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

Waypoint

4.5 (2065)
$30 and under
Seafood
1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (617) 864-2300
  • Website
    http://www.waypointharvard.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    1030 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • 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

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Menu

Waypoint's menu was last updated on 12/27/2023.

Pizza

  • Chopped Clam$24.00

    parsley, chilies & pecorino

    • Smoked Whitefish$22.00

      mascarpone, dill & capers

      • Illadelphia$23.00

        pepperoni, pecorino, tomato sauce & basil

        • Brussels & Guanciale$22.00

          crispy brussel sprouts, garlic oil & guanciale

          • Mushroom Pie$22.00

            hen of the woods, cremini, thyme, truffle honey, pickled red onion

            Pasta

            • Lobster Cacio e Pepe$38.00

              whole wheat pasta, koji butter & pecorino

              • Uni Bucatini$29.00

                smoked egg yolk, pecorino & bottarga

                • Jonah Crab & Angel Hair$29.00

                  evoo breadcrumb, guanciale & jalapeño

                  • Black Pepper Spaccatelli$26.00

                    house cured guanciale, tomato, basil & smoked pecorino

                    Plates

                    • WP French Fries$9.00

                      regular or crab dusted with chili mayo

                      • "Anchor" Caesar$17.00

                        romaine lettuce, garlic parsley croutons

                        • With 3oz Lump Blue Crab$28.00

                      • Market Vegetables$23.00

                        daily selection

                        • Fried Salt & Vinegar Smelts$16.00

                          pickled "rampch" dressing

                          • Fried Brussels$18.00

                            fish sauce vinaigrette, pickled onions, lime

                            • Baked Oyster$16.00

                              pecorino, garlic butter, bread crumbs

                              • Hickory Smoked Shrimp$19.00

                                tomato butter, garlic, focaccia

                                • Seared Tuna & Rice Bowl$24.00

                                  puffed brown rice, roasted squash, apple miso vinaigrette, avocado, pickles

                                  • Pan Seared Cod$24.00

                                    parsnip puree, roasted shellfish butter, house dried tomatoes

                                    • Hash Brown Cakes$18.00

                                      smoked fish salad, smoked trout roe, cucumber vinaigrette

                                      • Shrimp & Pork Shu Mai$17.00

                                        green chili crisp, white soy

                                        • Hearth Baked Flatbread$14.00

                                          rosemary garlic butter

                                          Raw Bar

                                          • Oysters*

                                            daily selection, pickled fennel mignonette, cocktail sauce

                                            • Market Price

                                          • Wellfleet Clams*

                                            daily selection

                                            • Market Price

                                          • Shrimp Cocktail

                                            cocktail sauce, nori aioli

                                            • 3 for$14.00

                                          • Maine Uni Tray*$49.00

                                            seasonal accompaniments

                                            Caviar

                                            • Donuts & Caviar$26.00

                                              hackleback caviar, brioche donuts (5g)

                                              • Caviar Supplement$25.00

                                                add a bump of caviar to anything (5g)

                                                Classics

                                                • NY Strip Steak Frites

                                                  bernaise aioli, absinthe demi, hand cut fries

                                                  • 8oz$39.00
                                                  • 16oz$78.00

                                                • Whole Roasted Branzino$49.00

                                                  shaved fennel salad

                                                  • WP Fish & Chips$26.00

                                                    dill pickle tartar sauce, lemon, fries

                                                    • WP Fish Sandwich$19.00

                                                      Parker roll, dill pickle tartar, iceberg, cheddar, fries

                                                      • Waypoint Burger$19.00

                                                        two 4 oz top patties, tillamock cheddar, cured tomato, pickled onion, tonnato

                                                        • Cast Iron Salmon$26.00

                                                          crispy & creamy cici beans, torched grapes & lemon

                                                          Crudos

                                                          • Hiramasa*$20.00

                                                            sesame- umami brittle, jalapeño, shoyu syrup

                                                            • Bluefin Tuna*$26.00

                                                              fried peanut, shaved cucumber, makrut lime, buttermilk crema

                                                              • Ora King Salmon*$19.00

                                                                fried rice cake, shaved cucumber, black truffle oil, avocado, ikura

                                                                Last updated: December 27, 2023

                                                                What 2,065 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
                                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                                • 4.2Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

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                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Waypoint offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and outstanding cocktails." Patrons rave about the "creative dishes," "delicious oysters," and "attentive service." The ambiance is "elegant and modern," ideal for both casual dining and special occasions. Despite some service inconsistencies, the unique menu and lively atmosphere promise a memorable visit.
                                                                2,065 Reviews

                                                                1. Laura VIP

                                                                  Greater Boston8 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined today

                                                                  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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                                                                2. Steve VIP

                                                                  San Francisco5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  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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                                                                3. David

                                                                  Greater Boston1 review

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Only negative was we were seated in a booth that looked old and dingy and had large stickers to cover up what looked like old upholstery. The one I was sat in was sticky from the glue of this. I asked to be moved and they did, but it wasn’t a good look. All the other booths had the same sticker covering. I think it might be time for them to replace the booth upholstery.

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                                                                4. Patrick

                                                                  Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food was amazing and smells alone from the food will draw you back. Reasonable price

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                                                                5. Karen VIP

                                                                  Las Vegas10 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on April 20, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Server was at our table every couple of minutes when we arrived and needed some time to look at the menu and talk; when we needed more wine and steak knives we couldn’t find her.

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                                                                6. Aaron

                                                                  Cincinnati2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on April 20, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food was amazing, however the service was a bit slow.

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                                                                7. Maria

                                                                  New York City3 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on April 5, 2025

                                                                  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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                                                                8. Linda

                                                                  New York City2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on April 5, 2025

                                                                  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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                                                                9. Penelope

                                                                  Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on April 2, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Waypoint was delicious and reasonably priced - we'll be going back!

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                                                                10. 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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                                                                FAQs

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

                                                                Waypoint is rated 4.5 stars by 2065 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                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
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://www.waypointharvard.com/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (617) 864-2300
                                                                • 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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