Middle East Nightclub Review

What can be said about the Middle East except that it's the best place to see a show in Boston? Granted, you have to be expecting what it is: grimy, sweaty, loud as hell, super fun music venue. Security is chill if you're not being a douche (they even allow reasonable mosh pits a lot of the time). Don't try to use a fake if you're underage - it'll get taken.

This was my first time at the Middle East. It was a cool place to see a group I had been hoping to see. There were a few really drunk people there who continued to get served after spilling their beer everywhere, but that didn't ruin the night.

I'm torn. I came here for a show, which I loved. I loved the artist and glad I got to see her here. On the other hand, this venue is strange. It's dirty and dingy, and they don't really dim the lights much so you can see how dingy it is. The acoustics is terrible for a live music venue, and they kept playing other music on the speaker while the artists are doing their sound check!

If you're 18 to 20, this is a fun place to go. If you are over 21 go to a bar.

Amazing food & atmosphere. My boyfriend's band played upstairs, great venue and great restaurant. Sometimes figuring out which entrance to go in is slightly confusing, but once you figure out the layout it's fine.

Super dope spot. Came for a few battle rap events & it's been a good experience each time.

Went to see a low grade rap show because I was invited by a friend of one of the performers. Person working the door wasn't competent at their job and was making it everybody's problem. Decent sound and drinks weren't bad

The venue upstairs is pretty small, but other than that it s been great.

Had the kebab and thought it was great! Saw a great show that night too!

Sound quality has always been the downside of this venue.

Great food, great service. Also awesome music at night but today we only had lunch there.

The food was alright and the downstairs venue was a great divebar-style location.

Whoever the girl is who thinks she s security sucks. Ruined people s night over the smallest thing

great venue, great atmosphere. can be difficult if you are short as the stage is low and the venue is narrow

The restaurant is average at best! It is not worth is, there is much better around central square

My favorite place to eat before dancing and catching a live show downstairs. This place has it all. Best shows and delicious food, so it's a win win.

Amazing place to hangout in Cambridge. Please don't shut it down :(

Mostly go to dance at Zu zu's on Friday nights. Lots of dudes. OK music. Saturdays better than Sunday I've heard and the big room is open for dancing.

Great food and nice staff. Would (and probably will) eat here again.

Only have been here for a show downstairs. Awesome venue. Great sound.

Cool venue with great acts, booking person knows what's up

Great cheap food in an old and austere room. Awesome service and general staff. It was a very hipster vibe, suitable for Central Square. I had lamb shank with couscous, which was amazing. The multiple music venues (we went for an event) are fun and lively. God bless the owner for his many years of friendly service the the community.

Steeling Ocean was the group I went to see and they were awesome!

Good food and good music! Drinks downstairs are reasonably priced for cans/on tap things, and the food in the restaurant is really good and can be discounted if you show a ticket for a show that night.

Hands down the best restaurant/venue in Boston! Great food & a wide variety of live acts

Its a great concert venue! Ive been both upstairs and downstairs and they are both rad.