The food is good but crazy expensive. A shot of tequila $20. Crazy. They never had prices like that before. Never again.

Great for cocktails for after work - definitely the best bar in the Mequon area. The bartender (forgetting his name right now...) is great to talk to and tell him what you do and don't like and he will make you a cocktail that will be perfect for you. The food after eating here a couple of times is just average. I have had steak, chicken, and brunch here (they do have a Mother's Day brunch with champagne included). All have been decent but not amazing. I would suggest this place for cocktails and apps after work in a nice intimate atmosphere but keep it at that. read more

We made it to Harvey's for a large family dinner. Pros: - the service was very friendly considering we had such a group. - desserts were homemade and crusts on the chocolate coffee ice cream cake and key lime were to die for! - had a TV for sports in the bar area (a must in Milwaukee) - drinks were stiff, in a good way! Room for improvement: - Drinks took a while to arrive. - the fried appetizers could have been a bit crispier We will be back, next time were in town! read more

Delicious food. Portions were really nice. Flavor and cooking was well done. Mixed drinks were very good. Only complaint: atmosphere felt stale. Regardless, we'll go back. read more

Not bad, aside from being one of the youngest ones there! I've been here a few times already- twice for a fish fry and once for a salad. The fish fry was made with walleye and I found it to be just okay. Nothing special flavor wise, but thought the avocado tartar sauce was a great idea. On the other hand, the duck salad was great. Just a simple salad but the duck was cooked to perfection. I think I'll be sticking with that from now on. My rating may or may not change if the duck salad is just as good the second time around. read more

We have been to Harvey's for our anniversary last year and went back again this year because the experience was so wonderful. The food is fantastic, the service is great and the atmosphere is perfect for a night out with your significant other or a night out with friends. You just can't go wrong. Their attention to detail is phenomenal. I can't wait to go back next year, as we've deemed this place our anniversary place from now on. read more

I have been there 6 times and have never been disappointed. The bartender, Dan, is always a pleasure and the steak entree is fantastic. The appetizers are always right on. Try the Moscow Mule! read more

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For the most part, the food was good but the service was mediocre. We ordered the tomato soup and got spaghetti sauce. It was so bad, we had to send it back. Our salads showed up with no dressing. One member of our party ordered the salmon salad and got the salmon entree and we were charged for the entree. We rarely saw our waitress and when we did, she ran off immediately. Our entrees overall were good but would not come back. read more

While looking for a place for Sunday brunch we came across this gem. Creative, delicious, reasonable price and a really nice staff. Apparently since I first visited them they no longer do Sunday brunch according to the website.. But if brunch is still on there at all it is with every penny. read more

Everything is not bad, but prices for alcohol are so ridiculously overpriced, it's unreal. $20 for a single shot of a regular tequila, not even a fancy one, is triple what any other place would charge. read more

A great place to work at ..and very very good bosses....the food is very tasty.i just love this place

We were there for a birthday party. The food was good - not sensational, but not disappointing either. A bit pricey - but we knew it going in. The waitor was very efficient, but a bit bewildered by the fact that we spoke another language to each other. I had to reassure him we are not talking about him. Portions are generous, and a variety of options is considerable. read more

Incredibly mediocre all around: food, service, atmosphere. Nothing great about any of them, not even pretty good. Service was quite slow and not great (weeknight) and the whole place just felt meh and a bit dated. Harvey's was suggested by local friends, but we won't be back - just not good enough in any way. read more

My extended family had planned a Christmas get together at Harvey's as it was centrally located to where we all live, it was the first time that 6 out of our party of 8 had ever dined there. The food was just ok but the real reason why I'm rating a single star was for the server...Brenda was her name and by far she was one of the rudest, most dismissive and awful servers that I have had the misfortune of having. She was very short when questions were asked and instead of interrupting conversations with "Excuse me" before speaking, she would begin talking over us. We asked for separate checks as there were 4 couples and she stated that she could not do that, telling us that we could do that ourselves at the end. We pointed out that she charged for 4 beers when 3 were served and she proceeded to argue about it and then threw up her hands, rolled her eyes and said "whatever, it's only $6" and walked off. We all paid our portion (having been supplied with pens and post it notes to indicate how much we should each be charged...what professional dining establishment DOES THAT???) She came back and stated that we were $11 short, to which we responded that if they would have done separate checks to begin with that wouldn't have happened. She threw up her hands and said that we were short the money and walked away. She came back a minute later and said it didn't matter, we were just "done". Which certainly sounded like a dismissive "please leave". Unfortunately, as there was gratuity added on (post tax not pre tax as is the industry standard) she had no incentive to treat us any better than she did. None of my party of 8 will be returning and as I know many people in the Mequon area, I will be sure to share our awful dining experience with other locals. read more

It's always a great time at Harvey's! We've only tried a few dishes from the menu but they were all delicious. We go primarily for the bar experience. The usual bartender there is Dan, and he's absolutely wonderful. He creates amazing unique cocktails while keeping us happy and laughing, he's definitely a talented mixologist with a great personality. Dan is a big part of our Harvey's experience, however the dining room is very beautiful and the ambiance is very laid back and comfortable. Eating in the dining room is definitely on our to do list but the bar is just always a good time. Great place and I definitely recommend it, check it out! read more

I can't believe I'm the first to review Harvey's. I'm not quite sure if these are the same person/people who owned Chip n Py's at the same location, but the owner(s) made some significant changes on the menu and on the decor. The food is delicious, the fish and produce are the standouts. Their salads are delectable and fresh, the fish done to perfection. The price is more than right, and the menu has something for everyone. The staff is attentive and friendly as well. I admittedly havn't been to Harvey's in about a year, but if they've kept up with the formula they had going back then, I am sure it's still a great place to have a nice dinner. read more

Great food (kung pao tacos and seafood stew), really great service, and surprisingly great ambience given location. A little gem we were not aware of after moving to Mequon last year. read more

I recently had my retirement gathering here of 35 people. We were in the room off to the left of entry way which made it perfect for mingling. I planned on 9 different appetizers so people could walk around with a small plate and mingle. Appetizers were perfectly prepared and tasted outstanding. I am so pleased with the waitresses promptness of my guests and the great service from the chefs and bartender. I had several guests comment on the great tasting food and wonderful ambiance. Please give Harvey's Central Grille a chance to do your special gathering. You will not be disappointed. read more

I/we keep looking for flaws or weaknesses at this place. Still haven't found any after numerous visits. Superb experience at all times. DGD read more

Went here for dinner with my parents. The place looked dead but i could not understand why. The service was very good but a bit slow. The food was really good and worth the price. The outdoor seating is a lot of fun and nice!! read more

Excellent place. Food was great. Wait staff had great sense of humor. No wait for a table even for a Saturday night. I'll be back.

Harvey's - Where have you been all my life? The decor is sleek and the servers are quite lovely. It is nice to get dressed up for dinner and not have to leave town. I was eyeing up the cider chicken on the menu, but did not feel I could eat a half chicken on my own. Instead, I had a chicken sandwich that was quite tasty. As one person mentioned, the drinks are great. So many cocktails to choose from. I'll be back to try that cider chicken! read more

Great food, ambiance and service! I was here 4 years ago during a business trip and made sure I came back. I can't wait for my next trip. Thank you! read more

Harvey's Central Grille - Petite Filet was amazing! - American Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

We did a business dinner here with 18 people, the server did a great job even though several in our party were English-challenged. I had the steak salad which was really good except for one thing; I would have given them higher marks but the cucumbers in the salad had a bad off-flavor. The others in my party seemed pretty pleased though. read more

The atmosphere is great. The staff was attentive and polite. The house wine was wonderful for the price. The food on the other hand left much to be desired. I ordered the sea scallops and they were rubbery. My boyfriend ordered the steak which was cooked well but had no flavor. read more

Harveys is one of the best, hard to find "go to" places in the area that provides very good, consistent food. The bar and atmosphere are warm and inviting - not what it looks like from the outside. I really like the Rare Tuna appetizer and the Veal Picatta, although never had a bad meal there. They can be busy and backed up at the strangest times / days when you would expect to sit right down, and I have walked in on a Saturday night with 4 and sat right down. I'd say reservations are recommended, but not required. read more

The goat cheese marinara appetizer was delicious. I had the masaman beef, which was amazingly good. The salad was good; Parmesan dressing was fabulous! read more

We had dinner at Harveys this weekend. Pros- easy reservations and plenty of parking. The place is decorated nicely- modern and clean. Our wine selection was nice and reasonably priced. Drinks came fast. Cons- we arrived and the hostess was rude as was the woman showing up to our table. My Mother was with us and she is elderly and takes a bit longer to get "going". They were very impatient with us and made it clear we were being a burden to them. Our waitress was completely clueless. We asked her for her favorite dish and she could only spit out "this is what other people like" and then preceded to tell us what meals she had not tried because they are too expensive and Harvey's only gives them a 50% discount. Really? Then the worst- the food. We ordered the veal picatta. It was dry and very thin slices. I ordered the steak salad and it was awful. The meat was tough and the only vegetable in the salad was a cucumber. This is a more of an "older" crowd restaurant so if you are looking for young, energetic and lively this would not be your place to visit. Too many restaurants in the North Shore/East side that offer great service and food. We won't be back. read more

my husband treat me for an advance mother's day dinner and i chose this restaurant because its not too far from where we live. Its our first time and we are not so familiar with the area so it took us a few minutes to find the place. We made a reservation just in case the place is crowded and luckily it wasn't. I like the place, at first we were a little bit hesitant if we will still go in because we notice that its all white people (my husband is african-american and i am asian)but decided to just go on since we were already in the place. We ordered crab cake for appetizer and Louisiana Bayou Gumbo for me and New York Strip for my husband. They have a good presentation of the food and the taste is worth for the money that we pay. We will eventually go back at this place. Oh and the waitress is very accommodating, she made us feel comfortable:=) read more

If you're looking for a nice date night with your spouse this is the place. The bartenders and servers treat you well. Love the Pistachio-Kalamata Tapenade as an appetizer. Another favorite is the Kung Pao Chicken Tacos. This place is known for good seafood and steak main courses. Recently had the Harvey's Classic Hamburger and loved it. Have always enjoyed the place, people, and food. read more

The atmosphere is great, food was good but the service was not as warm as the fireplace. The hostess did not greet us on walking up to the host stand and waitress was distant and not very nice. The place was packed and our cocktails and food were good so they are doing mostly everything right! read more

I have to say, the bar area brings the rating down considerably. The food is very good, but they they overcharge for the size drink. They charge extra for olives in a martini; who does that? Their wine glasses are small. Many Wisconsin restaurants are well known for pouring a nice cocktail; this place is not in that category. read more

Harvey's is our regular "local". We think the bar is their best feature. The mixologists are attentive, entertaining, and experienced. The cucumber gimlet is a must. The collection of fine sipping spirits is exceptional as well as the wines of which the staff are very knowledgable. The whole world eventually comes through those doors which makes this place the best people watching in the area. read more

We've eaten here several times and have always enjoyed the food. On a nice evening be sure to sit outside in the screened in patio. My #1 choice on their menu is the pesto linguini. read more

I like the atmosphere and the wait staff was good. We had a great bottle of wine. Appetizer of smoked salmon pate had a bit more cream cheese than salmon. Ordered the duck salad which was good but could have been excellent had they toasted the walnuts and used real bacon instead of bacon bits. I was shocked about the bacon bits ... The salad had fresh pear slices, blue cheese, spinach, walnuts with a Dijon dressing, all good till I tasted the bacon bits. Really and truly I didn't know they still made those:))). I will go back but maybe ask a few more questions about the menu. read more

Been going for years. Customer service is excellent. Food is amazing and never ever dissapoints! Desserts are absolutely fantastic. Love the ribs and lobsters on Wednesdays! Caesar Salad is the best ever. read more

Two of the three people in our group had the scallop special on a Friday evening. While it looked good at a neighboring table, the scallops were jellylike and bland. The scant 1/4 cup of rice side had an overpowering weird flavor that our server said was coriander. The vegetables were barely blanched and cold. Definitely not worth $28.50! It was an embarrassment as we were taking a first time guest there for his birthday. The third person had an great $14 perch fish fry. read more

This place is just precious. You are greeted immediately walking in. I elected to sit at the bar and the bartenders are extremely knowledgeable and creative. The drinks are delicious. The food is delicious. Will definitely be back. A lot of locals must go here routinely because it had almost a "Cheers" feeling to it as folks were greeted by name walking in the door. Wonderful ambiance, great music at an appropriate volume - I would come here for a drink, a nice dinner, and would be ideal location for a special event. read more

We celebrated a 100th birthday at Harvey's last night. If I could give them six stars, I would. I have planned many banquet events at many places and none has been better. Amelia was wonderful to work with. When I asked for "tweaks" to their usual menu, she said, "Sure, we can do that." AND they did. I felt as though the staff at Harvey's was just a eager to have this be a wonderful moment in our family history as we were. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. The servers were gracious and attentive. Thanks to all. read more

Had brunch at Harvey's. The Bloody Mary and omelette were very good. The eggs Benedict was also good but a little on the bland side. The server wasn't totally familiar with the drink or dressing offerings, so we weren't given the same options as the table next to us. That was a bit annoying but easily remedied. Will try it again for sure read more