Miracle of Science Bar & Grill
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321 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139 (617) 868-2866
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Dinner, Late Night
- Best Nights: Mon, Thu, Tue
- Happy Hour: No
- Alcohol: Full Bar
- Smoking: No
- Coat Check: No
154 Reviews for Miracle of Science Bar & Grill
I can say it with one sentence: Solid, good bar in great location with good burgers. Probably my favourite in Cambridge.
A simple and efficient busy plan-- a few tables, a bartender, a couple waitresses, a CUTE and fitting bar name for the area, and a small menu which is just the right size so that they have perfected all their dishes. While I wouldn't mind some sort of fruity or nutty garnish on their Mesculine salad (which is just a giant hump of greens) , I actually enjoy it a lot and is quite edible so that I can get my green fix for the day-- yet some sort of isotopic variance where you can add toppings to it would be nice. I should also note that I love the "Fisherman's Ale" on tap.
The fact that this place is small just means its easier to govern-- too many restaurants try to add huge menus with ecclectic themes and try to squeeze a table on every square foot of the building which leads to more instances of poor service, long waits and theme identity crisis'. MoS gets it just right.
If I had the intellect to graduate from a Cambridge school and If I had to sign the MoS's yearbook I would totally write "D.E.C., K.I.T."
BBL.
Miracle is great...flat out and simple. It's a bar that has surprisingly good food. Easily the best burgers in Boston, very meaty and nicely toasted buns. Also the chicken quesadilla and chicken skewers are ridiculously moist, even though they're made of white meat and grilled. Oh and definitely go for two skewers even if you're not hungry...the peanut chutney and the mint slaw are really worthwhile.
I was reading the review from the previous guy who was complaining, no...DEMANDING...a host and printed menus. Does Pour House have hostesses? I mean come on...it's a quality, small, neighborhood bar...not L'Espalier.
Oh and try a "Nuts and Berries." It's franjelico, chambord, amaretto and whole milk. Looks and tastes like Ovaltine, in a good way. The girly loves it.
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I don't get the big hype on the MIracle of Science really. While the periodic table of their menu is a creative thought, I would really rather that you provide me with a menu that I can hold. Some people can't see the whole menu at certain angles. Lucky for you, I already came in here knowing I was planning on having the ronie (get it? - Roni E!) burger anyway, thanks to Tom E.
Holy Hell this is HOT!!! Mind you I am one to normally be able to handle my spice, but this burger was made with jalapenos topped with pepper jack cheese, served with homefries and a pickle. Although I enjoyed the burger, I had to stop every so often to cool off my palate. The homefries are sauteed with onions and a salsa type sauce which was definitely different for me but consumed with content none the less.
So the verdict - the food was great.
The service --- not so much.
My biggest issue I guess with this place is that it's a free for all when trying to grab a table. There's no order or a host that can control seating. So people kind of just hover over tables waiting to see who will finish next and then dash for tables as soon as someone puts on their jacket.
So to the owners of Miracle of Science - I fully expect the next time I come in that you've made the following improvements:
1. Hire a Host.
2. Print out menus for customers who want to be able to hold something in their hands to read rather than trying to squint to read the board.
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Crazy about HUMMUS! The HUMMUS plate is excellent. Last time I shared with a friend but next time I will get my own. The place is laid back and vibrant at the same time. The menu is up on the board so if you go there for the first time take a note of it. Caters to vegetarians and meat eaters. The bar area is a low key place to watch a game.
Am I missing something? Ummm........like the part where they had anything to do with Science OR a Miracle?
Besides the cheesy ass periodic menu and the fact it is near MIT, I didn't get it.
I live near MIT. DO I call my house the Miracle of Science La Casa de Cara?
I came here with Chere and we met Roni a drink or so in and we all pre-gamed Lez Zepp.......
Chere and I walked in and stood there for a good five minutes by the door like an ass. There is no system to grab a table, so you literally have to grab. We got some drinks and I felt like instead of enjoying some good conversation, we couldn't concentrate because we were hawking everyone.....debating if they were leaving, moving or what the hell was going on. Luckily some dude asked me if we wanted to sit with him and his girl. They were cool, so hell yeah.
Then we had the atomic burger from hell. Seriously, that one burger ruined my weekend and jacked up my bill, because they didn't give us water and I order more drinks than I normally would. Smart. On their part, not mine.
I wasn't impressed.............The bartender was rude, the waitress was misleading, the crowds became vulture like (can't blame them) and the tables were sticky.
At least our dinner lent for some very interesting conversation that may or may not have, revolved around a salt shaker and ketchup bottle.
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The miracle, apparently, is that with enough pepper everything tastes exactly the same. Pepper in the hamburger meat, pepper on the potato things you get instead of fries (homefries?...cajun style?), pepper mixed in with the salt in the salt shaker.
Anemic service. Mediocre selection on tap.
Go to River Gods instead.
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great burgers. excellent beer selection, though i'd typically go for a UFO every time i'm there. the vibe is fantastic for after work drinks, but i was never really interested in doing late night there, not quite exciting enough. also, the margarita's are different, but very very good. strong with a splash of oj. nice.
the waitresses are great too. attentive and personable.
miracle of science is consistently a good time.
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Miracle has always been consistent, and last night was no exception. the burgers are tasty, the beer selection decent, the skewers are good as well. My only complaint is that the decor, and often the temperature, is quite cold. But I love all the windows and the fact that I could cozy up to the bar for a few pints and a spice-tastic Ronie burger and see monsoon out of three corners of the restaurant.
If you are looking for a cheap bite to eat and a casual setting, this wins over its neighboring options of Asgard, Tavern and even Middle East imho
They have a periodic table on the wall instead of a menu. For a science nerd, it doesn't get any better than that.
The burgers here are fantastic! They're big and juicy, and the pepper jack cheese makes me happy. In lieu of fries, they serve you seasoned skillet potatoes and marinara sauce, and it's really tasty!
If you've been a few times and you want to branch out here's a word of caution: do not try the salads. Let me say that again: DO NOT TRY THE SALADS!!! They have two: one is literally a huge bowl of lettuce, which, unless you're a rabbit, is not appetizing; the other sounds good, enticing your taste buds with promises of exotic lime goodness... but it is a false promise, and tastes like butt. What you should try are the quesadillas. I must say they were quite delicious.
MoS is good for a group if you get there early (fills up quickly), its also good for a party of two! Whether you're coming for lunch, dinner, drinks, or a quick science lesson, the quick and friendly service matched with some tasty food and and a fun/nerdy MIT crowd proves for an excellent outing!
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Have you had breakfast here? Can I say "mmm mmm good" on my tummy and my budget?! Yes, I think so.
ATMOSPHERE Open room, small floorspace, and busy by 11:50 AM if you're seeking lunch. Great centerpiece acting as a table for 6. Menu in the form of the periodic table chalked up on the wall. Long bar with plenty of seating, full bar, excellent beer selection, and kitchen for all your viewing enjoyment.
DRINKS ARE SEXY choose from these recommended selections: patron margaritas any time of day, spicy bloody marys for those rough mornings, and ipswich pale ale a local classic and perfect for end-of-work relaxation.
WHEN TO GO - LUNCH but get there early or late.
If you're even a meateater, try the veggie burger (er...garden burger) but man I crave that thing daily. If you're a veggie eater, don't try the burger, but I haven't met anyone who hasn't had an amazing burger experience here. Potatoes are offered at lunch and breakfast. Nice. The sauces keep me coming back here over and over, including the processed stuff (green tobasco). Salad with chicken and lime cilantro dressing is also an excellent choice, as is the chicken sandwich, the skewers, the chips and salsa...you catch my drift?
WHEN TO GO - BREAKFAST/BRUNCH I managed to come to this place every weekend for 6 weekends in a row. And it didn't break the bank. MOS is an amazing spot for incredible edible eggs. They come prepared any way you like it (except poached). I've tried just about everything on the breakfast menu and I love it all. Probably my favorite suggestion is the Breakfast Wrap.
That's probably all I can say about that. Enjoy!
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Not a bad bar, but come here for the Ronni Burger.
I'm not sure if I would say it's the best burger in Boston, but in my mind it is the most memorable.
The bar itself is cute and small. The food is good and the atmosphere is nice. I've never really understood why it was called the miracle of science unless a proximity to MIT and a menu in the shape of a periodic table constitutes a scientific miracle but whatever.
This, to me, is more of a stop before going out somewhere else, I wouldn't really consider it a destination, it's just not large enough and relaxed enough to be the place you end up for the night. Great place, definitely worth a stop and bite.
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As the 143rd reviewer.. I figured I'd throw in a love letter.. ahem ahem..
My dearest Miracle of Science,
It's not hard to get to know you. I love how open you are.. just displaying your menu items on a chalkboard for the whole world to see. Except you know, when there's that last moment of sunlight and it's hard to see because of the glare. Your edges are somewhat jagged, but I know your type. You're just trying to keep out the children and the riffraff. I respect that.
And even though I do not like your kebabs.. your burgers. Your burgers encourage men to write sonnets and women to forget about their Weight Watchers points. Fries? Puh.. what are they compared to your side order of potatoes.. Oh.. what you do with your potatoes is.. musical. Hmm.. that sounded awkward. But they're delicious. They really are.
Your alcohol selection is superb and your bartenders, messengers from the liquor gods, are quite wonderful. The waiters too. Service is quick and the food comes out even quicker.
You're one of the reasons why I miss living in Central Square.. oh why.. why did those burglars have to rob my apartment. Not only did they steal my laptop.. and my trust. But most of all? They stole my love away.. I was never the same...
Sigh.. Miracle of Science.. don't look at me. I mean I know this is a review, but I can see your florescent doey eyes from here.
Adieu. I'll be back soon...
-Trish the Dish
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Why five stars?
They played Billy Idol. and not just like, "Money, Money" but EVERYTHING.
What else?
I think I flipped off and yelled at a table of patrons. I rode somebodies bike around? I didn't pay for anything? I owe a lot of people money?!?
Oh, yeah, about the bar. Um, nice bartenders, fast staff, good music, clean. Whippee!
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Miracle was an old standby for me, just down the street from school. I've been back a few times recently. It's at its best on off-hours, like Tuesday at 12:30AM. At peak times it gets too crowded and noisy for a bar of this sort. I mean, crowded and noisy has its appeal, but that's not what this bar is trying to do or succeeds at, I think.
It's got some fun, rubbed-off MIT personality, what with the periodic table menu and the steady stream of student customers. An honest to god overheard conversation last night, a guy talking to a girl: "I love linear algebra. Don't you? There's nothing sexier than a matrix." That, my friends, is how you snag the ladies. Not everyone there is a huge geek or talking about work, though. It's midway to Central enough that you get some sanity (hah!) from the townies. There are also a few of the people who wisely got tired of waiting in the nonsensical, artificial line outside Middlesex next door.
A few comments in bullet point:
Bad: I've gotten the, warmish, flattish bottom of the keg a few too many times.
Good: The whiskey pours are generous.
Bad: No french fries. I never thought that would be a problem until we were there one night and really wanted fries.
Good: Their 'potato side' is better than any fries I could have hoped for.
Bad: When it gets crowded and loud, service suffers.
Good: When it's not busy, the staff are friendly, fun, and attentive.
I could keep going back and forth on this place, but I think I'll recommend it at off-peak hours, and gently discourage people from going there when it's mobbed. Also, try the burgers.
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Yes, the burgers are great, but my favorite menu item is actually their hummus platter! Warm pita and yummmy hummus. A great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat. Creative atmosphere and my husband who is a major science nerd loves the science nerd aspect of it :-)
One of the better burgers I've ever had. And it was infused with some jalepenos (sorry, I can't figure out how to write the squiggly line on my new mac)...and it was SPICY. It gave me hiccups. But it was so good that I didn't mind.
I like this place. I ate brunch here some time ago when I first moved to Boston and loved the coffee. But I had no idea that it was a "bar and grill." They saved paper (go environment) by putting the menu up as a periodic table on the wall (so MIT). The only issue is that if you're sitting on the other end of the restaurant, you can't see the menu. Therefore I left my burger choice up to the very friendly waitress. She was spot on with the "fill-in-the-blank" burger. I can't remember the damn name. But just ask for the spicy thing that gives you hiccups.
The wine was good - I liked the glasses - short glass as opposed to traditional wine glasses. But if it's the Miracle of Science, shouldn't we be drinking out of test tubes or beakers? Oh wait - that's Cancun.
Until next time, my friends...
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Colin N.: "Are you girls going to the Middlesex?"
Girls: "No"
Colin N.: "I didn't think so... I could tell"
We went to B-Side instead. Incase you cared.
While I've got you here, please read on. I really like Miracle of Science. It's a very cool space with a simple ambiance. The slate bar top and counters bring you back to high school chemistry class. Think Bromine. Did you know Bromine is the only liquid nonmetallic element at room temperature?
Another reason to like Miracle of Science is free Wi-Fi. I hear they share their connection with Middlesex Lounge too, it's called Miracle-Sex. It makes me want to Google.
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With a name like Miracle of Science, I really expect palate pleasing pabulum from the future and a melange of exotic, hoppy intoxicants. Instead, what I receive is rather blah dishes and a beer selection stuck in line with any other Boston bar.
The skewers and burgers are supposedly where it's at. As a no-beef-itarian, I'm left with little choice. Toughened, charred chicken served with a bevy of sides that look tastier than they really are fail to elate my lunch hour.
Cheers to the cozy space, the periodic table wall menu, the high school lab stools, and the friendly familiar staff. At night, the atmosphere can be quite convivial. The hipster ipod music stream keeps it fun too. With a little bit more science, the formula could be found for greater miracles.
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I have one complaint about Miracle of Science Bar & Grill, which I will save for the end of my review so that I might build an orderly and logical basis. The burgers are too small for how mother-effing delicious they are.
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I've decided to make Miracle of Science my new go-to bar. Why the MOS? Simply because it meets this criteria:
. Decent beer list
. Good selection of food for carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores
. Parking (well, 86% of the time I can find a meter or parking on the side street)
. Good seating
. Good bloody marys
. Excellent breakfast options such as grilled grapefruit and home fries
. It can be quick, but they will not rush you if you want to linger
. Good atmosphere
. Clean bathrooms
. Cute little menu presented in the periodic table of elements...aww...how clever!
Seriously, there are not too may places that meet all of this criteria.
My only complaint is that it can get a little loud because of the high ceilings.
PS: does anyone know what is happening with the old Cambridgeport Saloon located across the street from MOS?
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Lots of good food here, pretty vegetarian friendly. Good beer on tap and the bartenders make some tasty drinks.
It gets 4 stars because it tends to be packed and when it is packed, its usually annoying MIT kids or douchebags who work at Novartis or something.
Its best to hit it up for lunch during the week. But after about 4 or 5 in the afternoon, its packed.
Also, I had breakfast there once and wasn't terribly impressed. Its just the same buns they use for their sandwiches during the night and they throw some egg and cheese on it. Honestly, Dunkin might make better breakfast sandwiches. But the bloody marys are good, so whatever.
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I went here Friday nigt wit Roni and Cara as a dinner stop since we were heading to chheck out Lez Zep at the Middle East.
Not bad, not great. It's cool. I wouldn't not go and I wouldn't necessilary consider this on my top 10 to go with friends. So I won't spend too much time on this one as I want my 200th review to come alot quicker than the 100th. So I shall bullet point.
* Drinks are average - served in the old scool, dirty, basement pub type glasses your daddy would cringe at if he knew you went to. It was barely a full shot.
* Don't go if you require the regimented dinner experience- greeted by hostess and seated. It's like this - when you are lucky a table will open up. Keep your eyes open and altough it's a bit sketchy you may have to stalk a table. Hopefully you can do this without an awkward momment. Or you will be lucky like Cara with a Dude and his girlfriend offering for us to sare with them.
* Unless you can handle it - I don't suggest the Roni burger. It's as hot as hell - ok so I'm a wuss. I got it because ofcourse I was with my gurl Roni and well you know - gotta give your friend some love. It was a burger with Jalepenos in it + jalepeno cheese. Holy Fuck!
* Minus one star for the waitress to tell me after I was 1/2 way through that blue cheese dressing is a nice addition. If you know tis, at least suggest it.
* Altough the burgers are cooked well and served with greasy potatoe bits. I would ave preferred fries - minus anoter star.
* No menus - check the wall.
* It's small - go with patience.
* Prices are OK - $15 I got a dinner and drink.
I'm glad I went, but it will probably be a while before I venture back.
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Ups: good food at moderate prices, surprising beer selection (not very many, but some that you won't find at most other places) plus a full bar, cool atmosphere with the period table menu and decor, good wait staff. Oh, and that have a pretty good brunch too.
Downs: it's a really small place so it gets crowded easily and you might have to wait a while for a table, the menu on the wall is kind of hard to see - I even had to bust out my glasses just to order, which was kind of embarrassing and also reminds me that I'm getting old.
That's not really much in the downs department, so 4 stars!
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Tonight my little startup had an event here - it was a great place to whip out your laptops and use free wifi without seeming weird.
Ambiance is not killer in any special way but a bit above average with a good bar.
The service got mixed reviews.
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A little nerdy, but as my shirt says, I (heart) nerds.
Service is great, I dig the periodic table of menu items, and they have a mean chicken sandwich.
I think I need to get back there soon.
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The Miracle of Science is a very unique place. They have a great, full bar and their menu is something like I've never seen; it is written in a chemistry table of elements. Very original and I digg that, really. Their food is pretty good and the prices are good as well. Their coffee is very good and so is their selection of breakfast foods.
Their staff is also very nice and they serve quickly. The atmosphere there is very laid back and that's also another cool thing although the size of the place makes it very difficult to get a table sometimes and it does tend to also get pretty loud in there when its packed.... They are clean though, very clean. Great place! Go check it out for yourself.
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Poor Sasha and Tarah. Last Thursday, they were properly introduced to hungry, low blood sugar leveled Deepa in complete and utter bitch mode. Ok, so when i get hungry, I get mean. And snippy. And harried. And EVERYthing bothers me. ALL I wanted was a turkey burger. So even though we passed a million places to eat on the way to MosBaG, I bitchily vetoed them all. "I want a BURGER!" I bellowed as I followed Tarah as she made a good show of running away from me (in heels no less).
We got there and were lucky enough to have kind Yelpers give up their seats for us at the bar so we could eat. No turkey burgers (curses!) but I was so hungry a chicken sandwich did the trick. I may or may not have eaten it in two-three bites. Not my best moment.
The sandwich was good - well cooked, hot, with a great mango mustard. No fries, but home fries - which were also good. Even if I wasn't a hungry hungy hippo, I would have still liked it. I didn't try Sasha's burger, but I did nibble on Tarah's quesedilla, which was nice and spicy. Well done, griller man!
As my stomach was digesting in overdrive, I glanced around. I can see why so many people like it here. Small, but not cramped. Lab tables with lab stools and a medium sized bar with tables lining the wall and windows, menu on the periodic table on the bar. I decided it's a good burger and beer place. The menu is not extensive, but covers the basics. If you wanted to just nibble, the skewers or splitting a quesedilla will do the trick, the sandwiches are more substantial.
I also like that it is a little bit away from the T. You don't get the street traffic and the people seem to feel really comfortable there. Including me. I will be back. And nicer to my friends (sorry guys...)
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The whole Periodic Table-as-menu idea is cute, but when several tables are not within view of said Periodic Table and there are no paper menus to be had, that's just annoying. I had to get up and stand in the middle of the restaurant to make my decision.
My chicken sandwich was fine, but not especially memorable. The dude got the signature burger, with the jalapenos mixed in with the meat - the bite I tried was okay but nothing to write home about. I did like the potatoes served on the side. I could probably have used some more of those potatoes, to soak up all the vodka sodas and various shots I proceeded to drink.
The space is cool, but super crowded. By the time our large group of friends arrived, there was absolutely no way were were going to be able to congregate around the table, and we had to move to the bar area. No big deal - it was a Saturday night after all - but the place does get pretty packed. The clientele was an interesting mix of students and young professionals. Much to my amusement, one member of a tableful of college girls decided to send the dude a drink, mere moments after the waitress had chided us for "canoodling", then proceeded to go out of her way to ignore him, middle school style, for the remainder of the evening. It was strange and hilarious. And our waitress was otherwise very accomodating, especially when we had to chase her down to be sure she was bringing us Patron and not Cuervo.
More like "Miracle of Ordinary Bar with Just a Periodic Table Menu to Pass for Science Theme" Bar & Grill. No, I don't actually want a science-themed bar but a little truth in advertising would be nice! Food is okay, overpriced, small. Not a great beer selection. Service is good, and space is pretty open and cool. But (pun intended) there was a big time "crack" dealer sitting at the bar when I was there, if you catch my drift.
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The moment we walked in, we knew we picked the right place. It was our first night in town and the first meal. The waitress was from our home stat of pa. and my favorite beer, from our home town, Victory Hop Devil was on tap. I left my safety out the door and got the Ronnie, jalapeno burger. Huge kick, but the beer cooled it off. yum yum. they also had skewers and hummus. simple menu, good beers, great time.
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I haven't yet tried the food at Miracle of Science, but I have drank there. I wasn't all that impressed with the space. It was pretty crowded and you couldn't stand at the bar without someone knocking you over.
I ordered an Amaretto on the rocks, and he told me that it was six dollars. Ok fine. It is an expensive drink, but then he gives it to me in a large shot-glass with tons of ice. There was almost no alcohol in there. I doubt I will go back, because I feel like they up the price and give you less to drink.
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So, maybe the first time I was here I underestimated it. Liz and I had walked in and walked out. But over the past month or so, my visits to miracle have been fantastic. Pop in for a quick drink before an event at Middlesex, meet up with friends for some Irish coffee, fannnntastic.
This past weekend I came in to visit a friend who was working and munch on a burger. Fantastic burger, cooked perfectly medium rare....the bun getting sort of soaked with meat juice. While I realize how utterly disgusting that sounds, it means a lot to me since I like my beef barely cooked if I can do so without spending the rest of my evening hunched over the toilet or laid up in a hospital frothing from the mouth while my brain rots. It was a nice change of pace for it to be served with homefries rather than french fries. If you know me well, you'd know that I always give them away, unless they're covered in chili, cheese, or some other sort of condiment. Staff is friendly, attentive, and fun. I was really impressed with how hopping it got on NYE. Music was blasting out the door, people were dancing on chairs, and stomping about, shots were bought, phones were smashed. Amazing.
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3 stars but I love all three!!! Can that be possible?!??! I love the shape and size of the space. The periodic table menu is a nice touch, but I wish the food which said menu offered tasted better. Ordered a blue cheese burger, medium. Received a medium rare-to-rare burger w/ blue cheese dressing. Hmmm....I ate it though and enjoyed some of the average beers on tap.
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Went here for food and a few more drinks after being at Phoenix Landing and it was a good choice. Food is okay, nothing fantastic, but that burger was just what I needed at the time.
I expected more in the way of a science theme, but I liked the atmosphere and decor none the less. It was pretty crowded, but not so loud that we couldn't carry on a conversation that included all 7 of us at the table could hear and participate it. The menu took a few minutes to get adjusted to before I could actually look at it and figure out what I wanted, and it's annoying that it's ONLY on the wall - so if you're seated at that table around the corner like we were, you have to stand up again to look at it.
Wait staff was very friendly and quick. I'd go back for drinks, certainly, but I think you can get a way better $8 burger somewhere else.
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The ambiance is very good and even when the bar is crowded (as it often is), it manages to not be too noisy and the people aren't jerks when you say those words no Bostonian likes to hear "Excuse me."
For a bar this place has a beer choices that makes a white trash family reunion look like a Beer festival. The food is pedestrian and nothing on the menu really impresses or is unique. The burgers are a bit dry and the quesadillas are greasy and relatively flavorless. The buns and breads that much of the menu is served on are rather tasty and a bit better than you'd find elsewhere.
I was really excited by the complete lack of French Fries on the menu. We could all do with a little less fried food in our diet. In its stead we are treated to wicked tasty rosemary roasted potatoes as a side. A breath of fresh air in a French Fried world.
In the end I really can't get excited about this place. But it's not bad. Just not great. Well, except for the roasted potatoes. Mmm.
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the best burgers ever. you may ask how a good burger is different from an excellent burger. go to miracle of science and find out. they also have that really good side of potatoes...
the only downside is that this places gets to crowded quickly
This place is fantastic! Maybe I'm a nerd, but I love the science theme -- the chalkboard menu that is modeled after the style of the periodic table is a clever touch! Very fitting, considering it's in the locale of MIT.
The burgers are indeed excellent -- definitely in the running for top Boston area burger in my book! The others in my party shared the same sentiments as well. I was quite surprised, considering I don't usually expect much from bar food.
The fact that several of the staff took it upon themselves to help my group find seats on a crowded Friday night was impressive.
Great place for a giant burger (as other reviewers have said) I have been here probably about a half a dozen times after my class and it's great for just a drink or a casual dinner. Decor is cute (I'm a sucker for themes). It can get pretty crowded - lots of student-types..
