Harold's - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

One of a kind type of place. Angie, Scott, the food and the regulars are all the reasons I can’t wait to come back. Best Foie Gras I’ve ever had and best Venison I’ve ever had. Everything was amazing. I was in town for work, trying a new place just for fun, ate at the bar solo and had the best food and the best time. Thanks again, Angie and Scott! I will be back!

Best spot in Fort Myers hands down. Absolutely incredible experience!

This is by far my new favorite place!! Not only is the food exceptional and I mean exceptional... the staff is absolutely amazing!! They don't treat you like a guest... They treat you like family!! We had by far the best experience we have had in a long time! ❤️

I’ve ate at several high end restaurants over the years and none of them held a candle to Harold’s. To start off, the food was unlike anything I’ve had before with how different flavors were paired together and how unexpecting all the flavors just seemed to go together. Secondly the service was unbelievable. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and during our dinner the owner (chef) came to our table and asked us how our meal was going. It was such a kind simple gesture that you don’t see a lot nowadays with restaurants. And finally our server was curious why we were there that night and we told her it was our anniversary. So when our dessert was brought out they added a little candle to each dessert for us to celebrate. Just kind simple gestures like that leave a lasting impression and is the reason why my wife and I will be repeat customers. When you go to dinner you go for an experience and this was an unbelievable experience for us.

Great restaurant. The staff was on point and very attentive. The food was excellent and the presentation was detailed. We had a great experience and will go back.

Really good but I would expect nothing less what great place can't wait to go back well worth it

Impeccable service and meal. Off menu dessert items are where it's at.

Where do I begin! The outside appeal definitely doesn’t the inside, my significant and I celebrated our 9 year anniversary. Our server was Heather, if you have the ability to request her you will not be disappointed! We enjoyed speciality entrees since there are a few core entrees that never leave. Definitely expanded the palette in the best way! Beverages top tier as well, actually all of it was. I couldn’t have asked for a better dinner experience and look forward to coming here again, the atmosphere was the perfect date night. As a customer I would never want to be rushed in a restaurant setting and that was so relaxing and a breathe of fresh air. I wish I could put 100 stars!

Jeanie is the best server we've had in a very long time. She was friendly and attentive, and really made us feel special on our anniversary. Honest cocktails, (a great sazerac), personalized charcuterie board, great bolognese and the ahi tuna is almost indescribably delicious. Topped off with the espresso martini chocolate creme Brule was out of this world! Can't wait to visit again!

One of our absolute favorites! Great food and fantastic staff.

As you've heard, one of the best restaurants in SWFL. Service and food choices are incredible. Location is back of a strip mall, so use GPS for your first trip. Worth it.

Spent the evening here for our 25th anniversary dinner. Was told by friends that this was the place to go. We arrived and with plenty of tables open we were seated right next to a loud table of obnoxious people not being respectful of the restaurant. When our meals arrived the grouper was over cooked by what seemed by the heat lamp as it was dried out and lacked flavor. The service was fine and attentive. Overall this was a disappointing dinner for a special evening. In the end my wife was ready to go home and we just skipped dessert all together. Maybe you have to be local or over 75yrs to appreciate this restaurant.

Just moved to the area and some local friends took us here for dinner and we had a fantastic experience. Angie and Jay our servers were super efficient and helpful and the food was delicious! Highly recommend and we will be back! :)

Celebrated mother's day there and collectively for our group of 7, quite possibly could have been our best meal out ever! Highly recommened!

amazing food. very knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Perfect way to celebrate our 59th Wedding Anniversary! The food was excellent. The flavors subtle and creative. Our server was attentive, enjoyable, informative. One of the highlights of the evening was a visit to the table from the Chef. He gifted us with our choice of one of his delightful desserts. This Anniversary was truly well spent at Harold's.

WOW! Genuinely impressed! I love the style.. nice upscale restaurant yet not snobby about requests / changes. A truly down-to-earth place and very unique in many ways 😇 Our waitress was incredible (forgot her name, but short blonde hair lady) and she really knew how to accommodate well! Also sweet, personable, and still very professional 👌 The food was impeccable, the drinks exquisite, and the desserts... WOAHHHHHHHHHH! Must have! Save room for it because this place's desserts are insane! Above all else 👍👍👍👍

THREE thumbs up! From food to our excellent server Christine! It is a true culinary experience.

Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and the food was extraordinary. 5 star is not enough for this place. Just amazing!!

An absolute GRAND SLAM of a restaurant in Fort Myers, FL. It's been quite a few years since I went to Harold's for dinner, and safe to say it's only gotten better. The creativity chef has with the menu, paired with the attentive and friendly service team has my husband and I trying to find excuses to go back to Fort Myers to visit this restaurant. Not only was the food top-notch (every single dish was perfectly seasoned and balanced) but they were amazing with our toddler as well. If you're looking for a phenomenal fine dining experience, this is it!

Let first tell you I have never and I mean never provided a restaurant review. Sally and I have been to Harold's numerous times and have never received anything but wonderful food, tremendous service and one of the most unique owner/chefs you will ever meet. Do yourself a special favor and go to Harolds.

Finally made it in to try this place and food was fantastic.

We had dinner there last night. After reading reviews and hearing many talk about Harold’s we were very excited to try. I am not sure what we are missing. After reading rave reviews our experience was mediocre at best. As soon as we arrived we were seated immediately. Which was fantastic since the place was packed and there was no standing room or seats at the bar. We sat at table a bit too long before we were approached with a server. My dirty martini was just ok. Could have been a lot colder. The appetizer we got was amazing. A tenderloin of beef with wonderful flavor. The last end bite was very raw and too chewy but I was looking forward to the rest of the meal after those flavors. Soup needed salt and/or pepper which we had to ask for. My arugula salad was good. I had the halibut my husband the tuna. Both were underwhelming and lacked any flavor. Halibut with what was I believe a potato purée was just too much mush. I ate it all it was not terrible but not anything I would want again. My husband thought the tuna looked amazing and then said it was just okay. The 2 pieces of bread came I. An impressive display but again 2 room temp not great bread. We both had dessert. Key lime pie and crème brûlée. Same as the rest of dinner. In my opinion it just lacked flavor. The staff was kind but I felt like the serving of food was very abrupt All service lacked much time or personal attention. The restaurant was clean and filled with customers. I wish it had been a better experience. We love good food fancy or home cooking. We are happy to pay for a good Mel no matter the cost. As long as it is good and fresh. I have had worse meals for sure and I had very high hopes. But for a $00 meal I was disappointed. The chef did come out to check on us. I was in the restroom. But I don’t know that I would have said all this. I needed to absorb it and think about it. I definitely think it is worth trying. And there is a chance we will try again but I would have to be convinced. I WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO GIVE YOU ANOTHER SHOT MAYBE WHEN THE MENU CHANGES. THANK YOU.

What an amazing restaurant. Top notch service and food. We had the pleasure of sitting at the bar in front of the dessert chef and it was such an added treat. I wish I had taken photos of everything! We will be back.

What a fabulous find! Harold’s came highly recommended to us from close friends and did not disappoint. Let’s start with the service, Heather was amazing! Full of insight on the menu items and wine list, she walked us through all of it. She was pleasant and paid just the right amount of attention! Kudos! We split the arugula salad, my wife had the salmon and I feasted on the wagyu beef, both cooked to perfection and amazing! Harold stopped by to say “hello” and informed us that the dessert items were to die for, he wasn’t wrong. Strawberry shortcake for me, a nice slice of cheesecake for my bride. We left the place with full and happy stomach’s and a desire to return. With only a few weeks left before our trek north for the summer, we will find some friends and return once more! Harold and Heather, thank you both for the great experience and meal!

This is our go to place for date night. Whenever we get a chance to sneak out, just the two of us, we go to Harold’s. The people there are absolutely amazing, you couldn’t get a better experience. The food, 10 stars, we love it!

Harold’s restaurant in South Ft. Myers is exceptional. Excellent service, locally-sourced ingredients, expertly prepared and creatively presented. Service is friendly and attentive.

Professional servers make the dining a pleasure

The food is great, the service is great but the noise level overshadows those good things. Unless you go there alone or don't want to talk with dining partners reconsider.

If you have blood pressure problems, beware of the salty bread, some of the sauces, and the overdressed salads. The night we were there was so loud, it interfered with our enjoyment of the evening.

Angie our bartender & server was excellent 👌 very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. She prepared a perfect bourbon blackberry smash! Octopus appetizer was tender and tasty. Crab beignet was great. Crab bisque lacked flavor but texture was good with fresh crab. Prime Cowgirl steak was okay tasting but not as tender as it should be. Waygu tenderloin was great. Didn't like the crab carrot topping. Again, service outstanding, food pretty good. Nice atmosphere. Friendly place.

It's always a fantastic time with Harold and the gang. One for the 2 best places in all of Ft Myers. Don't miss out!

Great dinner, good service, amazing dessert. We will be coming back

Every course was Fabulously prepared! Top quality meats and seafood!

We had dinner at Harold’s for the first time and were thrilled with the experience. The service by Chris and others was excellent and the food was a culinary delight. Harold stopped by the table when he saw the expression on my face from one of my first bites. He expressed how happy it made him to see guests enjoying experience. I highly recommend for anyone to try it.

Great food. Limited seating. The menu is always changing so a lot of variety.

First class place, the filet of tenderloin and strip sirloin were wonderful. Service and atmosphere superb. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

My dinner at Harolds by far exceeded my expectations, but what really left a lasting impression was how well this team of people worked together. There was so much energy and positivity. Angie was so friendly and a was a great guide for my culinary experience. I’m not a foodie, but the scallops I had make me want to be one. I don't know how Harold was able to spend so much time with each guest and had time to cook this amazing food. It must have been this incredible staff. What a great place and atmosphere. Can’t wait to return.

Delicious from first bite to last.Harold comes out and checks on you during meal...great guy with great talent!

The overall theme of this review is the story of a restaurant trying but truly failing to be FAR more than they actually are. Location: It’s a strip mall, and not a nice one. Service: Wait staff is adequate, but nothing great. Valet parking at a strip mall feels a little pretentious and excessive. Greeting you at the door you have either a kid that looks about 17 without a clue who happened to be too busy checking Instagram to even notice that I’d walked in, or you have the young lady with the “please notice how hip, trendy, and individualistic I am” vibe. Neither seemed to actually have any particular skill at their job, and generally fumbled through the interaction. Menu: Once again, trying too hard to imitate their idea of a fine restaurant, but failing to execute an actual clear vision. Hey, if you’d like to see whatever random ingredients they think are trending at the moment slapped together, then you’ve found your restaurant. Food: Trendy ingredients used for the sake of using them. Execution, concept, and flavors lacking. Depending on what you order, you may find a top of the line ingredient sitting next to something that clearly came from a package. Gnocchi were inedible for example, which is a shame because the sauce was actually fairly good. Overall: Just not good. Is it truly terrible, no. Is it in any way good, no. Are they under the mistaken impression that they are a top tier restaurant, I’m sure they expect their first star any day now. If it were some random chain restaurant meal I’d say down for, they would have met expectations. Congratulations, you’re on-par with a Bonefish Grill…sadly probably not what you were hoping for though

I dined here tonight with my girlfriend for a valentines dinner and this place did not disappoint! We both agreed this was hands down the best experience we had at a restaurant ever. Food and service were both top notch. Harold and all the staff were incredibly nice!

Bone in Rib eye , was tuff and lots of fat. Table of 6 all agree. Asparagus were to tuff also. Rice pudding with sauce was delicious.

We were in from NJ and our Friends bragged about this wonderful place. Trust me it was not disappointing. Exceed expectations. I had the Veal chop which was amazing, cooked to perfection!! All the others meals were alo great

Incredible service and outstanding food. My husband said it was the best Salmon he has every had. My scallops were perfect. The cream of mushrooms soup exceptional. We sat at the bar...what a treat. Great interaction with all the wonderful staff. Topped it off with the Smore cheese cake...yum! Harold's a must...you won't be disappointed!

Went for my retirement celebration with friends and man did Harold and his team make it a great one! Place was packed and yet, we never felt forgotten or wanting for anything. Our servers Jay and Angie were spot on. The food was spectacular as always (love that the menu changes weekly). Top it off, Harold visited every table showing genuine care & concern for each of his guests. Such a fantastic gem in Fort Myers.

Truly a family dining experience. Beginning at the hostess stand, you can tell that this restaurant strives for personality and character. The waitress was incredible and fun, the chef even came to our table to see how we enjoyed our meal. Will recommend to friends and family

A truly 5-star experience. Being a foodie from NYC, it is especially gratifying to find a menu and kitchen that produces a delicious and outstanding dinner. Great service and a diverse menu makes for a great dining experience.

We’ve eaten at Harold’s many times. Harold Never disappoints!! Every item on the menu is outstanding!

We nominate Harold for a Michelin star! Our dining experience in Ft Myers was second to none! Have NEVER done this before, but loved it so much we went back the very next night. Phenomenal flavors layered with only the freshest farm to table ingredients. This dining experience is going to be very difficult to top. All the staff were so knowledgeable and ultra friendly. We are already trying to plan a return trip to Florida to go back to Harold’s!!

I love a locally owned treasures. Harold’s is a treasure everything was outstanding. Harold came out and made sure to chat with every table and express appreciation. I had scallops and they were delicious! Buffalo cauliflower is exceptional. This treasure is not to be missed! Well done. Same room for his world famous coconut cake!!

Great place. Not 5 star. Basics, Sancerre is a region, not a grape varietal. Sauvignon Blanc is a grape grown in Sancerre. Mashed potatoes need to be served warm at best, not cold. Way too much black pepper in the Bolognese, if this were red pepper could be a spicy chef, but no. Chef should taste things coming out of kitchen . It’s that simple!

It was a nice experience, food and service was amazing .

Best fine dining in the area! Heather was excellent and seemed so happy to serve us. They did was perfect. It was a treat to meet Harold in our way out. What’s great way to spend our 30th anniversary! Looking forward to dining at the chef’s bar next time.

Great experience. Both food and service were fantastic. Will definitely return.

Great service and food was spectacular

Harold has never disappointed. Great food, great service.

My wife and I have been here many times with friends and we’ve never been disappointed. We are already looking forward to our next visit

A little hard to find but when you do, it’s awesome! The menu is all in one paragraph, so it’s really hard to read. BUT the staff is super helpful and will take the time to explain the choices and answer questions. The food is excellent! We weren’t planning on eating but saw the ahi tuna and had to order it!! A new favorite place for us!!

Quality was perfect, also the service and the communication. Good wine know-how. It was a bit loud, but the restaurant was full, and talking is allowed ;-) Thank you for the excellent service! Overall: I could 110% recommend!

Above and beyond every time! Best restaurant in all of Fort Myers!

My husband and I have been to Harrolds plenty of times and are blown away every time. Tonight was extra special, we ate at the chefs bar. The food was wonderful as usual. But on the way out, our waitress stopped me to give me hug goodnight. I hope she reads this and knows how much it meant to me. It had been a really hard week and we were blessed with a night out kid free. My hug was the highlight of the night. It felt like a dinner with family and saying goodbye. Thank you for a lovely experience!

Harold's is a truly special place. I dined with my parents last night, our server was Chris. I know good service when I see it, and was surprised how seamless our meal was. We wined and dined for 2.5 hours and not one moment were we left wanting. High quality ingredients prepared and plated simply. An ever changing menu, which is the most impressive part of Harold's to me. A warm and friendly team, give it a shot you will be happy you did,

Was part of a murder mystery show here recently and the client/restaurant provided us with dinners to our cast. I just want to say hands down that was the most delicious food I think I have ever had! We were served 3 course meals in to go boxes and after just a little microwave time they were all devoured within minutes. Also, have to say watching the servers and the cooks manage the busy restaurant was incredible. It’s like a fine tuned machine. The cocktails looked amazing too!

This is what a 5 star restaurant should be, without the frills. The encrusted horseradish salmon is absolutely AMAZING! Thank you Harold, for sharing your cooking gift with the community! 🙏🏼😀

The location is interesting (strip mall) but that’s to be expected for Fort Myers. The food is OUTSTANDING though. Menu changes often. Chef and wait staff are incredible.

My wife and I went tonight for dinner. TR was an amazing server. Food was outstanding and menu is revolving so if you are a foodie this place is for you. Three pages of wines to choose from, outstanding service, amazing owner who actually cares about his patrons. Menu is creative with unexpected preparations and beautiful presentation. Our first visit was a winner. Ambiance is casual contemporary. This place is unbelievable and if you like Coopers Hawk they have lots of wines without the chaos and way better food and no club to join.We loved it so much my wife did a review on Yelp too. The owner and chef came out and spoke to us as he did to numerous tables making sure everyone was enjoying their meals. This place could easily be in Naples charging far more. If you like fine wines, unexpected and unique chef creations in an intimate, casual atmosphere this is for you. With menus changing constantly, you will never get bored and there will always be something new you want to try. It’s in an unassuming shopping center but be prepared to be amazed when you enter as it is a utopia for the adventurous diner and anyone who likes fine wine and decadent desserts. You will love it.

This was the best dining experience we have had in swfl. Went for my birthday, sat at the counter and a little happy birthday place card was at my seat waiting (nice touch!). It is fine dining without being stuffy or pompous. We had the octopus, duck breast, and salmon and all were equally fabulous. The chef came out to check how we liked the entrees! Service was so nice and attentive. Our server (didn’t catch her name but she is a fellow ginger) was so great with recommendations and a delight to chat with. My husband got a great rum old fashioned and I was able to try a new dairy free dessert they were testing out. Exceptional all around!

Very good food and great atmosphere!

It is a lovely restaurant. The host and owner were absolutely polite and charming. Everyone was dressed nice for this evening dinner. I was truly excited to eat here for the first time. However, things did not seem to go right. Although it was a classy place, and my waitress was really delightful. But, another waiter/bartender in the room was very loud. He was yelling across the room, his conformation of orders. It was little to be desired at first and soon became obnoxious. Actually offensive to his customers and to other customers near. Several people did look at him, shaking their heads. Also, his uniform was substandard. His clothes and shoes were stained from the day before working. I am surprised the owners allowed him to approach the customers' table dressed so dirty. Disrespectful. Therefore, a peaceful meal was not available that night. A waste of a lot of money. This waiter/bartender is not the kind that builds up a restaurant. He is the kind that destroys them...customers stop going there.

Best restaurant in Lee county and beyond!!! Awesome staff that know what customer service is and how to make you feel welcome. And best but not least, Harold.. He's an amazing chef and a wonderful person!

The BEST! Edit: Still the BEST, Harold is such a warm, kind and loving human being that it truly shows in his creations. If you don’t fall in love with the food/atmosphere/people at Harold’s, you need to check your temperature, this place is FIRE!

A sleeper first class gourmet dining spot

We had dinner last night (7/22) at Harolds. We haven’t been there since the restaurant was renovated. We made a reservation a week earlier. We arrived promptly for our reservation and were seated immediately. The restaurant was busy but there were several seats at the bar available - they filled up within about 45 minutes. The bar cannot be reserved but it is open for walk ins. We were seated in what is essentially the “new” side. It’s basically the bar area. We weren’t thrilled with the table but because we hadn’t been there in some time we thought we would give it a chance. The table was in the back corner, by a door to the outside. Twice it was opened, from the outside, by what we assume was someone looking for the front door. It was a little annoying. On the other side of our table was a high top - often what you see in bar areas. The bartender came from around the bar to take our drink order almost immediately and brought our drinks quickly. We were even less thrilled with the table (we assumed the bartender would be waiting on us) but we had settled in and decided not to say anything. A server came over to take our food order and answer any questions. The menu had so many delicious sounding items on it and we have always loved the food in the past so it was difficult to choose. We started with the Octopus and the Potstickers. Both were outstanding - especially the Octopus. For entrees I had the Scallops and my husband had the Veal. My scallops were beautifully cooked and the aioli complimented the dish perfectly. The veal was a beautiful chop and was perfectly cooked to order. It was delicious! The dessert was also really good. We don’t usually order desserts but I am glad we did. Overall it was a really nice dinner. I forgot how quickly they serve the food, so we were out of there in just over a hour - with 3 courses and a cocktail to start. Keep that in mind if you are looking for a leisurely dinner. The only real downside was the table location. I wish we had been told our table was in a corner of the bar area. They really shouldn’t sit a reservation in the bar area, and especially at that table. I could see using that area for larger parties (and there was a large party in our section) or even parties of 4, or a last minute walk in/reservation. A restaurant of this caliber shouldn’t be sitting couples in the bar area - especially on a Sat eve. I didn’t expect a quiet romantic evening but I wasn’t expecting to be seated in the bar area when I made reservations a week earlier. We should have been told our reservation was in the bar area but I am guessing by the size of the restaurant they do not preassign tables. I wished we would’ve asked for a different table but now we know for next time - and there will be a next time.

Very nice very professional very good

Fantastic restaurant! We have been several times and always a great experience. Food, service and cocktails are always top notch. The wine dinners are off the charts. The owner Harold always remembers us and stops by our table and chats for a few minutes. We will be back soon.

An exquisite restaurant experience. From the fine wine to the decadent cuisine you can’t ask for a more perfect evening out. Low lit romantic atmosphere. Excellence in service from the well trained staff who gives you a high end experience from start to finish. The drinks are well crafted with thoughtful curation. The pairings are very well organized with thought in every plate. The specials were extremely delicious and left me craving another visit. You can tell this restaurant knows what it’s doing from the back of the house all the way up to the front. Thoroughly impressed from the customer service over the phone all the way through to the final goodbye. Can’t wait to get back and try some other dishes.

Excellent food and service. Room is dark but sound level is fine

I had a fantastic experience at Harolds restaurant. Chris, our waiter, provided exceptional service and offered excellent recommendations. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was delightful.

My husband and I went to Harold's for the first time tonight. We read that the bar was the best place to sit. They took amazing care of us. Everyone is there to help you. So you don't have to wait for your server to come around. The cocktails were fabulous! The appetizers were so good we wanted to order more! The soup was amazing! Our entrees were so good 👍 Then, Scott made us a special desert just for us. Amazing! We were blown away! What an experience!

Best restaurant experience in Lee County. The food is unique and delicious & the service is stellar. Highly recommend.

I ate here like 5 years ago and I still recommend this place 24/7 to anyone who ask where they should eat! I’m due to return ☺️!

Service was good, food was great, Very Pleasant atmosphere however the location for such a high priced and high end restaurant is inappropriate and disappointing. It's in a crowded somewhat rundown strip mall with limited parking next to what appears to be a gambling arcade.

Visited for the first time celebrating a birthday. Two of us had the tuna and the third had a filet. All of us agreed the food was exceptional. One comment was it was the best meal he's had in Fort Myers.

Delicious cuisine and cool ambiance. Sitting at the bar with Angie & Jay serving us was terrific.

Food good but overpriced. Restaurant is very noisy