Harry's Plaza Cafe: A Santa Barbara Dining Institution

This is another local favorite and you can tell they have regulars. If you like cocktails, they do give you a pretty stiff drink. I ordered the salmon with risotto and my husband ordered the fish and chips. The fish were pretty big portions and my fish was very tender. We ended up getting dessert we love a good mud pie. When we got there, I believe it's a lot of high school/college students and they are very friendly. Our food came out in a timely manner and I really enjoyed the environment. As we were finishing up, their older staff came in. I love seeing so many different walks of life there. The food is soo good and the portions are big.

Good dining with a classy vibe. It is worth the price. The outside looks tiny, but it is very big on the inside. It has one room that can host parties of up to 80 people. I'm glad we tried it. Don't judge it by the outside.

I’d been meaning to try this restaurant for a while, and we finally had the chance. From the moment we walked in, we felt the warmth of the place, the staff greeted us warmly, and we were seated at a cozy booth, perfect for our family. The atmosphere was welcoming and family-friendly, which we really appreciated. We ordered the lasagna, roast beef, chicken tenders, and a burger. Everything was tasty, but the standout was definitely the roast beef, perfectly tender and juicy, paired with rich, flavorful gravy and moist mashed potatoes. It was all delicious and surprisingly affordable. A great spot for a relaxed family meal!

I haven’t been to Harry’s for years since moving away. Can I tell you how nice it is to have experienced Harry’s this trip to SB. Still the same, quality food and very generous cocktails. I had a very dirty martini- which was amazing and too big for me! We split the rib dip- again amazing. Such great memories- thank you Harry’s! Home of the generous cocktail!

This place is amazing. Known for great food and strong drinks and they dont dissappoint!! This a must stop restaurant if your visiting Santa Barbara or just passing through!

Harry's Plaza Cafe has an old school elegance. There's a classic full bar. Both inside and outside dining is available. We ordered spaghetti with meat balls with garlic bread, prime rib soup, and Cobb salad for a late lunch. Everything was delicious. Also, the service was top notch!

Listen, this place was legit and reminded us of some familiar East coast/midwest legendary spots! Loved looking at all the memorabilia. Great menu and offered something for everyone. The waitress was the star of the entire experience....I'm sorry I forgot her name but man she was ON IT! EXCELLENT SERVICE and just amazing gal! The calamari was a bit disappointing tbh but the cheeseburger sliders and pickle chips were the bomb!! Great lunch, awesome experience we would definitely return next time we are in town!

Wow this place is a gem! Best most tender meat. Absolutely delicious!!! We dined with Ronald Reagan and many other celebrities pictures in the wall. I’ll be back next time in SB. Thank you