Harry's Restaurant

Harry's Restaurant Harry's Restaurant is a legend! Since 1946, we have been serving up the best fried seafood around. The restaurant and dairy bar are iconic in Westborough.

We are an amazing diner that is known for it's local charm and friendly staff. Harry’s originally opened in Shrewsbury in 1946 and moved to a former gas station in Westborough in 1968. It got started in 1946 by Harry Cohen from Worcester, MA. He used to be a house painter who was diagnosed at an early age with diabetes. The ladders became too heavy to carry and he needed to be in close proximity t

o food. He had always worked for himself so he decided to open a restaurant. He rented an old shack on Rt 9 in Shrewsberry, MA and started out with pastrami sandwiches. At that time it was called Harry’s Famous Hot Pastrami. He would line up rows of rye bread and being a painter, he would use a paint brush to paint each slice of bread with mustard. People lined up for his famous pastrami sandwiches. Then he followed with hand cut onion rings (devised of a homemade batter) and that too became a hit. The same recipe is still used today (it’s a seven step process). Harry started to slowly add more items to the menu including fried clams, fish & chips and scallops, all of which was hand painted on venetian blinds which he would switch to change between day and evening menus. Gradually he added sandwiches, hot style diner food and a complete soda fountain with his famous frappes and hot fudge sundaes. This location stayed in tact through 1968 and eventually changed it’s name to Harry’s Restaurant & Dairy Bar. In 1969, he purchased an Esso gas station on Rt 9 in Westborough (current location), hence men’s bathroom entrance still remains outside the restaurant. Current owner Jon Cohen grew up around Harry’s and has at some point, worked in every position of the diner. In 1985, he took over as owner and remains as dedicated today.

06/18/2026
🦞HAPPY NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY!🦞Today’s the perfect day to treat yourself to a loaded lobster roll. Piled high with claw an...
06/15/2026

🦞HAPPY NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY!🦞
Today’s the perfect day to treat yourself to a loaded lobster roll. Piled high with claw and knuckle meat and served with a mountain of crispy fries, hand cut onion rings and homemade Cole slaw. Join us!

🇺🇸wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Flag Day! 🇺🇸
06/14/2026

🇺🇸wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Flag Day! 🇺🇸

Today only!
06/11/2026

Today only!

Today Only!
06/11/2026

Today Only!

Calling all alumni!!!!!!!Harry’s wouldn’t be what it is today without the many people who have worked here over the yea...
06/10/2026

Calling all alumni!!!!!!!Harry’s wouldn’t be what it is today without the many people who have worked here over the years. You are part of our story and we hope you’ll be part of our celebration!!!!

Address

149 Turnpike Road (Route 9)
Westborough, MA
01581

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+15083668302

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Harry's Restaurant posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category