Nubar

Nubar is a restaurant and lounge inside the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Harvard Square, set beneath the glow of a Cambridge landmark. The space works as a chic neighborhood hangout for locals and out-of-town guests, serving elegant comfort food that applies a modern approach to classic dishes. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, plus Sunday brunch, with an emphasis on a comfortable bar and dining experience.

The Guleserian family has owned and operated the hotel and restaurant for three generations and has lived and worked in Cambridge for more than 60 years; Nubar is named after owner Edward Nubar Guleserian. Executive Chef Tom Connaughton and Chef de Cuisine Bill Flumerfelt work with local and sustainable vendors, fishermen, farms and neighborhood bakeries. The bar mixes prohibition-era classics with modern creations made with house infusions and fresh-squeezed juices.

What to Know

• The wine list is value-driven but eclectic, featuring domestic wines and a sampling of international varietals.
• Craft beers rotate through a selection of local and regional brewers alongside local standards.
• Cocktails change with the seasons and use fresh purées.
• Nubar is listed with both the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and the Harvard Square Business Association.