Harry and The Natives at The Villages

Update: went back for the crabcakes, these have to be the best in the Villages. Outstanding!! Excellent meal, it was extraordinarily busy on Sunday after Valentine's Day, however, service and food were still very good. Meals were served promptly. I had the salmon special topped with crab imperial and if their crabcakes are as good as the imperial, I'll be ordering those on the next visit. Hubby had the burger, came with hand cut fries. He enjoyed that. Back deck outside has great atmosphere although we noticed due to it being crowded both inside and outside were quite loud. We'll return.

This lakefront restaurant in The Villages was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The menu is really well done, with a wide variety of options and truly something for everyone, making it an easy choice for any group. The outdoor seating overlooking the water is a great touch and really elevates the whole atmosphere. Add in the live music, and it creates such a fun, relaxed vibe — everyone there was clearly having a great time. The employees were super friendly and attentive, striking the perfect balance between being helpful and letting you enjoy the experience. Great food, beautiful views, live music, and excellent service all come together for a well-deserved five-star review.

We are renting in The Villages and have been to Harry & The Natives 2 times in the last 4 nights for dinner. Let me just say that it’s been 2 of the BEST dinners out I have had in a long time. The service, food and attentiveness to our needs was amazing. We had Sophia the 1st night and Joe as our waiter the 2nd night. The restaurant kitchen does not have a microwave or freezer so all the ingredients are brought in fresh and made each day and it shows. I had Crab stuffed fish and VooDoo pasta my 2nd meal. Both were PHENOMENAL! I also enjoyed a Chicken Caesar salad each night as well. John the manager checked on us several times throughout the meal to make sure all was well and thank us for our business. In today’s climate I can and will spend my money where I get value and my business is ap

Hands-down, this is the best restaurant in the villages. Everything from the atmosphere to the quality of service and quality of food blew us away! Their fish and chips were phenomenal, drinks were great (I personally did not drink anything alcohol alcoholic however, family members reported the drinks were sweet and strong!) and I cannot stress enough how awesome the atmosphere is here. When visiting the villages, we were concerned of the cookie-cutter nature of it all, but this restaurant stands out as unique and upscale, yet still relaxed.

Last week, while up near The Villages for a meeting, we decided to give Harry & The Natives The Villages a try for lunch, and it was a great choice. This is their second Florida location, with the original near Hobe Sound, and it absolutely delivers that unique, off-the-beaten-path feel we were looking for. It’s a bit of a hidden gem..a higher-end tiki bar vibe located right on Lake Okahumpka, tucked inside one of the many developments that make up The Villages. However once you find it, you’ll immediately see why it’s already popular. You can dine inside or outside on a massive deck and patio area overlooking the water, which also doubles as the live music stage. The outdoor bar offers both indoor and open-air seating, making it perfect for golfers, couples, or larger groups. Even thou