Food & Drink

50th Anniversary Alumni Dinner Series

Featuring Chef Jimmy Burke & Chef Chris Schlesinger

Thursday, September 18th, 6:00 pm
Cocktail Hour & Four-Course Dinner • $95 per person (+$55 for optional wine pairing) 

Join us as we continue our 50th Anniversary Alumni Dinner Series with two beloved Harvest alumni: Chefs Jimmy Burke and Chris Schlesinger. For one night only, these accomplished chefs return to the kitchen where they helped shape Harvest’s enduring legacy. The evening begins with a cocktail hour, followed by a four-course dinner that reflects their individual styles, culinary journeys, and shared roots at Harvest. This special event celebrates decades of experience, creativity, and connection. Join us for a memorable night honoring the chefs who’ve helped define our story in Harvard Square.


MENU

WELCOME CANAPÉS
Tomato & Watermelon Gazpacho feta, mint
Local Heirloom Apples
bacon palmier, aged cheddar
Duck Confit Empanada
blackberry compote 

FIRST COURSE
Eastern Shore Lump Crab Cake
pickled corn relish, old bay beurre blanc


SECOND COURSE
Housemade Tagliatelle local lobster, sweet corn, basil butter


THIRD COURSE
Charred Ribeye Steak black garlic butter, confit byaldi, herb potato purée, crispy shallots, roast pepper vinaigrette

FOURTH COURSE
Baked Alaska
meringue, concord grape sorbet, vanilla ice cream

*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

Dine Out Boston Lunch

36 per person • August 3rd - 16th • Available Daily


First

your choice of

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho

cucumber, feta, mint

Bluefish Pâté

grilled baguette, pickled sweet corn, shallots, grain mustard

second

your choice of

Fish n’ Chips

haddock, creamy coleslaw, hand-cut fries, cape cod tartar sauce

Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

romaine, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheddar, jalapeño, lime crema vinaigrette

Third

your choice of

Crème Brûlée

vanilla custard, summer fruits

Strawberry Shortcake

angel food cake, meringue, almond, thai basil

Ice Cream & Sorbet

chef’s daily selection

wine

60 per bottle

Fleur, Chardonnay, North Coast, California 2022

Txomin Etxaniz, Getariako Txakolina Rosé, Spain 2023

Château La Gabarre, Bordeaux Supérieur, France 2020

*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

Dine Out Boston Dinner

55 per person • August 3rd - 16th • Available Daily


First

your choice of

Heirloom Tomato Salad

za’atar whipped ricotta, cucumber, basil, pangrattato, champagne vinegar pearls

Mediterranean Stuffed Squid

golden raisins, herbs, pine nuts, capers, creamy polenta

second

your choice of

Rosemary Grilled Pork Loin

pork belly, molasses pit beans, pickled jalapeño potato salad, tomato jam

New England Seafood

cod with sweet corn, linguica stuffed countneck clams, crab cake, potato purée

Third

your choice of

Crème Brûlée

vanilla custard, summer fruits

Strawberry Shortcake

angel food cake, meringue, almond, thai basil

Ice Cream & Sorbet

chef’s daily selection

wine

60 per bottle

Fleur, Chardonnay, North Coast, California 2022

Txomin Etxaniz, Getariako Txakolina Rosé, Spain 2023

Château La Gabarre, Bordeaux Supérieur, France 2020

*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

Dinner


raw bar

East Coast Oysters

cucumber mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon* 4 each

Shrimp Cocktail

cocktail sauce, lemon 24

1975 Tower

six oysters, four shrimp, crab salad with toast 50

Harvest Tower

twelve oysters, six shrimp, chilled mussels, tuna tartare, three lobster sliders 125

Caviar Gougères

chives, kaluga caviar* 25

Chilled Salmon Mosaic

allium ash, soy sauce pearls, tempura crumb, lemon gel, wasabi aioli, furikake* 18

 

Appetizers

Cheeses

served with fruit, nuts, toast 10 each / 3 for 27

Strawberry Mesclun Salad

rhubarb, pan-fried halloumi, snap peas, honey & basil vinaigrette 17

Baby Arugula Salad

pecorino, lemon, olive oil, pine nuts 16

Beets & Cheese

honey lavender chévre, quinoa tabbouleh, butter crackers 19

Chicken Consommé

chicken thyme dumplings, carrot, celery 18

British Curry Mussels

peas, red bell pepper, yukon gold potatoes, scallion 20

Potato Leek Soup

lobster, sweetcorn, piquillo peppers 22

 

Pasta

Squid Ink Tagliatelle

garlic sautéed calamari, calabrian chili, parsley gremolata 27

‘Nduja & Potato Gnocchi

italian sausage, broccolini, tomato sauce, basil 26

 

Entrées

Grilled Brandt Ribeye

confit garlic & parmesan tartine, onion marmalade, roasted tomatoes, horseradish cream* 58 

Pekin Duck Breast

aleppo-poached apricot, patty pan squash, baby kale, earl grey sunchoke purée * 46

Organic Chicken Breast

warm panzanella salad, pickled red onion, humboldt fog, frisée, roast chicken jus 38

Miso Glazed Eggplant

roasted japanese eggplant, jasmine rice, garlic chili bok choy, pickled carrot, aioli 36

Wild Atlantic Swordfish

hummus, grilled zucchini, string beans, pickled peppers, genoa salami, tomato 46

Day Boat Scallops

sweetcorn, fava beans, bacon lardon, potato purée, rhubarb gastrique 48

Pan-Seared Salmon

carrot ginger mousse, roasted asparagus, beluga lentils, hen of the wood mushrooms* 43

Filet Mignon

toasted brioche, garlic bone marrow aioli, asparagus, red wine onion jus* 52

 

Sides 14 each

Grilled Asparagus

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Sautéed Mushrooms

Garlic Chili Bok Choy

Hand Cut French Fries

*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

 

new: Chef’s Seasonal Tasting Menu

Celebrating 50 Years

Since 1975, our kitchen has brought New England’s seasons to life and honored the farmers and artisans who make it possible. It’s a privilege to continue writing the story the chefs before us began, carrying forward a legacy of craftsmanship and heartfelt hospitality. Thank you, Cambridge, and cheers to many more.

NICHOLAS DEUTMEYER Executive Chef


Bluefin Tuna Crudo

citrus ponzu, carrot, radish, edamame, japanese mayonnaise*

Balea, Txakoli, Getariako Txakolina 2023

Morel Mushroom Risotto

asparagus, parmesan, prosciutto, pea tendrils

Massican, Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley 2023

Duck Confit Agnolotti

wild ramp pesto, frisée, parsnip purée, pickled ramps, breadcrumbs

Justin Girardin, Bourgogne Rouge 2022

Grilled Baby Lamb Chops

thyme gruyère potato tart, carrot mustard, sweet peas with mint*

Château Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc 2018

Tangerine Entremet

cream cheese mousse, meringue, tarragon tangerine center

Kracher, Beerenauslese Cuvée, Burgenland 2020

Tasting Menu 125 | Wine Pairing 75

We kindly request the entire table participate in the same menu format. Wine pairings are optional.

*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

Lunch


raw bar

East Coast Oysters

cucumber mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon* 4 each

Countneck Clams

lemon aioli, champagne pearls, chives* 15

Salmon Tartare

capers, cornichon, cucumber, dijonnaise, dill, everything crostini* 17

Shrimp Cocktail

cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon 24

Bluefin Tuna Crudo

citrus ponzu, carrot, radish, edamame, japanese mayonnaise 19

 

Starters

Cheeses

served with fruit, nuts, toast 10 each / 3 for 27

Potato Leek Soup

sweetcorn, piquillo peppers, chive 16

New England Clam Chowder

leeks, potatoes, celery, bacon, cream 16

Little Gem Wedge

green goddess, bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, local bleu, pickled shallots 17

Mesclun Greens

haricot verts, cherry tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, white balsamic vinaigrette 16

Caesar Salad

romaine hearts, caesar dressing, parmesan, garlic herb croutons 16

Beets & Cheese

honey lavender chévre, quinoa tabbouleh, butter crackers 19

Baby Arugula Salad

shaved pecorino, lemon, olive oil, toasted pine nuts 18

Salad Additions

Roasted Chicken Breast  14
Prime Hanger Steak* 17
Faroe Island Salmon* 17 Shrimp 16

 

entrées

Bourbon-Glazed Hanger Steak

potato purée, haricots verts, crispy shallots, black garlic butter* 35

Moules Frites

garlic, cherry peppers, white wine, parsley, french fries 28

Mediterranean Hummus Bowl

quinoa tabbouleh, ktipiti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, picholine olives, pickled red onion, warm falafel 24

Roast Chicken Breast

heirloom tomatoes, pattypan squash, sweetcorn, bell pepper, lime, feta, cilantro 33

Pan-Seared Salmon

carrot ginger mousse, roasted asparagus, beluga lentils, hen of the wood mushrooms* 30

 

sandwiches

New England Lobster Roll

griddled roll, pickle 48

Grilled Chicken Bánh Mì

teriyaki chicken thigh, pickled vegetables, sriracha mayonnaise, cucumber, cilantro 22

Roast Turkey Club

pain de mie, crisp bacon, basil aioli, avocado, lettuce, tomato 21

Heirloom Tomato BLT

pain de mie, north country bacon, seasoned tomatoes, butter lettuce, red wine vinaigrette 20

 

burgers

The Harvest Burger

savenor’s beef, pickle, cabot cheddar, mustard aioli* 23

The Julia Burger

savenor’s beef, brandy-caramelized onion marmalade, boursin cheese* 25

The Veggie Burger

mushroom & bean burger, cheddar, avocado, pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle aioli 25

 

*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

Bar

Join us in the bar daily from 3PM to close to enjoy our full bar menu—no reservation needed. Prefer a table? The bar menu is also available in the dining room and on the patio from 3–5PM.


Chips & Onion Dip

housemade chips & dip 8

add caviar* +25

Hand Cut French Fries

white truffle oil, parmesan, rosemary 14

Caesar Salad

romaine hearts, parmesan, garlic herb croutons 16

Oysters Rockefeller

bacon, spinach, parmesan, breadcrumbs 16

Baby Vegetable Mezze

baba ghanoush, hummus, ktipiti 15

The Julia Burger

brandy-caramelized onion marmalade, boursin cheese* 25

Cheese & Charcuterie

humboldt fog, mimolette, chicken liver mousse, country pâté, fruit, nuts, mustard, crostini 22

Point Judith Calamari

roasted cherry tomatoes, pickled jalapeño, creamy salsa verde 18

 *These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

Brunch


Libations

Grand Mimosa

bubbles, OJ, grand marnier 15

Bloody Mary

vodka or tequila 16

choice of classic mix or spicy pepper mix

Brattle In Bloom

lillet rosé, grapefruit, hibiscus, sparkling wine 18

 

Raw Bar

East Coast Oysters

cucumber mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon* 4 each

Shrimp Cocktail

cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon 24

Smoked & Marinated Local Clams

‘nduja aioli, tomato, garlic, lemon, fennel, hardtack 21

1975 Tower

six oysters, four shrimp, crab salad with toast* 50

Harvest Tower

twelve oysters, six shrimp, chilled mussels, tuna tartare, three lobster sliders* 125

 

Starters

Viennoiserie

daily selection of freshly baked pastries 7 each

Cheeses

served with fruit, nuts, toast 10 each / 3 for 27

Point Judith Calamari

pickled cherry peppers, sweet chili sauce, toasted sesame, scallions 18

Potato Leek Soup

sweetcorn, piquillo peppers, chive 16

Greek Yogurt Parfait

toasted granola, seasonal fruit & jam 12

Beets & Cheese

honey lavender chévre, quinoa tabbouleh, butter crackers 19

Caesar Salad

romaine hearts, caesar dressing, parmesan, garlic croutons 16

Mesclun Greens

haricot verts, cherry tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, white balsamic vinaigrette 16

Avocado Toast

sourdough, pickled peppers, feta, toasted pepitas 18

Salad Additions

Roasted Chicken Breast  16

Prime Hanger Steak* 17

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail 16

Faroe Island Salmon 17

 

Entrées

Crab Melt Benedict

jonah crab, poached eggs, meunster cheese, hollandaise, home fries* 24

Ham & Brie Benedict

ham, brie, poached eggs, hollandaise, home fries* 20

The Harvest Breakfast

two sunny side eggs, home fries, smoked bacon, sourdough toast * 20

Omelette

sausage, spinach, fresno peppers, boursin cheese 18

Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

brioche, vanilla custard, whipped mascarpone, maple syrup 16

Steak & Eggs

marinated hanger steak, two sunny side eggs* 32

The Harvest Burger

savenor’s beef, pickle, cabot cheddar, mustard aioli* 23

New England Lobster Roll

griddled roll, pickle 48

Fried Chicken & Cornbread

buttermilk fried chicken thigh, cornbread, collard greens, jalapeño, warm maple syrup 24

 

SIDES

Smoked Bacon 10
Maple Sausage 10
French Fries 12
Home Fries 10
Two Eggs Any Style 6

*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.  Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy

Dessert


Coconut Cheesecake

tropical bavarian cream, coconut macaroon, coconut foam 16

Crème Brûlée

vanilla custard, seasonal fruit, lemon biscotti 16

Tiramisu

marsala mousse, coffee cream, coffee foam 18

Chocolate Silk Torte

dark chocolate crémeux, praline dip, coffee mousse 18

Strawberry Shortcake

strawberry ganache, angel food cake, strawberry jam 16

Housemade Ice Cream & Sorbet

chef’s selection of seasonal flavors 12

Cheese

served with fruit, nuts, toast 10 each / 3 for 27

 
 

Reserve your table