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The Lexington, Cambridge, MA

The Lexington

4.6
4.6
194 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141-2293

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The Lexington is the hub of Cambridge Crossing, led by Chef/Owner Will Gilson. The space features a gorgeous roof deck and is the go-to destination for after work drinks, evening get-togethers, and possibly the first or last stop of an evening out. The Lexington offers seasonal outdoor seating with views of The Common.

The Lexington has been designed with an open greenhouse layout, and can accommodate full buyouts of business events, weddings, or seasonal holiday parties. It also features a private dining room with seating for up to 30 guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Will Gilson
  • Private party facilities
    The Lexington has been designed with an open greenhouse layout, and can accommodate full buyouts of business events, weddings, or seasonal holiday parties. It also features a private dining room with seating for up to 30 guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    2-hour parking is available in front of 222 Jacobs Street every day.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    we encourage public transportation via the MBTA (we’re next to Lechmere for the Green Line and a short walk from Community College on the Orange Line) or ride-shares. Further away but 5-min walk is the Cambridge Municipal First Street Garage, enter off Spring Street and First Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $0.00 - $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for a 3 course Mother's Day Brunch! Brunch is $50 per person with special menu for children under 12. PLEASE NOTE: This will be the only menu available on Easter Sunday for Brunch.
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

What 194 people are saying

The Lexington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lexington offers "excellent service" and "amazing food" in a cozy, upbeat atmosphere. Known for its "great drink menu" and "gluten-free options," it features a refined vibe and stunning park views. Though some entrees are limited, its "attention to detail" and friendly staff make it a true gem.

194 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great. We had a great time and can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Margherite VIP

    Greater Boston49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good restaurant for Easter brunch. Good value. Food was delicious and well presented. Very pretty place. Arlea was a great waitperson. Thank you.

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  3. Randy

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Still getting their feet under them. You can see the vision but not there yet.

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  4. Linda

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! The team was so kind to us and the birthday girl. I will definitely return here again.

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  5. JenniferH VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing and Tom makes the best drinks! Great wine selection too. Very cognizant of gluten free options with a complete menu. And some space where you don’t feel you are on top of people. Just a quick walk from charlestown to get hungry and walk it off. This is a true gem.

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  6. Lisa VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Delicious food, great drink menu, outstanding customer service in an upbeat atmosphere!

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  7. ChenC VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, I really enjoyed the experience we had at The Lexington. The drinks were excellent, the ambiance is fantastic…makes me want to spend more time at the restaurant. I wished there were more entree options, but overall, the sharable and bites were good. The attention to details and service was excellent. I appreciated the team cutting the burger, splitting fries, and portioning our salad for two. I would come back with more friends or as a stop for drinks before going out or heading to another event.

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  8. John

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a nice cozy place. The bartenders were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and the wait staff was friendly as well. The food was excellent.

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  9. Emily VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the cozy vibe of the upstairs restaurant. They did a good job making this place feel like a refined, neighborhood spot in a new development, which is hard to do. We had excellent service and really enjoyed the food. The desserts were a little heavy/unrefined which is the only reason for 4 star not five on food, the appetizers and entrees were excellent. Would absolutely come back.

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  10. Mike

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Rather disappointing meal. Past meals have largely been on point but our recent dinner was subpar. Steak was over cooked with a 1/4 of it being inedible grizzle. Lobster bisque with mussels as a filler (just add more lobster and stop being cheap). Fried calamari was too salty. Has been a regular neighborhood spot for us but that seems unlikely moving forward. On the bright side, the breakfast sandwich at sister restaurant Cafe Beatrice is still very good.

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FAQs

The Lexington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 945-1349.

The Lexington is rated 4.6 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lexington

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141-2293

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2-hour parking is available in front of 222 Jacobs Street every day.
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    we encourage public transportation via the MBTA (we’re next to Lechmere for the Green Line and a short walk from Community College on the Orange Line) or ride-shares. Further away but 5-min walk is the Cambridge Municipal First Street Garage, enter off Spring Street and First Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Will Gilson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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