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  • 1/5 Leo H. 4 years ago on Google
    We only had dessert, the crepe of Strawberry crepe was not freshly made, it was cold and tasteless and the strawberries was probably taken straight out of their Egyptian collections. Espresso was obviously confused with black coffee, not recommended for coffee or dessert.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mel B. 2 years ago on Google
    After our early afternoon at the Museum, my sister and I grabbed some lunch in the cafè so that we wouldn't have to leave. We shared the Black Angus Burger and it was ok. The burger was a tad dry and didn't have too much flavor. The potato chips were delicious though, freshly made and crispy. Our server was really nice and courteous. The restaurant was ultimately just convenient so that we could pick up and continue exploring the museum. Our meal wasn't the best, but it was still sufficient and pleasing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark L. 6 years ago on Google
    Great place to grab a bite in this atrium restaurant while visiting the museum. The menu choices are very good, and the food is prepared to order with fresh ingredients. The service is also very good, and I enjoyed dining in the center of the hall people watching.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate J. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a fantastic meal here on Friday night. Presentation was worthy of being in a museum and the flavors were spectacular. Skin-on salmon crisped to perfection while leaving the meat tender, creative greens and sauces; the mussels are a must, with a bright rich curry sauce. Sitting in the center of the museums with soaring ceilings and the Chihuly tower reaching high above us was beautiful!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard M. 6 months ago on Google
    The New American Café in the atrium of the Museum of Fine Arts has a new menu as of Wednesday. And what a menu it is. We had the Japanese Eggplant (lightly prepared with a nicely spiced black bean purée) and Farmer’s Vegetable Tart (a light vegetable-filled quiche). For dessert, we had Maple Crème Caramel and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Both were good with nice fall flavors. I can’t comment on the other items on the menu. However, all of the food I saw on other tables looked fresh and well made. The pizza looked especially appetizing as did the chips. The chips are made in house. Don’t be discouraged by a line to enter. It moves quickly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kartike B. 2 years ago on Google
    The sweet potato wedges are the perfect savory snack
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Pan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was ok, but service was terrible. Our waiter ignored us and the food was slow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mina h. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of one my favorite restaurants in one of my favorite museums. The food is SO GOOD, and perfect for sharing. Katy, one of the servers, in particular is wonderful. She recommends the best food and she’s one of my favorite parts about eating here 😄 Cannot recommend enough!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 César Rincón M. 1 year ago on Google
    I think that the service is nice here, and so is the food (some dishes, the wrap is not good). However, from my experience, I think that the coffee could be better, because I ordered an americano and received just a regular black coffee. 4/5
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bren 2 years ago on Google
    Pandemic used as an excuse to fleece customers and provide poor prepackaged food, currently the only place to buy “food” in the museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary T. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to MFA today (August 14, 2021) with my adult grandson to view Monet then for lunch at the MFA New American Cafe. An excellent experience. Great service, delicious food and the dessert brownie with ice cream was the best I have ever had! It is pricey but worth it. Had green garden salad, broccoli, chicken wrap, chicken quesadilla. I would go back just to have the wonderful dessert again! We loved all the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark M. 5 years ago on Google
    Small menu with excellent food for everyone.

  • 5/5 Stuart H. 5 years ago on Google
    They go above and beyond on service and hospitality! The food is always welcoming and friendly! The food is always fresh and good! The place is always clean! I come at least once a week to this location! I recommend it! A++++

  • 5/5 Jim G. 2 years ago on Google
    The museum is an impressive work of art itself.

  • 4/5 Danny “Danny” K. 6 years ago on Google
    Arts. Coffee. Food. Need I say more? It's a great date spot if your partner is into arts.

  • 5/5 Andre B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a delightful place to get lunch. Great natural light open feeling, and of course, the food is good, sometimes very good indeed.

  • 2/5 Marden M. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered seared gulf shrimp with risotto ($26) and the portion was super small. Sevice was ok and the place is nice, but I left the restaurant still feeling hungry.

  • 4/5 Linda L. 1 year ago on Google
    My lunch was outstanding! I talked about it several times that day and again later in the week. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is that there were not many options on the menu that could be made vegan which is important for my group.

  • 5/5 Talal Z. 6 months ago on Google
    Located in the courtyard of Museum of Fine Art in Boston. Food is very tasty. Service very good. Prices as expected in a restaurant in museum.

  • 5/5 Martha M. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a treat to eat in the MFA. Delicious Sweet Potatoe Carrot Soup.. along with Slinach Sakad with roasted rhubarb,blueberries,walnuts, and goat cheese. Quite tasty! The service was quick and friendly.

  • 5/5 Sidney A. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was light. Regarding the yakitori, I enjoyed how soft the meat was, and the green sauce was a good touch. The daikon radish was too bitter for the dish, but otherwise everything else was great. The mousse is a great alternative to a heavy cheesecake, so I'm glad I made the choice.


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