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Grab the whole crew and join us at Harry’s Downtown for a taste of delicious American classics with an innovative twist. Whether you’re craving burgers, wings, pasta, sandwiches, or brunch, our restaurant and bar in Fredericksburg, VA, is sure to satisfy any appetite. Stop by for happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and enjoy $5 select craft drafts and bar bite specials! Our restaurant is a local staple, and our roots run deep in this community. We’re honored to have been voted Best in the Burg for Best Restaurant and Best Burger categories in 2022. If you love mouthwatering food, refreshing drinks, and good company, join us today. We look forward to serving you!
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Address: 601 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 203-2503
Website: https://harrysdowntownfxbg.com/
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. 86% recommend (11 Reviews) ; . Closed now ; . 601 William Street , Fredericksburg, VA, United States, 22401 ; . Falmouth, VA · Fredericksburg, VA · Stafford, …
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jeremiah Guillen
Harry’s Downtown in Fredericksburg might actually be a front for a very tasty cult, because my whole family left fully converted.
I ordered the Burger of the Month, the Spicy Wrangler, and this thing pulled up to the table like it had its own theme music. A 7 oz patty dusted in house western rub, dripping with cowboy butter on a glazed bun, stacked with pepper jack, bacon, onion straws, pickled hot peppers, lettuce, and cowboy dressing – basically a rodeo where the only one getting bucked was my diet. Every bite was smoky, spicy, and messy in the best “don’t take a first date here” kind of way.
Because moderation is for other people, I also rounded up the Shanghai shrimp, buffalo chicken dip, and wings. The shrimp came out hot, sticky, and full of flavor – the kind of appetizer that makes you consider “accidentally” forgetting to share. The buffalo chicken dip was molten, creamy chaos, perfect for stress‑eating your way through a basket of chips. The wings did their job like professionals: crispy skin, sauced just right, and good enough that I briefly considered ordering a second round and pretending it was “for the table.”
The kids ate like tiny royalty. One got the kids burger and fries, the other the kids flatbread pizza and fries, and both plates ended up suspiciously empty with that “Can we come back here?” look only children and golden retrievers can pull off. When kids stop coloring to actually eat, you know the kitchen is doing something right.
My wife went for the pork chop meal with broccoli and sweet potatoes, and it looked like the responsible, grown‑up choice… right up until I stole a bite. The pork chop was juicy, the broccoli was actually green (not the sad boiled kind), and the sweet potatoes tasted like they were auditioning to be dessert. She called it “really good”; I call it “dangerously close to me ordering it next time instead of my usual burger problem.”
Service‑wise, Harry’s felt like hanging out at a friend’s place – if that friend had a full kitchen, a western spice rub obsession, and no judgment about how many appetizers you “need.” If you’re anywhere near downtown Fredericksburg and hungry enough to consider making questionable life choices, start with the Spicy Wrangler and work your way across the menu!
… moreI ordered the Burger of the Month, the Spicy Wrangler, and this thing pulled up to the table like it had its own theme music. A 7 oz patty dusted in house western rub, dripping with cowboy butter on a glazed bun, stacked with pepper jack, bacon, onion straws, pickled hot peppers, lettuce, and cowboy dressing – basically a rodeo where the only one getting bucked was my diet. Every bite was smoky, spicy, and messy in the best “don’t take a first date here” kind of way.
Because moderation is for other people, I also rounded up the Shanghai shrimp, buffalo chicken dip, and wings. The shrimp came out hot, sticky, and full of flavor – the kind of appetizer that makes you consider “accidentally” forgetting to share. The buffalo chicken dip was molten, creamy chaos, perfect for stress‑eating your way through a basket of chips. The wings did their job like professionals: crispy skin, sauced just right, and good enough that I briefly considered ordering a second round and pretending it was “for the table.”
The kids ate like tiny royalty. One got the kids burger and fries, the other the kids flatbread pizza and fries, and both plates ended up suspiciously empty with that “Can we come back here?” look only children and golden retrievers can pull off. When kids stop coloring to actually eat, you know the kitchen is doing something right.
My wife went for the pork chop meal with broccoli and sweet potatoes, and it looked like the responsible, grown‑up choice… right up until I stole a bite. The pork chop was juicy, the broccoli was actually green (not the sad boiled kind), and the sweet potatoes tasted like they were auditioning to be dessert. She called it “really good”; I call it “dangerously close to me ordering it next time instead of my usual burger problem.”
Service‑wise, Harry’s felt like hanging out at a friend’s place – if that friend had a full kitchen, a western spice rub obsession, and no judgment about how many appetizers you “need.” If you’re anywhere near downtown Fredericksburg and hungry enough to consider making questionable life choices, start with the Spicy Wrangler and work your way across the menu!
Jesse Chohamin
We often dine in downtown Fredericksburg and have passed by Harry’s Downtown many times. After meeting a manager a separate night, and after hearing good things about their burgers, we finally stopped in for Sunday lunch with the family.
Service:
The first impression was a little mixed. The hostess wasn’t very welcoming when we asked about a booth for our family of five (two adults and three younger kids) and didn’t seem open to exploring the option. Thankfully, our server, DeQuandre (Deq?), completely turned that around. He was friendly, attentive, and offered great recommendations. We appreciated his visits as he was energetic and very hospitable, highly recommend asking for him when you visit.
Food:
We started with the buffalo dip. It comes with chips, but Deq was awesome and add some pita, which was a great call. The pita was slightly crisped (almost lightly fried) but still soft inside and paired perfectly with the dip, which had great flavor and good chunks of chicken.
For burgers, we ordered the Spicy Wrangler (March 2026 Burger of the Month) and the Whiskey Burger. The Wrangler had a lot going on but the flavors worked well together. The Whiskey Burger was delicious, the sauce was a bit sweeter than I usually prefer, but the bacon was excellent. Only critique would be the burgers were slightly underdone even for medium, but still enjoyable.
The onion rings were a standout, though the breading-to-onion ratio leaned a little heavy. The fries were decent but nothing particularly great about them.
Atmosphere:
Casual and open, but fairly loud. Even though it wasn’t very busy for a Sunday lunch, the music and bar noise made it a little difficult at times to hear others at our table. I wouldn’t consider this a date night type atmosphere, more casual open dining.
Drinks:
Solid beer selection with enough variety for most tastes, plus a small cocktail menu and a selection of wines.
Overall:
Harry’s Downtown is a solid spot for a casual lunch or dinner. If you’re in the mood for a good burger, or consider yourself a bit of a burger enthusiast, it’s definitely worth checking out. This visit was positive enough to plan another visit to explore other delicious sounding menu items. We’ll definitely be requesting Deq when we return! Thank you!
… moreService:
The first impression was a little mixed. The hostess wasn’t very welcoming when we asked about a booth for our family of five (two adults and three younger kids) and didn’t seem open to exploring the option. Thankfully, our server, DeQuandre (Deq?), completely turned that around. He was friendly, attentive, and offered great recommendations. We appreciated his visits as he was energetic and very hospitable, highly recommend asking for him when you visit.
Food:
We started with the buffalo dip. It comes with chips, but Deq was awesome and add some pita, which was a great call. The pita was slightly crisped (almost lightly fried) but still soft inside and paired perfectly with the dip, which had great flavor and good chunks of chicken.
For burgers, we ordered the Spicy Wrangler (March 2026 Burger of the Month) and the Whiskey Burger. The Wrangler had a lot going on but the flavors worked well together. The Whiskey Burger was delicious, the sauce was a bit sweeter than I usually prefer, but the bacon was excellent. Only critique would be the burgers were slightly underdone even for medium, but still enjoyable.
The onion rings were a standout, though the breading-to-onion ratio leaned a little heavy. The fries were decent but nothing particularly great about them.
Atmosphere:
Casual and open, but fairly loud. Even though it wasn’t very busy for a Sunday lunch, the music and bar noise made it a little difficult at times to hear others at our table. I wouldn’t consider this a date night type atmosphere, more casual open dining.
Drinks:
Solid beer selection with enough variety for most tastes, plus a small cocktail menu and a selection of wines.
Overall:
Harry’s Downtown is a solid spot for a casual lunch or dinner. If you’re in the mood for a good burger, or consider yourself a bit of a burger enthusiast, it’s definitely worth checking out. This visit was positive enough to plan another visit to explore other delicious sounding menu items. We’ll definitely be requesting Deq when we return! Thank you!
College Kidd
Fantastic meal. Fantastic service. Great food. Highly recommend this place. Awesome food and drink selections. Right in downtown. Prime location. They also validate parking so that’s a win. Helpful staff. Tried the burgers which were cooked to perfection. Wife had the BLT which was excellent. Perfectly crispy and seasoned fries. Will definitely be eating here again. Appetizer was the pretzel bites.
… moreTiffany W
Place was cool. Pumpkin spice margarita was and so was the honey drizzled brussel sprouts. The whiskey burger was cool, but the bacon was freshly cooked i dont think. The place had some TVs for games and its a cute lil bar.
… moreHelena Herbst
Very nice people!
The service was impeccable.
I was greeted right away by friendly staff.
They have great indoor and out door seating as well as bar seating.
The beer selection is vast enough for the most discerning connoisseur! They also have wine and liquor selections too.
The food is delicious and highly recommended the Reuben egg rolls that are made in house.
There are TV’S for sports watching.
The establishment is clean and inviting.
Next time I’m downtown and looking for a spot to kick back, have great food, be around nice people and friendly atmosphere, this will be my first choice.
… moreThe service was impeccable.
I was greeted right away by friendly staff.
They have great indoor and out door seating as well as bar seating.
The beer selection is vast enough for the most discerning connoisseur! They also have wine and liquor selections too.
The food is delicious and highly recommended the Reuben egg rolls that are made in house.
There are TV’S for sports watching.
The establishment is clean and inviting.
Next time I’m downtown and looking for a spot to kick back, have great food, be around nice people and friendly atmosphere, this will be my first choice.
Michael Anthony
I was going to spot Sedona Taphouse across the street but they were on a 45 minute wait so we decided to try this place. There’s a reason why this place was empty and the other restaurant was completely full. Our waitress was young and didn’t understand the beer menu at all or really any of the alcohol sections. I tried and app Ruben egg rolls and it was blah. Since it was 1/2 wings, I decide to give that a shot. I ordered the hot honey and it was way more honey and hot and the side order of fries were cold and stale. Not going back.
… moreGregory Wright
The service was excellent at the bar – polite, cheerful and energetic. There is plenty of seating, the drink selection is broad, and the Reuben Eggrolls were yummy.
Helpful hint – park in the garage on Prince Edward Street, come drink and eat, and they will validate up to two hours of parking.
… moreHelpful hint – park in the garage on Prince Edward Street, come drink and eat, and they will validate up to two hours of parking.
Nicholas Walters
The crab dip and chicken pesto focaccia were outstanding. Get the Potter Draft Cider if you enjoy tart ciders. Place is quaint but comfortable. We’ll always come back here for evening grub and drinks.
… moreDawn Green
Harry’s provides exceptional food and service. I first visited in December 2025 for a celebration and came today to celebrate my daughter. The server, Jordan, was Awesome. He was kind, pleasant, professional, helpful and courteous. The co-owner, Dillan, was also Phenomenal as he’s worked to create a warm, welcoming and hospitable atmosphere! Also, hats off to the chefs and ktichen staff! If you haven’t tried Harry’s, please go and enjoy this Incredible restaurant with its Amazing staff!
… moreJose Nieves
Late post from my visit about three weeks ago, but it’s still worth sharing.
Had a great experience at Harry’s Downtown. The service stood out right away. GM Dillon took the time to walk us through the menu and explain the direction they’re taking the restaurant. You can tell there’s real intention behind what they’re building.
Jess was just as impressive—knowledgeable, welcoming, and confident when breaking down the dishes and overall concept. Nothing felt rushed. They made sure we understood the flavors, pairings, and what makes each item unique.
It’s clear the team isn’t just maintaining the place, they’re focused on elevating it. That leadership and energy shows. Looking forward to going back and seeing how it continues to grow.
… moreHad a great experience at Harry’s Downtown. The service stood out right away. GM Dillon took the time to walk us through the menu and explain the direction they’re taking the restaurant. You can tell there’s real intention behind what they’re building.
Jess was just as impressive—knowledgeable, welcoming, and confident when breaking down the dishes and overall concept. Nothing felt rushed. They made sure we understood the flavors, pairings, and what makes each item unique.
It’s clear the team isn’t just maintaining the place, they’re focused on elevating it. That leadership and energy shows. Looking forward to going back and seeing how it continues to grow.