A solid option in lieu of the more crowded and pricier New American Cafe upstairs. At the cafeteria we got in almost right away whereas the wait upstairs was 45 minutes or longer. The food quality was good. The dessert selection is very good. And seating was ample. Also, kudos to a staff that are extremely fast, efficient and polite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
bookworm8
Usually museum restaurants are either posh or eclectic. This one was limited. I probably should have ordered the chicken salad instead of the sandwich. It was ok. I think the 4 of us would call our meals ok.
Jan Chandra
I ordered a mozzarella and tomato sandwich I got only half a sandwich. Very poor quality and over priced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Tunechi M.
dear loyal followers: this place does not buss. i ordered the egg plant sandwich, they took that s*** right out of the refrigerator--mad frozen. staff be mAd weird too. literally served myself and the cafeteria axed me for a tip. not a great vibe. avoid.
Lasitha Yahampath
Great ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T8384IHlindas
Best Caesar salad I’ve had recently. White anchovy on top without asking. Greens very fresh and dressing exquisite. Orange juice, however, not do great. Left most of that $4 glass after a sip.
Kyle D
Decent typical cafeteria style food. Not a bad place to grab a snack or a light meal while visiting the MFA.
2208DAC
We stopped for lunch before starting our tour of the museum. I had the mussels. That dish was so delicious. The seasoning was spot on. The chicken salad wrap I was told was the best. Service was friendly. Just needed a lot of water refills.
Andrew K
Since there were no signs at all in the old MFA building for the New American Cafe, my wife and I ate at the cafeteria, and enjoyed an inexpensive light lunch of a salad, a sandwich, a small bottle of wine and some chips. We were disappointed at not finding the fancy restaurant, and perhaps the museum might consider including signage -- or educating security guards as to the existence and location of the New American Cafe.
MidwestKathM
It took some doing before we were able to locate the Garden Cafe. It was about 2pm and we needed a break. The offerings that Friday afternoon were a bit slim for both food and drink, but we found a healthy, yummy sandwich to split with some chips and a bottle of tea. If you are spending the day at the MFA, this is a good choice for lunch!!
This is certainly one of the finest place in the region. Anytime I go there I am extremely glad. They manage their very high level service and the topmost level of meals they provide. You no doubt will love this place. Warmly recommended.
VeggieLover
First time at 465 for a preconcert dinner. Service was attentive and all staff was friendly. Very quiet with few diners since it was early, 5 pm. Only complaint was that the rolls were very stale. Otherwise food was delicious and beautifully plated.
Brownotter
My husband and I went for Sunday lunch between visiting exhibits at the MFA. This is a peaceful restaurant, and nice place for conversation, or meeting friends. The menu is short, but most people should find something they like. (I had the chicken paillard on salad - freshly cooked, tender and healthy, if not too imaginative, while my husband had the individual quiche, also freshly cooked.) The service was outstanding.
Russellg
An evening at the MFA is a delight. The food at 465 Bistro is very good. Oddly, the service was not, though the servers were pleasant and well-meaning. For example, dinner was rushed with the main course brought out before we were close to finishing our appetizers, which meant chaos on the table.
MaryM
I went to the 465 Bar and Restaurant for brunch before a lecture at 2:00. The atmosphere and ambiance is lovely and perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and personable. My only reason for lowering my scores for this restaurant is the food: I ordered Crab Benedict--basically Eggs Benedict with crab instead of Canadian bacon. The English muffins were thin, topped with eggs and a very small pile of crab, and placed on a huge pile of baby spinach that overwhelmed the dish. The crab seemed to be from a can rather than fresh. We ordered a side of roasted potatoes that were good.
A solid option in lieu of the more crowded and pricier New American Cafe upstairs. At the cafeteria we got in almost right away whereas the wait upstairs was 45 minutes or longer. The food quality was good. The dessert selection is very good. And seating was ample. Also, kudos to a staff that are extremely fast, efficient and polite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Usually museum restaurants are either posh or eclectic. This one was limited. I probably should have ordered the chicken salad instead of the sandwich. It was ok. I think the 4 of us would call our meals ok.
I ordered a mozzarella and tomato sandwich I got only half a sandwich. Very poor quality and over priced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
dear loyal followers: this place does not buss. i ordered the egg plant sandwich, they took that s*** right out of the refrigerator--mad frozen. staff be mAd weird too. literally served myself and the cafeteria axed me for a tip. not a great vibe. avoid.
Great ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Caesar salad I’ve had recently. White anchovy on top without asking. Greens very fresh and dressing exquisite. Orange juice, however, not do great. Left most of that $4 glass after a sip.
Decent typical cafeteria style food. Not a bad place to grab a snack or a light meal while visiting the MFA.
We stopped for lunch before starting our tour of the museum. I had the mussels. That dish was so delicious. The seasoning was spot on. The chicken salad wrap I was told was the best. Service was friendly. Just needed a lot of water refills.
Since there were no signs at all in the old MFA building for the New American Cafe, my wife and I ate at the cafeteria, and enjoyed an inexpensive light lunch of a salad, a sandwich, a small bottle of wine and some chips. We were disappointed at not finding the fancy restaurant, and perhaps the museum might consider including signage -- or educating security guards as to the existence and location of the New American Cafe.
It took some doing before we were able to locate the Garden Cafe. It was about 2pm and we needed a break. The offerings that Friday afternoon were a bit slim for both food and drink, but we found a healthy, yummy sandwich to split with some chips and a bottle of tea. If you are spending the day at the MFA, this is a good choice for lunch!!
Restaurantji Recommends
This is certainly one of the finest place in the region. Anytime I go there I am extremely glad. They manage their very high level service and the topmost level of meals they provide. You no doubt will love this place. Warmly recommended.
First time at 465 for a preconcert dinner. Service was attentive and all staff was friendly. Very quiet with few diners since it was early, 5 pm. Only complaint was that the rolls were very stale. Otherwise food was delicious and beautifully plated.
My husband and I went for Sunday lunch between visiting exhibits at the MFA. This is a peaceful restaurant, and nice place for conversation, or meeting friends. The menu is short, but most people should find something they like. (I had the chicken paillard on salad - freshly cooked, tender and healthy, if not too imaginative, while my husband had the individual quiche, also freshly cooked.) The service was outstanding.
An evening at the MFA is a delight. The food at 465 Bistro is very good. Oddly, the service was not, though the servers were pleasant and well-meaning. For example, dinner was rushed with the main course brought out before we were close to finishing our appetizers, which meant chaos on the table.
I went to the 465 Bar and Restaurant for brunch before a lecture at 2:00. The atmosphere and ambiance is lovely and perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and personable. My only reason for lowering my scores for this restaurant is the food: I ordered Crab Benedict--basically Eggs Benedict with crab instead of Canadian bacon. The English muffins were thin, topped with eggs and a very small pile of crab, and placed on a huge pile of baby spinach that overwhelmed the dish. The crab seemed to be from a can rather than fresh. We ordered a side of roasted potatoes that were good.