Henrietta's Table

This beautiful hotel restaurant was an excellent choice for breakfast. I was truly amazed by the interior as soon as the elevator doors opened; it felt like stepping into an upscale library. The ambience of the restaurant was great. I ordered coffee, freshly squeezed carrot juice, and an avocado spread. My friend shared hash browns with me. We stayed there for over two hours, enjoying breakfast and conversation. It's an excellent choice for an out-of-town guest looking for a breakfast spot.

I can say I truly had mixed experiences here at this restaurant. I've had some very good dishes here, such as the house-smoked salmon, duck breast, and pies. And then I find a piece of tile inside my bread. I've had some really nice servers make my visits here enjoyable, while I've had less-than-stellar service experiences of overcharging and ridiculous cake-cutting charges (really, $5 per person???).The restaurant is tucked in the rear of the Charles Hotel, so it's can hard to spot. The decor reminds me of a visit to a friend's colonial-style home in some nice part of New England for lunch. The decor here is rather bright (without being blinding) and inviting. I came here for a rather sizable party and we were overcharged by a significant amount. It took more haggling that I'd like to rectify the situation, and that did not impress me. Not only that, we were told that cake-cutting fee was $5 per person, so just having a cake for 10 people would cost significantly more than the cake itself!Their Restaurant Week menu (n/k/a Dine Out Boston) is one of the more diverse and larger menus, so there's that.

Great to come back here and see that while menus and staff change the quality of food, service, ambience and dining experience stay the same. HT's food remains wholesome, flavorful and fairly priced. It is not easy to maintain high quality year after year in the restaurant world. Kudos to Henrietta's Table for doing so. Scrod was tender and cooked perfectly on a bed of crispy potatoes. And the seasonal salad with watermelon so refreshing. Enjoy!

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

3.5 star is pretty accurate. Love the fact that this is one of the few restaurants that open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Harvard square. It's more geared towards faculty, staff, and visitors given the price point. It's located on the second floor of the hotel. They have outdoor seating as of September 2023, not sure if outdoor seating continues throughout the colder months. Came here for dinner and the food was great. The service was okay, but it's Boston, so what do you expect. They take reservations via OpenTable, which is a plus. Probably won't be back anytime in the near future, but will keep this place in mind. Ambiance is good for a date night or a large group of friends/colleagues.If you plan to use a tax exempt corporate card, make sure you have a printed copy of the tax exempt certificate with you. Also bring your photo ID for verification.

Came here for the Valentine's Day menu. The fare here is very much American Thanksgiving core - meat, lots of fat (butter or gravy or oil), cranberries, lots of sugar, etc. Starting bread was interesting. There were three different kinds of untoasted slices: a sourdough, a sweeter squash or carrot bread (the yellow one, I'm guessing that it has a veggie mixed in to make it sweeter and yellow), and a cranberry walnut bread. Bread was good but I would have appreciated it toasted. The caesar salad here is amazing; on par with the one from Ma Maison. I would come back just for the salad. It's creamy, has a nice tang from the pickled onions, and good crunch from the croutons. I do wish there was more lettuce to dressing ratio because the dressing pooled up at the bottom. I wasn't a huge fan of the corn and crab chowder just because it was sweeter and I prefer a more savory chowder but I do appreciate that the flavor of corn was drawn through. I don't think I saw any pieces of crab though...The pork chops were just okay, if not disappointing. While juicy, they did not have much flavor, possibly because of how thick the meat was. I was hoping the cranberry sauce would complement it but it ended up being too sweet and overpowering. The veggies were soggy and not seasoned and the potato/apple latke did not add much to the plate. I had high hopes for the pork chops after reading all the reviews but I just have to say - try the spareribs from Monkfish in Central Square.The lobster stuffed with scallops and shrimp was in a pool of butter. It was incredibly rich, fatty, and difficult to pick out the pieces of lobster without getting your hands oily. I know that lobster and butter is a classic combo and this might be appealing to others but this dish wasn't my cup of tea at all. We got the Valentine's Day dessert for two. It was very chocolate-y with two tiny chocolate covered strawberries. The sauce drizzle on the plate had gone hard and I was hoping for more acidity to cut through the sugar, as well as more use of dark chocolate vs just white and milk chocolate. Chocolate soufflé was dry and not as light/airy as I was hoping for. I wonder if this dessert had been sitting out on the counter for a while. We arrived 45 minutes before closing (which might be an explanation for the dessert) but did not feel rushed. Our server was kind and our food came out very quickly. The restaurant has a homey atmosphere to complement the Thanksgiving-esque food. While I wouldn't choose to come here again (unless it's for the incredible salad), I would recommend this place if this type of food sounds like something you would enjoy.

The dining room was pretty empty, but it was a Monday night. We were disappointed that they had run out of sangria but the Raspberry Mojito didn't disappoint. We got the meat and cheese platter to start which is not your normal charcuterie board (a little heavy on the puréed meats and light on the cheese). I got the pork chop with Swiss chard, crispy onion, cheese grits and a blackberry sauce. Everything was delicious and the portion sizes were generous. For dessert, we got the key lime pie special. The vanilla ice cream and key lime filling were to die for, the actual pastry crust was a little on the thick side and required elbow grease to cut through with a spoon. Overall, lovely evening and am never dissapointed by Henrietta's. The vibe is more hotel restaurant than intimate dining but great for groups.

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.

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.

(Dine Out Boston, August 2022)It would probably come as no surprise that I love dining out. But why? To try things I couldn't make at home. If I can make something, it is about a new interpretation/execution. I also enjoy good service and hospitality. Case in point: breakfast: I am lukewarm about IHOP but adore The Farmer's Daughter (Easton, MA).At Henrietta's Table, the execution, interpretation, and service were on point! I absolutely want to make a return visit. That's five stars in my book - exceeded expectations and a desire to return. I had the opportunity to try the following:- Maine Rock Crab and Corn Chowder- Pig Under a Brick- Pie of the Day- HT GreyhoundThe Maine Rock Crab and Corn Chowder was excellent. It was hearty, savory, flavorful, and well-balanced. They did not skimp on the ingredients (esp. seafood) but did not go overboard. It also did not go too heavy on the salt or the sugar (as corn chowders sometimes tend to do).Pig Under a Brick was a surprising delight. While this resembles pulled pork, while tender, I typically look for sauce. Here, they used watermelon on top, and it was served on a bed of veggies. If enjoyed together, the veggies and watermelon combine stupendously, and the sauce seems like something best left at the BBQ. This is a terrific interpretation of pulled pork, coming from someone who is not a fan of watermelon!The Pie of the Day is not to be missed if you are even remotely a pie lover. The crust was spectacular, crisp, and flaky. Puts those supermarket pies to shame! The filling was terrific as well and was warm (IIRC). Really gave it fresh feelings. Ice cream was a nice touch, too, as a means of balancing out the warmth of the pie. Added some creamy notes as well!HT Greyhound was a well put together drink! It had good strength/booziness, a little sweet, a little tart, a little savory, and very refreshing! Gin isn't my spirit of choice, but this drink makes it work. Then there's the service! It was attentive, fast, and all-around very professional. Service doesn't usually make or break a place, but it is nice to be well taken care of when going out. Also, I miss the brunch buffet, and I wish Henrietta's Table would bring it back!