Russell House Tavern

"Looking for somewhere to take your parents (or, have your parents take you, and pay) for family weekend? Russell House Tavern has got you covered. Located in heart of Harvard Square, Russell House Tavern has a sprawling menu of pizzas, pastas, and a raw bar with oysters, clams, and chilled lobster tails." - Celina Colby, Annie Harrigan

"The Russell House Tavern is located right in the middle of what is probably Boston’s busiest square. And if you’re downstairs in the large main dining room, you’ll feel like you’re surrounded by as many people down there as you were when you were cutting through all the Harvard Square pedestrian traffic outside. But upstairs, you’ll find a more comfortable pub, and while it will still be crowded, it’s a good place to watch the tour groups through the window, order something from their expansive cocktail list, and enjoy a pretty good burger that’s served on an English muffin. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

"Looking for somewhere to take your parents (or, have your parents take you, and pay) for family weekend? Russell House Tavern has got you covered. Located in heart of Harvard Square, Russell House Tavern has a sprawling menu of pizzas, pastas, and a raw bar with oysters, clams, and chilled lobster tails." - Annie Harrigan

"The Russell House Tavern is located right in the middle of what is probably Boston’s busiest square. And if you’re downstairs in the large main dining room, you’ll feel like you’re surrounded by as many people down there as you were when you were cutting through all the Harvard Square pedestrian traffic outside. But upstairs, you’ll find a more comfortable pub, and while it will still be crowded, it’s a good place to watch the tour groups through the window, order something from their expansive cocktail list, and enjoy a pretty good burger that’s served on an English muffin." - dan secatore

"Russell House Tavern offers a pretty robust raw bar, including stand-alones like tuna tartare and lobster tail. In terms of combos, the crimson platter ($45) includes oysters, shrimp, clams, and accoutrements, while the Ivy League platter ($95) includes larger portions of everything from the crimson platter, plus two split lobster tails." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal