Sunset Cafe Restaurant

Portuguese restaurant · Wellington Harrington

Sunset Cafe Restaurant

Portuguese restaurant · Wellington Harrington

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851 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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Savor traditional Portuguese fare while soaking in live fado music on weekends in a charmingly classic setting at this beloved local gem.  

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851 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141 Get directions

thesunsetcafe.net

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851 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141 Get directions

+1 617 547 2938
thesunsetcafe.net
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Mar 4, 2025

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"Sunset Cafe, a Portuguese restaurant, remains closed due to significant damage from the fire. The restaurant thanked the Cambridge Fire Department for their efforts and mentioned that it will provide updates on its Facebook page." - Dana Hatic

Sunset Cafe, Kimchi Kitchen Temporarily Closed Following Cambridge Fire - Eater Boston
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Mateus RR

Google
Awesome place. Greatest waitress ever. Best Portuguese food I've ever eaten in Mass. Highly recommended

Bo Ye

Google
Everything was a bit salty from the soup to the seafood entree. But I know I might be in the minority. Otherwise, it all felt average. The waitress was perfectly fine. The environment felt more like a bar than a restaurant but whatever. It looked like a local hangout spot.

April Hoyt

Google
I visited the bar. The menu was surprisingly diverse and the food was pretty tasty. The bartender was friendly and quick at getting orders out. The decor was sparse and all of the televisions were showing a wrestling match. It's definitely a locals' bar and more of a men's bar, and it seems many men come in here after working in the area, particularly men who work for Gentle Giant. The bar itself does not feel like somewhere I would go for a romantic date, but if you want to meet some men, it's a good spot for that!

Victor DaRosa

Google
Held my parents 50th anniversary here over the weekend and had a great time. They seated 18 of us without a problem. Food was great and environment was very clean and welcoming. My wife has a milk protein sensitivity which mean no milk products (milk, butter, cheese). As you may know, most Portuguese love to eat and cook with these. The Chef came to us and explained they have alternative sauces / gravy that can make for her meal (beef a case, steak with egg on top). With 18 people, there was a great range of menu items ordered. Everyone really enjoyed their meals, when 18 people can seat quietly while eating a meal you know it’s GOOD. My wife LOVED her non-dairy meal and sauce, and wants to come back for that same meal, sooner rather than later. Great job Sunset and thank you for your service.

Diana Flores

Google
A horrible experience, please never visit this restaurant ever. There were two servers on tonight and I was a apart of a big graduation party. I asked the server “what kind of drinks do your offer” since i didn’t hear at first. and I received an eye roll and his hands went up, basically saying “this girls dumb” infront of everyone which was humiliating. I understand being that being a sever is difficult but he could’ve just simply listed the sodas. Being a server myself, this is the worst experience I’ve ever had in my life. Never spend a penny here, it’s not worth it. The server might get a little stressed and make a horrible gesture to you.

Amanda Zacchi

Google
I grew up in Cambridge, MA and moved to Florida going on 11 years. Don't have Portuguese restaurants around me so when I went home for a visit this was my first stop off the plane. We've always gone here for any family function and the food has always been so yummy. Seeing that it's not open anymore is so sad. Thank you for all the great food and great memories.

Lori Shockley

Google
Can't believe the place was empty! Food, prices, and service were outstanding! Apparently recently renovated and under new management. Hope business picks up for them, as I'd like to go again next time I'm in Cambridge.

Maddie

Google
The owners and employees at Sunset are incredible nice. Sonia is very accommodating and the bar tenders Miguel and Jeanelle are fun, nice and quick!