Upbeat scene featuring inventive, Southern-inspired comfort fare & creative cocktails.
At a glance
#1 of 10 Bars in Somerville #1 of 8 American restaurants in SomervilleLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★75%
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4 ★19%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★1%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Highland Kitchen?
- Highland Kitchen is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 2,826 reviews.
- How does Highland Kitchen rank in Somerville?
- Highland Kitchen is #1 of 10 Bars in Somerville by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Highland Kitchen located?
- Highland Kitchen, 150 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, United States — 0.8 km from the center of Somerville.
- How can I contact Highland Kitchen?
- Phone: +1 617-625-1131 · Website: highlandkitchen.com
Believe it or not we were going to Sarma. Down the street. 3 mi. They were hosting a private event. Bonus we win. Brenda our waitress was outstanding, personable, quite helpful on what is good. Her recommendation were spot on! From the Pork Chili Verde, followed by, Spicy Jambalaya, & why not apple crisp . . . My friend got the warm banana bread pudding. All of the staff was fantastic. Topping off the water to being available in.a timely fashion. A++
Had the spicy jambalaya and the Nashville HOT chicken sandwich. I really enjoyed both. The hot chicken is pretty hot so do not order it unless you have a high spicy tolerance. Previous dinners here, I’ve gotten the Goat stew which is probably my favorite dish at Highland Kitchen.
This is a very happening little spot in Somerville. The food was really excellent as were the cocktails. I could not believe how quickly the food came out for a party of 10. It's extremely loud in there however which is a bit of a pet peeve for me when you can barely hear the person sitting next to you at dinner. Other than that it's a very great little spot and I would definitely go back for the food and the cute little bar.
Food is awesome! The place is always busy and has great service. Getting food to go is really easy and normally pretty quick. I recommend the Reuben!
Great place! Everything we ordered was so delicious. Only thing to keep in mind they don’t take reservations and don’t sit you till the whole party comes. Atmosphere is very cozy, music is nice and there is an old Jukebox to play with if you’d like.
Stopped by to get a bite to eat before seeing a show we were in town for. Its a pretty nice place to stop.
We walked in and we were greeted and sat immedietly. The waitstaff were quick and pleasant.
We were pretty close to the two tables on either side of us and though I saw pictures of the inside before we arrived, I wasnt expecting it to be so close. But even though we were so close to the pairs next to us, we could barely hear what they were saying because it was so loud inside. (which I took as a positive, lol)
I enjoy the diversity of the menu. Inclusion of vegan options along with a variety of seafood options.
We got the pan-seared bluefish appetizer and the vegan corn & sweet potato soup. Both were amazingly delicious and the soup was perfect for the price. The burger was alright and the fries were delicious.
Overall, we had a great time.
We walked in and we were greeted and sat immedietly. The waitstaff were quick and pleasant.
We were pretty close to the two tables on either side of us and though I saw pictures of the inside before we arrived, I wasnt expecting it to be so close. But even though we were so close to the pairs next to us, we could barely hear what they were saying because it was so loud inside. (which I took as a positive, lol)
I enjoy the diversity of the menu. Inclusion of vegan options along with a variety of seafood options.
We got the pan-seared bluefish appetizer and the vegan corn & sweet potato soup. Both were amazingly delicious and the soup was perfect for the price. The burger was alright and the fries were delicious.
Overall, we had a great time.
My wife and I've eaten here three times since moving to the area and we really like it. It is a bit loud, but the food is quite good and the service has also always been good. Eric was our server tonight, and he was extremely nice, accommodating, and attentive. He checked on us often. All of the food tastes very fresh, and homey, but still elevated. The southern dishes, especially are delicious. We recommend anything with corn bread, the specials, the burger - the desserts are great as well! Tonight we had the banana bread pudding, which was quite good, and Keylime pie, which was delicious! Overall, it's a great neighborhood spot - very lively and often busy! I found a spot that we definitely would recommend.
Too bad we found this restaurant the last night here in Cambridge. The food is awesome! I had the fish tacos which were succulent and spicy and served on a bed of guacamole. My husband had the special fried chicken and everything on the plate was delicious . The cornbread was moist and the mashed potatoes were great
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