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Harvest

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Harvest in the Greater Boston area is a three star American restaurant. This is one of the popular restaurants you'll find in the Harvard Square area. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, breakfast, brunch, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is recently opened, handicap accessible, and good for groups. Diners found the food natural and plain.

Expert Reviews of Harvest

Citysearch | One of Harvard Square's premier dining destinations serves seasonal, modern American fare to well-heeled regulars.

A local institution since 1975, Harvest has long been the go-to spot for Cambridge luminaries and visiting academics in search of seasonal, upscale New England cuisine. The interior, all warm woods and muted...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/06/2006
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AOL CityGuide

a restaurant born again...
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Boston.com

For the price, I was rather disappointed in this restaurant. It was better than many that I've been to in the Harvard Square area, but it also cost 3 times as much. I was disappointed in the Lobster Pierogies,...
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New York Times

the lavish menu of up-to-date dishes is hedged with a little comfort food--mashed potatoes, baked beans, house fries. starters include raw seafood and an elaborately presented new england clam chowder with...
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Open List

As a former concierge, I always knew that Harvest was an easy choice for excellent food and atmosphere. I never had any complaints from guests who I sent there from our upscale hotel. That is why I was so...
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USRG

it in basic wooden chairs and table settings, but enjoy gourmet meals...
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Boston.com

I was in 2 weeks ago, and thoroughly enjoyed everything - from the fabulous new cocktails, the expertly chosen wine (from their director), to the food. I am not much of a dessert person, but the menu was...
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Boston.com

Harvest is my favorite restaurant in Cambridge due to it's warm and inviting decor and fabulous outdoor patio area. However, the last three times I have gone the food has been less than impressive. The...
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Open List

Visiting Harvard Square and happened upon Harvest today. Looking in I spied their outdoor patio. I was lucky enough to grab a seat with my mother (it filled up right after) and soon was met with a great bread...
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Wcities

since 1975, this harvard square establishment has been considered a pioneer of modern american cuisine. artwork on the walls depicts the harvest scenes from which the restaurant takes its name. the rich red...
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Gayot

harvest made its name as the first pit-stop on the way to stardom for some of the cityis top chefs---frank mcclelland, chris schlesinger and lydia shire to name a few. the contemporary american menu includes...
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10Best

harvest is well-known for brunch, thanks to chef eric brennan, who adds a unique touch to traditional new england entrees. sample selections include broiled pineapple with maple sugar, chilled avocado soup...
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Fodor's

always have brunch there when in boston. the food is natural, fresh & presentation is simple. menu could use some changing more frequently, but so good, no one complains...
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Yahoo! Travel

Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Harvest in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and hotels.
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Boston.com

I ate at Harvest on Feb 3rd @ 8:30pm and was overall unimpressed. The decor was pleasing, the service was unexceptional, and the food was plain and unexciting, especially for the price. I had cod and could...
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OpenTable

harvest presents contemporary cuisine inspired by american classics-executive chef keith pooler focuses on the region's freshest ingredients in his seasonal menus. chef's weekly tasting menu highlights...
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Boston.com

A disappointment. Our service was inattentive, perfunctory, and on one occasion rude. We spotted folks at another table waving vigorously over a considerable length of time for attention. Although flavorful,...
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OpenTable

Located in the heart of Harvard Square, Harvest celebrates the modern American table. Harvest presents inspired American cuisine showcasing the region's freshest ingredients and seasonal product. Serving...
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User Reviews of Harvest

Yelp.com Review - by dea a.

4 of 5 stars. For brunch only: The bad:
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tasha M.

3 of 5 stars. Went for restaurant week, and like some others, was somewhat dissappointed. Very courteous and attentive service, but the food was not the quality meal I was expecting for the prices they normally…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan J.

3 of 5 stars. Honestly, I'm not 100% convinced that the food is worth the hefty price tag. My pea and ricotta ravioli was tasty, but a little mushy for my tastes. And for the price (I believe it was $24), I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

4 of 5 stars. I came here with a group, and was impressed with the restaurant as a whole. Service was quick and efficient, with the waiters getting the food and drinks out quickly, and not rushing anyone. On top…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiki B.

5 of 5 stars. great experience. very helpful service despite not having any idea what i was talking about when i tried to order a drink from their online menu (maybe it's an old menu? should update that). i had…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack J.

3 of 5 stars. Very good, but expensive. Very nice staff. I would consider dining at Harvest again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernadette S.

4 of 5 stars. The style is very contemporary, with warm, neutral colors and an airy feel. The other diners seemed very Cambridge-esque, kind of pretentious to me. The service was really excellent. I had the Market…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Odin K.

2 of 5 stars. What a disappointment. I had heard good things about Harvest, and I was stoked to celebrate Restaurant Week here. My friend and I arrived on time for our 12:30 reservation and were seated.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KATE G.

4 of 5 stars. (JUST EDITED _ DESERVES 4 not 3 stars my sister berated me as well)location a bit sketchy looks like a dorm mess hall from the outside. When you walk in it is dimly lit and busy. I ate at the bar -…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

2 of 5 stars. My expectations were dashed to the ground, with vigor. Though to be fair, this is a review based on the Restaurant Week lunch menu. I expect a good caesar salad to have some punch, but theirs was flat…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz K.

2 of 5 stars. It's so hard to judge a place based on Restaurant Week--unfair, even--but here I am doing that very thing. Anyway, if you were contemplating coming here for RW, I'd suggest elsewhere. The menu was a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexander H.

5 of 5 stars. I have no idea why this place is only rated 3 stars on Yelp. I found it through an Eating Guide, and it looked pretty nice so I took a friend out to dinner there. First off, we were half an hour late…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian C.

5 of 5 stars. Harvest is continually a delight to dine at. The staff has never been anything but courteous and the menu always has surprises for you. I get tired of restaurants that don't change their menu on a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by brooke liana s.

4 of 5 stars. The food here was nothing short of excellent, neither was the service, or the ambience. Go ahead, open the door. That first step in to the warm waiting-but-not-waiting room is so nice after the cold…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cherie c.

4 of 5 stars. Wow. Got a Dine Gift certificate from a friend when I moved to Boston. I chose Harvest knowing I'd have to pay more than the amount of my certificate. But I'm so glad I did. It allowed me to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mats K.

4 of 5 stars. I had never heard of or seen this place when a friend suggested that we have dinner here. It is set back from Brattle st in somewhat of an alley, so if you don't know it's here you don't see it from…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul B.

5 of 5 stars. For my birthday dinner this year, I was taken to Harvest, in Cambridge Ma. My girlfriend paid, and my daughter came to boost the check. The atmosphere of the place was perfect - dimmed lighting and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin R.

4 of 5 stars. I've been to Harvest once for lunch, and it was really spectacular. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about all aspects of the menu. The layout and decorum of the restaurant is great;…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sherwood C.

3 of 5 stars. Wow. Expensive and my entree was very tasty but seriously tiny portion. I never complain about portion size, but YIKES! Waitress was pleasant, nice place but all in all, there are much better…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen G.

4 of 5 stars. I've only been here once, but it was a great experience. The wine list has some great selections and reasonable prices. Food is tasty. Service is great. It's one of the few very good new…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel H.

5 of 5 stars. Comfortable upscale restaurant in Harvard Sq. Nice bar; warm atmosphere; very good american food Good wine list Food Rating = 4.5 Stars
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin B.

3 of 5 stars. The food here was very good; the service was decent but could have been a bit faster. Fortunately, we weren't in a hurry. We had the oysters, halibut, salmon, and steak. All were perfectly prepared.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Owen E.

2 of 5 stars. I was shocked at the level of service at my last visit to this once fine establishment. Maybe it's the summer and things become lax, I don't know. I hope they can get their act together soon.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Worst Restaurant Service I have ever experienced.

My wife and I were seated at Harvest Restaurant at 7PM as per our reservation on a Saturday night through Open Table. We were there with a gift card from our daughter for our 35th wedding anniversary. We got...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily M.

3 of 5 stars. Before RW '07 I swear Harvest had at least 3 1/2- 4 solid stars overall. Then, apparently, they decided that the food can still be top notch while having horrible service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Roni E.

3 of 5 stars. Although I wasn't totally satisfied with this place I was content. In my honest opinion, I was kind of turned off about going here after MM's experience. But I had already made plans with 3 other kick…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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stay away during restaurant week

I was looking forward to dinner as we have enjoyed restaurant week meals at many the local restaurants. This was the worst ever. Under-ripe tasteless heirloom tomatoes, the toughest pork loin chop I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Devon W.

2 of 5 stars. I have to say, I left pretty let down by Harvest. I'd heard good things from friends in the past, but wasn't wowed in the least. First off, it's tucked away, which was really nice. Odd thing about…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian E.

4 of 5 stars. I've been to Harvest 4 or 5 times (although not in a year or so), always in a family setting (middle-aged parents, kids in teens or early twenties), and never had a bad experience. For once in a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah G.

1 of 5 stars. Restaurant Week should be used to attract new guests to your restaurant, not to insult them and steal their cash. Wine pairings were a joke (did we just get sav blanc for two courses?) and the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wystan U.

1 of 5 stars. Eating at Harvest brought me as close to intentionally becoming bulimic as I'd ever like to get. Really.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

3 of 5 stars. I was so surprised to see how many people had such a horrible experience here. It wasn't my favorite restaurant but it wasn't bad and they have POUTINE on the menu- YUM!!! Anyway a group of us went…
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Yelp.com Review - by Chere P.

1 of 5 stars. Hmmmm, yeah, wow....where to start? I guess it started at 2:00 this afternoon when I called to check on the dress code.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by L r.

1 of 5 stars. EEEEEEEEEWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Harvest made my steak BURNT and I asked for Medium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by MARIN C.

1 of 5 stars. so okay. i know it's restaurant week. it's also my first time participating, so i chose some restaurants i'd probably never go to otherwise. THAT DOESNT MEAN YOUR SELECTION FOR THE CHEAPSKATES CAN BE…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by GJ N.

1 of 5 stars. ***Short Story*** IF YOU LIKE TO BE TREATED LIKE CRAP: Visit Harvest.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah V.

5 of 5 stars. My trip to Harvest on a warm summer evening last week was fantastic. My Mother, Sister and myself were heading for a night out in the Square when my Mom suggested Harvest. What a great place! The decor…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina M.

2 of 5 stars. We went for lunch with a friend who had suggested suggested this place. While they have a very nice outdoor area which is pleasant on a summer day, we were very disappointed by the lack of vegetarian…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yihwa H.

3 of 5 stars. Simple decor and warm lighting set the tone in this restaurant tucked away on Brattle St. The food is good, or at least the stuff we ordered was delicious - in particular, the meat dishes. Service was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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schizophrenic

this place has changed a lot over the years and yet never seems to develop a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Surprisingly pleased

I am from NYC and needed a venue for a graduation party in Boston. For various logistic reasons we opted for Harvest; I was most dismayed to then see the lukewarm reviews but too late to change. I am happy to...
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

5 of 5 stars. I have eatten at Harvest over fifty times and it is consistently good. The atmosphere is casual comfortable elegance with warm colors and dark woods. You can chose to dine at the bar/lounge area, the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Cambridge's Best Upscale Restaurant and Bar

I don't live in Cambridge but when I'm in Harvard Square area 2-3 times a month I frequent Harvest for its very comfortable atmosphere, warm bar, outside garden dining in the summer. It has a modern New...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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Harvest..needs harvesting...

Ventured out to Harvest and I must say it took me some time to find. It is discreetly tucked away from the main street. My first impression was that I was in a furniture showroom with wooden floors. I guess...
menupages.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie N.

4 of 5 stars. To me, it's all about the calamari they serve at the bar. Whenever we think of our favorite calamari we think of Harvest and the dipping sauce they serve with it and then one of us ultimately says…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ligaya T.

3 of 5 stars. Usually I'm inclined to round up for 3.5 stars and would have done so here had the kitchen not been so reluctant to accommodate one of my vegetarian dining partners. There was nothing on the prix fixe…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole M.

4 of 5 stars. Fancy schmancy. So, to sum it up, only a rare occasion that I actually eat here. In fact, I've only been twice, and sadly, I've never eaten on the patio. So there's a reason to return, because as…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bevin C.

5 of 5 stars. This place is so sleek, so professional, and in my experience, every dish is reliably well-executed. So five stars. I've been here three times in several years and had the same competent, helpful…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay and Jenn O.

3 of 5 stars. Went here for restaurant week last year and the food was pretty good. I liked it but I don't remember what I had so I guess it doesn't get that high of a rating.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Iska B.

3 of 5 stars. Tried it out as a nice double date affair. Verdict? Fairly good stuff though a bit pricey. We had oysters as an appetizer and they were very fresh and delicious. Wow. Like really good. Worth the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan W.

5 of 5 stars. This is what Cambridge needs: a little bit of Europe. True, I have only been there twice, both times to the re-incarnated Harvest of late. Neither time did I have dinner, which may disqualify me.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Be prepared to wait... but it's worth it!

My boyfriend and I went on a whim (without reservations) and had the longest wait to be seated (approx. 1 hour!). But it was definitely worth it. We were made to wait in the bar area which was too small to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by D G.

3 of 5 stars. I cook everything like I was cooking for my dad. Dad served in WWII. People grew and ate from Victory Gardens, they gave up cars, rubber, scrap metal and butter for the war effort. When I make…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave M.

3 of 5 stars. Let me start off by saying that if you read my other reviews, my x out of 5 system is based on the supposed quality of the place. So I'm giving Harvest 3 stars, but it's still a great restaraunt,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Z R.

3 of 5 stars. Definitely be prepared to drop some cash at Harvest. But, it's well worth it. The menu is inventive and diverse. I sampled the eggplant tomato soup, the cod cheek risotto, the chicken-fried quail,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan R.

4 of 5 stars. Here's the rundown: It was a corporate affair. I showed up slightly late, though looking fantastic, so I think it was ok.
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Yelp.com Review - by Bobby O.

2 of 5 stars. To me it was just a bunch of over priced hype and no substance at all. But the place did look good though. I might go back but not soon.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Don't waste your money

This a horrible restaurant. We went for Restaurant Week and learned after we had been seated that they did not offer the special prix fixe deal on Saturday nights. This, I pointed out, was not clearly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen B.

1 of 5 stars. This a horrible restaurant. We went for Restaurant Week and learned after we had been seated that they did not offer the special prix fixe deal on Saturday nights. This i pointed out was not clearly…
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Yelp.com Review - by reese w.

2 of 5 stars. We visited Harvest Resto for Restaurant Week and were less than impressed. Perhaps it was because we ordered from the Resto Week prix fixe menu. However, I would think that they would still have a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy L.

3 of 5 stars. I enjoyed my entire meal, but people I dined with were less pleased (particularly with the winter salad). I enjoyed my meal from appetizer to dessert, but I wasn't overwhelmed with it. And,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John P.

4 of 5 stars. I walked by this place many times over the years and never though much of it. (Other than it on the expensive side) However, I did end up going there for a business dinner and it was fantastic. The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen W.

5 of 5 stars. FABULOUS Prix Fixe Brunch. period. Visiting Harvest for other meals is hardly justified by the standard nouveau american menu (although executed by a clearly talented kitchen staff)withthe whopping…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenneth R.

4 of 5 stars. I had dinner at Harvest a few nights ago during a quick visit to Cambridge. Our dinner was essentially a business dinner that was hosted by a couple who are fond of Harvest. I can see why they like…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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bad service, bad food

This place is so highly ranked, so I thought I'd try it. The cheese plate wasn't good and the fish was not good. The atmosphere was OK. The waitress seemed like she was new to the job. Very crowded and loud. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo T.

3 of 5 stars. This is the first restaurant I visited in Boston. I had dinner here with my family. The ambiance was really nice. The service was really good. The servers where very attentive. The food was good…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen J.

4 of 5 stars. I am indeed surprised by some of the negative comments for Harvest, they sound very un-Harvest like. All my meals there have been dinner, however, so it's possible that lunch isn't the thing to do…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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Horrible

If you like pretentious conversation, poor service by odd little waiters who basically ignore you and overpriced food that isnt very good regardless, feel free to visit this little gem tucked away in Harvard...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha A.

2 of 5 stars. Harvest failed to impress. I have been there twice for lunch, once during restaurant week. The food was nothing special given the bloated price tag. I would expect some sort of amazing sauce with the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006