Category: | Restaurant, |
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Address: | 21 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA |
Zip code: | 53703 |
Website: | http://www.harvest-restaurant.com/ |
Opening hours (Edit) | |
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Monday: | 5:30 – 9:30 PM |
Tuesday: | 5:30 – 9:30 PM |
Wednesday: | 5:30 – 9:30 PM |
Thursday: | 5:30 – 9:30 PM |
Friday: | 5:00 – 9:30 PM |
Saturday: | 5:00 – 9:30 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Harvest is a nice, locally-owned restaurant with outstanding food. It's pricey, but not obnoxiously so. Our service wasn't the greatest. After a theatrical walk through the menu, our server disappeared for what felt like an eternity. We had to flag the bread guy down to get a couple of dinner rolls while we were waiting to order. When we finally got to order, things got better.
4.5 stars if it was possible. Quality of the food was very good, quantity was okay. Probably not the spot for big eaters, but definitely a great place to try. Came during restaurant week, so menu was somewhat limited.
If you haven't attended one of Harvest Restaurants Annual Dinners, you are missing out!
We attended their Annual Garlic Dinner. It was fantastic! Each course was expertly paired with a glass of wine.
Course #1: Garlic Flan served with a French Rose' - I'm not always a fan of Liver Pate', but this course matched deliciously with the caramelized onion, charred garlic scape amd the perfectly fried garlic chip accents.
Course #2: Garlic Confit served with a Greek Rose'
The creamy Manhattan Clam Chowder with Roasted Tomatoes, Clams and Milk Poached Garlic.
Secretly, I wanted to lick the bowl, but etiquette would dictate not!
Course #3: Butter Sauteed Garlic paired with a South African Chenin Blanc
This "Caesar" styled Seared Lettuce with Garlic Buttermilk Dressing, Anchovies and Burnt Garlic Salt
One might think literally burning garlic might add an off flavor in this course. It accented the salad perfectly!
Course #4: Black Garlic Grits served witha Sardinian Santadi Grotta Rossa
The sweetness of the Black Garlic played well in the Grits. The grits were topped with Braised Collard Greens and a Garlic Crusted Game Hen. You could really taste the vinegar forward Garlic Infused North Carolina BBQ Sauce in the Collards. This was my favorite wine pairing.
Course #5: Candied Porcelain Garlic course with the Mas Amiel, Maury France.
Loved the Caramelized Garlic Bread Pudding with the Wild Black Cap Sauce. It was a wonderful end to a perfect evening!
Service: Spot on and everything you would expect from this restaurant. Friendly staff. The whole meal was timed perfectly!
Whether you go for something on the menu or for a special seasonal dinner, you are in for a treat!
Gorgeous interior, varied menu, fantastic friendly staff. Food was great but, as the waiter admitted, the portions run small. On the positive side, a starter, main, and dessert are fulfilling but not overfilling.
We came here for the annual Holiday Game Dinner and were so impressed! The food and wine pairings were just perfect and perfectly priced for what you got. This is a classy place and we will definitely return again! SO GOOD!!! Thank you!!!!