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Name: Full Moon
Address: 344 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138
Telephone: (617) 354-6699
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.81

Full Moon

344 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138

(617) 354-6699
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Full Moon Menu

Dinner

Todays Soup with Iggys Bread

Gazpacho with House Tortilla Chips

Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Roasted Beets Oranges and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini

Grilled Asparagus with Shaved Pecorino Romano Over Arugula with Lemon Vinaigrette

Hummus Olives Red Pepper Salsa and Grilled Pita

Nachos with Black Beans Cheddar Pico De Gallo & Sour Cream

Cod Cakes with Caper Mayo

Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Tagine with Olives Preserved Lemon & Couscous

Mussels & Portuguese Chorizo In Smoky Tomato-Cumin Stew with Fries & Spicy Mayo

Grilled Sirloin Blue Cheese Butter Fries & Arugula Salad

Baked Salmon Over Asian Buckwheat Noodle Salad with Thai Chili Sauce

Pernil Cubano Slow-Cooked Spiced Pork Mango-Bean-Corn Salsa Guacamole Sour Cream and Tortillas

Penne Puttanesca with Roasted Tomatoes Olives Capers Garlic Pepper Flakes & Parmesan

Ravioli Filled with Spinach and Fresh Ricotta In Herbed Tomato Sauce with Parmesan

Bbq Ribs with Corn On the Cob Cole Slaw Fries and Watermelon

Tapas Torta Papas Bravas with Aioli Roasted Cauliflower Manchego Cheese Chickpea Salad and Mesclun Greens

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Dinner

Todays Soup with Iggys Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gazpacho with House Tortilla Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Beets Oranges and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Asparagus with Shaved Pecorino Romano Over Arugula with Lemon Vinaigrette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hummus Olives Red Pepper Salsa and Grilled Pita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos with Black Beans Cheddar Pico De Gallo & Sour Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cod Cakes with Caper Mayo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Tagine with Olives Preserved Lemon & Couscous [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mussels & Portuguese Chorizo In Smoky Tomato-Cumin Stew with Fries & Spicy Mayo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Sirloin Blue Cheese Butter Fries & Arugula Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Salmon Over Asian Buckwheat Noodle Salad with Thai Chili Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pernil Cubano Slow-Cooked Spiced Pork Mango-Bean-Corn Salsa Guacamole Sour Cream and Tortillas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Penne Puttanesca with Roasted Tomatoes Olives Capers Garlic Pepper Flakes & Parmesan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ravioli Filled with Spinach and Fresh Ricotta In Herbed Tomato Sauce with Parmesan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bbq Ribs with Corn On the Cob Cole Slaw Fries and Watermelon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tapas Torta Papas Bravas with Aioli Roasted Cauliflower Manchego Cheese Chickpea Salad and Mesclun Greens [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Sean M.

Perfect for a kid friendly restaurant that actually has good food/beer for the adults!
(5)
Lyndsey C.

Food was really great... a little tight, as the place isn't huge, but it has a kid play area, which is fantastic when eating with the kids, as we get to relax a bit and not worry about the kids. And the food, drinks, etc.. were all very good and made fresh.
(4)
Harvard P.

This restaurant is a breath of fresh air for parents and kids alike. When we first had kids, we thought that our days of eating out were over. Luckily, our son is quite accommodating and seems to have inherited a love for good food. Still, you can't help but feel guilty whenever your child leaves a mess on the floor, cries in the middle of dinner, or even needs a high chair. And upscale restaurants? Forget it. None of that even remotely applies for Full Moon. This restaurant has built their entire business model around serving families. They have a play area where kids of all ages can play. Like cars, like trains, like a fake kitchen? Check. Like drawing? Well, there's an entire wall when your child can draw on using chalk. And to top it off? The food is delicious! I ordered their special trout entree, which consisted of a deboned whole fish that was perfectly grilled. It was topped with some peppers, garlic, and tomato sauce. On the side was some green beans. The fish was tender, juicy, and meshed very well with the rest of the plat. Everything was seasoned exactly right. I couldn't believe that this was a "family" restaurant! Full Moon is definitely an upscale restaurant that gets it right.
(5)
Sean M.

All of the entrees we ordered were outstanding - VERY tasty!
(4)
Sandra S.

Had dinner with friends who have kids - this place is really for families with young kids who run wild here - not great for adult convos. Service was oddly lackadaisical and indifferent- they would take one persons order, for drinks, for example, and bring that order but no one else's. It took forever to serve all four of us. Once we got the food however it was uniformly good! The seafood stew was particularly well received, as was the pea ravioli.
(3)
Gonen M.

I think everyone pretty much covered how kid friendly Full Moon is, but it is also a great location for brunch for people who do not have kids. I personally do not mind kids playing and yelling around me while I eat. And I have to say, Full Moon is never too noisy. Portions are very large, food is good. Staff are very friendly. I recommend the toast with raspberry jam.
(4)
Matthew B.

They hit the spot. Unlike 99% of their target audience, my fiance and I dropped in sans children and right before they closed on a Saturday. Their turkey sandwich and wedge potato fries made the afternoon shine rainbows and happiness. If I did have little ones, I'd go there during regular hours and let them frolic around the playground they have setup in there. So, avoid rush hour unless you enjoy hanging out with children, because it's pretty much their jam. If you don't mind or you find an end-of-day, enjoy their kind staff, solid food and great location in the middle of rural-ish Cambridge (where I happen to be nearby).
(4)
April K.

Usually I dislike eating at restaurants with tons of screaming children, but I do appreciate the concept of a kid-friendly hot spot since we came with our little cousins. The tables are covered in drawing paper so the young ones can keep entertained with a cup of crayons. There is also a play area in the back. If you aren't kid-friendly, I would suggest going elsewhere. However, their brunch is quite good. I got the pulled pork omelette. The portions were huge, and it came with a side of crispy home fries, salad, and cantaloupe. My little cousin ordered off the kids' menu and got the pancakes that could have an adult. She ate them quickly without even needing syrup and enjoyed them a lot. The service was also very attentive. It wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon.
(4)
Albert K.

Very kid friendly brunch spot. They were also SUPER attentive on refilling coffees and bringing decaf. A few of our party members came very late (like 40-60 minutes late and yes, our group was upset), but they were very accommodating with the changes in the # of people, and their tardiness. The omelette was absolutely delicious and very filling. The potatoes, salad, and fruit combined are very heavy. I was unable to finish the whole meal. The chicken salad is also enormous. Their portions here are very generous, and I'd be glad to go back. There are kids running all over the place, which adds an amazing touch to make it a family restaurant.
(4)
Jolene S.

The best place to come have dinner if there are children in your party. Have your lemonade and tea while drawing on the table (paper table cover) and waiting for supper--fresh arugula and beet salad or nachos with black beans and cheese. Great tasting food, excellent service and the happy chaos that dining with kids brings--embrace it all at Full Moon.
(5)
Eyal Z.

If you have little kids this place needs to be on your radar. Its a relatively upscale restaurant with a twist. Its super kid friendly. Crayons on the tables, a play area. The place smells like a fine blend of goat cheese and diapers. A posh parent's dream come true. Oh yeah, the food is damn good and the portions are hefty. I love their omelets and pulled pork sandwiches.
(5)
Francesca R.

I've only been a parent in the UK, where taking your kid with you to eat before 6pm, anywhere, is pretty much totally fine. I was aghast when I came to visit 1.5 years ago, my 5-month-old in tow, and found my beloved hometown so unwelcoming to us. So color me delighted to find this wee spot in (of course) Cambridge, where toddlers are welcome and accommodated for, while there caretakers can sit and eat actually good food and drink an adult beverage. If you don't like kids, please don't give this place a low rating based on that. That's like me going to Hooters and giving it one star for objectifying women. I'd literally have to be an idiot to willingly go to Hooters when it's plain as day what they are about (please draw your own conclusions about those complaining about Full Moon for being kid-friendly). I'll grant you, Full Moon isn't quite as obvious that it's essentially fine dining for those with toddlers, but it's 100% obvious when you walk in. For god's sake, 99% of the Boston Metro area is tailored to the young and hip, but believe it or not, those with children still enjoy going out in public and enjoying a nice meal! Let us have this!
(5)
K C.

Little crammed and dark but the food is delish. Good options for brunch and dinner. Great location, tons of parking esply for Cambridge peeps. In fact I couldn't think of anything more quintessentially Cambridge or Huron Village to be specific- wholesome, authentic good with a global multi ethnic touch, open and welcoming for parents of all kinds and kids! Omg kids. Yes don't come here if you don't have/ like kids. But if you do there's no better place to grab a pork chops with apple butter and vino! Yum
(5)
Kimberly L.

Wow, what an amazing family breakfast place! I read about Full Moon on Yelp and also reviews on Google and I had to try it. This place was wonderful. When you first walk in you are greeted like a regular. Smiles and hellos for everyone not just you the grown up but the kids also. We were seated by the play area, it was myself and my three kids, 2 girls 61/2 and a very rambunctious 3 year old boy. Mt reaction great the closer the better, the kids when they saw they could play were so excited. My son immediately began to play with the train table and my daughters begin to draw with crayons on the paper tablecloths (I love paper tablecloths). I felt very comfortable sitting and ordering while my son played with trains, pretend food and trucks. My girls went over and joined him happily and there was no fighting because there was plenty for them to share. The food was good, big portions and tasty. My kids are not big eaters and I could've just ordered one kids meal for them to share. The kids meal had 3 large pancakes, bacon and fruit. If your kids are good eaters I would still think for three kids 2 orders would be enough. I did get an additional side of bacon because my kids love bacon. I got a breakfast sandwich I wish I could remember the name. It was eggs, cheddar and bacon on a bagel and it was way better than what I make at home. It came with fruit and home fries, the home fries were also delicious little squares puffs of potatoes and nothing was burnt all fresh and yummy. The food all came out very fast also. The service was wonderful, everyone was so nice, so happy and smiling the whole time. They treated my kids as people instead of nuisances like some so called family places. We went at around 9:30 on a Saturday and it was not busy we had no problem being seated. My kids after they ate a little then enjoyed writing all over the large chalk board wall that was behind us. No one minded them standing on the benches to be able to draw and many complimented them on their work. My daughter Kayla said "This is the most wonderful breakfast place ever. We are never going anywhere else to eat breakfast, only here" Like I said my kids are picky and they were very happy to eat and to be able to play just like at home. Thank you Full Moon, you lived up to your womderful reviews and this LynchMob will definetly be back.
(5)
Margaret A.

This place completely gets it! The owner is beyond charming (kept checking in on us) and the food was delicious, flavorful and well portioned. We were seated at a table near the front, above which was an incredibly layered and textured painting we were told was done by Julian Frigo. We had a great experience. The wait staff was attentive and the food arrived promptly after ordering. After lunch we walked around the area and found some great shops, among them the Bryn Mawr Bookstore, Half Crown Furniture, and Formaggio Kitchen. Couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
(5)
Karim P.

Disappointed. Full Moon has an area in the back that is kid friendly. Parents let their little ones play (nicely, as per rules on the blackboard) without fear of being ostracized. But is it a "good" place to bring kids? This is arguable. Catering to families, we were hoping Full Moon would offer a children's menu beyond the standard hot dog, plain pasta, ch pizza/quesadilla and chicken fingers. It didn't. Kids will (eventually) eat what's in front of them and restaurants are a way to try new things. Our seven year old ordered the fish tacos off the adult menu for $20. Unfortunately the fish smelled a bit funky. Big flop. The little brother had chicken fingers and fries- it was on the menu and on other kids plates. He ate them I didn't try. I had the seafood stew in coconut milk which had a fair bit of seafood but it had none of the lemongrass and other South Asian flavors I expected. I found it bland. The seafood was not funky. My wife had the pernil Cubano which she liked. I tried it and it was good. Part of the disappointment was that I found it dirty. Would it have been so difficult to wipe down the tables? Ours was sticky. The children's play area has seen better days as well. I was happy when my kids washed their hands. Both the bathrooms and entire restaurant could use a remodel. The food took a relatively long time to come of the kitchen, which is not an issue, but there was almost a 7-8 minute delay between the adult dishes and chicken fingers. Super casual is ok but putting food in front of the adults before their kids does not simplify the parenting equation. In the end, if you have very young children (preschool or younger) and need to eat out, this is an option where you can shell out a fair sum of money and not fret over kids acting their age. It's not a hipster place and is very very casual. But I'm not convinced that it's a place I want to return to, with or without my kids.
(2)
Amy G.

Food was terrible. I got the sirloin and not only was it not cooked properly, I felt like I was eating salt. The food was way overpriced and I took a couple bites of my steak and told them I was not a fan and they still made me pay half for it. My husband got the fettuccine and the pasta was not fully cooked. It tasted like you were chewing on cardboard. My son got the pizza and it was also gross. He would not eat it. It was like a really bad frozen pizza. Not sure how this place is still in business. Would not recommend. Great idea, poor execution.
(1)
Jonny C.

If you are complaining about the kid factor in this place, you seriously need to just call it a life and jump in front of the nearest red line train. This is literally the ONLY venue where kids are encouraged to wreak managed havoc and their parents are able to consume an actual meal, with a glass of wine without feeling the hatred and ire of fellow diners. Food is standard new American with a nod to fusion- I have had the steak and the Thai fish stew and have sampled the mezze and a chicken dish. All have been middle of the road or better, and while that is typically not quite enough to bring me back, the fact that there is an open concept play area for kiddos, and a tolerance of maniacism is. Definitely an interesting night out for the parents: real food, real drinks, in a real space- plus the perks of a play ground. (for those of you from the West Coast, think Giggles 'N Hugs scaled down)
(3)
Matt M.

Highly recommended, particularly for brunch. I've visited Full Moon a couple times now and I can't say enough good things about it. The service has been great and the food is amazing- both in terms of value and outright deliciousness. I had the pulled pork omelet which was fantastic. My friend had the huevos rancheros which was also great. While $12 for an omelet may sound like a lot, the portions are massive and of great quality. Come here for breakfast and you'll want to skip lunch. Also, if you're into the whole boozy brunch thing, they have a small, but well-done offering of craft beers at $6, which is reasonable. As other reviewers noted, the place is absolutely filled with young children. I could see how this could get a little annoying for those without kids, but the service is so great and the food so tasty, it totally makes up for it.
(5)
Gregory R.

The food is decent (nothing spectacular), but the existence of a train table and other toys allows for some quiet adult time while your little ones are playing nearby. The service is good, also.
(4)
Paul C.

Good food Good for families.
(3)
Tucker L.

Best nachos I've had in my life. My eardrums required me to ask for a quiet table away from the play area, which was fortunately doable, as there was plenty of room in the quiet section on a weekday night. There were so many nachos I had to take half of them home.
(5)
Anthony L.

I came without a child, but they insisted I take one that they had in the back. It had a gravy stain on it, but it was the lunch hour, so I figured who cared? We ordered from the brunch menu and the pulled pork omelette was very tasty. Top-grade kitchen. I would have to think this place hits the mark over Chuck-ee Cheese. The children were not overly loud, and enjoying the toys. I saw a couple of people who had also come without kids and who were settling for the house urchins. It worked. We will be back for breakfast soon. We'd be sooner if we could bring the pup in a stroller and pass her off as a child.
(4)
Apolinaras S.

What is it with all those here whining in their reviews about kids at Full Moon? I bet you will go to Children's Museum and complain about all those kids there. This is NOT a hipster brunch joint. It is NOT for those without kids. Wife and I can take our daughter to almost any restaurant. Not everyone is that lucky. Kids are kids. You were one too and if you are whining in your reviews for Full Moon, likely you were that annoying loudmouth stealing toys from others. We went there, because our friends are still learning how to deal with a kid in a restaurant, so this venue is great! Food - I'd give it 4 stars. There is enough diversity on the menu and ingredients are of good quality. Beverages - very nice selection of beer and wine. Reasonably priced. Prices - OK, maybe there is an additional 10% mark-up. But what other restaurant you don't have to worry about drinks ending up on the floor or pile of napkins shredded to bits. Extra service costs extra. Don't like it? It is not your place.
(5)
P H.

Great food. Kid friendly. Food comes out fast which is great when you are eating with little ones. Nice beers too. Give it a try
(5)
Yucong Z.

I come here for lunch about once every two months. Food is good, atmosphere is family/children oriented (the tablecloth is a giant sheet of paper -- and crayons are provided too!). Would definitely recommend as a lunch spot!
(3)
Jeremy K.

If you don't like kids, don't come to this restaurant. If you do, or have kids, this place is sent from some heavenly otherworld. The food is excellent, kids have fun, parents have a chance to talk, staff is great, and they have a great beer selection. Can't recommend this place highly enough. I've been to this place 5 or 6 times now and every time it's been excellent. When the family comes into town, we go here. When friends come in, we go here. It affords you the chance to socialize and no one feels neglected. Oh, the deserts are great too!
(5)
Dawn S.

Brunch w 3 mommas and 3 babies: great food, great staff, awesome toys for kids. Must go place for families!
(5)
Theodore Y.

This place was made for parents to bring their munchkins and let them run wild. So if you're looking for a child-free brunch joint, this is not it! To all those who reviewed negatively because of its kid-friendliness, get over it. It's like asking if 'water is wet'?. There's a friggin play pen and crayons at the table, of course there are gonna be crazy kids here! Food is generous and comes with a nice side of fruit / salad. Wait staff always friendly.
(4)
Janka L.

pros *three (!) poached eggs cooked perfectly *hot cocoa as sweet as my childhood (with whipped cream of course) *crayons to color! cons -grilled bread soggy - should be a side -loaded with children (though a frathouse is still more childish than brunch at Full Moon) -prices
(3)
Sam E.

This place has everything parents with young children are looking for: 1. Beer 2. Children's play area 3. Diverse and tasty menu (the gazpacho rules!) 4. Beer! People who come here and complain about the freely roaming packs of kids need to suck a bag of Richards.
(5)
Sarah P.

A child's paradise. If you have kids, this is a solid 5 stars... a small play room in the back, incredibly fast service, quality well-priced food, and a place that can easily accommodate large groups. If you don't have kids, I'd go somewhere else. I went for Sunday brunch and was in the minority of tables that didn't come toddler-toting. The up-side: all tables come with crayons so you can let your inner child have play time.
(3)
Ashley L.

People. THIS PLACE IS FOR KIDS! Not a young couple on a date, not a spot for brunch for you and your gal pals. That's the concept - parents get a great meal while the kids are entertained. A night out without having to hire a sitter - brilliant! I am never disappointed, our family loves the atmosphere, the food, and the service.
(5)
ToLga O.

Great place to have unpretentious good food. I don't recommend for dinner between 6pm-830pm unless you have kids. Great place to go with other couples that have kids. Haven't had a single bad dish there during my 6+ visits.
(4)
Thaila S.

Thank goodness a place like this exists! With a small toddler, we often don't venture out to restaurants (even though our son is generally well behaved). At Full Moon, you can eat great food AND not worry if your child is a little noisy. The space is clean, the wait staff are very friendly, the owner is very sweet and charming, and the food is great. I especially appreciate that this isn't just a place where you can bring the kids but the food is crappy. On the contrary, the food was wholesome, delicious, and came quickly (always a plus when you have a hungry toddler wanting lunch!). Between having brunch here and going to Imagine (the play space down the street) afterwards, my family had a very fun Saturday. Highly highly recommend, especially for parents with young children.
(5)
Tullia F.

Definitely a place to take the kiddies. They love it. Or at least the ones running around the play area look like they're having fun. I don't have kids and must have looked shell shocked the last time I went because the hostess immediately steered us to the "quiet" kid-free area. The food is definitely above average and the portion sizes are ample, so you feel like you're getting good value for your money. I love doodling, so the paper table tops and crayons make me feel extremely happy. Once, I almost tore off what I had drawn to take it home with me, but I spilled something on it and there was a big oily spot in the middle. Only it looked exactly like a Miro (easy enough since all of his paintings look like they're drawn with a Crayola Basic box).
(4)
Laura B.

Dining at Full Moon Cafe is a satisfying experience, especially for a relatively new parent like me. The waitstaff is super friendly and seems to genuinely love kids. There are plenty of high chairs to go around. The tables are covered with white paper for older kids to draw on. Crayons are provided. There is also a play area. In spite of its kid-friendly bend, the restaurant manages to maintain a nice atmosphere, and most importantly, serves delicious food. I had the chicken tacos, today which I would definitely have again. The meals my friends ordered also looked great. Prices are reasonable.
(4)
Magnus T.

The idea of this place is to spare parents the choice between Chuck-e-cheese and having to spend the whole meal worrying about what the little ones are doing to the tablecloth and other customers. They provide a nice play corner and serve decent food at decent prices to the parents.
(3)
M Y.

If you have small children, Full Moon is an oasis for dining with dignity. The food is actually the kind we would have eaten before we had kids (the carne asada is divine), the service is thoughtful, and our kids actually look forward to it. I'm actually flummoxed as to why there aren't more restaurants that serve grown up food (read: not diner/pizza joint/mega chain) in a kid friendly environment, because we'd be regulars in a second. Fair warning: If you don't like dining around small children, you're probably better off at another establishment.
(5)
Phil D.

Oh, wow. I can't comment on the food because I didn't last long enough to find out. I was just looking for a nice lunch, air conditioning, maybe a beer. The menu looked semi-intriguing, it was nice and cold in there, and they have a beer menu, but the children...oh, the children. If you don't have kids, do not even attempt to dine in this place. Don't even take the time to walk in the door unless you enjoy recreational screeching, high-pitched whining, and parents who have to shout at one another in order to be heard above the bawling of their children. I have never seen anything like it--there is no such thing as an "indoor voice" at this establishment. Business-wise, it is an interesting experiment. Despite my poor review, I hope that they do well as an oasis for the wealthy parents of Cambridge and their extremely vocal offspring. I now know to avoid this place and if the presence of Full Moon keeps ill-behaved children out of Armando's (where I have seen Armando himself gently shush a child) and the like, I am all for it. For my lunch, I wound up getting a 40 at the liquor market over there, picking up a sandwich at Formaggio, and heading over to the peace and quiet of Fresh Pond. Ahh, peace and quiet.
(1)
Alex B.

The warnings from other Yelpers are correct, in that the noise and chaos of all the children running around is a bit much if you don't have kids of your own (or at least have kids dining with you), but that said, everything else was terrific. I organized a family brunch today, that inlcluded 4 nieces and nephews, all of whom were thrilled with the play area and kid friendly atmosphere. I had called ahead to see what seating would be like for such a large group, and while they don't take reservations, the host (Brad) had set a few tables aside for us and was extremely nice and accomodating (which goes for the whole staff- not the easiest environment to deliver such good service). Our food came out in good time, was fresh and tasty all around, and the the coffee was strong to boot.
(4)
Karen M.

This place is great for kids and has really attentive and friendly staff who are totally patient with all the kids running around. The kids section is mostly better for younger kids, but there is also the option of coloring at the table. The food came wicked fast. My complaints mostly revolve around the food. There are no meat substitute options for brunch. There are some non-meat options, though. We did order bacon to try, but it was way overdone and too crispy There is only high fructose fake pancake syrup which you are forced to feed your kids. And the pancakes are ok, but kinda mushy in texture. The coffee was mediocre.
(3)
Cat M.

Five stars because walking by this place every day reminds me to take my birth control.
(5)
John D.

I've been to Full Moon a couple of times now, always with my kids. Its a great place for kids because they have a nice little play area for them to hang out. The down side to this is that the kids never eat enough. The food @ Full moon is the big problem, it's such a let down considering the prices that they charge for it. The menu shows that there is definitely great thought put into the selections but it's just the quality of the ingredients that leaves a lot to be desired. I will probably return to Full Moon but only when asked by others to go, it certainly isn't a place that I will be recommending.
(2)
Amanda M.

I think the people giving this place 1-2 stars are missing the point: when you have a toddler who has yet to learn how to sit at the table for more than 10 minutes and yet you want to go out somewhere together as a family where you aren't worried about making the other guests miserable, your options are very very limited. I had heard about this place before and we went last weekend for the first time with friends and our toddlers. It was just so nice to not have to worry about our kids and be able to enjoy a decent dinner with a glass of wine. I had the mussels, husband had the salmon, kid had the mac and cheese and we were all happy with our food. The prices seemed perfectly reasonable to me, especially given that we were out all together and not paying a sitter $12+ an hour to watch our kid. Also we had no trouble finding street parking which is another big plus in my book. There were even Christmas carolers that dropped in the night we were there which was a fun addition to our evening. No kids? Then skip this place. Your kid is older and finds this place immature? Ditto for you. You have plenty of other dining options available. For those of us with table-manner-challenged toddlers this place ROCKS and I will definitely be back.
(4)
Jessica A.

This place has very mixed reviews. There's a reason. To enjoy this restaurant, you need a few key factors in place. First, you must be a) a parent, b) someone who adores children no matter whose they are or c) deaf. This restaurant's raison d'Ãªtre is children, and the owners make no bones about this. This is exactly why their restaurant exists. Thus, at least 85% of the parties appear with kids of one age or another. If you can't tolerate a random kid showing up at your table and asking if you can hold onto their crayons / sippy cup / little brother, don't bother. Honestly. Secondly, you must also be of a certain demographic. You have to enjoy food for its own sake, but be willing to accept a few compromises. You have to accept that the menu changes often. And you have to be relaxed. The service is prompt and efficient, but the menu is maybe twelve or fifteen dishes at most, the wine and beer selection is very scanty, and generally, people don't linger more than an hour. Lastly, you have to really hate what your children eat at Friendly's, but accept that they don't eat Grown-Up food. Their children's food selection is awesome if you are on this level: yes, the kids get macaroni and cheese, but it's not neon orange. Sippy cups are available for harried parents who forgot it in the car. Plates are served with fruit, not fries. But there isn't any steak on the children's menu, either. So it's a wonderful compromise between food that kids tend to go for unabashedly (Friendly's / low-end pizzeria / McDonald's) and the restaurant where adults can eat dinner as well. If you have all these factors in place, it's beyond wonderful. Every table has a paper tablecloth and crayons next to a jar of utensils. (This may seem odd to some, but once you've watched how frequently a small child drops a fork on the floor, you appreciate the thoughtfulness of not having to find a waitress to get another fork.) The tables are ranged throughout the restaurant, from next to the children's play area (where the staff tend to seat families with toddlers, so at least the parents can sit while keeping the kids in their line of sight) to all the way on the opposite side of the entryway. (Ask for one of these tables in the small section to the left of the entrance if you are eating without children, as the kids tend to be caught by their parents before they get to you.) The children's play area is stocked liberally with storybooks of all levels, a Brio train set, a play kitchen, Viking helmets and Bob the Builder helmets, Breyer horses and Legos. The bathrooms are directly off of the children's play area, for obvious reasons. There's an area to sit in there should you have a particularly young child. But the idea and theme behind all this is amazing. It allows parents to let their children play instead of wriggling under the table in boredom. The children play happily until their food comes, and then scamper back to the play area. The parents are then free to keep half an eye and half an ear trained to their children, but then actually converse with the others at the table when the children are playing peaceably and then perform an Intervention when they start bickering. The idea, for the parent of a young child, of eating for ten consecutive minutes without being interrupted is beyond amazing. The children that come in *tend* to be well behaved, but that of course is no guarantee. But because the tendency is to the well-behaved kids, it means that usually, your children have built-in playmates to play pretend or trains or dress-up with so that you can finish a meal without a preschooler on your lap, offering helpful commentary on every conversation. But yes. Like all speciality businesses, it is not meant to cater to the mainstream. It is simply a commutation for we parents of being sentenced to twelve years of meals at Burger King or Chuck E. Cheese, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. Groups of up to about 10 should be fine. Larger may be a problem. They don't do take-away as most think of it, but they will pack an order to go, as I've asked several times for a family member who was working late or ill at home or some such.
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Deb C.

For the first time in four years, my husband and I went out with friends--and our children--and were able to stay for more that 30 minutes. F*ing miraculous. The boys loved the food, and I loved the fact that I got to eat all of mine. Expensive? Yep. But it sure beats $15/hour for a babysitter.
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Robert L.

If you don't have kids, don't bother to read this (or any other) review for Full Moon. Just don't go. Period. For those of you continuing on, this is one of the better places we've found to take a 1.5-3 year old. I don't know about the older set, since I'm not there yet (our daughter just turned two), but the kids menu was one of the best I've seen (fruit and a veggie to accompany the ubiquitous mac n' cheese), and the adult menu is not bad, either. I had the grilled salmon over greens (a bargain at $10) and my wife ordered the smoked salmon and bagel over greens. Here's a tip: try to get there when they first open (11:30am on weekdays, not sure on weekends) or a little before. You get your choice of table plus some relative peace and quiet before the other toddlers arrived. The best of both worlds,
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Renee H.

Yeah....not so lucky the next time we went. KIDS EVERYWHERE!! SCREAMING, PLAYING, RUNNING SCREAMING KIDS......everywhere! Probably won't be back on the weekend. The food was still delish and the coffee still sucked....
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Andrew W.

We were a party of 5, two of whom are kids. We all liked our food: mussels/chorizo for me. Service was good until we were forgotten at the end and I had to take the bill up to the register to pay. We will certainly return.
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Dee H.

I think I like it. If I sound mixed about it, you'll be too if you go for a visit. The food was very good, and the place is cleaner than I thought it would be for such a kid-friendly place. We brought the whole gang here, knowing in advance it has a very kid-friendly atmosphere. However, I'm not sure that I would recommend it if your young children are already used to behaving well in a restaurant. The place is full of families consisting of pleasant and polite adults and some of their screaming young children throwing temper tantrums. I think the atmosphere gave my husband a mild headache, and it was quite distracting for the servers. (At least it seems like our server was distracted because half the time he was quite attentive, and the other times we had to wait a while to get his attention.) Do make sure to have an older person from your family watching your child in the toy area, especially if you are not sitting at a table where you can watch the playing. I witnessed two little boys going at each other with their fists, and another little tike hiding a couple of baskets of toys from other children. Anyhow, I had the fish stew, which was very tasty, very good. The macaroni and cheese was gourmet restaurant quality, definitely not out of the box. The desserts were also awesome. We had the chocolate pudding cake and the maple bread pudding. I would have liked to scrape my plate clean if only nobody was watching!
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JJ G.

I agree with Megan B's review. This is a good place when you have a little baby, cuz no one thinks twice about crying there. The food is good enough that you feel like it was worth it to drag the stroller across town, and you can chat with friends while your toddlers gum toys that hopefully aren't covered with other kids' germs. But, on the down side, it is expensive, it is ridiculously crowded at peak times, it closes at off peak times (to avoid frustration, make sure they are open before you make any promises to your kid!) and there aren't always toys enough to go around. Also, if I had designed it I would have put the play space in the middle of the restaurant, so no matter where you are sitting you could watch your kids. But to give them their due, the food is very good. Especially brunch. My kids love their mac and cheese.
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Austin S.

I'm a 20-something single guy, but somehow the atmosphere of Full Moon worked for me. Despite toddlers screaming, crayons littering the floor, and talk of diaper-changing and Little League permeating the place, it was grand fun. The food was excellent! I had the grilled asparagus & arugula salad (spot-on), the sweet Italian sausages with roasted fennel and tomatoes (delicious, though the polenta was bland), and the warm maple bread pudding (good, though extraordinarily bready). The service was great, too... attentive, friendly, and far from overbearing. The wine was perfectly decent for the price, and the drink selection was remarkable for a kid's restaurant. I'll definitely be back, especially when my 6-year-old sister is in town!
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Chris R.

Good food and nice play area for kids.
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Tracee D.

I would like to thank my 5 year old friend H for directing my gaze & taste buds towards this place.. "Waaaaaaaaah!", now you know what it is like-sprinkle that cry with a stern "Don't do that" now repeat over and over and over again. Repeat one more time. all of mom's lines must be spoken with a clenched mouth like a ventriloquist. This place is for the birds, that is... if the birds are mothers with screaming (and I mean SCREAMING like Owen Meany) li'l one's . It is good food. But why oh why would you ever go there if you were not equipped with children. Frittatta's, omelette's, sandwiches and my favorite endive&nut Gorgonzola salad, all great. Pizza and the usual for the tykes. The service is impeccable, even doting. Oh my goodness is the service good, the server's are martyrs or zen masters for smiling throughout their shifts...a true test. The menu is snobby- chic, but still good food. It must be refreshing for kids to go buck wild in a place with crayons and grubby toys. What is hilarious though-are the people without kids who enter, cringe and then ask to be seated in the "adult" partitioned far left quarantine "kid free" section. (like that makes a difference! ps. its 5'x5') I also enjoyed watching some of those scowling child loather's turn around and leave...priceless...here's an idea "Go somewhere else kid hater" this places raison de' etre is kids. Love it or leave it....Hey! where are you going?
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sarah R.

Great for meeting up with friends who also have toddlers. But the food is almost not worth it. I've been for brunch and dinner and both were expensive and I could have done a better job in my own kitchen. Then again, it IS nice to have an uninterrupted conversation with other adults for an hour!
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Jackie G.

It was my first time here and I personally think the idea is awesome because its all about your child. Even though my son is only 5mths old I felt comfortable if he got fussy b/c there were much louder children around! As for the food its okay, not much too choose from. Our server was alright, she never ask us if we wanted refills on your water and my fiances' beer, she never ask us how things were going! But other than that the place was fun, clean and entertaining.. I plan to go back when my son is older so he can enjoy all the toys, crayons and play area.
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Bernice S.

A great idea that is a little sloppy in it's execution: can't think of why anyone would come here without kids, but if you have rugrats, this place is good for letting them play (with toys that could use a good cleaning!) while you sit there with a book, script, or friend to chat with and grab a decent bite (lunches $8-12) to eat. (Warning: do NOT use the kiddy bathroom.)
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Owen E.

This is the perfect place to observe the demise of modern parenthood while enjoying good food and wine. I really like the place but have a hard time with the way all the Huron Village Yups let their future Ivy League pot heads roam wild. Inoculations recommended
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Bevin C.

If you don't like being around little children and their wealthy Cantabrigian parents, you probably should just skip this place. But if you don't mind finding a kid underneath your table, this is a perfectly decent brunch spot. It is pricey, but you pretty much get what you pay for.
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Carly J.

I ordered take-out last Friday for lunch and got HORRIBLE service. I rated Full Moon 2 stars because the food is good, the prices are typical of 02138, but the service I received was unreal. When we ordered our meals we mentioned that we had a great steak from them months before (it really was amazing) and instead of telling us that it wasn't on the lunch menu the person was very rude and said it wasn't possible. So when I went to pick it up I told them the name it was under and no "hi" or "let me grab that for you" or even "you total is blank"- she just said "just so you know, we don't do steak in the middle of the day, especially on a Friday. We are really busy" (no they weren't and it was a later lunch anyway). So I just said ok and gave her my card. We had ordered food that needed ketchup with it and we knew we needed extra so when she handed me the food I asked if she could put some extra in the bag to which she answered in a very snappy and extremely rude tone "there is already plenty in there ok thanks bye" all in one condescending breath. So i turned and walked out thinking "wow, she could not have been more rude if she tried". When we opened our food it was no surprise to find not enough ketchup. Now, I know this seems like a small thing, but when you have had a long work week and have just been talked down to, it is a big deal. So i walked back to Full Moon and went up to her (while she was on the phone) and told her that she had been mistaken and there wasn't enough ketchup and she handed me 4 tiny packets. Great, thanks. What happened to the customer is always right? Were these her own personal stash of tiny ketchup packets? Do you really only make steak depending on the number of people in the restaurant?
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Holt H.

Great place to eat if you're bringing kids. Food was above average and you can't beat the play area for the little ones. We went at around 2PM on a Saturday. The place was only 1/4 full and it was still a bit crazy with all the kids.
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Annie S.

Went for brunch this past weekend for the first time. The brunch options all sounded very good - Norway eggs with smoked salmon was delicious. The service was excellent.
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Juan B.

Come here frequently with my kids. No wait Saturday mornings. Food is excellent -- I like the pulled pork omelet, but the pancakes are also great. They have a little play area in the back with toy train set and various toys. It's in a good location, with places to walk to in the area. If you don't have kids, don't go Sunday morning.... Sat is probably fine. Don't know about dinner.
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C. W.

to be honest, i didn't even know the kids were there until i had to pee right before i left. when my friend and i entered we were whisked off to a curtained area to the left specifically for the non parents! we enjoyed a scrumptious breakfast (the green eggs and ham were great, and the pancakes with fresh fruit and whipped cream were superb!) ...our waitress even did a free little horoscope for both of us and she was totally sweet and lovely. once i had to wade through the sea of children to get to the bathroom i was a bit surprised because there were A MILLION of them toddling around. however. like i said it didn't affect my meal at all and i think it's great that the restaurant is obviously sensitive to families and non families alike. i thought it was a great place.
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Anna S.

This is a great restaurant if you have small children, and are willing to spend a pretty large sum of money for a good meal. If you don't have children, however, this restaurant may seem a bit noisy because there is a children's play area were the kids tend to get loud. Sometimes, if you go late enough, it is decent though. Also, go on weekdays, when the kids go to bed earlier.
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CJ M.

Had dinner here yesterday after a 7 hour drive from Quebec City to Boston, perfect place for the kids. They were able to run around while we had a great comfort food dinner. FYI: one mac and cheese plate will easily feed 2 toddlers.
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Karyn V.

My boyfriend and I drive past Full Moon all the time and are always saying, "We need to go there for breakfast some day!" Two years later, we finally made the stop for breakfast. The menu looked fantastic and we ended up ordering the huevos rancheros with fried eggs, grilled chorizo sausage, black beans, chipotle salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo and housemade tortilla chips ($12) and fruit cup ($3) and sausage ($2) since Full Moon didn't offer too many gluten-free options. The food was disappointing and was average at best. Would I go back here? I would never go back here for the food; however, if I had small children, I would probably be eating breakfast here every weekend. The restaurant itself seems to have been made for parents who want a small break from their children by offering a huge area for kids to run around and play with a child-sized kitchen allowing parents to spend some quality one-on-one time without having to hire a babysitter. And, I think this concept works wonderfully for this specific customer base. Out of everyone who was eating that morning, my boyfriend and I were the only patrons who didn't come with small children. So, if you have small children at home, visit Full Moon for some okay food but more importantly a fun play experience for your child and quality "alone time" with your spouse.
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Avi G.

I just love going here with my wife and our 19 month old daughter. Our daughter loves the play area, I like the menu and the food a lot, and we all have a great time.
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Jennifer W.

Excellent service and food. The portions are huge! I went for lunch. I ordered soup and a turkey sandwich. My girlfriend and I could have split the sandwich. I will go back!
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HyunJoo K.

Love this place! Well. . . love this place for a nice brunch with kids running around! I met up with my sister, nephew, and friends for some good brunchin''. The worry free environment for my nephew to go run around and play allowed for the adults to chit chat and enjoy a good meal. Yes, plenty of kids running, talking, making noises with toys, etc, but it didn't really phase me as I ate and chatted. I actually got the kids meal with the choco pancakes, sausage (I had to get extra order of sausage), and fruit. MMMMM!!! And then I ate a part of my sister's meal ... green eggs and ham! yummy! And, I did eat half of a friend's plate ... the huevos rancheros which was egg-cellent! Prices are very reasonable, and the place allows me to feel casual and easy going (I guess esp when there are just as many kids than adults!) :)
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Marie C.

Part of me has to agree with Mark S's brunch review: this would be a challenging place to brunch at sans kids..it's just because it's so darn kid-friendly..meaning there will be occasional shrieks, thrown food (our younger son chucked some pre-chewn food at the lady at the adjacent table), dropped crayons, and general mayhem. That said - if you have kids, this place is THE place to go for a meal..now I'm not sure how it is at other meals -- possibly lunch & dinner are less crowded with families, so check out other reviews for that info., we just went during brunch. The food was great: Iggy's bread, imaginative pairings, lunch and breakfast offerings, and lots of coffee circulating. I had the smoked turkey sandwich with greens -- really good, and others had omelets, which were tasty. The kids menu comes with fruit, and is generous - if you have smaller kids, it would easily work to split a kid's meal. The service was very efficient and friendly, and there is a nice play area for kids, books, crayons, two bathrooms with changing tables, and buckets of toys that you're welcome to borrow at the table for your kids. Thank you to the staff and owners for making this a special place for families..it was the first place we've visited in a long time (that wasn't Friendly's) where we truly felt welcomed with the kids..
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Darren B.

Place was recommended to us by friends with kids. It was described as a kid-friendly place where kids can get a bucket full of toys, where they can color on the butcher-paper covered table and where there was a nice little kids play area. It was all that and more. The food was excellent. Quality was great, especially compared to other "kid friendly places". It was nice not having to eat food drenched in grease. We came here for our anniversary, because we couldn't get a babysitter and overall had a very pleasant experience. Our six year old wasn't a huge fan of the ambience, since she thought that the toys were for little kids (although she loved the mac and cheese), but everyone else including our three year old had a great time. It is a little pricey, but for special occasions, or on those evenings when you don't feel like listening to your kids complain, and you don't want your little one's crawling over you, it's a great place. The dinner rush during the weekend is brisk. They get parties through at a good pace. The wait staff was attentive but they seemed a little over-taxed. They didn't come around too much. Considering the prices on the menu, free drink refills would have been welcome.
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Mark S.

Absolutely DO NOT go here if you dont have kids!!!!! We went for "Brunch" which was a breakfast menu plus two sandwiches...if your going to do Brunch, please include the lunch portion as well! The food was ok. But seriously...DONT GO IF YOU DONT HAVE KIDS!!!
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K P.

Fine if judged as a decent neighborhood place. A nightmare thanks to the parents who allow their kids to run around the restaurant, yell at the table or combine the two by running around while yelling. This place is very kid-friendly with a play area but the parents abuse that by letting their kids run wild. Horrible.
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Sishab S.

I have tried many different dishes here, all very tasty and in good portions. Perfect place for families with young kids, might be too noisy if you don't have kids with you. Last night, we had 1 soup + 1 salad + 1 main dish + 1 kid's meal + 1 dessert + 3 soft drinks with tax and gratuity came up to $65. The only thing I don't like about Full Moon is their ventilation system. Specially in the evening, there is a heavy smell of burnt/grilled meat everywhere in the entire restaurant.
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Jamie M.

Full Moon is two blocks from our house. Pre-kid, we enjoyed dinner here about once a month. Once our kid came, this place was a lifesaver and suddenly we were eating here at least once a week! It's only 2-blocks from our home, the menu is relatively diverse and has healthy options, it's locally owned, the play area is pretty sweet, and I don't have to feel bad if my child is having an "off" day and thus may not sport her perfect manners. The healthy soups and salads are perfect for me, my hubs always enjoys his meal, and the hummus plate paired with a bowl of melon and oranges is the perfect meal for our toddler :)
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Lisa M.

This place is the answer to every foodie mom's prayer: 100% kid-friendly and the food is still great. I'd love to see different permutations of this business model on every block. Why should McDonald's be the only restaurant with a play area? Oh Starbucks, please get the memo! We had the black bean soup, the tuna melt and the omlette of the day (pulled pork, black beans, salsa, etc). All were excellent. Prices were a bit steep but we'll each get another meal out of the leftovers. Now I do have to chuckle at the review below, by John C. I know exactly what he's talking about when he refers to the "beatnik soccer moms" but man, you really know you're in Boston when "beatnik" and "soccer mom" are anything less than mutually exclusive.
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Jennifer N.

If you don't have a 6 year old child, there's no reason to eat here. And 6 is key. We took my partner's 8 year old, and he was offended by the surplus of toys. Oh, and the food isn't that good either.
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Gina H.

A Great Restaurant where you don't have to worry about your child/children getting bored. A great menu range from Brunch to dinner provides many choices as the kids meals serve up a side of fresh fruit and carrot sticks as accompaniments. My daughter got the polenta and green beans, which I think is a healthy meal compared to many other restaurants we have gone to, and I ordered the Salmon with a tomato and olive citrus coulis served with white beans. I also had a sangria which was sub-par. During the meal My daughter definitely wanted to play every time she saw another child playing (this may cause a problem for some children/parents during the dinner time). I will say that I felt very comfortable just letting her roam free in the play area ( she is 16months) you could see the play area from just about every table in the room and I was able to run over if I needed to. I will warn that around 5pm when we got there the place was packed with kids so if you want to have a more intimate family time or even a quiet dinner with a friend, go after 7pm. There most likely wont be many kids out after 7pm!
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John C.

I used to go here frequently for lunch, but got fed up. The place caters to the wealthy soccer moms who live in the surrounding fresh pond area. Personally, I loved coming here for lunch with all the screaming kids because I love kids and it makes the place really warm and homey. Unfortunately the menu is too avante garde for me. It is wierd, left-wing stuff like "curried chicken salad with raisins & toasted walnuts over greens" so you kind of have to search to find something normal unless you are a beatnik soccer mom in which case you will love the menu. I liked to go for the bagel and cream cheese with lox. This went pretty well, but then things went bad a year or two ago. They started using some really cheap salmon. Once I got it and the salmon was like solid gristle. Also, they stopped using real cream cheese and started using this cheap oil-based "cheese" that was like the margarine version of cream cheese. When I pay $15 for a sandwich I expect to get premium ingredients, not cheap food service crap, so I stopped going.
(2)
Chris P.

Just perfect for families with kids. There couldn't be an easier way to have a nice meal, while keeping the kids entertained. Good food and drink, and a great time!
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Local E.

Just one thing: why does a kid-friendly restaurant NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS? For example, I was refused reservations on Mother's Day. This is ironic for a kid's place, no? People on line out along the street, with little kids? Otherwise, I'm in agreement with the other reviews here. I recommend this as a now-and-then stop to see friends with toddlers - not so much for the food.
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Sandra V.

I went here on my first night in Cambridge. I didn't know it was considered "kid friendly," and because we went for dinner on a Tuesday night, there were only a couple of kids there. I can imagine that weekends must be a nightmare, however, thankfully we were spared the madness that must be Sunday brunch. The decor was nice and inviting, especially the little window booth in which we were seated. And yes, we did take advantage of the crayons and butcher paper on the table. Who says kids have all the fun? For starters, we split the nachos. The chips must have been house-made, 'cause they were pillowy and oh-so-delicious. This was quite possibly the best part of the meal. I ordered the mussels with Portugese chorizo in tomato-cumin stew. I would say it was pretty good. The dish was very hardy and I could not finish the whole thing. This is a shame, 'cause mussels don't make good leftovers. My friend ordered her usual, the penne puttanesca, which was well prepared with just enough spice. For dessert, we split the chocolate pudding cake, which was just alright. It could have been a little more chocolate-y, in my opinion. If I lived in the Boston area, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it is good for what it is: a nice, kid-friendly, neighborhood joint. And there's nothing wrong with that.
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Jennifer A.

I've been here a few times and enjoyed it. It's noisy, but extremely child friendly, which is a plus. If you are tired of taking your kids to places like the Rainforest Cafe and Friendlys and don't mind paying a little extra, the place is great. Very warm feeling with upscale, unique cafe style food. There is even a little section walled off for those without kids. Beer and wine are served. I had the special, which was spaghetti ragu with bolognese sauce and parmesan. So good. The husband had sweet italian sausage with roasted vegetables and polenta cake. Both were nicely portioned and very tasty. We finished it off by splitting a slice of their warm chocolate pudding cake. Not as good as I would have hoped, but it was still chocolaty and moist. I think next time I would try the fresh fruit crisp. All of the food tasted fresh and came with warm crusty french bread. I would go back, but probably only with kids or people with children. However, the indie rock soundtrack and the fact that you could color on the tables, though, didn't make those of us without kids feel out of place. :-)
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David M.

I really don't understand what happened here. This is a beautiful restaurant with ok staff, and am amazing menu. But, once the food comes, you're left wondering "what happened?" Both of our dishes were fairly expensive for a lunch, and really didn't deliver on creativity or flavor. The ingredients were fresh (though the avocado was hard and flavorless)I ordered a quesadilla. The mozzarella they used didn't have a lot of flavor, the tortilla was what you'd expect from Shaws. The Salsa was great... All in all, an awesome idea in a great location, and maybe one day they'll have this place up to par. Until someone drags me back saying they love it, I'll skip it.
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Jen C.

My parents and I recently stayed walking distance from this little gem and we had wonderful meal! Our first day in the neighborhood we were strolling along the cute businesses surrounding the cafe and decided to stop in...Even though it was definitely kid friendly we didn't experience the bratty, misbehaved kids that can come along with places that encourage kids, instead we saw a place that welcomed playing together in a kid corner and chalk for the walls and crayons for the tables.( Which I made my own masterpiece;)) No screaming, no crying and most importantly no messes! I saw a well trained staff, a clean dining room, a fresh menu and a great window booth! My mom and I both had the steak with fries and arugula salad which made us both roll our eyes in the back of our heads!!! So delicious!! The bleu cheese butter was awesome!!! My dad had the pulled pork in a latin style which was good.( We live just hours from the border so we may be just a tad bias) All in all we had a great time and left with full bellies!! We would definitely make this a regular spot if we lived in the neighborhood but since we don't we'll have to visit next time!
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Michael G.

I got the "Nacho" edition of Yelp! today, and one place was left off. Full Moon in Huron Village in Cambridge is the only place I've found in the Boston area that has flour-tortilla nachos. Black beans galore, salsa, sour cream, guac, all piled on thick, flaky, tasty, fried flour tortillas. I love other nachos, but corn really does a number on me, and these are an amazing alternative. Lunch/dinner only (Unless you can beg them for brunch). And now that I've started, the huevos rancheros that are usually on offer for weekend brunch - YUM! I also get the turkey sandwich, and while it is delicious, I think if Full Moon roasted their own turkey instead of buying deli-turkey, it would be even better. I am not giving a full 5 stars because the waitstaff is... a little disinterested as a general rule. I understand if you're busy, but I don't want to feel rushed at my table because you're in the weeds. I got the salmon for dinner once, and while the fish itself was DELICIOUS and perfectly cooked, I found the dressing on the mixed green salad to be oddly flavorless and uninteresting. As a last little mention: If you've got kids, this a great place to take them. If you're not that into kids, you may want to avoid Sunday brunch because they are EVERYwhere. Personally, I like kids, so it isn't an issue, but Sundays are not quiet. It's a great set-up: casual, relaxed (for the most part), simple, and clean (in spite of the kids). Remember: The nachos, muchachos!
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Sira D.

Picture the scene: New Years day, the adults hung over, two six year olds who had been up until midnight and eaten enough sugar to kill an older person, everybody up earlier than they wanted to be. Enter, Full Moon to save us all. I'm not a parent myself, so I probably wouldn't come to Full Moon on my own, but my friends who have kids live just around the corner and Full Moon was our chosen New Years morning recovery area. The kids played happily and the adults ate amazing food and, yes, babies were screaming from every direction, but that was okay, because it meant we could let the kids run wild and not worry about them disturbing others. I may not want to spend much time here myself, but I am happy that place like this exists, if only because it means that fewer screaming children will be in the places I DO like.
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Robert Z.

WARNING: If you do not have little kids, if you don't like little kids, DO NOT GO TO FULL MOON. This means you, elderly Cambridge lady who mutters under her breath and heads for the door when we arrive on Sunday morning, two-year-olds in tow. This means you, hipster kids who are still a good decade away from breeding. This is not the restaurant for you. For those with young 'uns in the house, read on. Remember those days when you and your s.o. used to go out for a leisurely brunch, shooting the breeze with your pals and drinking 5 or 6 cups of coffee while lingering over the Sunday paper? if you're now the proud parents of a toddler, Full Moon offers the best (only?) chance to relive those memories. Full Moon appeals to the parents-and-kids crowd just like a good old Bugs Bunny epsiode, mixing adult goodies in with good kid fun. For the kids, there's a train table, a play kitchen, and heaping handfuls of dollies, dinosaurs, toy cars and robots (oh yeah, and some of the best mac 'n cheese around). For adults, there's BEER and WINE, as well as a delicious selection of appetizers and entrees. Imagine savoring a mimosa and a tasty pulled-pork omelette, while your offspring run around the place like crazed animals -- and nobody bats an eye! Top tip: if possible, snag the table in the corner by the train table. That way, you can have a commanding view of the restaurant, while keeping one eye trained on the little ones to watch out for the odd tantrum.
(4)
Lisa M. K.

Let me be another Yelper to point out the obvious: FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY, IF YOU DON'T HAVE KIDS OR DON'T LIKE DINING WITH KIDS, PLEASE DON'T EAT HERE AND / OR DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT ALL THE KIDS. This restaurant is geared towards families and children. You would sound like a complete tool if you were complaining about the presence of kids dining at Chuck E Cheese or Bugaboo. Same rule applies here. Thank you. This place is a godsend for parents. The food is decent, there is beer and wine and the fact your kids are welcome and can enjoy themselves while you are dining in an otherwise adult atmosphere is a glorious thing. I have probably eaten here 10 times and the menu changes frequently which I like. There are always great specials. Most of the time, I have gotten great-to-good meals here Maybe twice, I would say it was so-so. I might have given it 5 stars if it weren't for this lack of consistency. The kids' menu is great - nice variety, good value. And it is served with carrot sticks, celery and/or fruit. No processed or fried crap. We've always had great service. The tables are paper-covered with a container of crayons at every table so drawing and doodling are encouraged. And there is a large play area to one side of the restaurant with a wide variety of well-used toys for little ones. I find Full Moon a very comfortable place to have a meal and hang out for a bit. It can be chaotic, it can be loud but it is a lot of fun. And an addendum to some of the previous reviews: I am one of many happily middle class people who live in Cambridge, have a job and have kids. It is a funny stereotype but I do get a little tired of those who assume everyone in Cambridge with a kid is a rich, annoying, stay-at-home soccer mom who totes their kid around in a giant stroller. Many/most of us are not that person.
(4)
Jenee M.

Awesome place if you have kids!! We stopped here after a long drive from Quebec City and we were so happy to find a place where we could eat and let our two toddlers run around. Large portions and the food is good!
(4)
Brian C.

This is a place for parents and young children. Don't bother if you don't fit into this description. It's a cute place with a good variety of decent food, but the sheer cacophony of the children will make this place unappealing to most. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I felt the food could have been a bit better for the price. It was solid, but it just didn't sing. My wife described the salmon as "fishy". I had the pre-fab tapas, and they were good but, again, didn't floor me. In our case, the children playing distracted our kid from actually eating much. He's young, and is more interested in what every other kid is doing. Where the place shines is that you don't really have to feel bad if your kid screams or drops a lot of food on the floor. They're used to it. There's definitely a place for that.
(3)
Jace F.

I wasn't expecting this place to be so good.. not that I was expecting it to be bad at all, but I guess I was very pleasantly surprised. I had the nachos, then had the eggplant parm which was some of the best I've ever had..and the bread that came along with it was awesomely grilled. My only complaint is that there weren't very many vegetarian entrees. That would open up the already wonderful menu a lot. Sort of along those lines.. I've been eating at a lot of certified green restaurants and I know that one of the things that the Green Restaurant Association does is helps restaurants come up with more sustainable food choices, among other things.
(4)
Mila P.

It's a solid, kid-friendly place. I came here for a late lunch, just me and my book. The service is good, the food is good...it's all good.
(3)
Vanilla P.

I'm taking my toddler here from now on when I want to go out to lunch. She hollered, she dropped crayons, and she cheered when the other kids ran by. I chopped up her food, ate my meal, and paid without worrying what other diners thought... For the first time in 16 months. It was a real treat. The food? My husband got chicken tacos, which we both liked a lot. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries. Both plates were huge servings, so we couldn't finish either. The burger was a decent burger - not anything I'd reorder.
(4)
Rafa R.

A great place. They're always doing interesting things with their menu, and the staff are so friendly. Until our recent move to CA my partner and I would often find ourselves here for a leisurely breakfast on a Saturday or Sunday. We don't have kids but we didn't mind the kid-friendly atmosphere and noise level. I will never forget one delicious breakfast I had here. It was so yummy I copied down the name: fried eggs over chipotle corn meal pancakes with fresh-corn-black-bean-red-pepper salsa, sour cream & guacamole. Uyuyuy! This is a great place for dinner, too, and it's much quieter at dinnertime.
(5)
Kristina D.

Went here with my friend Andy after he moved to the Huron Village neighborhood. 1) The pulled pork omelette with sour cream, black beans, and pico de gallo is a party in my mouth! 2) Crayons, paper tablecloths and a toy area delight the munchkins who come with their in-need-of-a-brunch parents. 3) Crayons and paper tablecloths delight even jaded HGSE students even if they are not brave enough to test out the toy area. 4) Various lemonades effectively quench summer-morning thirst.
(4)
Adrienne T.

Well, my three friends and I have no kids, and we still dared to try this place early one Sunday morning. Note, I said we went early, like when they first opened. We were the only ones there, and a couple with a baby still in one of those car seat thingys. Food was actually good. Service was pleasant and fast. By the time we finished, a table of at least 6 little wild hellians had been seated along with the grandparents and parents. Those monsters were LOUD. As we were leaving, we saw no less than 3 cars pulling up, and children got out of ALL of them. I think we left just in time. Wouldn't go back here until we have kids. You can get food this good and MUCH better elsewhere. Is there another establishment that will tolerate children like this- I don't think so, not in Boston, anyway.
(3)
Lisa G.

Years later and we still love it! The food continues to be fab. The noise is regrettable, really echo-y when the kids get wound up, but worth it if you have a small child to get through the meal. So, if noise is a factor, just remember to show up just as they open. Makes a huge difference. I love how flexible and patient the staff is. For folks who have to work in a cacophony of noise all day, they are patient and eager to help. Well done!
(5)
margaret b.

Love it. When there for the first time tonight with some friends. I brought my 3 year old and one of my friends bought her 1.5 year old. The atmosphere here is fantastic, as long as you're ok with 100 insane children running around. The food is delicious and I thought the waitstaff was awesome. I could and probably will eat here over and over again. The prices are a little high, which is the only reason I'm not giving it a full 5 stars.
(4)
Amy H.

I'm sad to see some mixed reviews for this place, because for what it sets out to do, it is a 5 start proposition. Note to those without children: DON'T GO! This restaurant is created specifically for those of us who can't eat at the places we really want to eat because we have toddlers. Toddlers are insane. I repeat, if you don't want to be surrounded by screaming toddlers, DO NOT GO! That being said, as a parent of a 15 mo. old who loves to throw food, this place is a beacon of hope in my life. Not only do they have crayons on the table, but the waitress brought my son a bucket of small toys to dump and put back. They also have a train table and lots of books. So wonderful. Plus, when my son shrieked because he didn't want a bite of pasta, no big deal....because everyone else there had crazy kids too. And to top it all off, the food is really good. Plus they have alcohol. And most parents of toddlers need their alcohol at the end of the day. The owners of this place are geniuses, and we will be loyal to Full Moon until our son learns his table manners.
(5)
Schae K.

i really give this a 3.5 ...sometimes a gal needs a half! the food here is really good...seriously i really have enjoyed their sandwiches, salads - everything! iggy's bread, quality and largly local ingredients. most lunch items come with choice of fries or greens, and i love that they dress their greens delicately with lemon juice & olive oil...super yum. their chicken tacos are delish, and they always have good specials (on my last visit, a crab & avocado salad which i happilly put in my face!) i once had a bread pudding here which i remember being totally delicious too... i love the chalkboard walls & cozy atmosphere. the staff is friendly.....but if you dont have kids, or arent accustomed to kid noisiness, it can be a bit distracting at times. i try to get a table in the teenie tiny section to the left when you walk in, there are just a few small tables over there, but it's usually kid-free lol. but i mean, it's not bad - i like kids, but i can see how it can be a bit too much for some people. also, they close between lunch & dinner from 2:30-5pm...and sometimes i dont get a chance to grab lunch until after 2:30...that drives me bananas! i think they should consider keeping it open during this time, and maybe just close the kid section...i bet they'd gain a whole new clientele of people that want the food but arent as kid friendly as others ;)
(3)
Quinn C.

A restaurant where you can ditch the kids, but it's not totally creepy and trashy? Perfect! While I love my baby cousin bunches, dinner with a kid is rarely fun. But when little ones get to toddle about, carry around plastic veggies and play with trains, they're quiet, calm and barley noticeable. Dinner success! Besides the fact that the bitties disappeared during dinner, the food was yummy, hearty and everything I hoped it would be.
(4)
Emily Z.

So yummy. Great place for a great meal even if you have "kids in tow". I wish every town had a place like this.
(5)
Wade L.

Everyone has had the experience: crying kid at a restaurant/movie/park/monster truck rally. It sucks. So restaurant FULL of kids? ...Actually, not bad at all. There was a general din, but nothing unlike any restaurant full of adults at a busy hour, and considerably quieter than any of about a million bar/grill places full of loud idiots at the bar. So in the noise department, nothing bad. The food itself was pretty great too. I had English Brown Ale Beef Stew (one of the day's specials) and I've got to say: the flavor was really carefully crafted. The flavor of the beer was utterly perfect in proportion to the meat's savory flavor and texture. Samples from my friends proved to be much the same: the food was creative, plentiful (my "stew" was something more like a "bowl entirely filled with meat, none of that wimpy brothy junk") and balanced. Kid-friendly isn't so much a suggestion as a presupposition: just about everyone there has kids. So if you demand an adult atmosphere, don't bother, you'll probably be annoyed. However, I'd rather go to Full Moon and be around a bunch of toddlers being toddlers (and being happy) than go to Chilis or something and listen to the kid in the hi-chair cry because he's not aloud to leave it.
(4)
Deepa C.

Josh and I didn't feel like cooking this morning, and since we were up so early, we actually had the chance to beat the brunch crowd. I had passed Full Moon several times on the way to Hi Rise and Wet Paint and thought it might be a good idea. And it was. It was empty, so service was prompt and attentive. The food was good - large portions with fruit and salad included. I liked the decor but noticed the play area in the corner. The few people that streamed in while we there there didn't have kids, but I could def see where this morning was going at Full Moon. After seeing that, I probably won't be back unless it is before 10am on a weekend. The coffee, however, was horrible. After stirring the sugar and milk in and licking the spoon, I almost gagged at the burnt, raw taste of the coffee. Also, the spoon still had crud crusted on. Bleh. So good location, cute decor, prompt service, big portions, bad coffee, toddler-centric, dirty dishes.
(3)
Sam G.

Excellent food in a kid-friendly environment!
(4)
Jordan V.

How many restaurants can you think of that are truly kid- AND adult-friendly? I can really think of... one. Baffled by bad reviews of the food, but then again, I've only been there once. Will definitely be back. Not a cheapo option, but reasonable for the quality, and a good "adult beverage" selection. We had the beet/orange/arugula/goat cheese salad, the spinach fettucine special, and the moroccan chicken thingie. All were delicious, and the service was prompt (on a Thursday night). I didn't notice any undue noise or bad behavior from the many adorable kids there. Sadly, our 2 year old was feeling under the weather and was only too happy to sit on the bench and listlessly eat beets. He never even saw the train table. Just figures this is the one night we could have taken him to Craigie On Main instead. Well, next time.
(5)
Ryan B.

Holy kid friendly! The wait staff are flirting with saint hood. Our fantastic server steeped on a wooden watermelon toy and it almost killed her BUT she was totally fine with it. Obviously one of the many cherub left it behind when they were distracted by their butter milk pancakes. The food was delicious and I strongly recommend this place for brunch! The menu was not huge but did cover all the hot items one would expect at brunch.
(4)
G K.

Yup...this place is packed with familes...lots of happy kids with happy parents. An amazingly fun place to eat with your family ........if you are between two years old and seven years old. Full Moon is a nice break for any parent that wants to take their munchkin or even your whole wild horde out for dinner. Good place...all the parents dining here would shrug off even the loudest tired child melt down The beer : Shortest beer list in New England. Either you like a darker beer or an IPA or you get nothing and you like it. Some weired ass beer snob loser created the beer menu here. The reality of beer, a pilsner or lighter beer is quite satisfying in the Summer months. A Corona or even a Bud would have been better than the warm Ipswich IPA that landed on our table. Tried the Sangria is was awful...try a glass first..do not order a pitcher. Mussels lathered with canned stewed tomatoes. These folks take delicious fresh mussels and dump them into an a bland stewed tomato bath. Yuck - Grilled shrimp special was delicious - The chicken fingers were a hit with our gang - Sorbet was great - Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was yum - 2 kids 2 adults $75.00 without the tip and including one beer/one sangria Great place for parents to take the kids, amazing service they really work well as a team to serve, follow-up and clear the table. A big thumbs down on the quality of the dinner meal. This kitchen has a great wait staff they need to rethink the meals ( maybe actually taste them) maybe even rethink the menu.
(2)
Jeremy K.

If you don't like kids, don't come to this restaurant. If you do, or have kids, this place is sent from some heavenly otherworld. The food is excellent, kids have fun, parents have a chance to talk, staff is great, and they have a great beer selection. Can't recommend this place highly enough. I've been to this place 5 or 6 times now and every time it's been excellent. When the family comes into town, we go here. When friends come in, we go here. It affords you the chance to socialize and no one feels neglected. Oh, the deserts are great too!
(5)
Dawn S.

Brunch w 3 mommas and 3 babies: great food, great staff, awesome toys for kids. Must go place for families!
(5)
Lyndsey C.

Food was really great... a little tight, as the place isn't huge, but it has a kid play area, which is fantastic when eating with the kids, as we get to relax a bit and not worry about the kids. And the food, drinks, etc.. were all very good and made fresh.
(4)
K C.

Little crammed and dark but the food is delish. Good options for brunch and dinner. Great location, tons of parking esply for Cambridge peeps. In fact I couldn't think of anything more quintessentially Cambridge or Huron Village to be specific- wholesome, authentic good with a global multi ethnic touch, open and welcoming for parents of all kinds and kids! Omg kids. Yes don't come here if you don't have/ like kids. But if you do there's no better place to grab a pork chops with apple butter and vino! Yum
(5)
Harvard P.

This restaurant is a breath of fresh air for parents and kids alike. When we first had kids, we thought that our days of eating out were over. Luckily, our son is quite accommodating and seems to have inherited a love for good food. Still, you can't help but feel guilty whenever your child leaves a mess on the floor, cries in the middle of dinner, or even needs a high chair. And upscale restaurants? Forget it. None of that even remotely applies for Full Moon. This restaurant has built their entire business model around serving families. They have a play area where kids of all ages can play. Like cars, like trains, like a fake kitchen? Check. Like drawing? Well, there's an entire wall when your child can draw on using chalk. And to top it off? The food is delicious! I ordered their special trout entree, which consisted of a deboned whole fish that was perfectly grilled. It was topped with some peppers, garlic, and tomato sauce. On the side was some green beans. The fish was tender, juicy, and meshed very well with the rest of the plat. Everything was seasoned exactly right. I couldn't believe that this was a "family" restaurant! Full Moon is definitely an upscale restaurant that gets it right.
(5)
Sean M.

All of the entrees we ordered were outstanding - VERY tasty!
(4)
Sandra S.

Had dinner with friends who have kids - this place is really for families with young kids who run wild here - not great for adult convos. Service was oddly lackadaisical and indifferent- they would take one persons order, for drinks, for example, and bring that order but no one else's. It took forever to serve all four of us. Once we got the food however it was uniformly good! The seafood stew was particularly well received, as was the pea ravioli.
(3)
Gonen M.

I think everyone pretty much covered how kid friendly Full Moon is, but it is also a great location for brunch for people who do not have kids. I personally do not mind kids playing and yelling around me while I eat. And I have to say, Full Moon is never too noisy. Portions are very large, food is good. Staff are very friendly. I recommend the toast with raspberry jam.
(4)
Matthew B.

They hit the spot. Unlike 99% of their target audience, my fiance and I dropped in sans children and right before they closed on a Saturday. Their turkey sandwich and wedge potato fries made the afternoon shine rainbows and happiness. If I did have little ones, I'd go there during regular hours and let them frolic around the playground they have setup in there. So, avoid rush hour unless you enjoy hanging out with children, because it's pretty much their jam. If you don't mind or you find an end-of-day, enjoy their kind staff, solid food and great location in the middle of rural-ish Cambridge (where I happen to be nearby).
(4)
April K.

Usually I dislike eating at restaurants with tons of screaming children, but I do appreciate the concept of a kid-friendly hot spot since we came with our little cousins. The tables are covered in drawing paper so the young ones can keep entertained with a cup of crayons. There is also a play area in the back. If you aren't kid-friendly, I would suggest going elsewhere. However, their brunch is quite good. I got the pulled pork omelette. The portions were huge, and it came with a side of crispy home fries, salad, and cantaloupe. My little cousin ordered off the kids' menu and got the pancakes that could have an adult. She ate them quickly without even needing syrup and enjoyed them a lot. The service was also very attentive. It wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon.
(4)
Albert K.

Very kid friendly brunch spot. They were also SUPER attentive on refilling coffees and bringing decaf. A few of our party members came very late (like 40-60 minutes late and yes, our group was upset), but they were very accommodating with the changes in the # of people, and their tardiness. The omelette was absolutely delicious and very filling. The potatoes, salad, and fruit combined are very heavy. I was unable to finish the whole meal. The chicken salad is also enormous. Their portions here are very generous, and I'd be glad to go back. There are kids running all over the place, which adds an amazing touch to make it a family restaurant.
(4)
Jolene S.

The best place to come have dinner if there are children in your party. Have your lemonade and tea while drawing on the table (paper table cover) and waiting for supper--fresh arugula and beet salad or nachos with black beans and cheese. Great tasting food, excellent service and the happy chaos that dining with kids brings--embrace it all at Full Moon.
(5)
Eyal Z.

If you have little kids this place needs to be on your radar. Its a relatively upscale restaurant with a twist. Its super kid friendly. Crayons on the tables, a play area. The place smells like a fine blend of goat cheese and diapers. A posh parent's dream come true. Oh yeah, the food is damn good and the portions are hefty. I love their omelets and pulled pork sandwiches.
(5)
Francesca R.

I've only been a parent in the UK, where taking your kid with you to eat before 6pm, anywhere, is pretty much totally fine. I was aghast when I came to visit 1.5 years ago, my 5-month-old in tow, and found my beloved hometown so unwelcoming to us. So color me delighted to find this wee spot in (of course) Cambridge, where toddlers are welcome and accommodated for, while there caretakers can sit and eat actually good food and drink an adult beverage. If you don't like kids, please don't give this place a low rating based on that. That's like me going to Hooters and giving it one star for objectifying women. I'd literally have to be an idiot to willingly go to Hooters when it's plain as day what they are about (please draw your own conclusions about those complaining about Full Moon for being kid-friendly). I'll grant you, Full Moon isn't quite as obvious that it's essentially fine dining for those with toddlers, but it's 100% obvious when you walk in. For god's sake, 99% of the Boston Metro area is tailored to the young and hip, but believe it or not, those with children still enjoy going out in public and enjoying a nice meal! Let us have this!
(5)
Kimberly L.

Wow, what an amazing family breakfast place! I read about Full Moon on Yelp and also reviews on Google and I had to try it. This place was wonderful. When you first walk in you are greeted like a regular. Smiles and hellos for everyone not just you the grown up but the kids also. We were seated by the play area, it was myself and my three kids, 2 girls 61/2 and a very rambunctious 3 year old boy. Mt reaction great the closer the better, the kids when they saw they could play were so excited. My son immediately began to play with the train table and my daughters begin to draw with crayons on the paper tablecloths (I love paper tablecloths). I felt very comfortable sitting and ordering while my son played with trains, pretend food and trucks. My girls went over and joined him happily and there was no fighting because there was plenty for them to share. The food was good, big portions and tasty. My kids are not big eaters and I could've just ordered one kids meal for them to share. The kids meal had 3 large pancakes, bacon and fruit. If your kids are good eaters I would still think for three kids 2 orders would be enough. I did get an additional side of bacon because my kids love bacon. I got a breakfast sandwich I wish I could remember the name. It was eggs, cheddar and bacon on a bagel and it was way better than what I make at home. It came with fruit and home fries, the home fries were also delicious little squares puffs of potatoes and nothing was burnt all fresh and yummy. The food all came out very fast also. The service was wonderful, everyone was so nice, so happy and smiling the whole time. They treated my kids as people instead of nuisances like some so called family places. We went at around 9:30 on a Saturday and it was not busy we had no problem being seated. My kids after they ate a little then enjoyed writing all over the large chalk board wall that was behind us. No one minded them standing on the benches to be able to draw and many complimented them on their work. My daughter Kayla said "This is the most wonderful breakfast place ever. We are never going anywhere else to eat breakfast, only here" Like I said my kids are picky and they were very happy to eat and to be able to play just like at home. Thank you Full Moon, you lived up to your womderful reviews and this LynchMob will definetly be back.
(5)
Margaret A.

This place completely gets it! The owner is beyond charming (kept checking in on us) and the food was delicious, flavorful and well portioned. We were seated at a table near the front, above which was an incredibly layered and textured painting we were told was done by Julian Frigo. We had a great experience. The wait staff was attentive and the food arrived promptly after ordering. After lunch we walked around the area and found some great shops, among them the Bryn Mawr Bookstore, Half Crown Furniture, and Formaggio Kitchen. Couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
(5)
Yucong Z.

I come here for lunch about once every two months. Food is good, atmosphere is family/children oriented (the tablecloth is a giant sheet of paper -- and crayons are provided too!). Would definitely recommend as a lunch spot!
(3)
Sean M.

Perfect for a kid friendly restaurant that actually has good food/beer for the adults!
(5)
Karim P.

Disappointed. Full Moon has an area in the back that is kid friendly. Parents let their little ones play (nicely, as per rules on the blackboard) without fear of being ostracized. But is it a "good" place to bring kids? This is arguable. Catering to families, we were hoping Full Moon would offer a children's menu beyond the standard hot dog, plain pasta, ch pizza/quesadilla and chicken fingers. It didn't. Kids will (eventually) eat what's in front of them and restaurants are a way to try new things. Our seven year old ordered the fish tacos off the adult menu for $20. Unfortunately the fish smelled a bit funky. Big flop. The little brother had chicken fingers and fries- it was on the menu and on other kids plates. He ate them I didn't try. I had the seafood stew in coconut milk which had a fair bit of seafood but it had none of the lemongrass and other South Asian flavors I expected. I found it bland. The seafood was not funky. My wife had the pernil Cubano which she liked. I tried it and it was good. Part of the disappointment was that I found it dirty. Would it have been so difficult to wipe down the tables? Ours was sticky. The children's play area has seen better days as well. I was happy when my kids washed their hands. Both the bathrooms and entire restaurant could use a remodel. The food took a relatively long time to come of the kitchen, which is not an issue, but there was almost a 7-8 minute delay between the adult dishes and chicken fingers. Super casual is ok but putting food in front of the adults before their kids does not simplify the parenting equation. In the end, if you have very young children (preschool or younger) and need to eat out, this is an option where you can shell out a fair sum of money and not fret over kids acting their age. It's not a hipster place and is very very casual. But I'm not convinced that it's a place I want to return to, with or without my kids.
(2)
Amy G.

Food was terrible. I got the sirloin and not only was it not cooked properly, I felt like I was eating salt. The food was way overpriced and I took a couple bites of my steak and told them I was not a fan and they still made me pay half for it. My husband got the fettuccine and the pasta was not fully cooked. It tasted like you were chewing on cardboard. My son got the pizza and it was also gross. He would not eat it. It was like a really bad frozen pizza. Not sure how this place is still in business. Would not recommend. Great idea, poor execution.
(1)
Jonny C.

If you are complaining about the kid factor in this place, you seriously need to just call it a life and jump in front of the nearest red line train. This is literally the ONLY venue where kids are encouraged to wreak managed havoc and their parents are able to consume an actual meal, with a glass of wine without feeling the hatred and ire of fellow diners. Food is standard new American with a nod to fusion- I have had the steak and the Thai fish stew and have sampled the mezze and a chicken dish. All have been middle of the road or better, and while that is typically not quite enough to bring me back, the fact that there is an open concept play area for kiddos, and a tolerance of maniacism is. Definitely an interesting night out for the parents: real food, real drinks, in a real space- plus the perks of a play ground. (for those of you from the West Coast, think Giggles 'N Hugs scaled down)
(3)
Matt M.

Highly recommended, particularly for brunch. I've visited Full Moon a couple times now and I can't say enough good things about it. The service has been great and the food is amazing- both in terms of value and outright deliciousness. I had the pulled pork omelet which was fantastic. My friend had the huevos rancheros which was also great. While $12 for an omelet may sound like a lot, the portions are massive and of great quality. Come here for breakfast and you'll want to skip lunch. Also, if you're into the whole boozy brunch thing, they have a small, but well-done offering of craft beers at $6, which is reasonable. As other reviewers noted, the place is absolutely filled with young children. I could see how this could get a little annoying for those without kids, but the service is so great and the food so tasty, it totally makes up for it.
(5)
Gregory R.

The food is decent (nothing spectacular), but the existence of a train table and other toys allows for some quiet adult time while your little ones are playing nearby. The service is good, also.
(4)
Paul C.

Good food Good for families.
(3)
Tucker L.

Best nachos I've had in my life. My eardrums required me to ask for a quiet table away from the play area, which was fortunately doable, as there was plenty of room in the quiet section on a weekday night. There were so many nachos I had to take half of them home.
(5)
Anthony L.

I came without a child, but they insisted I take one that they had in the back. It had a gravy stain on it, but it was the lunch hour, so I figured who cared? We ordered from the brunch menu and the pulled pork omelette was very tasty. Top-grade kitchen. I would have to think this place hits the mark over Chuck-ee Cheese. The children were not overly loud, and enjoying the toys. I saw a couple of people who had also come without kids and who were settling for the house urchins. It worked. We will be back for breakfast soon. We'd be sooner if we could bring the pup in a stroller and pass her off as a child.
(4)
Apolinaras S.

What is it with all those here whining in their reviews about kids at Full Moon? I bet you will go to Children's Museum and complain about all those kids there. This is NOT a hipster brunch joint. It is NOT for those without kids. Wife and I can take our daughter to almost any restaurant. Not everyone is that lucky. Kids are kids. You were one too and if you are whining in your reviews for Full Moon, likely you were that annoying loudmouth stealing toys from others. We went there, because our friends are still learning how to deal with a kid in a restaurant, so this venue is great! Food - I'd give it 4 stars. There is enough diversity on the menu and ingredients are of good quality. Beverages - very nice selection of beer and wine. Reasonably priced. Prices - OK, maybe there is an additional 10% mark-up. But what other restaurant you don't have to worry about drinks ending up on the floor or pile of napkins shredded to bits. Extra service costs extra. Don't like it? It is not your place.
(5)
P H.

Great food. Kid friendly. Food comes out fast which is great when you are eating with little ones. Nice beers too. Give it a try
(5)
Theodore Y.

This place was made for parents to bring their munchkins and let them run wild. So if you're looking for a child-free brunch joint, this is not it! To all those who reviewed negatively because of its kid-friendliness, get over it. It's like asking if 'water is wet'?. There's a friggin play pen and crayons at the table, of course there are gonna be crazy kids here! Food is generous and comes with a nice side of fruit / salad. Wait staff always friendly.
(4)
Janka L.

pros *three (!) poached eggs cooked perfectly *hot cocoa as sweet as my childhood (with whipped cream of course) *crayons to color! cons -grilled bread soggy - should be a side -loaded with children (though a frathouse is still more childish than brunch at Full Moon) -prices
(3)
Sam E.

This place has everything parents with young children are looking for: 1. Beer 2. Children's play area 3. Diverse and tasty menu (the gazpacho rules!) 4. Beer! People who come here and complain about the freely roaming packs of kids need to suck a bag of Richards.
(5)
Sarah P.

A child's paradise. If you have kids, this is a solid 5 stars... a small play room in the back, incredibly fast service, quality well-priced food, and a place that can easily accommodate large groups. If you don't have kids, I'd go somewhere else. I went for Sunday brunch and was in the minority of tables that didn't come toddler-toting. The up-side: all tables come with crayons so you can let your inner child have play time.
(3)
Ashley L.

People. THIS PLACE IS FOR KIDS! Not a young couple on a date, not a spot for brunch for you and your gal pals. That's the concept - parents get a great meal while the kids are entertained. A night out without having to hire a sitter - brilliant! I am never disappointed, our family loves the atmosphere, the food, and the service.
(5)
ToLga O.

Great place to have unpretentious good food. I don't recommend for dinner between 6pm-830pm unless you have kids. Great place to go with other couples that have kids. Haven't had a single bad dish there during my 6+ visits.
(4)
Thaila S.

Thank goodness a place like this exists! With a small toddler, we often don't venture out to restaurants (even though our son is generally well behaved). At Full Moon, you can eat great food AND not worry if your child is a little noisy. The space is clean, the wait staff are very friendly, the owner is very sweet and charming, and the food is great. I especially appreciate that this isn't just a place where you can bring the kids but the food is crappy. On the contrary, the food was wholesome, delicious, and came quickly (always a plus when you have a hungry toddler wanting lunch!). Between having brunch here and going to Imagine (the play space down the street) afterwards, my family had a very fun Saturday. Highly highly recommend, especially for parents with young children.
(5)
CJ M.

Had dinner here yesterday after a 7 hour drive from Quebec City to Boston, perfect place for the kids. They were able to run around while we had a great comfort food dinner. FYI: one mac and cheese plate will easily feed 2 toddlers.
(4)
Karyn V.

My boyfriend and I drive past Full Moon all the time and are always saying, "We need to go there for breakfast some day!" Two years later, we finally made the stop for breakfast. The menu looked fantastic and we ended up ordering the huevos rancheros with fried eggs, grilled chorizo sausage, black beans, chipotle salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo and housemade tortilla chips ($12) and fruit cup ($3) and sausage ($2) since Full Moon didn't offer too many gluten-free options. The food was disappointing and was average at best. Would I go back here? I would never go back here for the food; however, if I had small children, I would probably be eating breakfast here every weekend. The restaurant itself seems to have been made for parents who want a small break from their children by offering a huge area for kids to run around and play with a child-sized kitchen allowing parents to spend some quality one-on-one time without having to hire a babysitter. And, I think this concept works wonderfully for this specific customer base. Out of everyone who was eating that morning, my boyfriend and I were the only patrons who didn't come with small children. So, if you have small children at home, visit Full Moon for some okay food but more importantly a fun play experience for your child and quality "alone time" with your spouse.
(3)
Avi G.

I just love going here with my wife and our 19 month old daughter. Our daughter loves the play area, I like the menu and the food a lot, and we all have a great time.
(5)
Jennifer W.

Excellent service and food. The portions are huge! I went for lunch. I ordered soup and a turkey sandwich. My girlfriend and I could have split the sandwich. I will go back!
(4)
HyunJoo K.

Love this place! Well. . . love this place for a nice brunch with kids running around! I met up with my sister, nephew, and friends for some good brunchin''. The worry free environment for my nephew to go run around and play allowed for the adults to chit chat and enjoy a good meal. Yes, plenty of kids running, talking, making noises with toys, etc, but it didn't really phase me as I ate and chatted. I actually got the kids meal with the choco pancakes, sausage (I had to get extra order of sausage), and fruit. MMMMM!!! And then I ate a part of my sister's meal ... green eggs and ham! yummy! And, I did eat half of a friend's plate ... the huevos rancheros which was egg-cellent! Prices are very reasonable, and the place allows me to feel casual and easy going (I guess esp when there are just as many kids than adults!) :)
(5)
Sishab S.

I have tried many different dishes here, all very tasty and in good portions. Perfect place for families with young kids, might be too noisy if you don't have kids with you. Last night, we had 1 soup + 1 salad + 1 main dish + 1 kid's meal + 1 dessert + 3 soft drinks with tax and gratuity came up to $65. The only thing I don't like about Full Moon is their ventilation system. Specially in the evening, there is a heavy smell of burnt/grilled meat everywhere in the entire restaurant.
(4)
Marie C.

Part of me has to agree with Mark S's brunch review: this would be a challenging place to brunch at sans kids..it's just because it's so darn kid-friendly..meaning there will be occasional shrieks, thrown food (our younger son chucked some pre-chewn food at the lady at the adjacent table), dropped crayons, and general mayhem. That said - if you have kids, this place is THE place to go for a meal..now I'm not sure how it is at other meals -- possibly lunch & dinner are less crowded with families, so check out other reviews for that info., we just went during brunch. The food was great: Iggy's bread, imaginative pairings, lunch and breakfast offerings, and lots of coffee circulating. I had the smoked turkey sandwich with greens -- really good, and others had omelets, which were tasty. The kids menu comes with fruit, and is generous - if you have smaller kids, it would easily work to split a kid's meal. The service was very efficient and friendly, and there is a nice play area for kids, books, crayons, two bathrooms with changing tables, and buckets of toys that you're welcome to borrow at the table for your kids. Thank you to the staff and owners for making this a special place for families..it was the first place we've visited in a long time (that wasn't Friendly's) where we truly felt welcomed with the kids..
(4)
Darren B.

Place was recommended to us by friends with kids. It was described as a kid-friendly place where kids can get a bucket full of toys, where they can color on the butcher-paper covered table and where there was a nice little kids play area. It was all that and more. The food was excellent. Quality was great, especially compared to other "kid friendly places". It was nice not having to eat food drenched in grease. We came here for our anniversary, because we couldn't get a babysitter and overall had a very pleasant experience. Our six year old wasn't a huge fan of the ambience, since she thought that the toys were for little kids (although she loved the mac and cheese), but everyone else including our three year old had a great time. It is a little pricey, but for special occasions, or on those evenings when you don't feel like listening to your kids complain, and you don't want your little one's crawling over you, it's a great place. The dinner rush during the weekend is brisk. They get parties through at a good pace. The wait staff was attentive but they seemed a little over-taxed. They didn't come around too much. Considering the prices on the menu, free drink refills would have been welcome.
(4)
Mark S.

Absolutely DO NOT go here if you dont have kids!!!!! We went for "Brunch" which was a breakfast menu plus two sandwiches...if your going to do Brunch, please include the lunch portion as well! The food was ok. But seriously...DONT GO IF YOU DONT HAVE KIDS!!!
(2)
K P.

Fine if judged as a decent neighborhood place. A nightmare thanks to the parents who allow their kids to run around the restaurant, yell at the table or combine the two by running around while yelling. This place is very kid-friendly with a play area but the parents abuse that by letting their kids run wild. Horrible.
(1)
Jamie M.

Full Moon is two blocks from our house. Pre-kid, we enjoyed dinner here about once a month. Once our kid came, this place was a lifesaver and suddenly we were eating here at least once a week! It's only 2-blocks from our home, the menu is relatively diverse and has healthy options, it's locally owned, the play area is pretty sweet, and I don't have to feel bad if my child is having an "off" day and thus may not sport her perfect manners. The healthy soups and salads are perfect for me, my hubs always enjoys his meal, and the hummus plate paired with a bowl of melon and oranges is the perfect meal for our toddler :)
(5)
Lisa M.

This place is the answer to every foodie mom's prayer: 100% kid-friendly and the food is still great. I'd love to see different permutations of this business model on every block. Why should McDonald's be the only restaurant with a play area? Oh Starbucks, please get the memo! We had the black bean soup, the tuna melt and the omlette of the day (pulled pork, black beans, salsa, etc). All were excellent. Prices were a bit steep but we'll each get another meal out of the leftovers. Now I do have to chuckle at the review below, by John C. I know exactly what he's talking about when he refers to the "beatnik soccer moms" but man, you really know you're in Boston when "beatnik" and "soccer mom" are anything less than mutually exclusive.
(4)
Jennifer N.

If you don't have a 6 year old child, there's no reason to eat here. And 6 is key. We took my partner's 8 year old, and he was offended by the surplus of toys. Oh, and the food isn't that good either.
(2)
Gina H.

A Great Restaurant where you don't have to worry about your child/children getting bored. A great menu range from Brunch to dinner provides many choices as the kids meals serve up a side of fresh fruit and carrot sticks as accompaniments. My daughter got the polenta and green beans, which I think is a healthy meal compared to many other restaurants we have gone to, and I ordered the Salmon with a tomato and olive citrus coulis served with white beans. I also had a sangria which was sub-par. During the meal My daughter definitely wanted to play every time she saw another child playing (this may cause a problem for some children/parents during the dinner time). I will say that I felt very comfortable just letting her roam free in the play area ( she is 16months) you could see the play area from just about every table in the room and I was able to run over if I needed to. I will warn that around 5pm when we got there the place was packed with kids so if you want to have a more intimate family time or even a quiet dinner with a friend, go after 7pm. There most likely wont be many kids out after 7pm!
(4)
John C.

I used to go here frequently for lunch, but got fed up. The place caters to the wealthy soccer moms who live in the surrounding fresh pond area. Personally, I loved coming here for lunch with all the screaming kids because I love kids and it makes the place really warm and homey. Unfortunately the menu is too avante garde for me. It is wierd, left-wing stuff like "curried chicken salad with raisins & toasted walnuts over greens" so you kind of have to search to find something normal unless you are a beatnik soccer mom in which case you will love the menu. I liked to go for the bagel and cream cheese with lox. This went pretty well, but then things went bad a year or two ago. They started using some really cheap salmon. Once I got it and the salmon was like solid gristle. Also, they stopped using real cream cheese and started using this cheap oil-based "cheese" that was like the margarine version of cream cheese. When I pay $15 for a sandwich I expect to get premium ingredients, not cheap food service crap, so I stopped going.
(2)
Chris P.

Just perfect for families with kids. There couldn't be an easier way to have a nice meal, while keeping the kids entertained. Good food and drink, and a great time!
(5)
Sandra V.

I went here on my first night in Cambridge. I didn't know it was considered "kid friendly," and because we went for dinner on a Tuesday night, there were only a couple of kids there. I can imagine that weekends must be a nightmare, however, thankfully we were spared the madness that must be Sunday brunch. The decor was nice and inviting, especially the little window booth in which we were seated. And yes, we did take advantage of the crayons and butcher paper on the table. Who says kids have all the fun? For starters, we split the nachos. The chips must have been house-made, 'cause they were pillowy and oh-so-delicious. This was quite possibly the best part of the meal. I ordered the mussels with Portugese chorizo in tomato-cumin stew. I would say it was pretty good. The dish was very hardy and I could not finish the whole thing. This is a shame, 'cause mussels don't make good leftovers. My friend ordered her usual, the penne puttanesca, which was well prepared with just enough spice. For dessert, we split the chocolate pudding cake, which was just alright. It could have been a little more chocolate-y, in my opinion. If I lived in the Boston area, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it is good for what it is: a nice, kid-friendly, neighborhood joint. And there's nothing wrong with that.
(3)
Local E.

Just one thing: why does a kid-friendly restaurant NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS? For example, I was refused reservations on Mother's Day. This is ironic for a kid's place, no? People on line out along the street, with little kids? Otherwise, I'm in agreement with the other reviews here. I recommend this as a now-and-then stop to see friends with toddlers - not so much for the food.
(2)
Jennifer A.

I've been here a few times and enjoyed it. It's noisy, but extremely child friendly, which is a plus. If you are tired of taking your kids to places like the Rainforest Cafe and Friendlys and don't mind paying a little extra, the place is great. Very warm feeling with upscale, unique cafe style food. There is even a little section walled off for those without kids. Beer and wine are served. I had the special, which was spaghetti ragu with bolognese sauce and parmesan. So good. The husband had sweet italian sausage with roasted vegetables and polenta cake. Both were nicely portioned and very tasty. We finished it off by splitting a slice of their warm chocolate pudding cake. Not as good as I would have hoped, but it was still chocolaty and moist. I think next time I would try the fresh fruit crisp. All of the food tasted fresh and came with warm crusty french bread. I would go back, but probably only with kids or people with children. However, the indie rock soundtrack and the fact that you could color on the tables, though, didn't make those of us without kids feel out of place. :-)
(4)
David M.

I really don't understand what happened here. This is a beautiful restaurant with ok staff, and am amazing menu. But, once the food comes, you're left wondering "what happened?" Both of our dishes were fairly expensive for a lunch, and really didn't deliver on creativity or flavor. The ingredients were fresh (though the avocado was hard and flavorless)I ordered a quesadilla. The mozzarella they used didn't have a lot of flavor, the tortilla was what you'd expect from Shaws. The Salsa was great... All in all, an awesome idea in a great location, and maybe one day they'll have this place up to par. Until someone drags me back saying they love it, I'll skip it.
(2)
Jen C.

My parents and I recently stayed walking distance from this little gem and we had wonderful meal! Our first day in the neighborhood we were strolling along the cute businesses surrounding the cafe and decided to stop in...Even though it was definitely kid friendly we didn't experience the bratty, misbehaved kids that can come along with places that encourage kids, instead we saw a place that welcomed playing together in a kid corner and chalk for the walls and crayons for the tables.( Which I made my own masterpiece;)) No screaming, no crying and most importantly no messes! I saw a well trained staff, a clean dining room, a fresh menu and a great window booth! My mom and I both had the steak with fries and arugula salad which made us both roll our eyes in the back of our heads!!! So delicious!! The bleu cheese butter was awesome!!! My dad had the pulled pork in a latin style which was good.( We live just hours from the border so we may be just a tad bias) All in all we had a great time and left with full bellies!! We would definitely make this a regular spot if we lived in the neighborhood but since we don't we'll have to visit next time!
(4)
Michael G.

I got the "Nacho" edition of Yelp! today, and one place was left off. Full Moon in Huron Village in Cambridge is the only place I've found in the Boston area that has flour-tortilla nachos. Black beans galore, salsa, sour cream, guac, all piled on thick, flaky, tasty, fried flour tortillas. I love other nachos, but corn really does a number on me, and these are an amazing alternative. Lunch/dinner only (Unless you can beg them for brunch). And now that I've started, the huevos rancheros that are usually on offer for weekend brunch - YUM! I also get the turkey sandwich, and while it is delicious, I think if Full Moon roasted their own turkey instead of buying deli-turkey, it would be even better. I am not giving a full 5 stars because the waitstaff is... a little disinterested as a general rule. I understand if you're busy, but I don't want to feel rushed at my table because you're in the weeds. I got the salmon for dinner once, and while the fish itself was DELICIOUS and perfectly cooked, I found the dressing on the mixed green salad to be oddly flavorless and uninteresting. As a last little mention: If you've got kids, this a great place to take them. If you're not that into kids, you may want to avoid Sunday brunch because they are EVERYwhere. Personally, I like kids, so it isn't an issue, but Sundays are not quiet. It's a great set-up: casual, relaxed (for the most part), simple, and clean (in spite of the kids). Remember: The nachos, muchachos!
(4)
Sira D.

Picture the scene: New Years day, the adults hung over, two six year olds who had been up until midnight and eaten enough sugar to kill an older person, everybody up earlier than they wanted to be. Enter, Full Moon to save us all. I'm not a parent myself, so I probably wouldn't come to Full Moon on my own, but my friends who have kids live just around the corner and Full Moon was our chosen New Years morning recovery area. The kids played happily and the adults ate amazing food and, yes, babies were screaming from every direction, but that was okay, because it meant we could let the kids run wild and not worry about them disturbing others. I may not want to spend much time here myself, but I am happy that place like this exists, if only because it means that fewer screaming children will be in the places I DO like.
(4)
Andrew W.

We were a party of 5, two of whom are kids. We all liked our food: mussels/chorizo for me. Service was good until we were forgotten at the end and I had to take the bill up to the register to pay. We will certainly return.
(5)
Anna S.

This is a great restaurant if you have small children, and are willing to spend a pretty large sum of money for a good meal. If you don't have children, however, this restaurant may seem a bit noisy because there is a children's play area were the kids tend to get loud. Sometimes, if you go late enough, it is decent though. Also, go on weekdays, when the kids go to bed earlier.
(4)
Robert Z.

WARNING: If you do not have little kids, if you don't like little kids, DO NOT GO TO FULL MOON. This means you, elderly Cambridge lady who mutters under her breath and heads for the door when we arrive on Sunday morning, two-year-olds in tow. This means you, hipster kids who are still a good decade away from breeding. This is not the restaurant for you. For those with young 'uns in the house, read on. Remember those days when you and your s.o. used to go out for a leisurely brunch, shooting the breeze with your pals and drinking 5 or 6 cups of coffee while lingering over the Sunday paper? if you're now the proud parents of a toddler, Full Moon offers the best (only?) chance to relive those memories. Full Moon appeals to the parents-and-kids crowd just like a good old Bugs Bunny epsiode, mixing adult goodies in with good kid fun. For the kids, there's a train table, a play kitchen, and heaping handfuls of dollies, dinosaurs, toy cars and robots (oh yeah, and some of the best mac 'n cheese around). For adults, there's BEER and WINE, as well as a delicious selection of appetizers and entrees. Imagine savoring a mimosa and a tasty pulled-pork omelette, while your offspring run around the place like crazed animals -- and nobody bats an eye! Top tip: if possible, snag the table in the corner by the train table. That way, you can have a commanding view of the restaurant, while keeping one eye trained on the little ones to watch out for the odd tantrum.
(4)
Lisa M. K.

Let me be another Yelper to point out the obvious: FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY, IF YOU DON'T HAVE KIDS OR DON'T LIKE DINING WITH KIDS, PLEASE DON'T EAT HERE AND / OR DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT ALL THE KIDS. This restaurant is geared towards families and children. You would sound like a complete tool if you were complaining about the presence of kids dining at Chuck E Cheese or Bugaboo. Same rule applies here. Thank you. This place is a godsend for parents. The food is decent, there is beer and wine and the fact your kids are welcome and can enjoy themselves while you are dining in an otherwise adult atmosphere is a glorious thing. I have probably eaten here 10 times and the menu changes frequently which I like. There are always great specials. Most of the time, I have gotten great-to-good meals here Maybe twice, I would say it was so-so. I might have given it 5 stars if it weren't for this lack of consistency. The kids' menu is great - nice variety, good value. And it is served with carrot sticks, celery and/or fruit. No processed or fried crap. We've always had great service. The tables are paper-covered with a container of crayons at every table so drawing and doodling are encouraged. And there is a large play area to one side of the restaurant with a wide variety of well-used toys for little ones. I find Full Moon a very comfortable place to have a meal and hang out for a bit. It can be chaotic, it can be loud but it is a lot of fun. And an addendum to some of the previous reviews: I am one of many happily middle class people who live in Cambridge, have a job and have kids. It is a funny stereotype but I do get a little tired of those who assume everyone in Cambridge with a kid is a rich, annoying, stay-at-home soccer mom who totes their kid around in a giant stroller. Many/most of us are not that person.
(4)
Jenee M.

Awesome place if you have kids!! We stopped here after a long drive from Quebec City and we were so happy to find a place where we could eat and let our two toddlers run around. Large portions and the food is good!
(4)
Brian C.

This is a place for parents and young children. Don't bother if you don't fit into this description. It's a cute place with a good variety of decent food, but the sheer cacophony of the children will make this place unappealing to most. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I felt the food could have been a bit better for the price. It was solid, but it just didn't sing. My wife described the salmon as "fishy". I had the pre-fab tapas, and they were good but, again, didn't floor me. In our case, the children playing distracted our kid from actually eating much. He's young, and is more interested in what every other kid is doing. Where the place shines is that you don't really have to feel bad if your kid screams or drops a lot of food on the floor. They're used to it. There's definitely a place for that.
(3)
Jace F.

I wasn't expecting this place to be so good.. not that I was expecting it to be bad at all, but I guess I was very pleasantly surprised. I had the nachos, then had the eggplant parm which was some of the best I've ever had..and the bread that came along with it was awesomely grilled. My only complaint is that there weren't very many vegetarian entrees. That would open up the already wonderful menu a lot. Sort of along those lines.. I've been eating at a lot of certified green restaurants and I know that one of the things that the Green Restaurant Association does is helps restaurants come up with more sustainable food choices, among other things.
(4)
Mila P.

It's a solid, kid-friendly place. I came here for a late lunch, just me and my book. The service is good, the food is good...it's all good.
(3)
Vanilla P.

I'm taking my toddler here from now on when I want to go out to lunch. She hollered, she dropped crayons, and she cheered when the other kids ran by. I chopped up her food, ate my meal, and paid without worrying what other diners thought... For the first time in 16 months. It was a real treat. The food? My husband got chicken tacos, which we both liked a lot. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries. Both plates were huge servings, so we couldn't finish either. The burger was a decent burger - not anything I'd reorder.
(4)
Rafa R.

A great place. They're always doing interesting things with their menu, and the staff are so friendly. Until our recent move to CA my partner and I would often find ourselves here for a leisurely breakfast on a Saturday or Sunday. We don't have kids but we didn't mind the kid-friendly atmosphere and noise level. I will never forget one delicious breakfast I had here. It was so yummy I copied down the name: fried eggs over chipotle corn meal pancakes with fresh-corn-black-bean-red-pepper salsa, sour cream & guacamole. Uyuyuy! This is a great place for dinner, too, and it's much quieter at dinnertime.
(5)
Kristina D.

Went here with my friend Andy after he moved to the Huron Village neighborhood. 1) The pulled pork omelette with sour cream, black beans, and pico de gallo is a party in my mouth! 2) Crayons, paper tablecloths and a toy area delight the munchkins who come with their in-need-of-a-brunch parents. 3) Crayons and paper tablecloths delight even jaded HGSE students even if they are not brave enough to test out the toy area. 4) Various lemonades effectively quench summer-morning thirst.
(4)
Adrienne T.

Well, my three friends and I have no kids, and we still dared to try this place early one Sunday morning. Note, I said we went early, like when they first opened. We were the only ones there, and a couple with a baby still in one of those car seat thingys. Food was actually good. Service was pleasant and fast. By the time we finished, a table of at least 6 little wild hellians had been seated along with the grandparents and parents. Those monsters were LOUD. As we were leaving, we saw no less than 3 cars pulling up, and children got out of ALL of them. I think we left just in time. Wouldn't go back here until we have kids. You can get food this good and MUCH better elsewhere. Is there another establishment that will tolerate children like this- I don't think so, not in Boston, anyway.
(3)
Lisa G.

Years later and we still love it! The food continues to be fab. The noise is regrettable, really echo-y when the kids get wound up, but worth it if you have a small child to get through the meal. So, if noise is a factor, just remember to show up just as they open. Makes a huge difference. I love how flexible and patient the staff is. For folks who have to work in a cacophony of noise all day, they are patient and eager to help. Well done!
(5)
margaret b.

Love it. When there for the first time tonight with some friends. I brought my 3 year old and one of my friends bought her 1.5 year old. The atmosphere here is fantastic, as long as you're ok with 100 insane children running around. The food is delicious and I thought the waitstaff was awesome. I could and probably will eat here over and over again. The prices are a little high, which is the only reason I'm not giving it a full 5 stars.
(4)
Amy H.

I'm sad to see some mixed reviews for this place, because for what it sets out to do, it is a 5 start proposition. Note to those without children: DON'T GO! This restaurant is created specifically for those of us who can't eat at the places we really want to eat because we have toddlers. Toddlers are insane. I repeat, if you don't want to be surrounded by screaming toddlers, DO NOT GO! That being said, as a parent of a 15 mo. old who loves to throw food, this place is a beacon of hope in my life. Not only do they have crayons on the table, but the waitress brought my son a bucket of small toys to dump and put back. They also have a train table and lots of books. So wonderful. Plus, when my son shrieked because he didn't want a bite of pasta, no big deal....because everyone else there had crazy kids too. And to top it all off, the food is really good. Plus they have alcohol. And most parents of toddlers need their alcohol at the end of the day. The owners of this place are geniuses, and we will be loyal to Full Moon until our son learns his table manners.
(5)
Schae K.

i really give this a 3.5 ...sometimes a gal needs a half! the food here is really good...seriously i really have enjoyed their sandwiches, salads - everything! iggy's bread, quality and largly local ingredients. most lunch items come with choice of fries or greens, and i love that they dress their greens delicately with lemon juice & olive oil...super yum. their chicken tacos are delish, and they always have good specials (on my last visit, a crab & avocado salad which i happilly put in my face!) i once had a bread pudding here which i remember being totally delicious too... i love the chalkboard walls & cozy atmosphere. the staff is friendly.....but if you dont have kids, or arent accustomed to kid noisiness, it can be a bit distracting at times. i try to get a table in the teenie tiny section to the left when you walk in, there are just a few small tables over there, but it's usually kid-free lol. but i mean, it's not bad - i like kids, but i can see how it can be a bit too much for some people. also, they close between lunch & dinner from 2:30-5pm...and sometimes i dont get a chance to grab lunch until after 2:30...that drives me bananas! i think they should consider keeping it open during this time, and maybe just close the kid section...i bet they'd gain a whole new clientele of people that want the food but arent as kid friendly as others ;)
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Quinn C.

A restaurant where you can ditch the kids, but it's not totally creepy and trashy? Perfect! While I love my baby cousin bunches, dinner with a kid is rarely fun. But when little ones get to toddle about, carry around plastic veggies and play with trains, they're quiet, calm and barley noticeable. Dinner success! Besides the fact that the bitties disappeared during dinner, the food was yummy, hearty and everything I hoped it would be.
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Emily Z.

So yummy. Great place for a great meal even if you have "kids in tow". I wish every town had a place like this.
(5)
Wade L.

Everyone has had the experience: crying kid at a restaurant/movie/park/monster truck rally. It sucks. So restaurant FULL of kids? ...Actually, not bad at all. There was a general din, but nothing unlike any restaurant full of adults at a busy hour, and considerably quieter than any of about a million bar/grill places full of loud idiots at the bar. So in the noise department, nothing bad. The food itself was pretty great too. I had English Brown Ale Beef Stew (one of the day's specials) and I've got to say: the flavor was really carefully crafted. The flavor of the beer was utterly perfect in proportion to the meat's savory flavor and texture. Samples from my friends proved to be much the same: the food was creative, plentiful (my "stew" was something more like a "bowl entirely filled with meat, none of that wimpy brothy junk") and balanced. Kid-friendly isn't so much a suggestion as a presupposition: just about everyone there has kids. So if you demand an adult atmosphere, don't bother, you'll probably be annoyed. However, I'd rather go to Full Moon and be around a bunch of toddlers being toddlers (and being happy) than go to Chilis or something and listen to the kid in the hi-chair cry because he's not aloud to leave it.
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Deepa C.

Josh and I didn't feel like cooking this morning, and since we were up so early, we actually had the chance to beat the brunch crowd. I had passed Full Moon several times on the way to Hi Rise and Wet Paint and thought it might be a good idea. And it was. It was empty, so service was prompt and attentive. The food was good - large portions with fruit and salad included. I liked the decor but noticed the play area in the corner. The few people that streamed in while we there there didn't have kids, but I could def see where this morning was going at Full Moon. After seeing that, I probably won't be back unless it is before 10am on a weekend. The coffee, however, was horrible. After stirring the sugar and milk in and licking the spoon, I almost gagged at the burnt, raw taste of the coffee. Also, the spoon still had crud crusted on. Bleh. So good location, cute decor, prompt service, big portions, bad coffee, toddler-centric, dirty dishes.
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Sam G.

Excellent food in a kid-friendly environment!
(4)
Jordan V.

How many restaurants can you think of that are truly kid- AND adult-friendly? I can really think of... one. Baffled by bad reviews of the food, but then again, I've only been there once. Will definitely be back. Not a cheapo option, but reasonable for the quality, and a good "adult beverage" selection. We had the beet/orange/arugula/goat cheese salad, the spinach fettucine special, and the moroccan chicken thingie. All were delicious, and the service was prompt (on a Thursday night). I didn't notice any undue noise or bad behavior from the many adorable kids there. Sadly, our 2 year old was feeling under the weather and was only too happy to sit on the bench and listlessly eat beets. He never even saw the train table. Just figures this is the one night we could have taken him to Craigie On Main instead. Well, next time.
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Ryan B.

Holy kid friendly! The wait staff are flirting with saint hood. Our fantastic server steeped on a wooden watermelon toy and it almost killed her BUT she was totally fine with it. Obviously one of the many cherub left it behind when they were distracted by their butter milk pancakes. The food was delicious and I strongly recommend this place for brunch! The menu was not huge but did cover all the hot items one would expect at brunch.
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M Y.

If you have small children, Full Moon is an oasis for dining with dignity. The food is actually the kind we would have eaten before we had kids (the carne asada is divine), the service is thoughtful, and our kids actually look forward to it. I'm actually flummoxed as to why there aren't more restaurants that serve grown up food (read: not diner/pizza joint/mega chain) in a kid friendly environment, because we'd be regulars in a second. Fair warning: If you don't like dining around small children, you're probably better off at another establishment.
(5)
G K.

Yup...this place is packed with familes...lots of happy kids with happy parents. An amazingly fun place to eat with your family ........if you are between two years old and seven years old. Full Moon is a nice break for any parent that wants to take their munchkin or even your whole wild horde out for dinner. Good place...all the parents dining here would shrug off even the loudest tired child melt down The beer : Shortest beer list in New England. Either you like a darker beer or an IPA or you get nothing and you like it. Some weired ass beer snob loser created the beer menu here. The reality of beer, a pilsner or lighter beer is quite satisfying in the Summer months. A Corona or even a Bud would have been better than the warm Ipswich IPA that landed on our table. Tried the Sangria is was awful...try a glass first..do not order a pitcher. Mussels lathered with canned stewed tomatoes. These folks take delicious fresh mussels and dump them into an a bland stewed tomato bath. Yuck - Grilled shrimp special was delicious - The chicken fingers were a hit with our gang - Sorbet was great - Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was yum - 2 kids 2 adults $75.00 without the tip and including one beer/one sangria Great place for parents to take the kids, amazing service they really work well as a team to serve, follow-up and clear the table. A big thumbs down on the quality of the dinner meal. This kitchen has a great wait staff they need to rethink the meals ( maybe actually taste them) maybe even rethink the menu.
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Tullia F.

Definitely a place to take the kiddies. They love it. Or at least the ones running around the play area look like they're having fun. I don't have kids and must have looked shell shocked the last time I went because the hostess immediately steered us to the "quiet" kid-free area. The food is definitely above average and the portion sizes are ample, so you feel like you're getting good value for your money. I love doodling, so the paper table tops and crayons make me feel extremely happy. Once, I almost tore off what I had drawn to take it home with me, but I spilled something on it and there was a big oily spot in the middle. Only it looked exactly like a Miro (easy enough since all of his paintings look like they're drawn with a Crayola Basic box).
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Laura B.

Dining at Full Moon Cafe is a satisfying experience, especially for a relatively new parent like me. The waitstaff is super friendly and seems to genuinely love kids. There are plenty of high chairs to go around. The tables are covered with white paper for older kids to draw on. Crayons are provided. There is also a play area. In spite of its kid-friendly bend, the restaurant manages to maintain a nice atmosphere, and most importantly, serves delicious food. I had the chicken tacos, today which I would definitely have again. The meals my friends ordered also looked great. Prices are reasonable.
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Magnus T.

The idea of this place is to spare parents the choice between Chuck-e-cheese and having to spend the whole meal worrying about what the little ones are doing to the tablecloth and other customers. They provide a nice play corner and serve decent food at decent prices to the parents.
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Phil D.

Oh, wow. I can't comment on the food because I didn't last long enough to find out. I was just looking for a nice lunch, air conditioning, maybe a beer. The menu looked semi-intriguing, it was nice and cold in there, and they have a beer menu, but the children...oh, the children. If you don't have kids, do not even attempt to dine in this place. Don't even take the time to walk in the door unless you enjoy recreational screeching, high-pitched whining, and parents who have to shout at one another in order to be heard above the bawling of their children. I have never seen anything like it--there is no such thing as an "indoor voice" at this establishment. Business-wise, it is an interesting experiment. Despite my poor review, I hope that they do well as an oasis for the wealthy parents of Cambridge and their extremely vocal offspring. I now know to avoid this place and if the presence of Full Moon keeps ill-behaved children out of Armando's (where I have seen Armando himself gently shush a child) and the like, I am all for it. For my lunch, I wound up getting a 40 at the liquor market over there, picking up a sandwich at Formaggio, and heading over to the peace and quiet of Fresh Pond. Ahh, peace and quiet.
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Alex B.

The warnings from other Yelpers are correct, in that the noise and chaos of all the children running around is a bit much if you don't have kids of your own (or at least have kids dining with you), but that said, everything else was terrific. I organized a family brunch today, that inlcluded 4 nieces and nephews, all of whom were thrilled with the play area and kid friendly atmosphere. I had called ahead to see what seating would be like for such a large group, and while they don't take reservations, the host (Brad) had set a few tables aside for us and was extremely nice and accomodating (which goes for the whole staff- not the easiest environment to deliver such good service). Our food came out in good time, was fresh and tasty all around, and the the coffee was strong to boot.
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Karen M.

This place is great for kids and has really attentive and friendly staff who are totally patient with all the kids running around. The kids section is mostly better for younger kids, but there is also the option of coloring at the table. The food came wicked fast. My complaints mostly revolve around the food. There are no meat substitute options for brunch. There are some non-meat options, though. We did order bacon to try, but it was way overdone and too crispy There is only high fructose fake pancake syrup which you are forced to feed your kids. And the pancakes are ok, but kinda mushy in texture. The coffee was mediocre.
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Cat M.

Five stars because walking by this place every day reminds me to take my birth control.
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John D.

I've been to Full Moon a couple of times now, always with my kids. Its a great place for kids because they have a nice little play area for them to hang out. The down side to this is that the kids never eat enough. The food @ Full moon is the big problem, it's such a let down considering the prices that they charge for it. The menu shows that there is definitely great thought put into the selections but it's just the quality of the ingredients that leaves a lot to be desired. I will probably return to Full Moon but only when asked by others to go, it certainly isn't a place that I will be recommending.
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Amanda M.

I think the people giving this place 1-2 stars are missing the point: when you have a toddler who has yet to learn how to sit at the table for more than 10 minutes and yet you want to go out somewhere together as a family where you aren't worried about making the other guests miserable, your options are very very limited. I had heard about this place before and we went last weekend for the first time with friends and our toddlers. It was just so nice to not have to worry about our kids and be able to enjoy a decent dinner with a glass of wine. I had the mussels, husband had the salmon, kid had the mac and cheese and we were all happy with our food. The prices seemed perfectly reasonable to me, especially given that we were out all together and not paying a sitter $12+ an hour to watch our kid. Also we had no trouble finding street parking which is another big plus in my book. There were even Christmas carolers that dropped in the night we were there which was a fun addition to our evening. No kids? Then skip this place. Your kid is older and finds this place immature? Ditto for you. You have plenty of other dining options available. For those of us with table-manner-challenged toddlers this place ROCKS and I will definitely be back.
(4)
Jessica A.

This place has very mixed reviews. There's a reason. To enjoy this restaurant, you need a few key factors in place. First, you must be a) a parent, b) someone who adores children no matter whose they are or c) deaf. This restaurant's raison d'Ãªtre is children, and the owners make no bones about this. This is exactly why their restaurant exists. Thus, at least 85% of the parties appear with kids of one age or another. If you can't tolerate a random kid showing up at your table and asking if you can hold onto their crayons / sippy cup / little brother, don't bother. Honestly. Secondly, you must also be of a certain demographic. You have to enjoy food for its own sake, but be willing to accept a few compromises. You have to accept that the menu changes often. And you have to be relaxed. The service is prompt and efficient, but the menu is maybe twelve or fifteen dishes at most, the wine and beer selection is very scanty, and generally, people don't linger more than an hour. Lastly, you have to really hate what your children eat at Friendly's, but accept that they don't eat Grown-Up food. Their children's food selection is awesome if you are on this level: yes, the kids get macaroni and cheese, but it's not neon orange. Sippy cups are available for harried parents who forgot it in the car. Plates are served with fruit, not fries. But there isn't any steak on the children's menu, either. So it's a wonderful compromise between food that kids tend to go for unabashedly (Friendly's / low-end pizzeria / McDonald's) and the restaurant where adults can eat dinner as well. If you have all these factors in place, it's beyond wonderful. Every table has a paper tablecloth and crayons next to a jar of utensils. (This may seem odd to some, but once you've watched how frequently a small child drops a fork on the floor, you appreciate the thoughtfulness of not having to find a waitress to get another fork.) The tables are ranged throughout the restaurant, from next to the children's play area (where the staff tend to seat families with toddlers, so at least the parents can sit while keeping the kids in their line of sight) to all the way on the opposite side of the entryway. (Ask for one of these tables in the small section to the left of the entrance if you are eating without children, as the kids tend to be caught by their parents before they get to you.) The children's play area is stocked liberally with storybooks of all levels, a Brio train set, a play kitchen, Viking helmets and Bob the Builder helmets, Breyer horses and Legos. The bathrooms are directly off of the children's play area, for obvious reasons. There's an area to sit in there should you have a particularly young child. But the idea and theme behind all this is amazing. It allows parents to let their children play instead of wriggling under the table in boredom. The children play happily until their food comes, and then scamper back to the play area. The parents are then free to keep half an eye and half an ear trained to their children, but then actually converse with the others at the table when the children are playing peaceably and then perform an Intervention when they start bickering. The idea, for the parent of a young child, of eating for ten consecutive minutes without being interrupted is beyond amazing. The children that come in *tend* to be well behaved, but that of course is no guarantee. But because the tendency is to the well-behaved kids, it means that usually, your children have built-in playmates to play pretend or trains or dress-up with so that you can finish a meal without a preschooler on your lap, offering helpful commentary on every conversation. But yes. Like all speciality businesses, it is not meant to cater to the mainstream. It is simply a commutation for we parents of being sentenced to twelve years of meals at Burger King or Chuck E. Cheese, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. Groups of up to about 10 should be fine. Larger may be a problem. They don't do take-away as most think of it, but they will pack an order to go, as I've asked several times for a family member who was working late or ill at home or some such.
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Deb C.

For the first time in four years, my husband and I went out with friends--and our children--and were able to stay for more that 30 minutes. F*ing miraculous. The boys loved the food, and I loved the fact that I got to eat all of mine. Expensive? Yep. But it sure beats $15/hour for a babysitter.
(4)
Robert L.

If you don't have kids, don't bother to read this (or any other) review for Full Moon. Just don't go. Period. For those of you continuing on, this is one of the better places we've found to take a 1.5-3 year old. I don't know about the older set, since I'm not there yet (our daughter just turned two), but the kids menu was one of the best I've seen (fruit and a veggie to accompany the ubiquitous mac n' cheese), and the adult menu is not bad, either. I had the grilled salmon over greens (a bargain at $10) and my wife ordered the smoked salmon and bagel over greens. Here's a tip: try to get there when they first open (11:30am on weekdays, not sure on weekends) or a little before. You get your choice of table plus some relative peace and quiet before the other toddlers arrived. The best of both worlds,
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Renee H.

Yeah....not so lucky the next time we went. KIDS EVERYWHERE!! SCREAMING, PLAYING, RUNNING SCREAMING KIDS......everywhere! Probably won't be back on the weekend. The food was still delish and the coffee still sucked....
(2)
Dee H.

I think I like it. If I sound mixed about it, you'll be too if you go for a visit. The food was very good, and the place is cleaner than I thought it would be for such a kid-friendly place. We brought the whole gang here, knowing in advance it has a very kid-friendly atmosphere. However, I'm not sure that I would recommend it if your young children are already used to behaving well in a restaurant. The place is full of families consisting of pleasant and polite adults and some of their screaming young children throwing temper tantrums. I think the atmosphere gave my husband a mild headache, and it was quite distracting for the servers. (At least it seems like our server was distracted because half the time he was quite attentive, and the other times we had to wait a while to get his attention.) Do make sure to have an older person from your family watching your child in the toy area, especially if you are not sitting at a table where you can watch the playing. I witnessed two little boys going at each other with their fists, and another little tike hiding a couple of baskets of toys from other children. Anyhow, I had the fish stew, which was very tasty, very good. The macaroni and cheese was gourmet restaurant quality, definitely not out of the box. The desserts were also awesome. We had the chocolate pudding cake and the maple bread pudding. I would have liked to scrape my plate clean if only nobody was watching!
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JJ G.

I agree with Megan B's review. This is a good place when you have a little baby, cuz no one thinks twice about crying there. The food is good enough that you feel like it was worth it to drag the stroller across town, and you can chat with friends while your toddlers gum toys that hopefully aren't covered with other kids' germs. But, on the down side, it is expensive, it is ridiculously crowded at peak times, it closes at off peak times (to avoid frustration, make sure they are open before you make any promises to your kid!) and there aren't always toys enough to go around. Also, if I had designed it I would have put the play space in the middle of the restaurant, so no matter where you are sitting you could watch your kids. But to give them their due, the food is very good. Especially brunch. My kids love their mac and cheese.
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Austin S.

I'm a 20-something single guy, but somehow the atmosphere of Full Moon worked for me. Despite toddlers screaming, crayons littering the floor, and talk of diaper-changing and Little League permeating the place, it was grand fun. The food was excellent! I had the grilled asparagus & arugula salad (spot-on), the sweet Italian sausages with roasted fennel and tomatoes (delicious, though the polenta was bland), and the warm maple bread pudding (good, though extraordinarily bready). The service was great, too... attentive, friendly, and far from overbearing. The wine was perfectly decent for the price, and the drink selection was remarkable for a kid's restaurant. I'll definitely be back, especially when my 6-year-old sister is in town!
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Chris R.

Good food and nice play area for kids.
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Tracee D.

I would like to thank my 5 year old friend H for directing my gaze & taste buds towards this place.. "Waaaaaaaaah!", now you know what it is like-sprinkle that cry with a stern "Don't do that" now repeat over and over and over again. Repeat one more time. all of mom's lines must be spoken with a clenched mouth like a ventriloquist. This place is for the birds, that is... if the birds are mothers with screaming (and I mean SCREAMING like Owen Meany) li'l one's . It is good food. But why oh why would you ever go there if you were not equipped with children. Frittatta's, omelette's, sandwiches and my favorite endive&nut Gorgonzola salad, all great. Pizza and the usual for the tykes. The service is impeccable, even doting. Oh my goodness is the service good, the server's are martyrs or zen masters for smiling throughout their shifts...a true test. The menu is snobby- chic, but still good food. It must be refreshing for kids to go buck wild in a place with crayons and grubby toys. What is hilarious though-are the people without kids who enter, cringe and then ask to be seated in the "adult" partitioned far left quarantine "kid free" section. (like that makes a difference! ps. its 5'x5') I also enjoyed watching some of those scowling child loather's turn around and leave...priceless...here's an idea "Go somewhere else kid hater" this places raison de' etre is kids. Love it or leave it....Hey! where are you going?
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sarah R.

Great for meeting up with friends who also have toddlers. But the food is almost not worth it. I've been for brunch and dinner and both were expensive and I could have done a better job in my own kitchen. Then again, it IS nice to have an uninterrupted conversation with other adults for an hour!
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Jackie G.

It was my first time here and I personally think the idea is awesome because its all about your child. Even though my son is only 5mths old I felt comfortable if he got fussy b/c there were much louder children around! As for the food its okay, not much too choose from. Our server was alright, she never ask us if we wanted refills on your water and my fiances' beer, she never ask us how things were going! But other than that the place was fun, clean and entertaining.. I plan to go back when my son is older so he can enjoy all the toys, crayons and play area.
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Bernice S.

A great idea that is a little sloppy in it's execution: can't think of why anyone would come here without kids, but if you have rugrats, this place is good for letting them play (with toys that could use a good cleaning!) while you sit there with a book, script, or friend to chat with and grab a decent bite (lunches $8-12) to eat. (Warning: do NOT use the kiddy bathroom.)
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Owen E.

This is the perfect place to observe the demise of modern parenthood while enjoying good food and wine. I really like the place but have a hard time with the way all the Huron Village Yups let their future Ivy League pot heads roam wild. Inoculations recommended
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Bevin C.

If you don't like being around little children and their wealthy Cantabrigian parents, you probably should just skip this place. But if you don't mind finding a kid underneath your table, this is a perfectly decent brunch spot. It is pricey, but you pretty much get what you pay for.
(2)
Carly J.

I ordered take-out last Friday for lunch and got HORRIBLE service. I rated Full Moon 2 stars because the food is good, the prices are typical of 02138, but the service I received was unreal. When we ordered our meals we mentioned that we had a great steak from them months before (it really was amazing) and instead of telling us that it wasn't on the lunch menu the person was very rude and said it wasn't possible. So when I went to pick it up I told them the name it was under and no "hi" or "let me grab that for you" or even "you total is blank"- she just said "just so you know, we don't do steak in the middle of the day, especially on a Friday. We are really busy" (no they weren't and it was a later lunch anyway). So I just said ok and gave her my card. We had ordered food that needed ketchup with it and we knew we needed extra so when she handed me the food I asked if she could put some extra in the bag to which she answered in a very snappy and extremely rude tone "there is already plenty in there ok thanks bye" all in one condescending breath. So i turned and walked out thinking "wow, she could not have been more rude if she tried". When we opened our food it was no surprise to find not enough ketchup. Now, I know this seems like a small thing, but when you have had a long work week and have just been talked down to, it is a big deal. So i walked back to Full Moon and went up to her (while she was on the phone) and told her that she had been mistaken and there wasn't enough ketchup and she handed me 4 tiny packets. Great, thanks. What happened to the customer is always right? Were these her own personal stash of tiny ketchup packets? Do you really only make steak depending on the number of people in the restaurant?
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Holt H.

Great place to eat if you're bringing kids. Food was above average and you can't beat the play area for the little ones. We went at around 2PM on a Saturday. The place was only 1/4 full and it was still a bit crazy with all the kids.
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Annie S.

Went for brunch this past weekend for the first time. The brunch options all sounded very good - Norway eggs with smoked salmon was delicious. The service was excellent.
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Juan B.

Come here frequently with my kids. No wait Saturday mornings. Food is excellent -- I like the pulled pork omelet, but the pancakes are also great. They have a little play area in the back with toy train set and various toys. It's in a good location, with places to walk to in the area. If you don't have kids, don't go Sunday morning.... Sat is probably fine. Don't know about dinner.
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C. W.

to be honest, i didn't even know the kids were there until i had to pee right before i left. when my friend and i entered we were whisked off to a curtained area to the left specifically for the non parents! we enjoyed a scrumptious breakfast (the green eggs and ham were great, and the pancakes with fresh fruit and whipped cream were superb!) ...our waitress even did a free little horoscope for both of us and she was totally sweet and lovely. once i had to wade through the sea of children to get to the bathroom i was a bit surprised because there were A MILLION of them toddling around. however. like i said it didn't affect my meal at all and i think it's great that the restaurant is obviously sensitive to families and non families alike. i thought it was a great place.
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Address : 344 Huron Ave
Cambridge, MA, 02138
Phone (617) 354-6699
Website https://www.fullmoonrestaurant.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes

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