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Harper Woolf is pretty near Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti). This restaurant offers you to try tasty oysters, tartare and filet américain. The wine list is diverse, it can satisfy the needs of all guests. Visitors don't highly appreciate profiteroles and tea at Harper Woolf.
The gracious waitstaff works hard, stays positive and makes this place wonderful. If you want to enjoy spectacular service, you should go to this place. Many clients claim that prices are low. At this spot, people can enjoy the enjoyable atmosphere and good decor. This restaurant is ranked 4.4 within the Google grading system.
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Fusion, International, Vegetarian options
€€€€
Price range per person
€50
Address
Jēkaba iela 24, Riga, Latvia
Features
Сredit cards accepted
No delivery
Wi-Fi
Booking
Wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 12PM-10PM |
| MondayMon | 12PM-10PM |
| TuesdayTue | 12PM-10PM |
| WednesdayWed | 12PM-10PM |
| ThursdayThu | 12PM-10PM |
| FridayFri | 12PM-10PM |
| SaturdaySat | 12PM-10PM |
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Instagram
@harperwoolfriga
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I had high hopes for celebrating a birthday here, but the experience was underwhelming from start to finish. The restaurant is clearly geared toward tourists, with inflated prices, average food, and poor service.
Reservation & Arrival
I booked a table in advance for a birthday celebration, but was not informed about ongoing renovations. Upon arrival, the lobby was under active construction—loud, messy, and uninviting. It was unclear whether the restaurant was even open. Inside, the dining area was empty and not separated from the noisy lobby. When I asked to be seated somewhere quieter, the waiter offered only the terrace, with no alternatives.
No one from the restaurant had reached out in advance to inform us or offer options.
Terrace Seating
The terrace was poorly arranged. A work van blocked the park view, the sunshade didn’t cover our group, and the tables were unstable—we had to use napkins to level them. Compared to other restaurants like Mio, the atmosphere lacked charm and thoughtful design.
Restroom Confusion
When I asked to wash my hands, the staff seemed unsure. Eventually, someone guided me till the place, but while I was using the sink, a cleaner began pouring water into a bucket beside me—an awkward and inconsiderate moment that reflected poor guest care.
Service
Service was inattentive and unprofessional. The waiter recited the menu without enthusiasm and made no effort to improve our experience. Despite being the only guests, he failed to clear the table properly and even placed new cutlery on top of used ones. When appetizers arrived, no individual plates were provided, making sharing uncomfortable.
Food
• Bread & Butter: Served frozen and inedible at first—we had to wait for it to thaw in the sun.
• Appetizers: Dutch croquettes (duck and tuna) were bland and lacked flavor (€17.50). The glazed beef tongue (€14.45) was overly sweet with little depth. Scallops were ordered but never served.
• Main Courses:
• Eggplant dish (€21) was overwhelmed by a thick batter, masking the vegetable’s flavor. In short, it was not eatable dish, however we are fans of eggplant.
• Grilled veal steak (€26) was well-cooked, but the accompanying meat was overdone and the sauce forgettable. • In the wild deer dish (€26), the mushrooms and sauce stood out more than the meat itself.
• Dessert: A nitrogen-cooled pastry set (€39) looked impressive but was disappointing—small portions, some pastries cut in half, and a honey cake that was difficult to eat due to its texture. Actually it consisted of 2 "honey cake", 4 small profiteroles and 2 pastries cutt into two pieces.
Summary
The food was mediocre, the service inattentive, and the atmosphere chaotic. Despite booking in advance, we were not warned about the renovation or offered alternatives.
The overall experience felt careless and overpriced. For €160, the birthday celebration was frustrating and disappointing.
There are far better options in the city—Ferma, Italissimo, Reviera, and Catch all offer superior food, service, and value. I do not recommend Harper Wolf and will not be returning.