About Us

    A small dining room on Main Street

    Our Story

    New American Cooking, Italian Technique

    Harper’s is a candlelit room in the middle of Dobbs Ferry, built for long dinners and easy conversation. Our kitchen leans on Italian technique — pasta rolled in house, simple sauces, honest seasoning — applied to a New American menu that changes with the seasons.

    Duck breast, branzino, steak frites, pappardelle and our Wagyu burger anchor the menu, alongside starters like truffle burrata, octopus and tuna tartar. Everything is fired to order.

    Fresh oysters on ice with mignonette at Harper's
    Seared duck breast with risotto and blackberries
    Craft cocktails at the bar at Harper's
    Harper's dining room with backlit wine racks and white tablecloths

    The Room

    Candlelight and Conversation

    Leather banquettes, a reclaimed wood ceiling and a wine wall set the tone for dinner. It is a room built for anniversaries, birthdays and quiet Tuesdays alike.

    In warmer months our garden patio opens up, with string lights, floral garlands and umbrella-shaded tables just off Main Street.

    Steak frites with peppercorn cream sauce
    Grilled octopus with arugula and polenta
    Scallop crudo with citrus and edible flowers
    Harper's garden patio with umbrellas and string lights
    Seafood linguine with mussels and shrimp
    A candlelit private dining table set with flowers
    Seared tuna with tomato and olive relish
    Burger with blue cheese and crispy onions

    Cooked to Order

    Nothing sits under a lamp. Steaks, fish and pasta are fired when you order them.

    Steak Night

    Our weekly steak service, with hand-cut cuts and classic accompaniments.

    Neighborhood First

    We serve Dobbs Ferry and the Rivertowns, for dinner, takeout, delivery and events.