Little Harry’s

My first impression of Little Harry’s was that it seemed dark and a bit run down. But the menu has lots of good choices and the wait staff are helpful and friendly. The food we got was good, though perhaps a tad overpriced. I enjoyed my meal (Fish and Chips– they were crispy and not at all greasy), but it took what seemed like a long time to come out. The main reason for the three stars is that my water cup had lipstick on it. A BIG turnoff for me which shows a lack of attention to detail and cleanliness. I think the place could use some freshening up and a new dishwasher. Otherwise it was good.

Tables are very close together. My steak was very over cooked. My daughters chicken Parm looked good. The couple behind me ordered a margarita with no salt and the waiter came back to ask if he wanted gin or vodka in it.

Great food and inviting atmosphere, overall an amazing dining experience! The menu offers a very wide variety of options covering many different cuisines all of which were prepared beautifully. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Rutland.

We were excited to go to Little Harry’s since we had heard good things from a couple friends. We decided to go before a show at the Paramount theater and so it was a little busy at the restaurant which is small. We made reservations ahead of time so we got in right away, I should clarify, we got in after waiting for a group that had to wait because the restaurant lost their reservation.
Once we were seated we were greeted quickly by our server who was very nice. We decided to get the fried black bean ravioli nachos for a starter and I went with the special of seafood Alfredo with beet linguine and my wife got the Chicken Tiffany which was a regular item on the menu.
We got the fried ravioli nachos and they were good, they were made by VT Fresh Pasta so not made there, but the idea so was good. We both got side salads with the dressings that are made in house and are very good too. The bread is good with the sweet butter, the starter, salads and bread may have been the best part of the meal.
When we got our meals my Alfredo was not creamy at all, the Alfredo was broken and had separated. Along with this the pasta was gummy and over cooked. The seafood was cooked well so I ate that. My wife’s dinner was even worse, she got the Chicken Tiffany and when she cut into it was beyond dry it was the texture of jerky, even the middle. We did tell the server who told us that when it is this busy they have a hard time cooking chicken properly. They did take the chicken off our bill and the manager came out and apologized as well, because he did this I would give the restaurant 2 ½ stars for going the extra mile.
We wish we would have had a better experience but because neither of our dishes were even close to being good we will not go back, the only good thing here was the service and salad and bread which you can get anywhere.

Great food, drinks and service. Very comfortable with the owner and Chef checking to make sure all was good. It is always good and usually great. Never less than a 5-​star experience for me. One of the few places left in downtown Rutland that is worth the trip.

Service here is friendly, warm and inviting. Probably a bit too energetic about recommending dishes though. When we asked out server about different dishes she enthusiastically recommended everything. Their «famous» shrimp bisque was really disappointing. Literally a bowl of sweet cream, a couple of shrimp and a few pieces of potatoes. My sons chicken Parmesan was fine, a bit tough with the best thing on the plate being the scallion pasta, which was a tad overcooked. My fish and chips were cooked perfectly but lacked any seasoning. And my friends half a duck reminded my of the type of duck l’orange you can get pre cooked at Costco. Bad? No, just not worthy of a 4* rating.

Went there for date night. Great service. Cozy and comfortable environment. The half duck entrée was delicious! They have a great variety of Asian and American food. The guy who I think was the owner was behind the bar serving drinks and he seemed to be happy and positive to be around.

Service is consistent — always good, quick and friendly. Homemade chocolate mousse is a MUST HAVE!

Garlic Bread for two appetizer was really good but that’s about it. I had the roasted duck and my colleague has the ribeye special. Neither was very good. Both meals were over cooked and had way too much sauce.

Top notch dining in a casual environment. This place is a gem. Loved the grilled Caesar salad. The calamari with cucumber Thai style sauce was outstanding.

Had a good meal here. Corn bisque was fab as was trout. Good meal for a reasonable price. Cozy

We made a reservation through open table here for dinner. The service was adequate. The bread was good. The sweet butter was good, but make sure you ask for at least 2 or 3 because the serving size is about 1 teaspoon which is too small for 2 people.
Side salads came with the meal. The lettuce in the salads was served in 6″ diameter pieces which should have been cut more in the prep. The vinaigrette dressing was almost all oil. We had to request a side of balsamic vinegar which was finally brought to us after being told that the dressing was a vinaigrette which we acknowledged and as such should have vinegar in it which it did not.
We ordered the blackened ahi tuna with spinach and rice at $ 23. The tuna was ordered medium rare and was cooked unevenly but mostly medium. It was slightly tough. It was supposed to be sushi grade and if so could have been offered and prepared seared but was not. The spinach and rice had no flavor.
We also ordered the cod with bread crumbs for $ 20. The menu said that it was prepared in lemon, white wine and garlic. There was no taste of wine, lemon or garlic. The fish itself was slightly tough. It was brought with one small slice of lemon. We asked for more lemon and were were given one more very small slice (not enough to make up for the fish’s lack of taste.) The cod came with rice, which was hard and tasteless, and sugar snap peas which we requested be steamed, but arrived coated in oil.
We passed on dessert.
The restaurant seemed popular on a Tuesday night in the summer so, maybe you should give it a try. For the price charged, we would not return.

One of the greatest places in downtown Rutland. The restaurant is cozy, the staff are friendly, and the food is out of this world. Little Harry’s always has some kind of great special going on. You can’t go wrong with the lamb, or the pad thai. They have a good selection of beer and wine, as well as a full bar. Definitely call ahead and make reservations if you’re looking to eat.

Absolutely wonderful! Warm atmosphere, adequate children’s menu. Lots of drink choices. I ordered the salmon stuffed with Cajun crab, brown rice and roasted carrots. It was heaven! Hubby ordered lobster ravioli and said it was so good he wanted to cry! He is a harsh critic. My salad had a red pepper ranch dressing, and they served varied breads, a sweet bread and a baguette. I only rated four stars because service was a little behind, although it was prime time on a Friday night and our waitress was hustling. I think maybe the kitchen was a little behind, but very forgiveable given the hour we went. Delicious!

I enjoyed the atmosphere. Very inviting, the owner took the time to explain the menu, even though his restaurant was busy. I would recommend anybody give Little Harry’s a try for dinner.

A quaint little restaurant with soft ambiance makes the atmosphere more than enjoyable. But really, it’s the food that gets this place 5 stars from me. Get the garlic bread app! I had the chicken parm and it was delicious. The service was excellent.

I’m not sure Little Harry’s is as good as it used to be. On a recent visit on their Thai night my lady friend and I had two appetizers and split a main dish of pad Thai. The first appetizer, the shrimp in crispy skins accompanied by a teriyaki raspberry sauce, was indeed excellent. However, things went downhill from there. The fried calamari were way over breaded and the vinegary cucumber sauce just didn’t cut it. It didn’t go with the dish. The pad Thai which had been excellent years ago was flavorless. We requested a couple of extra sauces to perk it up. The atmosphere is cozy, the prices a bit pricey. It will be a while before we give it another try.

The service was really good. Even though there was a full house (which isn’t really saying much because the place is tiny) the waitress came relatively quickly and was very nice. The food was OK in the moment but leaves you feeling kind of greasy, especially if you order the garlic bread. Not great, but a nice, intimate environment.

Hands down the BEST mussels I have ever had. Friendly staff and a unique menu with daily specials.

Outstanding Food, Absent Service
Please note that I specify that the service was absent, not poor. When our server (who I believe is the owner) was actually with us at our table and not servicing the entire bar and a section of the dining room by himself, he was excellent. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen nearly as often as it should have. I’m going to guess that someone called out of work today because I just cannot imagine that the management wouldn’t have anticipated the need for more wait staff on a Friday night the day after Christmas…
The food, though, was worth the wait and length of our stay (over two hours for appetizers, salads, entrees and dessert)! Especially outstanding were the Green Curried Mussels and Fresh Basil (be sure to save some bread to soak up the extra sauce), Roast Half Duck with all the trimmings, Ravioli Diablo, Grilled Jerk Swordfish (a special, but essentially the same dish as the Grilled Jerk Scallops, just with swordfish instead), and the Key Lime Pie. Portions were absolutely perfect… We finished everything on our plates without feeling too full!
I didn’t love that they were stingy with the breads and sweet butter: a small portion, just enough for each of us to have a couple of pieces, was brought with the appetizers, not right away and never refilled. Also, the selection of wines by the glass was somewhat lacking for me as it didn’t include a sweeter option other than white zinfandel (ugh).
Overall, though, definitely worthy giving it a try if you are in town for at least a couple of days!

The garlic bread for two, was garlic cheesy deliciousness, and it was enough for 6 adults to each try a piece and a few pieces left over.
Two in our party had the fish and chips they said the fish was very flakey, and good fries. They would order it again.
My husband had the NY strip and enjoyed every bite. Steak is what he rates a restaurant on, he gives it 5 stars.
My son had the salmon and crab cake. This was just ok, as the crab cake was a little dense and extremely spicy. He likes spicy food, but he had to take breaks between bites, so he didn’t get to enjoy it as much as he should have. He did finish the meal but it took forever. I’m also still not sure how I feel about corn in a crab cake. It wasn’t bad, just different.
My father in law and I had sandwiches (jerk chicken and NY strip. Both good, and filling.
Little did we know It was graduation night and most places did not have a table for our party. I called little Harry’s and the phone went to vm, I thought I struck out again… but they actually called me back and said if we could get there in a few minutes we could have a table. They where very busy, but I never felt rushed or not attended to.

This place was recommended to me by the Hampton Inn since Countrymen’s Pleasure was closed today. It was a nice little bar/​restaurant. I ordered the chicken Tiffany. Perhaps not what I expected but it was tasty anyways. The salad was great and I would guess made fresh (not the crappy bagged mix). The blue cheese dressing was also very good. The chicken Tiffany was a stuffed breast of chicken that was breaded and fried. It was served with a side of angel hair. All was done well. The chicken was a bit dry and took a bit to cook. But over-​all this was a good experience and I’d stop back. The waitress was very nice and attentive as well.

Outstanding. I live on the apps menu. Garlic bread for 2 and 2 apps to share is more than enough for a meal. I recommend the pad Thai, red red shrimp, and spicy mussels. Add a couple drinks and a nice tip and you can get outta there for $ 50 or less a couple.

Went for dinner on the night before Christmas Eve with a party of 4. I was surprised how busy the restaurant was. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly.
The pad thai was good especially for Rutland. It was served on a plate which is a bit odd. It really felt like it should be in a bowl so you can add hot sauce (which they did not have) and stir it all up. It came with a lot of shrimp that were cooked perfectly. The server suggested adding more peanut sauce to it and brought a side of it which was a great recommendation. I wouldn’t have liked it as much otherwise as it was a bit dry.
The chop salad looked killer with huge chunks of blue cheese on it. The fish and chips also looked like it was cooked perfectly and came with a very healthy portion of fish.
All in all it was a great meal!