Harry Sasson

Harry Sasson is the flagship restaurant of chef Harry Sasson, occupying a glass-walled house on Carrera 9 in Zona G, an upscale food district of Chapinero in Bogotá, Colombia. It is one of the best-known formal restaurants in the country and received the Icon Award at Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants in 2024, a recognition of the chef's long influence on Colombian fine dining. The house is divided into several dining rooms, with a wood grill at the heart of the kitchen and a serious bar that draws a crowd even before dinner. The cooking is international in outlook and built on Colombian produce. The signature offering is the wood-grilled meat and fish: cuts of beef and catch of the day cooked over open flame and served with elaborate sides. The menu also carries Asian-leaning starters and a broad range of dishes, so it suits groups who want variety rather than a single tasting format. The beverage programme is a highlight, with a long wine list that includes Colombian and imported labels, and a cocktail programme at the bar that suits an aperitif or a late drink. The dining room character is polished and social: the rooms are stylish, the noise level rises at weekends, and dress runs from smart casual to dressy, with business dinners and celebrations both common. Prices are at the upper end of the local market but wide in range, from roughly COP 90,000 to 220,000 per person (about USD 29-70) depending on whether guests choose a light lunch or a grill-based dinner with wine. The restaurant opens Monday from 12PM to 10PM, Tuesday to Saturday from 12PM to 11PM, and Sunday and holidays from 12PM to 5PM. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and weekends, and larger groups and celebration dates should book further ahead. Lunch is generally easier to secure and more relaxed than Friday or Saturday night, and the bar can serve as a fallback for walk-ins.