Harvest

Name: Harvest
Address: 44 Brattle Street (on the walkway), Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 868-2255
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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4.7

5311 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

44 Brattle Street (on the walkway), Cambridge, MA 02138

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.

Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 868-2255
Website
http://www.harvestcambridge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nick Deutmeyer
Catering
Harvest offers the Fireplace Room for Private Events for up to 30 guests. Our Semi-Private Alcove area is available for parties of up to 22. Our Brattle Room accommodates parties of up to 60. Please contact Nami at nami@harvestcambridge.com for more details.
Private party facilities
Harvest offers private and semi-private dining areas which can accommodate parties of 10 to 65 guests for lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch. These spaces can also accommodate private cocktail receptions, including passed hors d’oeuvres or stationary displays. Restaurant buy-outs are also available.
Private party contact
Nami Zylbersztajn: (617) 868-6941

Location
44 Brattle Street (on the walkway), Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
On the red brick walkway between Mt. Auburn and Brattle.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line, Harvard Square T Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day
May 11, 2025 only
Celebrate Mother's Day with us and enjoy a special Prix Fixe Brunch! We will be offering a three course prix fixe menu from Executive Chef Nicholas Deutmeyer and Executive Pastry Chef Tab Volpe. Our à la carte brunch menu will not be available. We will return to our à la carte and tasting menus for dinner at 5PM
Chef's Tasting Menu
Multiple dates available
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to offer a five-course tasting menu from Executive Chef Nicholas Deutmeyer and Executive Pastry Chef Tab Volpe. To elevate your experience, a wine pairing selection from our Beverage Director, Ben Chesna, is available as an optional add-on. Reservations are encouraged but not required.

Private dining

Popular dishes

East Coast Oysters$4.00
cucumber mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
Shrimp Cocktail$24.00
cocktail sauce, lemon
1975 Tower$50.00
six oysters, four shrimp, crab salad with toast
Harvest Tower$125.00
twelve oysters, six shrimp, chilled mussels, tuna tartare, three lobster sliders
Chilled Salmon Mosaic$18.00
allium ash, soy sauce pearls, tempura crumb, lemon gel, wasabi aioli, furikake
Caviar Gougères$25.00
chives, kaluga caviar

Appetizers

Apple Walnut Salad$17.00
baby kale, red cabbage, cranberries, great hill blue, apple cider vinaigrette
Baby Arugula Salad$16.00
pecorino, lemon, olive oil, pine nuts
Beets & Cheese$19.00
honey lavender chèvre, quinoa tabbouleh, butter crackers
Cheese
daily selection served with fruit, nuts, & toast
- 10 each$10.00
- 3 for 27$27.00
Mushroom & Miso French Onion Soup$18.00
gruyère croutons, maitake
Broccoli Cheddar Bisque$15.00
sourdough croutons, crème fraîche
British Curry Mussels$20.00
peas, red bell pepper, yukon gold potatoes, scallion
Squid Ink Tagliatelle$27.00
garlic sautéed calamari, calabrian chili, parsley gremolata
‘Nduja & Potato Gnocchi$26.00
italian sausage, broccolini, tomato sauce, basil

Entrées

Grilled Brandt Ribeye$58.00
confit garlic & parmesan tartine, onion marmalade, roasted tomatoes, horseradish cream
Pekin Duck Breast$46.00
apples, wild rice, acorn squash purée, brussels sprouts, almonds
Filet Mignon$52.00
toasted brioche, garlic bone marrow aioli, asparagus, red wine onion jus
Organic Chicken Breast$38.00
buttermilk herb mashed potatoes, carrots, haricots verts, cranberries, roast chicken jus
Mushroom Marsala$36.00
chanterelle & crimini mushrooms, black truffle, brussels sprouts, polenta, crispy chickpeas
Wild Atlantic Halibut$46.00
celery root purée, bacon braised sweet n’ sour cabbage, caperberries, chive beurre blanc
Day Boat Scallops$48.00
red pepper romesco, cauliflower caponata
Pan Seared Salmon$43.00
delicata squash, braised kale, sunchoke purée, pomegranate molasses, spiced pumpkin seeds

Sides

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Warm Roasted Carrots$14.00
Hand Cut French Fries$14.00
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes$14.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$14.00

What 5,311 people are saying

Harvest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Harvest, a Harvard Square gem, consistently offers "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Celebrated for its "stunning consistency" over decades, it features inventive dishes and a cozy, elegant atmosphere. Diners praise its "great staff" and "delicious food," making it perfect for special occasions or casual outings. Highly recommended!

5,311 Reviews

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Gary
Greensboro13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Atmosphere a little sterile but service was excellent as well.
HarvestResponded today
Thank you! Best, Pamela
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JenniferW
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday 🥳
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Elizabeth VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Was disappointed that the outdoor patio was "closed for construction" and would not have made a lunch reservation there if I had known that. I was taking someone special to eat on the patio.
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Federico
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The 50th anniversary tasting menu was magical. I was doing my PhD at Yale when Harvest started. I was never able to come to eat there until last night. Worth the wait.
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Catherine
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! My party had a nut allergy and service kept reminding us of the foods with nuts. Very attentive service.
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Karly VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The hostess couldn't find my reservation. The service was very slow. Drinks came after the appetizer. The food was OK. Good, but not great.
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Margaret
Greater Boston86 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Harvest never disappoints. The filet mignon, squid ink tagliatelle, and chocolate dessert were outstanding. Our server, Katie, was attentive, helpful, and friendly throughout the evening. While the restaurant was very crowded, dinner service excelled.
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Mitali VIP
San Antonio5 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Just not good food for the enormous price. Do NOT recommend
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Mark
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and great service. The French onion soup was perfect. The chicken was moist and flavorful with wonderful crunchy skin, and the desserts - off the charts.
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danya
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food.Very good service.attentive to dietary requests. Good atmosphere and a smiling welcome.
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FAQs

Harvest is rated 4.7 stars by 5311 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

44 Brattle Street (on the walkway), Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Cross street
On the red brick walkway between Mt. Auburn and Brattle.
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line, Harvard Square T Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Deutmeyer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.harvestcambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 868-2255
Catering
Harvest offers the Fireplace Room for Private Events for up to 30 guests. Our Semi-Private Alcove area is available for parties of up to 22. Our Brattle Room accommodates parties of up to 60. Please contact Nami at nami@harvestcambridge.com for more details.
Private party facilities
Harvest offers private and semi-private dining areas which can accommodate parties of 10 to 65 guests for lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch. These spaces can also accommodate private cocktail receptions, including passed hors d’oeuvres or stationary displays. Restaurant buy-outs are also available.
Private party contact
Nami Zylbersztajn: (617) 868-6941

Harvest

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Mother's Day

Chef's Tasting Menu

Brattle Room

Private Fireplace Room

Semi-Private Alcove

Custom inquiry

Wild Atlantic Swordfish

East Coast Oysters

Salmon Tartare

Raw Bar

East Coast Oysters$4.00

Shrimp Cocktail$24.00

1975 Tower$50.00

Harvest Tower$125.00

Chilled Salmon Mosaic$18.00

Caviar Gougères$25.00

Appetizers

Apple Walnut Salad$17.00

Baby Arugula Salad$16.00

Beets & Cheese$19.00

Cheese

Mushroom & Miso French Onion Soup$18.00

Broccoli Cheddar Bisque$15.00

British Curry Mussels$20.00

Squid Ink Tagliatelle$27.00

‘Nduja & Potato Gnocchi$26.00

Entrées

Grilled Brandt Ribeye$58.00

Pekin Duck Breast$46.00

Filet Mignon$52.00

Organic Chicken Breast$38.00

Mushroom Marsala$36.00

Wild Atlantic Halibut$46.00

Day Boat Scallops$48.00

Pan Seared Salmon$43.00

Sides

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Warm Roasted Carrots$14.00

Hand Cut French Fries$14.00

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes$14.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$14.00

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