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Oak Bistro
Oak Bistro is one of the best bistro restaurants in Boston for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Cambridge.
Oak Bistro is a smart brunch call in Cambridge when the morning is supposed to feel a little more like an occasion.
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Rating (Google) 9.4
536 reviews
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9.4
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Based on 536 reviews
Best for
brunch and bistro
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Cambridge · 1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.4 from 536 reviews
Address
Cambridge | 1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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What makes Oak Bistro worth the move
Oak Bistro is a clean first click in Cambridge in Boston when you want a bistro option you can trust. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 536 Google reviews.
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9.4 from 536 Google reviews
Best for
brunch and bistro
Style
Bistro in Cambridge
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 9.4 from 536 reviews
Price point: $$
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For now, Oak Bistro holds a 9.4 rating across 536 Google reviews.
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- Address
- 1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
- Price
- $$
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- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.4 (536 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Bistro
- Neighborhood
- Cambridge
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What cuisine does Oak Bistro serve?
Oak Bistro is a Bistro restaurant located in Cambridge, Boston. Oak Bistro is a smart brunch call in Cambridge when the morning is supposed to feel a little more like an occasion.
What is Oak Bistro best for?
Oak Bistro is best for bistro, brunch, cocktail. Oak Bistro is a clean first click in Cambridge in Boston when you want a bistro option you can trust. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 536 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Oak Bistro?
Oak Bistro is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 536 reviews
Is Oak Bistro worth visiting?
Oak Bistro holds a 9.4 Google rating from 536 reviews. Oak Bistro is a clean first click in Cambridge in Boston when you want a bistro option you can trust. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 536 Google reviews.
Where is Oak Bistro located?
Oak Bistro is located at 1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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