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

Waypoint

4.5 (2073)
$30 and under
Seafood
1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 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 2,073 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and a fun, diverse menu. The "wonderful service" and warm atmosphere make it a favorite for both family gatherings and date nights. Highlights include lobster cacio e pepe, "delicious fish dishes," and a "great oyster special." Ambiance and pricing are appealing, though service can be inconsistent.
2,073 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish and every cocktail was a win. Attentive staff and amazing food. Our favorites were the hickory smoked shrimp, bluefish tuna tostada, and charcoal grilled broccoli. favorite cocktails were the sage advice and rain’s promise.

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  2. James VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, fresh & gorgeous seafood tower, and fantastic portion sizes. We always used to walk by this restaurant and it was super busy. Glad we finally booked it. Cannot recommend this place enough.

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  3. Dan

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around a very nice dinner for our extended family. Waiter was very attentive and helpful. Menu was fun, diverse, and food was excellent. The building and decor was comfortable and attractive,

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  4. Victor

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter had an attitude and did not serve us well.

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  5. Alexia

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food was great. It was a great choice.

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  6. James VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious fish dishes and oysters. Wonderful waitress.

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  7. Darren VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Waypoint staff made our birthday dinner for 8 a great experience!

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  8. Laura VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and we really enjoyed it. Food was great and loved the ambiance. We will definitely return. Seemed like a great place to go with a group too!

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  9. Eric VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shells in the oysters. Very expensive for that kind of experience. Drinks were meh.

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  10. Steve VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waypoint is nice. Well-designed restaurant with ample bar seats, nice dining room, and some outdoor tables. It is a very warm setting in a commercial building on the street level. Food was great (Lobster Caccio & Pepe and Crab with angel hair pasta). we also were there early and took advantage of their $1 oyster special! Staff was warm and welcoming. Would definitely go back again.

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FAQs

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

Waypoint is rated 4.5 stars by 2073 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
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Waypoint

1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 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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