80 Thoreau

80 Thoreau brought fine dining to Concord in 2010
They partner with regional farmers to source beautiful local ingredients
Particularly good are their seasonal tasting menus

I remember a time when there wasn’t a decent restaurant in Concord. Those days ended when 80 Thoreau opened, and while it’s no longer the only good restaurant in town, it remains the crown jewel of Concord dining. I don’t get to visit as much as I used to, but every time I do, I’m impressed.

2025 Tasting of Local Corn and Tomatoes!

80 Thoreau
80 Thoreau Street
Concord, MA

Below is a photo essay of their amazing Tasting of Local Corn and Tomato. Particularly enjoyable were the grits that came with the steak and also the corn semifreddo.

Autumn in 1876 – Porter’s Orchard Gin, Carpano, Kronan

Heirloom Tomato and Corn Salad – Oregano Vinaigrette, Basil, Burrata, Multigrain Rusk
Clarified Caprese – Tequila, Tomato Water, Basil, Grapefruit, Lime

Gazpacho – Pickled Shrimp, Charred Corn, Avocado, Cilantro

Grilled Bavette Steak – Heirloom Cheddar Grits, Roasted Corn Salsa, Chimichurri

Corn Semifreddo – Blackberries, Polento Crumble

More Massachusetts Food

Below is the 2024 Asparagus Tasting Menu offered at $68. The house-made sausage in the lamb dish and the white asparagus in the dessert were particularly excellent.

Asparagus Vichyssoise – Shrimp Toast, Remoulade, Radish, Lemon

Miso Glazed Striped Bass – Asparagus, Scallop Dashi, Sesame, Yuzu

Grilled Lamb Loin – Merguez Sausage, Asparagus, Black Olive, Mint

Blackberry Pot de Creme – White Asparagus, Macerated Blackberries

More Massachusetts Food

More photos of 80 Thoreau

Crispy Potatoes – Gruyere Sauce, Sauerkraut, Grain Mustard – $14
12.14.24

Poached Lobster – Bisque Foam, Puffed Rice, Saffron – $21
12.14.24 – recommended

Basque Cheesecake
12.14.24 – highly recommended

Smoked Fish Chowder – scallop, swordfish bacon, leeks – $38
1.31.25

Panisse – black garlic, fermented chili – $6
1.31.25 – highly recommended

2025 Tasting of Local Corn and Tomatoes!

80 Thoreau got a new chef but kept the annual corn and tomato dinner. Our first dinner with Chef Gavin Lambert was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the heirloom grits and tomato adobo that accompanied the flank steak. I was also very impressed by the dessert. Here is a look at the 2025 Tasting of Local Corn and Tomatoes!