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The Harbour Grille

3.4 (342 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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Hush puppies with "cinnamon brown sugar butter" the "butter" was extremely sweet and did not pair well with the hush puppies at all.
Latoya J.

We visited The Harbour Grill for a graduation dinner, and while the atmosphere was lively overall, the section where our party was seated felt disconnected from the rest of the restaurant. It was noticeably quieter, with no music, and lacked the energy and ambiance that seemed to be present elsewhere in the restaurant. Our server, Maddy, did a great job managing a large party of around 15 people. While we did have to remind her about a few condiments that were forgotten, that's understandable given the size of our group and the fact that she appeared to be handling a lot on her own. Throughout the evening, she remained friendly, professional, and accommodating. As for the food, I was starving and decided to stick with appetizers. I ordered the fried pickles, hush puppies, and chicken wings. The chicken wings were the standout of the meal. They were fried hard just the way I like them, and the spicy honey garlic sauce was the perfect compliment sweet, spicy, and packed with flavor. The hush puppies were decent, but the accompanying "whipped cinnamon honey butter" missed the mark for me. It was overwhelmingly sweet and lacked the rich, buttery flavor I expected. It was also brown and not the buttery yellow of whipped butter I was expecting. Instead of tasting like a butter spread, it tasted more like straight sugar, which didn't pair well with the hush puppies in my opinion. Unfortunately, the fried pickles were a major disappointment. As someone who absolutely loves fried pickles, these were probably the least enjoyable I've ever had. The restaurant uses pickle spears rather than the traditional pickle chips, and the batter didn't adhere well to the pickle. Most of it fell off after the first bite, leaving me essentially eating a warm pickle spear. I think cutting the spears into bite-sized pieces and ensuring they're thoroughly dried before battering would greatly improve both the texture and crunch. They simply lacked the crispy, flavorful bite I was hoping for. One bright spot beyond the wings was my Moscow Mule. It was delicious, strong, and reasonably priced. Overall, if I return, it will likely be during happy hour to enjoy the bar area or the outdoor patio with a Moscow Mule and an order of those wings. While there were some misses, there were enough positives to make me willing to give The Harbour Grill another try.

Blackened Alfredo (Chicken)
Kiarra W.

I got the blackened chicken Alfredo and my boyfriend got the burger. Our food was very well seasoned and the pasta had the perfect amount of sauce and protein. The restaurant was very clean and the service was great! I'm glad we finally got to try this place out and we will certainly return. Dogs are allowed on their patio, they have weekday specials, and karaoke and live music on the weekends which we plan to check out soon

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Michael A.

I stopped by Harbor Grill and started with the buffalo wings. The texture wasn't bad, but the sauce was just a very basic buffalo--nothing special, and not something I'd order again. I also tried a crabcake, which I had seen featured in their photos, but I was disappointed. The flavor was off, with a heavy, almost mayonnaise-like taste that didn't sit well at all. After one bite, I knew I wouldn't be finishing it. The food took about 15-20 minutes to come out, which is reasonable, and my server was friendly and attentive. Overall, though, the dishes I tried didn't impress me, and I don't see myself returning.

Outdoor area looking over the pier
Jason S.

Crab cake stuffed red snapper was the catch of the day. Very good. The view and atmosphere outside is great. Service was great as well.

Live band ' HOT Buttered Elvis'
Red K.

Was around the neighborhood and had to stop in! Great music and every Friday karaoke night! It's a blast!! Stephanie was awesome!

Figgy Fashioned
Juana R.

What an incredible dining experience from start to finish! The steak was cooked perfectly -- tender, juicy, and topped with a rich, flavorful mushroom cream sauce that took it to another level. The baked potato was fluffy and perfectly prepared, and the roasted Brussels sprouts and tomatoes were seasoned and caramelized beautifully. Every bite was delicious and clearly made with care. And I have to give a special shoutout to Romeo at the bar, he was AWESOME! Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. He made great recommendations and ensured everything was perfect throughout the meal. His energy and professionalism truly elevated the entire experience. Amazing food, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back!

Interest it had very few patterns for a Thursday @ 7:00 pm
Willliam K.

The atmosphere for the restaurant is very relaxing, very much what you would think of a harbor house type of grill restaurant.. Ambiance I give 7 out of 10. Cleanliness of the restaurant 7 out of 10. However, the highlight of our night was our server, Aiden. I give him 9 out of 10. I ordered the seafood carbonara, that dish was served cold to lukewarm. 5 out of 10; this was not the first dish they served me which I sent back. The dish had very little flavor for a carbonara. The noodles were extremely bland. Shrimp was slightly overcooked, scallops we're not good. They're overcooked rubbery. Had very little crap. Or lobster in the dish. I will never order that dish again if I return to that restaurant. Also to note this time last year, the restaurant was packed and booming. This year, where we should be during a Dinner rush at 7 o'clock in the evening, there was plenty of space for many people to sit see photos. My wife had the cheeseburger with fried pickles. The fried pickles were very good. Her burger was cooked exactly the way she requested it. The other negative mark I give the restaurant is every time I ordered a glass of wine. They seem not to have that particular bottle available to me. I finally just told him to bring me a Moscato, which was actually very good. A waiter did a good job bringing us what we requested when it was available. Aiden was fabulous again if you go there ask for him. Also, the person serving the dish seemed not to know what they were doing. This place has great potential

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I go here only for the bar, really chill bartenders and good cold beer. They always got the game on so I can always catch one whenever

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Great staff and great atmosphere lives bands are always good and karaoke night are always fun and interesting

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Crab cakes are ok but i am super picky about mine but their bbq burger was amazing as well as the calamari!

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Fantastic service, dog friendly patio, beautiful backdrop against the marina. Definitely recommend!

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Great view and food! I got the braised short ribs and it was delicious! Shout out to Koney for the fantastic service!

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