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    The tavern name comes from Henry Lee, whose riding so impressed George Washington that he earned the nickname Light Horse Harry. Centuries later, the beautifully restored dining room and street terrace in downtown Jersey City draw a neighborhood crowd for lobster rolls, shrimp po boys, crab cakes, and fried clam baskets, plus burgers when the mood calls for it. A casual American tavern that takes its history seriously but not its dress code.

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    • Lobster roll

      “urban diners beat a path to the beautiful, lovingly restored dining room, or to the street terrace for fresh seafood food, including lobster rolls and shrimp po boys”

      AAA
    • Shrimp po boy

      “urban diners beat a path to the beautiful, lovingly restored dining room, or to the street terrace for fresh seafood food, including lobster rolls and shrimp po boys”

      AAA
    • Crab cakes

      “crab cakes and fried clam baskets.”

      AAA
    • Fried clam basket

      “crab cakes and fried clam baskets.”

      AAA

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