Harvest

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   John

   Greater Boston

   71 reviews

   4.0

   71 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Irt was good to return to this Harvard Square stalwart where I dined frequently in the distant past when I resided in Cambridge. It was like revisiting a comfortable and familiar good friend's comfortable abode, but with the significant added value of really excellent food. We were greeted with courtesy at the front desk and shown to our table in the rear dining room, my favorite of the several loci one can eat here. Much has remained the same at Harvest over the years, and I was happy to note that the quality and variety of the menu offerings was as fascinating and creative as I had remembered. My dining companions and I ordered a Baby Arugula salad, the Mushroom & Miso French Onion soup, the wild Atlantic Halibut main course and two of us opted for the Pekin duck Breast entree. The soup was excellent, an intriguing melange of earthy flavors with its melted cheese atop a crouton, floating in a delicious and savory broth. The arugula was crisp and fresh, generously garnished with pine nuts. Our companion's halibut was prepared with caper berries, beer-batter crumbles, and a lovely chive beurre blanc. Our duck dishes, while not as crispy-skinned as I would have preferred, was enlivened by its accompanying sautéed honeycrisp apples, wild rice, acorn squash purée, roasted brussels sprouts, and toasted pecans - quite toothsome! Our companion opted for dessert, and seeing it made us wish we had too: a Chocolate Soufflé Torte with malt ice cream, chocolate sauce, and a dark chocolate mousse. A confirmed chocoholic, he was mightily pleased. This was a very successful, quietly elegant and civilized evening's supper, not always easy to find these days. It affirmed that we would not wait so long for a return visit. Thank you, Harvest, for maintaining your ambience and quality over all these years.
   

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   Leonard

   Greater Boston

   38 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistently the best in every way in Cambridge. A local treasure.
   

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   Lark

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good food, service, ambience but $52 entree is expensive. I had venison which was very good - but there wasn’t much on the plate.
   

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   Jeffrey

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The two dishes we wished to order, mussels and the turkey club, were already unavailable at 12:30. So I ordered a burger. The patty was small, the buns were soggy, and the french fries were overcooked and soggy. Not impressed. Also, the tables along the wall are too close together. The elderly couple next to us was unwrapping their shopping ,and we had to fend off their purchases.
   

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   Tim

   Greater Boston

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent as always. I don't know what I would do for lunch and conversation with colleagues in Harvard Square if it were not for Harvest.
   

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   Jen

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding experience, as always. Love the heated patio - very cozy.
   

   HarvestResponded on 17 November 2024

   Dear Jen, I'm thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience at Harvest. We are grateful for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back to the cozy comfort of our patio soon. Thank you for choosing to dine with us. Pamela
   

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   Nancy

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Old school excellence! Loved the quiet-food was executed brilliantly!
   

   HarvestResponded on 17 November 2024

   Dear Nancy, I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Harvest! I appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Pamela
   

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   Bridgette

   San Antonio

   35 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely first dinner in Boston, MA. Service was attentive. First, we enjoyed the Morning Dew - a refreshing, light and delicious cocktail. With a simple but elegant menu, it was difficult to narrow down a choice. Ordered the Venison Loin au Poivre and Wild Atlantic Halibut. Both superb. Nothing left on the plate. The table next to us raved about the Tiramisu. Bravo to the chefs - Looking forward to enjoying Harvest again.
   

   HarvestResponded on 17 November 2024

   Dear Bridgette, I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first dinner at Harvest. We always strive to provide a memorable experience, and your feedback is invaluable to us. I hope you will join us again soon. Best, Pamela
   

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   MicheleA

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The beet and cheese starter was exquisite. We enjoyed the whole meal and will definitely be back.
   

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   HarvestResponded on 17 November 2024

   Thank you for visiting harvest! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal to be exquisite. We look forward to welcoming you back to Harvest soon! Best, Pamela
   

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    lisa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always a gracious experience in an iconic Harvard Square location with inventive menu and lovely service. I brought a very special guest and the meal exceeded my expectations. Thank you Harvest staff!
    

    HarvestResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Lisa, Thank you for your feedback. I'm thrilled to hear that your experience at Harvest exceeded your expectations. I will share your comments with Colleen. I appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Pamela
    

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