Want a sports bar mixed with great pizza and classic rock? Look no further than Tony Harper's! Tony Harper's is one of the newer additions to Inlet. Located smack dab in the middle of downtown, TH offers yet another option for lunch or dinner where everyone can find something to try!
Tony Harper's originally opened up in Raquette Lake. It was so popular, they opened a location in Old Forge, then Lowville. When a space opened up in Inlet, they jumped on it. After a lot of hard work and refurbishing, they opened in downtown Inlet in the summer of 2022. Since then it has been a happening place for locals and visitors alike.
Tony Harper's is big on seafood. To start, they offer steamed clams by the dozen and by the pot. They also have peel-and-eat shrimp in a variety of flavors, steamed mussels, and fried clams. For meals, they offer a fried seafood platter with clams, shrimp, scallops, and haddock. Fresh Haddock is always on the menu so you don't have to wait for Fridays if you have a craving. For sandwiches, they list the Clam Roll and Fish Sandwich as regular choices. For beef lovers, Saturday nights they also offer Prime Rib and they often have a Staff inspired meal special - make sure to ask about that!
Tony Harper's is famous for their pizzas. They offer many different kinds - too many to list. But I will highlight a few. They offer the "Raquette Cheese Steak Pizza" which has a white garlic sauce base, steak, onion, green peppers, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. The "Smokehouse BBQ" is a hit with your choice of chicken or pulled pork, bbq sauce, red onion, gouda, and mozzarella. My personal favorite, the "Buffalo Wing Fling" has chicken, wing sauce, blue cheese fondue, and mozzarella. TH offers a "create your own" option with MANY topping offerings. They also offer hand-made crust options - Traditional (hand-tossed) or Broadway style (extra thin). And YES! They offer gluten-free!
In the mood for a sandwich? No problem! Lots of options including the "Naked Raquette" (aka the French Dip), "Mountain Maniac" (grilled chicken with bacon, ham, cheddar, and honey mustard), and the "Hawg Wild Pulled Pork". Those come with their awesome house-made chips that I like to dip in wing sauce and bleu cheese. Other sides include french fries, coleslaw, broccoli, onion rings, or a side salad. Oh yeah, and guess what?! Gluten-free buns are available. Yay again!
For vegetarians, they have a plant-based burger and a veggie pizza, along with a decent size salad menu including Kale Salad with Apple, Beet Salad, and the "Field of Dreams" Salad (mixed greens, fresh pear, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, and raspberry vinaigrette).
Tony Harper's has a large bar selection including many beers on tap, a variety of bottles and cans, a full liquor menu with daily drink specials, and their famous daiquiris! They even offer a special glass that gets you discounted refills on those tasty daiquiris. There is outdoor seating, cornhole, and an upstairs seating area for larger groups or if you want a space that is a bit quieter. They sometimes offer live music in the summer season.
Tony Harper's is fun and I encourage you to check it out. Although it is definitely a bar, it is family-friendly the outdoor seating is a great option for families whose kiddos like to run around while they wait for their meal. Give them a try and let us know what you like! :)
