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Is it Cajun or is it creole? A question that has plagued New Orleans visitors for decades. When do you use which term? Are they interchangeable? Does it even matter? The answer is…well…yes and no. Both are essential to Louisiana cooking and sometimes can be used in the same context, but they do have different […]

Harry’s Signature Cocktail List Harry’s Hurricane – A combination of light and dark rums, Tropicana Orange juice, pineapple & a splash of passion fruit. Big Easy – Made with Captain Morgan original spiced rum, Southern Comfort, Amaretto, Banana liqueur, Midori, pineapple & sour. Ultimate Margarita – Olmeca Altos Plata, Bauchant orange liqueur, fresh citrus juice and […]

Founded by Louis and Greg Saig, the original store had about 20 stools and a very limited raw bar menu. It was by chance that our first menu items were influenced by a couple fellas from Louisiana. These bold flavors and unique ingredients made a lasting impression on the development of the menu that you […]

Harry’s first opened it’s doors on June 24th, 1987. 30 Years ago this Saturday! “It’s really hard to believe 30 years have gone by. So many wonderful people from the start have contributed to the development and sustainability of Harry’s.” said Louis Saig, President of Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille. “This is a time to bring […]

Let’s Celebrate 30 years of being “Hooked on Harry’s!” This June 24th marks the day Harry’s first opened for business 30 years ago.  Harry’s began with the Grand Opening of the new festival shopping center, The Jacksonville Landing, located in the heart of downtown on the St. John River.  It was a day of celebration […]

There are some New Orleans signature dishes you can get anywhere. Many restaurants have some version of “Jambalaya”, and pretty much every sub shop can make a “Po’Boy.” And then, there is Étouffée… This one is for the dedicated purists, you don’t mess around with Étouffée unless you are serious about your Louisiana cuisine. This […]

New Orleans, NOLA, N’awlins, The Big Easy, The Crescent City – no matter what you prefer to call this historic and distinctive city, there is clearly something about it that charms tourists and locals alike. With its deep and diverse historical and cultural backgrounds, it’s no surprise that New Orleans lays claim to quite a […]