The food was quite mediocre with no particular stand outs. I got Monkfish Katsu, Lobster Roe Pasta, and Toro Rice ($$$)
Lobster Roe pasta was especially disappointing as the “roe” (which you can’t really see) doesn’t add much to the flavor. It felt like a regular pasta, and we were wondering if they forgot to add the roe or something.
Monkfish Katsu was enjoyable, but the serving size was disappointing to say the least. I expected to be served at least half a fillet - we ended up getting a few popcorn sized fried fish pieces.
Toro rice is good - I mean it’s Fatty Toro it’s very hard to mess up. But for $55, it doesn’t taste any different for other Toros at other establishments.
Overall, this is an OK restaurant - and perhaps lack of other decent Japanese options in the area makes it a bit overrated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Mona Polprasert
I recently visited a izakaya restaurant wanted to share my thoughts. The food was okay, nothing extraordinary, but enjoyable. I tried a few different small plates, Sake was good. I found the overall experience to be decent. The atmosphere was cozy, which is typical for an izakaya setting. It's a good spot if you're looking for a casual place to grab a bite and a drink. A little bit pricey though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sylvia Dong
Overpriced tiny plates in a Japanese-inspired fantasy. Luxury prices, appetizer-sized regrets.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Benjamin Dauer
Dined in last night, excellent food, cozy setting. Standouts for us were the toro temaki, mussels, seared oyster mushrooms and dumplings. The mussels were deliciously fresh and cooked perfectly. The quality of the sushi rice preparation in the temaki jumped out at both of us. Just the right amount of seasoning all around to let the quality of the ingredients speak for themselves.
Drinks were nice and balanced, nothing too strong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TH Tan
Excellent food at reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Yang
Nice little neighborhood spot and the food is fresh and tasty. For the prices they’re charging I wish we had an actual table and not sitting at the counter staring at the wall for my birthday. No acknowledgment or mention for my birthday (noted it in our rsvp) which was a bit disappointing. Again, for the prices they’re charging you have expectations for a certain level of service and attention to detail. Uni hand roll, toro sushi bowl, and whole mackerel were all well done and I recommend trying these items. The toro sashimi, on the other hand, was sliced a bit too thick and lacked in presentation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Toro Sushi Bowl
Fiona Boyd
Amazing food and ambiance. You have to try the lobster roe pasta!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hayden Leung
Ordered from here twice. Once dine in and one takeout.
The flavors here are outstanding, and all their ingredients are sourced fresh. I especially loved the miso ribs which wasn’t on their in-person menu but was available online!
The swordfish and cabbage were also very flavorful and overall delicious.
Definitely worth a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Memory Waddle
Still thinking about the lobster roe pasta, and the mussels were great too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenney Szeto
Judys is a perfect date spot! The food is superb and the drinks are divine. I recommend getting two sake flights to share: my faves are the female brewers and premium and classic flights. The oyster mushrooms and mussels are delish, and the LRP with the Maine uni are all highly recommended!! Would most def be back 🤗🤗😊😊🤤🤤
An absolute must try for anyone who enjoys Japanese cuisine! Everything here was fantastic- flavorful and delicious. Above all, I appreciated Lukas, the owner, who stops by every table to check in on the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marta Karaś
The pasta with lobster was terrific!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Wright
One of my favorite restaurants in Cambridge. Lobster pasta is famously incredible, but everything else is top notch too. I especially loved the otoro bowl, it is very fresh and tasty. Owners are very sweet too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Cambridgeport
I had a really memorable dinner at Judy’s Bay in Cambridge. They started me off with a complimentary little container of spicy dried peas, which was such a fun and thoughtful touch — a small thing, but it set the tone that this place does things differently.
I ordered the Yuzu Pick-me-up mocktail, which turned out to be one of the most unique drinks I’ve ever had. It blends coffee and citrus in a way that sounds unusual but tastes perfectly balanced and refreshing. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a non-alcoholic option that still feels special.
The Gomadare Salad was another highlight. It’s a simple dish on the surface — tofu tahini, corn, and beans — but the flavors were layered and satisfying, the kind of dish you can’t really find anywhere else in Cambridge or Boston. It shows how much care they put into even the smaller plates.
For my main, I had the Lobster Roe Pasta with added lobster meat. Pasta and lobster is something you can find in many Boston-area restaurants, but what stood out here was the portion size and balance. It was hearty enough to be filling without being overwhelming, and I left completely satisfied. I’m usually the type to order more food, but with the pasta, salad, and mocktail, I was happily full.
The service also made the evening special. My server, Kim, was incredibly hospitable — she let me sit and relax while waiting for my rideshare, and when my driver arrived, she kindly opened the front door so I could get out.
Overall, Judy’s Bay feels cozy and intimate, and the menu offers creative flavors that go beyond the usual seafood restaurant. From the free spicy peas to the signature pasta and mocktail, everything felt thoughtful and distinctive. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for something a little different but still comforting and satisfying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian Mirmelstein
Amazing place. Food, service, vibes are all exceptional!!
TL;DR: okay food. Small portions.
The food was quite mediocre with no particular stand outs. I got Monkfish Katsu, Lobster Roe Pasta, and Toro Rice ($$$)
Lobster Roe pasta was especially disappointing as the “roe” (which you can’t really see) doesn’t add much to the flavor. It felt like a regular pasta, and we were wondering if they forgot to add the roe or something.
Monkfish Katsu was enjoyable, but the serving size was disappointing to say the least. I expected to be served at least half a fillet - we ended up getting a few popcorn sized fried fish pieces.
Toro rice is good - I mean it’s Fatty Toro it’s very hard to mess up. But for $55, it doesn’t taste any different for other Toros at other establishments.
Overall, this is an OK restaurant - and perhaps lack of other decent Japanese options in the area makes it a bit overrated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I recently visited a izakaya restaurant wanted to share my thoughts. The food was okay, nothing extraordinary, but enjoyable. I tried a few different small plates, Sake was good. I found the overall experience to be decent. The atmosphere was cozy, which is typical for an izakaya setting. It's a good spot if you're looking for a casual place to grab a bite and a drink. A little bit pricey though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Overpriced tiny plates in a Japanese-inspired fantasy. Luxury prices, appetizer-sized regrets.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Dined in last night, excellent food, cozy setting. Standouts for us were the toro temaki, mussels, seared oyster mushrooms and dumplings. The mussels were deliciously fresh and cooked perfectly. The quality of the sushi rice preparation in the temaki jumped out at both of us. Just the right amount of seasoning all around to let the quality of the ingredients speak for themselves.
Drinks were nice and balanced, nothing too strong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food at reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little neighborhood spot and the food is fresh and tasty. For the prices they’re charging I wish we had an actual table and not sitting at the counter staring at the wall for my birthday. No acknowledgment or mention for my birthday (noted it in our rsvp) which was a bit disappointing. Again, for the prices they’re charging you have expectations for a certain level of service and attention to detail. Uni hand roll, toro sushi bowl, and whole mackerel were all well done and I recommend trying these items. The toro sashimi, on the other hand, was sliced a bit too thick and lacked in presentation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Toro Sushi Bowl
Amazing food and ambiance. You have to try the lobster roe pasta!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered from here twice. Once dine in and one takeout.
The flavors here are outstanding, and all their ingredients are sourced fresh. I especially loved the miso ribs which wasn’t on their in-person menu but was available online!
The swordfish and cabbage were also very flavorful and overall delicious.
Definitely worth a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Still thinking about the lobster roe pasta, and the mussels were great too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judys is a perfect date spot! The food is superb and the drinks are divine. I recommend getting two sake flights to share: my faves are the female brewers and premium and classic flights. The oyster mushrooms and mussels are delish, and the LRP with the Maine uni are all highly recommended!! Would most def be back 🤗🤗😊😊🤤🤤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
An absolute must try for anyone who enjoys Japanese cuisine! Everything here was fantastic- flavorful and delicious. Above all, I appreciated Lukas, the owner, who stops by every table to check in on the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pasta with lobster was terrific!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite restaurants in Cambridge. Lobster pasta is famously incredible, but everything else is top notch too. I especially loved the otoro bowl, it is very fresh and tasty. Owners are very sweet too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a really memorable dinner at Judy’s Bay in Cambridge. They started me off with a complimentary little container of spicy dried peas, which was such a fun and thoughtful touch — a small thing, but it set the tone that this place does things differently.
I ordered the Yuzu Pick-me-up mocktail, which turned out to be one of the most unique drinks I’ve ever had. It blends coffee and citrus in a way that sounds unusual but tastes perfectly balanced and refreshing. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a non-alcoholic option that still feels special.
The Gomadare Salad was another highlight. It’s a simple dish on the surface — tofu tahini, corn, and beans — but the flavors were layered and satisfying, the kind of dish you can’t really find anywhere else in Cambridge or Boston. It shows how much care they put into even the smaller plates.
For my main, I had the Lobster Roe Pasta with added lobster meat. Pasta and lobster is something you can find in many Boston-area restaurants, but what stood out here was the portion size and balance. It was hearty enough to be filling without being overwhelming, and I left completely satisfied. I’m usually the type to order more food, but with the pasta, salad, and mocktail, I was happily full.
The service also made the evening special. My server, Kim, was incredibly hospitable — she let me sit and relax while waiting for my rideshare, and when my driver arrived, she kindly opened the front door so I could get out.
Overall, Judy’s Bay feels cozy and intimate, and the menu offers creative flavors that go beyond the usual seafood restaurant. From the free spicy peas to the signature pasta and mocktail, everything felt thoughtful and distinctive. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for something a little different but still comforting and satisfying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place. Food, service, vibes are all exceptional!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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