Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille brings the spirit and flavor of New Orleans to the heart of Gainesville, offering a dining experience that feels both lively and memorable.
Known for its hip, stylish atmosphere, this popular seafood restaurant has become a favorite destination for guests looking to enjoy expertly prepared dishes, signature cocktails, and a welcoming setting that suits everything from a casual lunch to a special night out.
With a 4.5-star rating from 3,364 reviews, Harry’s has earned a strong reputation for delivering consistently satisfying food, attentive table service, and a memorable experience that keeps customers coming back.
The menu is designed to please a wide range of tastes, with New Orleans-inspired favorites such as jambalaya alongside comfort food, healthy options, dessert, and local specialties that highlight the restaurant’s focus on flavor and freshness.
Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, happy-hour food and drinks, and an impressive selection of beer, cocktails, wine, and coffee, all served in a setting that balances energy with comfort.
Whether dining alone, meeting friends for drinks, or planning a catered event, customers appreciate the fast service, great beer selection, great cocktails, and standout dessert offerings that make every visit feel worthwhile.
With outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services available, Harry’s makes it easy to enjoy its food and hospitality in the way that best fits your day.
Accessibility and convenience are also a priority, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms designed to make every guest feel welcome and comfortable. The restaurant accepts reservations and payment by credit or debit card, and its bar on site and restroom facilities add to the ease of the experience.
Located at 110 SE 1st St in Gainesville, Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille combines a cozy yet lively atmosphere with a touch of romance and trend-forward style, creating the kind of place where guests can relax, celebrate, and enjoy great seafood in a polished, inviting environment.
If you are looking for a seafood restaurant that blends quality, convenience, and vibrant character, Harry’s delivers a dining experience that stands out.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
With tasso ham cream sauce.
Grilled mahi topped with a light lemon beurre blanc finished with fresh arugula salad.
Marinated salmon finished with a honey bourbon glaze.
A New Orleans original.
Grilled or blackened, served with a light lemon cream sauce.
Grilled or fried chicken, diced eggs, bacon, red onions, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and croutons served on top of mixed greens tossed with our blue cheese dressing.
Poached shrimp and lump crab tossed in Harry’s remoulade sauce. Served over a lettuce blend tossed in a zesty vinaigrette with crispy bacon, slivered red onion, and grape tomatoes. Finished with feta cheese and fried green tomato wedges.
Grilled or blackened, Harry's version of this timeless classic.
Add bleu cheese and bacon crumbles.
A timeless classic.
A New Orleans tradition of cajun sausage, rice and creole seasonings, deep fried and served with our house-made remoulade.
Lightly blackened and served rare over a sesame lime arugula salad. Finished with sriracha aioli and sesame soy glaze.
Lightly breaded and fried. Served with cocktail sauce and Cajun remoulade.
House-smoked mahi, salmon and poached shrimp, served chilled.
A warm shrimp and crawfish dip with a seasoned blend of three creamy cheeses.
Dushed in seasoned corn flour, fried golden and served with traditional tartar and Harry's po'boy dipping sauces.
With remoulade sauce.
Cornflake crusted with chipotle aioli and crumbled Feta cheese.
Our popular seasoned cream sauce with sliced mushrooms.
Southern fried boneless chicken breast with our sweet corn grits and collard greens, finished with a tasso ham cream sauce.
A classic cajun dish.
Fresh shrimp, chicken, spinach, and bacon tossed with farfalle pasta and our Parmesan basil cream sauce.
Our signature dish with shrimp, chicken, and sausage.
Harry's twist on a New Orleans tradition! Sautéed chicken, tender shrimp, classic creole sauce and steamed rice. Finished with a touch of lemon cream.
A classic cajun dish.
Fresh lettuce, tomato and cucumbers with ranch dressing.
Grilled or fried chicken breast tenders
Blackened yellowfin tuna steak seared rare over creole fried rice. Served with sesame soy greens and finished with Sriracha aioli, honey chile glaze and toasted sesame seeds.
Lightly blackened over a crispy grit cake with tasso ham cream sauce.
Blackened grouper fillet crusted with a blend of panko breadcrumbs, creamy Parmesan cheese, and finely diced cajun sausage. Set in a velvety red bell pepper sauce.
A tender fried chicken breast with lettuce, pickles, red onion, and our creamy sriracha aioli.
Served on a fresh bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Fried or blackened mahi, chipotle aioli, lettuce, pico, blended cheeses, and fresh lime.
Fried or blackened shrimp, chipotle aioli, lettuce, pico, blended cheeses, and fresh lime.
Sautéed chicken breast with Parmesan basil cream sauce served over a crispy grit cake.
With harry's dipping sauce.
Blackened Redfish in a New Orleans style cream sauce with tender Shrimp, smoked Sausage, fresh tomatoes, onion and red peppers. Served over steamed rice.
Seasoned shrimp and sea scallops sautéed with garlic, grape tomatoes and basil. Tossed with fresh linguini in a sun-dried tomato scampi sauce finished with crumbled goat cheese.
Decadent lemon curd and shortbread bar topped with vanilla ice cream, white chocolate bourbon sauce, blueberry compote, and whipped cream.
Large shrimp sautéed in a pan sauce of garlic, butter, Worcestershire, lemon, and herbs. Served with authentic Leidenheimer bread for dipping.
Yellowfin tuna seared rare and served over a bed of kale and chopped romaine. Lightly tossed in a sesame lime dressing with shaved peppers, carrots, scallion, cabbage,\nand cilantro. Finished with fried okra and a southern peanut drizzle.
Six classic oreo cookies fried in a light and fluffy "beignet" batter, topped with white chocolate bourbon sauce and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Cool and refreshing, harry's personal recipe.
Hear from our valued guests
Delicious food with nice portion size at a good price. Had the calamari and the etouffee and it was delicious. Loved the fried green beans mixed into the calamari. Service was great and they were pretty visit when we visited as a result of a nearby festival. Only drawback was street parking which is typical of any city location but was worse during this visit because of the festival.
OMG what a wonderful restaurant. We stop in Gainesville and had the best dinners ever. We had the Seared Tuna, the Baked Scallops, and the filet Steak dinners, the calamari and two different desserts. The food was so delicious we would drive two hours away to eat here. And the atmosphere was so beautiful. Our server was awesome so friendly.
My son brought us to Harry’s for my birthday. It was a fabulous afternoon and dinner. . The server Jaylen was great. Had Appetizers calamari and crab claws, both very good. Happy hour drinks Great atmosphere and the food is fantastic! I had the stuffed shrimp ( absolutely delicious) and by all means try the Oreo Beignets.
I always enjoyed the food at Harry’s Seafood Grille. It’s delicious and always fresh . I celebrated my birthday last night in this restaurant with my husband . I ordered Crab cake and oh boy you can taste the crab on it in every bite . My husband has Shrimp and Scallop Evangeline and it’s delicious as well , the fried calamari and the she crab soup are awesome . You have to try this once you plan to dine at Harry’s.
This was my first time eating at Harry’s and it was just a toss up decision between the other restaurants next door. I can’t tell you how happy I am that that was the decision made- First things first - Admits ,the hostess was so friendly and welcoming and made an amazing first impression- My server Manny- wow!!!! He was so genuine and gave me the best recommendations and conversation- this restaurant is lucky to have such amazing employees as these two- first impressions are everything. The food- from the She soup to the pasta dish I chose- absolutely on point with being full of flavor , hot and just simply delicious. I followed it with the Oreo beignets- I just have to say thank you for making my experience and lunch so amazing
This Harry's is very calm and low noise level compared to others I've been to elsewhere. Food was very delicious and cocktails were on point. Our waitress, Zoey was very friendly and attentive. They have a great crew for the afternoon crowd. I would definitely make a return visit when back in town
We ate at Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille tonight for my great aunt’s birthday, and our waiter MANNY was AMAZING! I just want to give him his flowers—he truly deserves it. 🌸 Manny was so warm, patient, and family-oriented. He made sure everyone—from the kids to the adults—felt taken care of and comfortable. Even though he had a lot of tables to manage, he handled everything smoothly with no hesitation and kept such a positive attitude the entire time. He really made our celebration special, and we appreciate him so much. I hope he gets the recognition (and a raise!) he deserves. Thank you, Manny, for your excellent service! Highly recommend this place, especially if you get Manny as your server.
Kudos to our waiter! Thank you for engaging with each and every one of us. Knowing our Bahamian heritage building Coconut Grove and Miami was awesome! Even better was knowing he visited our country and is aware of our favorite secret desert! Wishing him the best on his graduation from college next semester!❤️ oh and the food was delish!😋
Absolutely amazing!! The Andouille crusted Grouper and the Shrimp and grits were top tier restaurant quality. The collard greens met the standards of this Southern girl, just the right amount of vinegar and heat! Michelin Star quality restaurant! The drinks were superb, the waiter (Jackson) was very attentive and knowledgeable. Parking is a little bit difficult, but we just parked at the garage and walked. No big deal. You can not go wrong choosing to dine here!!
This place has a beautiful and classic vibe. Our waiter Hayden was kind and attentive. We ordered the seafood dip, blackened fish tacos, collard greens, grit cake, and lastly the banana crème brûlée. All of it was absolutely delicious. Notably the grit cake and crème brûlée you can’t miss out on. Overall great place to eat! A little pricey but it is worth it.
Common questions about Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille is located at 110 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States, Gainesville, FL, United States.
You can reach Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille by calling +1 352-372-1555.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 3364 customer reviews.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Lively, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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