The Abbey

Melody Cao

Black pepper gnocchi was really good, just a tad too salty. But I could tell it was really nicely made, good ingredients and lots of flavour. I would definitely recommend (if they would tone down the saltiness by a bit). The fries were really nice, crispy, salted well, and savoury. The presentation of the food was great, no complaints and the food looked delicious. The service was great too: food came on time, server always checked up on us, even though they didn’t have sparkling lemonade on the menu, they still made it for us when we asked. Dessert was a warm cookie with ice cream and that was delicious, we ate it all before I even got to take a photo. A little bit on the pricier side here, but it’s Cambridge/Boston, so pretty typical. Would I come here again? Food-wise, yes. If I’m paying for the meal, no. It’s expensive.

Jea Kim

Great local bar with solid drinks and great food. Among the bars near Harvard Square, Abbey is my first pick for a laid-back drink on a patio. It’s just far enough from the noise, with reasonably priced drinks and, best of all, seriously good food. While the menu doesn’t push creative boundaries, they do the American bar comfort food done right. Small bites like the Bacon Deviled Eggs and Pulled Pork Egg Rolls were tasty, but the entrée department was where Abbey excelled. Both the Salmon and Cod were outstanding—honestly, some of the best entrées I’ve had at a bar in recent memory. Each had an impeccable texture, almost as if delicately poached. The Salmon, paired with heirloom tomato risotto and a basil pesto vinaigrette, had a pleasant touch of acidity. Meanwhile, the Cod came with a potato scallion pancake, perfectly crisped and soaked in a shallot cream sauce, which added just the right crunch and salty punch to elevate the dish beautifully. The crowd at The Abbey skews a bit older compared to some of the livelier Harvard Square bars, but it’s worth a visit f you’re after a more laid-back, cozy bar vibe. It’s popular among the locals, so if you’re hoping to snag a patio seat, I’d recommend going during off-peak hours.

Matthew Aronson

The Abbey never disappoints. Great people, great atmosphere, and very good food. The fish and chips I had last night (a meal I love) were some of the best I have had in a long time - soft flaky white fish in a crispy, flavorful fried shell. In a city with some of the best and most innovative food anywhere, the Abbey feels more like a hometown pub, slightly upscale, with consistently good food in an airy rarely overcrowded bar environment.

Administracion Grupo Pemares

I had a mussels appetizer, it was flavorful and delicious. The waitress was nice from the beginning, I wanted a local beer and wasn’t sure what to order so he bought me a couple of choices. Great atmosphere with nice people. I will return soon

Marty Hergert

Stopped in for a quick drink on a Saturday evening. I had a rye Old Fashioned that was so damn tasty I had to order another. We enjoyed the chill vibes here with some great 90s music playing. I would love to go back the next time I am in Cambridge.