Lee Harvey's
Bar · Cedars ·
Burgers, beer & live music in a retro bar with yard seating
Burgers, beer & live music in a retro bar with yard seating
"An infamous dive bar in the Cedars neighborhood, named after JFK’s assassin. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and live music." - Kristina Valdez
"I was surprised to see a brief Super Bowl commercial thrust Lee Harvey’s, a Cedars dive bar with wood-paneled walls, into controversy: the 15-second "Who Is My Neighbor?" spot from the “He Gets Us” campaign showed a man smoking with the bar visible behind him, and the placement—booked by a manager while owner Seth Smith was out of the country—left Smith saying he didn’t know who the client was. After the bar shared a Facebook post about the placement, negative comments poured in as critics on both the right and left questioned the campaign and its funding; Smith says he feels horrible if anyone was hurt and stresses that the post was not an endorsement. He emphasizes that Lee Harvey’s has a long record of inclusivity—hosting gay weddings, a drag show, and rotating "Chick Happy Hour"—and that the bar welcomes everyone while asking patrons to behave; the venue later clarified publicly that it does not align with or support the campaign and closed its statement with "WE LOVE EVERYBODY." - Courtney E. Smith
"Few things beat a good night out at Lee Harvey’s — especially when surrounded with friends at one of this dive’s fireside picnic tables or catching a band on the stage." - Eater Staff
"A "private social swim club", Lee Harvey's Dive In is like no other venue in Dallas. Essentially a sunny swim club across the street from a beloved 50-year-old dive bar, it's a brilliant, affordable option if you need to cool off from the intense summer heat of Texas, and fancy doing so with a delicious cocktail in hand, surrounded by beautiful people. There's a good selection of ice cold beer, both domestic and imported, but really this place is about colorful cocktails, which may or may not get spilled in the pool. The rum punch is surprisingly good and they serve a solid margarita too. For those feeling a bit more daring, try the Ocean Water: a party-starting fusion of malibu, vodka, and blue curacao." - Priya Krishna, Jonathan Thompson
"First impression? A "private social swim club", Lee Harvey's Dive In is like no other venue in Dallas . Essentially a sunny swim club across the street from a beloved 50-year-old dive bar, it's a brilliant, affordable option if you need to cool off from the intense summer heat of Texas, and fancy doing so with a delicious cocktail in hand and beautiful people all around you. How’s the crowd? Locals LOVE Lee Harvey's dive bar across the street, and that affection has translated to this "dive-in" addition. Expect Dallasites aged 25 to 45, who are here to let their hair—and their body temperatures—down over affordable drinks. These aren't necessarily wine experts or cocktail connoisseurs, but they're generally aficionados on how to have a good time. How are the drinks? There's a good selection of ice cold beer, both domestic and imported, but really this place is about colorful cocktails, which may or may not get spilled in the pool. The rum punch is surprisingly good and they serve a solid margarita too. For those feeling a bit more daring, try the Ocean Water: a party-starting fusion of malibu, vodka, and blue curacao. If there’s food, is it worth ordering something to eat? The food comes from the main bar across the street, and most people keep it light (they are swimming after all). Favorites include chips & salsa, onion rings and chicken wings, or if you've worked up a little more of an appetite, there's a selection of tacos, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Did the staff do you right? The staff are young, fun, and engaging and add to the overall vibe of this sunny swim club. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for? People come to Lee Harvey's Dive In for guaranteed good times, not necessarily guaranteed good drinks. It's a great place to relax and chill out on a summer evening and soak away the stresses of the day—or to catch up with old friends on a weekend afternoon." - Jonathan Thompson
