Harry's Restaurant

Amazing food and staff. I got the roast cod, absolutely delicious. The mash especially. My boyfriend got the Rare Ribeye steak, which he also loved, very flavourful. Said it was one of the best steaks he’s had. Cocktails were great. One of the staff made me a drink, that was amazing (not on the menu). But the staff were so kind and helpful. Will definitely go again!

What a lovely restaurant! Firstly they rang us on the day to see if we were still coming which is rare and we knew it was going to be good because of that. We were greeted nicely when we arrived everything from that point was perfect. Excellent waiters who ran the front of the house with no problems even though it was so busy and the food.... Wow! That is something else there, the aranchini were gorgeous and everyone else loved their starters and my burger for mains was so big I couldn't finish it, they also loved their mains. Definitely 10/10 💯

+6

I cannot say enough about how amazing this experience was. Literally every single thing was perfection. Firstly, the team were all super friendly, warm and welcoming and made us feel special. The ambiance was just right, music was a superb blend of well known classics starting from the 1960’s and making their way into the 70’s as it moved along the evening. It’s a restaurant you say? What about the food? Sometimes it’s good to leave the best things until last. The food was OUTSTANDING! A starter (special) of belly pork slices and freshly made slaw was superb, the pork was so well cooked; the tastes sublime. The calamari also deserves its own shout out; it was gently cooked and not rubbery or tough like it can be. Amazing. Mains and we both had the ribeye steak. A generous portion, not bogged down with tons of fat like I’ve had before. It was cooked perfectly to the medium rare that we’d requested. Both of the courses washed down with a couple of signature cocktails. Sadly, we were too full for dessert, but the table next to us had the most amazing looking Eton mess. I wish I lived closer to Exeter as I’d want to eat here all the time. Just simply perfect.

+1

A fantastic restaurant with quality food and drinks. The interior is beautifully done. Staff are attentive and caring. ❤️Will certainly book again. Thank you so much!

To the Harry’s team!….how wonderful you are! A beautiful classic venue with such a relaxing & genuine vibe!. The special board teased with a venison, Brie & cranberry burger & it was simply perfect! The balance of flavours divine! As we couldn’t decide on a main, my friend and I had to share two mains, so we got a little taste of more than one dish! The other dish was the classic lasagna, which strangely I have not tried at Harry‘s before. it was delicious although if we could have a little more of the wonderful beef Ragu through the middle next time That would make it even better! I can’t wait to come back next week to try the crab linguine or the hake….. That will be a tough choice! We only wish you had another venue a little closer to us! Thank you for providing this delightful place for us to feast in!

First visit to Harry's Restaurant. Ist class food and service. We tried the calamari and smoke Mackrell pate for starters followed by rump steak and tuna steak mains. Cooked to perfection. Thank you Harry's for making our visit so enjoyable.

Evening dinner taken us to Harry’s restaurant after reading reviews online. A late dinner for us table booked at 9pm, we arrived 10minutes early and we were accommodated without fuss! Big plus point! Very nice decor and restaurant was spacey yet felt quite warm and inviting. Staff were excellent with us. Ordered starters of arancini and dusted calamari, the arancini was served with a truffle mayo and dusting of Parmesan cheese, these were delicious creamy, crunchy, cheesey, freshly made and you could tell. The rice was not dry and fillings kept within the arancini, I really enjoyed them! Great light bite! The calamari there was no lack of it! Plenty of the plate for 2 to share, and nice touch of serving the squid heads also not just the body! I rate that use it all! The tentacles always taste great! Calamari was lightly battered crispy but not overpowering the actually flavour of the squid. I ordered a rump steak as a main and let’s start with best bit the meat!! - they source locally provided meat and say it’s farm to fork and it shows, I ordered my rump medium it arrived with a nice char across the beef and fats rendered down nicely that is how you do it! Sliced into beef and it melted like butter it was so smooth and delicate if you closed your eyes that could have been a filet steak! Seasoned well and good size steak, I was impressed I would say it wasn’t medium, more of a rare steak and could have been rested a touch longer as there was blood juices on my plate, but I’m ok with that. The fries dint sadly hit the same they crunchy outside but not a soft fluffy inner and no seasoning but fries are fries and when dipped in a classic béarnaise sauce you’re not complaining! That sauce was so fresh buttery, missed that acidity from vinegar but it was still very creamy and nice! I personally had no room for dessert but someone tipped them off it was my birthday and they give me a FOC warm brownie with creme and that went down lovely! In general I liked this place it had a bit of everything, not a huge menu but a solid menu, which we all know means the dishes have a higher standard! If you’re looking for a classy lunch or dinner get youreself down here you would be disappointed imo. Side note - my partner had the Harry’s classic beef burger, and it dint quite live up to the steak dish, bun was over cooked and patty lacked seasoning and was dry. The dish became hard to eat and resulted to knife and fork for a burger!! But saved it with a creme brûlée, that was amazing and put smile on her face! Overall rating for Harry’s - 8.5/10 solid score, some great food, clearly care about produce and what they serve and it shows! Some really good bits to those dishes and certainly nothing bad.

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Managed to get a table for my boyfriend’s birthday (13 feb so it was very busy with Valentines bookings). The food and drinks were delicious and portions were very decent. We loved the cheese souffle, crab linguine and fillet steak. My boyfriend’s desert came with a birthday candle which was a lovely touch :-) It is expensive but would definitely recommend for a special occasion!

We had dinner at Harry’s restaurant and it was a wonderful experience. We tried the classic burger and the tuna steak. Our food was delicious, generous portions and perfectly cooked. The service was also good. I would definitely recommend it for a special occasion. I would also recommend booking a table in advance.

Very nice gastro-pub in the heart of the City: The food here is really very good. I have to mention in particular the Harry's bar tiramisu, which is a real killer! The service is also commendable, quick, friendly and always professional. I also liked very much the atmosphere of the bar and had the good surprise to find out that the bill was quite reasonable by City standards. All in all, a very good experience. I'll certainly be back.

What a steak! Very good service in attractive surroundings. I would recommend Harry's Resturant without reservations. You need to book, people were being turned away during the lunch service.

+6

It was my sons 30th birthday today, and we enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Harry's. There were 8 of us, and the service was excellent, all meals out together and no-one had to wait. Some awesome dishes: roasted squash and burrata, beef carppacio, wild mushrooms on toast and whitebait. Followed by crab linguine, steaks, pork milanese, risotto and burger, and finally some excellent desserts.

+6

Still a go to for special occasions since almost 20 years! Found the seasoning lacking across all dishes we ordered, especially the main event - steak. The service was pleasant, professional and non-intrusive as always. The atmosphere and decor always cozy and special. Hopefully, the seasoning can be less reserved and more confident on next visit! Overall, still our favourite. Visited 29th April early dinner.

Harry's was everything I expected, a warm and cozy environment. Service was fantastic the staff were fast and welcoming. Came here for a Valentine's Day meal both me and my partner absolutely loved our meals the tuna steak was cooked to perfection (Credit the the chef) the blue cheese gnocchi that my partner had was also exceptional. Overall an amazing meal I will be coming again highly recommend.

+1

Beautiful & quaint. Focusing on quality not quantity. Fresh produce. Attentive staff. The nicest cut of fillet that I've seen & tasted. The cheese soufflé was to die for. Worth the travel. Will definitely be returning

+2

Had a wonderful lunch here today after a last minute booking. The decor was very nice, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly! I just wish I had time to come back whilst I'm on my holiday!

Harry's is a cosy, romantic place with well thought out dishes and friendly staff. I went for my boyfriends birthday and they were very helpful and friendly. I ordered the lobster which was divine. Melted perfectly and very garlicky. And I am a garlic girl. My bf got the steak and said it was a perfect meal. Everyone in our party loved their meals and while the price saves it for special occasions for us, the food is amazing and the portions are good.

Amazing visit for brunch. Quality, freshly cooked food. Service was quick, friendly, and we never felt rushed to vacate the table. My only complaint, and it really is scraping the barrel…. My egg wasn’t as runny as I would have liked. Will definitely visit again. Thank you for a great visit.

Will definitely be returning to Harry’s. Food was quick and absolutely delicious with a nice selection of cocktails. I felt very well taken care of, staff were very attentive and their attention to detail was fantastic. There was a lovely, warm, buzzing atmosphere!

Real Buzz of an atmosphere. Friendly and attentive staff. Incredibly delicious food. Had calamari for starters, Fillet Steak for mains with Mac n Cheese on side. The suggested Malbec wine was so smooth and perfectly accompanied the meal. Will certainly be coming back

Best British restaurant to go in Exeter.

Excellent comfort food. The Garlic bread is amazing to share. The burgers are really tasty (I had the Greedy Hog which has BBQ pulled pork in) and for desert I had the hot waffle with ice cream which was an absolute delight. Comfortable setting. Good service. Highly recommended

Harry’s is the perfect date spot. My husband and I had a reservation for lunch today and loved our meals. I had the Devon crab linguine and my husband had the Venison burger that was on special and both were cooked beautifully. Our server was kind and attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious while still feeling upscale, hitting that perfect balance of special and comfortable. The black and white gallery wall of old photos from around Exeter gives it a warm local feel as well. My favourite part of our meal was the dessert! The tiramisu and affogato were both delightful. I can see us returning for dates and special occasions again and again.

Excellent Birthday lunch with family. Went with Whitebait and calamari to start followed by sirloin steaks all round. Everything was cooked well and the service was excellent. I had the sirloin with a side of bone marrow which was delicious. Very clean, modern and well run restaurant with an excellent menu that we're lucky to have here in Exeter.

The staff are friendly and helpful. The vibe is so nice if you are coming with a friend or for a date. The food is absolutely delicious, had the calamari and cod. Didn’t try dessert but maybe next time.

Exceptional. I had lunch at Harry’s today. The food was delicious and the service excellent. We were taken care of by Amy, who tells me she got through to round four of the X Factor tv show and is on first name terms with Danny Minogue. All in all, an entertaining lunch.

I have eaten here twice in the last month, once for a family birthday and once with friends for lunch. Excellent both times. Lovely building, cosy, traditional decor and ambience. Staff are friendly, attentive and helpful. But of course the food is what's all important. Good sized portions and excellent locally sourced produce. I've had the stack tartare, the fresh tuna steak (twice!), and tried two different desserts - treacle tart and the autumn (eton) mess. I can only praise it all. When you add on the side dishes and drinks, this is quite a pricey event. However, how nice to have such a lovely restaurant venue in Exeter for those special occasions.

Great food, great service and great cider from a local brewery. Add to that, Exeter hospitality at it's best. Well deserved 5☆

Food was amazing. Staff were all very polite. Didn't take long for the food to arrive one ordered. Really nice place

We have been looking forward to this evening for a long time, it did not disappoint. Harrys has something special, keep up the fantastic work that you all do.

Harry's Restaurant is our favourite all time place to eat and celebrate an event. The food is superb, a great wine list, just fantastic service from the staff, and its a place we'll keep coming back to. We're looking forward to our return.....

Popped in for dinner and wasn’t disappointed! Had the steak tagliata which was one of the best meals I’ve ever had, along with a side of caponata. Shoutout to Juliette, Megan and Amy who were our servers, very friendly and attentive!

Our first time at this restaurant celebrating my husband’s birthday. Friendly service, warm and cosy atmosphere, delicious food. Could not fault anything. We will definitely be going again.

Have been coming to Harry’s for as long as I can remember. Legendary Exeter spot. We came recently for our anniversary with our 4 month old son and they were so accommodating. Flawless service and excellent food + drinks from start to finish. Best peppercorn sauce I’ve ever had probably + handmade rolos were awesome. Bring back the Harrys heart attack 🙏😄

This place is quite nice. I went there for my birthday meal with my partner😊 we had steaks ,but first we had calamari for a starter. The service was very good. I really liked the inside of the place . They have very beautiful and original wall wine shelf. I loved it .

Great service and food, nice atmosphere and reasonable pricing. Went for a dinner on a Sunday night. We called in advance and asked if there's a table, they responded that they are fully booked, but when we came in, there were plenty of available seats and we were soon sat. We chose to have the Flat Iron and Rib Eye steaks and started with the person peppers and arancini. All were delicious and properly made. The rib eye was made to a rare level, though we asked for a medium rare, but ok. Atmosphere is quite nice and the staff is really great.

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me and my boyfriend have a lovely date at harry’s a few weeks ago , lovely service food was amazing. we had 2 steaks one sirloin and one T-Bone everything was amazing except that we asked for medium rare on the T-Bone but basically received rare but it was a lovely place the atmosphere was amazing

Friendly staff and nice steak. High Sobriety was so refreshing especially with the mint and cucumber, go best with steak! Nice steak and béarnaise sauce can be a bit more vinegary.

Fairly standard burger with chips, limited range of bottled beers (no draught ales). Two for price of one during Jan was unexpected, but appreciated. Late afternoon, not very busy, plenty of space.

A lovely spot with charming ambiance, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family. While the dishes offer a more classic and simple flavor, the warm atmosphere and beautiful setting truly make it a delightful place to enjoy time together. For reply the Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind message. While I really appreciated the ambiance and service, the food didn’t quite meet my expectations compared to other places in a similar price range. I tried to keep the review positive and highlight the good parts, but honestly, I didn’t enjoy the food as much as I had hoped. Thank you again, and I wish your team all the best!

The dry Steak costing £54, but at least they offered a pasta for free for apologise. The recommended wine isn’t really fit with the meal. Unstable quality

Two of us had fish pie,extremely bland with too much potato. Wife had burger that was small and greasy and had upset stomach next morning. Very disappointed as meant to have a good reputation.