Waypoint

4.4

2041 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem

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
(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.

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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Popular dishes

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

What 2,041 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waypoint offers a delightful fusion of seafood and Italian cuisine, with standout dishes like "lobster cacio e pepe" and "uni buccalini." The $1 oyster special is a must-try, perfect for seafood lovers. With "amazing cocktails" and a vibrant atmosphere, it's a great spot for a lively dining experience.

2,041 Reviews

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Stephen
VIP
Greater Boston
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Loved our meal here. Dishes are served family style, which was great for trying multiple dishes with friends. Everything we ordered was delicious and all four of us were impressed.
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Bracken
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Not bad, but the ventilation in the open kitchen is not working so you smell like smokey fried when you get home and all your clothing smells.
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Adam
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was really tasty and creative. Service was poor - servers did not know menu or served Absinthe inappropriately (served like a milk shake not a sipping drink).
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Raj
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and really fun, unique drinks. Love coming here and have visited at least 6-10 times at this point with my wife. Oysters are legit. The food and drinks are consistently great and Eric is such a great dude—he’s the snazzy dressed guy who can be seen running around keeping everything going smoothly. A must try restaurant!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful homemade pasta with seafood forward flavors, perfect lobster and crab.
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Taytay
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I was very disappointed with the pizza we ordered last night. It was dripping in grease, too much garlic, the pizza dough was saturated in oil. We are regulars at Waypoint and we do love it there. The king crab pasta is amazing!
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Elizabeth
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is great. I've been here several times and never had the courage to try the uni buccalini. It's very good - think creamy sauce with a hint of the sea, like made with clam broth. Fabulous for a lactose sensitive person! We sat at the bar for the $1 oysters - yummmm!
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M
MATT
San Francisco
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Foods good, but there’s always something weird about the service. This time, they claimed that the menu is served “family style” even though the truth is these are individual entrees (except the pizzas) so it’s pretty awkward to try and eat family style with most of their menu.
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Zuleima
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was good, but the menu is limited and poor descriptive of what the meal is. Not many options for main course. The ambience is nice and service was good.
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Mark
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, excellent food, and as always outstanding cocktails. Love the oyster special between 5-7 pm!
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FAQs

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

Waypoint is rated 4.4 stars by 2041 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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.

Waypoint

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Oysters

Mushroom Pie

Baked Oyster

Pizza

Chopped Clam$24.00

Smoked Whitefish$22.00

Illadelphia$23.00

Brussels & Guanciale$22.00

Mushroom Pie$22.00

Pasta

Lobster Cacio e Pepe$38.00

Uni Bucatini$29.00

Jonah Crab & Angel Hair$29.00

Black Pepper Spaccatelli$26.00

Plates

WP French Fries$9.00

"Anchor" Caesar$17.00

Market Vegetables$23.00

Fried Salt & Vinegar Smelts$16.00

Fried Brussels$18.00

Baked Oyster$16.00

Hickory Smoked Shrimp$19.00

Seared Tuna & Rice Bowl$24.00

Pan Seared Cod$24.00

Hash Brown Cakes$18.00

Shrimp & Pork Shu Mai$17.00

Hearth Baked Flatbread$14.00

Raw Bar

Oysters*

Wellfleet Clams*

Shrimp Cocktail

Maine Uni Tray*$49.00

Caviar

Donuts & Caviar$26.00

Caviar Supplement$25.00

Classics

NY Strip Steak Frites

Whole Roasted Branzino$49.00

WP Fish & Chips$26.00

WP Fish Sandwich$19.00

Waypoint Burger$19.00

Cast Iron Salmon$26.00

Crudos

Hiramasa*$20.00

Bluefin Tuna*$26.00

Ora King Salmon*$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Waypoint offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Waypoint restaurant rated?

Is Waypoint currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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