Carl M.
Yelp
Perched on a bluff overlooking Interstate 77 and the Cleveland skyline, Harry's reminds me of the classic steakhouses of yesteryear, like the old Sizzler back in the 1980's: weathered, rustic wood paneling and saloon-style chandeliers abound, along with an open kitchen setup that allows for tantalizing whiffs of grilling meat and flashes of flame as the chefs serviced a typical Saturday night crowd.
Booths and tables are big, with plenty of room for drinks and sides, with butcher paper table covers and crayons for any toddlers in-tow at this kid-friendly restaurant. The menu is expansive, with plenty of pork, poultry and seafood entrees, in addition to their sizable selection of steaks...surely something to please everyone. We started with a nicely-portioned appetizer of potato skins. Hot, generously-filled and chock full of bacon and cheddar, they were the perfect start to our meal.
Dinners include an iceberg salad, which was a bit of a downgrade for a steakhouse...throw in some romaine and mixed greens, please, and quit treating salad as an afterthought. The rolls were similarly subpar; soft and doughy, reminiscent of the old Parker House rolls...although I imagine many patrons will enjoy them immensely. I should mention that the salad is served "family-style" in a large bowl and set of tongs, with Olive Garden-style unlimited refills.
My husband ordered the 22oz. Porterhouse, with a generous, piping hot Idaho potato as his starch. I selected the Mahi Mahi, which was grilled nicely and served atop a typical bed of rice pilaf. I would have loved to have tried the accompanying mango chutney, but unfortunately the kitchen was out of stock as we were dining rather late in the evening. Nonetheless, our dinners were fairly enjoyable and served efficiently and pleasantly.
Harry's also has banquet facilities, in addition to an attached full liquor bar and patio. Respectable steak, served in mildly retro surroundings, with hospitality and generous portions. They also offer daily specials and special seasonal offerings including their ever-popular autumnal clam bake.