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Miracle of Science Bar + Grill

321 Mass Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
617-868-2866
Ranked #57 of 429 restaurants in Cambridge
3.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Price range: 10 AUD - 21 AUD
Cuisines: American
Good for: Bar Scene
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Boston
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Pretty good for something cheap. Lots of appetizers and good selection at the bar More

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Tampa, Florida
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Convenient to MIT this compact bar and grill is a nice place to grab a burger or beer. Cute adoption of the periodic table sets the stage for the menu of mostly burgers and kabobs. A nice beer range adds to flavor and was only made better by a attentive and cheerful server. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I have been here several times. They consistently have good food and drink - with the potatoes being the best thing ever! Staff is always quick, friendly and knowledgeable. I do find the bar stools that are at the tables in the middle really uncomforable as there are no backs to them. More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Cozy and busy, the food was good and the place was packed. Nice theme to the place, making it stand out from the run of the mill American bar and grill. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

We visited this place a couple of times on our trip. The food was tasty and of good quality. There was a great drink selection and the crowd was lively and seemed to cater to a graduate student-type crowd. More

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chicago
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

Just a fun place with great beers on tap. My spouse has eaten here and said the food is terrific! More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

Great ambiance, great beers on tap. The menu is a periodic table! They have a portrait of Einstein, of course. And plenty of local MIT grad students. Don't miss if you're in Cambridge. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

We were just walking from the Metro to the MIT museum when we decided to stop for lunch and decided to give this place a try. It was neat how the menu is organized in a periodic table on a blackboard, with each item having a "chemical" symbol. We had the skewers beef/chicken/shrimp and a chicken burger. It was all... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011

I have only been to MIracle of Science once, but I have to say that I would go back any time I am in the neighborhood for one of their cheeseburgers. The bread, cheese, meat and special ketchup is just unreal. Highly recommend. More

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Boston
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2010

I love this place! It has hardly changed in nearly two decades. The food is superb, the crowd bustling, interesting and 'nerdy chic.' Low-key, no nonsense and down-to-earth, I hit up Miracle regularly for the skewers, hummus plate and...my personal favorite, the brownie for dessert (get it with the ice cream!!). The periodic table is a nice touch. More

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