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    Oak Bistro

    1287 Cambridge Street

    Cambridge, MA 02139


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    Special of the Day
    Spring Dinner Menu
    Spring Dinner Gluten Free Menu
    Sauces

    Featured Items

    • Farm-To-Table Burger

      Prime 8oz Grass-Fed Burger, Rosemary Caramelized Onion, House Made Pickles, Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Blue, or Swiss Cheese. Served with Hand-Cut Fries.

      $22.00
    • Braised Short Rib Croquettes

      Red Onion Marmalade, Truffle Aioli, Aged Manchego Cheese.

      $12.00
    • Thousand-Layer Crispy Potato Pavé

      Layers of Crispy Potato, Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Brava Sauce & Chives. (GF & VEG)

      $13.00

    Special of the Day

    Small Bites

    • Peach & Tomato Gaspacho

      Hazelnut Pesto, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, EVOO DF GF VG VEG *Contains Hazelnuts

      $18.00

    Dessert

    • Key Lime Pie

      Limoncello Whipped Cream

      $14.00

    Spring Dinner Menu

    SMALL BITES

    • Old Bay Buttermilk Fried Oyster

      Tomato & Cucumber Salad served with Dill Ranch Dressing and Chipotle Aioli. **Contains Dairy & Gluten**

      $13.00
    • Blueberry Ricotta Cornbread

      Lemon Vermont Whipped Butter (VEG) **Contains Dairy & Gluten**

      $9.00
    • Crispy Halloumi Bites

      Sriracha-Honey Chili Sauce, Mint Oil. (VEG) **Contains Dairy & Gluten**

      $10.00
    • New England Potato Leek Soup

      Rustic Garlic Croutons, Chives, Cheddar Cheese, and Chili Oil. GF - without Croutons

      $17.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Braised Short Rib Croquettes

      Red Onion Marmalade, Truffle Aioli, Aged Manchego Cheese.

      $12.00
    • Goat Cheese Polenta Cake

      Mushroom & Spinach Ragu, Chipotle Aioli.

      $14.00

    FOR THE TABLE

    • Spring Salad

      Roasted & Grilled Pear, Shaved Carrots, Pickled Red Onions, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. DF & VG - without cheese **Contains Nuts**

      $18.00
    • Thousand-Layer Crispy Potato Pavé

      Layers of Crispy Potato, Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Brava Sauce & Chives. (GF & VEG)

      $13.00
    • Golden Mezze

      Lemon Tahini Hummus, Cucumber Tzatziki Yogurt, Olives, Feta Cheese, Za'atar Naan Bread. DF - without Yogurt & Cheese GF - without Bread

      $19.00
    • Steamed Wild Mussels Frites

      White Wine Citrus Broth, Shallots, Spanish Chorizo, Jalapeño Butter, Served with Hand-Cut French Fries. GF- Without Bread & Fries DF - Without butter

      $17.00
    • Dee's Artichoke Hearts Cakes

      Horseradish Tartar Sauce, Red Watercress, Chive Oil. (VG, VEG, DF).

      $15.00
    • Grilled Spanish Octopus

      Confit Golden Potatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Lemon Aioli, Tomato Relish, Chili Oil (DF, GF)

      $20.00
    • Taste Like Summer

      Calabro Burrata, Apricot Marmalade, Mediterranean Olives, Grilled Rustic Bread, Prosciutto di Parma, Basil Oil, Aged Balsamic, Sea Salt.

      $21.00
    • OAK Wings

      House-Made Hot Sauce or Stick Honey Chili, Blue Cheese Dressing, Scallions

      $14.00
    • Strawberry Arugula Salad

      Shaved Fennel, Apple, Organic Strawberries, Honey-Zest Feta Yogurt Spread. DF & VG - Without Honey Yogurt.

      $19.00

    DINNER TIME

    • Saffron Spring Risotto

      Wild Mushrooms, Spring Peas, Confit Tomatoes, Truffle Butter, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Chives. (GF, VEG) **DF & VG- Without Cheese & Butter**

      $26.00
    • French Dip Panini

      Slow Braised Beef, Gruyère, Caramelized Onions, Hand-Cut Fries, Au Jus. **Contains Dairy, Gluten**

      $21.00
    • Prime Bavette Steak

      10 oz Grilled Grass-Fed Prime Bavette Steak, Truffle Confit Yukon Gold Potatoes, Red Watercress, Grilled Broccolini, Onion Rings, Chimichurri Sauce. GF - without Onion Rings DF - without Cheese

      $43.00
    • Farm-Raised Half Chicken

      Chive Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Asparagus, Lemon Shallots Pan Sauce. (GF) DF - served with Risotto **Contain Dairy**

      $32.00
    • Farm-To-Table Burger

      Prime 8oz Grass-Fed Burger, Rosemary Caramelized Onion, House Made Pickles, Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Blue, or Swiss Cheese. Served with Hand-Cut Fries.

      $22.00
    • Long Island Duck Confit Leg

      Slow-Cooked Long Island Duck Confit Leg, Goat Cheese Polenta Cake, Apple-Fennel Arugula Salad, Ginger Carrot Purée, Orange Pan Sauce. (DF) **GF - served with Risotto**

      $31.00
    • Chive Potato Ricotta Gnocchi

      Confit Baby Tomatoes, Wild Mushroom, Baby Arugula, Whipped Ricotta, Truffle Pan Sauce. (VEG)

      $34.00
    • Pappardelle Braised Short Rib Ragu

      Confit Tomatoes, Spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano & 20 Yr. Balsamic. VEG - without short rib. GF- served with Penne

      $28.00
    • Pan Roasted Arctic Char

      Herb Barley, Spring Vegetables, Lemon Vinaigrette, Tomato-Shallot Basil Salsa. DF - without butter GF - served with Risotto

      $33.00
    • Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

      Smoked Parsnip Puree, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Hand-Cut Bacon, Port Wine Gastrique, Microgreens. (GF) DF - served with Risotto

      $34.00

    SIDES

    • Fried Sunny Side Up Egg

      Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper.

      $3.00
    • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

      Chili Flakes & Local Honey. (GF, DF, VEG) VG - Without Honey.

      $9.00
    • Grilled Asparagus

      Lemon Vinaigrette (GF, VEG)

      $10.00
    • Roasted Garlic Broccolini

      GF, VG, VEG, DF - without butter

      $10.00
    • Spring Mix Salad

      Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing (GF, DF, VG, VEG)

      $9.00
    • Hand-Cut French Fries

      $8.00
    • Parmesan & Garlic Fries

      Truffle Aioli **Contains Dairy & Gluten**

      $10.00
    • Confit Bravas Potatoes

      Chipotle Mayo, Smoked Paprika, and Parsley. (VEG)

      $9.00

    KIDS MENU

    • Kid's Pizza

      Tomato Sauce & Cheese (GF)

      $13.00
    • Kid's Chicken Fingers

      Served with Fries.

      $13.00
    • Kid's Pasta

      Tomato Sauce & Cheese, or Butter & Cheese.

      $13.00

    SWEET FINISH

    • Brazilian Raindrop Beignets

      Deep Fried Dough, Sugar & Cinnamon, Caramel Sauce.

      $12.00
    • Passion Fruit Panna Cotta

      Berries Compote (DF & GF) **Contains Tree Nuts**

      $13.00
    • Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

      Served with Strawberry Agave Whipped Cream. **Contains Dairy & Gluten**

      $16.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Chocolate Crunch Cookie

      Served with Vanilla Ice Cream. (VG) (DF) **Contains Gluten **

      $15.00
    • Ice Cream

      Flavor of the Day Ice Cream served with Homemade Caramel Sauce.

      $6.00

    Spring Dinner Gluten Free Menu

    SMALL BITES (GLUTEN FREE)

    • New England Potato Leek Soup (GF)

      Chives, Cheddar Cheese, and Chili Oil.

      $17.00

    FOR THE TABLE (GLUTEN FREE)

    • Spring Salad (GF)

      Roasted & Grilled Pear, Candied Pecans, Shaved Carrots, Pickled Red Onions, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. DF & VG - without cheese **Contains Nuts**

      $18.00
    • Thousand-Layer Crispy Potato Pave (GF)

      Layers of Crispy Potato, Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Brava Sauce, Chives. (GF, VEG)

      $13.00
    • Steamed Wild Mussels Frites (GF)

      White Wine Citrus Broth, Shallots, Spanish Chorizo, Jalapeño Butter. (GF) DF - Without butter

      $17.00
    • Grilled Spanish Octopus (GF)

      Confit Golden Potatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Lemon Aioli, Tomato Relish, Chili Oil (DF, GF)

      $20.00

    DINNER (GLUTEN FREE)

    • Saffron Spring Risotto (GF)

      Wild Mushrooms, Spring Peas, Confit Tomatoes, Truffle Butter, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Chives. (GF, VEG) **DF & VG- Without Cheese & Butter**

      $26.00
    • Prime Bavette Steak (GF)

      10 oz Grilled Grass-Fed Prime Bavette Steak, Truffle Confit Yukon Gold Potatoes, Red Watercress, Grilled Broccolini, Chimichurri Sauce. DF - without Cheese

      $43.00
    • Farm-Raised Half Chicken (GF)

      Chive Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Asparagus, Lemon -Shallots Pan Sauce. (GF) DF- served with Risotto **Contain Dairy**

      $32.00
    • Farm-Raised Burger (GF)

      8oz Grass-Fed Burger, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onion, House made Pickles, Dressed Salad, Gluten Free Bun. **Contains Dairy**

      $22.00
    • Long Island Duck Confit Leg (GF)

      Slow-Cooked Long Island Duck Confit Leg, Saffron Risotto, Ginger Carrot Purée, Orange Pan Sauce. (DF)

      $31.00
    • Penne Braised Short Rib Ragu (GF)

      Gluten Free Penne Pasta, Confit Tomatoes, Spinach, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese & 20 Yr. Balsamic VEG - without Short Rib

      $28.00
    • Pan Roasted Arctic Char (GF)

      Saffron Risotto, Spring Vegetables, Lemon Vinaigrette, Tomato-Shallot Basil Salsa. DF - without butter

      $33.00
    • Pan-Seared Sea Scallops (GF)

      Saffron Risotto, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Hand-Cut Bacon, Port Wine Gastrique, Microgreens. (DF, GF)

      $34.00

    SIDES (GLUTEN FREE)

    • Fried Sunny Side Up Duck Egg (GF)

      $3.00
    • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts (GF)

      Chili Flakes & Local Honey (GF, DF, VEG).

      $9.00
    • Grilled Asparagus (GF)

      Lemon Vinaigrette (GF, VEG)

      $10.00
    • Roasted Garlic Broccolini (GF)

      GF, VG, VEG DF- without butter

      $10.00
    • Spring Mixed Salad (GF)

      Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing (GF, DF, VG, VEG)

      $9.00

    KIDS MENU (GLUTEN FREE)

    • Kid's Pasta (GF)

      Gluten Free Penne Pasta, with Red Sauce & Pecorino Cheese, or Butter & Pecorino Cheese

      $13.00

    SWEET FINISH (GLUTEN FREE)

    • Passion Fruit Panna Cotta (GF)

      Berries Compote (DF & GF) **Contains Tree Nuts**

      $13.00
    • Ice Cream (GF)

      Flavor of The Day Ice Cream served with Home-Made Caramel Sauce.

      $6.00

    Sauces

    Sauce

    • Bravas Sauce

      $2.00
    • Chili Sauce

      $2.00
    • Horseradish Tartar Sauce

      $2.00
    • Hot Sauce

      $2.00
    • Smoked Barbecue Sauce

      $3.00
    • Orange Pan Sauce

      $2.00
    • Truffle Pan Sauce

      $2.00
    • Port Wine Gastrique

      $2.00
    • Chimichurri Sauce

      $2.00
    • Roasted Shallots Bourbon Pan Sauce

      $2.00
    • Tzatziki Sauce

      $2.00

    Aioli

    • Barbecue Aioli

      $3.00
    • Chipotle Aioli

      $3.00
    • Horseradish Aioli

      $3.00
    • Lemon Aioli

      $3.00
    • Truffle Aioli

      $3.00

    Other

    • Apple Cider Dressing

      $2.00
    • Au Jus Pan Sauce

      $3.00
    • Blue Cheese Dressing

      $2.00
    • Caramel Sauce

      $2.00
    • Maple Syrup

      $2.00
    • Meye Lemon Vinaigrette Sauce

      $2.00
    • Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

      $1.00
    • Pecorino Cheese

      $1.00
    • Red Onion Marmalade

      $2.00
    • Side Of Bread

      $3.00
    • Side of Gluten Free Bread

      $3.00
    • Vermont Maple Whipping Butter

      $2.00
    • White Wine Citrus Broth

      $3.50
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

      $2.00
    • Zest Honey Yogurt Dressing

      $2.00
    • Tomato-Shallots Basil Salsa

      $2.00
    • Lemon Vinaigrette

      $2.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 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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