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Harvard Gardens

316 Cambridge St, Boston, MA | Map it  

02114 42.361000 -71.068900

(617) 523-2727 | View Website

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A lively bar scene and extensive, inviting menu of comforting faves make for an ideal all-purpose hangout on Beacon Hill.

Features

Neighborhoods:
Back Bay, Beacon Hill
Price:
$$$
Cuisine:
Traditional American, New American, Hamburgers
Categories:
Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants

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Restaurant Special Features:
Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Date Spot, Group Dining, Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Brunch, Romantic Dining
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Martinis
Payment Methods:
Travelers Check, MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express, Gift Certificate
Bar & Club Special Features:
After Work

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Review Highlights

ambiance
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“Martinis and special drink list is fun and reasonably priceD.”
drinks
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“love being able to order the best tuna tartar in boston, at the same place I can sling back beers have a burger and people watch.”
food quality
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“There is tuna tartar in a martini glass with plum sauce, good bibb lettuce salad, delicious chicken salad, inventive pasta dishes that can come in half-sizes, creative pizzas, etc.”
menu variety
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“Harvard gardens is a cool restaurant they have a wide variety of different kinds of foods and they are very well made.”
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overall
100%
“It is a great after work spot, as well as a fun place to go at night.”
service
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“service is comparable to most other good restaurants only the staff at HG is downright gorgeous - read: serious eye candy.”
value
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“Food is good and relatively inexpensive”
wait time
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“The check took just as long to get as it had to order our food.” View Less

Reviews for Harvard Gardens

juliacantor

Member since Apr, 2010 View Profile
46Reviews
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Joined 2 years ago
4.0
April 19, 2010

Great place to grab a few drinks. I've been to Harvard Gardens on several different occasions and I have always had a great time. Located close to Mass General Hospital, Beacon Hill, Kendall Square, and downtown, so it draws a crowd from all over. It is a great after work spot, as well as a fun place to go at night... or even after going to a few other bars in the area. It is one of the more versatile bars in Boston and dependable for a good crowd. If you happen to be there late night, I highly recommend their White Truffle Parmesan Fries. They really hit the spot.

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Meghan Christine

Member since Jan, 2010 View Profile
48Reviews
21Photos
Joined 2 years ago
4.0
January 06, 2010

classy, casual and fun. My friends and I ventured over to HG after the Liberty Hotel line did not move at all. Conveniently located right by the MGH t-stop in Beacon Hill, HG offers a mix of casual and classy under one roof. The selection of males and females is an equal balance, and Saturday nights tend to bring out an evolving crowd of people either there to pregame, or there to stay, with new people constantly in line to get in. I have not tried any food – stuck only to wine – but my friends had mixed drinks and all the prices were on par for Boston. As a single female looking to mingle, I found a variety of men interesting enough to let engage me. I prefer when bars are most crowded to sit at the bar – that way you can scope out the scene better – and meet people who need to get drinks by helping them get the attention of the bartenders. Not a date spot because it can be too loud and busy to really get to know the person you went with. I recommend HG as a place to go with a group of people that might not all know each other, or a place to go if only a few people want to go out.

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gtjojahpeach

Member since Jan, 2007 View Profile
4Reviews
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Joined 5 years ago
2.0
October 14, 2007

Worst Brunch Experience. We only waited a few minutes to sit down, but were not greeted by out waiter right away. When he did greet us he said they were out of ALL brunch items accept for eggs and omelets. He didn't come back for another 15-20 minutes to place our order. Our food took an hour to get to the table and the waiter did not alert us once to any kitchen updates or why the food was taking so long. We had ordered two omelets. When the food finally came, he didn't apologize for the delay. All of the food - eggs, bacon and potatoes were overcooked and looked and tasted as though they had been sitting out for a while. The waiter did not put any more effort than minimally needed to get us our food/see how we were doing. He also got one of the orders wrong. The check took just as long to get as it had to order our food. To say the least - not returning. Who is out of everything but eggs during brunch before noon?

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ijdatz

Member since Jul, 2007 View Profile
5Reviews
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Joined 5 years ago
5.0
July 09, 2007

Great Food, Nice Bar Scene. Went out to this restaurant for dinner with my sister and really enjoyed it! We were a little short on budget but still have high standards and this one met them and exceeded! We shared everything that we ordered and the staff was very courteous about it. The butterleaf cashew salad was excellent, the truffled parmesan fries were awesome, (very big serving, and even better on oven reheat later that night!) and the asparagus ravioli was particularily memorable. It had a great bar scene but still very convenient and comfortable dinner seating. If anything was lacking it was the airconditioning. It wasn't too hot, but on a stifling day I wanted a little more than room fans.

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denny21

Member since Apr, 2007 View Profile
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Joined 5 years ago
5.0
April 03, 2007

ridiculously HOT waitstaff & bartenders. great bar scene with equally great food. service is comparable to most other good restaurants only the staff at HG is downright gorgeous - read: serious eye candy. thursday nights are not to be missed - get there early, it fills up quickly so if you get there before 10, you can secure one of the coveted high top bar tables and stake out your section before the rush.

definitely try the tuna tartare - best in the city

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