I work at MGH so this is an obvious choice for after work bevvies and eats. It can get crowded with us hospital folks, but if you don't mind some dirty scrubs rubbing up on you, there is room at the bar. I have never had to wait for a table, but it always seems very busy. It is a good place to come with large parties, but be sure to make a reservation Changing beer menu, good mixed drinks, reasonable prices for alcoholic bev's. Classic comfort food is always my choice here...the mac 'n cheese is absolutely decadent and the truffle fries are a must try...you will eat more than you should I promise. The edamame is always a healthy satisfying choice. Always a good choice to go to HG! read more

I'd never heard of Harvard Gardens, so I was pleasantly surprised when I sat down and (finally) got some food that it was, well, awesome. It's sort of a bar slash restaurant. We had a party of eight, no reservation, no problem. The only problem came when I got my meal 20 minutes after everyone else got theirs. Honestly! If pumpkin ravioli takes 20 extra minutes to make (really??) then put a note on the menu, or at least give me a heads up - I was starving, inebriated, and in the mood for anything edible, and you betcha I would've ordered something else. I was so famished by the time I got my decently sized but too small for my state of hunger meal, that I finished my few pieces of pumpkin ravioli (very sugary - definitely didn't want any more than the portion I had) and ate half of another member of our party's mac and cheese (much bigger portion, no sugar to be found). read more

Came here for lunch and it wasn't busy at all. Very clean place and very polite and friendly hostess. Ordered the All American Burger with Bacon and Swiss Cheese, extra crispy fried and Iced Tea. Ordered my Burger Medium and it came out Well. Server was not busy and I drank my iced tea and it took him over 20 minutes to refill it and when he did he poured more ice than tea. Ugh that drives me nuts. read more

Although their beer list could use some help, their food is yummy! It keeps me coming back... They are constantly changing their dinner menu, and most everything on there looked appetizing. I wanted it all. If only my stomach was as big as my eyes think they are.... Although it was super hot (my bf and I were sweating) and the fire alarm went off (which I think can be attributed to their renovations, but I'm not sure), we had a great meal - even if they didn't have any dessert. Recommendation: if you like pasta and/or goat cheese, get the orchiette. It has goat cheese, orchiette, peas, tomatos, and a creamy pesto-like sauce. YUM! I was also pleasantly surprised to find out that they have brunch until 3pm on the weekends. Nice. read more

You know those places that are sooooo loud you can't hear, and then you realize you aren't at a concert? This is it! Got there 930ish, and wanted to tell everyone to shut the eff up, so I could hear the people next to me. On the upside, their water was delicious. read more

It really should be a 2.5 star, but I'm feeling generous today. Service: Ehh...it was OK. The hostess was really nice and friendly but our waiter was OK. My friend wanted a drink that they no longer have and when she asked for a recommendation, he wasn't too helpful. He was also distracted every time someone walked in the door and did not check to see if our food was OK. Food: The parmesan truffle fries are SOOOOOOOOOO good, one of the best I've had. I'm drooling just thinking about it! I ordered a turkey wrap and it was extremely bland. I mean, how exciting can a turkey wrap be right? but this just wasn't great. One of my friends ordered the ribs as an entree and I think they serve the entire pig's rib cage as one entree! - the portion was ginormous! I would not go out of my way to try this place, but its not a bad place for a drink and some fries. read more

I had an absolutely delicious brunch at Harvard garden today. I had the eggs Benedict. The portion size was enormous with a heaping pile of cheese flavored potatoes. The eggs were so yummy and served with prosciutto instead of Canadian bacon. Our waitress also brought us a basket of tasty coffee cake while we were waiting for our breakfast. I enjoyed coming here for brunch more than dinner and will definitely be back! read more

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Not sure why some of the super negative reviews on Harvard Garden have been written given my experience and those of friends. Service today was fast and attentive. The waitress quickly filled up empty drinks without prompting. The tomato, mozzarella and basil sandwich was excellent. Being a very good lad, I opted for salad instead of fries. The salad was simply a bunch of greens. I think these guys can do better than that. The Wagya burger, at least according to my friend, was excellent. Fries looked awfully good which contributed to my grumpiness about the salad. Food envy is a terrible thing. Nice atmosphere, reasonable prices. read more

Average food overall. Good service, ambience and music. Their location is a plus and thus seems like a good dinner party place for a huge group. Plus we got 15%off on each entre with yelp check -ins! read more

A group of 6 of us went to brunch on Sunday. The food was absolutely sinful. Our group started with the Truffle Parmesan Fries (yes, for breakfast), which wasn't a mistake. The basket was gone almost instantly and we kept looking for more. The Breakfast Sandwich was very messy to eat due to the hollandaise sauce (probably don't order this on a first brunch date), but was definitely worth the extra napkin as it was devilishly good. The portions were huge - a generous portion of homefries and fruit. From looking around the table at the Nutella and Banana French Toast, Omelette, Breakfast Pizza, and Eggs Benedict we were all struggling to clean our plates and there was plenty left on each plate to share and let other try as well. The service was a little slow and I drink that I had ordered that was not available that morning was still on the bill, but the waitress was very apologetic and took it off immediately when I found it. Definitely a place that I will go back to for brunch! read more

Drafting this as I sit at my table full and satisfied from a great meal. I wandered in here around 4:30pm after a day of sightseeing and was promptly seated. The restaurant was sparsely populated, with only about a dozen people in the bar area watching football. My server, Janice, brought me water and took my drink order right away. A couple of minutes later, Janice returned with my draft beer and took my order. I ordered the pork sandwich and was offered a choice of fries or greens or a little of both (which is what I opted for). The sandwich was fantastic. Messy but flavorful and full of tang from the banana peppers. Janice checked on me shortly after I received my food and again when my beverage was low. As soon as I pushed the plate away from me, she came by to collect the dish and offer me coffee and/or dessert. I opted for the coffee, which was pretty darn good (and if you think that's no big deal, you probably don't drink as much coffee as I do). Total bill for the sandwich, 2 beers and coffee (with tip) was $26.00. Not bad as far as I'm concerned. If there was one thing that I didn't like, it's that the tables have that sticky feel to them that happens after many years of use. It's not a deal breaker, but worth noting. read more

We hit this place up for a last drink on our way home from Beacon Hill Pub (which is right next door). It is definitely way more trendy than the aforementioned pub (maybe trying a little too hard, though?), but the drinks weren't actually more expensive than next door (which was surprising). Music was ok, and the waiter was very nice. I don't think I would usually go here, but after the Beacon Hill this pace provided a pleasant conclusion of our night. read more

First off, wine glasses as water glasses do not work. Yes, it looks classy and cool, but I'm not ordering water because I'm cheap, I want it because I'm thirsty, desire hydration and don't want the 200 calories a glass that accompanies soda. Whew. Glad I got that off my chest. So this place is a solid 3 to 3.5 star place. Basic bar fare done all fancy like as seems to be the trend. And they do an okay job of it. Sandwiches come with salad or fries or half and half. The dressing is a bit sweet for my taste, but okay. I wish they let the grilled asparagus stand on its own rather than drizzling balsamic all over it, but that's no great sin. The food is of good taste and good quality. The decor is that bistro bar look that seems to be more and more prevalent these days. A good vacuuming of the valance over the entry to the kitchen is needed. Speaking of which, I could see right into the kitchen without a half wall to hide even the most unavoidably unattractive part of the kitchen. I walked by this place at least a thousand times before ever entering. I was a Hill resident and thought this to be nothing more than an unimpressive bar with unimpressive food and unimpressive patrons. The food is better than I thought. Still undecided about the rests. It definitely gets crowded at night, but it's a solid lunch/dinner option, if not a little full of itself. read more

Ok I need to break this up into sections.... Lunch: My coworkers and I love going here at lunch time. 90% of the time the service is great and fast. The food is always divine and much better than most of the other lunch places in the area. For lunch, I love the lobster roll, any of the pizzas and the french fries are amazing. Dinner: I came here for dinner for a birthday celebration with a group of girlfriends. Other than the obnoxious guy at the bar hitting on us the whole time, it was great. Our waiter was very helpful and did not make us feel pressured when we hung around for a very long time. I love the martini's and all the food that we had was great. Drinks/Bar: The bar area is very fun and relaxed. We were there on a Friday night so it was pretty busy, but we didn't have a problem getting a table. The atmosphere was nice and the people there seemed cool. The only reason that I deducted a star from HG is because when we sat at the table during the bar hours, we asked if we should go up to the bar to get our drinks (which we didn't mind doing) or if we were going to have a waitress. We were told we had a waitress, but she was extremely slow and we ended up going to the bar anyways. But I am definitely in love with this place and will continue to dine there often! read more

I stopped by for dinner here before the July 3 Pops rehearsal concert at The Esplanade. We got parking right in front, which was perfect for our evening plans. The menu here is not extensive, but I don't see that as a negative. I got the HG burger with fries. Another person in my group got the HG burger with salad, and someone else got a salad with salmon. There was a small hiccup, because the dressing was not brought on the side as requested. However, our server was extremely apologetic, and the situation was remedied quickly. I also impressed my dinner companions with the Yelp check-in offer. :p Being attached to your phone does have its occasional benefits! I wouldn't go out of my way to return the next time I'm in town, but Harvard Gardens was a pleasant experience that I would not mind repeating, either. read more

I ate here for dinner since was looking for some food near MGH. The experience was nothing spectacular, but overall it was a good dining experience and I enjoyed the food. If you want a solid bar experience (burgers, wings, sandwiches, etc.) in the area, I think this is a good pick. The also have gluten free buns and a decent number of gluten free options, which was a pleasant surprise. read more

The brunch here is outstanding. On the pricier side, but the portions are monstrous. The HG Benny - Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and asparagus is tremendous, both in size and yumminess. Whatever you do, though, make sure you get a side of hash browns - they're almost like thick-cut potato chips. Salty and perfect for a rough morning. The bar scene is most definitely of the meatmarket variety. But the music is great (Outkast/Killers/Kings of Leon) and the drinks aren't too expensive considering the clientele. EDIT: I just got back from lunch here and I'll reiterate my four-star rating. Our waiter was attentive and accomodating (and super cute). I ordered prociutto pizza and my fellow diner got the grilled chicken sandwich - a little expensive, but HUGE portions and very good, so justifiably so. read more

I am an HG junkie - can't get enough! I've never been disappointed by the food, be it brunch, lunch, dinner or bar bites. For those later meals: One of my most favorite salads in the world is from Harvard Gardens - the Boston Bibb. Mmmmmm, I could have that every day and die a happy girl. The Pizzas are also delish and on a chilly fall/winter day, that Pumpkin Ravioli hits the spot! For those early meals: The omelets are fab. (Although you can really order anything that comes with the homefries because that is the real star of the plate.) The Pumpkin muffins come in twos are are hot out of the oven. But the best part of brunch here is that you can always get a table. No reservation, no waiting - something almost unheard of on a Sunday morning in this town. For those drinks: The bar scene is always lively and the cocktails are good. While the Dark & Stormy is no longer on the cocktail menu, order it because they make a delicious one! read more

Delicious breakfast burrito, great casual brunch place in good location. Friendly staff and good service. Would definitely come back again! read more

Harvard Gardens - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A relatively mellow bar/restaurant combo, HG apparently gets really busy during weekends. You can eat of the bar menu for $10-15; the more upscale restaurant menu will set you back $20-30. The wine list is reasonable. I had one of the pizzas, which was nice but nothing to write home about. One of my friends ordered a medium rare burger and wasn't impressed as it came well done. read more

Modernite twentythirtysomethings congregate in this restaurant lounge in Beacon Hill. Whereas most destinations of this sort end up getting caught in the schizophrenia of which customer base to focus on, Harvard Gardens handles both sides of the restaurant. Literally. A non-instrusive divider down the center of Harvard Gardens separates the lounge/bar from the dining area for the most part. On a Saturday night, the lounge/bar was cramming room only, while the dining area was less claustrophobic (though not by much). While groups of singles seem to predominate, there's still a nice balance in crowd makeup---but you're at a lounge, after all, so stop thinking so much and just, well, go lounge. But you're hungry, too, right? Problem solved. The best way to soak up the atmosphere and acclimate to the space is to take advantage of a dinner here. You'll be seated in a much less cramped space in a solid booth with plenty of personal space. You can soak up the ambience without worrying about spilling your Ketel Red Bull on your neighbor (leave that for when you squeeze your way to the other side...but more on that later). The lobster gnocchi ($17) was tasty with a balanced texture---not rubbery like when it's overcooked, nor like bits of mashed potatoes when it's not quite done. Of course with most pasta dishes that have the word "lobster" in them, one is always skeptical on the amount that's actually used in the preparation, but in Harvard Gardens' case, fresh breaks of lobster meat were well integrated throughout the dish (not a half lobster or anything, but more than the typical place, and enough to make you actually have enough to chew on and realize that you're paying for (some) lobster)). The Harvard Gardens' spin on mac and cheese ($8) is a generous portion that can be taken as a meal of its own, presented in a way that's right on track with the decor. Altogether, the meal for two, with wine, was just south of $50 without tip. The decor is modern urban and geometric. The soft seemingly fluroescent suggestions of reds, cremes, and orange colors radiating from the crevices add to the hip lounge feel, all the time making you wonder if the ghost of Dan Flavin is there for a drink himself. As the crowd increases, even basic conversation in the dining area becomes a shouting match, so the only resolution is to experience the other half of the room. Pay your dinner bill, then slide over to the lounge and start a tab. The lounge area gets extremely crowded, but isnt' that the point? It will be difficult to not overlap conversations and literally rub elbows (at a minimum) with the rest of your Constant Harvard Gardeners. read more

So I've been here twice now, once for a very early dinner with the fam and once for drinks on my bday before going to another bar. I enjoyed both times. It really is the most convenient bar I think to MGH, which is why I've stopped by both times really. Drinks and food aren't too pricey for the Beacon Hill area. I had the margherita pizza and it was very tasty. I also liked their mac & cheese. When I came for drinks, I just got my regular but it was good. Everything about this place screams Ok, but not awesome. If you are in the area and looking for a decent place then you should stop by. If you are looking for some awesome place to drink, maybe stop by Alibi across the street. read more

I met a friend here for drinks last night before going out for the night. The way she described it was "There are always a lot of cute but uninteresting men here." The men here last night were not cute or interesting. A lot of short, Beacon Hill "young professionals"...no thanks. The drinks are good and the staff is friendly. It can get a bit crowded, but there's usually room to stand or sit at the bar. read more

I personally love Harvard gardens, it is my go to bar to hang out with friends and have some apps. Typically, you will find an array of local beer and the norm. It is a large hang out spot for local professionals. they have an "appy hour" as I would call it, since Boston does not have a real happy hour where some flatbreads are $5. Bonus, they're pretty big and pretty tasty! Be careful though- on an off night they may be understaffed and incredibly slow to help out. Which would be my only tiff read more

Harvard Gardens is always a great alternative for a weekend night, or a great spot to enjoy some brunch on a weekend. Many a trip to BHP have been detoured into Harvard Gardens for a few beers and a large helping of their DELICIOUS truffle fries. If you come here without getting the fries you are truly missing out! Other than these tasty morsels, the full menu has many scrumptious options to consider. The bartenders are really cool people (though as mentioned they can be no-nonsense) and are always open to making a suggestion for you based on your tastes. I've been here on almost every day of the week and they have always greeted me with a smile and a delicious beverage. I have frequented HG much more often at night than during the day but I can also vouch for their brunch. It is especially a popular spot before events at the Garden so take this into consideration when making your brunch plans. read more

This is the fourth time I've been here but the first time I've ordered the Gyro and rice. Probably the best gyro I've ever had. Although, there is a cinnamon flavor in either the rice or the meat which is a little off putting. Service is always great - friendly servers and cooks. Atmosphere is pretty authentic. It's small and homely, but not in the best neighborhood. However, it's the best Mediterranean place in Syracuse. read more

Harvard Gardens - Gyro and rice. Great flavor! - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I am a nurse at mass general and I've been working this since 1984 and I have been coming to Harvard gardens since then. Tonight I went there early with 2 of my colleagues to have appetizers and drinks and the waitress had a smooth when it was early and not crowded. We paid a $150 for our bill and we were finishing our drinks when the hostess came up to us and told us that we needed to move again for bigger party. I politely told her that we were already asked to move once and we would not move again after working 12 hours and we were both offended and insulted that we were asked to move a second time when we were paying patrons at an establishment we have been attending since 1984. Never in my life have I been asked to move twice at a restaurant as a paying customer and I am both disgusted and disappointed that this hostess was allowed to even ask us to move twice. Mass general hospital employees are the biggest paying customers for Harvard gardens in Harvard gardens should think twice before treating their patrons the way they did us tonight read more

Stopped in here on a late Sunday night. Bartender was kind of quite at first then our food showed up. He had been paying attention the whole time. The pork nachos and the quail egg sliders are outstanding. A solid place and I highly recommend it. read more

Terrible service and average food. Definitely the worst customer service experience I have had in Boston. Do not waste your time. We were seated immediately but had to practically beg someone to give us water and then ask to have someone come take our order. There wasn't a line to be sat and there were empty tables around us, so I couldn't figure out why the food would take 45 minutes to come out. But magically after we asked our server to check on our food, it came out. There are plenty of other wonderful options for dining nearby. read more

I don't know why people rave about Harvard Gardens, the beer selection is decent, and their food is average, I don't understand why people would make a trip to go out to this place. If I lived in the neighborhood I would probably go to this bar, but it is definitely not a Boston destination. I went to meet some people, we sat at a high top table and had some fries, the chicken fingers and some macaroni and cheese. The mac and cheese was bad, not very cheesy, almost like someone poured heavy cream over soggy noodles and then threw the concoction in the oven with bread crumbs on top. The fries were soggy and didn't come out very hot, but still edible, the one saving grace was the chicken fingers, the meat was tender and tasty, and the outside had the perfect crunch. The selection of dipping sauces left something to be desired, they weren't very good with the exception the buffalo sauce which wasn't bad. The atmosphere of the place was decent, definitely a lot of people for drinks and a lot of people for dinner, the location isn't bad, across from MGH and the T station so at least it wasn't a long commute for me to get out there. All in all I would probably go back but this place is never going to be on the top of my mind when I think of Beacon Hill Pubs. read more

Good local bar for me and my roommates to spend the night or stumble into late night. We've had their late night pizza a few times, and despite burning my mouth on it once, its delicious. They let us order a basket f fries right as the kitchen was closing one night too, and they were amazing. And not just because we had been drinking all night. The crowd is usually chill and fun. Top 40s music bumpin. But no one dancing It does get packed, and is kind of not sure what kind of bar it is. But its always reliable for a good time and good food, at any time. The bartenders and staff are always friendly and attentive as well. read more

I went in to Harvard Gardens and found they have a deliciously updated menu created by a new chef. Some of the same bar-food staples remain (the Kobe Sliders are amazing) but the dinner menu has greatly improved. I had the Lemon and Sea Salt Crusted Pan Roasted Chicken with rosemary prosciutto gnocchi and caramelized cauliflower. The chef seemingly uses French cooking methods because the chicken breast was mouth wateringly tender on the inside and the skin was perfectly crisped on the outside. I was in taste bud heaven! The chef even sent over a complementary blueberry cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert... The only thing I miss very dearly from the old menu is the Edamame with Sesame oil, but with all these new treats to try, I will forget it soon enough! If it's been a while, give Harvard Gardens another try for a nice dinner out! read more

I recently went to Harvard Gardens to celebrate my Best Friends birthday for the first time and I must say I was impressed by this place. I did not expect the food to be so good I tried the wontons, sliders, and calamari. I do wish the calamari had been a bit more crispy however aside form that I really enjoyed the blend between the scallions, chilly peppers and garlic. Would definitely go back and try out more of their menu. read more

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My company held a small holiday party here. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were great. The general manager was very helpful planning the event. read more

When I worked at MGH, I loved meeting friends after work at Harvard Gardens. It was the closest, nicest joint you could walk into while still wearing scrubs. An added bonus was chatting up some of the other cuties in scrubs ;) Although slightly pricey, I loved the steak-frites with a good (local) beer. It was really delicious and hit the spot after a rough shift. But because HG isn't very big, there is definitely a line on weekend nights so you may have to wait for a spot. But, hey, it's Boston - there's always a line on weekends. read more

Nice dive spot by Charles. Good service as always. Can get crowded Friday night once the medical staff gets out from MGH. Definitely a good spot to hang out after sailing or walking on the esplanade. Step in, you may be surprised read more

I've been here multiple times for drinks, dinner and brunch. The staff is very friendly - and have always been really great about accommodating my gluten-free food needs. My girlfriends and I come here regularly for wine and their truffle fries - which are amazing! The bartender recently suggested we order a side of bacon aioli (that comes on their burger) to dip our fries in - great idea for taste, bad for the arteries! read more

Great food, great service, great ambiance -- morning, noon or night -- with a date, big group of friends, or alone. I love Harvard Gardens the most for their brunch. (Killer bloody mary!) This is definitely one of my favorite spots in Boston--I can always count on a good experience! The service is what makes it stand out the most--even at their busiest. I'm gluten free and the servers are always helpful and accommodating so that I can have a delicious meal. They rotate the menus (and cocktails) pretty frequently, so it's always fun to try something new even though I come here all the time. read more

Looking for late night eats, we stumbled into Harvard Gardens not knowing what a treat it would be. At that point we were just looking for something on a Sunday night, and a libation to side car the meal. We found both! MaiTai - Delish Fish Tacos - Delish Shrimp in Chili Sauce - Delish Oysters on the Half Shell - Delish The drinks flowed and so the night went. We could not seem to order the shrimp or drinks fast enough. A worth stop on the north side of town! read more

Service was great. Food was not. Would not go back unless I'm at the bar watching a game