| Rendezvous in Central Square | (617) 576-1900 | 502 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Steve Johnson

Chef / Owner

Steve Johnson has been a fixture in the Boston restaurant scene for over 20 years. He opened Rendezvous in Central Square in late 2005, and the restaurant has quickly received unanimous positive praise from the local food media, including Boston Magazine’s top honors for “Best Restaurant Début” in its August 2006 issue.
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The Staff

Rendezvous offers a comfortable dining experience with all the nuances of fine dining in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu is inspired by the flavors and aromas of the western Mediterranean -- Italy, France, Spain and North Africa. We look forward to meeting you at the Rendezvous!
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Recipes

The Houseboat Cookbook

The pleasures of open-air dining This weekend my friend Diane is celebrating a (minor) birthday. I’ve invited her and a couple of other friends over for lunch on Saturday. The weather forecast looks promising, so we’ll be able to enjoy a sunny lunch on the river and then head over to the beach afterward. Since [...]

What’s going on this week…

Buzzards Bay Swim 2013

They say the third time is a charm! On Saturday, July 13th, Chef/Owner Steve Johnson will be participating in the Buzzards Bay Swim, an annual fund raising event organized by The Coalition for Buzzards Bay.

Recent Press

Rendezvous chef offers perspective on Valentine’s Day – The Boston Globe (2/12/13)

Glenn Yoder of the Boston Globe conducted a nice interview with Steve about his Valentine’s Day experiences in the restaurant business. “As the chef-owner of the popular date-night restaurant Rendezvous in Central Square, Steve Johnson has seen his share of good and bad nights out. With a full house expected for Valentine’s Day, where Johnson [...]

Featured Artist: Carl Tremblay

Photographs from the Salt Flats World Finals

CARL TREMBLAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Rendezvous welcomes the return of Carl Tremblay's striking photography. read more...

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Gift Certificates

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Green Initiatives

Green Initiatives at Rendezvous

As Kermit the Frog said, “It’s not easy being green!”. At Rendezvous, while we sympathize with our friend Kermit, we try our best! Here’s a list of green initiatives we’ve pursued at the restaurant and some of the eco-friendly attributes we’re especially proud of: 1. Steve doesn’t own a car and commutes to work all [...]