About Bambara Cambridge
Bambara Cambridge brings together the energy of Cambridge and the polished comfort of Hotel Marlowe to create a dining experience that feels both stylish and welcoming. Known for its creative American cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails, this sophisticated restaurant offers more than just a meal—it offers a setting where every detail is designed to make guests feel relaxed, well cared for, and eager to return. From breakfast and brunch to lunch, dinner, and dessert, Bambara Cambridge serves as a versatile destination for everything from solo dining to special occasions, with table service and comfortable seating that make every visit smooth and enjoyable. Guests are drawn to the restaurant’s standout highlights, including its great cocktails and impressive wine list, along with a broad menu that features beer, spirits, coffee, small plates, and vegetarian options. Whether you are stopping in for a casual lunch, planning a refined dinner, or looking for a vibrant place to enjoy drinks, Bambara Cambridge delivers a consistently elevated experience. The atmosphere is trendy and upmarket, with the added convenience of a bar on site, Wi-Fi, restroom access, and flexible service options including delivery, takeaway, dine-in, and on-site services. Brunch reservations are recommended, dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant gladly accepts reservations to help guests plan ahead with confidence. Accessibility and guest comfort are also thoughtfully prioritized, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet facilities ensuring that more diners can enjoy the experience with ease. Located at 25 Edwin H Land Blvd in Cambridge, MA, Bambara Cambridge has earned a solid 4.10-star rating from 310 reviews, reflecting a strong reputation for quality, service, and atmosphere. With convenient payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, the restaurant makes every step of the visit simple and seamless. For those seeking a memorable dining destination that combines convenience, style, and culinary appeal, Bambara Cambridge stands out as a refined choice in the heart of Cambridge.
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Customer Reviews
If you come here between 5-7pm they have fresh oyster/dollar. I feel it’s such a steal coming from LA, California. Salad was fresh too.
What a lovely restaurant! Stopped here on our way to the science museum and didn't regret it. The food was incredible-- you could really tell the head chef and kitchen staff are artists. Everything tasted as good as it looked (which was consistently beautiful). Drinks were good-- highly recommend the pesto arancini, they were mind blowing.
Great ambiance. Table attendant Katherine was very helpful and welcoming. Great spot to grab a quality breakfast/brunch. Flavors were amazing. Breakfast sandwich and oatmeal were our favorites.
I recently dined here while staying at Marlow Hotel. Visited couple of times for Breakfast and dineer. The ambiance is chic and modern, with a cozy. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the staff was good. Overall, Bambara experience was good.
Kimpton hotel restaurant with great atmosphere and high quality food. Got a takeout of their dry aged burger and fried calamari. The presentation of the dry aged burger was unassuming, yet it was very good. Although the ingredients were very basic, the veggies were fresh and the dry aged meat patty was on point. Fried calamari was also nicely seasoned …
Had an awesome anniversary dinner here when staying at the Kimpton and couldn’t find anywhere around town without a crazy wait (we forgot our anniversary was on a Saturday night, whoops). Ended up being one of the best dinners we had in Boston! Jessica is the best server we’ve ever had, I hope she gets the recognition she deserves. She …
The oysters looked very small but they tasted so good! I ordered one more dozen! Not in the picture but the beet salad was super fresh and tasty, the clam chowder was really good. The ribs were perfectly cooked and not too sweet!!! Our server, Athena, was very attentive and kind. And they have Austin Hope for red wine in …
JOE is THE MOST ATTENTIVE and absolutely sweetest server I ever came across. He recommended our whole meal and DID NOT MISS!!! Oysters =DAMN DELICIOUS CHOWDER= CRAZYYYYY Ribs= NEVER EAT ANY OTHER RIBS AGAIN
Beautiful inside. Attached to a hotel that’s attached to the mall. I have a dairy allergy so I asked for a recommendation on the menu. My waitress recommended the grilled swordfish because it’s so pretty as well as delicious. I am in love. It has squid ink couscous. But I promise it’s a 10/10 dish. Loved the oyster. First time …
Everything we had was excellent, from brunch (avocado toast, pesto grilled cheese with soup, smoothies, banana bread all very good) to dinner. The only note I have is that there is only one vegetarian main dish, so I wouldn‘t eat dinner there a second time since it would become boring quickly, but I believe they are working on adding more …
