The Independent

4.3(785)

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Location & Hours

Address

75 Union Square
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Thursday at 1:00 AM

Monday4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Tuesday4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Wednesday4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Thursday4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Friday4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Saturday11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Sunday11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

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Contact Information

(617) 440-6022

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About The Independent

Warm neighborhood spot offering draft beer, craft cocktails & elevated bar bites, including oysters.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 785 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Kevin O

a month ago

Good service throughout the meal. Drinks were tasty but small and a little pricey. The artichoke dip appetizer was very good. Limited selection of entrees. The hamburger was not great but the fries we...

Eric Attard

4 months ago

Ok so interesting spot. Was in town with the fam, looked up spots that do dollar oysters this was one of them (Mondays 5-10pm). Table for 5 at 8:30pm/ We got a mushroom fricasee (polenta), 1 fancy sa...

Constance Winner

2 weeks ago

Love The Independent. Great food and yummy cocktails. Staff are great! Love coming down for $1 oysters on Monday. Always a hit for my friends and I!

Daniel Parsley

a week ago

Fries were particularly bad from a mid-okay burger. Had a few of them and asked if could swap out salad— was charged for salad— 10$ for mixed greens… frustratingly bad service and poorly prepared food...

bob m

2 years ago

Great food and an awesome beer selection. The oysters were very good. The fish and chips got two separate thumbs up. I enjoyed the brisket sandwich. Make reservations for prime time. Parking can be pa...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a mixed dining experience, with some customers enjoying the food and atmosphere, while others express dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the service and quality. The experience appears inconsistent across different visits and menu items.

Customer Favorites

Oysters (especially on Mondays), and cocktails appear to be customer favorites. The artichoke dip and brisket sandwich also receive positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as having a cool or interesting atmosphere, and some customers praise the staff as being great and providing good service. However, others report frustratingly bad service.

Value & Quality

Some drinks are considered tasty but small and pricey, and the value of some dishes, like the mac and cheese and salads, is questioned due to their small portion sizes. The quality of food items, like the burger and fries, receive mixed feedback.

Areas for Improvement

Inconsistent food quality, particularly regarding the burger and fries, is an area for improvement. The small portion sizes of some entrees and the added kitchen service charge are also concerns.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews suggest inconsistencies in food quality and service are ongoing issues. A customer was charged extra for a salad swap which was perceived negatively.