The Harrison

Have been to The Harrison a few times, for brunch and dinner. Came last night with the family for a night out. To start, we shared the gnocchi with duck confit which was small but expertly prepared with tiny pillowy gnocchi and delectable seemingly pulled duck. The grilled octopus– delicious, tender, seasoned nicely, the roasted carrots– nicely done but nothing special and the evening’s special, pork and pistachio served with toast points and some kind of veggie compote was a little bit strange in texture and the flavor pairing wasn’t my favorite, not sweet enough to balance it the salt, just clunky and awkward.
For dinner I had the wonderful skate, an almost scallop textured fish, which was served on top of a bed of arugula-​like-​greens. Two people ordered to roasted chicken which was very well prepared, great seasoning, tender, on top of a generous portion of mashed potatoes and spinach I believe, and two ordered the liver, which they found to be a little well done. For dessert, the smores option was incredible.
Attentive wait staff and helpful hosts, nice bar, great wine. All in all, a solid, only somewhat pricey, tribeca staple. Nothing extraordinary or overly special, but certainly a respectable dinner stop.

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the Harrison. Our server was friendly, prompt and attentive. The atmosphere was warm (but a little cold temperature-​wise). Beignets were crispy and fluffy but could have used more sugar. The orecchiette with beans and broccoli rabe was al dente and seasoned perfectly. The duck terrine was pretty with the layers of fruit and meat — duck, bacon, figs, etc. It came with warm crusty bread and an apple curry chutney which unexpectedly paired well with the terrine. I also enjoyed my cobb salad but found the bacon and blue cheese to be a little too salty so I picked them out. I enjoyed my meal with a decaf coffee which was actually very good. I will be back!

This place was pretty good, and I would have given it a slightly higher rating, but I thought it was a little pricey for a fairly casual restaurant with good food (but not amazing) — it probably deserves 3.5 stars. Started out with the potato gnocci with duck, it was good, could have used a little more duck (especially since it cost $ 15). Wife had the gazpacho, which she liked. The skate was very good, and the corn it came with tasted very fresh. I would definitely consider going back.

I went there for their restaurant week lunch with the work team.
The food was decent, but service was painfully slow. The atmosphere is great though — it has great décor and servers were cordial — just really slow.
We were about 10 people and it took us 2 HOURS to finish our 3 course meal — we waited 30 mins between ordering dessert and actually getting it (and they forgot one).
Overall — food is decent — the steak was good but just plopped on a plate of fries which looked a bit sad. Dessert was really good though — too bad it too so damn long.

PROS: Nice décor, casual atmosphere both indoors and outdoors, cordial service, moderate price for brunch, food in large portions.
CONS: Mediocre food overall, no dipping sauce or any house special sauce offered (for french fries), mussels too small, dessert ingredients not fresh at all that even made us wonder if they were frozen or canned.

The perfect, perfect night! Amazing service, amazing atmosphere, and amazing meal. We didn’t have a reservation but they we’re able to accommodate us with a table by the open window.
We shared the burrata, octopus, shaved spring vegetable salad, and braised short rib. All we’re fabulous. We then had the doughnuts, banana tart, and s’mores sundae. I wish I had more of the doughnuts this morning for breakfast!
Thank you, The Harrison, for a memorable night!

I had the poached eggs which were pretty standard and nothing special. There’s outdoor seating and tons of space to have brunch here.
Not much else to say, everything was pretty mediocre.

Wow. My sister picked this place for a family get together and it was perfect on every level.
I started with the Spicy Pineapple Margarita which was served up with salt and lime zest on the rim, so so good.
Then had the pan fried gnocci with duck confit and mushrooms, small portion but the taste was flawless and balanced so well.
For my main I had the lamb neck osso bucco which, you guessed it, was incredible.
For dessert, which I rarely eat but needed to try, I got the coconut and lime custard thing which was basically a key lime pie but done in such a creative and extra tasty fashion, with a side of some kind of sorbet.
I haven’t had a start to finish meal this good in quite some time, plus the wait staff was super attentive to our large party.

With the arrival of another season of Restaurant Week, I was more than happy to use it as an excuse to visit The Harrison, Chef Jimmy Bradley’s long-​celebrated TriBeCa restaurant. The timing with several friends worked out for a weekend lunch, which can accurately be deemed «brunch», and on the set day, the four of us arrived to a bustling, sunlit venue. We were greeted by the hostess and led to our seats near the entrance. Menus and waters were all quickly taken care of, and we spent a few minutes finalizing our decisions for our meal.
A special note should be made about how The Harrison put together their Restaurant Week menu. Instead of halfheartedly producing dishes with a variety of low-​cost ingredients for the few weeks, they featured dishes from their actual brunch and dinner menus. Even for lunch, their offerings were generous; the starters, main courses, and dessert gave all us a difficult time when we tried to finalize our orders.
To begin, I had the Orecchiette Fagioli, a generously-​sized appetizer portion of pasta with a handful of cremini mushrooms, sliced scallion, and spinach stalks. While the pasta sounded delicious on paper, the execution didn’t carry all the way through. The cream sauce was a little too heavy for my liking, and the use of chopped spinach stalks was similarly perplexing. As a whole, though, the flavors were balanced and savory, and the orecchiette was cooked to a good chew.
We had more success with our entrees, for which my friend and I decided to split the Poached Eggs and the Grilled Cheeseburger. The eggs, which should have been titled as Eggs Benedict, were served on toasted english muffin halves, sautéed spinach leaves, and diced chorizo; it was finished off with a cayenne-​dusted hollandaise. The eggs were perfectly poached, and the spicy, smoky edge of flavor from the chorizo was the perfect bite to complement the plate. The Grilled Cheeseburger was just as satisfactory, if not more so. The beef patty is served with a «special sauce» and crisp onions between two english muffin halves and accompanied by a pile of kettle-​cooked chips. The beef was full of flavor, juicy, and grilled to a perfect medium; with the sauce, which bore resemblance to a spiced Thousand Island dressing (in my opinion), and the crunch from the fried onions, it was clear why this dish had received so much acclaim.
And, of course, no meal is complete without dessert. The four of us made sure not to overlap on dessert orders, and we wound up doing more of a dessert sampling. The Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich will delight most lovers of sweets; the sazarac caramel, pecans, and oat ice cream are almost over-​the-​top when sandwiched between layers of brownie. The Caramelized Banana Tart, accompanied by malted cream and a pretzel shell, was an elegantly presented dessert that featured a ring of perfectly caramelized banana slices. My favorite was the Lemon Bar, a pedestrian dessert that paired a tart, light lemon bar with guanabana sorbet and macerated grapefruit and oranges covered in a raspberry syrup.
In hindsight, I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised by how well our meal turned out to be. The ambiance on a Saturday was bustling and bright, and service was on point throughout as well. The food, despite the fact that it was Restaurant Week, appeared to give an accurate and positive representation of what the kitchen offers on a daily basis. It’s with certainty that I can say The Harrison is worth the trip, regardless of when or what occasion; a restaurant that maintains such quality in any situation is quite the gem in NYC.

I’ve been to quite a few NYC Restaurant Week locales over the past few years. Sometimes, the food wasn’t as good as I was hoping for. Sometimes, the food was delicious but the portion sizes were a little too small to be truly satiating. The Harrison, however, provided a Restaurant Week lunch menu that was delicious and perfectly filling. Much to the amusement of my usual R.W. dining cohorts, Lori L. and Hilary P., I was a member of the Clean Plate Club by the end of our meal.
The three of us plus the beau met for a 12:30 Sunday brunch. Located among the trendy cobblestone streets of TriBeCa, we weaved between gorgeous families and their equality gorgeous babies and groups of «Sex & the City”-esque ladies to our cozy table. The interior was bright, sun shining down Greenwich Street, sparking through the windows. Our waiter was kind, not showing any sign of aggravation that it took us a few minutes to decide on our menu items as one of us had some personal roommate gossip to share pre-​meal. (Heh.)
Their lunch menu (taken from their brunch menu) for this particular Restaurant Week was an absolutely bang for your buck: Pick one dish from the «Small Plates» section, another from the «Large Plates» section, and a dessert. I ordered the Toasted Couscous and Farro with fresh mozzarella, chili, mint, and vegetables for my small plate, the Pork Banh Mi with house-​made potato chips for my large plate, and the Caramelized Banana Tart with malt cream and pretzel crust. The couscous and farro had extremely well-​balanced flavors and textures: salty, citrusy, sweet, minty, peppery, chewy, crunchy, fresh… I could go on! The Pork Banh Mi was the relative disappointment compared to everything else I tried; any Banh Mi I’ve ever had has been chock full of vegetables, meats (if applicable), cilantro, and sauce. There was more bread than filling in this case. Though absolutely delicious, undoubtedly, I wish it was a bit more stuffed. The house-​made chips were delicious and crisp, with that perfectly light oil and slightly burnt flavor that is the result of a perfect fry in the oil. The banana tart, once again, hit a variety of flavor notes and textures to keep me constantly surprised with each bite: salty, sweet, smoky, smooth, mellow, and crunchy.
My dining partners all got amazing meals as well; we happen to all get dishes that were relatively easy to share amongst us all. I got to try some of Hilary’s potato latkes with smoked salmon, some of Lori’s Orecchiette Fagioli, and some of Adam’s Grilled Cheeseburger with crispy onions. We all got to indulge in bites of each other’s desserts, and we all got something different. Lori went fruity with the Lemon Bar with raspberries and sorbet, Hilary went classic with a brownie ice cream sandwich with caramel sauce, and Adam went unique with a Bourbon Butterscotch Budino with espresso granita.
I’ve had decent Restaurant Week meals before. I’ve had great Restaurant Week meals before. As I type this, I can say with no hesitation that this is the best Restaurant Week meal I’ve had. It’s the only restaurant where I thought, «I’d come back another time.»

A solid –star place for dinner!
Overall the food was good, although some dishes were a bit too salty.
–Bread — good chew and came with sea salt and olive oil
–Steak tartare — well seasoned, but whoever was sprinkling the salt to finish it off on top went a bit heavy handed, also loved the crispy homemade chips
–Scallops — the sauce and sear was good, but the scallops themselves could have been fresher, and also too much salt over the top
–Olives — these were horrible — pitted and old, they should just take this off their menu
–Pork chop — cooked perfectly and very tender, did not like the beans though
–Steak — a huge portion also cooked perfectly
–Coconut custard pie — surprisingly delicious, great crust with a light cream and mango sorbet — yum!
Our server was really nice, but one of the bussers had tunnel vision on putting down the dishes, and forgot we were people. He would just rearrange all our stuff around on the table so he could get the dishes down as quick as possible. And it took away from the experience with the busser just dropping the dishes instead of the server coming by.
Overall, the food is 4 stars with room for improvement, and they can definitely improve the busser we had.

after checking out several places on greenwich st for brunch, our tummies could no longer wait and we decided on harrison! we walked in, asked for a party of 3 and got seated immediately on a busy sunday afternoon~ whew!
first impression of the menu… i was not impressed– choices looked simple, easy to understand (that’s a plus actually lol), and minimalistic. mmmkay no biggie~ after some contemplation between the omelette and sunny side up eggs with sausage, i decided on the sunny eggs and home-​made sausage.
i wasn’t expecting much. but whoooa! after i had my first bite, i dived down for another in disbelief how delicious and outstanding this simple ordinary dish is! the eggs and sausage patties were pre seasoned and served on top of gruyère polenta. the polenta did not have a presence on its own but complimented the eggs and sausage quite well. it carried the light fragrance of cheese which made the dish extra appetizing! the portion was not huge but it was just right to for our sunday rush.
even though, harrison isn’t on top of my list of spots to eat. i would love to give it another try! i mean just look at its stand on Unilocal!harrison did receive a decent amount of praises. i think it really says something when a restaurant is able to make something so plain and regular into something extraordinary and memorable! in my opinion, they deserve more attention that they’re credited it for!

This place is a neighborhood gem. I found The Harrison by way of BlackBoard Eats, who offered a 30% off special. The décor is warm and elegant– as you’d expect in Tribecca. Came with bf for a Saturday dinner around 9:30 — the place was still packed (but naturally cleared up as we paid the bill). A private dining room is also available downstairs, and looks equally as intimate and classy.
The service is totally awesome. We had the sweetest waiter who played an entertaining game with us. We were often between two apps and entrees, so he surprised us by bringing his choice on what was best between the two. He also kindly gave us one dessert for free as one we were also torn when it come to deciding on a dolce.
Onto the food and drink. Bf had two stone IPAs, and I had a surprisingly less dry, medium body sav blanc (not from Sancerre, maybe that’s why it was a bit fruiter). We had standard baguette slices with good EVOO to start, followed by the grilled octopus (perfectly cooked, not chewy, and nicely charred) with homemade harissa (great spice!) and a sweet potato falafel (THE BOMB). This dish was really spot-​on. (We were debating on the gnocchi with hen of the woods– yum!- as option 2)
As for our mains, BF had the lamb chop. It was a hefty, fatty, nice cut of meat, but, we agreed that the spice that rimmed it was a bit. underwhelming? Numbing? The side of cheesy white beans were a delight though — a much healthier version of Mac and Cheese.
I was deciding between the trout and chicken for my main, and our waiter opted to give me the chicken. Roasted chicken is always an amazing homey dish, and when done right, can be down right artisan. I got a big hunk of chicken breast/​thigh on the bone, and I have to admit– it was a bit… under seasoned/​salted and little less tender than I’d like? I think Apiary has the best chicken (have yet to try Perla or Nomad), but this was still pretty good. The chicken came on a bed of really nice potato purée, spinach, balsamic, and meyer lemon (yum!)
For dessert, we got both the coconut custard pie (good, a little hollow, nicely tart and limey, with a hard crust and well paired citrus sorbet), and the homemade brownie sandwich with salted pecans, vanilla ice cream, a play on the classic salty/​sweet taste. The brownie sandwich was not overly moist, so just take note.
All in all, a great dining experience and I would return with a BBE discount (or otherwise). I have to say– I was more wowed with our service versus our every bite but that’s ok by me! Apparently most of the patrons are those that live in the area.
$ 40 per person post discount.

I was originally in the area scoping out a possible event space. We left the place a little disappointed and then just happened to pass by the Harrison on our way to the train station. My colleague was familiar with the Harrison and knew that they had a private room, so we decided to just go with it. Ain’t nobody got time to be trekking to Tribeca to check out restaurants.
The events coordinator was pleasant. She knew I had a budget (these days, who doesn’t, amirite?) and worked with me. They don’t have a drink package, which was a bummer but I was happy with the final bill.
When we first arrived, I don’t believe the staff was ready for us. We had a few things to set-​up and they kept us waiting. We were finally allowed downstairs. The bathroom and coat check are also downstairs, which was great. There is a waiting area with some end tables and a couch (I think) right before you get to the private room. The room itself is lovely. I am told it can be set-​up for a dinner reception but for our event the space was cleared out, except for a few chairs and a table for the cheese and antipasto. There is no bar in the room. The servers take your drink order. The wine is in the room but everything else, like beer and hard alcohol, they get from the adjacent kitchen.
Once our guests started to arrive it was a little disorganized, mainly because the servers were also acting as bartenders and checking coats but they quickly worked out the kinks and were amazing afterwards.
Besides the cheese and antipasto, we had passed food: cubano bites, steak tartare on homemade chips, crab cakes, spring rolls, and two others. All delicious and passed continuously for 2 hours.
All in all a great event.
**These are strictly my views and observations**

This was one of the most relaxing, satisfying and delicious lunches I’ve had in awhile.
Hopefully this place was just this empty due it being the Friday after Christmas. Better for me though, as the food was way better than several of the hotspots with hour plus waits for no reason.
Upon entering, I was a little worried that I was making a mistake seeing that we were literally the only people in the entire place. Seriously — literally not one other soul dining here. There aren’t a ton of choices on the lunch menu, but everything we got was outstanding:
— Cous Cous & Farro Salad ($ 12)
This was one of the things the waitress mentioned when we asked her for recommendations — she said it was voted as one of the healthiest salads in Tribeca or something like that. Usually I would never imagine ordering salad, but in retrospect after seeing how heavy all of the rest of the stuff was, I am very glad we started with this. Not only was it healthy, but it was really delicious too. There were little balls of fresh mozzarella, along with mint and assorted vegetables to go with the great cous cous. This is a great choice to start.
— Crispy Hake Sandwich ($ 14)
Now, on to the good stuff. After that healthy start, we were in for pure beige and delicious fried stuff. This sandwich, served on a potato bun, is an awesome choice. There is an extremely thick fried filet of hake, with some great tartar sauce on the bottom bun. The hake was so crispy on the outside, and so incredibly soft and moist on the inside. It is served with chips (actual chips, not like fries when you think of fish & chips), which are for once, so good. Usually when I see a place serving potato chips with a sandwich, it’s just a matter of guessing which brand of potato chips they lazily got from a supermarket and poured from the bag onto the plate. Not here though — these were super thick cut, housemade chips, and were piping hot and crispy. You definitely won’t be able to eat just one.
— Grilled Cheeseburger ($ 17)
The waitress also mentioned this was voted one of the best burgers in NYC, and I can really see why. This was another excellent choice, even if you are a burger purist that believes that a burger on an English Muffin isn’t a real burger. The meat was seasoned well, it was cooked to a perfect temperature, and the special sauce gave it just the right amount of extra flavor, without making it too overwhelming. The English Muffin also is a really good choice, as it stood up well against the very juicy patty. This one is also accompanied by those excellent housemade potato chips.
— Schmaltz Fries ($ 8)
These were really incredible, and are up there with some of the best fries I’ve ever had. They are incredibly crispy, and they come with an awesome malt aioli that just makes them even more addictive than they already are. It’s a shame these are so good and are a requirement to order here, because the housemade potato chips that come with the sandwiches are already so good, so you will feel pretty overwhelmed after having the chips along with this huge side of fries. But you will not regret it.
— Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich ($ 10)
In desperate need of some sweet after all that fried, delicious savory goodness, this was a perfect way to end the meal. Not what I expected, since you can’t pick it up like an ice cream sandwich, this was still a really great, delicious dessert. There is a dense brownie on the bottom, topped by two scoops of incredibly dense Oat Ice Cream, followed by another one of those delicious brownies. There is caramel drizzled around the plate, as well as crushed pecans. Get a bite of everything together, and you will end the meal very happy and satisfied.
Perhaps owing to the fact that we were the only people in the place, the service was perfect. The décor inside is classy and has a nice, homey feeling. I would definitely love to return to try the Cuban Sandwich, or maybe stop by to try out the dinner menu after seeing how excellent the lunch here is.

I definitely am a fan of The Harrison. My wife and I went to a bon voyage dinner in November for a friend who has since moved to Italy with her boyfriend. We arrived early and had a cocktail at a small corner table near the bar. I had The Gentleman: house infused Pear Cider Rum, Bourbon, Pear Purée. My wife had a Kentucky Dew Drop: Bourbon, Velvet Falernum, Orange Liqueur. Both were $ 14. It has taken awhile, but I am now used to paying as much for a drink as for an appetizer. Both were very good.
My entrée was a knockout: Sautéed Calves Liver with bacon-​onion torta, chard, and sherry vinegar sauce ($ 24). The real surprise here was the thick cut of the liver and the interplay among the metallic organ meat, rich fat, and acidity of the vinegar. My wife had the Roasted Brook Trout with hummus, fennel-​coriander relish, soft herb salad ($ 27). I had a couple of bites and liked it a lot even though I am not a fresh water fish fan.
The table split a few appetizers. The Grilled Octopus ($ 14) and Charred Beet Salad ($ 14) were standouts.
The wine list had some interesting and reasonably-​priced selections. We were drinking Riojas and Primitivos.
Service was just OK. Based on other reviews, I think this is where The Harrison falls short. Too many dishes were brought to the table by runners who put the plates on the table without finesse, including pushing dishes aside to make room. I do not like that. This, however, did not diminish the excellent meal and very good time we had sending our friend off to Europe for her second act.
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Hey, I enjoy a good weekend brunch just as much as the next New Yorker. However, when it comes to finding a place with good food, good service, and little to no wait, it just gives me such an anxiety when the week is winding down I have to think about tackling the weekend brunch choice dilemma. (Yes, I know this is totally a #fwp and #nycproblem) Blah.
Luckily for me and some friends, our original choice in Tribeca did not pan out because we didn’t make a reservation prior to the weekend… totally our fault… but I totally prefer playing «brunch roulette» and finding some place new. As things started to look bleak for our grumbling appetites, we came across The Harrison. I’ve heard some great things about this place and have passed it countless times while walking my dog, but I finally tried it for the first time just a few weeks ago. It is truly a beautiful restaurant, and when it is nice out, there is also ample outdoor seating.
What we loved about The Harrison is that although most tables were filled, we were still seated promptly, even without a reservation– what a rare find when on the hunt for a weekend brunch! The space is elegant, spacious, and classy without being pretentious. Our server promptly came over and asked us our orders and drinks.
When mine and my friend’s homemade sausage and sunny side up eggs came out, I was beyond estatic. I loveeeeeee eggs and was craving something other than the run of the mill Eggs Benedict. The creamy gruyère polenta melted nicely with the sunny side up eggs and tasted great with the home made sausage. Both she and I enjoyed our egg dishes… and to be honest, I’m not really one to clean my plate and I successfully cleared it. Her boyfriend ordered a Grilled Pork Cubano, which he also devoured quite quickly. We all enjoyed each of our dishes and we finished or meal almost as quickly as it took for our food to come out. It was overall a very pleasant experience here because of the delicious food, hassle free wait for a table, and stellar service. It goes without saying that we will return here soon to try out some of the other dishes and possibly happy hour!

Talk about crave-​worthy cocktails!
My friends and I headed to The Harrison for dinner and drinks during our NYC weekend and boy am I glad we did. I started off with the special cocktail of the evening — sloe gin with muddled strawberries and lime. Seriously like juice. I could definitely get in trouble with these babies. Because of that (and the fact that I drank the first entirely too fast), I switched to the Hermit Bill Lacey after one. The HBL (yes, I nicknamed it) was a crisp and refreshing concoction of cucumber, vodka, ginger and spicy bitters. I could totally drink those all night. For anyone who’s not a lover of sweet cocktails, you’ve gotta try it. Just trust.
For my meal I went with the yellowtail crudo app, which was flawless, and the asparagus without the hollandaise sauce. The crudo is small, and I wouldn’t recommend ordering it to share. Luckily, I ordered it just for me and couldn’t have been happier with my choice. As for the asparagus, theirs was slightly grilled and incredibly delicious. Perfect.
Our server was fantastic; totally on top of everything and personable without being invasive. The ideal spot for a classy evening out on the town. Overall a total five-​star experience.

My cousin has been raving about Tribeca’s The Harrison. I had to try it and see what all the fuss is about.
I had: corn and shrimp fritters, schmaltz fries, pork tenderloin, and the brownie sandwich.
Everything was good, no complaints… just nothing particularly memorable.

Restaurant week 2012.
For starters, the pink prosecco lemonade was a nice surprise. Sweet and bubbly! My husband had the red sangria which started out tasting good but with sooo many ice cubes got very watery quickly (no fruits mind you).
There seemed to be lots of good options on the menu for RW. We started out with the lobster corn bisque. creamy, thick, tasty. Renje G. had the pork belly salad I believe. Another good choice. Dinner seemed like a slight letdown. We ordered a pulled pork dish with corn salsa mix and BBQ chicken dish. They both came with beautiful presentations and in large portions. However they were both just alright, no big party in our mouths.
The famous Schmaltz fries with malt aioli sounded great as a side, but they weren’t all that either. Tasted very fatty, not as tasty you would expect with the duck fat. It’s really the Aioli dip they came with that lifted them up. Now THAT was good!
Dessert was also not the star of the show. I was not a fan of caramel tart. It was freaking hard to dig in with a spoon. For me, the toffee/​caramel didn’t work well with the dark chocolate and sea salts. I ate two spoonfuls before giving up. The peach melba was pretty standard.
Overall, the only winners for RW were the appetizers. Still you can’t fully judge a place by their RW menu. I’m still tempted to go back for the regular menu for apps, seafood dish and their cocktails. Food not mind blowing but their cozy and homey atmosphere kinda made up for it. They had a large bright room with well spaced out tables. Service was also good and attentive.