Locally Sourced | Globally Inspired
A warm and intimate restaurant in North Cambridge, featuring an open kitchen with a chef's counter and cozy dining room. Chef and owner Erin Miller offers a contemporary American menu that celebrates the bounty of New England's farms and fisheries. Urban Hearth is expanding into a larger home, making room for more guests, more stories, and a deeper community connection.
Restaurant Details
Why the Campaign?
Urban Hearth is seeking capital to expand into a larger location in the heart of Inman Square. This move will elevate its beloved brand by providing a higher-profile space with increased seating, an expanded kitchen, greater street visibility, and meaningful potential for continued growth.
Owner
Erin Miller
Founded
2016
Location
Cambridge, MA
Seats
24
About the Chef
As a 2025 James Beard nominee, Erin joins the decorated lineage of women chefs in Cambridge and is proud to count Urban Hearth among the small number of acclaimed woman-owned and led restaurants in the Boston area. Classically trained at the French Culinary Institute of New York, Erin draws from her years of industry experience in New York restaurants including Dan Barber's Blue Hill, her entrepreneurial skills running a culinary event company, and her extensive instructional experience to create a unique dining experience.
Urban Hearth opened its doors in 2016 and under Erin's stewardship quickly established itself as one of Boston's most celebrated contemporary American restaurants, earning particular recognition for its tasting menu. The restaurant has also been included as a Recommended Restaurant in the first Boston Michelin Guide, adding to its growing list of honors.
Throughout her career, Erin has been guided by a simple concept: there is much to be learned and joy to be had when we gather around the table. She diligently applies this philosophy beyond the dining table to her relationships with local farmers and producers, her team, and her neighborhood community, bringing responsibility and care to every step in the food system.
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Guest Reviews
"Let me tell you about the best buttermilk biscuit I've ever had. Not huge, but well-sized, brown and crispy and flaky on the outside, soft and warm in the middle, with melty maple butter."
— Ed H.
"Finally, a Farm-to-Table that delivers. I've been meaning to try this place for a while and last week, I finally made it. The restaurant is small and intimate, the kind of space where quiet details matter."
— Jea K.
"One of my favorite farm-to-table experiences in Boston. It's an intimate dining setting and the servers are well educated on the menu and ingredients. The buttermilk biscuit was the highlight and I would go back just to have it again - perfectly crunchy exterior and flaky interior, paired with a wonderfully savory butter."
— Audra W.
"We had an excellent meal at Urban Hearth's Chefs Table. If you are looking for Michelin Star Quality food in Boston, Urban Hearth is worthy of a Star plus a Green Star."
— Nick B.
How can I support Urban Hearth's move?
Unlock unforgettable moments and be part of Urban Hearth's journey to their new home.
Preview Reception
$150
130 available
Perks:
- •Pre-opening reception and tour of the new space
- •Champagne toast and light hors d'oeuvres
- •Meet & greet with Chef Erin and her team
Base Cut
$500
30 available
Perks:
- •Two tickets to a small-group cocktail class in the new space
- •Pre-opening tour of the new space
Prime Cut
$1,500
16 available
Perks:
- •Two tickets to a group foraging hike with Chef Erin
- •Seasonal experience in Fresh Pond or Concord, MA (Spring 2026)
- •Exclusive post-hike lunch in the new space
Chef's Cut
$5,000
Only 12 left
Perks:
- •Lifetime priority reservations
- •Complimentary tasting dinner for two at Urban Hearth
Reserve Cut
$10,000
Only 6 left
Perks:
- •Lifetime priority reservations
- •Private, full-service in-home dinner prepared by Chef Erin and staff
Grand Reserve
Private
Private Access
Perks:
- •Exclusive investment opportunity with comprehensive benefits and returns
Global Disclaimers:
All purchases are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable unless Urban Hearth authorizes otherwise in writing. Perks and experiences must be redeemed within 12 months of the new location opening unless otherwise specified. Experiences (classes, tastings, receptions) will be scheduled once the new location is reasonably complete and operational. All experiences are subject to staffing, availability, and scheduling limitations. Blackout dates may apply. Urban Hearth may modify timing, format, or venue of perks in the event of unforeseen circumstances while providing a materially equivalent experience. Alcohol service limited to guests aged 21+.