Cambridge Common Restaurant

Cambridge Common is a Massachusetts Avenue restaurant for burgers, beer and the sort of meal that doesn’t require a group negotiation. The 1667 burger comes with cheddar, bacon, pickles and house sauce, while the Blackjack adds Cajun spices and pepper jack. Fried pickles, pretzel bites and tater tots make straightforward table snacks.

The menu reaches beyond pub staples: there are grain bowls with farro and crispy chickpeas, fish tacos, chicken piccata and a house-made black bean burger. Sunday brings a separate brunch menu. The bar keeps later hours than many nearby dinner spots, though it’s worth checking kitchen service if you’re arriving late. Reservations and takeout ordering are available through the restaurant’s website.