We have been trying to eat at Harry's for some time now, mainly as previous holidays to Longboat Key did not coincide with the restaurant's "open" season. This time, however, it did, and despite reading the mixed reviews here, we thought we'd give it a go. Well, I'd really like to say we enjoyed it but despite other diners having... more

What a surprise. You might assume it will be just another in a line of typical beach restaurants, but as soon as you walk in and see the elegant decor, you know you're going to be in for a treat. Wonderful food and a strong wine list. And definitely try to leave room for the decadent desserts. more

Pleasantly casual ambiance and nice selection of wines by glass. Interesting and tasty salads. Unfortunately, our entrees were disappointing. Two of us ordered the crabcake entree. At $28/entree, I had high hopes of enjoying genuine lump meat crab cakes, lightly browned, with just enough filler to hold the lumps together. Alas, the crabcakes were dark brown and oily on the... more

My family and I had breakfast at Harry's in Dec 2007 while vacationing at the Wicker Inn (walking distance to Harry's). We ate at an outdoor table and each had an incredible meal. The service was prompt and friendly. We will be going back again on our next trip to The Wicker Inn in April 2008. more

On our annual visit to Longboat Key and Sarasota we like to try at least one new restaurant. This year it was Harry's Continental Kitchens. We were a little put off by the somewhat primitive exterior and the out-of-the-way location but hold on to your hats. Harry's was a spectacular find. The inside decor is like an upscale Perisian restaurant,... more

Harry's is about half-way up Longboat Key, about 10 miles from downtown Sarasota. It's on a side street (St. Judes) so it's not readily visible from the main drag (Gulf of Mexico Drag). But all the locals know it, and it's worth looking for. Inside are perhaps 20 tables, most looking out on a tropical garden. Decoration is in muted... more