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   Julia

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

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   Delicious cocktail and very tasty "mystery" (off the menu) burger. Can't go wrong...plus so many nice vegetarian options.

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   AngelaF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food, ambiance, and service was outstanding! We had some severe allergies in our party but our server was extremely accommodating on swapping things out and explaining dishes.

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   Hannahble

   New England

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Had a great meal

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4. MS

   MattS

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Fantastic. Blown away by how fast the food came out, and how delicious it was. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Harvard Square, if not Cambridge.

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5. SL

   SLA123

   New England

   6 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food5service4ambience4

   Food was amazing and server great but, entrees came one at a time with the last one arriving 15 or more minutes after others had arrived. Such a bummer as everything else was fantastic.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Great cocktails and unique flavor combinations for all the meals.

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   ARCY

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Came here because I heard it had one of the best brunches in the area. Was easy to get a reservation. Got the Morning Dew and Island Time for drinks. Morning dew was pretty tart, Island Time was ok, not the tropical drink I expected. For food, we ordered the sweet corn pancakes, pickled corn biscuit and gravy, and a side of torched fruit. When we ordered food, I did not expect that to be the last time to talk to our server. She never came back to check on us. I usually don’t mind that but we weren’t told that things come out when they’re ready. So we got the fruit and biscuit and gravy, but waited another 15 for the corn pancakes and thought she might have forgotten it. The food was decent, the biscuit and gravy was the best thing, herb salad was interesting. The corn pancakes were good, had a good crisp, not too sweet. Torched fruit was an odd choice but not too bad. After we were finished and wanted to close out, we couldn’t get our server to see us for about another 20-30 minutes. Turns out we weren’t the only ones with an issue because the table next to us had an issue with the food and the way they came out. Luckily a manager came out to talk to them and helped them out, us? Not so much but I was just glad the server saw me holding my card and dropped the check with no other words to us. Super disappointing and honestly not worth the hassle in my opinion.

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8. KE

   KellyE

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Fantastic food and service. Our favorite place for brunch and dinner. Staff is attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and really make an effort to get to know you.

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9. LC

   LauraC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Pretentious location with no reason. Our food arrived scattered, some of us had to start eating and they were almost done by the time everyone got their order.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We went to the long fellows bar upstairs first. It was absolutely fantastic. I got the “Fairies wear boots’ , which was one of the most fresh drinks I have ever had. Dinner was also great. Ambiance is fun date night. We split the kale salad which was delicate, nut flavor. Small plate salmon as our entrees- excellent. Will definitely come back when we are in the area.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Many items on the menu are pickled, and items are described on the menu but appear very differently on the plate. The beef short rib arrived as a small square brick, which was not expected; it had been cooked to force it into a rectangle which did make it quite dry and made the interior texture fairly unpleasant. Drinks were hit or miss. My colleagues had similar experiences with their meals - either overcooked, under seasoned, under salted or generally underwhelming. I was a bit disappointed overall. Our waiter checked in infrequently and was hard to get a hold of when we wished to order a drink, food or dessert.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Everything was perfect !!

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    Jfood

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was excellence! Great a dining experience !

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    Esprit

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    The cocktail list is so innovative. The food is fantastic! I had a kale Caesar salad with shaved fennel dressed perfectly. I had the crudo also; it comes in an orange infused olive oil. My mother had the soft shell crab on a homemade biscuit with the most delicious gravy (not too salty). The service was impeccable! Originally we were seated at a high top under the speaker. My mother is petite and uses a cane. Hearing is also an issue. I was surprised the hostess thought that would be an appropriate table for us and said we would prefer the quieter café table.

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    GabrielleH

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great mother's day lunch here. The food is just as good as I remember it from 2019. We enjoyed some cocktails and split the kale salad, the squash latkes, the grilled broccoli, brussel sprouts, and french toast. Every single dish was delicious and left us feeling very satisfied.

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    AmitS

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and drinks! Service was awesome for our brunch. Server marked up my menu to show all the gluten-free options for me.

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    MargeryC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    We went for brunch on Mothers’ Day. The place was very busy but we were not rushed and never felt ignored. The staff is fantastic, each person knowing exactly what to do. As I am celiac, I asked immediately what on the menu would work for me. Our waiter took the menu back to the kitchen and personalized it for me, marking what was safe and what could be modified. When my food was delivered, each person who set a plate down stated that it had been prepared gluten-free. I had the torched fruit and the squash latkes. Totally interesting and delicious. My husband, who does not have any food allergies, had the French toast, served with bananas and brown butter whipped cream (and not syrup), which he said was the best he had ever had.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    lots of vegetarian options- all fresh and well executed- Highly recommend for that reason alone! Close to Harvard, younger vibe and lots of tables for groups of friends who were dining together

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19. EO

    EmilyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is my favorite place to bring friends and family to when they visit Boston/Cambridge

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Good was very good. Service seemed a bit indifferent.

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    AmirL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience !!! I will come back soon with friends

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    Rcg24

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Austin(I think , ?) our server was top notch. Super knowledgeable and attentive. Really helped make the experience great. Please give that man some props.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a cool place in Harvard Square! Food and service is outstanding. Ambience is just as good. Really a must stop when visiting Boston.

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    JayB

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What’s not to love about amazing food from roast carrots to the salmon collar with Brussel sprouts to cocktails that astound the tastebuds? Nothing. Alden and Harlowe is one of the only restaurants I recommend to people who want a great food experience in a beautiful setting and I know it will not disappoint.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Went for Sunday Brunch and Food was excellent. We had read that not all food comes at the same time, but we're disappointed that it was 30 minutes between when the first and last meals arrived.

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    KellyE

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were fantastic. This place never disappoints.

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    Cloudspotter

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delighted. Will go back again and again and again....😊🙏🏽

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    JeffH

    New England

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    It was fine, great service. Food is very good.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1

    Really disappointing. Brussels were way too salty, bluefish fishy, pasta undercooked, pancakes too sugary. Server forgot the kale salad. Bartender lacked any bit of friendliness, and it was so incredibly loud — hard to have a conversation. Apple & Harlow cocktail was excellent.

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    Hassan

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Service was simply AMAZING ❤️. The waiters were so informative attended to our needs immediately and very warm and friendly. Basically they were passionate and genuine about what they were doing. Can not remember the two names but on was Tevin not Kevin 😀. The Food was so tasteful everything tasted different that what we had at other places. The food was pretty good and so many dishes but will recommend the pesto pasta. Alden & Harlow Big Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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    Olga

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent overall experience! Celebrated my 🥳🎂. Highly recommend!

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32. MW

    MsWhoaBear

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Great food - perfect for brunch. My favorite was the egg sandwich!

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    DJ70

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the concept of bringing out each dish as it was ready as we shared each item.

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    richards

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    consistently good food and service. Interesting vegetable dishes with lots of flavor. Pasta is as good as, if not better than, many Italian specialty restaurants. Highly recommend.

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35. KC

    KerriC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    Food and cocktails were inventive and delicious. Can't wait to go back.

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    vern

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience at Alden and Harlow! Food is always so delicious and service is great.

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    Veryhappyfoodie

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Super convenient location when headed to a show at The Sinclair

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    Porcospino

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    My wife and I had dinner here in April. FOOD: Food is creative and unusual although sometimes the taste combinations are a bit odd - but never boring. Order a combination of plates to share. Recommend - spring onions a la plancha (unusual milder onions with chickpeas), secret burger, roasted parsnip ravioli (tasty combination with mint, peas, and delicious chicken gravy) Okay but not as good: Pork Belly was too dry and disappointing AMBIANCE: attractive brick interior which is a bit dark but pleasant SERVICE: attentive and very knowledgeable OVERALL: a good restaurant for a foodie for a different taste palate, for dates, or for just a dinner with friends.

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    Johnny

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    very good food and service, Nora was an excellent waitperson

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic!!

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