Probably one of the best views in the city. Food menu is limited and challenging for vegetarians. In general the food was good but took longer than usual. The view and the fabulous waitstaff made it a good experience.
Ed Moric
Fine breakfast
Abby
I wanted to take a moment to recognize the exceptional service I received during my recent visit to Over the Charles. I'm somewhat of a regular, but my sister and brother in law were visiting from out west and I brought them for dinner here on Saturday night. Olivia, our server, was the best- she managed to balance giving us space with checking in just the right amount, and her thoughtful, funny demeanor truly made our visit even more great. Also, the gentleman at the door (I unfortunately didn't catch his name) was wonderful. He offered me many options for seating while the restaurant was quite full, but shortly afterwards he offered a better spot with a fantastic view when it became available. We had the best time catching up, but left talking about how wonderful your team is. Thank you!
Tom
A fun evening with impeccable views pre-concert at Scullers. And - an amazingly good lobster roll.
Susan
Salad ordered with salmon is of an appetizer size. Piece of salmon was 2” x 2.” They didn't hold the cukes as requested. “Mixed greens” contained about half raw kale and pieces of old, rotted lettuce. Nobody refilled our empty water glasses from the time meal was served. We watched diners at next table leave, and then a new party seated, without table being wiped down. May be OK for a drink because the view is nice.
Matheus
The staff, the place, the food... all amazing. So good. Our server was the sweetest lady. 10/10 recommend.
Jared
Food was ok. Chicken sandwich was chewy, burger was dry. For the price and quality, not worth wasting money on it. Waitress was friendly when at the table, but took 40 minutes once appetizer arrived and actually getting up from our table to get someone to serve us. we also waited another 30 minutes before seeing our waitress and we had to again ask the bar tender to flag our waitress down to get our check. View was nice, but unless you're at the edge, your view will be obstructed by other patrons. Try other rooftop bars if you're hoping to eat. We aren't picky or high maintenance, but the cost-to-value ratio is heavily against the value. This is my first review for anywhere I've eaten and only wrote one to save others money and time.
Tia
Just got drinks here, the views are amazing, ambiance is always on point. Such good value.
Jacqueline
The food sucked a lot- I got a chicken sandwich and it was so dry/hard I could barely bite through it. It took our food over an hour to come out. The view was very pretty and they were playing great music. The drinks were good, but food sucked.
Austin
Maria was an amazing hostess!! She helped us with everything and made our night incredible!!
We came in after a long drive to Cambridge, the food was great, the views were great and our server Antonio was excellent!
Andréane
View was beautiful, drinks were good. Host was very polite and welcoming. Food was a little bland. Ceasar salad missed garlic and caper. Chowder needed salt and pepper. Service was slow, we waited a good half our for our bill. Specifications in our reservation were not taken into consideration. Chairs not suitable pour heavier people.
María O. Was our server. She was phenomenal. Great service and personality. Was prompt to take orders and was very attentive if we needed anything else. The food was delicious, especially shrimp dish and the clam chowder.
### Review of Over the Charles Restaurant **Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)** My recent dining experience at Over the Charles was extremely disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the evening was marred by poor service and subpar food. **Service:** - The maître d', wearing a mask, instructed us to scan a QR code for the menu and informed us that we would need to leave in an hour and 10 minutes, which felt rushed and unwelcoming. - We were the only diners in the restaurant, yet the atmosphere was far from pleasant, with music playing from a JBL speaker. - The limited menu was frustrating, as my first two drink choices were unavailable. When I asked for water with ice due to the hot weather, I received warm water instead. **Food:** - We ordered shared olives for the table, which arrived with a hunk of hard cheese. My entrée was served alongside the appetizer, but my daughter's entrée was delayed, forcing us to eat separately. - Her ginger ale came in a plastic bottle, and her burger, which was supposed to include bacon, arrived without it. Additionally, the burger was inexplicably split in half, despite no request to share it. - The food quality was mediocre at best, failing to justify the $90 bill. **Overall Experience:** - The service was horrendous, and the overall experience was the worst I've had in a restaurant. For the first time in my life, I felt compelled to leave a zero tip. I would not recommend Over the Charles to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience. Save your money and dine elsewhere.
Lois
Beautiful place to enjoy a lovely warm summer evening. The menu is limited, but the chicken wings we ordered were tasty. Not a lot of food for the price though. The on tap beer was unavailable and the canned one I wanted also unavailable. I felt like our server wasn't as attentive as she should have been but she was friendly when she was there. A fuller menu, and more reasonable prices would improve a wonderful ambiance.
Probably one of the best views in the city. Food menu is limited and challenging for vegetarians. In general the food was good but took longer than usual. The view and the fabulous waitstaff made it a good experience.
Fine breakfast
I wanted to take a moment to recognize the exceptional service I received during my recent visit to Over the Charles. I'm somewhat of a regular, but my sister and brother in law were visiting from out west and I brought them for dinner here on Saturday night. Olivia, our server, was the best- she managed to balance giving us space with checking in just the right amount, and her thoughtful, funny demeanor truly made our visit even more great. Also, the gentleman at the door (I unfortunately didn't catch his name) was wonderful. He offered me many options for seating while the restaurant was quite full, but shortly afterwards he offered a better spot with a fantastic view when it became available. We had the best time catching up, but left talking about how wonderful your team is. Thank you!
A fun evening with impeccable views pre-concert at Scullers. And - an amazingly good lobster roll.
Salad ordered with salmon is of an appetizer size. Piece of salmon was 2” x 2.” They didn't hold the cukes as requested. “Mixed greens” contained about half raw kale and pieces of old, rotted lettuce. Nobody refilled our empty water glasses from the time meal was served. We watched diners at next table leave, and then a new party seated, without table being wiped down. May be OK for a drink because the view is nice.
The staff, the place, the food... all amazing. So good. Our server was the sweetest lady. 10/10 recommend.
Food was ok. Chicken sandwich was chewy, burger was dry. For the price and quality, not worth wasting money on it. Waitress was friendly when at the table, but took 40 minutes once appetizer arrived and actually getting up from our table to get someone to serve us. we also waited another 30 minutes before seeing our waitress and we had to again ask the bar tender to flag our waitress down to get our check. View was nice, but unless you're at the edge, your view will be obstructed by other patrons. Try other rooftop bars if you're hoping to eat. We aren't picky or high maintenance, but the cost-to-value ratio is heavily against the value. This is my first review for anywhere I've eaten and only wrote one to save others money and time.
Just got drinks here, the views are amazing, ambiance is always on point. Such good value.
The food sucked a lot- I got a chicken sandwich and it was so dry/hard I could barely bite through it. It took our food over an hour to come out. The view was very pretty and they were playing great music. The drinks were good, but food sucked.
Maria was an amazing hostess!! She helped us with everything and made our night incredible!!
Restaurantji Recommends
We came in after a long drive to Cambridge, the food was great, the views were great and our server Antonio was excellent!
View was beautiful, drinks were good. Host was very polite and welcoming. Food was a little bland. Ceasar salad missed garlic and caper. Chowder needed salt and pepper. Service was slow, we waited a good half our for our bill. Specifications in our reservation were not taken into consideration. Chairs not suitable pour heavier people.
María O. Was our server. She was phenomenal. Great service and personality. Was prompt to take orders and was very attentive if we needed anything else. The food was delicious, especially shrimp dish and the clam chowder.
### Review of Over the Charles Restaurant **Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)** My recent dining experience at Over the Charles was extremely disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the evening was marred by poor service and subpar food. **Service:** - The maître d', wearing a mask, instructed us to scan a QR code for the menu and informed us that we would need to leave in an hour and 10 minutes, which felt rushed and unwelcoming. - We were the only diners in the restaurant, yet the atmosphere was far from pleasant, with music playing from a JBL speaker. - The limited menu was frustrating, as my first two drink choices were unavailable. When I asked for water with ice due to the hot weather, I received warm water instead. **Food:** - We ordered shared olives for the table, which arrived with a hunk of hard cheese. My entrée was served alongside the appetizer, but my daughter's entrée was delayed, forcing us to eat separately. - Her ginger ale came in a plastic bottle, and her burger, which was supposed to include bacon, arrived without it. Additionally, the burger was inexplicably split in half, despite no request to share it. - The food quality was mediocre at best, failing to justify the $90 bill. **Overall Experience:** - The service was horrendous, and the overall experience was the worst I've had in a restaurant. For the first time in my life, I felt compelled to leave a zero tip. I would not recommend Over the Charles to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience. Save your money and dine elsewhere.
Beautiful place to enjoy a lovely warm summer evening. The menu is limited, but the chicken wings we ordered were tasty. Not a lot of food for the price though. The on tap beer was unavailable and the canned one I wanted also unavailable. I felt like our server wasn't as attentive as she should have been but she was friendly when she was there. A fuller menu, and more reasonable prices would improve a wonderful ambiance.
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