Bambara Cambridge
$$ • New American, American, Vegan Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Bambara Cambridge
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Went multiple times while staying at the Kimpton Marlowe. Very accommodating service and high quality food with dog friendly outdoor seating area.
We ate here for dinner and for daily breakfast/brunch with the Chase Edit credits. Highly recommend. There was some confusion by the hotel because we had to eat separately at breakfast due to my meeting, but they quickly adapted and gave us individual $30 pp tickets. The food was not only delicious but also fast and flexible for our preferences. The salmon was tender and tasty. If you don’t like lots of black pepper, ask them for less, only advice. We found complimentary...read full review
We had a mediocre dinner here and a decent breakfast. The cocktail I got was $24 and was so syrupy sweet and flavorless that I struggled to finish it. The food items were plated well and tasted okay but nothing stands out and nothing justified the high price. The atmosphere is nice though. For breakfast they had tasty coffee and orange juice and a nice salmon begal but the other food item we tried wasn't great. I only went to use the credits that came with the hotel and if your...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 11PM 7AM - 1PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 11PM 7AM - 1PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 11PM 7AM - 1PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 1PM 5 - 11PM |
| Friday | 5 - 11PM 7AM - 1PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 11PM 7:30AM - 1:30PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 11PM 7:30AM - 1:30PM |
Bambara Cambridge offers a comfortable dining experience with pleasant and attentive wait staff. The seafood dishes, including oysters, scallops on top of farro risotto with butter squash, and salmon with crispy Brussels sprouts on a tahini sauce, are highlights of the menu. The oysters, especially Wellfleet oysters, are fresh and flavorful, and the clam chowder receives praise for its quality. Guests enjoy the fresh salads, such as the beet salad with a light, yogurt-based dressing, and the delicious seafood options. The restaurant is located in the Galleria mall, providing free parking, though some find the parking fee to be high. The bar area creates a cozy ambiance, perfect for winding down, with well-crafted drinks and a good selection of IPAs. The restaurant also features a well-curated menu with standout dishes and an overall pleasant atmosphere. The staff, including servers like Athena, are attentive and kind, making the overall experience memorable. Many guests appreciate the fresh salads and generous servings of fruit, along with the seafood dishes like salmon lattkes and swordfish, which are cooked to perfection. Guests have praised the setting, food, and service, although some note that the timing of side dishes and salads could be better coordinated. Overall, Bambara Cambridge remains a favorite spot for a satisfying meal.