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    Harry's Plaza Cafe

    3.7 (485 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Ham and Eggs
    Nosaj T.

    Walked into a time capsule. This is so my kind of place. Loved, loved, loved. So much personality and truly good food. Went for breakfast so the menu was limited but I completely understand why. I hope to come back for dinner. I have no doubt that is when this place really shines.

    da breaded chicken salad
    Martin T.

    We had to drive to Santa Barbara to get M's phone fixed, apparently Cox Cable is in Las Vegas but not the central coast of California. Well let's make a day of it (2 hour drive each way) and you can buy lunch...Okay! After a new sim card was installed we were done. The store manager suggested Harry's it's right across the parking lot, cool. Mid day Saturday, they were busy but not slammed, the bar had most of the action with all the games on. This is as "Old School" as it gets these days, Wow! This is great! We were sat in a high backed red cushioned booth. The walls were covered with the good old days and lots of important people that aren't remembered much anymore. Would you like to start with an appetizer? Potato Skins, the way it was back when...M had a breaded chicken salad and I went with a roasted turkey breast club sandwich. Both were very good, in fact we both ate half and had the leftovers for a dinner snack. What a treat to experience this establishment, the real deal. It can only be truly appreciated by those of us who were dragged by our parent's to their favorite dinner spot when the "good friends" came to visit. Good Times foodguy-martin

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    M E.

    Upon a recommendation, checked this place out. Totally an old school sort of place. All baby boomers should come here. Super fun place, and as many others have commented, solid drinks, and delicious food.

    Cobb Salad
    Ruth G.

    Tip: make a reservation! When I get a hankering for steak, but don't want to pay $40 for one, I come to Harry's with a neighbor and we get the steak bites, rare. I advise that if you want them medium rare. They are seasoned perfectly and and for variety you can dip them in one of the two sauces they come with. I prefer the not-too-sweet barbecue sauce... The big red booths are retro and you feel very comfortable in them, and there's a lot of space to spread out. Harry's brings a hefty portion of sliced sourdough bread with butter on the side, along with sour cream and their pico de gallo. Let me say something about their pico de gallo: I don't like tomatoes very much, and I don't care for salsa unless it's at El Rincon, but I have become addicted to the sourdough bread with Ashmere of sour cream and a spoonful of their pico de gallo, which is very mild and Fresh. I have to be careful because I get full very easily and I could just sit there and eat the bread and and be perfectly content. So my friend and I order the appetizer size steak bites, but really it's a full meal. I don't know how they do it. We order a side of baked potato with everything on it, which they bring on the side. It's perfectly cooked and yummy. Even though these steak bites are an appetizer, the portion is very generous, and I always take some home along with half of the baked potato. Two meals in one! I don't eat a lot of red meat anymore, but when I do want it, this is where I come. It's the best bang for your buck!

    Great bar
    Fran S.

    Always the most wonderful dining experience! Old school booths and high back roomy chairs. Lovely wood and the pictures of famous people everywhere. The food is beyond delicious with a wide variety of options. We've been coming here for over 20 years and have never been disappointed. Tremendous food and specialty cocktails that are beyond stiff. It's worth the try, you won't be disappointed and will find a new favorite spot!

    Steak Bites
    Elizabeth B.

    Came here with my close friend last night and had our best experience at Harry's yet - I had to Yelp about it! It was our first time having Jessica as our server/waiter and she was amazing! My friend ordered the fried shrimp, I got the steak bites, we split an order of garlic bread, and each got a side Caesar salad. Jessica was on it! Consistently refilling our waters, making sure we had every sauce and side we wanted, food exactly how we wanted it, and so on. Our food was delicious!! Cooked perfectly and sooo yummy! With the hustle and bustle, Jessica had forgotten to put in our order of garlic bread. She was so kind and apologetic, and even gave us a free mini hot fudge sundae to split as an extra apology - with extra hot fudge too! We loved it. We also loved watching how absolutely adored Jessica is by other patrons; moms were bringing their babies by to say hello, other folks wrapped her in a grand, stylish coat she wore for a bit, and other folks gave her a little gift and a hug. It was lovely to see the connections she's made in this town with so many people; it made us smile! We truly enjoyed having her as our server - I wish we could have her as our server every time we come in! She made it an extra special and genuinely wonderful experience.

    Best root beer float
    Leo L.

    If I could give 1000000 stars I would. The chairs were made of REALLY fancy leather but it doesn't feel too fancy. They have steak, salad, soup, and spaghetti and meatballs. P.S this is the kid with the root beer float. That's Me

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    We love to go to Harry every time where I Santa Barbara it's one of our places we look forward to going to for dinner. Great atmosphere!

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    Loved it all, prices were very reasonable and the old style pictures of SB were great!!

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    Outstanding old school bar. MIKE was our bartender and super nice and fun. I would go back there anytime I go to Santa Barbara.

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    Ask the Community - Harry's Plaza Cafe

    Are they open on Christmas Day?

    No. Closed Christmas Day and July 4th

    Are they open for Thanksgiving?

    They usually are with a turkey or ham pre fixe meal. I'd call them to confirm and make reservations.

    What day of the week is Fried Chicken the special?

    Monday and Friday

    Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible?

    Yes

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    Dining room

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    Rosemary butter cornbread

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