Harper's

I ate at Harpers last night. It was the worst dining experience The workers were so rude on the phone and even less polite in person. My salmon was inedible, my friends burger was raw, and my other friends pork chop was uncuttable. Not only was our waiter impolite, he was also unhygienic. He picked a wedgie and continued to use the same hand to pass our food. Above all The prices are insane for the type of service we had. Would never recommend.

Delicious eats with a great outdoor patio. The steak and eggs dish was decent but the meat was overcooked and lost its texture and quality. The fries were delicious and the chicken sandwich was good. The house salad was decent. Felt like it was missing something. Type bland. Service was good. Server was attentive Drinks were good too. Great spot for small bites, drinks and to hang out in the patio. Parking can be somewhat of a challenge but feasible.

Wonderful brunch experience with our family on the way into the city. Easy to find street parking. Welcoming greeting and friendly, attentive service. Their brunch prix fixe is perfect if you want cocktails. We chose mimosas which were just the right mix of OJ and bubbly. All our food choices were delicious. Definitely recommend and would return when in the area!

Attended an event in the back outside area with a group of 23. Arrived to find, flies or similar all over the back area, 2 Citronella candles were on. Need to better address this. Also a horrendous odor in the back corner. Huge umbrellas with stands in the middle of the walkway with bags of sand- a trip hazard. They need to invest in a shade sail (inexpensive option) and remove the umbrellas. The tables and chairs had tree debris etc on them which I promptly wiped off before guests arrived. They had one person servicing the group and she did her best and was lovely. She has worked for years there. She was a gem! Unfortunately, they clearly cannot handle an event and a half full restaurant at the same time. Drink orders were slow to be taken and come out. Food same problem, meals came out lukewarm or cold and not in table groupings, people at the same table not eating together. It was frustrating for the event participants and hosts. The owner also has an awful attitude.

So let me begin by saying if you live in the area and haven't visited this place, you're doing a disservice to your existence! Sorry for being dramatic but hey, shame on you! I went in tonight looking for a mean classic Old Fashioned. What a woman has to do to find good drink these days! But to my relief, this place had Toni working behind the bar who served me the perfect, no exaggeration here, Old Fashioned. As much as I loved the notes of the drink, I fell in love with the cherry. Upon asking I was told Sarah, the genius behind not just the cherry but also their cocktail menu, was around. She was kind enough to tell me her recipe for those delectable cherries. Now if you want to know more about those, you have to visit Harper's! I am only giving this review for free, not Sarah's perfectly crafted cherry recipe! I ordered Harper's Burger for dinner. The burger was splendid to stay the least. The fries were well done as well, they were so good that I had to stuff my insides because I didn't want them to go to waste. Forgive me Father, for I have gluttony-ed! I also happened to meet the owners tonight. Ajna is a sweetheart. Muki (I hope I am not butchering the name) is incredible. Edi could use some work but he redeemed himself by offering to split with me an Old Fashioned on the house. I've never heard of anyone splitting a drink with me before, and I do not wish to split a drink with an owner of any establishment ever again. But I can't deny that all three of them were very gracious, as were Toni and Sarah. They have incredible wine tastings on Thursdays. A must visit spot if you want a good drink or just need to decompress. The ambience will definitely help you unwind. This place is no fluke. Go experience it for yourself!

The atmosphere is dimly lit with low music surrounded by low conversation. There’s outdoor seating in the backyard which is perfect on a nice day/night. The service is friendly & attentive & the mixologist drinks are top tier!

Arrived on Mother's Day to find the brunch menu had been doubled (in price). Okay, special day special brunch maybe? Nope. Menu was reduced from the normal and doubled plus 5. For that I received "trout dip" which was smeared on one piece of small burnt toast, a dry chicken thigh sandwich that was not seasoned, and two mini prepackaged cannoli's. My partner's 65 dollar piece of french toast was inedible because it was only cooked on one side. We didn't really get the opportunity to talk to anyone because they were obviously understaffed. The whole dining room seemed to have trouble flagging someone down. Food was getting sent back. In retrospect it makes sense when someone other than our waitress dropped off our food and apologized in spite of that particular course being delivered in a timely manner. They probably knew what was going on and likely wasn't on board, or knew what they were delivering was sub par. No one in that dining room was happy. I was saddened at the realization that everyone else seemed to get it at the same time, we been brunch bait-n-switched (Brunch-N-Switch trademark pending). Buyer beware at this establishment, but YYMV. Their dinner service might be fire, we'll never know. To review; understaffed, price gouged, inedible food, friendly but sad staff. Nice place to sit overall, but I wouldn't want to eat there. The new owner must have a contempt for their brunch crowd which I get. Super basic people getting day drunk (which moms should get a day to be turnt if they choose)... But if that's the case, don't be open for that crowd, because I'm going to tell everyone I know to never step foot in this establishment ever having the experience we had. You don't understand, I'm going to start conversations with strangers from now on that begin with "Don't eat at Harper's on Main, lemme tell you why"...

incredible meal, great atmosphere & convivial service. what more do you want? had the beef wellington and it was exceptional. my wife had the duck and it was also the best duck we’ve had.

Harper's is a restaurant everyone in Dobbs should try. The food is excellent and the service. Sara the Manager helped us out and was very professional. The music and the vibes are great. Go for brunch!

I hate to say it, because I've loved Harper's for years, but the menu and meal quality under the new ownership has fallen off the deep end. The food was bad (toast with ricotta and prosciutto was cold and odd (basically a slab of ham... awkward to eat), all the oysters had A LOT of shells in each bite, and we even experienced the dreaded hair on the burger dish. The service was nice but it's no longer worth the money.

I passed by Harpers while driving by on Main Street.Stopped in for a quick drink.Winded up staying for dinner.I started with the Escargot with garlic butter sauce.The Escargot were larger and plump.For my entree I had the duck breast which I requested to have with a Grand Marnier sauce which they made for me.The best dinner I had.The service was very polite and professional.The owner Melissa came to my table and offered me a cordial on the house.What a way to finish the night ! I definitely will be back with friends,plenty of friends.

Went in before closing for a cocktail, the waiter was polite and the inside was nice. The kitchen was closed and we only tried the cocktails, they didn't taste bad. But they hey forgot to put one ingredient in the liquid gold cocktail for my husband, namely tajin. My cocktail on the bar card cost $16 , but the bill showed it for $18. We had no desire at all to deal with the situation. So we just paid and left. I'm not sure what grade to give for the error in each of the orders, but I think it's fair to give it a 3. P.s. I ordered the island breeze, which was $18. If you have any changes to the menu, it would be nice to change it.

I had my Christmas party here in Tuesday night and it was fabulous! The food came out perfectly . The manager was so helpful in putting together prefixe menu for me and my coworkers . The drinks were amazing! So much flavor with exotic ingredients. The staff was friendly and on point . It was overall a great night and am going to come back for date night with the hubby . The dim lighting and music had such a good vibe . Thank you Harper's !!

This was my first time back at Harper's since the new remodel and new ownership takeover . Wow ! I was blown away my then new bright vibrant look . The food was amazing . Lamb chops and steak were both perfectly seasoned and temperature came out how we ordered . My husband loved the draft beer selection and the cocktails hit the spot . The service was polite and attentive. Definitely going back . Just bummed out it was raining or I would love to sit in the garden . The space looked wonderful .

The food is good, they definitely deliver on that. And I really like the ambiance both inside and outside. However, their menu is pretty limited so I never know if I'm gonna get there and actually wanna eat anything they have. My most recent experience was on New Year's Eve. We came way before the rush -- at 5:30 pm. Our waitress was in a pissy mood or something because she was rude to us the entire meal.

Absolutely love, the new owners, personable, engaging, checked on us several times. Will admit was a little disappointed with the change of menu. Some of my favorites are gone, but the new additions are absolutely fabulous! The servers were extremely attentive and accommodating. The new owners I think are there about a month. There were a couple little hiccups, but they made sure to accommodate. They gave us a desserts for free, which I will say do not pass up on the crème brûlée cheesecake absolutely fabulous. Love what they did to the backyard space looking forward to many other meals.

Food arrived so late; the service is terribly disorganized. The restaurant needs to be reorganized

Harper's has brought a minimalist style- even when 'minimalist' wasn't a trend 10?, 11?, 12? years ago! The style is very stripped-back with a white-washed effect, wood accents, few, sleek iron touches, a frame here and there and a bar+area that's popping. Located on Main St in Dobbs Ferry, we decided to come here since we were close by. And their menu- while not 8-pages-long, said, "let's really enjoy Harper's". Plus my friend Jason M., had a lot of nice things to say. One of the blank spaces when you reserve on OpenTable- that you can navigate through Harper's website, has the 'select an occasion'. I normally forgo this option because even when I used to plug in the specific occasion at other restaurants, they just turn a blind eye on the request. Not Harper's my friend. Not Harper's. Greeting was warm with, "ahhhh, Mercedes....yes" and we were seated in no time. As if the warm greeting wasn't enough, 2 glasses of bubbly were brought over in the quickness. Thank you so very much. From there, everything still went uphill. From my wonderful girl Kiera, to the host, busgirls, cocktails that packed a nice punch that got you later and of course, the food. Every element has been thought of. Even with their 'minimal' feel, their menu mirrors that concept as well. From our cheese plate, to my chunky smashed potatoes to hubs' root vegetable medley in his dish- everything was very natural and so tasty. And while not strictly devoted to seafood, Harper's still serves up an aquatic bounty with care and flair. From their octopus appetizer that sounded nice, to their baked oysters- we went way off on another tangent and ordered other items instead. Everything about Harper's set the tone for our special evening to celebrate the first time hubs and I met 21 years ago. It's only a matter of time before we return because the pull of Harper's' seafood options (and other selections) sound too delicious to pass up.

Went for the first time in a while and this place has really fallen off a cliff. Host had no idea how to read a reservation list, then we waited for 20+ minutes for a waiter to show up. Menu is no longer interesting and at times nonsensical(mozzarella cheese in French. Onion soup? pesto in a "calabrese" sauce?). Only the burger was cooked well. And short cuts abound: the prosciutto costing didn't use actually prosciutto (it was ham) and the dessert clearly used cool while and store bought cake. Too bad. This place was once very good.

Forget The Cookery. Harper's is the best restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. Seafood, burger, chicken, salads--never a false step. Harper's also has an inviting bar and music some nights.

This goes out to Tiffany - thank you for making our date night so special! I called ahead to ask if I could order two cocktails to have waiting for my partner and I (to celebrate a big occasion). Tiffany had two great drinks at the table when we arrived - an original mocktail for me, and one of the signature cocktails for him. It was such a nice touch and made the night even better, we really had a great time. The rest of the night was great - good food, great service, nice ambiance. We will be back soon!

Everything I put in my mouth was amazing. This is my new go-to place. Everything we ordered was great. Apple/Cheddar salad, oysters, the pork belly appetizer, the duck ragu special, the pot de crème, and the lemoncillo soaked cake with meringue and pistachio. I can't even begin to start describing everything. Just know it was better than heaven. Oh and our server was Tiffany. And she rocked.

Love Harper's! Still missing the bearded gent's cocktails, but as a city transplant I love the more metropolitan vibes this place gives off. Recommend giving it a try if you have't already.

I had a fantastic experience at Harpers. The food was delicious, especially the Steak with fries, which was cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome and well taken care of. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxing meal. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!

Went to Harper's with my parents for Mother's Day, we went early around noon about 12pm at noon and the food was OUTSTANDING I had the Oysters as well as the chicken sandwich and my parents had the steak and eggs, which was cooked with perfection. It has been a while since I went to Harper's and it seems like they have remodeled the restaurant and it looks AMAZING, can't wait to eat here again.

I chose this place based on all the great reviews that I saw online. Went to the website to look at the menu, and it looked perfect. Reasonably priced whether it was the pre-fix (which is typically 30) menu, or a-la-cart. I booked a reservation for Mother's Day brunch and we arrived to a mostly empty restaurant. When we arrived and got the menus, brunch was pre-pix 65$! (More on this in a minute) Double and then some based off of what their menu is traditionally. We decided to ride it out because I read how phenomenal the food was. It took 15 minutes to get our drink order after being seated. We noticed everything was moving slow, from people being seated, to food and drinks moving to the tables. I noticed no one in the restaurant was smiling or having a good time either, neither the patrons nor the staff. Order: Trout Dip. Was a smear of bland smokey white sauce over burnt toast. Tased like burnt toast. 2/10 Patatas Bravas. Undercooked potatoes with mayo and a bunch of paprika which was only applied to one side of the potato for some reason. Reminded me of the sad soggy fry at the bottom of the fast food bag, but unsalted. 1/10 Fruit. Hard to flap up what nature perfected. It's fruit, and it wasn't past its edible date. 10/10 Fried Chicken Sandwich. Overcooked and under seasoned. Nice pickles. No Salt; not on the fries nor the sandwich. Used to come with slaw was my understanding. 5/10 French Toast: It was one piece of french toast that was only cooked on one side. 0/10 Inedible Burger: Done medium. Cooked well and tasted fine. Still no salt on the fries. 8/10 Desert: Offered reluctantly, even though it was a part of the Brunch Pre Fix Menu, were two mini cannolis. Not bad. Compliments to whomever they bulk order them from. 6/10 Everyone has off days, but they really didn't seem like they were prepared for Mother's day service. I feel so terrible because I really wanted to take my partner to a cute place for a nice meal, but I feel like I got a bait and switch. And what is with changing and doubling the menu price, and not updating anything on your website except for on insta three days before Mother's day? If I knew going into today that I'd shell out 65 dollars for a burnt piece of toast, an overcooked chicken thigh, and two mini cannolis... Then spend another 65 on undercooked potatoes, inedible french toast, and two mini cannolis (cannolis were the only desert choice), we'd have stayed home. Other things of note: The service was poor. It seems they were understaffed? Things were not moving out of the kitchen quickly nor did we see out server more than 3-4 times in the hour and a half we were held hostage here. The food was simple. Which made it so frustrating it was so bad. Even worse considering we were being gouged for it. Food was getting sent back from other tables. Saw some oysters go back and boy did they have a hell of a time getting someone's attention to tend to their oysters. It was a nice place to be overall. It's a very well thought out place, and would normally be the perfect place to have brunch. It should be said that even though the service was poor everyone was very nice, if not overwhelmed. It seemed like this crew has not been together very long? I don't know, but whatever was going on today wasn't acceptable. Good luck.

Probably the best and most underrated spot in the area. We have been living 8 minutes away for a year and are kicking ourselves that it took so long for us to find Harpers. Every bite of food as well as the cocktails were delicious. You can tell the quality of the ingredients and the thought they put into curating the menu. My husband got the chicken sandwich and it was also excellent. We are regretting not trying the duck confit special because we can only imagine how good it was based on everything else. We will be back for sure, possibly next weekend. The garden is nice too and the vibe is elevated casual.

Harper's is falling apart. New owner doesn't seem to know how to run a restaurant. Certainly doesn't like or respect his local customers. Oh well. Plenty of other great places to eat.

I just love this place. Casual, great food, nice room. Always SUPER reliable. The back patio area is especially nice and worth it if the weather is good. the cocktalks are also really well done here.

The trough was absolutely unreal. Cooked amazingly. Cute location with outdoor patio but really loved the trout. Defs recommend

Best meal I've had in a while. Group of six for brunch on a Saturday at noon. We initially had a table inside because we thought it would be too hot. But the day was beautiful and it was dark inside and the AC was very loud. They accommodated us outside which was nice. First, the cocktails. I had a rum drink which was very good. Strong pour. I also had a key lime drink which was fantastic. My husband wasn't drinking and they converted a few of the cocktails into mocktails and he was very happy. Since we were a large group we sampled quite a few things and everything was good. Highlights: Grilled octopus was a big hit (I don't eat it) Oysters: also very good according to those that ate them. Very fresh. Biscuits with preserves and cream: Oh my god. Two of the people in our party are from the south and they said they wish their grandmas made biscuits that good. Patatas bravas: hands down the BEST version of this dish I have ever had. It's one of my favorites and I order it wherever I get the chance. The potatoes were super crispy. I think they parboil them and then fry them. The texture was unbelievable and the smoked paprika they used was so good. The aioli was on point. Mushroom toast: absolutely delicious. Rich savory flavor and the egg in top was the perfect touch. Brioche French toast: perfection. Thick piece of brioche which was beautifully caramelized and then rich and custardy on the inside. It came with a dollop of homemade strawberry preserves and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. The ramekin of maple syrup wasn't necessary. Burger: I didn't try it but the person who had it said it was excellent. Also, the frites were very good. Poached eggs on a biscuit with hollandaise, kale, and ham: the person who had it said it was the best poached egg dish she's ever had. I frequently brunch with a group of fellow moms and this place will definitely be next. I can't wait to go back. Edit to add: $30 mimosa pitchers. Enough said.

Visiting family in the area and they have been hoping to get here for the Sunday Brunch. We arrived as seating began at 11:30 ready to enjoy the experience. Three in our party ordered the Bloody Mary to begin. For our meal we have half with salads, one for the Oysters and I had the Patatas Bravas. All empty plates around with smiles. For the main we had Half for the burgers, one enjoyed the poached eggs and I had the pancakes. Awesome service!

First time at Harpers, I decided to go for brunch. Boy Am I glad I did! I started off with a bloody Mary which was amazing, perfectly spiced. For appetizers we ordered the chicken liver mousse and the pork ribs. Wow! The chicken liver mousse was served on a crispy sourdough toast with hazelnuts. Both crisp and soft at the same time. Just perfect! The pork ribs were tangy and hardy with a very generous serving. For entrées, we ordered the mushroom toast and the brioche French toast. The mushroom toast was amazing, with a perfectly cooked poached egg with melted Gruyere,and fabulous wood mushrooms in a cider reduction. Absolutely crisp, rich, just delicious! The brioche French toast was a fluffy cloud of egg perfection. Delicious vanilla flavoring, loved it! For dessert, we ordered the Pavlova with lemon curd, pomegranate and almonds. It was a crunchy taste sensation! The restaurant itself is adorable, and the servers were very gracious and nice. Nobody rushed us. The quality of the food was top-notch. We loved everything. I cannot wait to come back to try dinner. Bravo!

Harper is a fantastic restaurant! The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy. Highly recommend!

This restaurant has gone through many ups and downs. Right now I would say they are in a down period. The ambiance is nice, both inside and on the patio. The staff are friendly, but there is quite a bit of turnover. Sometimes the service is great sometimes it just OK. The biggest drawback right now is the food. The menu is not that inventive, the food is often not salted well enough or bland. Sometimes things are under cooked, sometimes they are overcooked. The restaurant does have a Wednesday night burger and beer special. The burger and fries are tasty and appropriately priced for a special. Most recently there is a new owner. So maybe there will be an upswing again. My advice would be focus on the food! That is where attention is needed.

We've been here twice and had extremely different experiences. The first time, we went on a Thursday night and sat outside on the back patio. Fast service, delicious food, and not crowded. Both the burger and pork schnitzel were great! The second time we dined was on a very busy Friday night. We made a reservation, but were told there was no record of it. After showing the hostess my reservation on the Resy app, I snuck a peek at the iPad and saw that my name had been moved to the "completed" section of reservations. After pointing this out to the hostess, she kept scrolling up and down (presumably trying to think on her feet and come up with a solution), then walked away. Roughly 10 minutes went by without any update. Eventually, we were told that the kitchen was very backed up and that's why we weren't being seated yet. Interesting - no "I'm sorry, somehow your reservation was marked completed." About 10 more minutes later, a table opened up and we were seated. Another couple who came in after us was seated at the same time, then ordered and received their food before we even got drinks. They paid and left before we got our food. Props for trying, but I think they just didn't have the staff for such a busy Friday night. So if you've got time to burn, it's probably still worth a trip. We'll be back, but probably not any time too soon.

Had a couple of great nights here. The food is excellent and the service very good also. No complaints.

We sat down at 6:30 waited till after 8;00 for our food to arrive after asking both waiter then manager where our food was. All they said it is coming (so is Christmas) when the food finally got to our table of the 9 dinners no one was happy with the food. No one came over to say anything. They d I'd nothing to make up for this disaster there is not a snow balls chance in hell we will ever go back

Great food in a cute little tucked away spot on Main Street. The restaurant is very underrated, they have a large dining space and outdoor seating in the front and back. The back patio area is filled with greenery so it makes for a pleasant dining experience. My first impression was that the menu was pretty small, but their food definitely made up for it! From what I've read about harpers, it seems as though their menu changes up based on the season. We ordered the risotto croquettes for an app, and got the pork Milanese, harpers burger and the salted caramel pot de creme. The food was great, the portion of the pork was large and the salad on top was plenty and had a great citrus flavor. The hamburger was also delicious as was the salted caramel dessert, which was light and airy. They also have a cocktail menu and regular wine/beer options. Pretty good place for a weeknight dinner, I'd be interested in going again in the fall to see what they cook up on the menu.

Amazing food, decent cocktails, rambiance. We got the rigatoni, short rib, and Harper's burger. All were delicious dishes we'd order again.

Food and drinks are fantastic but we came in Sunday for brunch and our waiter seemed new and then the kitchen I think set him for failure. Ordered Steak and Eggs. No eggs came out at first just the steak portion and a large heap of greens. Then when we asked one egg did come out. I didn't feel like asking whether there was...or where, if there was...the other egg...so I just ate the meal. Steak and eggs? Steak and egg? I think the waiter ran the plate before it was done and the kitchen got annoyed at him. Who knows. Girlfriend order a salad and a main...turns out her main had an additional large heap of greens anyway, had she been told she wouldn't have ordered the salad as well, the only difference between the two green heaps were some fruit and gorgonzola on the salad ordered really. Then to end it the Steak and Eggs came to 69$ on the bill even though they were listed for 24$ on menu (I was told they were still in the computer under the previous week's Fathers Day price...they were 69$ then!?!?! yikes). Bill was fixed but left a bad taste to the experience. Again, food and drinks are great and we've been there a bunch...but I can't see going back soon.

One of our favorite date-night spots in the Rivertowns, and their attention to safety and service during the pandemic has only enhanced their reputation. First, the COVID stuff: they are bookable through OpenTable, which allows you to reserve an outside table. They have outdoor seating both curbside and on their spacious back patio, which is warmed by a platoon of outdoor heaters. Tables are well spaced, and the staff wears masks properly. Their attention to safety was a key factor in leading us to rebook. On to the restaurant: This is the year to order a stiff drink, and Harper's is the place to do it. They have a rotating cocktail list that's both interesting and accessible -- recent fall highlights include the Mack & Jack (bourbon, sage, maple) and Autumn Blaze (rye, brown sugar, cinnamon, clove, and cider). They make drinks with skill, consistency, and speed. I'd rate their cocktail service alone as among the best in the Rivertowns. Beer and wine selections are concise and well-curated. The service is friendly and consistent. We are always seated promptly. Everyone is kind. Requests are always attended to. Service is prompt but unhurried. We've ordered widely off their menu, but our go-to is an assortment of appetizers. We prefer to try more dishes, and the higher price point on the mains usually makes us reticent to commit. But the small plates are so, so good. The smoked trout dip with homemade chips is a must. The beet salad we had recently guarantees we will always order their composed salad going forward. Any kind of seafood -- calamari, mussels -- will be a comfortable win. Finally, I'd say that in the great Rivertown Tour de French Fry, Harper's is easily top three: a shade better than RiverMarket and TBoy's, and neck and neck with MP Taverna. They are worth ordering as a side a la carte. Neglect dessert at your peril. Order the olive oil cake. Or two.

We had a really nice brunch here with a group of 10. The restaurant was very aesthetically pleasing. Hardwood floors, old fashioned leather booths, and nice light fixtures. I also enjoyed the White Stripes playing throughout our meal. The brunch menu here is solid. It's a fairly creative menu that can be appreciated by vegetarians and non vegetarians equally. The prefix menu is $29 and it gets you a coffee, blood mary/mimosa/or juice, a starter, and an entree. It seems like great value, but my warning to everyone is to not come here with a huge appetite because their portions are small. The quality of the food is terrific, but you will have to spend an arm and a leg if you're looking to pig out My favorite part of the meal was the apple and cheddar salad starter. I am not big on mixing fruit in to salad especially with cheese, but this salad made me see the light. It all went together perfectly and it was delicious. I split this with my wife and also polished off the cod croquettes myself. They were decent but by no means a game changer. For my entree I got the sour dough French toast. It was topped with clementines and walnuts and just enough syrup to make it perfectly sweet. It was a very good piece of French toast, notice that that's singular. Without the prefix deal, this would be $14 by itself. In my opinion it is grossly overpriced. For dessert I shared the salted caramel pot de creme. This was outstanding. It's kind of like a chocolate/caramel mousse but not too thick or overwhelmingly rich. It's perfect for 2 people to share. The service did as well as they could of. We were a big group and they were very attentive. I would be open to returning for dinner one night. It's an excellent restaurant in terms of food quality and atmosphere.

Part of the reason we decided to make a reservation at Harper's was because the positive food reviews and the ambiance. We sat outside and the ambiance did not disappoint, but the food (the most important part) was disappointing, or at least not as good as we thought it was going to be. My wife and I both ordered pasta dishes. The dishes were cold when they arrived at our table. The pasta (CAVATELLI) portion that my wife ordered was really small, you would have thought we ordered from the kids menu. Overall, not as good of a dining experience we would have loved to have on Mother's Day. The dinner was not worth the money that we spent.

Great food great drinks. Service is always good. The decor is unique and the back garden is super cute

One of my favorite restaurants in Southern Westchester, Harper's never disappoints. The food is terrific and creative. Atmosphere is cozy. There is a terrific back patio when the weather is nice. Service is friendly and attentive.

Visited this restaurant for dinner on Monday, Feb. 25th. We did not have a reservation. I walked into the restaurant at 6:15 with two coworkers and noticed that we were the only ones there. We told the hostess that we would need a table for six. We were seated next to the bar at a table for six. We noticed that it was still happy hour and we asked what the happy hour was. The waiter said that it was only available at the bar, the one four feet from our table. We said that we would order our drinks from the bar. The waiter who was visibly angered by the situation finally said that he would offer us the happy hour prices at our table. We ordered beers and a glass or red wine. We had a fourth coworker join us and the remaining two decided not to come. We ordered a oyster appetizer which was delicious but again, our waiters behavior was sub-par. He took bread to all of the other tables that he was waiting on but never offered it to our table. He provided no guidance on any questions we had re: the menu and generally acted pissy. Two in the party had burgers, I had the duck, and my other coworker had the lasagna-like dish. The food was all good but the poor showing by our waiter turned us all off. To top it all off, he handed my a bill with a 20% automatic tip added to it and then acted like it was someone else's mistake. We will not return as their are lots of other good restaurants in the area that offer similar food with MUCH better service.

Modern American Gastropub - in a good way Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, great service. It all added up to a wonderful meal for our family. Pretty much every thing we ordered was delicious but a special shout out goes to the Wellfleet Oysters, the Pork Milanese, and most of all the Stuffed Trout. The only disappointment was the Flyin Hi - Harper's version of an Aviation (my wife's favorite cocktail). Absurdly sweet, it is best avoided. That said, they redeemed themselves in her eyes with The Montgomery - a wonderful Bombay Sapphire, elderflower liqueur, cucumber, and lime concoction.

Been here a bunch over the years and unfortunately this place has gone down hill from a service perspective. To make a long story short, I had placed a pick up order that took over 90 minutes to process. When I first arrived to pick up the food within the allotted time communicated to me, the hostess told me sarcastically that the order will be placed on the pickup table when it is ready. I proceeded to wait 30 more minutes without any update from the hostess. It was at this point I asked for an update and the hostess told me it just processed, which was exactly 90 minutes after I placed the order and 40 minutes after it was scheduled to be ready for pick up. The main issue here isn't due to COVID, it is lack of awareness and consideration from the restaurant staff to keep me updated while I patiently stood and waited (no seating area) for food I already paid for. I can not begin to explain what would happen to me if I shared this work style at my job, which FYI is also understaffed due to COVID but we still meet deadlines. Lastly, the restaurant reeks of BO and unwashed bar sludge. I will no longer offer my patronage to this once upon time restaurant and would caution anyone else to reconsider before they decide to experience the new Harpers.

They now do direct delivery via online ordering!! And a new menu. Love it! I've been loving harpers for years now, but recently haven't ordered or ate in for a few months. And I'm excited about this new harpers menu and delivery! The menu options are perfect, delicious, perfectly cooked. Our family of 5 had a lot/ oysters (packaged chilled with plenty of ice), beef tartare, potatoes Bravas, deviled eggs, pork ribs, deviled eggs, short rib, endive salad. Our fav were oysters, short ribs, salad, ribs, potatoes, deviled eggs. The love is back in harpers. And there is a lot of love in this food!! Yay!

Sara and chewy are just great servers my husband and I have been there twice and planning on coming back !!! I truly recommend from location , food and cocktails

If you're into cocktails... please by all means go and sit at the bar because the bearded and tattooed bartender behind the bar knows what the heck he's doing....BUT... the food isn't worth the price AT ALL... we got the fried squash-blossom appetizer. It was so oily that we all tasted it and did not continue to eat it. I then ordered the steak sandwich. The steak itself was cooked nicely, but the bread was huge and stale enough to turn the inside of my mouth to the Sahara desert. I removed all ingredients except the steak when eating my meal and my waitress didn't even question it. She didn't ask how anything was or I would've kindly expressed it. Will not be eating dinner here again especially for about $75 per person. Maybe I would sit at the bar and have a drink again ‍

3.5 stars. Had a nice brunch here yesterday afternoon. The restaurant and bar are really cute inside. I liked the look of the place a lot. To drink: I had the bacon Bloody Mary off the cocktail menu although you can get a standard one included with the prix fixe price. The bacon was so perfectly cooked that even after soaking in the bloody mary it was still crispy. BF had a cocktail with bourbon, maple, and sage that was nice. To eat: I had the avocado toast which I found disappointing. It should have been called guacamole toast. Had tons of onions and literally an entire bunch of cilantro on top which was wildly unnecessary and useless. It said it came with house pickles but they should've specified that they meant pickled onions/fennel. I expected a pickle. Poached eggs were fine but I wouldn't order this again. I'd try the mushroom toast next time. BF had eggs Benedict with roasted potatoes on side. I had dish envy and kept stealing bites of his. The Canadian bacon or whatever that came on it was a weird purple gray color but it tasted good. For dessert we shared the salted caramel pot de creme and each had an espresso. This dessert was absolutely heavenly. Perfect balance of sweet and salty. Creamy with chopped hazelnuts and whipped cream on top. I'd go back just to have this dessert again (and not share it with anyone).

Hubby and I came here months ago and we really enjoyed the food. We sat at the bar, had a few drinks and sampled some of their appetizers. I am unsure as to why we hadn't come back until now because the food was really good, from what I remembered. We were in the area and Harper's was one of the restaurants I wanted to try out during HVRW, so we made reservations, same night with no problem and headed to Dobbs Ferry. When we arrived, we were sat immediately and our server came to the table to introduce herself rather quickly. They weren't packed but there were many tables dining so, I was pleased as to how quickly we were greeted. We received our warm basket of bread, accompanied by their sweet whipped butter that I could eat like ice cream with a spoon. Needless to say, we made short work of the bread. While there were some changes to the menu, the items I wanted to order were still available so, I wasn't disappointed. For our starters, I went with the Smoked Trout Rillettes and hubby had the Apple and Cheddar Salad. The trout was good. It tasted like a refined smoked tuna salad, served with salmon roe, crostinis, cornichons, roasted cauliflower florets and thinly sliced fennel. Hubby's salad was tasty as well, with sautéed mushrooms, greens, apple sticks, white cheddar cubes and a light vinaigrette. I lucked out this evening as they were offering 1/2 priced bottles of vino. I ordered a nice Argentinian Tempranillo for myself, since hubbs doesn't partake in wine. More for me! Our entrées were exceptional; hubby had the Pappardelle w/Fontina and Mushrooms and I had the Monkfish Stew w/Mussels, sans the fennel sausage (no pork for me). Both tasted great and we were completely happy with our choices. For dessert, hubby had their substitute, Warm Chocolate Torte, because they ran out of the bread pudding and I had the Salted Caramel Pot de Crème. I loved the torte. It had just the right amount of sweetness and was served with whipped cream. My pot de crème was OK. It was a little too sweet and the consistency and plating was reminiscent of a crème bruleé, which I wasn't expecting so, I didn't care for it. We also ordered a side of the Duck Fat Potatoes but they forgot to bring to the table, so we took them to go since they do taste so damn good. Harper's will have to stay in our rotation. Sometimes we lose track of the local spots that do great things. They do well with their rustic, farm to table dining and I want more.

Our first visit, we arrived after the dinner rush, but still had to wait a while to be acknowledged. When we were, the greeting was a wary: "do you have a reservation?" When we were seated, my daughter ordered a medium hamburger. She is not an assertive person, so she proceeded to eat around pieces of the burger that were clearly undercooked, and even then left half of it. Within ten minutes, she was complaining of a stomach ache and headed to the bathroom. We brought it to the waitress', she willingly went to the chef with the burger. When she returned, she said: "the chef says this is cooked medium, and even if it was medium rare, it would not make you sick." When then handed the burger back to us. No apologies. No effort to make us feel heard. Just...tough. Meanwhile, a table across from us--that has been drinking and laughing a lot--actually mocked my daughter about the burger. As the waiter was giving us back the burger, we noticed that the chef came over to visit the boisterous table, and completely ignored us. PS it is now three hours past our meal, and my daughter is still experience extreme stomach cramps.

This place is a local gem! From the moment I walked in the door they made me feel like family and one of the regulars! All the food was amazing and the drinks were mixed to perfection! I'm from Texas and was only in the area for business but anytime I'm back in the area I will definitely go back again...! A big shout out and thank you to Christen Michelle, Erin, Sarah, Anthony i'll be back

My dad chose Harper's this year to celebrate his re-birthday (he's a transplant recipient). His choice was solely based on the awesome Instagram photos the restaurant posts, so we were all going into this kind of blind to how the food actually was and the service - but you can't get ahead without taking risks, right? So off we went. Dobbs Ferry is one of my favorite places in Westchester - like other river towns, it has a quant vibe but takes it even further by having an awesome array of innovative places to eat. Aesthetically, Harpers is no exception; sitting on Main Street, the restaurant has a relaxed feel overall. The color scheme is subdued, there are different types of flooring, distressed furniture, and low lighting. They actually have a lot of space for tables, with tables as soon as you walk in as well as around the bend in another long room. Towards the back lies the bar which is a nice focal point. The menu isn't too large, but they have a good representation and a lot of interesting dishes to try. The bread we were served upon being seated was a standout since it came with this sweet butter (the carb's weren't so bad either ;-). I decided to start with the burrata which came with two pieces of toasted bread and concord grapes. It wasn't the creamiest burrata I've had (I'm used to the cheese oozing out of the middle), but it had good flavor and the grapes were a nice twist which I appreciated. For my main I had the roasted chicken, it came with an apple slaw, flageolet beans, and smoked jus. The chicken was full of flavor, it was prepared airline style and was super juicy. It paired very well with the apples and the beans - great dish overall. For my dessert I had the Mexican chocolate tart. This was substantial with the right heat/chocolate balance; it came with whipped cream which was a nice touch. Service was very good, our waitress was very personable and talked up our dishes as we ordered them which is always great. Overall, I'm glad my dad chose Harper's - it's innovative dishes make it a standout and I will definitely be returning to explore their menu more.