
Harleys American Bar & Grill
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About Harleys American Bar & Grill
Harleys American Bar & Grill serves American food on Totnes Rd in Paignton, with walls covered in photos, movie memorabilia, and American flags. Downstairs, a pool table and sports bar area with screens showing sport gives the space a second room beyond the main dining floor. The menu runs to 287 dishes, with Mushrooms On Toast, Beans On Toast, and a Mini Pancake Stack among the breakfast options. Milkshakes are a regular order alongside the food. The entrance is step-free for wheelchair users, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Dogs are welcome inside, and free Wi-Fi runs throughout. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to eat outside, and the kitchen also does takeaway and delivery for eating off site. The restaurant opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Both takeaway and delivery extend the menu beyond the dining room itself.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
287 dishes · mains £2–32- V1£9.50
- V2£10.95
- V3£11.95
- Mushrooms On Toast£5.95
- Beans On Toast£5.95
- Mini Pancake Stack£6.75
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, ribs, milkshakes and chips portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, ribs, milkshakes and chips portions.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most attention at Harley's, with the brisket burger, Tennessee burger, and Fully Stacked burger all singled out for praise, alongside huge breakfasts like the Americana pancakes and the "Harley's Big One." Close behind, reviewers repeatedly point to the American theme and decor, big portions, and desserts such as the sharing sundae and profiteroles as high points, and several mention milkshakes, including a mars milkshake, as a favorite finish. Group orders and birthday visits are described as running smoothly even at size, with one reviewer recalling a 22 person booking where every plate came out hot and correct. Complaints recur around food consistency and quality control: reviewers describe chips as catering style, pale, or soggy, a chilli that "tasted like it came from a tin," overcooked wings, bland burgers, and one diner who bit into old ribs. One reviewer reports an order made with cheese despite an explicit no cheese request, forcing the meal to be binned. A few also note declining cleanliness on recent visits and one describes an unpleasant interaction with a staff member. Excess, uneaten chips are mentioned more than once as routine over serving.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most attention at Harley's, with the brisket burger, Tennessee burger, and Fully Stacked burger all singled out for praise, alongside huge breakfasts like the Americana pancakes and the "Harley's Big One." Close behind, reviewers repeatedly point to the American theme and decor, big portions, and desserts such as the sharing sundae and profiteroles as high points, and several mention milkshakes, including a mars milkshake, as a favorite finish. Group orders and birthday visits are described as running smoothly even at size, with one reviewer recalling a 22 person booking where every plate came out hot and correct. Complaints recur around food consistency and quality control: reviewers describe chips as catering style, pale, or soggy, a chilli that "tasted like it came from a tin," overcooked wings, bland burgers, and one diner who bit into old ribs. One reviewer reports an order made with cheese despite an explicit no cheese request, forcing the meal to be binned. A few also note declining cleanliness on recent visits and one describes an unpleasant interaction with a staff member. Excess, uneaten chips are mentioned more than once as routine over serving.
Featured reviews
- Ellen Baker
“Food was delicious, lovely atmosphere, good music, staff were really polite and lovely. Fred at the bar deserves a mention! I look forward to visiting again”
- Ross Collier
“Welcoming and polite staff,very quick service,food came out quick and it was delicious 😋.”
- Kieran B
“Food was great, service was excellent and we thoroughly embarrassed my Stepdad with a candle in his profiteroles (which is always a plus!). Would knock it down a star because bingo on a Monday is criminal, but Emily was a sound gyal and gave a great burger suggestion (Fully Stacked burger), so you just about keep 5 stars. Might actually turn up on a Monday to see how "busy" it gets...”
- Luke Nukem
“AMAZING!!!!! Came here 9th April 2026 for my wiges 47th birthday (we'd pre-booked) Now....there was 22 of us!!!! Normally places struggle with those kind of numbers (usually missed items, cold/warm food, disjointed times)....they didnt!!!! All the food turned up quick, piping hot, correct and....it was good....there wasnt one of the 22+ plates not empty!!! I was massively impressed they were able to do this, and verthing tasted fresh and far better than a big order usually does. A few highlights: Steak and ribs: steak cooked exactly as id asked and ribs were huge and fell off the bone Ribeye steak: see above Kids meals: huge Milkshakes: fantastic The value is staggering. Id also like to give a quick mention to the venue. It was big, clean and loved the music and movie memorabilia and the staff who were super friendly!! Only knock....your an american diner guys....you need bud or miller on draft!!!”
- Colette Davies
“Great food, large portions, lovely servers who were friendly, helpful and informative. Several vegetarian options and separate vegan options too. We came a few years ago and enjoyed it and pleased to say it's still excellent. If we were local we'd come more often. Stack of onion rings was good fun!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Offerings· 10
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 8
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
American restaurants near Harleys American Bar & Grill
- Jack's Waterfront4.08253.6 mi£10–20
burgers, milkshakes, harbour view
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harleys American Bar & Grill | 4.4578 | — | £10–20 | burgers, ribs, milkshakes |
| Jack's Waterfront | 4.0825 | 3.6 mi | £10–20 | burgers, milkshakes, harbour view |
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