
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
101 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
About Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - steak house in Lakeland, Florida
Hip spot fixing up New Orleans-inspired fare, from jambalaya to signature cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille offers a great dining experience with prompt seating and good service. Appetizers like green tomatoes and calamari receive positive feedback for their taste and preparation. The jambalaya is noted for its flavor and generous portions, and the butter pecan cheesecake is highly praised. The atmosphere is lively, and the staff is friendly and attentive, providing high-quality service. Dishes like shrimp and scallops on grit cakes and fish tacos are highlighted for their deliciousness, with collard greens also receiving acclaim. While parking may be a challenge and service can be slow at times, many diners believe the food quality and experience make it worthwhile. Overall, the restaurant is recommended for flavorful Cajun and Southern-inspired dishes.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Brandon Rivera
Had a great experience last night here. Went with a group of 5 and was seated promptly. Service was good and apps ordered right away. The green tomatoes were really good with some good touches on them. The calamari was plentiful had great batter on them. The jambalaya was tasty and plentiful for the price. The other meals were all enjoyed and the price to plate was just. We all enjoyed our plates and will definitely be back. Ps - The happy hour bloody Mary’s for $6 were fantastic!!
Angel Rivera
This was my 1st time at this restaurant and I will say that the food was very hot, fresh and absolutely delicious so thank you to the cooks for that. I had blue claws for an appetizer and jambalaya pasta for my entree and wow. Truly taste like new Orleans. I was also very impressed with my servers. These ladies had such high energy, They were very polite and attentive. They seemed so happy doing what they do. I truly believe you have a great staff and they each have amazing qualities but these 2 young ladies showed 100% not only with serving me but I observed them giving the same energy and quality of service to others. They really need to be recognized because these are the type of people that care and love what they do and it shows Thank you Kaitlyn and Erin.
Alexis B
Just finished having dinner here! The food was amazing & the service was even better. Our server, Sarah, was so sweet & helpful while deciding what to order. She made sure to check on us often & made us feel welcomed. Some of the best food we’ve had. We will be back!
STEVE
2nd time we've been here since we moved to Florida. This place is great. Red beans and rice are super delicious. The jambalaya is even better. Service couldn't be better. And more, the butter pecan cheesecake is from another planet.
Steve Cooper
Harry’s is a great little seafood joint on the corner of a building in downtown Lakeland. It has a New Orleans style menu that lives up to the real New Orleans traditions. I ordered the shrimp and scallops on top of grit cakes with a side of collard greens. A let me just say that the scallops were divine. I was slightly disappointed that I only got three scallops but the meal was hearty and delicious. The collard greens I just couldn’t stop eating. Oh my. They were so loaded with flavor. Maybe as good as I’ve ever had. The fish tacos were also ordered and they also were delicious. The Cole slaw was super creamy and nice and cold. They brought out a loaf of bread with some kind of cream cheese, chive, and garlic butter that was so incredible we had to ask for a second one. Happy hour drinks are a steal also. You can get the bars signature cocktails for $8 during happy hour. And draft beers are only $4. The service is a bit slow because of the size of the restaurant which is why I gave the four stars. But overall I was quite impressed. I will certainly stop again if I’m in the area.
Ian MacRae
Okay, I have a new favourite restaurant! The only drawback is it is an hour and a half drive from my home in New Port Richey. But you know what, it’s worth the drive. We were in Lakeland to check out Bonnet Springs Park. The park was great but that end of town has all of the Corporate dining places we try to avoid. So we headed to the old downtown at the other side and a quick search got us to Harry’s. What a find! Great food, great atmosphere, and excellent service. I love Cajun/Louisiana style food so this is my spot. My wife not as much, but she quickly found a couple of dishes that appealed to her. We both had fish, prepared different ways, and really enjoyed our dishes. Good portions too. Topped off with a great slice of key lime pie. Can’t wait get back!
Cheer Alvarez (Homes by Cheer)
Harry’s Seafood in Lakeland is a great spot for some flavorful eats! The service was top-notch – the staff was super friendly and attentive, even suggesting different dishes to try, which was a nice touch. We started with some fresh and tasty appetizers, and they definitely set the tone for the rest of the meal. For our mains, we went with the Bourbon Street Salmon glaze and the Chicken Golden – both were packed with flavor and came in generous portions. The atmosphere is inviting and lively, though parking can be a bit of a challenge. Also, be prepared to wait for a table during busy times, but it’s worth it! Definitely recommend this spot if you’re in the area and craving some Southern-inspired flavors. Let me know if you’d like any tweaks!
Fostering Ohana
Had a wonderful lunch today. Our server Trinity was very attentive and ensured we had everything we needed. We started out with our usual she Crab and Gumbo soups. I had the fried grouper sandwich. The grouper was fresh, flaky and cooked perfectly. My wife had the shrimp and Crab Remolaude Salad. It too was perfectly seasoned. The restaurant is clean and well maintained and tables are turned over quickly.
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