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New Hours!

7 Days a Week

5pm-10pm

(Bar til 1am)

150 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA

 

 

Nightly Specials
Weekly Goings On
Good Food! Cocktails! Jukebox!

Menu

  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Dessert
  • Beer & Wine
  • Cocktails

Snacks & Apps

DEVILLED EGGS $6
chow chow

HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS $6
caramelized onion dip

FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS $7
chile ranch

Buffalo Fried Brussels Sprouts $9
blue cheese dressing

WARM SOFT PRETZEL $8
sweet & tangy mustard sauce

BAJA-STYLE FISH TACOS $10
local white fish, red cabbage, avocado, crema

HANDMADE POTATO GNOCCHI $11
parmesan cream, basil chimmichurri

RICOTTA AND MOZZARELLA FRITTERS $11
chile-honey dipping sauce

MUSSELS $13
coconut-curry-lobster broth, cilantro, grilled
Iggy’s bread

Salads

MIXED GREEN SALAD $8
agave-citrus vinaigrette

SHAVED KALE & BRUSSELS. $10
hazelnuts, pecorino, black mission figs, lemon vinaigrette

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD* $8
herb croutons & parmesan

SOUTHWEST CAESAR SALAD* $10
romaine, roasted corn, red & green chiles, cotija, cornbread croutons, chile ranch

Salad Add-Ons

+ Half Avocado $5
+ Grilled Chicken $10

+ Grilled Shrimp $12
+ Grilled Salmon $15

Sandwiches

with house pickles & choice of fries or mixed greens

CUBAN REUBEN $16
roasted pork, corned beef, spicy russian, swiss cheese & sauerkraut on french bread

HK DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER $16
two 4 oz. patties, caramelized onions, shredded lettuce,
american or moneterey jack cheese, & seven hills sauce
(add bacon - $3.00)

BLACKENED CATFISH PO’ BOY $16
remoulade, shredded lettuce, tomatoes & pickles on french bread

PULLED PORK SANDWICH $13
slow smoked shoulder, n. carolina-style vinegar bbq sauce,
creamy cabbage slaw

BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGER $13
made with quinoa & sweet potatoes, served with quacamole

Main Courses

Pan Roasted Boneless Half Chicken $21
sweet potato hash, broccolini, herb gravy

Pappardelle Bolognese $20
pork & veal, parmesan & truffle oil

Spicy Jambalaya $22
duck confit, shrimp, andouille sausage, tasso ham, cornbread

Ratatouille $18
crispy parmesan polenta, seared greens, pistou

Spicy Coconut Curried Goat Stew $21
tropical root veg, jasmine rice, & sweet fried plantains

Grilled Jerk-Spiced pork Chops $23
red beans & rice, seared greens, banana-guava chutney

Grilled Fish of the Day MKT
ask your server

Sides $5

Garlic Seared  Greens

Broccolini 

Grilled Iggy's Foccacia

Pile o' Fries

 

Creamy Cabbage Slaw

Sweet Potato Hash

House Pickles

Mac & Cheese

Coming Soon!

Desserts $7

Warm Banana Bread Pudding
Caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream

Key Lime Pie
Whipped cream

Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae 
Vanilla ice cream & whipped cream

Seasonal Fruit Cobbler 
ask your server

Draught Beers

Narragansett $4

Fiddlehead IPA $8

Southern Tier 'Pumking' Imperial Ale (12oz) $8

Winter Hill 'Johnny Juice Bomb' IPA    $8

Zero Gravity 'Little Wolf'    $7

Lamplighter Super Local Beer of the Day  MKT

Bottles and Cans

Budweiser $4

PBR (16oz.) $4

Miller Lite$4

Miller High Life $4

Tecate $4

Avery Ellie's Brown Ale $7

Vanderghinste Oud Bruin $10

Allagash White $8

Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale $7

Downeast Cider $8

Oxbow Farmhouse Pale Ale $6

Ommegang Hennepin $9

Lawson's Sip of Sunshine (16 oz.)  $9

Guinness Nitro Pub Can $7

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale $10

Radeberger $7

Young's Chocolate Nitro Stout $7

Jack's Abby House Lager $7

Reissdorf Kolsch $9

Wine by the Glass

White

Valtea, Albariño (2020), Rias Baixas, Spain$9/$26

Pra’, Otto, Soave Classico (2020), Italy, Garganega

 

Bubbles

Mas Fi Cava Brut (NV), Spain, xarel-lo, macabeo , parellada $9/27

Bohigas, Cava Brut Rosat (NV), Spain, trepat , pinot noir$10/32

Domain Arnaud Lambert, Crémant de Loire Brézé Blanc (NV), France, chenin blanc, chardonnay $42/Bottle

Rose

Domaines Paul Mas, Cote Mas Rose (2020), France, grenache, cinsault, syrah (1 Liter)$8/$28

Ostatu, Rosado (2020), Spain, tempranillo, garnacha, viura, *organic $10/$30

Domaine Lelièvre, Gris de Toul (2020), France, gamay, pinot noir $11/$33

Red

Salentin Portillo Malbec (2020), Argentina $9/27

Bodegas Hermanos Peciña, Señorío de P. Peciña Rioja Cosecha,
Spain, tempranillo, graciano, garnacha (2019)$9/28

Refreshing Beverages

Dr. Brown's Root Beer $3

Dr. Brown's Cream Soda $3

Barritts Ginger Beer $3

12oz Saratoga Water $2

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade $3

Topo Chico $2

Organic Kid's Apple Juice Pouch $2

Mexican Coke $3

Cocktails $11

House Margarita
Bribon Blanco, triple sec, fresh lime juice

Dorchester
Vodka, triple sec, pink lemonade, fresh cucumber

Mark's Mark 'n' Stormy
Makers Mark Bourbon & Mark's Spicy Ginger Beer

Mai Tai Dragon
Kraken Rum, Orange Curacao, Lime Juice, & Orgeat

De La Louisianne
Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, Herbsaint, &
Peychaud's Bitters

Classic Mojito
Rum, Mint, Lime, & Soda

Paper Plane
Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, Lemon Juice

Bee’s Knees
Gin, Lemon, & Honey

Dazed and Infused
Charred Pineapple & Jalapeño-infused Mezcal, Amaro
Meletti, Apricot Brandy, Lemon, Bitters

The Hilltopper
Blanco Tequila, Maurin Quina, Sweet Vermouth,
Grapefruit, Bitters

The Monsoon
Gold Rum, Fresh Mango & Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

Highland Kitchen is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant and bar located “up the hill” in the heart of Somerville.

Highland Kitchen has been delivering its award-winning American comfort food, well-crafted cocktails, friendly service and a killer jukebox in a casual, fun atmosphere since opening its doors in 2007.

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What’s All the Hoopla About?

Best Brunch 2010
Best Southern Restaurant 2013
Best Jukebox 2012
Best Alternative to Trivia 2010

Best Bar 2010
Best Fried Chicken 2010
Best Restaurant – Somerville 2008 & 2009

“One meal in the place and you’ll feel right at home” “Plenty of soul, good food, solid bartending and a relaxed vibe”

“The kind of place you wish you had in your neighborhood”

“Boston Area Beer Fanatics Love Highland Kitchen”

Featured on ‘Best Bars in America’

“One of the Best Stocked Jukeboxes in Town” Boston Globe, March 2008

“A Kickin’ Jukebox” Boston Herald, April 2008

“Top Five Jukeboxes in the City” City Search 2009

“Killer Soundtrack from the Jukebox” Weekly Dig 2009

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Contact

We don't take reservations, but we gladly seat all complete parties on a first-come first-served basis. Just swing on by!

SOMERVILLE, MA
617-625-1131
info@highlandkitchen.com

DINNER NIGHTLY 5pm - 10pm
BAR UNTIL 1am
SUNDAY BRUNCH: Coming Soon!

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FAQ

  • What kind of food does Highland Kitchen serve? Fine American seasonal food using local ingredients whenever possible with nightly blackboard specials.
  • What’s the wait like? This varies greatly. You are welcome to call ahead in the evening and speak with our host, who will let you know how busy we are. 7pm to 9pm is usually the busiest time. If you would like to have a drink while you wait we have a great bar. Our full menu is also available at the bar if you decide you would like to dine there.
  • Do you do private parties? Unfortunately since we have only one room and are open 7 nights a week we are unable to accommodate private parties.
  • Are there any vegan or vegetarian dishes? Yes, we usually have 3 or 4 veggie appetizers and 8 or 9 vegetarian sides. We also have an amazing homemade veggie burger and at least 1 vegetarian entree. Many of our vegetarian dishes are also vegan.
  • Can you accommodate gluten intolerance or other food allergies? Yes. We have a gluten free menu available and can also make accommodations for most other food allergies. Please let your server know before you place your order if you have an allergy.
  • What are your hours of operation? The kitchen is open seven days a week from 5pm-11 pm. The bar stays open until 1 am every night. Brunch is served on Sundays from 11am-2:30pm. 
  • Where can I park? We have a free lot located directly behind the restaurant, off Central St. This lot accommodates about 14 cars. **You will be towed if you park in any of the other nearby parking lots. If our lot is full, there is ample on-street parking on Highland Avenue & Central St. Please read posted street signs for parking regulations.
  • Are children welcome? Yes, well behaved kids are always welcome! 
  • Do you offer food to go? Absolutely! Our full menu is available to go. Please call after 5pm to place your order for pick up. 
  • Do you have gift certificates? Yes! They can be purchased over the phone (617) 625-1131 or in person when we are open. 
  • What credit cards do you accept? Visa, Master card and American Express. 

Gift Certificates

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Gift Cards are available at (617) 625-1131 or in-person when we are open.

 

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