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Waypoint, Cambridge, MA
Waypoint, Cambridge, MA
Waypoint, Cambridge, MA
Waypoint, Cambridge, MA
Waypoint, Cambridge, MA

Waypoint

4.5
4.5
2059 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Scelfo
  • Private party facilities
    All inquiries regarding private party bookings/events should be sent to tiffany@aldenharlow.com.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Director: (617) 864-2300
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Waypoint is conveniently located between Harvard Square and Central Square, with red-line MBTA stops at both Harvard and Central. From either direction, it takes roughly 5-10 minutes to walk to Waypoint at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 2,059 people are saying

Waypoint reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waypoint offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like "delicious food and oysters," "perfectly dressed Caesar salad," and "amazing food, amazing service." While some diners experience service inconsistencies, many praise the "fantastic dinner" and "great happy hour oyster deal." The vibrant atmosphere and creative cocktails make it a "must-try restaurant."
2,059 Reviews
  1. Maria

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress Natalia was great and gave out wonderful recommendations for food and drink!

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  2. Linda

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner! Food was great, drinks were excellent, wonderful service.

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  3. Fred

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Waypoint. Good food, friendly service. Why say more?

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  4. Hilary VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The host ignored us when we arrived as he was on the phone and didn't acknowledge us which wasn't a great start. Food was just ok. The server was not very attentive and didn't seem to have a great grasp of the menu. And the booth we sat in had no room for our legs or feet due to the strange iron table bars that took up all the space under the table. Overall not impressed.

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  5. Karl

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful service. The dishes were excellent. The raw bar dishes were really appetizers for one person, but very good. The brussel sprout dish was perfect for two. Over all, we can’t wait to go back.

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  6. jason VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and oysters thankfully we were talked out of order too much was a good night

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  7. KateF

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed my meal at Waypoint. The sando was delicious including the French fries. I had the kimchi on the side and it was not too spicy. Brussels sprouts were a highlight, very flavorful. We were hoping for smelts as they are supposedly out of this world but the server said they have become scarce and were off the menu. The salmon ordered was a smaller portion and not as appealing as the other dishes ordered.

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  8. JoyM

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner I with friends. Shared lots of plates and also took advantage of Dine Out Boston.

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  9. Becky

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal. Burgers were super yummy and cooked well with an extra large portion of crispy salty fries. Caesar salad was crunchy and perfectly dressed with buttery croutons. Also loved the fried Brussels, and the house cosmos were a 10/10!!

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  10. Demetrius

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess was rude. We arrived at 4:50 for a 5pm reservation. The door was unlocked. And she said “We open at 5 so come back in 10 minutes.” We came back at 5:03 and 6 tables were sat. Was really odd.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Waypoint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 864-2300.

Waypoint is rated 4.5 stars by 2059 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Waypoint

1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Waypoint is conveniently located between Harvard Square and Central Square, with red-line MBTA stops at both Harvard and Central. From either direction, it takes roughly 5-10 minutes to walk to Waypoint at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Scelfo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    All inquiries regarding private party bookings/events should be sent to tiffany@aldenharlow.com.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Director: (617) 864-2300
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