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    Oak Bistro

    1287 Cambridge Street

    Cambridge, MA 02139


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    Featured Items

    • Half Chicken

      Slow Cooked Farm-Raised Half Chicken, Garlic & Scallion Mashed Potatoes, Caulilini SweetStem Cauliflower, Lemon-Thyme Pan Jus, Fresh Herbs (GF) DF - Served with Garden Risotto **Contains: Dairy**
      $34.00

    Special of the Day

    Special Entrée

    • 12 oz Magret Duck Breast

      Wild Mushroom Risotto, Garlic Broccolini, Duck Demi Glaze DF GF
      $47.00

    Spring Dinner Weekend

    SMALL BITES

    • Braised Short Rib Croquettes

      Red Onion Marmalade, Truffle Aioli, Aged Manchego Cheese. **Contains: Dairy, Eggs & Gluten**
      $13.00
    • Duck Brioche Toast

      Truffle Whipped Ricotta, Black Garlic Aioli, Pickled Red Onions, Microgreens. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $17.00
    • Warm Focaccia

      Whipped Ricotta Honey & Smoked Sea Salt (VEG) **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $11.00
    • Grilled Avocado & Lobster Salad

      Shallots, Celery, Chives, Lemon, and Chipotle Aioli. (DF & GF) **Contains: Shellfish & Egg **
      $23.00
    • Halloumi Cheese

      Yogurt Tzatziki, Hot Honey Drizzle, Lemon Zest (VEG) **Contains: Dairy and Gluten**
      $13.00
    • Old Bay Buttermilk Fried Oysters

      Arugula, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Dill Yogurt Dressing, Lime-Sriracha Aioli. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten and Shellfish**
      $13.00

    FOR THE TABLE

    • Apple & Goat Cheese Salad

      Bibb Lettuce, Shaved Apple, Pickled Red Onions, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Mustard Vinaigrette (GF & VEG) **Contains: Dairy & Tree Nuts**
      $21.00
    • Beet Carpaccio

      Goat Cheese, Coconut Yogurt, Toasted Walnuts, Orange Segments, Aged Balsamic, Micro Basil, Olive Oil, Sea Salt (DF, GF, & VEG) **Contains: Tree Nuts **
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • Dee's Artichoke Hearts Cakes

      Horseradish Tartar Sauce, Watercress, Chive Oil. (VG, VEG, DF). **Contains: Gluten**
      $16.00
    • Fresh Burrata

      Peach Marmalade, Pesto, Crispy Sardinian Flatbread, Olives, Aged Balsamic, Sea Salt. (VEG) ***NUT-FREE PESTO** **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $22.00
    • Grilled Spanish Octopus

      Fingerling Potatoes, Shallots, Chives, Lemon, Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes & Olives, Pickled Red Onions, Lemon Aioli (GF & DF) ** Contains: Eggs**
      $23.00
    • Mezze Trio

      Lemon Tahini Hummus, Yogurt Tzatziki, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Dill Buttermilk, Za'atar Naan Bread. (VEG) **Contains: Dairy, Gluten & Sesame**
      $22.00
    • OAK Wings

      House-Made Stick Honey Chili Sauce or Smoked BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Scallions. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $16.00
    • Steamed Wild Mussels

      Shallots, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Herb Broth, Lemon Garlic Aioli, Grilled Sourdough or Fries. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten & Shellfish** DF- without butter & cream GF - without sourdough or fries.
      $18.00
    • Strawberry Salad

      Baby Greens, Cucumber, Chery Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette (GF) **Contains: Dairy**
      $19.00
    • Tastes Like Summer Board

      36-Month Prosciutto di Parma, Guava Paste, Peach, Apricot Marmalade, Feta Cheese, Bread & Butter Pickles, Grilled Ciabatta, Smoked Salt, Aged Balsamic. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $26.00
    • Thousand-Layer Crispy Potato Pavé

      Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Brava Sauce, Chives (GF, VEG). **Contains: Dairy**
      $14.00

    ENTREE

    • Inman Garden Risotto

      Local Foraged Mushrooms, English Peas, Roasted Carrot Purée, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Lemon Herb Oil, Fresh Chives (GF, VEG) **Contains: Dairy** DF & VG - Without Cheese & Butter
      $27.00
    • French Dip Panini

      Slow Braised Beef, Gruyère, Caramelized Onions, Horseradish Aioli, Hand-Cut Fries, Au Jus. **Contains: Gluten & Dairy**
      $23.00
    • Long Island Confit Duck Leg

      Sweet Potato-Apple Bacon Hash, Braised Spinach, Orange Segments, Rosemary Port Wine Pan Sauce (DF, GF).
      $34.00
    • Prime 10 oz Grilled Bavette Steak

      Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini, Onion Rings, Watercress, Chimichurri Sauce. (DF) **Contains: Gluten**
      $45.00
    • Paccheri Pasta

      Wild Mushrooms, Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Basil Pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano (VEG). ***Contains: Dairy & Gluten** GF - Served with Penne DF - Without Cheese
      $29.00
    • Half Chicken

      Slow Cooked Farm-Raised Half Chicken, Garlic & Scallion Mashed Potatoes, Caulilini SweetStem Cauliflower, Lemon-Thyme Pan Jus, Fresh Herbs (GF) DF - Served with Garden Risotto **Contains: Dairy**
      $34.00
    • Arctic Char

      Herb-Saffron Couscous, Caulilini SweetStem Cauliflower, Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Lemon Vinaigrette (DF) GF - Served with Garden Risotto ** Contains: Gluten**
      $37.00
    • Farm-To-Table Burger

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

      Confit Tomatoes, Spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano & 20 Yr. Balsamic. VEG - without short rib & sauce. GF- served with Penne **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $31.00

    SIDES

    • Fried Duck Egg

      Sunny Side Up
      $4.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Chili Flakes, Maldon Salt, Honey (DF, GF & VEG) VG- Without Honey
      $9.00
    • Cucumber & Tomato Salad

      Yogurt Lemon Dressing GF VEG
      $9.00
    • Garlic Broccolini

      Garlic, Olive Oil, Sea Salt. (DF, GF, VEG, VG)
      $11.00
    • Grilled Asparagus

      Lemon Vinaigrette (DF, GF, VEG & VG)
      $11.00
    • Hand-Cut Fries

      $8.00
    • Onion Rings

      Roasted Garlic Aioli, Fresh Parsley (VEG) **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $12.00
    • Parmesan & Garlic Fries

      Garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Truffle Aioli (VEG) **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $10.00
    • Simple Greens

      Mixed Greens, Baby Tomatoes, Lemon Vinaigrette (DF, GF & VEG)
      $10.00

    KIDS MENU

    • Kid's Pizza

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

      Served with Fries.
      $13.00
    • Kid's Pasta

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

    SWEET FINISH

    • Brazilian Raindrop Beignets

      Banana Deep Fried Dough, Covered with Sugar & Cinnamon Powder, Warm Caramel Sauce on the Side. **Contains: Dairy, Eggs, & Gluten**
      $12.00
    • Chocolate Cake

      Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Berries. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**
      $16.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

      Fresh Berries, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce. (VEG, VG) **Contains: Gluten **
      $15.00
    • Ice Cream

      Flavor of the Day Richardsons Ice Cream served with Homemade Apple-Cider Caramel.
      $6.00
    • Peach Melba

      Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis, Toasted Almonds (VEG & GF). **Contains: Almonds, Dairy, and Tree Nuts**
      $15.00

    Sauces

    Aioli

    • BBQ Aioli

      $1.00
    • Black Garlic Aioli

      $2.00
    • Chipotle Aioli

      $2.00
    • Garlic Aioli

      $2.00
    • Green Goddess Aioli

      $2.00
    • Horseradish Aioli

      $2.00
    • Lemon Garlic Aioli

      $2.00
    • Lime-Sriracha Aioli

      $2.00
    • Roasted Peppers Aioli

      $2.00
    • Truffle Aioli

      $3.00

    Compote/Jam/Marmalade

    • Apricot Marmalade

      $1.00
    • Doce de Leite

      $3.00
    • Guava Paste

      $2.00
    • Honey

      $1.00
    • Honey Mascarpone

      $2.00
    • Hot Honey

      $1.00
    • Red Onion Marmalade

      $1.00

    Dressing

    • Aged Balsamic

      $2.00
    • Blue Cheese Dressing

      $2.00
    • Dill Yogurt Dressing

      $2.00
    • EVOO

    • Lemon Vinaigrette

      $1.00
    • Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

      $1.00
    • Mustard Vinaigrette

      $1.00
    • Yogurt Lemon Dressing

      $2.00

    Sauces

    • Au Jus Panini

    • Bravas Sauce

      $2.00
    • Caramel Sauce

      $2.00
    • Chimichurri Sauce

      $2.00
    • Chocolate Sauce

      $1.00
    • Citrus Pan Sauce

      $2.00
    • Dill Buttermilk Sauce

      $2.00
    • Honey Chili Sauce

      $2.00
    • Horseradish Tartar Sauce

      $2.00
    • Hot Sauce

      $2.00
    • Lemon-Thyme Pan Jus Sauce

      $2.00
    • Ranch Sauce

      $2.00
    • Tzatziki Sauce

      $2.00

    Other

    • Chili Oil

      $1.00
    • Chilli Butter

      $1.00
    • Chive Oil

      $1.00
    • Lemon Herb Broth

      $3.50
    • Maple Syrup

      $2.00
    • Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

      $1.00
    • Pecorino Cheese

      $1.00
    • Pesto

      $2.00
    • Side Of Bread

      $3.00
    • Side of Gluten Free Bread

      $3.00
    • Side of Naan Bread

      $3.00
    • Truffle Oil

      $2.00
    • Truffle Whipped Ricotta

      $2.00
    • Vermont Maple Whipping Butter

      $2.00
    • White Wine Lemon Broth

      $3.50

    Guava Paste

    $2.00
    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 12:00 am
    Monday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Tuesday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Wednesday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Thursday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Friday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Saturday11:00 am - 12:00 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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