OM Restaurant & Lounge

Wait for 30 minutes to get a drink. Such a bad service... Party breakers.. Not recommended. Waiters were not nice to us.. more

I went here last week for a girls night out, the atmosphere was incredible and the food was even better. We were so happy to see a healthy menu including low calorie drinks! They had TY KU cocktails and they were delicious and I didnt feel guilty drinking them. This restaurant is a great place for a special night especially if your calorie conscious. I would recommend it to everyone. Pros: Great food, amazing drinks more

Unsanitary practices Went with a large group (20 people). Noticed there was no soap in the restroom (presumably used by patrons and staff). Immediately informed the maître d'. After waiting 2 hours without receiving meals, a 2nd trip to the restroom revealed it was still out of soap. Informed the floor manager, who seemed not to understand the need for soap in a restroom used by wait staff. He simply said there's another restroom and that one ""probably has soap."" I pointed out the heath code requires soap in all restrooms... he was not swayed. A final check 1 hour later on the way out revealed still no soap! Not surprisingly, later that night I developed signs of food poisoning. OM seems like a good place to go if you want to increase your chances of contracting hepatitis. Pros: nice atmosphere Cons: unsanitary, slow service more

then this place is for you! However, if you prefer space, and the ability to get to the bar for a drink in a reasonable amount of time, please look elsewhere. I would have left after the first drink if it was not for the $50 gift certificate I had to spend, and I am not one to waste anything. I gave OM 2 and a half hours to change my first impression... the bartenders were rude and disinterested, catering to their own side conversations, before waiting on the clientele in front of them. Drinks were extremely pricey, which is fine if you are getting a decent ambience. The DJ was clearly amateur, and the area to mingle was so small you were squashed into the group you were with and it was hard to meet anyone beyond the person standing directly behind you. When I think of a fun night out to socialize and mingle, I think of a busy bar, with good drinks, and a good vibe... however this bar brings nothing to the table, except an extremely high tab that none of your friends want to contribute their portion. For Harvard Square, an area rich with options, walk on my friends, to anywhere else. Pros: they have alcohol Cons: almost everything... more

Don't believe the hype! Apparently this restaurant was good when another chief and management were in control. Some of our food was served to our table stone cold (mashed potatoes... what?) and some even under cooked. Never had sushi quality tuna where some of the medallions were over cooked and some rare on the same plate. Over priced and not worth the wait for a reservation. If you enjoy an over crowded lounge to be ""seen"" in Cambridge and don't mind paying $12.00 for a glass of wine that retails for $18.00 a bottle. Go ahead, but skip the restaurant. Pros: Good location Cons: A waste of a good location more

I was totally intrigued by the name ""OM', gave me peace when i chanted the name first , then we walked in, the waterfall, ambience, the dining room floor, felt like i was sharing moments with living Hindu and tibetian deities. Besides that, service was standard, we got what we needed and never felt rush or delayed anything.Our server knew what he was talking and was happy to share his monents and knowledge since we are chatty people.\r Food, the quality could be improved but my Lamb was ready to counter attack for anything, so was the ravioli.My friend had the swordfish and she wasnt super proud of it but the Carrot cake didnt leave her any change to complain. \r Overall it was a great experience. The lounge turns out to be in a totally different vibe though,It was around 8 pm when we went for dinner and around 10 the place was jam packed with youngsters.we were just not ready for the sudden change but i guess going past other reviews in different websites, this places is truely a late night place. We wished if that dining transition was handled in better way(noise,took a while to get drinks at the bar). \r We were just chanting OM OM when we left. Great hip/trendy place, not for everyone but for us,We will be back soon, Just gotta watch out the wallet little bit!!OM Pros: Ambience,people, Cons: noise level,pricey more

I usually go around Boston area but last weekend I ended up with some friends at Om restaurant and lounge in Harvard sq. We had an amazing time we loved the lavender Cosmo, the purple rain and spring rolls, the service was amazing + music and environment fun! I highly recommend this place! more

I have been a patron of Om for the last two years. I was amazed when I first started eating dinner there by the food and the service quality. I had noticed in the last 6 months there had been an inconsistancy with the food quality. The other night my boyfriend and I headed in for dinner and were greeted by the newly hired GM of OM. Of course he wanted to know our opinons on the food and service. We continued to have a very welcoming conversation where he explained the transition the restaraunt is going through and the new changes for the restaraunt and lounge in the near future. Proceeding the lovely conversation shared with the GM we shared a peaceful meal. Both of our entrees were cooked exactly as we asked (lamb and pork) as well as an extremely attentive watier and support made this night simply great. No matter what we get for dinner we always have to order a dozen pork Momos- YUMMY! As a patron Im very excited! Im excited to share many more fun nights with my boyfriend and friends at OM! My faith in OM has been restored! more

Great food with wonderful presentations that delights the taste buds and pleases the eyes. Awesome creative drinklist that is not overly priced. I especially enjoyed the service of the friendly staff. The bartenders knew many other drinks besides the house specials, the servers were expiditious and delightful, and management was so warming and understanding of our needs. I will definitely be back for more. Pros: ambience, great staff and management, great service and wonderful food Cons: small area, too dark, 1 unit rest rooms more

I organized an event for 70 people. The contact Leah was rude, inefficient, and unorganized.\r I was shorted my proposed order of platters of appetizers, when inquiring about our order the wait staff said ?sorry we don?t keep track of that.? When I tried to speak to the manager, I explained the situation he refused to help. When I told him we are supplying him with 70 customers at a time which the lounge would be empty and I all asking for the platters I was promised. He stated? ITS FRIDAY AND WE DO GREAT BUSINESS AND WOULD DO FINE WITHOUT YOURS? \r TERRIBLE customer service!!!!! The worst I ever had, he was rude yelling in my face and recommend DO NOT HAVE AN EVENT AT THIS LOUNGE !!!!!!!!!\r more

OM is Cambridge?s hippest restaurant and one of the rare places where the food matches ?if not exceeds - the hype. OM is the Sanskrit word used to begin meditation, and the restaurant?s waterfall, handcrafted stone walls, Buddhist sculptures and bamboo floors immediately relax hungry guests. The calm of the second floor dining room is perfectly balanced out by the ultra-chic first floor lounge with its black leather sofas, video plasma art, and aromatherapy martinis. The food is a delectable adventure. Tasty parmesan-dusted popcorn with white truffle oil replaces bread and butter. Appetizers include exotic choices like cucumber ginger-pepper soup, sweet potato ravioli with spicy black olives, and pumpkin puree with red Thai curry. Main course favorites include mouth-watering big eye tuna with ginger broth and black mushrooms; and juicy Grilled Lamb Loin with parsnip puree and braised greens. And for dessert don?t forget the dreamy fennel cake with curried mango puree, honey frozen yogurt and mango-mint lassi. Who needs meditation to reach nirvana when you have Om? more

I went expecting to eat good food and have a nice cocktail with friends. I had made reservations for 4 at 10pm. We got there and had to wait another 25 minutes to be seated. And when we were seated we were sat in a dark corner where I could barely see my menu (I'm 27)...Our server all but ignored us, it was uncomfortably cold, and the food was terrible. I only suggest you go here if you'd like to waste money. Cons: Service, food, value, temperature more

I ate at Om for the first time during the Fall '07 Restaurant Week, and expected to eat some really yummy food. I was surprised that, for the price, the food was not as good as I had expected.\r \r However, I found out about two weeks later that my credit card had been charged the full price of the meal and that our server had given himself a $90 tip; we had not instructed him to do this nor did I sign off on the statement to say that the money was his. I tried in vain to get in touch with Om concerning this - even faxing them my bank statement and a letter - but never heard back from them. I think its poor business not to respond to a customer who is complaining about being overcharged. I will be sure to tell my friends to beware if eating at Om! Or better yet to give their business to a restaurant that caters to its customers - before and after their meal. Pros: ambience Cons: not enough quality for the cost; atrocious customer service more

Went here for lunch and it was wonderful in every way. Attentive wait staff, nice view, tables spaced... more

Went here for lunch and it was wonderful in every way. Attentive wait staff, nice view, tables spaced properly, excellent bread, my tuna was cooked... more

Good atmosphere but I only ate there once. Too expensive for me to go every day. Great place to hang out before or after you go to some other restaurants for dinner such as Craige Street, Tamarind Bay or Upstairs. Pros: atmosphere Cons: cost more

great staff great food. love the lavendar cosmo. paintings are amazing and the doors are cool as well. the new patio is a great addtion to the square! so glad that there are cool places to go there! Pros: purple rain, duck confit Cons: not too many more

There can be no excuse for such poor service and attitude......went last night for what was suppose to be an enjoyable evening....simply a disaster ....I had heard about the poor service in the past , but I thought by now the message may have gotten across to management. Well it has not.... the wait for initial drink orders and menus was over 40 minutes... it was all down hill from there. After 3 1/2 hours .. we walked out of there ... bored, tired, and disillusioned. The manager came over so many times to apologize, that he felt like a old friend by the end of the long ordeal. The food was very good, but nothing can be worth the wait... and to be honest, I have had much better meals. The wait staff had an attitude that was beyond comprehension. This is food that is being served , not works of art. ...They need to understand that there is pacing to a meal, and servings of attitude are not courses in the meal.......if one waits too long..the experience is spoiled. An hour plus between courses is too long...In Cambridge, this place will survive given the self importance of the populace... across the river.... not a chance.... Pros: Good place to waste your time and money Cons: Pompous , entitled waitstaff more

My girlfriend and I had been wanting to try Om for some time, after being big fans of hip Asian themed restaurants in Manhattan (Tao, Buddakan, Buddha Bar). Om offers a similar experience in a more intimate setting. The Decor: Ancient Asian artificats meet neo-lighting effects with dark wood tones. Very tastefully done. The Service: Very good. I had lower expectations after reading many of the reviews on this site, but was surprised by a waitress that knew the menu well, made recommendations, and substitiutions when asked. The rest of the wait staff did a good job of refilling drinks, and clearing plates. (In fact it wasn't overdone as in some expensive restaurants where they are constantly clearing the table to the point of being intruding). The Food: Very good. I know that Asian fusion usually has hints of French, but I was surprised at how European influenced the menu offerings are. The chef has done well, hitting the sweet and savory flavors in the dishes, but hasn't gone far beyond that. Some of the dishes were on the salty side to the point it overtook some of the other flavors. The prices are on the high side, and the menu was limited to six first and second courses, would have liked to see some side dishes offered. Overall: Boston needs more restaurants like this! Too many upscale dining establishments in the area are stuffy and conservative. While OM isn't the ultimate in hip, trendy dining experiences, it's a step in the right direction. Pros: Hip/Trendy Decor, Perfect amount of Service Cons: Expensive, Food flavors limited more

Food looked very fancy; tiny portions, but the taste mostly overpowered by very sweet and concentrated sauces. Was forced to order from a prix fixe menu just because someone else at my table wanted it; could not choose from the a la carte menu, since it was ""inconvenient for the kitchen to do so"". After having dinner was almost thrown out of the restaurant by the bouncer, since the manager told him I was ""behaving rudely"". In reality I just sat at the lounge listening to music with my eyes closed. After having a conversation with the manager, he said that I could stay without apologizing for his mistake. On top of everything was overcharged on the same drinks that I had prior to dinner. After spending more than $600 for 4 people I have never had a worse or more humiliating evening at a restaurant. I give this restaurant 12 to 15 months before they are gone. Stay away from this pretentious place! Pros: food design Cons: horrific service more