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    Oak Bistro

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    Open now11AM - 1AM
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    Special of the Day
    Fall Lunch Menu

    Special of the Day

    A Night of Magic & Mischief - Halloween Specials

    • The Golden Snitch - Potato, Chive & Duck Croquette

      Whole-Grain Mustard Aioli, Pear & Apple Purée, Fresh Dill
      $17.00
    • The Witch's Cauldron - Roasted Apple & Pumpkin Soup

      Truffle Goat Cheese, Roasted Apple Bits, Chili Oil
      $19.00
    • The Dark Queen's Feast - 12-Hour Braised Grass-Fed Prime Beef Short Rib

      Creamy Goat Cheese Chive Polenta, Roasted Baby Carrots, House-Braised Beef Au Jus, Crispy Onions
      $47.00

    Fall Lunch Menu

    SMALL BITES

    • Bacon-Wrapped Dates

      Gorgonzola-Stuffed, Maple-Chili Glaze. **Contains: Dairy**
      $13.00
    • Braised Short Rib Croquettes

      Red Onion Marmalade, Truffle Aioli, Aged Manchego Cheese. **Contains: Dairy, Eggs & Gluten**
      $14.00
    • Buttermilk Fried Oysters

      Shaved Fennel, Apple Slaw, Cider Vinaigrette, Cajun Aioli. **Contains: Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Shellfish**
      $13.00
    • Fried Halloumi

      Apple & Pear Chutney, Calabrian Chili & Honey. (VEG) **Spicy** ** Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $13.00
    • Ricotta & Orange Semolina Cornbread

      Apricot Marmalade & Maple Whipped Butter. (VEG) **Contains: Dairy, Eggs & Gluten**
      $12.00
    • Roasted Stuffed Pear

      Blue Cheese, Dill-Lemon Crème Fraîche, Toasted Walnuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Aged Balsamic, Microgreens. (VEG) **Contains: Dairy & Tree Nuts***
      $12.00
    • Wild Mushroom Bisque

      Crispy Truffle Goat Cheese, Chive Oil, Microgreens. (VEG) **Contains: Allium, Dairy, Eggs, & Gluten**
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00

    FOR THE TABLE

    • Autumn Apple Farro Bowl

      Roasted Butternut Squash, Farro, Baby Kale, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Apple, Dried Cranberries, Pomegranate Seeds, Toasted Pepitas & Cider Maple Vinaigrette. (DF) **Contains: Gluten**
      $23.00
    • Maple Roasted Pear Salad

      Baby Mixed Greens, Shaved Fennel, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans & Sherry Vinaigrette (GF & VEG) **Contains: Dairy & Tree Nuts**
      $21.00
    • Thousand-Layer Crispy Potato Pavé

      Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Brava Sauce, Chives (GF, VEG). **Contains: Dairy**
      $16.00
    • Steamed Mussels

      $18.00
    • OAK Wings

      Sticky Honey Chili Sauce or Maple-Garlic Sriracha Glaze, Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles & Fresh Scallions. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $17.00
    • Cast Iron Baked Brie

      Caramelized Onions, Fig Jam, Grilled Ciabatta, Aged Balsamic. (VEG) **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $24.00
    • Roasted Baby Carrots

      Truffle Yogurt, Pomegranate Seeds, Za’atar & Fresh Herbs (GF & VEG). **Contains: Dairy & Sesame**
      $13.00
    • BBQ Glaze St. Louis Pork Ribs

      Apricot Marmalade, Pickled Red Onions, Toasted Sesame Seeds & Fresh Herbs. **Contains: Mustard & Sesame**
      $19.00
    • Sweet Potato & Smoked Cheddar Cakes

      Maple-Chipotle Aioli & Apple-Pear Chutney (VEG) ** Contains: Gluten**
      $16.00
    • Blistered Shishito Peppers

      EVOO, Sea Salt, Za'atar-Smoked Paprika Yogurt, Fresh Lemon (GF & VEG). **Contains: Dairy & Sesame**
      $13.00
    • Shredded BBQ Duck Confit Potatoes

      Cheddar Curds, Bravas Sauce & Fresh Chives. **Contains: Dairy, Egg, Fish & Gluten**
      $18.00
    • Za'atar Naan Trio

      Warm Grilled Naan finished with Za'atar, Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, Crumbled Feta, and Olives. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten & Sesame**
      $19.00

    LUNCH

    • Inman Fall Risotto

      Local Foraged Mushrooms, Tuscan Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecorino Cheese, Fried Sage (GF, VEG) **Contains: Dairy** DF & VG - Without Cheese & Butter
      $29.00
    • Braised Short Rib Tacos

      Warm Flour Tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Lettuce, Pickled Red Onions, Crumbled Feta, Chipotle Aioli, Side Salad. **Contains: Dairy, Egg & Gluten**
      $23.00
    • Grilled Chicken Halloumi Naan

      Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onions, Sriracha Aioli, Za’atar, Salad. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten, & Sesame**
      $21.00
    • Mushroom Steak Sandwich

      Caramelized onions, Jalapeño, Tomato-Pepper Relish, Vermont Cheddar, Ciabatta, Cajun Fries. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $22.00
    • French Dip Panini

      12-Hour Braised Beef, Caramelized Onions, Gruyère, Hand-Cut Fries & Guinness Au Jus. **Contains: Dairy, Fish & Gluten**
      $24.00
    • Pan-Seared Scallops

      Wild Mushroom Risotto, Tuscan Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Lemon Butter Sauce (GF) **Contains: Dairy, Celery & Shellfish**
      $42.00
    • Pan-Seared Wild Halibut

      Saffron Pearl Couscous, Spinach, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Butternut Squash, Lemon Butter Sauce & Microgreens. **Contains: Celery, Dairy, Fish & Gluten** DF- Without Butter GF- Served with Risotto
      $44.00
    • Wild Boar Rigatoni

      Wild Boar Ragù, Local Mushrooms, Ricotta & 20-Year Aged Balsamic. GF- Served with Penne **Contains: Celery, Dairy, Egg & Gluten**
      $37.00
    • Vegetarian Rigatoni

      Local Mushrooms, Baby Tomatoes, Squash, Spinach, Ricotta & 20-Year Aged Balsamic. **Contains: Dairy, Egg & Gluten** GF - sub gluten-free penne pasta
      $29.00
    • Pappardelle Braised Short Rib Ragu

      Confit Tomatoes, Baby Spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano & 20 Yr. Balsamic. VEG - without short rib & sauce. GF- served with Gluten Free Penne Pasta **Contains: Dairy, Eggs & Gluten**
      $32.00
    • Farm-To-Table Burger

      Prime 8oz Grass-Fed Burger, Thyme-Grilled Vidalia Onions, Pickles, Choice of Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Great Hill Blue, or Swiss Cheese, and BBQ Aioli. Served with Hand-Cut Fries.
      $26.00

    SIDES

    • Crispy Fried Duck Egg

      Fresh Gives (DF, GF & VEG)
      $6.00
    • Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

      Chili Flakes (DF, GF & VEG).
      $11.00
    • Simple Greens

      Mixed Greens & Sherry Vinaigrette (DF, GF, VEG & VG).
      $11.00
    • Garlic Haricots Verts

      Olive Oil, Garlic & Sea Salt (DF, GF, VEG & VG).
      $11.00
    • Sweet Potato, Apple & Bacon Hash

      Sweet Potato, Apple, Bacon, Onion & Wilted Spinach (DF & GF)
      $12.00
    • Broccolini

      $11.00
    • Chef's Fries

      Tossed with Hot Sauce, Side Ranch Dressing & Fresh Parsley.
      $11.00
    • Hand-Cut Fries

      $9.00
    • Parmesan & Garlic Fries

      Fresh Garlic & Parsley, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Truffle Aioli (VEG) **Contains: Dairy, Egg & Gluten**
      $11.00

    KIDS MENU

    • Kid's Pizza (Naan)

      Tomato Sauce & Cheese (GF)
      $13.00
    • Kid's Chicken Tenders

      Served with Fries.
      $13.00
    • Kid's Pasta

      Tomato Sauce & Cheese, or Butter & Cheese.
      $13.00

    SWEET FINISH

    • Apple Cider Brazilian Raindrop Beignets

      Apple Cider Deep-Fried Dough, Sugar Powder, Cinnamon & Nutmeg Powder, Caramel Sauce. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten **
      $12.00
    • Sticky Toffee Pudding

      Vanilla Ice Cream, Maple -Pecan Caramel Glaze, Fresh Mint, Raspberry Coulis. **Contains: Dairy, Eggs & Gluten**
      $16.00
    • Vanilla Crème Caramel Flan

      Coconut-Almond Custard, Golden Caramel (DF, GF, VEG, VG). **Contains: Almonds**
      $14.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      Raspberry Coulis, Limoncello Whipped Cream, Chocolate Ganache & Fresh Mint (GF)
      $16.00
    • Ice Cream

      Flavor of the Day Richardsons Ice Cream served with Homemade Caramel Sauce.
      $6.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 1:00 am
    Monday11:00 am - 1:00 am
    Tuesday11:00 am - 1:00 am
    Wednesday11:00 am - 1:00 am
    Thursday11:00 am - 1:00 am
    Friday11:00 am - 1:00 am
    Saturday11:00 am - 1:00 am
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to Oak Bistro, Cambridge's newest dining destination at Inman Square Cambridge, MA. Discover American cuisine with a modern twist, inspired by global flavors. Our warm and inviting atmosphere is perfect for young professionals, students, and families seeking a memorable culinary journey. With a chef-driven approach, we bring diverse cultural influences, attention to detail, and adaptability to create innovative and delicious dishes. Join us in creating lasting memories while sustaining our local community.

    Location

    1287 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

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    Boston, MA 02210

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