We had the opportunity to eat in the private dining room at Henrietta's Table twice this past Friday and Sunday for dinner and lunch respectively. Service was great, responsive and personable. There's a parking garage located by the restaurant. Henrietta's will validate parking and it's good for up to 3 hours. We paid $10 when we were within the time limit and over $30 when we were just over 3 hours. Alcoholic drinks were made well and the bar easily made whatever our family ordered. Highlights for us were the chowder and steak. The steak we had for dinner was exceptional.. buttery, perfectly cooked, and had a nice crust to it. The lunch steak came out medium instead of the medium rare I requested and didn't have the same flavor/crust. It was also a different cut of meat though. Lunch steak was still tender. I also enjoyed the oysters and pate personally. The chilled potato leek soup was underwhelming but maybe that's just what chilled potato leek soup tastes like. The lemon sorbet was extremely sour and quickly rejected by our toddler. Our children preferred the mixed berry sorbet. I loved my cheesecake. We also had a berry pie with vanilla ice cream that was delicious. My daughter has multiple, severe food allergies. She was able to order the duck easily even though the Friday dinner was a set menu for a private dinner party. On Sunday, she had the chicken breast. She enjoyed her food immensely and loved that she could order and eat safely. read more

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I rarely leave reviews but I could not let this slide. I got the HT sandwich and it came with burnt bread and it was completely bland and barely edible. Others thought their food was okay hence the 3 stars. Service was fine but the food took a long time coming out. read more

Henrietta's Table - HT Sandwich - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A great place for brunch! Tables are nice, hostess is nice, waiters are nice. Good is good. Standard American fare. read more

Such a great find! We went as a group for a friend's birthday brunch. Parking Off street and there's a parking garage Food Everything was delicious, recommend most if not all menu items read more

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I had breakfast with a friend at Henrietta's Table on a Friday morning in the summer, and I was surprised by how busy it is. There were definitely still tables available inside and outside, but it would be safer to make a reservation. Henrietta's Table has a pretty extensive menu of breakfast/brunch items, and I ordered the three-egg omelet. I was mostly drawn to the crispy hash browns, which were DELICIOUS. So few breakfast spots make hash browns - real hash browns, not breakfast potatoes - anymore, and I appreciate these hash browns. They are exactly how they should be made - super crispy hash browns with a soft interior. I did also enjoy the omelet which was huge and filled with all sorts of veggies and ham. The service was prompt and friendly. I hope to get back to Henrietta's Table sometime soon! read more

I attended a family gathering of about 20 folks for Sunday brunch. It had been years since I'd been here. What was I waiting for? We got there about 12:45 and the place was hopping! (Their all-you-can-eat brunch is 12:30-3 Sunday). Parties of all sizes, casual dress to Sunday best. There is something for everyone...a fruit and cheese table, lox and bagels, breakfast stuff (Eggs Benedict, waffles, omelette station, bacon, sausage,etc.) lunch stuff (chicken parm, vegetables, prime rib, pork dishes) and of course a dessert table. You can go up as many times as you want and the waitstaff are brilliant, walking around scooping up plates so you come back to a fresh setting. They were very pleasant and attentive. Everything is replenished quickly and I wasn't disappointed in a thing. The prime rib especially was mouth-watering and looked so good I added it to my plate with waffles (who does that?) I started off with a mimosa but all kinds of beverages were available. It's not cheap ($80) so it won't be a weekly thing but my goddaughter is coming in for Thanksgiving week so I HAVE to take her, right? ;-) Next time I'll take pictures. read more

One of my favorite places Cambridge for food! Brunch, lunch, dinner - they have great dishes for all. Service is usually pretty quick and it has a casual ambience. Food is always very fresh and high quality. Highly recommend! read more

Hard to believe that I haven't mentioned this place despite having eaten here a number of times. I thoroughly enjoyed their proteins, in particular the way they make duck, and also their chicken is clearly really fresh. The farm-to-table concept really comes through. I'm also usually impressed with the appetizers as well. I have a memory though of some wilted vegetables that were so tough as to be rendered inedible. I asked for them to be cooked again or longer, but on second time around they weren't much better. I also remember that the salmon was a bit stiff. The bread selection was special! read more

The good thing about this place is that they have parking in the hotel garage. The food was ok. The sirloin steak was chewy and hard to cut. The salmon was good but I didn't like the raw fennel that come with it. I should have listened to the server and opted for the chicken and scallops. Next time, maybe. read more

Henrietta's Table - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Farm fresh food. Delicious soups! Local vendors. Pleasant atmosphere. Friendly staff. Thank you!

Henrietta's has been on my radar for years, so I as glad to have the opportunity to visit for brunch on Saturday. We got there soon after it opened, and it was already bustling. The oysters appetizer ($9) could have used even a small spoon. It looked so uninspired even though the 5 oysters were fresh. They sat on a very salty mound, which added too much salt when putting the shell to your mouth. (Was it meant to be decoration?) This presentation was similar to the waffle and lamb burger ($19). While the taste was good, the plates were boring. With the speedineness of the waiters and minimal personable interactions, I felt like just "another number." It's incredibly loud. Keeping at 3 stars because the ambiance is pleasant, and my friend's pulled pork and grits was better than average. read more

Henrietta's Table - Brunch on Saturday - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We ate here for brunch during Dine Out Boston and had a lovely experience! The patio is first come, first serve but we made one of the first brunch reservations so we were able to eat outside on the nicest day of 2021 to far - 73 degrees in April!!! Everyone was safely distanced outside and the waiters wore masks. Hand sanitizer was readily available as well. The Dine Out Boston special was an amazing deal and worth every calorie. For Brunch, you received a starter, entrée, dessert...for $28! To drink, we had Henrietta's Brunch Bubbles: bollocini prosecco, pitchers of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, fresh squeezed orange juice and pear juice for $35. Real fun way to spice up the standard brunch mimosa. I had the baked oysters to start, which had spinach, panko, and a balsamic glaze. Delicious, and very filling for four oysters! I had the hash as my main meal (house smoked salmon, poached eggs, preserved lemon hollandaise sauce) and a maple walnut pie with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. My mom copied me and had the exact same thing. All in all, we were both so impressed with the food, service and beautiful weather! The restaurant should consider an ongoing three course brunch special because I usually don't get three courses for brunch but I'm so happy I did and would definitely go back!! read more

Spontaneous dinner party here with friends when in town for the evening. Great meal and service, very accommodating, lovely room as well. Would be happy to return!! read more

80.00 for brunch... last time I came here it was 45. Wow, cost of living went up but you SURE did too!! Little steep..

I would give this place 3.5 stars. I ate here for several days throughout a week staying at the hotel and was impressed thoroughly by the staff and the beauty of the restaurant. However, the food was lacking. The scrambled eggs were incredibly watery and lacked flavor, the potatoes were unseasoned and tasted raw. However, there were some great parts: the pastries, the bacon and sausage, French toast. I would give another try. read more

Like the food and ambiance but omg... please train your staff better!!!! It's a monday night and the waitress only has 4 tables. It took me 20 minutes to get my bill and another 15 mins to pay. I got tired of waiting and walked up to her and handed her our card to pay. We just wanted to go home at that point. If you can't attend to your 4 tables, it's okay to ask for help! Pork chop was pretty juicy for a thick piece. Mashed potatoes were super smooth. FYI it came with beef gravy. Steak with the demi was super juicy and tender as well! It's really sad that the chefs food is overshadowed by the service, or lack thereof, offered. read more

Update for my previous review. My wife and I enjoyed the food, service and vibe of HT so much the first time we went, that we decided to go back for our 10th Anniversary dinner! I made a reservation on OpenTable for 2-pushed the buttons on OT for anniversary and put a note in asking for Lucas to be our server again if he was working. We got stuck in a little traffic on the way there but when we arrived, we were seated right away in a cozy corner booth in Lucas' section. He brought out some champagne/prosecco and nuts for us to start our celebration! A word about Lucas' knowledge of the menu... He knows it INSIDE and out! Just as he had during our first meal at HT, he made some recommendations for apps, mains and desserts. There was a scallop special which he had tried some of and said was good... BUT, he wisely told me that he hadn't see the full plating when the servers did taste testing pre service. He wanted to wait and take a look at how the plating/sides looked before he officially recommended it to me! In any case, since it's fall and apples are in season, I went with the pork chop for my main and a Caesar salad as an appetizer. The Caesar is on point with the deviled egg spread!! For dessert the pastry chef sent a celebratory Pumpkin Cheesecake and I had the apple oat cake which is off the chain! 5* for service, vibe and especially the food!!! Thanks for making our night special Lucas!! read more

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Good food! I had the buratta and the salmon. Both were good, but I think I would've been happier with just the veggie burger. The bar/lunch menu looks also really good. Todays visit was a 3/5, but I bet if I were to go back and get something different, it'd get a higher ranking. Also servers were polite and kept us stocked on bread ahha. Nice rustic vibe in there. read more

Henrietta's Table - Bay of Fundy Salmon - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This is the in-house restaurant at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square. Seating is ample and they have a sunroof which gives the place a very happy and open vibe on a bright summer day. There is parking available in the Charles hotel garage and the place is a 5 minute walk away from the T. Service is good and they offer an assortment of breads at the beginning while you decide your orders. The food is just about average. We ordered a quiche, a salmon burger, and coffee. The greens that accompanies our dishes were surprisingly bitter despite the dressing. That said, everything is farm to table here so the place gets brownie points for health and supporting the local economy. It's a convenient spot for hotel guests. For the rest, Harvard Square offers much more. read more

Came in at 11:53 empty tables but couldn't get sat till 12:00? Lunch options very limited, no sides with anything. Food extremely underwhelming. Server very inattentive even though dining room was slow. Not a good experience at all read more

Very nice place. We had a reservation for breakfast and arrived early but were seated very quickly. Our server was very friendly and energetic. He made us all happy with his energy! We had eggs and waffles and they all were very delicious. Definitely give it a try if you are around Cambridge area. read more

Over due for a review but resto week was coming up and I was reminded of my experience here. Came in for restaurant week back in September with a party of 5 and it was meh to say the least. We all had an idea of what we wanted but when we were presented with the menu, we were told the entrees we wanted (duck, lamb) had a $10 surcharge which was not present on any restaurant week websites. Most restaurants disclose this surcharge along with any optional wine pairing charges. The service was bad and we received an attitude when we inquired why there was a charge as it was not previously disclosed. We were told there's nothing they can do about it and to opt for something else if we didn't want the surcharge. The food was decently portioned. The pate received was rich and creamy. However, the rest left more to be desired in flavor and plating. Overall, we felt we could've made most of the food we ate better at home. The restaurant is also reminiscent of a casual dining/cracker barrel environment, not what I imagined for fine dining. read more

We've had many wonderful meals here over the years. It's a pleasant room, the staff is always friendly and professional , and the food has been consistently delicious. Somehow they were off their mark last night with a really poor pot roast and meh fish. We sent the pot roast back. That seemed like enough complaining from one table so we stayed quiet about the lukewarm fish. Also substituting a side vegetable should not result in a $9 additional (!) charge. The waitstaff deserves better food coming out of the kitchen. We'll chalk it up to a Sunday before a holiday....but still it wasn't what we'd hoped. read more

Excellent breakfast / brunch here. Lovely ambience and varied options. Had the poached eggs with ham over a Anadama bread and wife had the omelet with the morning glory muffin. read more

This restaurant at the Charles Hotel is actually pretty good. You just have to have reasonable expectations before dining here: 1.) It is a hotel restaurant. If you complain about the expensive prices then splash some water on your face and wake up and come back to reality. 2.) Make reservations. Again, this is a hotel restaurant. Were you expecting it to not be busy? If so, drink some strong coffee and WAKE UP! 3.) Always order dessert. Most hotel restaurants hire talented pastry chefs. And most farm to table restaurants have pie on their dessert menus. Connect the dots, people. Don't miss a good thing Now that we are past the obvious, let me tell you about my experience here. I've been here twice- once for brunch and once for dessert. The brunch was a prefix/a la carte menu. For some foolish reason, I announced to my friends I wasn't too hungry and that I was going to order two starters instead of one main meal. Of course it wasn't until after the beautiful assortment of homemade bread was put in front of me with a side of delectably soft butter that I realized I was hungry. I devoured three slices of cranberry nut bread and both of my starters. The food was yummy, but I wish I had explored the menu a bit more. I ordered trout crostinis and oysters. The trout was extremely fresh and decorated with fresh radish and greens. All my friends were happy with their meals as well. The restaurant decor is very farmers chic. You instantly feel like you are in your own home or vacationing in Maine. Our servers were very attentive and helpful. We will definitely be back! But I do suggest this restaurant more for lunch or dinner rather than brunch. The brunch menu options weren't as traditional as hoped for. read more

Came in for lunch 15 minutes before closing and really had an underwhelming experience. Ordered the potato leek soup which sounded delicious, though barely ate any of it because of how overly peppered it was. Ordered the oysters and didn't finish them because they tasted okay but I started to feel a little off after eating them. Still crossing my fingers I don't end up sick today. Ordered the chicken entree. It came and the chicken wasn't cooked in the middle, so sent it back. No apology from the server other than "we will get you a new one." There were 3 of us and 1 other person was delivered the wrong salad. Only one person in our party got exactly what they ordered. Second chicken came out and still was questionable though more cooked than the first one. As we paid, they came and cleared everything off the table including our water glasses, even though we weren't done drinking them. Just overall disappointing. read more

It was the most processed meal I ever had. The sausage links were old or over cooked. Maybe both. The "hash browns" were a big pile of mush with bits of burn areas mixed in. Eggs were undercooked. I don't know how these liberal cities make food so go. This meal was free for me. I literally attempted to vomit. When I got back to my room. I should have taken 3 bites and just went to Ihop. IHOP is super close. Don't eat this crap. The reason for the 2 stars. Service was fine. Nothing wrong with the service. read more

We ate at the bar last night and both ordered the Maine Crab chowder. Shortly thereafter I felt sick to my stomach but got through it. My wife suffered a much worse fate and vomited at night and still feels sickly today. read more

Such an inviting restaurant. Farm to table fresh seasonal food. Professional and friendly staff. We came to celebrate mom's birthday. Great menu selections. Started with warm bread an butter and berry iced tea. Trout - crabmeat chowder - apple crisp salad Cod cakes, beets, swordfish, bok choy, squash and duck! Each course was fresh and delicious. Birthday cake was elegant - staff sang happy birthday. Topped with vanilla bean ice cream It was a delightful experience . read more

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Service and atmosphere here are great! Open room that isn't too loud and they provide high chairs for babies. The hot butter rum cocktail was amazing. Perfectly made winter cocktail and the wine selection isn't bad. The chicken is absolutely delicious but very pricey for the size especially when it doesn't come with a side. Also, i didn't get a lot of meat off of the chicken because it was mostly bone. All sides are an extra $5 and they aren't even that big. If you want to eat here, come Sunday-Thursday for either of their 'Yard Sale' deals that come with multiple courses and a side. read more

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I love this place. My husband and I have been coming here for some years. Their food has been consistently good. They have the best duck dish in town. Their apps and desserts are also very good. We try not to miss Restaurant week opportunities because they always participate and it's such a good deal for amazing food. read more

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The location is within a bustling hotel, resulting in a lively atmosphere. The food and service are both pretty good.

This is only about the Thanksgiving buffet: The food was amazing, but there were food service violations all over. Tongs and standard short forks' handles were IN and ON the food at every station. They need to take lessons from Golden Corral (cheapo buffet chain). Spoons, tongs, and forks should be extra long, and handles need to remain completely outside the food container. Also no glass sneeze guards on some of the stations. Norovirus is going around. I had to cringe and hope for the best, and was okay, but one sick guest would have ruined everyone's weekend. read more

Amazing breakfast this morning at Henrietta's Table, which is the hotel restaurant for the Charles Hotel. It was busy but there was still room for me on a sunny Saturday morning. They kept the coffee coming and it was a dark roast that went well with the start of my day. For breakfast, I chose the malted waffle and the red flannel hash. The waffle was good and when I have this next time, I'll ask for it without the extra powdered sugar. The maple syrup on the table plus the small pot of apple butter is enough. The hash was terrific but not a very big portion. Rather than big pieces of corned beef, this was almost flossed bits. Tender, tasty, delicious. I ate it all. Good service with the coffee and a free wifi. A perfect first spot to wake up and plan my attack on Cambridge. read more

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Stopped in during Restaurant week at the end of August for a pretty good discounted dinner. The menu seemed to be diverse and the meal was high quality with smaller portions. We were able to sit outside and enjoy live music which really bumps this review up to a four. The cocktails were pretty imaginative and tasted good! read more

Henrietta's Table - Cheese Cake - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My friends and I took advantage of Dine Out Boston and decided to come to Henrietta's Table. I've always heard good things about it, especially their brunch and was looking forward to the dedicated farm to table theme. One thing I liked about this restaurant for Dine Out Boston is they had their entire menu open for the deal. Some restaurants create a separate menus or only offer a few selections but you could choose from anything on their menu. The only caveat was that three of their entrees fell under a special category that bumped up the cost by $10. Another thing to note and other Yelpers mention this as well but the restaurant is located within the Charles Hotel, in case it's difficult to find. The ambiance was perfect and as I looked around the room there were people from young professionals to an older couple enjoying their dinner. Our Dine Out Boston meal came with an appetizer, entree, side, and dessert for $33. My friends and I decided to also get a small cheese plate because who can resist? We ordered the Summer Snow and Bridgid's Abbey, both were delicious and we're each $4. For appetizers we got two orders of salmon, one cod cake, and a salad. I enjoyed my salmon but found the local greens too drenched in dressing for my taste. Entrees were less diverse as three of us got the lamb shank and one got the pork chop. Don't expect the lamb shank to be on the bone as it comes out as more of a stew, nevertheless it was delicious. I got the mashed potatoes side which paired very nicely. For dessert we all ordered something different and took a bite of each other's. We got the chocolate bread pudding, the lemon coconut cream pie, the custard and berries, and a strawberry shortcake. Everyone's dessert was delicious. Overall, it was the best Dine Out experience either of us had. So if you're thinking about giving this place a try, I say go for it! read more

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Food was horrible for the price. Starters were small and flavours were confusing. Salad nearly made me gag. Pancakes were average, but three of them for $20 is poor. We spent upwards of an hour waiting for our meals. I would recommend spending your hard-earned money somewhere else. read more

A few years ago, I gave Henrietta's Table an average three-star rating. Oh how little I knew then. I've since discovered their brunch and am obsessed!!! The food is all so fresh, plentiful, and amazing! If you come for their Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch, they have oysters, jumbo shrimp (seriously giant), all these different kinds of pates, an omelette station, different types of cheeses and salads, waffles, and an amazing dessert spread (definitely save room for the fresh berries and cheesecake). I keep meaning to try their pastries, but there are just so many things I want to eat. One day I'll finally try a muffin...maybe. They also have swordfish/some type of fish and some serious proteins each time (I think these rotate), as well as some other hot entrees. I'm too busy stuffing jumbo shrimp down to notice. At $55 a person (not including tip), brunch doesn't come cheap. And it gets busy. So you end up having to wait in line for the food (on the bright side, you get hungrier by the time you get up to the counter) and it might take a while for your orange juice (freshly squeezed of course) to get refilled. But if you're looking for a treat yourself kind of brunch, definitely come to Henrietta's. And when do you, definitely make a reservation and come hungry! read more

Henrietta's Table - Pates and seafood from the all you can eat brunch! - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I came here for their Sunday brunch. It's all you can eat and bit pricy but you get what you pay for. The selection here is amazing with a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts. The highlight for me was definitely the desserts! There was a good variety and they were all delicious (yes I tried them all...). I loved their selection of pate, this is something that is pretty unique to this restaurant as I haven't really seen this many varieties of pate at any other brunch buffet. They make it so easy to eat as well by stuffing it into bread and cutting them into small squares. The oysters were okay. Basically what you would expect from oysters at a buffet. They also had shrimp cocktail as well. The hot foods were actually my least favorite except for the prime rib. I didn't really enjoy any of them as nothing stood out to me, but I was able to fill myself up on the plenty of other dishes offered. Overall, a great place for brunch if you wanted a special day out or to celebrate an occasion. The restaurant felt cozy and fancy at the same time! read more

Wow, this restaurant has really declined in every way except the prices. Overcooked and badly seasoned. There are so many much better options for the price. read more