Harry’s Daughter, a beloved Caribbean-inspired gastropub in New Jersey, has been temporarily shut down after a fire incident on Monday. The restaurant has announced it will be closed until further notice.
Highlights
- A fire caused damage at Harry’s Daughter, a gastropub in Jersey City.
- It will remain closed, according to a social‑media announcement.
- No one was injured, the announcement added.
Harry’s Daughter to Remain Closed “Until Further Notice”
Harry’s Daughter in New Jersey will cease operations temporarily until the damages caused by the fire are repaired. “We experienced a small fire, but thankfully, everyone is safe and we are okay,” read the Instagram post that announced the temporary closure.
The post from the restaurant thanked the Jersey City Fire Department “for their swift response, incredible courage, and exceptional skill.”
Harry’s Daughter will announce a reopening date once repairs are complete, hopefully sooner rather than later. The restaurant will keep its patrons updated through its social media handles.
Restaurant Receives Great Show of Support
Under the post announcing the fire accident and the restaurant’s temporary closure, many users expressed their support, including other restaurants. “So sorry to hear this and glad everyone is ok. If you need any help, let us know,” Biba Clark, the well-known Recipe Developer, commented.
“So sad to hear this- wishing you all a speedy recovery from this misfortune- blessed that no one was hurt!,” Jersey City Restaurant Owners Coalition left a comment.
“So glad everyone is ok! You were our lifeline to “normalcy” during COVID when things started reopening and will always be so special to us! We can’t wait to bring our girls in once you reopen!” another comment read.
Located in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, the gastropub is owned by Ria Ramkissoon and Alasdair Cotter. The restaurant showcases elevated Caribbean‑style home cooking and an inventive cocktail program.
