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Harvard Gardens, Boston, MA

Harvard Gardens

4.4
4.4
143 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Located across the street from Mass General Hospital, the Gardens attracts a diverse crowd of area workers and Beacon Hill residents. At night, the dining room glows with candlelit and other romantic touches, while the handsome bar hosts a renowned singles scene. friendly bartenders, a good selection of draft beers and an extensive, inventive drink menu add to the appeal. Need a late-night bite? A lengthy menu of comfort faves is served Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 1 am.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Brunch Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 523-2727

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    John Blass

  • Private party contact

    machey@harvardgardens.com: (954) 309-2423

  • Neighborhood

    Beacon Hill

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Red Line Charles/MGH T stop

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. HBS9

    New England

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server was super!
  2. Stefania

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2021

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    food is not great and the service was mediocre
  3. JayJay

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2021

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    A good time on a Friday evening. The appetizers were tasty! Everyone enjoyed their drinks. Great time with my colleagues, we were having a farewell celebration for one of our peers who got a new job!
  4. Janet

    New England

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Would definitely recommend --esp. the burgers and truffle fries Yum!

    Harvard GardensResponded on October 29, 2021thank you janet, i think..lol..we will work on getting to a 5 star rating

  5. Elena

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2021

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Cool American restaurant for every day dining. Good for drinks, to go with a group of friends, informal date, to have a burger, etc. good value for money.
  6. WilliamR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with exceptional service. No wait to be seated food came out quick.
  7. DaleyW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    The waitress was very friendly, but forgot cutlery, gave incorrect advice on wines. we got an outside table which was a mistake as the road was noisy and of course next to a hospital so gas an ambulance or two to add to the serenity. Would not recommend if you don’t need to be close to the hospital.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Waitress/bartender was extremely rude. Had zero patience
  9. CindyA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Baked pretzel sticks were fantastic. Place was a tad noisy for my husband.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Not a great experience
  11. JaniceD

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a rather large group and the service was great, food was good and libations flowed!
  12. ANGELIQUEM

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great little spot for good burgers! We appreciated the gluten free options. Our server Nicole was fantastic.
  13. Kristin

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Terrible service, overcharged and food was only edible
  14. Muncher

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Went here for brunch and it was a great experience! Food was delicious and portions were very generous. I ordered the breakfast pizza- which was huge and satisfying. Their brunch cocktails were tasty and packed a punch. I would definitely return to try their dinner offerings.
  15. TuckerG

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    HG is the best
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and great service- we will definitely be coming back!
  17. KristenD

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Harvard Gardens was just what we were looking for after a long day (the day before). The atmosphere was comfortable and casual, and the staff warm and kind. The menu had a great selection of food and drinks, and nothing was a disappointment. The only downside was parking - after scouring the street we had to pay for a garage - which made the meal a little pricier than we would have liked! Otherwise, we'd go back again!
  18. BarbaraR

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Food average pub food. Wait staff was short staffed.
  19. Megan

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2021

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Our service was bad but drinks and food was really good
  20. JulianB

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The most delicious buffalo wings in Boston. Make sure to ask for a gunners daughters beer (peanut butter stout), you will certainly won't regret about that!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress/bartender was amazing! She was super personable and knowledgeable. She made our experience!!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall, great place and service! Food was delicious however wings are not what they use to be (probably changed supplier as they were dry hardly without meat).
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Overall it was good. Don’t be fooled by the website, this is a little bit of a dive restaurant in the sense that the pictures and menu items seem like stuff you’d find in a more modern tavern. Truffle fries barely had any truffle and the so I margarita wasn’t spicy and seemed water down with black berry syrup you’d find in the grocery store.
  24. Will

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is our go-to for after work drinks and food (even before the pandemic). Happy to see they still have dine-in and are taking all the necessary precautions so we can continue to enjoy good food and drinks with close friends and family!
  25. BarbaraB

    New England

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food as always so delicious and the service was impeccable! LOVE HARV GAR!
  26. bfk711

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2018

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Good for casual lunch for workers/patients at nearby hospitals.
  27. OutOnTheTown6

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal! And service was even better. In town for a graduation, and we had a blast.
  28. EllenS

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Had a lovely Mother's Day brunch. We were seated promptly when restaurant opened at 11:00 AM. Nice selection on the menu of breakfast and lunch items. We enjoyed delicious Bloody Mary's and Orange Fizz. Service was friendly and prompt, without feeling rushed. Exactly what we wanted for our group of 6. They gave us the giant cinamon bun for free for Mother's Day. Would definitely go back another time to check out their other items as well.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Cute bar near MGH. Broad range of options on the menu.
  30. JessicaA

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    They had good brunch options, burger was delicious
  31. LindaS

    Chicago

    210 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    210 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2018

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Neighborhood spot for a beer and a game, but elevated with snuggly booths and Beacon Hill charm. We had the shrimp scampi special which was excellent, and burgers are the obvious choice here.
  32. Fritz

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good salads and appetizers. Outside is nice when weather permits. Servers are good, but if they just open the outside they can get a bit overwhelmed - not their fault, just how it is. They were very accommodating to our party and as prompt as they could be.
  33. CapJack

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great neighborhood pub. We had the wings, which were excellent! Caesar salad and steakhouse burger was super tasty. Lively atmosphere. Attentive service. Definitely would recommend for a quick bite to eat.
  34. SDB24

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I haven’t been here in a few years and the quality of food has decreased drastically. Also they were clearly lacking items needed to properly serve us - juice for the DIY mimosas came in rocks glasses, cream for coffee cake in a mug with a spoon, etc.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food; amazingly attentive, friendly staff! We visited Boston for a bachelorette weekend. When our waitress asked what brought us the Boston, we told her and the beer rep for the night came over shortly to give us complimentary drinks. The waitress then surprised us by buying us an additional round. She also made a list of fun places to visit in Boston for a variety if experiences. On top of that, the goat cheese dip was tasty, and came as a large appetizer serving for our table. Their cocktail selection was excellent. Two members of our party raved about the blueberry lavendar lemonade, while another enjoyed a non traditional margartia. I enjoyed a burger; both the patty and the egg that adorned the top of it were cooked perfectly. The french fries were hot and crispy. We highly recommend!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Awesome food, Service and ambience
  37. RobertC

    New England

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The restaurant was convenient, a short walk from our hotel. The food was better than we expected and the service was great!
  38. MAEVEG

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A neighborhood go- to. Always enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Harvard Gardens.
  39. Travellah

    New England

    118 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Solid, good food. Service was great.
  40. 36chambers

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Harvard Gardens is a Beacon Hill staple and it's very close the T (Charles/MGH stop). Perfect for a beer after work and brunch on the weekends. They have a great "appy hour" with half-priced apps 5-7pm on weekdays and the breakfast/brunch is killer. Definitely a must when you're hanging on the hill.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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You can order delivery directly from Harvard Gardens using the Order Online button. Harvard Gardens also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 523-2727.

Harvard Gardens is rated 4.4 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Beacon Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Brunch Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Red Line Charles/MGH T stop

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    John Blass

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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