensive). Juicy lobster meat with just the right amount of sauce/seasoning, perfectly toasted buttery bun. Side salad (subbed for fries) very fresh and crisp greens and nice light dressing. Cambridge location has a very clean and modern feel, and excellent service.

I am torn on how to review Row 34 and want to start with expressing that this is a truly great option if you're looking for good quality seafood within the Kendall Square area. The staff were surperbly friendly, the interior of this location was very spacious - almost too much such that you felt like you were in the lobby of a hotel or corporate building rather than in a cute little seafood restaurant. That all said: Would I blink twice about going again? No, I would definitely come again. Would I host a business meeting here? Definitely, I think they were super accommodating, good quality food and great options. Will this become a regular spot for me? Likely not, a little too pricey and lacking the warm comfort I hope from a local seafood spot. We tried the shellfish tower, which truly was a tower, once it was served I couldn't see my partner's face over the presentation. Honestly I think the full dish could have been one level instead of two making each piece more accessible. The pieces were fresh, raw, un-dressed, and just that. Great for a straightforward seafood experience - nothing fancy if you're looking for a customized take on the creatures. Next we had the brussel sprouts, beets, and french fries. Each of these were your very normal fried accompaniments. Unfortunately the contrast of cold seafood and friend sides made my tummy ultimately turn into a pit, I did appreciate the presentation of each and the overall selection. I wish there were at least some fresh veggie options that offered light warmth to pair better for digestion. For drinks, the cocktails are creative - varied - and overall on the bitter side but delicious. The wine list offers more bottles than wines by the glass and the whites were overall the steely sauvignon blanc style (yes, this does go well with seafood but I'm more of a Sancerre or Chablis person!) Overall definitely worth trying, a bit pricey but super friendly and convenient.

Simply the best lobster roll I've ever had. Only the warm buttered one though! The homemade potato chips are also great. Great clam chowder and a superb crab cake. Great cocktails too. Also the raw bar selections are excellent. Yes I'm using the word great a lot. Make a reservation. Always mobbed.

Seafood! Yes please! Had a lovely dinner with out of town friends on Sunday night. They were craving delicious seafood so my first thought was Row! It wasn't too crowded so we were quickly seated. We wanted to share some appetizers so decided on the musscles. They have cocktails and beers on tap and a nice variety of their entree and raw bar menu. The musscles were so good! They came towering over a big round bowl and the wine sauce was amazing! I wanted to drink all of it right out of the bowl. The musscles came with crunchy garlicky toasted bread and that was perfection. I decided on the swordfish and everyone else got the seafood stew, the risotto and the spaghetti. Everything looked amazing when it came out and smelled really appetizing. We quickly started devouring our food. Everyone enjoyed their entree so much that they wanted to share and have everyone on the table try a bite! My swordfish was very good but I think I preferred my bf seafood risotto after trying a bite and I'll probably order that next time. It was just nice and creamy and really hit the spot on a cold night. The waitress was very nice and attentive and bonded with one of my friends because a football game was on their TV'S and I guess they were both rooting for the same team. We had a very nice dinner and drinks and they were super impressed with Row and can't wait to come visit and dine here again.

Just cuz there was some thing off the menu that we're not available and they were out beside that it was yummy. The lobster roll is a must and heirloom tomato salad.

Said goodbye to a week's visit to New England last week after visiting my sis and then friends, finishing up in Boston. Stayed in Cambridge next to the MIT campus at a neat place in Kendall Square and had an excellent farewell dinner at Row 34, a spot you should check out when you're in the hood. Excellent fresh-as-can-be seafood, with a great selection of oysters, lobster, beers, and the other necessities of life. While the house oysters were briny and glistening, next time I'll follow the server's lead 'cause in a selection of the ones I chose, her recommendations were even better-"Better," as in plumper, sweeter and much more flavorful. My advice? Have the lobster pasta dish. A 5 star dish that's so rich you can share it with your dining partner.

The service we got was so fantastic it had to be applauded! Panos was our server that evening for our outdoor table. It started to sprinkle and he was extremely communicative, never pressured us in either way and managed to work with the manager to get our large group an indoor table. It was the best service Ive ever experienced at any restaurant, ever. We started off our meal with some oysters and appetizers, ending with lobster rolls. All the food was generally great, with special call outs for the large mussels, island creek oysters and the lobster rolls obviously. Would definitely be back if I find myself back in Cambridge!

Our server was fairly good. Not fine dining good. But, better than most bars. Uncomfortable doesn't begin to describe it. The chairs are rustic and hard. Noisy. A cold wind was constantly coming through the door. The food did not sit well with me. Others in my party were satisfied. Mine was inedible.

Service was good, located near the Kendall on the red line and is very accessible. Didn't have any issues getting a seat during a weekday lunch. Food is well priced for seafood. I had the rainbow trout and it's was really good, highly recommend. Would love to come back and try their raw bar.

We read excellent reviews on Row 34 and three of us went in to enjoy one last meal together before heading back to our home states. We called ahead to see if we needed reservations and were told they could get us in now. Upon arrival, it was mostly empty, attractive simplistic decor and as the hostess was walking us to our table, she let us know we had be finished within the hour. I asked her if she was serious and very snidely said 'yes, we're booked with reservations.' Wow, just wow! So much for a relaxing evening out. The server was great, she spent time describing the differences in the oysters they offered and answered several questions about the menu options. Most of the food was quite good and the calamari I had as part of my meal was excellent! There was a bit too much tortilla to fish/fixings in the fish tacos, so there was tortilla left on the plate. The crab cake with corn salad was very good and I would definitely recommend it! We didn't bother with wine, cocktails or appetizers, since we were told to hurry. The manager ended up being the one to bring us our bills to sign. He asked how everything was and is apparently well aware of the hostess's brash demeanor with guests and he's talked to her more than once about this. He was apologetic, but honestly, she needs to find a new job if she's treated guests like this more than once. Hopefully this was a one off. I'm slated to go back to Boston next month and would consider giving them another try... even if to sit at the bar for calamari and a crab cake!

On a Saturday night we're looking for a place to get something nice and warm to eat. Wanted a table for 2 but they had nothing open. We waited a few minutes and the hostess made room for us at the bar. People were working on laptop computers on one side and on the other we had a very obnoxious noisy large group that made it hard for us to have a conversation. We ordered drinks and food quickly. The Negroni was made perfectly and our orders of fish and chips were amazing so light and fluffy. Would come back and maybe try get a reservation next time and not sit at the bar as it was a little cramped. Service was friendly and very fast.

Excellent seafood! My friends and I came at around 12 PM on a Tuesday, and we were seated immediately. The waitress was friendly and more than willing to provide suggestions to our group. The mussels we ordered to share were cooked extremely well and paired excellently with the sauce and bread. The lobster roll I ordered was perhaps the best lobster roll I've had. The bread was buttery and toasted perfectly, and the lobster was fresh and flavorful. Additionally, the fries on the side were nice and crispy. Looking forward to my next visit!

Definitely come try out their mini lobster rolls. Super fresh with a nice onion kick. Their Angus beef sliders were incredibly juicy and don't miss out on their non-alcoholic options like the pina colada cooler.

Cool area, easy to explore before and after. Atmosphere within was nice. Service was good. Unfortunately, I didn't like the food. I spent 50 dollars on a lobster roll and the roll was burnt. Every bite cost 10 dollars and just tasted like burnt bread. I would probably not go back, just too expensive to risk the same experience. I've had plenty of 20-30 dollar lobster rolls that tasted better.

One of my favorite seafood restaurant in Boston! I went to the Cambridge location for the first time and it's not as crowded as the Seaport one. I just wished they don't change the menu all the time so I can reorder my fav items. We got the oysters (5/5), clam chowder (5/5), ceviche (5/5) and the pasta with bay shrimp (5/5).

Good for large parties - we had a team dinner for 18 and they were able to accommodate. The food is solid, but nothing super memorable to write home to mom about. Probably wouldn't come here on my own, but it's just so convenient to Kendall Square.

Incredible food! Oysters - yum! Ceviche - yes please! And those chips?? Amazing Tuna crudo - incredible Cod with the beans - the cod was like butter. So good!

Solid fresh food did not disappoint. 4.5 stars. The lobster pasta was rich but wonderful. The whole fish was cooked perfectly and juicy. Trout was flavorful and complemented with gnocchi as a gluten free substitute for tabouli, which has gluten. Everything was great except the bluefin tuna was just so so. Overall great experience.

Wonderful experience. Great ambiance and service. Food was tasty. We got raw seafood tower. All the seafood were fresh and price was reasonable. My kids have nut allergy and they were able to skip the almond ingredient in the peach almond spritz which was a very nice gesture. Lots of local beer and cocktail options. We would certainly go back in the future. .

Great cocktail and seafood spot. Fresh food with amazing service. The Blue Crab Cocktail was the perfect amount of real crab and cocktail sauce. The oysters and other seafood were all free and made to order. The margaritas and manhattans were way too easy to drink. Great place for lunch, dinner, or drinks with colleagues.

Everything was great. Food was delicious overall, and the service was great. The atmosphere and ambiance were also wonderful. The Crab and Rice bowl was a little sour and salty. It was also a little wet. However, the Tuna Crudo and the Oysters were great.

Everything is great, from the food, service, and ambience. The oysters are very tasty and fresh. Besides the oysters, the lobster roll is very delicious, and the lobster pasta is handmade, special and yummy. I'm very happy that my guests are satisfied. Will return for sure.

Wow! Unbelievable food! The Buttered Lobster Roll changed my life seriously. It was so flavorful and came with big pieces of lobster on a wonderful roll. The thick fries were also massive and very good. The oysters were good, but be aware that they are stingy about giving our crackers. Friendly service as well!

Delicious food, decent portions, and great service. Really nice ambiance, think refined casual. They know how to do seafood and I absolutely recommend getting "the board". The pates are outstanding. Good strong cocktails. The homemade pasta was so rich and well seasoned. I did not have entree envy at all. I would absolutely come back.

This is place is great. We ate at Cambridge location today. The oysters are amazing, fresh and some of the best we've had. Enjoyed them so much, we ordered a 2nd dozen. Service was a bit slow but it was an odd hour so no real complaints. We tried the lobster roll- it just wasn't my thing. The pasta is very good also. Overall 5 stars. I'll go back when in Boston.

Very nicely done oyster bar and seafood restaurant next to MIT. I would recommend reservations. They wouldn't give me a table for one at 6:30 on a Wednesday even though 40% of the seats were empty, but it was graduation week at MIT so I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that the tables were actually reserved. Other than that, service was attentive, polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and fast. I had an assortment of MA, ME, and PEI oysters. They were incredibly fresh and also perfectly shucked. I've had oysters at some restaurants in Seattle and Vancouver that were as good, but none that were so expertly detached from their shells without a trace of damage to the oyster and with exactly the right amount of liquid in the half-shell. The lettuce cups were tasty--very light and crisp fried oysters on a leaf of Bibb lettuce with a lightly piquant remoulade-type dressing with thin-sliced pickled vegetables. The mussels were very lemony/citrusy. They were well cooked and a reasonable portion. I would personally have added a bit more garlic, but I'm only quibbling because I love mussels and order them often, and they were an 8/10 rather than a 10/10 like everything else on the menu. I would definitely eat here again when next in town.

Went on a Friday evening, late dinner. Good food and service, ate at the bar. Had fish & chips.

Bar was awesome. I'll have to return to try oysters and food. They have a feast of the seven fishes dinner that looks fun.

Food was great Service was great Oysters were amazing Would highly recommend and the servers know their product inside/out

$58 for half (!) a lobster roll is pretty ridiculous, so that I was disappointed by. Does it taste good? I guess so? Can't go wrong with lobster. But the sides were a tiny ketchup bowl of cole slaw, and then chips, literal chips! Not even fries. Oysters are around $4 and honestly should've just gotten a dozen of those.

I had a salad - but it was really, really good. Perhaps too good to be healthy! Definitely a good destination - the pizza looked really good, even though I skipped it, and the beer was worthwhile! Service was great as well!

This restaurant is amazing! We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich, buttermilk biscuit, beet salad, lobster roll, crab cake, and the fried calamari; all of which were perfectly cooked and very flavorful.

I've been to Row 34 in the Boston Seaport area and loved it, so I was excited to discover that there's a Row 34 in Cambridge too. The food was fine and the space is nice enough but something about it doesn't quite match the vibe of the original. The restaurant is right in Kendall Square- easiest if you can take the T as parking can be a little hard to find around here and there isn't valet parking. Standout dishes were the deep fried whole fish (with Vietnamese flavors), crabcake appetizer and oyster lettuce cups. The shellfish tower was great too- the large comes with 6 pieces of clams, 6x2 types of oysters, 6 prawn cocktails, 3 mini ceviche tacos, and a whole lobster. The lobster pasta was disappointing as they had run out of lobster noodles and used regular wheat pasta (the manager promised to comp us but I think they forgot, and we didn't push). Our waiter also disappeared halfway through the meal and another waitress ended up helping us with dessert. So- it was fine, but slightly spotty service.

This place is extremely salty, even the salt lovers thought it was too much. However, the food was still flavorful. We got the row 34 oysters and board to start. The board was huge and extremely filling. It came with smoked and cured fish, depending on the day, the combination will change. In addition to the fish, you get bread, crème fraiche, and picked veggies (cabbage, carrot, and red onion) The red onion was sweeter while the cabbage and carrot were extremely sour and vinegary. And the clam chowder was savory and thick. For our entree we got the squid ink rigatoni and calamari. Both were so salty and they barely gave you any calamari. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the flavor was there, albeit salty. When I ate the pasta that wasn't soaked in the sauce was very good. The only thing that I think was actually worth it is the board, everything else was pretty meh. But they had great service!

I don't go to upscale places like this one too often, so it was a treat to try Row 34. The interior was very modern and clean. Sadly, I didn't get the chance to snap any pictures, though. To start, we tried 3 different types of oysters, as well as the shrimp cocktail. In my opinion, the raw bar items were delicious, but pretty overpriced. I'm a dollar oyster gal all day! We also ordered the Seafood Stew, which didn't have as much seafood as I'd expect for the price. The shrimp in there weren't even especially large or fresh. However, the broth was delicious! I asked for extra bread to soak it all up. If you're looking for a nicer spot for seafood, this is a solid option.

My first time trying a lobster roll. It was just alright to me, halfway through the sandwich it just becomes too much lobster. The oysters here are really good and the service was great!

Food was very good and service was ok. Our server never really kept us in the loop or checked on us until we started asking where our food was. No one mentioned that the printers were down so the food orders weren't going through. We didn't get any food until about 45 min of waiting Overall the food was great but they could have done better with a few things

We went for a nice dinner after graduation. The service was very nice and the oysters were perfectly fresh. The main dishes were a little on the bland size and were small for the price points. My bouillabaisse had nice fresh fish but needed more flavor. The ambiance is upscale and minimalist in decor which works well for this type of restaurant. Would go back but would choose a different main dish... or maybe stick to the oysters.

We stopped in with high hopes but were slightly disappointed. The raw bar selection met our expectations and was delicious. We samples various oysters, crab claw and shrimp. The shrimp and oysters were some of the best we've had. The complementary corn bread was very dry. The lobster roll was delicious and worth the hype. The clam chowder was not to our taste at all only two bites taken. The deviled eggs we ordered never made it to the table. Crab cakes were mediocre. We would give it another try but would stick to the lobster roll and raw offering.

Fresh and delicious seafood! I came here with some friends on a Sunday night, it was quite packed so we sat at the bar which is full service. If you love oysters, they have a great selection that you can pick and choose from and they shuck them on the spot. You can see just from the pictures how clear and fresh they look. Each of the dishes we ordered were so flavorful. Some of my favorites were the muscles, beet salad, and Chinese eggplant. The fried oyster sliders are good however it was really more bread than oyster. The lobster pasta was really good with generous portions of lobster, I think the dish is shareable too. We had a great and stress free experience. The atmosphere is great for a date spot or if you want to just to catch up with friends at a nicer restaurant.

Clean, contemporary decor, friendly server, excellent selection of beer, wine and cocktails, delicious and expansive selection of fresh oysters, and great food. I will gladly return the next time I'm in town.

Went here for an anniversary dinner and it was super cute! Loved how it wasn't in a super busy part of the city and the decor was exactly what we wanted- cozy but a little fancier than a casual place. The tuna tartare was by far our favorite but I loved the salmon and the lobster roll was super buttery and creamy. Would go back just for the tartare haha! I did think the green with the salmon (can't remember what it's called) was a little bitter but it went nicely with the fish and grain.