Epic double burger and fries - a true classic! Had the double burger with fries and it was absolutely epic! The patties were thick, juicy, and packed with flavor - exactly what you'd hope for from a historic Connecticut drive-in like Harry's Place. The fries were perfectly crispy and seasoned, making the whole meal a standout. This place has been around for over 100 years for a reason. Great portions, no-frills deliciousness, and that old-school vibe. If you're craving a solid burger and fries (or their famous clams/hot dogs), this is the spot. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area! Highly recommend - 10/10 on the burger front. read more

Harry's Place - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

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This was my first time visiting Harry's after driving by many times I guess I was hoping expecting better considering the hype. It was good for a road side restaurant but not great. I ordered the kraut hot dog and sweet potato fries. The hot dog was good but the bun was was meh. The fries were plentiful. The service was good and the people were very nice. Outdoor seating only so dress for the weather. read more

I still think Harry's place is overrated. First of all, it's cash only, but don't forget there's atm right there at the counter, $2.50 per transaction The milkshakes were nine dollars a pop, and my friend and I each had a hotdog at 3.99 each The milkshakes were average of best typical of any place you get a chocolate milkshake The hotdog were small, toasted on a New England roll, which was buttery and pretty good They put the mustard and relish under the hotdog. This is kind of weird. I don't think this is a New England thing or a Connecticut thing. Had I known there was mustard and relish at a condiment counter around the corner, I would've just got a plain dog. The place gets busy for lunch and there's only one order taker. So the line can get out of that testy, especially if you're in a hurry. I know many say this is an institution and I shouldn't be speaking negatively about it, but it is what it is it's overrated. Yes it's been around for a long time, but it's super expensive for a hot dog and milkshake. I see no value here. I should've went up and around the corner to that bar that serves those really great lobster rolls. Colchester is a beautiful town, with many wonderful choices for a place to eat. I don't think this is one of them. read more

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Not what it use to be. Burgers are small on thick buns. More slider in size. Onion rings are very good.

I've been coming here since I was young. It's just a great place with an awesome vibe of relaxing, summer eats, and antique cars. The burgers are delicious. Just a great place that is definitely a stop when you are in Colchester. read more

Quintessential summer burger shack, great burgers, good hot dogs Was a very nose day, so we took a drive to Harry's but took the scenic route through ct to get there. Got here and the place was busy. Jumped in line and snagged a menu from the front. It's a simple menu, burgers, dogs, fries, some seafood and whole belly clams. So a good selection. Ordered a red hot, a dog and a cheeseburger to try them out. The hot dogs were good, grilled well and plenty of onions. The buns were a little dry, so not the best buns. The red hot was a standard basic red hot. Little spicy but one-note. They did cut and grill the red hot though which I greatly appreciate. The fries were generic but functional, nothing special but cooked correctly. The burger is small, but the quality is stellar. They either grind their own or source their meat from a skilled butcher. The meat was tender, juicy, and coursely ground to retain that steak like texture and flavor. They season their patties, and cook it to a nice medium well. In a land of smash burgers, they decided to go the juicy route. I like a good smash burger, but both smashed and juicy styles need a skilled cook to pull it off. The cooks at Harry's know how to cook and season correctly for their style of burger, and the end result is awesome for the location. If you happen to want a burger stand that's just a step above what other burger shacks offer, then Harry's is a very solid choice. It's great food done cheap, simple but executed properly and a nice place for a respite. read more

Harry's Place - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

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Harry's Place is definitely an institution of roadside eats. Hamburgers, hotdogs, some fried seafood. You can smell all the deliciousness as you pull in! It's counter service and there's a few picnic tables out front near the counter, but plenty more in a much more serene area out back. The burgers are the standout here imo. They look small, but they're quite filling and always juicy and flavorful. Always add grilled onions!! It's the best part! Hot dogs are good too, but apparently you have to ask for a griddled bun? At least according to a server when my husband went to ask about his cold bun. I find that kind of odd, but i guess just specify every detail to be safe.. They definitely aren't cheap either. Don't expect to come here and feed a family on a budget. Also, the bathrooms leave a little something to be desired. I'm not expecting the Ritz and it's certainly a step up from a port-o-potty, but they're pretty dirty and poorly stocked. Be aware that the parking lot is mostly gravel, and the only area that's paved is right out front. read more

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I went to get a hot dog with mustard, relish onion and a small frie. $8.50. Prices went up. And they didn't toast my bun on my hot dog. I was disappointed. And I got a smaller portion of fries too. read more

Harry's Place - Hot dog and fries - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

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A great casual spot for seafood, burgers and ice cream. I was there on a rainy day so there were no lines. Usually there's long lines on a sunny day as the food is worth the wait. I opted for some ice cream and the staff were friendly, courteous, and quick. Food is either enjoyed on one of their picnic tables, your vehicle, or to-go. read more

Harry's Place - Single scoop of toasted coconut ice cream - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

Beware! They overcharge you. The prices on their displayed menu and take out menu is not what I was charged I was told that they increased their prices but they haven't changed their published prices at the counter ir printed take out menu read more

Harry's Place - Published menu at the stand. Not the same price they actually charge you - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

Still feels overrated. No seasoning to be found, pricey for what you're getting. I appreciate the nostalgia and the loyalty of others. It's just not for me. read more

Best Burgers your way! Service great even on busy days. Also, you can call in your order and pick up and not have to stand in line!

Harry's is a local treasure! The double cheese burgers are the best, and are a value compared to big chain restaurants. Whenever friends come to Colchester, this is where we meet to eat. The accommodations are modest with outdoor seating. The Chile cheese fries are also amazing! If you never tried Harry's please check them out, it will be worth it. read more

Coming here since 99 wont be stopping anytime soon Love everything on the menu and all the people behind the counter read more

Worth waiting in line for a great hot dog! I know it was only a hot dog but it was cooked perfectly and was delicious! I've been to Harry's years ago and it was great then as is now! The onion rings were awesome too! Nothing fancy here but that's what you want for a hundred and six year old walk up burger and dog joint! read more

Delicious!! Nothing fancy butttt that's what you want sometimes , a classic great quality food that doesn't disappoint! I will say, if im being honest I'm deducting a star for two reasons , my burger was too undercooked. Maybe some ppl like it like that so I didn't say anything. Other than that burger was great!!! And the mac and cheese bites I had to return cus they were cold in the middle. When you think of a classic burger and hot dog, These ppl delivered!! Can't wait to visit again for there lobster rolls read more

Harry's Place - Classic single burger , order of fries and hot dog - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

Tasty burger but waaaaay small for the price. This is a legit slider also the main cashier guy was rude and miserable. Otherwise nice nostalgic place read more

Food is good but staff not so much! Here's an idea...why not do things a normal way like have a number board so you know your food is ready & not just some girl yelling everybody name. Its personal in a bad way. Drove over 30 min to wait over 30 min...only to find out my food had been done so long ago it was cold. Girl gave me a funny look only when I asked if they called my name as she was handing me cold box. So I go tell the guy they really should "scream" ur name more than once & just leave peoples food to get cold & he just looked at me. Didn't even offer me my tip back...NOTHING!!! Left a 5 star review before going & came home to give 1 star based on poor job performances! Not what it used to be! Dont bother! By the way...food went in the trash...should have just thrown my $20 there & saved some gas!! SMH!!! read more

Go to Harry's every year when I come up to the family lake house. He serves hamburgers, hotdogs, fries. They specialize in breaded clams, oysters and lobster roll with butter. Speaking of that I was very disappointed because the lobster roll was $30.00! Really, really! Lobster capital of the world, New England and he charges the same price I can buy it for in North Carolina. I didn't get it but the burgers are great! I have been going there for over 20 years every time I get the lobster roll but not anymore!! The outdoor eating is great and the service is awesome. read more

Harry's Place - This our friends and family that come up from NC every year. - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

Went for our yearly summer visit - cheese burgers were delicious, as usual! The Mac and cheese bites also hot and tasty. Got there shortly after they opened service was pretty quick. By the time we left it was getting crowded! read more

I grew up stopping at Harry's either on the way-to the beach (Ocean Beach Park in New London), or on the way back, so I was excited when my brother stopped here in our way to RI. My sister in law ordered a double burger and said it was very good. My brother ordered the fried fish and chips and said it was "ok" ... the breading was too thick and not that tasty. I had ordered the clam strip platter, and we ordered onion rings for the table. The breading on the fried clam strips, after eating half of them, I still hadn't tasted any of the clams. Same can be said about the onion rings. I was very very disappointed. I refuse to give Harry's less than 4 stars though... I have-to believe they care enough to look into this breading issue after they read this review? This restaurant has been a family favorite for too many years not to fix less than stellar items, especially the batter on their fried foods. Soooo with that said, as long as you stay away from the fried foods (not worth the calories), for now and you should be ok. Maybe ask them if they've changed the batter since the end of August 2022. read more

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Took a ride with the wife on a beautiful Saturday and decided to head for lunch. I was in the mood for seafood and my wife is always up to try a lobster roll. It's a bit of a hunt for her. We came across this find with the help of a Yelp search and it wasn't far away. Having never been here we decided to look at the menu ahead of time. There was the lobster roll and I wanted a scallop platter. The gentleman who took our order at the walk up was very nice. Total for the order was $72 for a lobster roll with sweet potato fries and mine was a platter with scallops and I swapped out the fries for onion rings. Plus we both had a soda. I was expecting much more quality for what we paid. Seating is outside with picnic tables all around so we picked a nice shady spot for our meal. Let's get down to the food. Best I can say about it is MEH. Previously frozen seafood that was over cooked to get it unfrozen it what the texture for both the lobster and scallops. I had such high hopes because it looked fantastic. It was flavorless and very tough. Tartar sauce is commercial and prepackaged. Onion rings almost seemed to be dipped in a batter as thick as pancake batter and flavorless also. No salt on them and same for my wife's sweet potato fries. Best thing I had there was the coleslaw and that was fantastic. Wish I had a double portion. All in all I would say try a burger if you are ever stopping in because the seafood just didn't work. Go to the shoreline for the seafood. read more

Harry's Place in Colchester is a CT Institution. It's been open for 100+ years. No matter how you look at Harry's, it's at least a solid burger, dog and fried seafood stand with outdoor seating open in warmer times. In my experience, the people who think of Harry's as a 5 Star Place, grew up going to Harry's and have great memories. I grew up in Ohio and have no longtime memories of Harry's. I like occasionally visiting when I'm in the area though. Harry's grills a solid burger. Today, I ordered a 1/4 pound cheeseburger with bacon, lettuce and tomato. For a quarter pound burger, it is taller and less wide than you would expect. Every part of the burger was above average, but not up there with the best CT burger places for me. I also ordered a side of fried calamari. It was good. I would order it again. Harry's often has a line. I thought they managed the line fairly well and service was friendly. I think I waited in line about 10 minutes and waited another 10-15 minutes for my food after I ordered. Four Stars for Harry's Place, but it's definitely one of those places that you should check out if you haven't. read more

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Not too bad. Great little roadside stand. Had a stacker hamburger. Kinda strange charging for extra toppings like lettuce and tomato that usually come on a sandwich but each to their own. Also it only accepts cash but they do have an atm that I'm sure has a fee. read more

We've been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally stopped for lunch on 10/12/24. I wish we hadn't. My clam strip roll dinner w/fries were ok, hence the reason to 2 stars instead of 1. Little man's hot dog was ok, but the bun was stale. Mama's grilled chicken sandwich was served cold and literally had no taste. The onion rings were not crispy, and were very greasy, so we threw the majority of the (large) order away. All in all, it was a waste of $35, and we definitely won't be back. For all the hype this place has, I would definitely call it a "tourist trap". Take your business elsewhere. read more

Harry's Place - Our order. No bueno. - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

Lots of hype. Lots of history. On the bucket list since I read it was an iconic food stand started in 1920. Got there a few minutes b4 the 11 AM opening. Lots of people on line, especially families w little kids. Food was so-so. Two Hummel dogs w kraut, small order of onion rings, and small root beer for $14.04. Not bad, BUT....the dogs were kind of overwhelmed by the buns and the onion rings (nice-sized portion for a small) were about the oiliest I've ever had, to the point were my arteries are on strike and have stopped talking to me. Seriously. Anyway, the appeal is the old-time roadside eatery continuously in business since 1920. Seasonal. I'm told they will close in October. Outdoor seating only. read more

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Shack that opened in 1920 and offers all of the basic American food (think burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes, etc). They also have some deep fried seafood options. There is a bunch of outdoor seating, but none inside I tried a burger and fries and was pretty disappointed. All of the burgers toppings were fresh, but everything else was sub-par. The burger was very small and overcooked and the fries had no taste. Giffords ice cream 5 read more

This place has that great old-time ambiance of a classic burger stand. Probably for good reason, it's been around a while. We found the portions to be generous in the food we ordered, which was fries, a double bacon cheeseburger, a slaw dog, a lobster roll, and two medium fountain drinks. The drinks would easily pass as large other places. The lobster roll was of the hot buttered variety, lots of good meat, and not so buttered that the bun fell apart. The hot dog was a tasty Hummel Brothers dog topped with about too much slaw by half. The double burger was thick enough my companion had trouble eating it, but then felt it was decent but nothing game changing. The employees were very friendly and quick. The seating area and trash were kept clean. I would recommend giving this a shot. read more

Harry's Place - 2023 menu - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

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This place has been around since 1920! My mom used to hang out here as a teenager. Every time she's in town, we stop by. We love their hotdogs & burgers. Nostalgia at its finest! Open seasonally March-October. Seating is only offered outside, so it's a perfect spot to spend a sunny afternoon or evening. Cash only! read more

Harry's Place - Outside of Harry's Place - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

Hadn't been there in 25yrs. I was quite surprised that they are selling slider sizes burgers and buns at normal size burger prices. Same issue with hotdogs. Kiddie size food Sad. Expensive for what you get. Won't be back. Angie and Rays is ten times better read more

I love mom and pop shops hands down (especially food joints) and really wanted to love this place. Situated in a predominately small town area where my beet friend and her family grew up, we were the only brown people with several stares. However, the staff were very sweet. I wanted to love the food but I just didn't. I'm told the clam strips are the best and I just wasn't impressed with them at all and that's what they're known for. No taste and fried way too hard. The place was packed though and they have cute picnic tables in great shade. Nothing special at all but I'm happy for the owner and the townspeople who believe the food is good. read more

Great place for outdoor eating. Service is quick food is good a simple place to grab a quick bite. They also have ice cream.

Best place in Connecticut for whole belly clams. Fast service for a busy business mid week. Been coming here for 35 years, maybe more. read more

Harry's Place - Whole belly fried clams and French fries! - Burgers Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

Cool roadside spot, that's about it. At least for the burger and dog. Hummel dog is a great start but not when it had been sitting on the flat top for who knows how long. Cheese Burger was TINY, slider if that lol. Very dry bun. Don't think it was worth the stop unfortunately. read more

Super cool little locals spot right off the road. A group of friends and I went out Kayaking and decided to come here after for a bite to eat. It was a gorgeous day to sit outside and there were tons of seating options and covered with umbrellas for shade. The menu was extensive with tons of your typical American food style options like hamburgers and hot dogs. The staff were super nice and very quick with getting the order out. Everyone was very friendly even the other people eating around us. Definitely a cool spot that we will be sure to come back to! read more

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Harry's used to be the best stand ever - after Covid they never really came back as good. Changed their burger buns, consistently overcook their fried sides, just not as good. Sorry Harry's. read more

This was one of the first restaurants that I visited when I moved to Colchester! Now that I live in Massachusetts, anytime I come near the Colchester area I always make it a point to stop here! Even though I'm not the biggest fan of burgers... They have the absolute best in the area. And I always order burgers from here. Do yourself a favor and visit this historic staple. It's right in the middle of Downtown Colchester and close to some of the best hiking and fishing (Salmon River). Become a part of history and chow down at Harry's Place! read more

Maybe this place was just built up too much, but it was a very average burger. Seems like most eat here with their nostalgia glasses on. Not a bad meal at all, everything was good, just not as amazing as the locals and the news would have you believe. Service was friendly and the old walk up burger stand is still a neat experience - just wish there was something more special about the food. read more

Hamburger tasted so good would come again now to get the green circle all the way oh wait I just did uhhhhhhhhh

Went there right after it was announced that they won the WFSB "Best Burger" contest. The place was packed. Ordered a regular burger and a cheeseburger for my wife. Also some onion rings and coleslaw. The burgers came on "slider" size rolls and unfortunately they fit perfectly. While they were basically tasteless, at least they were freshly ground from Noel's market. The onion rings were made from old oversized onions and the batter was unspectacular. The coleslaw was a tad soggy but did have a little "bite". Won't go out of my way for what turns out to be a winner in a loyalty contest, not a food flavor, quality, or presentation contest. read more