Information from the business
West Side Lounge is a great spot for trying several different kinds of starters and enjoying top-shelf cocktails. It is located in between Porter and Harvard Square. It has several imported beers on tap and two televisions up front for watching nightly sports events.
Business Description from the Web
Understated is the buzzword at this relaxed but suave bistro, where the food is as comfortable as the setting. A homey, rotating menu complements the room's earthy tones and cushy banquette seating. The crispy seasoned fries are a justified hit -- they all but fly out of the kitchen -- and the black-pepper mussels release an aromatic cloud of steam when they arrive. Couples on first dates and...
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Posted by fodors
on May 19, 2007
One of Cambridge's smartest, most stylish hangouts resides smack dab between Harvard and Porter Squares.
Tips About This Business
Not much of a late-owl? Come by instead for their Sunday brunch, weekly from 10am to 2pm.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Academics and professionals congregate for a drink, then stay for the food in this warm room with a mirrored back wall and oversized paintings of fruits and vegetables. Solo diners are a common sight, and women often gather with their pals. Sophisticated dishes include saffron risotto, topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and rainbow chard, and sea scallops with toasted pasta...
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Posted by Eric Grossman
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 31, 2008)
Other Reviews from the web
This place is such a gem. Great atmosphere, drinks, prices and the food is fantastic. I just tried the new asian dolma apps and I have never tasted anything so good. They melt in your mouth. I think it's also one of the friendliest places in Cambridge. Keep up the great work. I'll be back soon!
Posted by 6755foodie
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 30, 2007)
We went to the West Side last night. I had to write a review, not only to let people know how great it really is, but especially after reading the negative reviews on cs. We started with a warm yellow beet salad..the beets were so delicate in a light dressing with pine nuts and toasted garlic - definitely order this! We had a bottle of Viogner which went perfectly with the salad and our...
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Posted by lmtherapist
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 29, 2007)
We are neighbors of the WSL and have always loved the food, drinks and atmosphere so it was the first venue we considered when we decided in November to get married. I came across the bad reviews while looking for the tel #. Comments about a recent precipitous decline in quality gave us real pause and we started looking at other places to have the wedding. In fact, we were about to sign with...
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Posted by carache
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 19, 2007)