This establishment gets crowded for lunch very quickly. We were seated in the back room, which was very cold. People were even asking to be moved to the front room. You are given a dinner menu and told that there are lunch specials. Although, the waitress forgot to tell us that there were lunch specials. We overheard her telling another table that she did not have time to write them on the chalkboard. The waitress took orders from the first four tables that were seated. Three of the tables got their orders quickly. I, unfortunately, did not order a lunch special and our order came a lot later. They also ran out of fries by that time. I ordered the Fish Reuben sandwich. It was bland and mushy. Halfway through eating it, the waitress set the fries at the corner of the table. Other people seem to be enjoying the lunch special. The prices were high for lunch portions. read more

I love this place so much. Definitely 4th or 5th date level place. Great atmosphere, full bar and great dishes carefully crafted. It's been great under 2 different owners. read more

Great server. Amazing food. Cute little restaurant on the lake!!! Great monkfish and cheese grits. Kids meal chicken tenders are fresh breaded. Fish and chips- delish! read more

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Sat at bar as I was by myself. Brittany was the bartender and she was incredible. Her recommendations were spot on and she was so personable even while working. Bar isn't very big but according to her there are very few business travelers. Met Cody, the manager, and he gets it. If you are here on business or just traveling through find it and eat here. The food is great but the atmosphere and the people make it. Brittany is wonderful and I hope you get to see her read more

Tuesday Lobster Special. That is what drawn me to check out and have an early dinner on a tuesday. Seating was a breeze, As soon as I got in I was directly seated in the back room looking out at the lake view. The crowd was not bad it was busy but not jam packed unlike friday and saturdays evenings. Ordered the Twin lobster special. The option is unstuffed or stuffed with the seafood imperial stuffing which consists of crabmeat , scallops and shrimps. For and extra $4 or so. It came with 2 sides and a 2 pcs of hush puppies. The sides I chose were the rice pilaf and cheese grits. Sweet tea was the drink option for today. So presentation wise it looked sloppy kinda. However the lobster meat was cooked perfectly. Tender sweet juicy and succulent. To be honest one of the best lobster tails I have had. The seafood imperial was delicious! It was seasoned well with crab meat and small scallops and small shrimps. Again the seafood in this seafood imperial was perfectly cooked. I can order that alone and eat it as a side. I think they offer it as a side option for an extra charge. Hush puppies here is ok I have had better ones elsewhere - Its ok. The cheese grits was somewhat runny and I can taste the broth they used as the cooking liquid - It was not cheesy as what I have gotten elsewhere but it was delicious. You get a good portion from a bowl serving. The Rice pilaf is not your standard rice pilaf. I just order it because I like rice pilaf. LOL It is somewhat bland but its rice and I love rice. They should add more broth and more pasta to the rice dish in my opinion. Add parsley too. Good portion served in a bowl. I was actually given dinner rolls as a starter this time! I didnt know they handed dinner rolls! They remind me of those homebaked rolls - Soft and warm served with whipped butter packets. It was delicious. The service was good the sweet tea was refilled in a timely manner. I ordered the delicious coconut cream pie to go. So once I was cashing out I asked for a takeout box and extra rolls. The server Ashley stated to me she already gave me dinner rolls (from the start of the meal) but then she caught herself and told me she will grab me more rolls to go. In my opinion.. Honey it is just bread I am asking. Anyway the Lobster Tuesday special is an awesome deal I just wished the tails were bigger for $24.99. read more

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The food was delicious and service fabulous. I had broiled cod with garlic butter sauce, new potatoes and salad. The meal came with hush puppies which were delicious too. We ate inside but the view was beautiful too. read more

Harry's Old Place - Broiled cod, new potatoes and hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

This place was fantastic. We ate here after arriving from our flight. QuickRing realizing all the food at Legoland is basically garbage I took to yelp and found this gem. The snapper and salmon was very fresh and was delicious. The Tuesday special was lobster tails that my son loved so much he was licking the shell. Everyone that worked there was very friendly and the service was top notch. I managed a high end steakhouse in cali and I swear the natural interaction between the staff and us was better then I've seen at the most expensive restaurants. Bottom line, fresh fish, great service and very reasonably priced. Honestly I'd give 6 stars if I could. read more

Harry's Old Place - Gator bites with a delicious dipping sauce. Very fresh gator - Seafood Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Wow. Love the new look. Came for the Tuesday Lobster Special. Did not disappoint. Server was tentative and always around when we needed her. We did the triple lobster tail special. Was delicious and tender. Just remember if you come after 5:00pm the place is packed. My recommendation come early or later. Thanks for rebuilding and coming back. read more

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Had a great time and meals this week shrimp and fish tacos with mango I had fried oyster dinner good portion medium thick breading salad and side of asparagus view of water time 2:30 about 50% full very attentive waitress read more

Awesome experience.... Highly recommend! The food was excellent and our server was so nice, helpful and amazing. We came in HOT from the airport and arrived 10 mins before they closed. They were so nice and we had a great meal and never felt rushed. Good atmosphere. read more

Harry's Old Place - First time here! - Seafood Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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Had a lovely dining experience at Harry's Old Place two nights in a row. The first night my husband and I were seated immediately and had a lovely view of the outside lake from our table. We kicked off the night with fried oysters which were absolutely delicious and not overly greasy. For my entree I had the surf and turf which was absolutely cooked to perfection! The lobster was juicy and flavorful. My steak was prepared perfectly well done within being dry. The coleslaw was so good we had 2 orders. Moreover, the side of fries were also very crispy which I enjoyed. My husband had the fried catfish. He said the breading was a bit salty but the fish was perfectly. Very tender and juicy on the inside. Our 2nd night we started with drinks since we had a 30 mins wait. They had very charming swing benches outside which is where we sat and swinged while waiting for our table. I enjoyed the serenity of the property on the lake and my margarita which was made with perfection. My had the escargot as an appetizer and they were prepared deliciously with mushrooms and a toasted buttery brioche in slices which was convenient to pick up as an appetizer. My entree was the charred broil grouper sampler which came with scallops, shrimps, and fresh crab; absolutely delicious!! I had it with fries which were scrumptious. Loved kids meals which included ice cream which my daughter absolutely loved. My husband had the Brenzino Seabass which was absolutely delicious and charred broiled. Phenomenal service by our waiters on both night. Also appreciate the Manager checking up on us both nights. Thank you for a lovely dining experience. We look forward to returning in the near future when we return to visit Legoland. read more

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Amazing food and great service. It's so good, that my family dined there two nights in a row. The French Onion soup is a must have.

Really good food, almost feels like a hole in the wall. Our server was very friendly. The fish was fresh and the kids portions were generous. The fish reuben was very good. Got one of the fish on the board, it was fresh and perfectly prepared, albeit a little pricey. Got the peanut butter caramel pie, it was heavenly! read more

Loved everything we ordered! Great place. We got there before it opened and already a line had formed! Great service! Friendly atmosphere! I even loved the flooring and the cute bucket sinks in the bathroom! read more

I would drive out of my way to have dinner here again! Happened into town for a high school basketball game and Harry's came highly recommended. We started with a fried onion loaf that was HUGE, very crispy and enjoyed by all three of us. Entrees included the fresh swordfish and haddock with the sauces on the side. The spicy sauce was too hot for us. The Parmesan cheese sauce was great. Happy we had both delivered on the side. Took home a piece of key lime pie, and enjoyed a brownie sundae split with three of us. Just Wow! read more

I love the atmosphere sitting with an overview of the water was so pretty. I had the escargot. I wasn't disappointed, it was awesome! I also had the fancy chicken dinner, great also. We were there with a big group of ladies and the waitress was so attentive to all of us. Will be back with hubby. read more

Raw salmon served to my child. Very unfortunate and unacceptable. Hope this isn't a normal thing read more

Harry's Old Place - Raw salmon served to my kid - Seafood Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Good food and good service. Good seafood. The menu on the chalk board changes with availability. It is an old fish camp on the water. However, the tables by the window overlook the parking lot! read more

Absolutely fantastic, fresh seafood prepared to perfect. The restaurant has been around for a very long time & the quality has never wavered; they only serve the best & freshest seafood. It's a great place to bring guests, especially if you want to impress. read more

Food was good and service quick. Server very helpful. Overall, I'll go back again anytime

Went there for early dinner, they advertised Maine Lobster tails. When I received the lobster tails they were definitely not Maine quality. I'm from New England and we got the lobster right off the lobster boats, these did not compare to even the smallest Maine lobster. The special was 2. The second was undercooked and I couldn't eat it. I gave the stars for my husband's fish and chips. It was good. Probably will not be back. read more

Very good food. Known for seafood . However the steak was best I've had anywhere. Service great. Ambiance --fish house.

Food was good but our order was wrong, kept what we had but my husband wanted shrimp and not fish tacos. Service was great

We didn't want to pay theme park prices at Legoland so decided to check out a local spot. This restaurant is about 5 min from legoland. We enjoyed the fresh seafood and lovely lake view from the back room. The employees were all friendly. We very much enjoyed our late Sunday lunch in the air conditioning read more

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Ordered the stuffed shrimp for the appetizer, phenomenal. Had the fried sampler platter, outstanding. Seafood chowder was excellent. French onion soup was good melted cheese was spot on soup itself lacked a little heat served just above warm. All waitstaff were very attentive. This place is definitely great place to stop and eat. read more

We finally got to Harry's after hearing so many good things about it. The restaurant sits next to a beautiful lake that is completely surrounded by trees that makes it look like your on a private lake in Alaska. The seafood was the best we've had in Winter Haven. Very fresh with many choices of fresh fish that you have cooked to order with various rubs and toppers. We started with the smoked fish dip that was the best that we've had in the area. We tried their two house made Sangrias. The Red Berry was our favorite but the peach one was also nice. For the entrees: I chose the Corvina Monterey: Corvina topped with Artichoke Hearts, Sun dried Tomato, Mushrooms, Garlic, White Wine, and Parmesan Cheese. As a Corvina virgin, I was new to this fish which was very light and moist and soft sweet flesh somewhat like a snapper. It was delicious and a large portion. I also got the cheese grits that had an expensive cheese taste that I could not pinpoint but loved. The meals also came with fresh hot dinner rolls and hush puppies that were fabulous. My wife got the "Surf and Turf Hers (6 oz) Filet and 4 oz Lobster Tail. The price was lower than Outback that only gives you a sirloin. Both items were excellent and the filet was cooked to the requested temperature. We finished with the house made cream style and slightly frozen Key Lime Pie. It was as good as any we've had. Our server Ashley was excellent with very prompt service and great verbal reviews of the extensive menu along with a bubbly demeanor that was infectious. The friendly owner Dwayne, came by the Table twice to talk about our meal and the restaurant which showed he really cared about the restaurant and his customers. We were very impressed overall and will come back often. read more

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Wonderful service and the food is tasty and fresh! Would definitely recommend if you like fresh seafood.

Been going here for a few years and loved it. My daughter was in town and took her there. Not good! Acid Rock music (very loud), people trying to have a conversation with their company were yelling at them over the music which made things worse. I asked our waitress if they could turn it down or play dinner music. Said they have no control to do so. The food was ok. Had the crab & shrimp bucket and could not peel the shells off the shrimp. Won't be going back anytime soon! read more

I have been here to eat and drink many times I have always had great food and service I like all the different types of fish that they serve

Simply put this place is amazing. It is the best fried shrimp I've ever had as a Florida resident of 6 years. The service was fantastic and helped us understand the menu better. If you are a fish lover or a garlic fan this place is a must. Everything was so fresh and we will be coming back. This place truly deserves the #1 spot in Winter Haven and I recommend it to all fans of fresh food. read more

The server was RUDE and NASTY, my first time visiting she didn't tell us about any lunch specials, we asked and she said NO SPECIALS at this time, she was very friendly with the table next to us,asked them did they need anything, we had to STOP her and ask for anything else we need. The manager gave me a free dessert for my next visit, I gave it back, and said I wouldn't be back again to mess over me read more

Imperial seafood was so delectable with smooth flavors and lip-smacking cheese grits and collard greens . The corafina with stuffing Yummmm. Sweet hush puppies hit the spot ...there wasn't room for delicious sounding desserts . Our wait was short and the staff went the extra mile of. Cordiality... down home atmosphere read more

The food was good. The fish was definitely fresh. The house made topping (berry cool) I chose for my Swordfish was amazing! The service was good. The atmosphere was very very busy and very very small . I love a little hole in the wall joint and I wanted to love this place but I didn't . It was just not as flavorful as I thought it would be . Our red potatoes we ordered for our sides were not fully cooked. Potatoes had no seasoning. Green beans , fresh but bland . Bread was just bland . Everything was just mediocre to me . The cheesy grits were the most disappointing. We absolutely love cheesy grits and have had them many ways in at least 5 states and they always have a different flavor or there own special taste but these were so bland . I would recommend some seasoning and flavor added to everything. This place really has potential! We waited 45 minutes to eat here bc we were excited. I have to note that the restaurant and its restrooms were extremely clean and well kept . read more

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Meh. Heard so many good things about this place that I had high expectations. I had the fresh fish, the Bronzino fillets, they were small and very dried out. I ordered them with the caper garlic butter, and the capers were dry and hard. Also, the hush puppies were hard as a rock, and not hot and the french fries were barely warm. My husband had fresh tacos and they two were overcooked and dried out. Maybe we hit it on a bad night, the place was packed, but sometimes there's just no accounting for taste. When we return to Florida we definitely don't have to come back here again. read more

Harry's Old Place - Dry fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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We went to Lego land and were looking for some good food near the hotel and we saw Harry's. Once inside we were greeted by the staff in such a warm manner, we knew we were in the right place. We are from miami and no stranger to fresh fish, and every dish delivered. The gator sausage with pimento cheese was outrageous (we love gator). The escargot was out of this world. The onion loaf is a must try. The key lime pie and peanut butter pie are dreamy. Everything was SO GOOD and I cannot wait to come back. This is my place. I forgot to mention the gorgeous view of lake. I love Harry's!!! read more

Ok I gave this place a one star for being honest about its name "Old" Housed in an old shack like structure along the banks of one of Winter Haven Florida many little lakes with a challenging dirt parking lot that allows one vehicle to either enter or exit but never at the same time. It is old, and so is the railing I'm asked to pull up to in the parking lot so old it's frightening. There isn't much room to park back here along the rickety railing, so the party in the black KIA suv taking up three spaces makes it even more challenging. But I soon understand. This place is mobbed with older old folks out for their Saturday night dinner date at 4:00PM. Judging from the wait time the must start arrive here at about 3:30PM. The place is packed inside and out. Which means there must be about 100 diners inside and out with another 100 waiting inside and out. The noise level is beyond my friends hearing- aids volume control. He took them out while we waited and still the noise was as deafening without them. But all these people can't be wrong. Something good is about to happen, isn't it ? Nope not even close. Our poor waitress could hardly hear us as we shouted our orders. Fish and chips, fries, and coleslaw, Fried fish platter with fries and coleslaw. Two mixed fish casseroles which we were told was a casserole of shrimp, scollops, crab baked in butter with crumb topping, with fries and coleslaw. Wait change one coleslaw to a salad. Hot rolls come out six to the basket warm but mostly flattened. Dinner arrives, no coleslaw, wilted greens salad. The deaf friend loves his cod fish and chips, my fried fish platter looks good I can see shrimp, oysters, and scallops under a mound of clam necks. The shrimp was delicious, the oysters mushy, the scollops sour, the cod pieces dry out ends. Not the dinner I expected. The casseroles were a mushed mixture of unidentifiable shredded stuff in a mayonnaise base covered with bread crumps. There was absolutely no identifiable seafood in this mush except the color running through the mayo did look like crabmeat. So we complained. The manager slips us six fried shrimp and a piece of cheese cake as compensation. This place just isn't worth the drive, the wait, the money or the deafening noise to warrant a return visit. Back to Gary's for fish and chips. read more

What a great birthday dinner my friend surprised me with. Staff was great especially our waiter super attentive. Place was super busy but we didn't wait more than 15 minutes. We all had something different off menu to try everyone. Our 1st time we will be back! My am drunk not sure if baje was so strong I couldn't drink - I even added more pineapple juice - I had to order diet soda since I couldn't drink the mixed one. Service was so great I promise it did not disappoint! read more

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This is by far one of my favorite restaurants. Their food is special--it has a unique flavor I still can't quite define, which is why I keep coming back. It's the best seafood I've ever had in my life. read more

It just has amazing food! The fried oysters are wonderful! The service is excellent! When the owners mother worked there as a hostess, she was very welcoming. I'm so sorry that she passed away. read more

Ordered the broiled seafood platter. Was very very good. Service was great too. Their tartar sauce was tasty.