New American Cafe

Cafe · Fenway

New American Cafe

Cafe · Fenway

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465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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Tucked under a stunning glass and steel atrium, this chic American café dazzles with inventive dishes and a vibrant ambiance that elevates your dining experience.  

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465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Get directions

mfa.org
@mfaboston

$30–50

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465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Get directions

+1 617 267 9300
mfa.org
@mfaboston
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$30–50

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"This restaurant opened in 2010 as part of the Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard. The café is a focal point for visitors as they pass from the Art of Europe gallery to the John Singer Sargent portraits in the American wing. The New American menu showcases New England favorites like seared cod cakes and Angus burgers with Grafton cheese." - Food & Wine Editors

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"The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard is stunning. Made from glass, steel, granite, and limestone, the space houses the New American Cafe and Chihuly’s sculpture, which looks like an infinity agave plant. Staring at the fantastical glass piece — which weighs 10,000 pounds and is equally adept at sucking light in as it is emitting it — is a trip without any chemical help. Have a few beers, and then you’ll really feel as though Chihuly has altered your universe." - Terrence Doyle

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Katerina Ivanova

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We had an amazing dinner. Everything we ordered was super delicious. The only downside is the waiting time of the food… It was really long. They could have bring small plates first (veggies) and main course later, but they left us waiting hungry for so long, so they could bring everything at the same time. We were so hungry, didn’t even take a picture of our food.

Anne Whirley

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Both times I’ve eaten here I’ve been blown away by the food! It’s imaginative, beautiful, AND delicious! Last time I had microgreens and mushrooms on a squash half. Today it was their fall tart. Waiter expertly delivered the iced tea w simple syrup already mixed in to delight my southern taste!

Natalie P

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Don’t be off-put by the 3.8 star rating. I can only imagine that it’s so low due to old reviews or something because the food is exceptional. We have been twice and each time the flavors were way above your average restaurant. The winter tart and coconut crispy tofu are sooo dang good!!! We really appreciate that the restaurant has some exceptional vegetarian dishes and the prices are fair. How refreshing!!!

Carlos Ferreira

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I was positively surprised with the great food at the museum café. The place is wonderful. Maybe more expensive than the average prices in Boston, but I recommend!

T Y

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Grand atmosphere. Very comfortable temperatures given such a large open space with 3 floors high of glass windows in winter. Quick service and food was good. It was our highlight of the day. Got the Angus burger, chicken sandwich and cherry tart.

Richard Mendez

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The New American Café in the atrium of the Museum of Fine Arts has a new menu as of Wednesday. And what a menu it is. We had the Japanese Eggplant (lightly prepared with a nicely spiced black bean purée) and Farmer’s Vegetable Tart (a light vegetable-filled quiche). For dessert, we had Maple Crème Caramel and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Both were good with nice fall flavors. I can’t comment on the other items on the menu. However, all of the food I saw on other tables looked fresh and well made. The pizza looked especially appetizing as did the chips. The chips are made in house. Don’t be discouraged by a line to enter. It moves quickly.

C Hill

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Come here for a juicy burger. Chips were OK. The soups are delicious too.

Lisa Marquis

Google
Lovely open space, nice menu, a bit pricey lunch but worth it. We waited from 1155-1215 on a Friday to seat a party of four. Good service, our beverages, sandwiches, and salad with chicken came quickly. Line was extensive at 1230pm. We conversed easily given the open space even though the café was full and there was a long line.