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Harry's Restaurant, Exeter, Devon

Harry's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2940 Reviews
£26 to £40
Comfort Food

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter is set in the heart of the city and has been gratifying appetites for 26 years. Rated as one of the best restaurants in Exeter on TripAdvisor, Harry’s has established itself to become the go-to dining den on the neighbourhood food scene.

Founded in 1993 by the Pounds family, Harry’s is still independently owned and run today. The eclectic restaurant, bar and private dining room all sit within the iconic gothic style building, formerly Harry Hems’ 19th century architectural sculptors workshop.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, British, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–9:30 pm Sat 9:30 am–3:00 pm Sat 5:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01392 202234
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Samantha Pounds
  • Private party facilities
    Harry’s is the perfect place for you to host your event! If you’d like to have your party in the main restaurant, up to 20 people can pre-order from our a La Carte menu. For parties larger than 20, we have our private event room available for up to 40 people. Choose either 2 or 3 courses for your event from our Party & Event Menu.
  • Neighborhood
    Exeter
  • Parking details
    Plenty of on-street parking available during daytime and evenings.Two large city centre car parks nearby - John Lewis & King William.
  • Public transit
    Major bus stops within 1 minute walk.City centre bus station within 5 minutes walk.Central train station within 10 minutes walk.
  • Entertainment
    Jazz Evening on the first Monday of every month.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 2,940 people are saying

Harry's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Devon

    Best Overall

  • Devon

    Best Service

  • Devon

    Best Ambiance

  • Devon

    Good for business meals

  • Devon

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Devon

    Great for fine wines

  • Devon

    Romantic

  • Devon

    Good for special occasions

  • Devon

    Most Booked

  • East Devon

    Best Overall

  • East Devon

    Best Food

  • East Devon

    Best Service

  • East Devon

    Best Ambiance

  • East Devon

    Best Value

  • East Devon

    Great for brunch

  • East Devon

    Good for groups

  • East Devon

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Devon

    Great for fine wines

  • East Devon

    Good for special occasions

  • East Devon

    Lively

  • East Devon

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harry's Restaurant in Exeter is a cherished dining spot known for its "fantastic food and service." Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "delicious menu" offering generous portions. The "relaxed atmosphere" and "wonderful ambiance" add to the charm, making it a top choice for special occasions and memorable meals.

2,940 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely celebrating our daughter birthday

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  2. Brian

    Devon1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had been to Harry‘s restaurant before, and our experience had been good. This time sadly, we had a much poorer experience. My wife ordered the tuna and specifically asked the server how pink it would be. Our server explained that it was only “slightly pink“. In the event, she found the thicker parts inedible as being very bloody. To be fair, without asking, the manager removed that item from my bill. Another issue is the accompanying green vegetables. I had the pork milanese and it was accompanied by only rocket covered in parmesan. There was masses of it when really a more varied salad accompaniment should have been provided. Fortunately, I’d ordered some fries which went someway towards making up both my missing items and my wife’s missing tuna. On a more complimentary note, we had two glasses of wine which were excellent. I’m sorry but we shall not be returning.

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  3. Neil

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great restaurant with super ambience. Would eat there again.

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  4. Ruth

    Cornwall5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We felt the food was very overpriced. My partner had a burger which was red in the middle, if he had realised it was going to be like this he would have asked for it to be well done. This along with a bit of salad and coleslaw and a few dry oven fries (frozen) was £23. My crab linguine was tasty but not worth £25. Overall we shared a small starter, main each and a bottle of wine to share for £85. Not value for money at all. We had a gift voucher fortunately, but won’t bother again.

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  5. Barry

    Bath3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food prepared at its best.We will return
    Harry's RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hi there, Barry. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5-star review for us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Harry's and loved our delicious, locally sourced food. If you haven't already, would you mind sharing some of your thoughts on TripAdvisor? We'd really love to hear more from you. The link to us is here; bit.ly/HarrysExeter. We look forward to seeing you again. Many thanks, Sam and team

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  6. Eduardo

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Harry's is a good place to have a good meal in a relatively quiet place, We enjoyed our food and the excellent service.
    Harry's RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hi there, Eduardo. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for us. We are so thrilled you enjoyed your time at Harry's and loved our food and excellent service. If you haven't already, would you mind sharing some of your thoughts on TripAdvisor? We'd really love to hear more from you. The link to us is here; bit.ly/HarrysExeter. We hope to see you again soon. Many thanks, Sam and team

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  7. Tom

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, with lots of variety to choose from. Very generous helpings. Delicious puds aswell. Top notch!
    Harry's RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hi there, Tom. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful 5-star review for us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Harry's and felt our menu had variety, the portions were good and the puddings lived to your expectations. If you haven't already, would you mind sharing some of your thoughts on TripAdvisor? We'd really love to hear more from you. The link to us is here; bit.ly/HarrysExeter. We hope to see you again soon. Many thanks, Sam and team

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can count on reliable great service, food and ambiance
    Harry's RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Hi there. Thank you for taking the time to leave thus 5 star review for us. We are trilled you feel we offer great service, food and a nice ambience. If you haven't already, would you mind sharing some of your thoughts on TripAdvisor? We'd really love to hear more from you. The link to us is here; bit.ly/HarrysExeter. Please come again soon. Many thanks, Sam and team

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  9. Eleanor

    Devon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere and great service. Superbly cooked fish, so tasty. Rather crispy chips, but that's only a matter of taste, and they were replaced and also removed from the bill. Harry's has been going for a long time because it's a consistently great place. Really recommend.
    Harry's RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Hi there, Eleanor. Thank you for taking the time to leave this 5-star review for us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us and loved the fish dishes and service. We're pleased any issues regarding your chips were also resolved. If you haven't already, would you mind sharing some of your thoughts on TripAdvisor? We'd really love to hear more from you. The link to us is here; bit.ly/HarrysExeter. We hope to see you again soon. Many thanks, Sam and team

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  10. Traci-Ann

    South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were fabulous and also very knowledgeable about the menu and able to make recommendations. The table was quite small and my husband was sat facing a wall with his back to the rest of the room. I totally loved my meal it was delicious. My steak was cooked perfectly but it wasn’t the hottest, I understand steak needs resting after cooking but it really was quite cold, despite this I still enjoyed it. My husband had a T-bone and asked for it medium rare and when he got it I thought it was really rare. I know he could’ve sent it back but he didn’t and to be fair he ate it all. Overall the food was good and we enjoyed our meal, but it wasn’t the absolute best we’ve ever had. I would eat there again and would probably recommend it. The venue is nice, and as I said the staff were fab.
    Harry's RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Hi there, Traci-Ann. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for us. Had we known about the issues regarding your food, we'd have happily replaced the dishes for you - it's a shame this wasn't brought to our attention. However, we're pleased you still enjoyed the food and atmosphere and hope you'll return again in the future. Many thanks, Sam and team

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FAQs

Harry's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2940 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Harry's Restaurant

Harry's Restaurant, 86 Longbrook Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 6AP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Exeter
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–9:30 pm Sat 9:30 am–3:00 pm Sat 5:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, British, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of on-street parking available during daytime and evenings.Two large city centre car parks nearby - John Lewis & King William.
  • Public transit
    Major bus stops within 1 minute walk.City centre bus station within 5 minutes walk.Central train station within 10 minutes walk.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Samantha Pounds
  • Entertainment
    Jazz Evening on the first Monday of every month.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01392 202234
  • Private party facilities
    Harry’s is the perfect place for you to host your event! If you’d like to have your party in the main restaurant, up to 20 people can pre-order from our a La Carte menu. For parties larger than 20, we have our private event room available for up to 40 people. Choose either 2 or 3 courses for your event from our Party & Event Menu.
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