I really enjoy the Harp for Sunday brunch. The decor is a cute/cozy/warm attempt at replicating an Irish pub. I'm always comfortable even when I get stuck sitting at the "little table" (when we've gone with a party of over 4 people, we end getting two tables put together and one is always about 1/2 inch shorter than the other. My tiny 17 year old niece even has to work to get her legs under it - but we think it's fun!) Sitting on the patio is great in nice weather!
Ok, I would be perfectly happy to sit for hours munching from the bread basket - who doesn't love scones?! - and drinking mimosas or bloody marys. The drinks are typically very well prepared. If you don't mind a little kick, the peppered mary is awesome! My family always goes through the bread (three different types) before our meals arrive and we are never denied another full basket.
I LOVED the veggie benedict. I would get cravings for it during the week. I was horrified the last visit to find that it had been replaced by a fried tomato benedict. I wanted the peppers and onions with just the right amount of hollandaise mixed in! Please bring it back Harp!! I did give the fried tomato benedict a try and it surprised me. I was hesitant when ordering because 1. it wasn't what I had been preparing my taste buds for all week and 2. I am not a fan of cooked tomatoes. It was good. My eggs were perfectly poached and the tomato was not lost in a thick chewy batter. It was a light light batter and didn't taste of fried oil. The tomato wasn't the mushy mess I had anticipated. It held up rather well and had a little bit of firmness to it - just the right amount. The potatoes, as always, were good and seasoned quite well. I also appreciate having the little fruit cup which always appears and tastes fresh.
I've never had bad service and on a couple of occasions I've had very good service.
I will definitely be back over and over again for brunch. If they don't listen to me and bring back my veggie benedict, I'll have to branch out and try something new (GASP!) but I will be back.