Harvest

"Harvest has a calm, serene energy, a menu that’s pretty universally appealing (there’s a great chicken breast with mashed potatoes), and it’s exactly where people go to celebrate graduating from one of the several universities in the area. The dark wood makes you feel like you’re stepping into a cozy library or private club, and the outdoor space is equipped with heaters and open year-round. The lamb is always great, or try the rich, creamy ‘nduja and potato gnocchi or the duck breast, which is paired with sauteed apples and roasted Brussels sprouts." - Tanya Edwards

"Hopes for more inclusive and welcoming restaurants for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, with a push towards eliminating gendered bathrooms." - Erika Adams

"Around since 1975, this farm-to-table Harvard Square icon has hosted a multitude of special events over the decades. The restaurant offers several different private dining rooms and full restaurant buyouts, along with a customized menu; find out more on Harvest’s website." - Valerie Li Stack, Eater Staff

"Harvest is a nearly 50-year-old Cambridge legend that was evangelizing farm-to-table dining long before it was cool. Haven’t been yet? Now’s the time to go. The restaurant has a three-course lunch for $36 that includes tempura green beans and grilled shrimp linguini, and a three-course dinner for $55 with oven-roasted monkfish tail and kiwi cheesecake on the menu. Available every day except Saturday." - Nathan Tavares, Erika Adams

"Harvard Square mainstay Harvest maintains heated outdoor seating; however, it’s not available to book by reservation. Interested parties should note when they make their reservation that they’d like to be seated outside." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Adam H. Callaghan, Erika Adams