Winter Dine Out Week in Harvard Square - 2026
February 22nd – March 7th
40 Brattle St.
Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Inspired by the gathering of family and friends at his home kitchen table, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares bold and flavor-forward food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It is how he connects with anyone who joins him at his table.
Serving Dine Out Boston Dinner Menu: Daily
Price for Dinner: $46
Special Notes: Dine Out Boston dinner menu available February 22 – March 7, 2026 including Saturdays
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Course 1- (choose one)
Slow Cooked Pork Rillette Crostino pickled jalapeños & cabbage, fish sauce caramel
Grilled Chicory Salad, smoked pecans, blue cheese crema, tea brined figs
Course 2- (choose one)
Smoked & Grilled Celery Root butternut squash hummus, pickled shishito peppers, salsa verde, puffed rice
Hot Smoked Salmon caramelized pearl onion & honey “jam”, roasted parsnips & cream, maitake mushrooms
Course 3
Buttermilk Apple Cake maple dulce de leche, candied ginger, brown sugar ice cream
59 JFK St.
Grafton Street is a combination of traditional Irish pub and contemporary restaurant. Grafton Street features more than a dozen beers on tap and an extensive wine list.
Serving Dine Out Boston Dinner Menu: Daily
Price for Dinner: $38
Special Notes: Dine Out Boston dinner menu available February 22 – March 7, 2026, including Saturdays.
Take Out: Available
Delivery: Available
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Reservation Phone: (617) 714-5954
Harvest
44 Brattle St.
Executive Chef Nick Deutmeyer presents contemporary New England cuisine made with the region’s freshest ingredients. In the heart of Harvard Square, Harvest welcomes you to dine indoors or on our string-lit patio.
Reservations are recommended; outdoor seating is weather permitting and by request.
Serving Dine Out Boston Lunch Menu: Daily
Price for Lunch: $36
Serving Dine Out Boston Dinner Menu: Daily
Price for Dinner: $55
Special Notes: Dine Out lunch and dinner menu available February 22 – March 7, 2026 including Saturdays.
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Reservation Phone: (617) 868-2255
Lunch Menu:
FIRST
your choice of
Spinach & Apple Salad
candied pecans, local blue cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, cider vinaigrette
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
pickled daikon, marinated cucumber salad
Beef Carpaccio
truffle aioli, arugula, shaved pecorino, capers, toasted focaccia
SECOND
your choice of
Beer Battered Haddock
creamy macaroni & cheese, matchstick potatoes, pea tendrils, malt vinegar
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
avocado, crisp corn tortilla, pickled jalapeño, cilantro, crema
Pulled Pork Sandwich
toasted brioche, seared hot link, creamy coleslaw, homemade potato chips
THIRD
your choice of
Crème Brûlée
almond biscotti
Chocolate Orange Marquise
chocolate sponge, orange crémeux, mirror glaze, cocoa nib
Dinner Menu:
FIRST
your choice of
Beef Carpaccio
truffle aioli, arugula, shaved pecorino, capers, toasted focaccia
Mushroom-Sweet Pea Risotto
hen of the woods mushrooms, english peas, parmesan, crispy garlic
Tomato Bisque
parmesan focaccia croutons, chives, crème fraiche
SECOND
your choice of
Honey-Rosemary Pork Loin
confit garlic potato purée, herbed baby carrots, charred vidalia petals, whole grain mustard
Butter Crumb Haddock
sautéed asparagus, fingerling potatoes, roasted pepper romesco, preserved lemon aioli
Bourbon Marinated Hanger Steak
root vegetable hash, chimichurri, crispy shallots, egg yolk
THIRD
your choice of
Crème Brûlée
almond biscotti
Chocolate Orange Marquise
chocolate sponge, orange crémeux, mirror glaze, cocoa nib
WINE – 60 per bottle
Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria
Chateau La Gabarre Bordeaux Supérieur, France
15 Dunster St.
The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine. With a focus on seafood, The Hourly serves up New England classics in a dynamic and airy space.
Serving Dine Out Boston Lunch Menu: Daily
Price for Lunch: $27
Serving Dine Out Boston Dinner Menu: Daily
Price for Dinner: $46
Special Notes: Dine Out Boston lunch and dinner menu available February 22 – March 7, 2026, including Saturdays.
Take Out: Available
Delivery: Available
Cuisine: American
Reservation Phone: (617) 765-2342
Nubar
16 Garden St.
Offering traditional and contemporary New England cuisine. The sumptuous Sunday brunch and the traditional holiday buffets have become Cambridge classics. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in a family atmosphere with style and grace.
Serving Dine Out Boston Dinner Menu: Daily
Price for Dinner: $46
Special Notes: Dine Out dinner menu available February 22 – March 7, 2026, including Saturdays
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Reservation Phone: (617) 234-1365
Dinner Menu:
APPETIZERS: Fried Yucca Croquettes (A La Carte $16) Chimichurri Sauce GF
Suggested Wine Pairing: Lancon Cotes du Rhone – 10
Beet Carpaccio (A La Carte $16) Shallots, Arugula, Maple Cider Vinaigrette GF
Suggested Wine Pairing Martin Codax Albarino, Spain – 10
Spicy Chorizo Poutine (A la Carte $17) House Made Fries, Chorizo Gravy GF
Suggested Wine Pairing: Faustino Rioja, Spain – 10
ENTREES: Shepherd’s Pie (A La Carte $28) Ground Beef, Whipped Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Onions, Red Wine, Fresh Herbs GF
Suggested Wine Pairing: Ique Malbec, Mendoza – 10
Cauliflower Steak (A La Carte $26) Roasted with Adobo & Harissa Marinade, Sweet Potato Puree GF
Suggested Wine Pairing: Sterling Chardonnay, Napa – 14
Cajun Fish & Chips (A La Carte $28) Fried Beer Battered Cod, House Fries, Cajun Seasoning, Tarragon Tartar Sauce
Suggested Wine Pairing: 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel, CA – 12
DESSERT: Blueberry Mascarpone Tart (A La Carte $12) Flourless Vanilla Sponge Cake, Blueberry Mascarpone Mousse, Chantilly Cream GF
Suggested Wine Pairing: M Trignon Muscat – 10
Banana Strawberry Crepes (A La Carte $12) Chocolate Drizzle, Whipped Cream Suggested Wine Pairing: Graham’s LBV Ruby Port – 10
Chef’s Choice Ice Cream (A La Carte $12)
14 JFK St.
Russell House is a New American Tavern serving seasonally changing, classic American fare with contemporary influences, carefully designed cocktails and a resolute selection of wines and local craft beers.
Serving Dine Out Boston Dinner Menu: Daily
Price for Dinner: $46
Special Notes: Dine Out dinner menu available February 22 – March 7, 2026, including Saturdays.
Take Out: Available
Delivery: Available
Cuisine: American
Reservation Phone: (617) 500-3055
