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: 4.6

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4.6 (5332)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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

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 5,332 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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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Harvest is a beloved Cambridge dining spot known for its elegant atmosphere and "amazing food." Celebrating over 50 years, it consistently impresses with "delicious dishes," "attentive service," and a "cozy, warm setting." Special occasions are enhanced by standout meals like the "squid ink tagliatelle" and "rib-eye."

5,332 Reviews

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Elizabeth
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
wonderful restaurant, very popular and the food is consistently excellent.
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Alex VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointed. Took 30 minutes for someone to come over and take drink orders, then waited another 20 minutes for the drinks. We had already eaten our apps before we even got our first drink. The food was very mediocre. You can tell the quality of the ingredients is not good or they cheap out on cheap purveyors. The salads were very poorly made, not evenly dressed, looked like cheap side salads on a school field trip. I got the chicken over a “panzanella” salad and it was not well cooked or put together. The panzanella was a few wet croutons from a bag with a few cherry tomatoes cut in half. You expect better from a restaurant like this. The restaurant did nothing to make up for the poor service, it was as if it didn’t matter at all.
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Laura VIP
Greater Boston72 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the sushi like salmon appetizer which was interesting and tasty. 3 small maki pieces. We then shared the duck. Delicious and rich. Portions are small but we were satisfied. We had the chocolate mousse dessert which was great.
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ARLEEN VIP
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dinner at Harvest. We had strawberry halloumi salad that was fresh and delicious. And perfectly prepared salmon and halibut. Service was impeccable. Tables are spaced so that one can have quiet conversations and not feel constrained
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Howard VIP
Greater Boston57 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Harvest has been a favorite of mine for over 40 years. It never disappoints ! This time the service was especially wonderful and I love the new patio area. I can see that I could eat out there four seasons of the year.
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Anita
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We got there before the main kitchen was open so had bar food which was really delicious snd plentiful.
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Sandra
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Mushroom Risotto was very good but the portion size was extremely small and very pricey.
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Doug
Washington DC14 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with an elegant atmosphere. The food was delicious, would definitely recommend and return. If the temperature inside the restaurant was just a bit warmer it would have been perfect but it was really cold. Their air conditioning certainly works well.
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Matt and Katie VIP
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The halibut was great but the gnocchi tasted like basic pasta w sauce fr a can. The salmon appetizer was very small and amount of potato leek soup wasn’t even a cup for $22. Have been here many years since attending school here 1985-89 and Harvest may have lost a step. Still very good though but not amazing.
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Allen
Greater Boston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The tasting menu supposed to be where the chef to show his/her culinary skills. However, this is the worst tasting menu I have tried so far. The service is also poor with bread, butter, and water served late and water refilled by asking. We will never go back.
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FAQs

Harvest is rated 4.6 stars by 5332 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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

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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