Classic Lakeside Seafood Dining at Harry’s Old Place in Winter Haven
Harry’s Old Place is a standout seafood restaurant in Winter Haven that draws diners in with its fresh catch, lakeside views, and old-school hospitality. Often described as a hidden gem, it’s the kind of place where the experience begins the moment you’re greeted at the door and continues through every course. Guests love the relaxed setting, the attentive staff, and the feeling that the kitchen genuinely cares about the food it sends out.
The menu highlights fresh fish and seafood prepared with care, from gator bites and fried shrimp to swordfish, corvina, and lobster tails with garlic butter. Many diners also rave about the homemade tartar sauce, hot bread rolls, key lime pie, and creative cocktails. The portions are satisfying, the flavors are bright, and the lakefront setting adds a special touch that makes meals feel unhurried and memorable. The fresh seafood, lakefront views, and friendly service are a big part of why so many people make the drive out here.
For anyone in Winter Haven looking for a dependable local spot with quality seafood and a true Florida feel, Harry’s Old Place is easy to recommend. It’s a place people return to for celebrations, casual dinners, and those nights when great food and a beautiful view are all you need.
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Miranda Felton
5 months agoMy husband and I was out walking and found this hidden gym.
Never knew something so good was so close and it has some of the best flavor profiles that there is and from the start of your experience because that’s what it is until the absolute end we were greeted with warmest highs and welcomes that there is Mr. Cody, their manager met us at the door we were seated right away.
There was no wait and mind you this was actually on a busy night Saturday to be exact.
My husband and I chose to sit outside and we of course, inquired with this wonderful waiter by the name of Holman as to what we should try as we were first timers
He gave us some of their fan favorites and trust me we tried them and they were so worth it now while eating imagine… lake …beautiful area very well kept and the food was prepared with love from the start to the finish.
I ordered something believe it or not that wasn’t on the menu and they scored high it was 2 lobster tails with a garlic butter had capers and pimentos in it 100 out of 10 for sure. I highly recommend if you’re in the Winter Haven area or even if you’re near take the drive, you will not regret it.
This will now be a staple in my husband and I’s marriage our special little hidden gym.
The lobsters were so soft and melted in your mouth.
And their lobster bites. I recommend that you get them with their home made tartar sauce even the drink was A1 the Mermaid had just enough mixtures of the top shelf alcohol I felt like I was in an all inclusive resort!
Everything from the start again just amazing even their tea was good not too sweet just right don’t say I didn’t put you on and on Tuesdays , They even have a special for lobsters. Now where can you get that type of service with fresh food HERE for sure 😋 we will be returning and I am so grateful to have met and been served by Holman and Mr. Cody definitely a memorable experience for sure 💯💯🥰
Patrick Smith
7 months agoHarry’s Old Place in Winter Haven is fantastic. The food and service were outstanding. Everything I tried was top-notch—from the gator bites to the Corvina and the Key lime pie.
It’s a very popular spot and can get busy during dinner hours, but if you can go for a late lunch or early dinner you’ll get an amazing lake view while enjoying some incredible food.
Highly recommend, and I’m definitely looking forward to many more visits.
onthegoboomer
11 months agoWe wanted to explore a more local seafood restaurant and something away from tourists. Harry’s delivered on all fronts. It is about 35 minutes from Davenport and Google maps got us there with no issues. The fresh fish is posted on the chalk board and the portions were good. We ordered the fried onion loaf, swordfish, cod and chips and fried shrimp. Everything tasted great. We thought the swordfish was too thin and did not come as a steak cut. The shrimp were great and you can get to choose from two different portion sizes. The cocktails were amazing! The fresh made key lime pie was the best we have had, it was frozen but tart and fluffy at the same time. The hot bread rolls were outstanding and reminded me of my mother’s baking years ago. They have outdoor seating but it didn’t look like it’s been used in a long time and could offer a great ambiance if it was spruced up. Nice views of the water. I will return!!
Jessy Torres
8 months agoSuzanne was so attentive and amazing. And the food!!! Gator bites with pimento cheese was so good. I had the amberjack with garlic caper butter, wow was that amazing. My husband had blackened grouper sandwich and that was so good too. Their tartar sauce was Devine.
Barry Allan
9 months agoStopped in at Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven for lunch on New Years Eve.
Our server Suzanne is a real pro - handled the entire dining room with a smile.
Love the great fish and seafood choices - the fish board says it all. I absolutely love their Onion Loaf just so good, wonderfully seasoned and perfectly cooked. The Seafood Chowder is packed with seafood in a creamy broth that delivers great flavor - just comfort in a bowl.
I don't know how you fry fish and seafood better - hot, crispy and tender - includes shrimp, scallops, oysters, clam strips - took half home for lunch today.
We split this amazing Florida Orange cake which is a new guilty pleasure of mine.
Going for lunch is a great way to avoid the crowds but still get a great meal. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed.