Best Dinner Places to Eat in Cambridge

"Not only did the owners of this West Coast-inspired kitchen get engaged in California, but the destination also inspired their plans to open a restaurant, recently ranked as one of the country’s 50 best date restaurants by Open Table. Get to know your dinner guest over small plates influenced by the season. The menu is comprised of dishes like tuna crudo, mushroom dumplings, teriyaki chicken skewers, and crispy polenta, meant for sharing."

"Berkeley North is located on “restaurant row,” King William Street, this stylish bistro offers a menu focused on West Coast-inspired cuisine. Dine on delectable, wholesome and fresh small plates like shrimp tempura, mushroom dumplings or the avocado salad, or build your own Berkeley Bowl for lunch. A post shared by Berkeley North (@berkeleynorthkitchen) on Jan 21, 2019"

"Located in downtown Hamilton, Berkely North is a west coast inspoired restaurant. Their dishes are always loved by their customers and keep them coming back for more. Order from their take-out menu and see for yourself."

"Not your average tavern, the Aberdeen Tavern offers comfort food in an upscale environment, serving exceptional dishes like juicy striploin and garlic butter ricotta agnolotti in a beautiful space that was once a bank, complete with a steel vault. It also boasts a lovely outdoor patio, ideal for enjoying weekend brunch, including the to-die-for cheesecake-stuffed French toast with vanilla Chantilly cream and stewed strawberries on a sunny day. A post shared by Aberdeen Tavern (@aberdeentavern) on Oct 26, 2018"

"The exterior walls are covered in thick vines with birds nests, making for a pleasant bird watching experience as you eat your meal. The furniture is made out of sturdy wrought iron, and the chairs are covered in comfortable black and white cushions. Wedged between two multi-storey buildings, the patio is naturally shaded in the mornings and evenings with umbrellas providing shade when the sun is directly overhead."

"Not only does The Aberdeen Tavern have great food – it’s also super Instagram-worthy. With its Victorian-inspired interior and rustic vintage aesthetic, it’s a super cute spot to visit for brunch, lunch, or dinner. LOCATION:432 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton, ON | Website"

"The elegant downtown bistro on King William Street, the French, serves mouthwatering French cuisine with an international twist. Its signature dish is the gnocchi, made with ricotta cheese rather than potato and are topped with mushrooms, truffle and Parmesan. You can also enjoy traditional fare like delectable crepes, escargot and steak fries, along with items that have Moroccan, Middle Eastern and Spanish North African flavors."

"This contemporary bistro and wine bar is cooking up French food with an international twist. The French's famed ricotta gnocchi is pan-fried with earthy mushrooms and drizzled with truffle sauce, creating the perfect umami flavour. Other dishes with global flavours include Shakshouka, Paella and Falafel."

"But if you can’t take your date to France, feed them some good French food. This bistro offers an upscale but accessible experience, hinged on quality and simplicity. Start off with a tantalizing appetizer like onion soup or crispy escargot followed by one of their magical mains."

"I won’t go into the embarrassing details, but it was on the night of my birthday, and I was drinking stupidly on an empty stomach and - anyways, the people at The Ship are good sports. Even more importantly, their food is bloody brilliant."

"What is it: Put simply, this is a soup restaurant that happens to be endorsed by Guillermo del Toro. Why go: Once you visit one (or both) of The Burnt Tongue’s locations, you’ll actually start craving soup. The creative dishes are made even better with a grilled cheese to dip in them or an order of fries."

"Primarily a soup shop, the menu at this casual spot has evolved to also include Belgian style fries, craft burgers and specialty sodas. The compact shop is known to offer a daily roster of hearty, house-made soups with crunchy or fresh garnishes."

"Warm up with a tasty bowl from Hamilton’s famous soup restaurant. The menu changes daily but there’s always vegetarian and vegan options. Think Porcini Mushroom, Thai Green Curry and Cauliflower, and Split Pea."

"A few years after the more established Pokeh brought the poke bowl craze to the Hammer, a new purveyor of those Hawaiian sushi bowls has opened up in Hamilton’s east end. Poke Co. may be brand new, but they are already pounding out delicious food that holds its own against the city’s other poke options. An extensive menu of pre-built bowls is available with everything from raw fish to tofu to sous vide pork on beds of fresh vegetables and sushi rice, but guests can also go fully custom and build a bowl with choice of base, vegetables, sauces, and protein."

"Opened in 2015, Pokeh is considered the first poke eatery ever in Canada, serving up fresh Hawaiian inspired poke bowls at two locations in Hamilton."

"Where else will you be able to touch and feel 36 military jets, propeller driven aircraft and helicopters- all under one roof?. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is like a candy store for aviation enthusiasts. Home to many world war and cold war airplanes that have served in these legendary battles, these machines are immaculately maintained and many are in flying condition."

"Give your kids the ultimate lesson in physics and a thrill at this indoor flight-themed museum in Mount Hope. After checking out the more than 40 aircraft on exhibit, navigate the legendary Lancaster bomber or supersonic CF-101 Voodoo jet on a flight simulator, or climb right into the cockpit of a fighter jet. This summer, don’t miss: Flying inside a Lancaster bomber!"

"McMaster Museum of Art isn’t just another university art gallery – it’s home to over 6,000 creative works and cultural artifacts. Opening to the public in 1994, the McMaster Museum of Art has proved time and time again to be a space of importance in the Hamilton arts community. The public programs at the museum change regularly, offering visitors a plethora of historical, modern and contemporary art to view."

"DescriptionThe McMaster Museum of Art is a non-profit public art gallery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The museum is located in the centre of the campus, attached to Mills Memorial Library and close to the McMaster University Student Centre. Phone: +1 905-525-9140 ext. 23081Web: https://museum.mcmaster.ca"

"Elizabeth Doxtater, Where the Water Never Freezes|Courtesy of McMaster Museum of Art. What’s a university without an art gallery?. After opening to the public in 1994, the McMaster Museum of Art has served as a creative home to a significant collection of 6,000 works at McMaster University."

"Beer lovers have a new paradise in the Crown Point community with the recent opening of Osten Beerhall. The new next-door neighbour of Shorty’s Pizza, Osten Beerhall features an open kitchen that cooks up elevated Euro-style fare for lunch, brunch, and dinner, from smoked fish plates to pierogies to burgers to brisket. But of course, the main draw here is the beer list, and Osten has a stacked one."