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Google
9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
date night
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Highland Kitchen
Highland Kitchen is one of the best american restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Somerville.
Highland Kitchen has been a fixture of the Somerville dining scene long enough to have developed the kind of reputation that neighbourhood restaurants either earn or quietly lose — and by most accounts, it has held its ground.
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Rating (Google) 9.4
1,523 reviews
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9.4
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Best for
date night and cocktail
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Somerville · 150 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.4 from 1,523 reviews
Address
Somerville | 150 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
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What makes Highland Kitchen worth the move
Highland Kitchen looks like a good night-out option in Somerville in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,523 Google reviews.
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9.4 from 1,523 Google reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Style
American in Somerville
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 9.4 from 1,523 reviews
Price point: $$
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9.4 from 1,523 reviews
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For now, Highland Kitchen holds a 9.4 rating across 1,523 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 150 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.4 (1,523 reviews)
- Cuisine
- American
- Neighborhood
- Somerville
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Highland Kitchen serve?
Highland Kitchen is a American restaurant located in Somerville, Boston. Highland Kitchen has been a fixture of the Somerville dining scene long enough to have developed the kind of reputation that neighbourhood restaurants either earn or quietly lose — and by most accounts, it has held its ground.
What is Highland Kitchen best for?
Highland Kitchen is best for cocktail, date night. Highland Kitchen looks like a good night-out option in Somerville in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,523 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Highland Kitchen?
Highland Kitchen is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,523 reviews
Is Highland Kitchen worth visiting?
Highland Kitchen holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,523 reviews. Highland Kitchen looks like a good night-out option in Somerville in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,523 Google reviews.
Where is Highland Kitchen located?
Highland Kitchen is located at 150 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Highland Kitchen good for a date night?
Yes — Highland Kitchen is tagged for date night dining. Highland Kitchen looks like a good night-out option in Somerville in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,523 Google reviews.
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