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Harry's Cafe and Steak
With its large oval booths and rich bronze leather banquets, copper ceiling with walnut trim and particular lighting, the main dining room at Harry's Café & Steak caters to both Wall Streeters as well as residents of the burgeoning Financial district neighborhood. Patrons will immediately be drawn to the 47 foot bar, covered in solid, rich American Black Walnut. Gone are the six free telephones, stock ticker and munifacts machines that once graced the bar area of the original, replaced by a professional sound system and separate bar seating designed to create a distinct lounge area where guests can enjoy great cocktails as well as food. Our separate wine cellar dining room evokes memories of the original restaurant in a more intimate setting. The 70 seat wine cellar has its own entrance located on Pearl Street but is also accessible from the main dining room.
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122 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 122 reviews
5 stars
(37)
4 stars
(60)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(40)
- good for groups(39)
- great for lunch(36)
- notable wine list(27)
- great for brunch(26)
- special occasion(25)
Harry's Cafe and Steak Reviews List
Review 1 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the better places for a business lunch in the Wall Street area."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
lovely champagne brunch
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food. Great service. Champagne was a treat!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thoroughly professional
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/15/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our third time of eating dinner at Harry's and it is consistently superb on every occasion. I would praise the staff for being attentive without being obtrusive.
I have recommended Harry's. to all of my friends and the feedback comes back with nothing but praise. New
York restaurants could learn a lot from Harry's on how to be " thoroughly. Professional". May they continue to gives pleasure for many years to come."
I have recommended Harry's. to all of my friends and the feedback comes back with nothing but praise. New
York restaurants could learn a lot from Harry's on how to be " thoroughly. Professional". May they continue to gives pleasure for many years to come."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service. Music a tad loud. Polenta fries are the best I have ever had."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Wine List in NYC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Old time New York. Not just you Steak House in a can. Simply wonderful from start to finish. Well worth the trek from midtown."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Non Stop Champagne!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unlimited champagne lunch with huge food portions, best brunch deal in the city. I've been to Harry's many time before and it never gets old.
The scene at brunch is very different from dinner, you'll see a much younger crowd of diners and hear louder top-40 music. Our group of women (bachelorette party) had a great time together and I'm sure I'll be back again soon!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 7 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Neighborhood Gem. Excellent service, good food, on the expensive side."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great As Expected!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had friends in from France and this meal was terrific in all ways. We had a great table (I'd love to know the number so I can request it in the future) - it was the round table that's sort of secluded in it's own little step up area to the left. Everyone ate every morsel of food and the service was great as always! Well done, keep it up! xoxo"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
they ddn't hav my rsrvtion on rcrd!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the restaurant didn't update their reservation list, so they didn't have me down for the reservation. granted, I made it 45 minutes in advance... they didn't make a big deal about it, though, took my word for it, and sat us immediately. very classy move.
this place is great for a work lunch. it has a cozy, old-school, steakhouse feel. the menu has options for every price range, and everything I've tried is great from steak to burgers to fish."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've been to Harry's a number
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Harry's a number of times and usually enjoy myself. However the last few times I found them lacking. Server was not the most attentive. Stopped to check on the table next to us several times during the course to their meal but he only checked on us to take our orders and bring the check. Usually a no-brainer in the food area but lamb burgers seem to be an area of weakness for the chefs. Medium is pretty much raw well done is inedible.
Stay away from the burgers and stick with the steaks and seafood."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Their hanger steak is the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Their hanger steak is the best value downtown."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2003
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Review 12 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and lovely service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and lovely service. The brunch deal is a steal, especially with the unlimited champagne. Will definitely be back to try their sy lattes next time around."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was the second time I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"This was the second time I dined here. I enjoyed eating here the staff is attentive and the food is well prepared. I will be going back."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent spot in the heart
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent spot in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Was great and, in its new iteration, excellent. Highly recommend."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"good sandwiches"
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Review 16 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best place in visi for business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best place in visi for business lunch. Glad survived Sandy"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 17 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The short rib sliders with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The short rib sliders with an onion marmalade and garlic aioli were AMAZING!!!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place has all the makings of a good NY steakhouse....nice atmosphere in a historic part of town, cool looking bar, private dining area in wine cellar, etc. I went with a large group and our service was spotty, steaks were overcooked and the wait time in between drinks, ordering, courses and entrees coming out was unnecessarily long. This group of friends has been regularly frequenting Manhattan steakhouses for the past 5 years. This was by far our worst dining experience. Will not return."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
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Review 19 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A bad table by the door on
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A bad table by the door on a cold day and an apathetic server could not take the shine off the best steak sandwich in the city."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2008
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Review 20 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We dined here on a Saturday
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We dined here on a Saturday night and had an eneven experience. The hostess was pretty much a flake (not nasty, but pretty clueless for this type of restaurant), but she finally figure out how to seat us in a room that was at least one-third empty. The food was actually relatively good. In particular, the onion soup and the loster ravioli special were delicious. The other items we had were solid, including the steak (a NY strip) which was solid but hardly notable. Waiter was so-so, but the rest of the wating staff was extremely good!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
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Review 21 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch at Harry's is a great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brunch at Harry's is a great option if you are in the mood for a very lively place. The food is great, can very much recommend the steak and cheese sandwich, and the sparkling wine option is an extra bonus."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've been to Harry's a few
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been to Harry's a few times and never had a bad meal. It's hard to pass up their steaks however other meals are solid. Great lobster stuffed mushrooms to start solid steak place."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 23 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly, attentive service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"friendly, warm welcome at door. waitress also friendly and helpful. mgr came over to help w menu questions for my french- speaking guests- this was much appreciated. food was good as well."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
highly recommend
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Steaks, wine ,service and ambiance were very good. Our waiter,Stan, was attentive and friendly.
The only drawback was the continous recorded music in the dining area. There really is no need. We felt like we were in the lobby of a hotel."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Was able to get a last minute
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was able to get a last minute valentine's reservation, steaks were a bit overcooked"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 26 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the buns they served me with
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the buns they served me with my burger was cold and it was left on plate"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2007
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Review 27 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
attention to my allergies listed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They did not pay attention to my allergies which i mentioned and brought a slice of onion with my lettuce and tomato for my burger. I'd appreciate if the waiter paid attention to my allergies."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 28 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Totally Worth It
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The red meat is the star of the show, whether it be the steaks or the lamb, you will not be disappointed.
This is not meant to take anything away from the co-stars: the polenta fries and the creamed spinach do not disappoint.
The only thing I would warn against is the occasional headlights in the eyes as cars turn the corner near the dinning area (the whole restaurant is found lower than street level).
Nevertheless, the food was awesome!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great appetizers, especially
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great appetizers, especially the short rib sliders and stuffed mushrooms. Excellent hanger steak and the cajun rib eye...the sides were ok (cold fries were quickly replaced with hot ones). The check for the group as surprisingly modest...we will be back."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2007
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Review 30 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We ordered steak and eggs
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered steak and eggs and BLT sandwich. Both dishes were very good. Well everything with bacon is good!! But the best thing about the place is the freed low champagne. Our waiter was very fast in refilling our glasses. Last time I went the waitress was very slow!! Try to get there before 2 because they stop refilling your glass at 3 pm!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 31 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food but turn up the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food but turn up the heat!! By the windows....toooo cold."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cajun ribeye was really good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cajun ribeye was really good and service was great."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding steak and eggs.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding steak and eggs. Excellent sirloin burger. Despite a zillion and one restaurants to try in NYC, we would definitely come back here again."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Harry's Cafe and Steak
Based on the average of (89) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic