Harry's Restaurant

Harry's Restaurant

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+44 1392 202234+ Add website
Hours
Sun
12:30 - 15:00
Tue
12:00 - 14:3017:45 - 21:30
Wed
12:00 - 14:3017:45 - 21:30
Thu
12:00 - 14:3017:45 - 21:30
Fri
12:00 - 14:3017:45 - 21:30
Sat
9:30 - 15:0017:45 - 22:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.4 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £23.00
CUISINES
American, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
About
A place to feed the soul. Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter is set in the heart of the city and has been gratifying appetites for 25 years. Rated as one of the best restaurants in Exeter on TripAdvisor, Harry’s has established itself to become the go-to dining den on the neighbourhood food scene.
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £23.00
CUISINES
American, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles1,719 reviews
Excellent
1,338
Very good
243
Average
83
Poor
30
Terrible
25

John Harvey
28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 business
This is an iconic restaurant for a reason, it’s family run and they understand the value of customer experience. One of my regrets is that I don’t eat here more often ( it’s always full) and in future I aim to rectify that. A delightful evening and we were looked after by Chloe who was charm personified. Fab food and ambience
Written 13 February 2024
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Lucy C
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
Honestly wow!!! My husband and I came for dinner 14/12. The staff were amazing, our server was India. She knew everything about the menu and was so lovely. It turns out Harry's is a family run restaurant and it shows. I really hope India's Mum see's this, her restaurant is amazing. After some discussion with India we ordered. The food did not disappoint. Any restaurant on a Saturday in December can be hit and miss but not here. We shared a bubbling cheese soufflé, a steak(cooked perfectly) and a crab linguine, followed by a shared cheeseboard. I really wish we lived nearer because we would definitely be back time and again, thank you very much.
Written 15 December 2024
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Samantha Pounds
Thanks so much, Lucy for this wonderful feedback! India, as well as the rest of our team, is a total gem and she is a real credit to us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us and loved the choice of dishes - great selections indeed. We look forward to welcoming you back when you're next in the area! Til next time, Sam and team
Written 23 December 2024
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headteacherhils
Croydon123 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 family
Right from the moment you walk through the door until you pay the bill you are treated for a fantastic experience. Beautiful food, well presented with subtle flavours. Had a late booking at 2.45 pm on a Sunday, but there was never a feeling that one was being hurried. Quite expensive, but as they say: ‘You get what you pay for‘!
Written 7 October 2024
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Frances S
Bingham96 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 couples
My husband and I visited for the first time while on holiday. We eat out a lot. We loved the atmosphere as soon as we arrived. We both had 3 courses (6 different dishes) and everything tasted extraordinarily good and each dish was cooked to perfection. Even the cocktail we had on arrival was perfect. We simply could not fault a thing and I am sure we will detour to Exeter again sometime just to come here again.
Written 23 October 2024
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Samantha Pounds
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this brilliant review for us - what fantastic praise. We're so pleased you and your husband enjoyed your first visit to Harry's and we're extremely flattered that you'd love to visit us again. We change our menu fairly often, so on your next visit, we should have a whole array of new dishes and specials for you to try. See you again. Many thanks, Sam and team
Written 24 December 2024
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Gary B
Bristol19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 couples
Harrys is a great neighbourhood, restaurant food is superb. The staff are really friendly great place to eat. It was the first time we visited. Harry is so very apprehensive judging by the reviews, we had nothing to worry about the starter looked amazing. Although we didn’t have any the mains chicken supreme were fantastic finished with a crumble cocktails are great very well priced very happy with the overall experience.
Written 1 May 2023
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Ade
Sutton42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 family
Absolutely lovely menu using fresh, local ingredients including seafood from Brixham and meats from Darts Farm, near Topsham. We enjoyed dishes from the starter, mains and dessert menu and loved it all. The food is excellent quality and beautifully cooked, with the steaks done absolutely perfectly to order. Service was attentive and efficient. The ambience of the restaurant is relaxed and very smart. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed Harry's and will definitely eat here again.
Written 4 November 2024
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Samantha Pounds
Thanks so much for leaving us such fantastic feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and loved each and every dish. We pride ourselves on showcasing the best produce in our region! We're so pleased you'd like to visit us again too. See you again in the future. Many thanks, Sam and team
Written 23 December 2024
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DecandClaire
Exeter87 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 couples
Harrys Restaurant is an independent oasis in a desert of national chains. From the warm atmosphere, friendly staff and top quality food Harrys has it all. Always busy so best to book ahead. You will not be sorry as they clearly source top quality ingredients which are then combined and presented impeccably. The staff were very relaxed about us wanting to take our time over our meal, the table was ours for the evening. Just gutted we left the birthday brownie in the taxi on the way home. Highly recommended xx
Written 27 April 2024
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tracymelanie
Somerset40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 family
We booked Harry's for the 1st time ever for celebrating our daughters 18th birthday. Communication prior to attending dinner was spot on and responded quickly to any queries I had.on the eve 20/4/24 we had a very warm welcome. We took balloons and a cake to celebrate.nothing was to much trouble. We had 2 vegetarians within our group. They found plenty to have on menu. We all had something different . The food was presented pretty as a picture and tasted absolutely delicious, and it was good portion sizes too. The atmosphere of the restaurant was classy but not formal. The staff were very friendly and helpful nothing was to much for them. I can't recommend Harry's enough and wished we had found sooner. Definitely be going again .our daughter had a great time .
Written 21 April 2024
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Neil S
Dawlish2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 friends
Outstanding carpaccio starter - to follow, a medium rare sirloin steak cooked to absolute perfection with fries crispy and golden. To follow a tremendous Lime Sorbet to cleanse the palate - sharp and sweet.. The wine selection was really impressive and the staff were really helpful and attentive. Well done Harrys! - Coming back soon.
Written 26 July 2024
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Samantha Pounds
Carpaccio and steak are some of our most popular dishes - we're so pleased you also enjoyed them! We're also thrilled you were impressed by our wine list. We're huge vino fans and are so passionate about showcasing some of the world's finest. Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review for us. We hope to see you again soon. Many thanks, Sam and team
Written 24 December 2024
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Ma W
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 friends
Service was great. But honestly I chose the wrong dish from this menu and it fell below my expectations. The chicken was just a scoop of mash with a chicken breast and nothing else? The other dishes my party ordered looked so much more interesting, had colour, sides, vegetables etc. and I feel could justify their price tag. The dish I chose was a bit lazy and I felt ripped off.
Written 2 April 2024
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Kenneth C
Exmouth5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 friends
Having owned the iconic premises now Harry's Restaurant this was for me a nostalgic occasion. Trust to tell, it would be difficult to find even a smidgen of criticism for Harrys. It is utterly brilliant. The staff are well trained, young, and enthusiastic, but even they are surpassed by the sheer brilliance of the kitchen. My scallops were glorious, fat and rich and followed by Cod so perfectly cooked and presented that Michelin should be falling over themselves to give this place a very high star rating. Needless to say the wines live up to the high standard to the whole presentation. Of the very many restaurants I have dined in over recent itimes this rates as the very best. Congratulations to all the team. Ken C Exmouth 15th February, 2024
Written 16 February 2024
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Jeffi21
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
We came out for my birthday meal. Husband accidentally booked the wrong week but they squeezed us in. Service was great from Holly and the food, particularly my steak was amazing. My husbands chicken burger was a little too greasy, but that was just a bit of feedback we gave not expecting anything to be done because he had eaten quite a lot of it. However a waitress came over and told us she passed the feedback on to the chef and gave us a discount on the burger. And to top it all off, holly must have overheard it was my birthday and when we asked for the bill, brought out a birthday brownie with a candle. Really pleased with the whole experience and we will definitely be returning.
Written 29 July 2022
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Dave
Llandyfaelog31 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 couples
This is a good restaurant however I ordered the Lobster Thermidor at £30 and essentially I got a shell with some sauce and 3, 1cm pieces of meat . Unfortunately I had to send it back as it was a bridge too far for me . In fairness to the restaurant they replaced the meal with a steak instead free of charge . Otherwise it was a lovely experience , good service , varied wine and drinks list and steak was cooked to perfection . The dressed crab starter was lovely too ! I’d suggest that perhaps remove the Lobster Thermidor from the menu and replace with half grilled Lobster instead leaving the meat intact.
Written 7 May 2022
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Mattydodd
Exeter11 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 couples
Such a shame to write such a report after waiting so long for the booking. In short, a £32 fillet steak has to be spot on, my wife’s was but you could immediately see that mine wasn’t. End piece, big piece of inedible gristle inside it and it was the main event for me! Then, a vanilla and white chocky bread and butter pudding…..yum…except there was neither any taste of vanilla nor white chocky. Just a (nicely textured) plain lump of B&B pud wallowing in poured on double cream. Couldn’t even find any sultanas! It’s way way way too expensive for the quality of food. At these prices, EVERYTHING needs to be absolutely spot on and leave you saying WOW at every course. Starters were very good, smoked mackerel pate was light, almost mousse like and plentiful. Seafood cocktail was very tasty. I’d encourage you to make more of the wine pairing, we didn’t want a bottle of the same and yet I didn’t get much in the way of direction with the wine and I was disappointed with my own choices. Truth is I’m a bit gutted and feel a little sorry for myself, especially given it was my birthday too and everyone else appears to have an amazing experience. I want one of those, I just happened to be in the wrong seat that night.
Written 24 March 2024
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Gina354
7 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 friends
We went to Harry’s bar for a friends birthday meal. I want to firstly say the waiting staff I could not fault they were brilliant, however the food not so great and really over priced. I do not mind paying a bit extra for the food if it’s worth it, unfortunately this was not. I had the “cheesy pig burger” the patty was really dry and tasted odd, not terrible just odd and I have had better burger from aldi! My friend had a Caesar salad which she paid £18 which included we think chicken thighs and again this was not nice to the point she couldn’t finish. I have been to Harry’s restaurant multiple times but I think this will be last as this is not value for money and I really didn’t enjoy it. Positives: cocktails and staff were great Negatives: food not value for money and better off going to a weatherspoons
Written 16 July 2022
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