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First Printer
We are located in Harvard Square steps from the Red Line on the site where Stephen Daye, the first printer in British America lived. First Printer Restaurant offers an elegant yet simple gastropub featuring American classics, fresh New England seafood and yummy vegetarian options. The restaurant is decorated with antique type cases, printing paraphernalia and newspapers dating back 300 years. Our dining room seats 95 and includes many handcrafted mahogany booths, an 18 seat full bar and a private gathering room in a converted bank vault. Please check out our ever-evolving menus at www.thefirstprinter.com.
106 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 106 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(49)
3 stars
(22)
2 stars
(12)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(40)
- fit for foodies(31)
- vibrant bar scene(26)
- good for groups(18)
- great for brunch(17)
- romantic(11)
First Printer Reviews List
Review 1 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic Date Night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My girlfriend and I try to have a special date night every once in a while and my aunt suggested we try The First Printer. The service was outstanding, the drink menu intriguing, the food amazing. We had a great night and will definitely return. Two thumbs up!"
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the Zarzuela!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our second trip to First Printer and I ordered exactly the same thing- mixed green salad (pesto dressing is a nice touch to a simple salad) and Zarzuela - a seafood stew with a rich tomato base. I love this dish - lots of seafood with potatoes, sweet potatoes and okra. My date had the jambalaya and fried oysters - also great!
Cool private room on the side if you're having a private party.
Not sure why this place isn't busier and hope they're around a while! Check it out when you're in Harvard Square!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Waiter disappeared after taking our order. Someone else delivered it and no one checked back to see if we had gotten what we ordered. We had not. Food on plate was messy, so-so quality and over-priced."
Dined on 6/07/2013
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Review 4 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reliably good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Creative menu and excellent cocktails in Harvard Square.
Good night out, but not a relaxed, gourmet evening. Music was a bit too loud,
but the Periodista was superb!"
Good night out, but not a relaxed, gourmet evening. Music was a bit too loud,
but the Periodista was superb!"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Don't miss First Printer!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First Printer had a great, interesting cocktail selection, a really cool vibe, and excellent service. We will definitely return! Because it is not on one of the main roads of Harvard Square, it doesn't get great foot traffic and we don't want this gem to disappear. Food was delicious and reasonably priced as well (watch out for the price on the specials though), with a few outside the box offers. Everything about this place was great. If you enjoy a nice cocktail, I would highly recommend this place."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 6 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First Printer is great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Various members of our family have been to this restaurant several times, for lunch, after work drinks and dinner. We recently celebrated our son's birthday there, which was a party of six. The waiter was quite knowledgeable about wine and the halibut special with baby turnips was terrific! My husband had the lobster with johnnycakes, which he also liked. Steak was as ordered, medium-rare. The best part was that the waiter brought out a previously-ordered small, but rich and delicious chocolate birthday cake. It was a perfect size for us all to share."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My GOD
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My GOD it was AMAZING. The flatbread pizza was the BEE'S G-D KNEES."
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 8 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unexpectedly Good Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a quick decision on Open Table's suggestion since when I looked at the menu, I saw one-dollar oysters so I booked a reservations. This turned out to be such a great experience with the ambiance as well as the oysters and the rest of the food. Strongly recommended."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Loud and Mediocre Food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to brunch hoping for some good food and a fairly quiet atmosphere. However, they had a jazz band that was playing that was so loud my friend and I had to yell at each other across the table. The food was also not terribly good. We got lobster rolls that were very overcooked. I hear the bar scene is good though, so maybe thats where it shines."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 10 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
mediocre
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was so so, nothing particularly memorable."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 11 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not So Hot
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I read a lot of mixed reviews for First Printer and after having taken my family there for a Mother's Day brunch, I get it. The ambience of the place is really very moderate, much unlike how their website makes it look. There was a live band which is great in some ways but for a crowded brunch? My family had to yell to hear each other and eventually just gave up. Did not sign up for that. The waiter never told us about the specials or asked if we wanted desserts, he just handed us the bill. As for the food itself? Go somewhere else, nothing special at all."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 12 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had read plenty of negative reviews and I am happy to report we had a wonderful experience. We ended up arriving 15 minutes late due to traffic and our booth was held, with the hostess and waitress very welcoming. The drinks and food were great. We were impressed with the layout and the 4 piece jazz band played great standards and were very energetic. If I had one critique it would be that the band should turn down the amplifier's a notch or two as they should compliment the setting, not override it.
That said, I look forward to returning to First Printer and try them for either lunch or dinner."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 13 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had the Melt Burger ...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"... on toasted rye. Perfect and I do not say this often or lightly. The shallot jam was wonderful."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 14 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good food marred by poor service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at First Printer is good-- some of it was even memorable. Service lapses were unacceptable and really leave a bad impression
The restaurant was not busy when we visited and yet:
Cocktails were served 5 minutes after appetizers arrived (they were ordered at the same time).
Empty appetizer plates were cleared 5 minutes after our main courses were served.
We had a hard time finding our waiter when we wanted to order some wine.
Empty cocktail glasses were never cleared.
This is not an inexpensive restaurant and they really need to improve the front of the house."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 15 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great ... noise level, not so much."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First Printer is definitely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First Printer is definitely one of the best places in Harvard Square. We are obsessed with the Sunday jazz brunch! The black and blue (berries) parfait is so simple but really delicious, refreshing, and surprisingly filling. My fiancé had the bourbon fresh toast the first time we tried the brunch and he swears it is he best he has ever had and will not order anything else. We have also had lunch and dinner there quite a few times and you just can't go wrong! Everything is good, the cocktails are delicious, the staff is very friendly, the owner is visible and hands-on, and it is overall just a lovely little place that we will continue to enjoy!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 17 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went for brunch and really
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I went for brunch and really enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service. The staff was very friendly and outgoing. I love the decor and the big windows letting in lots of natural light. Great location in the center of Harvard Sq. I loved First Printer and would definitely go again!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 18 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Accommodated our request to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Accommodated our request to sit at a table in the former bank vault and prepped a specially plated dessert for our birthday guest. (Only downside to sitting in the vault is that it gets warm before long.)
As usual, good dinner and cocktail selections, with the scallops as a creamy highlight."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, Wait staff too attentive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, a good dining spot to have some really good southern food.
Our entrees came out too soon, as we were still enjoying our appetizers when the plates were served.
Our waiter was too attentive for us, catching us mid-bite seemingly every 5 min to ask how everything was.
But again, the food shone through all of that."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 20 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Took a date here the other
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took a date here the other night. Food was great, but it took us almost two and a half hours just to get a meal and pay our check. It's a good thing the date went well, otherwise it would've been a very long night."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
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Review 21 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great cocktails and salads!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great cocktails and salads! I will be back for the drinks over the food."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
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Review 22 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A well-varied, moderately
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A well-varied, moderately eclectic menu in a well-decorated (with printing accoutrements, 'course) venue, this is an albeit loud addition to the Harvard Square scene. Good cocktails, also. Live jazz somewhat mostly somewhere around nine-ish (they came on at 9:45 the night we were there....)"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 23 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for holidays!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We decided to eat out on Easter rather than following the family tradition of cooking at home. Brunch and music at First Printer were awesome. We had a great meal and enjoyed the entertainment. What made it especially fun was all the other folks there having as good a time as we were."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
WAY TOO LOUD!!! Will never
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"WAY TOO LOUD!!! Will never go back because of the noise level."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2007
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Review 25 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I have definitely enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have definitely enjoyed watching First Printers develop into a Harvard Square institution. The fare is American Regional comfort food with a light, artisinal twist -- right down to their fried chicken with waffles (be forewarned: bring an appetite for that dish; it is yummy, but it fills you up quite quickly). If you enjoy cocktails and quality libations, First Printer readily goes toe-to-toe with its more established neighbors -- I've not had a chance to belly up at the bar, but my sense is that First Printer is a little more committed to offering a selection that respect spirit-making and bartending as little sips of art."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went for Sunday brunch.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went for Sunday brunch. The food was great as was the music, but the music was so loud that we were unable to talk during lunch."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food. Jambayla was a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food. Jambayla was a bit spicy but the scallops were delicious."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 28 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The tool isn't letting me
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The tool isn't letting me rate the service or the ambience the way I'd like to; I'd give them both outstandings, but this website isn't letting me click on those for some reason."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 29 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I made reservations at First
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made reservations at First Printer because I'm a former newspaper journalist, love history, and was on a weekend visit to the Harvard Square area. Before making my decision, I read numerous online reviews, most either very good or very bad, with the latter often noting "terrible" service. I decided to find out for myself and was not at all disappointed. In fact, I considered First Printer an excellent choice. Their mixed drink menu was fun and potent, the meals were not sensational but were very satisfying,the prices were reasonable for the location, and the host and wait staff were exceedingly pleasant and responsive. My date and I enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and left with not a single complaint."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 30 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The Caeser's salad I ordered
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Caeser's salad I ordered looked like something I could make. The leaves were uncut and the anchovies looked like small sardines. It could've been better presented and the salad better tasting.
The calamari I ordered was greasy and breading was kind of falling apart. It was soggy and didn't taste very well either. I think it was because some peppers were fried with it and so it came out soggy and falling apart. It was overall not a good meal."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
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Review 31 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Confusing as we had 4 waiters
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Confusing as we had 4 waiters serving us. Ok food, probably not heading back."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
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Review 32 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was pretty disappointing....list
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was pretty disappointing....listed on a harvard square restaurant website with gluten free options, it didn't meet expectations.
To be fair, prior to going for dinner, I stopped in at early afternoon to look at the menu in the entrance and saw Indian dishes as well as scallops both of which seemed like likely candidates. They ran out of scallops by our 5:30 pm reservation (Sunday). My expectation of gluten free options is that you manage to cook a sauce without thickening it with flour and having some control over the ingredients. After being offered a grilled piece of chicken or a steak without the sauces, I settled on a side salad and went home for dinner.
My nephews enjoyed the flat bread pizza & the fried chicken w/ waf"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
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Review 33 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
meh. a slow night, and the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"meh. a slow night, and the waitress was pouting and off-putting -- I guess the volume was going to limit tips.
food not great-- weird onion goop for my burger
no salt and pepper on the table
I guess the fried oysters didn't get screwed up"
food not great-- weird onion goop for my burger
no salt and pepper on the table
I guess the fried oysters didn't get screwed up"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2005
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Review 34 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great fried oysters. Jambalaya
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great fried oysters. Jambalaya was notable as well. The bartender offers some fine cocktails."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2005
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Review 35 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great jazz band and live music!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great jazz band and live music!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 36 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The high ceilings and surface
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The high ceilings and surface on the walls and floors makes for a very conductive atmosphere, so it is difficult to hear your dining partner. The waiter for the booths near the bar was incredibly helpful and nice, but also very slow. The bar tender was nice, but not attentive. Overall, I had a pleasant dining experience, but would have liked the service to have been sharper."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2004
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Review 37 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place, nice staff-service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place, nice staff-service was a little slow but overall decent. I would go back."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 38 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, service was excellent. A really nice restaurant with a great atmosphere. I would go back and bring friends. A good place to bring out of town bests. Menu was a little limited and heavy on the seafood, especially shellfish, but what we ordered was very tasty. We didn't leave hungry."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 39 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good restaurant on Harvard
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good restaurant on Harvard Square. We enjoyed brunch; our server was engaging and knowledgable. We recommend this and will likely go back."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Waiter was unresponsive. Entrees
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Waiter was unresponsive. Entrees arrived 5 minutes apart. The "jazz brunch" band set up immediately in front of our table making conversation impossible"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2010
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Review 41 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Needs work. Could be good soon
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I think they are very new. Maybe I'll try again in a few months. Service wasn't very good but the food was ok. Would like a little history written some where or have the servers have knowledge of the building. Again I think it's new but it will be a while before I return"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
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Review 42 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I liked it. we had reservations,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I liked it. we had reservations, but not a great table. I would try to book the vault next time."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 43 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I'm a fan, I'll admit!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of my favorite places in Harvard Square. The cocktail menu is amazing and the brunch menu divine - it's my go-to spot. Definitely headed back.
p.s. our regular server is amazing. If you get him you're lucky!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took a half hour to get seated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took a half hour to get seated with a reservation. Once seated, great experience."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 45 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is great. I love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is great. I love the food and I love the drinks. I love to hangout, it just feels so comfortable. I can't believe I enjoyed going out to dinner on Valentine's Day!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 46 for First Printer
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The menu was interesting --
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu was interesting -- our choice were a lovely monkfish and a decadent Fried Chicken over waffles. One complaint: when we came in we asked for a quiet table, and we did get one as far from the bar scene as the room had. But, later we found another room in a vault that had many empty tables. (However, the room we were if was no noiser than at many other first-rate restaurants). Its not hard to imagine going back"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for First Printer
Based on the average of (60) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
9 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic