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    Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille

    3.2 (513 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    HARRY'S OCEAN BAR & GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Fish tacos
    Molly F.

    Was really excited to try Harry's while on vacation in Cape May and unfortunately, I was very disappointed. Upon sitting down, I noticed there were flys everywhere. I get that the windows are open but the fans definitely could've been on to help. Our server forgot our one appetizer and my Mom's meal as well which wasn't great. The rest of the food was fine, but nothing special. The lobster roll had mayo on top which was very weird. If you want to go for the view/ cocktails it's a decent spot but overall, I was not impressed

    Ricotta spread
    Erin H.

    I visited Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille with friends while staying in North Cape May during restaurant week. I ordered from the special restaurant week menu: a ricotta spread with red pepper and crostini to start, followed by chicken milanese with a side salad, and finished with blueberry cobbler. Portions were on the smaller side. The ricotta spread was tasty, the chicken milanese was average, and the blueberry cobbler was quite sweet. Service was good, and the casual, lively rooftop atmosphere with ocean views made for a fun setting. We had a reservation, so seating was prompt and comfortable. Prices felt so-so compared to the food quality and portion sizes. I'd recommend Harry's more for drinks and the ambiance rather than the food itself.

    Elizabeth R.

    Wonderful breakfast great service and beautiful outside seating. My avocado toast amazing with delicious red onion.

    Mel M.

    CAPE MAY: Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille is one of the most fun and happening dog friendly places we have been to in our travels and we highly recommend visiting for a great meal, fabulous drinks, and oceanfront views! Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed in the tented outdoor patio area and the rooftop! We were so fortunate to be visiting during the fall and got to experience their "Boo Bar," a Halloween themed pop-up experience with specialty drinks, spooky decor, and guests wildly dressed up for the costume contest. It was so much fun! Check out their website and social media to stay up to date on other events throughout the year. Harry's is open daily for lunch and dinner and also has breakfast on the weekends. Enjoy elevated American-style food and locally sourced seafood.

    K B.

    Located directly across the street from the beach and there is parking directly out front. The upstairs/rooftop area has many tables, benches and a bar for you to congregate, or sit and enjoy a meal. Each day is a different theme as far as entertainment and we really enjoyed the live music. It's standard beach bar fare with lots of seafood options. It was packed and busy but service was pretty good. Overall a good time and would return.

    Dog staring at me the entire time I ate was annoying
    Kimberly D.

    Flat Diet Pepsi Dry chicken Sadly mediocre like the rest of the food in cape may There was a HUGE dog sitting at the table next to us and it watched me every bite I took. I'll cross Harry's off the list for next year

    Oysters
    Lauren J.

    Definitely a fun place with really good drinks! Food can be mediocre compared to other restaurants in Cape May but definitely a good spot if you want a place with a nice vibe to grab a bite, a drink, and listen to some live music. The oysters we got were good but very small. I also got a crab cake sandwich and it was decent. Fries are delicious though! Service can be slow on a busy night but overall pretty good spot right on ocean Ave!

    Upon entering, you are greeted by this spooky fella!
    Jolie S.

    While visiting Cape May, we decided to head on over to Harry's after a local recommendation. It was all decked out with some spooktacular decor, which added to the lively scene. Savoring the warmer temps on an early October weekend, we headed up to the outdoor deck for a cocktail, and lite bite to eat (no spooky theme outdoors.) Our server was friendly, and my Fall Themed cocktail (Chocolate Martini,) was good, but missing the toasted marshmallow listed in the description. I'd have to agree with some other Yelpers that the food is just "eh." We ordered the Pumpkin Prosciutto Flatbread, and while certainly edible, it was just missing something, that could have elevated it. All in all, glad we checked it out for the first time after many visits to Cape May!

    Nicolette G.

    I've gone back and forth on if I should even leave a review but it's been a month and the whole thing still has left a sour taste in my mouth. I had been planning my sisters bachelorette in cape May for a few months and when she mentioned she would love to go a dueling pianos AND I saw Harry's had them on Saturday nights, it felt like a no brainer. A month out from the trip I tried making a reservation - our party was too big for open table, I couldn't get anyone on the phone and I sent a few emails with no luck. Finally I reached out over DMs on Instagram and was helped pretty quick, they said our reservation was booked (great!). Come the day of our reservation, we show up 10 minutes early only to find that our reservation was NOT booked (not great!). We had 14 girls all together. I understand and mistakes happen, but what really bothered me was how the whole situation was handled. After looking at us all like we had 2 heads, they offered to put us in the wait list (about 20 minutes) and said we could go upstairs and enjoy drinks while we waited. About 30 minutes later when we still hadn't received a text that the table was ready, I had to go back down and ask for an update to which I was met with a dismissive tone and essentially told we still had to wait. After about 45 minutes they finally sat us (unfortunately at 2 separate tables but we were at least next to each other). The bartenders & our waiter & waitress were very nice, the food was enjoyable and the drinks were great, but the whole ordeal with the reservation and how everything was handled completely put a damper on the whole night, not once did they apologize for the miscommunication or inconvenience or even just own up to the mistake. It was our last night out for the whole weekend and I really wish we had chosen to celebrate elsewhere, especially considering we only picked Harry's for dueling pianos and they ended up being canceled that night.

    oysters
    Samantha R.

    Afternoon lunch was great, but prices were a bit steep. We sat upstairs and it was a pretty cabana. The playlist was really good, a lot of oldies. Service was also great, and the food was delicious. We tried a little bit of everything, and it was all tasty. Nothing crazy unique or special to put it above other restaurants, but definitely worth a visit. I loved it!

    Orange crush
    Alexandra I.

    Ever since the menu change (change of owners/management?) this place just hasn't been the same. We used to love coming here in the summers and sitting on the roof while ordering some food and drinks. We went to "Harry's Jingle Bar" last night - their Christmas-filled restaurant with holiday themed drinks - and it was very underwhelming. While the decor was beautiful, the drinks and food were just not great. We ordered a few of their Christmas themed drinks including the candy cane crush, the grinch, holiday sangria, and espresso peppermint martini and we really couldn't drink more than a few sips, which is super surprising because we always said they had some of the best crushes around. The food was subpar and not anything exciting. The wings were probably the best item we got. We took one bite of the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and didn't eat the rest. Really unfortunate because the staff is great and, as mentioned, we used to love this place with the previous menu. It's just not the same anymore.

    Chicken Milanese
    Kimberly H.

    We ate here for dinner, they had a rooftop with a bar and live music downstairs! The service was fast and friendly! The food was delicious, we had the crab dip which I definitely recommend and it also had artichokes in it served with wonton chips! Also, had the chicken Milanese, my bf had the fish tacos and some oysters. This place is right near the beach and definitely a happening spot.

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    The service was terrific. Shout out to Taylor! She was great. We went to see live music, had food and drinks.

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    Friendly staff and atmosphere, but the food falls short, it's a bit pricey too, for the portion you get.

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    This is a cape May staple for us! Apps Drinks and Music on the upstairs patio every time we are in town. Great atmosphere and view.

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    Ask the Community - Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille

    Is your roof deck open? Is it heated?

    Their deck was opened this afternoon before the wind came roaring through.

    Do I need a reservation?

    Hi Debra, We do not take reservations. It would be best to call ahead and see if there is a wait.… Read more

    Best appetizers or small bites that Harry's offers?

    Lobster loaded fries

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