Harvard Gardens – American
This historic neighborhood cornerstone pulses with a convivial energy, where polished wood and a warm, amber glow create an inviting sanctuary for both casual catch-ups and lively social gatherings. The kitchen elevates the art of the tavern snack, turning out golden, salt-dusted pretzels and bubbling crocks of rich French onion soup that offer a soulful, savory embrace. From the zesty crunch of buffalo cauliflower to the indulgent layers of stacked nachos, the experience is one of shared joy and elevated comfort in the heart of the city.
316, Cambridge Street, Boston, 02114 +16175232727 https://www.harvardgardens.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Harvard Gardens
Dairy-Free at Harvard Gardens
Harvard Gardens in Boston has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey & Avocado BLT, Coco on Cambridge Mocktail and BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Harvard Gardens
Harvard Gardens in Boston has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Pickles, Grilled Atlantic Salmon and Buttermilk Pancake Stack. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Harvard Gardens
Harvard Gardens in Boston has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rigatone Bolognese, Crispy Pork Dumplings and Turkey & Avocado BLT. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Harvard Gardens
Harvard Gardens in Boston has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Buffalo Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Harvard Gardens
Harvard Gardens in Boston has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buffalo Cauliflower and Rigatone Bolognese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Harvard Gardens
Harvard Gardens in Boston has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coco on Cambridge Mocktail, Traditional Mimosa and HG’s Bloody Mary. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Harvard Gardens
Harvard Gardens in Boston has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Pickles, Buttermilk Pancake Stack and Veggie Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Harvard Gardens
Harvard Gardens in Boston has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buttermilk Pancake Stack, Veggie Omelette and Garlic Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Harvard Gardens
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Corned Beef Reuben | 54.7 g | 60.7 g |
| Wild Mushroom Pizza | 0 g | 50.7 g |
| Prosciutto Pizza | 10.6 g | 48.6 g |
| Rigatone Bolognese | 18.3 g | 47.7 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Turkey & Avocado BLT | 43.8 g | 39.5 g |
| Meatlovers Omelette | 56.8 g | 39 g |
| Chicken Tenders or Wings | 28.6 g | 36.7 g |
| Grilled Avocado Salad | 82.9 g | 35.1 g |
| Southwestern Chopped Salad | 77.3 g | 34.1 g |
| The All American Breakfast | 44.3 g | 34 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Menu
Starters
- French Onion Soup - $14: Garlic croutons, Swiss, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Dumplings - $12: Kung pao dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders or Wings - $18: Buffalo, BBQ, or sweet chili, celery, bleu cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $14: Smoky ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Cauliflower - $14: Lightly fried cauliflower, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dipping sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- HG Classic Nachos - $18: Tortilla chips, mozzarella, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños, banana peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- High Society Sliders - $17: Cheddar, bacon & special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Pretzel Sticks - $17: Guinness mustard, cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Style Hummus Plate - $18: Crispy chickpeas, spiced olives, tomato, cucumber, carrots, celery, crumbled feta, grilled pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Pretzel - $20: Mozzarella, blue cheese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries or Tater Tots - $14: Parmesan, chives, truffle oil Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Bites - $12: Marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Quesadilla - $17: Salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Dip - $14: Fig jam, honey & toasted baguette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Classic Caesar Salad - $14: Romaine, parmesan, garlic herb croutons, creamy Caesar dressing Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- HG Cobb Salad - $18: Grilled chicken, romaine, blue cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, zinfandel vinaigrette Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grilled Avocado Salad - $18: Grilled chicken, avocado, mixed greens, cherry peppers, goat cheese, corn, cherry tomato, ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Southwestern Chopped Salad - $18: Grilled chicken, romaine, corn, avocado, cherry tomato, carrots, cheddar, corn tortilla chips, honey chipotle dressing Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Roasted Beet, Kale & Quinoa Salad - $14: Citrus apple & fennel slaw, dried cranberries, goat cheese, sweet vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mixed Greens Salad - $12: Field of greens salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pizzas
- Cheese Pizza - $17: Tomato sauce, four cheese blend Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Margherita Pizza - $18: Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- HG Supreme Pizza - $19: Tomato sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, cheese blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Wild Mushroom Pizza - $17: White pizza, caramelized onions, goat cheese, arugula & truffle oil Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Prosciutto Pizza - $18: Fig jam, goat cheese & prosciutto de Parma, arugula Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $18: Bacon, fresh mozzarella, tomato, greens & herb aioli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich - $16: Smoky chipotle BBQ sauce, pickles, coleslaw, red onions, pretzel bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey & Avocado BLT - $18: Honey mustard, toasted multigrain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef Reuben - $17: Sauerkraut, Swiss, Thousand Island Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $18: Crispy buffalo chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, bacon & ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Tacos - $17: Corn tortilla, pico de gallo, avocado, citrus cabbage slaw, chipotle lime crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Harvard Gardens Burger - $18: Aged cheddar, crispy onions & bacon aioli
- Beacon Hill Cheeseburger - $17: Lettuce, tomato & onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Steakhouse Burger - $19: Horseradish aioli, Swiss, awesome sauce, mushrooms, caramelized onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Veggie Burger - $16: Quinoa & black bean burger, tomato, arugula, avocado, herb aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- French Dip Sandwich - $19: Thin sliced roasted beef, melted cheese, horseradish creme, broth for dipping Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Fish Sandwich - $16: Beer battered, shredded iceberg, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Main Courses
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon - $26: Lemon-chive butter sauce, grilled asparagus, creamy mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Fish & Chips - $24: Haddock fish, tartar sauce, sweet slaw, fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatone Bolognese - $20: Slow braised beef, pork & veal, Pomodoro cream sauce, grated parmesan reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach
- Tenderloin Steak Tips - $28: Demi-glace, garlic broccolini, grilled onions, truffle fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chicken Piccata - $20: Pappardelle pasta, creamy lemon-caper sauce, garlic bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Tuna Poke Bowl - $22: Citrus soy, sesame crusted tuna, avocado, mango cucumber, seaweed edamame, sticky rice, yumyum sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Brunch
- The All American Breakfast - $16: Two eggs any style, aged cheddar, smoked bacon, sausage, homefries, toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Wake Up Burger - $18: Smoked ham, sunny side egg, avocado, sriracha aioli, homefries
- Breakfast Burrito - $17: Scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, steak, Guacamole, salsa fresca, homefries
- Avocado Toast - $14: Two eggs over easy, salsa, sourdough bread, bacon bites, avocado, salsa, queso fresco, homefries Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- French Toast - $14: Cinnamon bread, caramel drizzle, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Buttermilk Pancake Stack - $14: Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Eggs Benedict - $16: Poached eggs, prosciutto, avocado, hollandaise sauce, English muffin, homefries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Breakfast Tacos - $15: Scrambled eggs, Potatoes, Bacon, Queso fresco, Pico de gallo, Avocado, Chipotle crema, Flour tortilla, Home Fries
- Frittata - $16: Chorizo, mascarpone cheese, corn, pico de gallo, homefries
- Veggie Omelette - $18: Sauteed spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, crumbled feta cheese, homefries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Meatlovers Omelette - $20: Smoked ham, sausage, bacon, prosciutto, cheddar cheese, homefries
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes - $8
- Crispy Onion Rings - $12 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Garlic Broccolini - $8 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Renal, Soy Free
- Plain Fries or Tots - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, High-Fiber
- Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - $12 Dietary tags: Halal
- Sautèed Green Beans - $8
Desserts
- Vanilla Creme Brulee - $9: Fresh berries, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Brownie Sundae - $10: Hot fudge, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches Cake - $10: Mixed berries, whipped cream Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Traditional Mimosa - $14: Torresella Prosecco, Orange Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- HG’s Bloody Mary - $14: New Amsterdam vodka, house made bloody mary mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- A Tropical Fizz Mocktail - $12: Pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, lime, coconut water, club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Coco on Cambridge Mocktail - $12: Coconut milk, coconut water, pineapple juice, lime, blue raspberry syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Gardens
- Is Harvard Gardens dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Harvard Gardens has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey & Avocado BLT, Coco on Cambridge Mocktail and BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich.
- What can I eat at Harvard Gardens on a dairy-free diet?
- Turkey & Avocado BLT, Coco on Cambridge Mocktail and BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Harvard Gardens have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Coco on Cambridge Mocktail and Traditional Mimosa.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Harvard Gardens?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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