Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

What Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille does

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille is a privately held, family-owned full-service restaurant chain founded in June 1987 in Jacksonville, Florida. The company operates five dine-in restaurants across North and Central Florida — Jacksonville (corporate home office at 9995 Gate Parkway North), Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, Lakeland, and Tallahassee — each anchored in a historic downtown building (1885 Marion Block, 1887 Opera House, Munn Park, Kleman Plaza, Jacksonville Landing waterfront). The chain's core product is sit-down Cajun, Creole, and Southern cuisine with a full bar (beer, wine, liquor, and signature cocktails such as Bourbon Berry Breeze and Harry's Hurricane), grounded in a recipe library that traces to two founding cooks from Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp Creole, Red Beans and Rice with Sausage). Recurring seasonal menus ("Mardi Gras Parade of Flavors," "Summertime Flavors," "Holidays at Harry's") drive repeat engagement.

The business operates a multi-channel revenue model. Primary revenue comes from dine-in food and beverage sales across the five locations, supplemented by in-house phone-order takeout, third-party delivery via DoorDash and UberEats, an in-house catering business (Perfect Bundles, Party Pans, custom menus, $100 minimum delivery), and non-expiring physical/e-gift cards sold through a securedtree e-commerce storefront. Adjacent revenue includes the "Raving Fans" loyalty program (birthday/anniversary $10 discounts via Constant Contact email), happy hour pricing (Mon–Sun 2–7pm, $4 drafts, $6 wine and house cocktails), "Fat Tuesday" all-day happy hour, and private event rentals such as The Wakeman Room in Lakeland. Pricing is per-transaction with entree bands of $16.49–$32.99, appetizers $12.99–$15.99, and desserts $8.99–$9.99.

Go-to-market is predominantly direct-to-consumer across general public/diners, with secondary segments in college/university communities (Tallahassee near FSU), corporate event planners, and private-party hosts. Customer-acquisition channels include organic social, blog content marketing on New Orleans food culture, Constant Contact email, happy hour promotions, gift card giveaways, and an annual charitable partnership with Feeding Florida. The company is led by co-founder and President Louis ("Louie") Saig alongside co-founder Greg Saig and partner Jesse Jabot; ownership is private with no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

Legal name

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

Website

https://hookedonharrys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille is a privately held, family-owned full-service Cajun, Creole, and Southern seafood restaurant chain operating five Florida locations (Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, Lakeland, Tallahassee), serving general public diners, corporate event clients, and delivery/catering customers since 1987.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurants
• Cajun Creole cuisine
• Full-service restaurants
• Seafood restaurant chain
• Off-premise catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Food and Beverage Sales: Full-service restaurant offering Cajun, Creole, and Southern cuisine with full bar service including beer, wine, liquor and signature cocktails. Main revenue driver across five Florida locations.
2. Third-Party Delivery: Delivery services through DoorDash and UberEats partnerships. Orders prepared by Harry's and delivered by third-party drivers.
3. Catering Services: Large-party catering with 24-hour advance notice. Offers party pans, perfect bundles, and custom catering for events including office gatherings, weddings, and celebrations. Minimum $100 for delivery.
4. Gift Cards: Physical and e-gift cards with periodic promotions such as Buy $100 Get $30 Free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille operates a multi-location, full-service casual dining restaurant chain in Florida serving Cajun, Creole, and Southern-influenced seafood and American fare. The business offers dine-in restaurant service, a full bar program, off-premise catering for events, takeout and delivery, and gift card sales, with operations anchored by long-standing locations in Tallahassee and additional Florida markets.

Product overview

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille is a multi-location New Orleans-style seafood restaurant chain with six Florida locations (Jacksonville home office, Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, Lakeland, and Tallahassee). Founded in 1987, the restaurant offers a unified dining experience centered on Cajun, Creole, and Southern cuisine alongside full bar service featuring signature cocktails. The core products include dine-in restaurant service with seasonal rotating menus (Mardi Gras Parade of Flavors, Summertime Flavors, Holiday Features), Harry's Catering for large-party events with Perfect Bundles and Party Pans options, Harry's Gift Cards (physical and e-gift cards), the Raving Fans loyalty program offering birthday/anniversary discounts, third-party delivery through DoorDash and UberEats, and The Wakeman Room private event space in Lakeland. The restaurant's menu features signature dishes like Redfish Alexandria, Shrimp & Scallop Evangeline, Gumbo, Étouffée, and Jambalaya alongside signature cocktails including Bourbon Berry Breeze and Harry's Hurricane.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-in Restaurant Service Full-service sit-down dining offering Cajun, Creole, and Southern-style seafood and American dishes at multiple Florida restaurant locations for individual guests and groups.
• Bar and Beverage Program Full bar service featuring New Orleans-style and signature cocktails, wines, beers, and a happy hour offering available to dine-in guests at all locations.
• Off-Premise Catering Catering services delivering Cajun/Creole menus and bar packages for private events, corporate functions, and celebrations served at customer-chosen venues.
• Takeout and Delivery Order-ahead takeout and third-party delivery of the full menu for off-premises consumption by individual customers.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital gift cards redeemable for dine-in, takeout, or catering purchases across all Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille locations.
• Private Dining and Events Reservation-based private dining rooms and event hosting within restaurant locations for group occasions and celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37+ years of continuous operation since founding in June 1987
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery partnership enabling customers to order Harry's menu items for delivery. Available at all five Florida locations. Orders are prepared by Harry's staff and delivered by DoorDash drivers. Partnership enables expanded customer reach and delivery convenience.
• UberEatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery and pickup partnership. Available at all five Florida locations including Gainesville, Ocala, Lakeland, and Tallahassee. Both delivery and pickup options offered through the platform.
• eZ CaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline catering ordering platform partnership. Enables customers to place catering orders for select locations through eZ Cater website. Available for Gainesville and Ocala locations with links provided on Harry's catering page.
• Feeding FloridaminorOthersAnnual charitable partnership for fighting hunger in Florida. Harry's participates in donation campaigns supporting Feeding Florida's mission to ensure food reaches families in need.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Boiling Crab: Cajun/Asian seafood boil concept focused on casual seafood in a fun, full-service environment. Competes for Cajun seafood-seeking diners, particularly younger demographics adjacent to Harry's core market.

Regional players

• Duval's Fresh Local Seafood: Florida-based (Jacksonville) full-service seafood restaurant with similar regional positioning, fresh-seafood focus, and full bar. Direct head-to-head competitor in Harry's home market.
• Columbia Restaurant: Florida-based, family-owned Spanish/Cuban full-service restaurant dating to 1905 with multiple Tampa-area locations. Comparable in heritage, family ownership, full bar, banquet/catering operations, and historic-building settings across Florida.

Direct peers

• Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen: Pappadeaux is a Cajun/Creole seafood-focused full-service restaurant chain with comparable menu architecture (gumbo, étouffée, blackened fish, signature cocktails). Direct competitive overlap with Harry's on cuisine, service model, and price point.
• Pappasito's Cantina: Sibling concept under Pappas Restaurants offering full-service Tex-Mex/Southern-casual dining with strong bar programs and large-format event/banquet capability. Comparable to Harry's in service intensity, group/event focus, and Florida/Southeast expansion potential.

Broad incumbents

• Bonefish Grill: Polished-casual seafood concept (owned by Darden/formerly Bloomin' Brands) competing in the same Florida casual-dining segment with comparable check averages and bar programs. Broader scale and marketing budget create competitive pressure on Harry's.
• Landry's Seafood House: National full-service seafood chain owned by Tilman Fertitta's Landry's Inc. Competes directly with Harry's on Cajun/Gulf-inspired seafood, full bar, and casual-upscale atmosphere, but at much greater scale.
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Tourism-oriented full-service seafood chain with locations in coastal markets including Florida. Overlaps with Harry's on Cajun/Cajun-leaning seafood menu and tourist-geographic positioning.
• Carrabba's Italian Grill: Casual-dining concept (Bloomin' Brands) with full bar, Italian menu, and weekday happy-hour programming. Direct Florida regional competitor for casual-dining traffic against Harry's, though cuisine differs.
• Mitchell's Fish Market: Polished-casual seafood chain (Bloomin' Brands legacy) offering full-service dining with broad fish/seafood menu and full bar. Directly comparable service model and check size to Harry's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hookedonharrys

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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