I've been waiting for an awesome staple restaurant in Harvard Square since moving to the area, basically. Russell House delivers. You can get a $22 lamb shank, or you can grab a great salad for $9 -- it's an odd mix of pricy and reasonable, but when you think about the fact that it's right in the heart of the Square, this makes sense. So much is totally affordable here: the sides, the ample salads, the wine on tap ($5/glass). And a special word of note about the burger -- it definitely ranks as one of the more flavorful I've ever had. \r
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So not only is the food good, the cocktail selection is respectable and the beer list is great. Solid, solid, solid. Although this newly-opened place is still working out some kinks, they put a lot of effort into what they're putting out.
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