Outdoor seating
Yes
Harpers Tavern in Annville
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Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Live music
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 717-865-2584
Site: http://www.harperstavern.com/
Site: http://www.harperstavern.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11:30AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–9PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–9PM
- Friday:11:30AM–9PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–9PM
- Sunday:Closed
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Comments (199)
It’s amazing you’re still in business. The worst! Constantly turning large groups away because it’s inconvenient for you. This has happened year after year. Our party called more than 24 hours ahead of time and left a message (because no one answered the phone). A message that apparently no one listened to. Your response only validates this review.
Good food and excellent service. Was with a large group and service was great. Prime rib was perfect mid-rare as requested. Desserts were delicious.
We held my Mothers funeral dinner at Harpers Tavern on June 3. We held my fathers funeral dinner there 13 years ago as well as my brothers last March. Harpers is very close to Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Sad occasions but Harpers has always taken excellent care of us and provided superior food and service. Thanks, Harpers for getting us through some of the roughest times and doing it with grace.
Excellent location, never super busy, good food, good service, and good selection of beers on tap/liquors.Only issue is that they are very proud of their steaks and seafood.They closed early the first time we tried to come by, so call before you go if its later in the night.
Delicious freshly cooked food and great service, while enjoying the landmark Harpers Tavern. Quaint old fashioned decorating, makes u feel like ur in ur grandmas dining room. Bbq pork french fries were to die for! Steak salad was great, meat was like butter. French dip was okDefinitely going back! Dont miss this one.
A hidden gem for sure... quality staff and service....Food is outstanding and large portions (a rarity) I live in Reading wish it closer but when I am in the area, thats my go to spot for sure!
This amazing gem tucked away in the Fort Indiantown Gap was a welcome treat. The food and staff were amazing! From seafood to steak, they have it and cook it right. Friday and Saturday evenings they have prime rib. Full bar and daily food specials. I recommend stopping to see this historic restaurant that has been in continuous business since 1804.
Service was great and the food was really good but took a sour turn with my wifes crab pasta. The crab meat they use is canned and has an incredible amount of shells in them (had our waitress ask how they get the crab meat). This led to her having to pick pieces out with each bite, not a pleasant experience. The dish was good other than that. The ribs I got personally were really good and fell off the bone (only reason this is 4 stars and not 3).I would strongly advise to stay away from the crab dishes until they change their canned crab meat source.
Food was excellent. Service was fast and price was good. Must try the swatty fries very good side for sure. Surf and turf is excellent but very expensive.
Very busy on a Saturday evening. Waitress was all over the place but did her best and was very friendly and helpful. Food is always good here
Great service prices and food. Love the atmosphere. Next time i am in town I will definetly stop in.
Food was plentiful and satisfying. Service was excellent. Great find just a few minutes off 81.
The food is very good. The carrot cake was superb. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend harpers tavern.
Great food. Nice bar and really good service. For how good the food was, the service was really fast. I enjoyed the grilled chicken I got here.
Great Lunch! Friendly Staff! We enjoyed this Cozy, quaint stop for a bite to eat and a cold beer after visiting our dad at Indiantown Gap Memorial Cemetery
Old building with a bar/restaurant built in. Has tight seating downstairs and some seating upstairs (no handicap access upstairs). Decent bar food at a higher price point.
We got burgers the burgers were good,. The french fries were not good to me. Other items on the menu seemed overpriced but to be fair we didnt try them.
Can’t say anything bad about this place. Food is upscale as well as the service.
The service, staff, beverages and food are fantastic!! They make you feel at home with the wonderful hospitality ❣
Very good menu, atmosphere, and staff. Make sure to get the swatty fries!Prime ribPork chopSwatty fries
Food was really good. Four stars becuase service was a little slow waiter took a while acknowledge us sitting there. Guess it was busy. Overall would recommend
It was very good. I love going to historic places, especially when it is still used as it was originally intended.
We lucked into having Easter Sunday dinner at Harpers Tavern while on our way back to Ottawa Ontario from Lakeland FL. We didnt have a reservation but they found a spot for us in a very busy restaurant that dates back to 1804!.....and, it is our namesake, as we are Harpers as well!. (which is why we decided to try it out )Reading the history of the restaurant was truly enlightening!The food was excellent and the service as well.Sandy and Sue HarperOttawa Ontario
This is the kind of local place you want to discover. Beautiful location, atmosphere of a historic tavern, with great food-(get the crab cakes! I dont even like crab but liked these-yes- that good).If thats not enough to encourage you to drive 5 miles further than you usually do, consider service that is great and a bar room filled with everybody knows your name vibes- did I mention reasonable prices? They are for the quality and class this place offers.This is worth the extra mile, worth your evening and a local restaurant worth making a tradition.
Great atmosphere great food. A bit on the pricy side. New York strip was worthy of a high end steak house. Wings were surprisingly excellent. Reccomended.
The pulled pork bbq fries were delicious, and I highly recommend trying the homemade peanut butter silk pie. The attention to detail really shows, down to the perfectly toasted burger buns. Truly outstanding service and a charming atmosphere. I hope we can make it back to Hershey one day to go again!
Love this place! Food is delicious! Our server, Shannon, is always so nice!
Great food,great service. A must try if you are in the area. Loved the charm of this old building.
Very nice place, we enjoyed the drinks and food, service is awsome, great job gang
Good food and pleasant, upscale rustic atmosphere.
This is a quaint, down-home cozy place where staff and customers are friendly. Good food and it comes out from the kitchen fairly quickly. It has been a tavern since 1803. Although people no longer arrive by horse and carriage, there is ample parking for cars!
My daughter had the best Reuben sandwich, and their French onion soup is DELISH!
Super fast service! Such a friendly staff! Everyone smiles at you.. the food was Good.. I ordered the fish and chips and a French onion soup, guys ordered wings, and pork loaded fries.. everyone was happy! Must’ve been good they didn’t even give me a chance to take a pic! Ordered desserts to go.. very affordable!
Was the best food we had in long time. Everyone was so polite and helpful. Will definitely be back
Awesome atmosphere and really really good food.
The food is very good and the service is even better.
Food is great and service is great and so was the prices.I like the architect of the inside with brick walls and to think that this place was built in the 1800 is fascinating.They also have an outdoor patio which is nice.We will be back.
Our meals were nothing but absolutely delicious! The staff was/is very professional and helpful!We were staying at Red Umbrella B&B just up the road and couldnt have found a better restaurant (Tavern) for dinner!
This place never disappoints! Made reservations 45 minutes in advance. Arrive about 5 minutes early and we were immediately seated. The place was packed but they were wonderfully accommodating. We had drinks, appetizers, salads, soup, and entree all within 40 minutes, each dish timed nearly perfectly to the completion of previous one. The staff was incredible. Every dish we received was delicious. Absolutely top notch. Nothing needed additional seasoning and was cooked to perfection. Thank you everyone who worked to give us such a stellar experience!!!
Really nice restaurant with a great menu and tasty food. We had reservations but Im not sure you need them unless you have a large party. Recommended dining experience. We will be back soon too.
I love Harpers Tavern. Hunter on top, and AJ and Achillies are friends.
Food was delicious. Loved the place and the beauty of its age.
Service was really attentive. The flood was good for the region. Had space for our group of 7. Over all we will likely go again when in town visiting.
Awesome food with awesome service. Kerstin was amazing!
Delicious food, relaxing setting, great service
Stopped in on our way home from New Jersey, had a wonderful dinner. Wait staff was extremely attentive. Good food and nice atmosphere.
Never a bad time. Sometimes better then others. Food good. Staff friendly. Nice bar to sit at.Super happy with the way they handled the pandemic. Absolutely recommend showing support & we will continue to do so.
By far hunter is the best waiter and aj is the best busser
Word selection was nice, menu wasnt to busy. The service was good and the food was great. Most definitely will be going here again.
Wonderful place to eat and spend time chatting with your loved ones.Its obviously cared for by the owner and has stood the test of time.Food is delicious, fairly priced for its dish size and quality .Not 5 star based on the inattentive wait staff.
Absolutely amazing food.
Great service, great food. We sat in the bar room amid the brick walls and wooden accents. Each room has a different feel to it and all are rich in history.
A very nice place with great service and wonderful food. The prime rib was perfect and the flounder was also top notch. Definitely worth a visit when youre in the area.
Great food with a cozy atmosphere. The employees were the best! Perfect place for a quiet night out.
Had a great visit here... went mainly for dessert but food looked so good i decided to order dinner as well. The owner and rest of staff were super nice. Place was definitely full... looks like good business... and it was very clean.
The service was excellent however the prime rib was tough and the vegetables were cold....another one at our table got filet mignon and ordered it well done and got it medium to medium rare....nice place but we were very disappointed 😞
Food was good, service was exceptional. Lean and well lot. We had reservations so seating was easy, took care of a large group. Would definitely come back.
Great food and customer service was awesome
Hunter and AJ best servers at Harpers Tavern
Delicious food, friendly staff and a beautiful place! Stopped here late night during a roadtrip on impulse. They had a special menu for valentines day. They were very accommodating of single ole me. Gave me a heads up about the special menu and made sure I was comfortable. The food was exceptionally good and everyone, even other customers were very friendly. Definitely would recommend
Got sick off the scallops. Love this place, maybe the cooks were bad that day, was there at 230 ish Friday. Friendly bartender, I will try again I suppose.
Food was not anything to brag about an a double absolute bloody mary was $18.00 an I feel the food was overpriced especially for the quality an this was my 2nd time there 2 bloody marys a double bacardi an coke an 2 shots of patron were a little over $60 an then we had food bill also I dont mind paying for good food but not overpriced dinners an drinks I asked about the price an the wairltress told me its $9 for a single an double that for a double cause it was Topsfield vodka but absolute is far from top shelf. Take plenty of money just in case you dont look at the prices or they arent marked lol
Crabcakes are delicious. Our server Hunter was great!
Wonderful to say the least. We were greeted by an extraordinarly friendly nice hostess. We had a server by the name of Jack who was attentive and amazing himself. The food was perfect and could have not asked for anything else. Steaks were cooked perfectly, bacon-wrapped scallops as an appetizer were amazing. An absolute must try restaurant. Great food portions for a wonderful price.
GREAT ATMOSPHERE! This place is a must visit if youre driving by on a road trip or working here at Ft. Indiantown Gap. Sit at the bar, get some beer and enjoy the delicious food. The delmonico steak with red potatoes was phenomenal. 10/10, will be here again!
The food was pretty good. The Scottish Salmon was awesome and the rest if the food as well. My only grievance was there were reserved spots at the bar which took up the remaining 1/4 that nobody ever showed up for the whole time I was there. Whats the point in saying a spot is reserved if the people never show up... Ill try it again another time. Didnt feel busy but I was not really aiming for a table... 😒
The resterant is something of a throwback and seems like it would have been a way station on the highway back in the day, and the decor is something from the 1970s . With that said the food was excellent. My wife had a filet ordered medium well, so they butterflied it which normally dries out the meat this was still tender. I had the crab cakes and was impressed with the amount of crab meat in them. The vegetable of the day was roasted carrots, however they must have been blanched first (but not. overcooked) and then roasted because the flavor was great but they were not overcooked or charred as roasted carrots tend to be. We did not have dessert, but the service was excellent, the resterant was clean and the staff was, from what we saw, following COVID precautions. I would recommend the restaurant over all.
Lovely historic building with semi-period interior decor. Brief history in the menu, but would like more about the building and restaurant. Bar had a lot of regulars. Bartender, Jess, was very personable especially with the regulars and very efficient. The Cesar salad arrived in about 60 seconds. Lots of dressing and croutons were crunchy. Delicious. The chicken broccoli alfredo was delicious. If I had to criticize I would say the chicken may have been a little dry, but still delicious. Live music started at 6 on a Wednesday. The bar gets crowded around 6 but plenty of seating in multiple dinning rooms.
Great historic restaurant, great food, and great service! The only reason I didnt rate it 5 stars is because there is no changing table for babies in the restrooms. Our server was great though and let us use their upstairs area to take care of our infant son. Would definitely recommend :)
The owner treats her employees like they are less then her. The menu hasnt changed in 7 years. The bathroom is impossibly small and often not clean. Needs new management to give this place the attention it deserves. Claims to be 5 star but struggles with its $5 lunch special.
Great service, good food.
Harpers is our go-to restaurant for Valentines Day, my birthday and our wedding anniversary. Friday and Saturday they have the Prime Rib, which is EXCELLENT! So flavorful and delicious. And then I always get a crab cake with it that is superb! I always look forward to going there for our special occasions. Always see a lot of the same wait-staff for years and they are efficient with serving. The atmosphere is nice, we have never had a problem and the food is awesome! Highly recommend this restaurant.
Visited for the first time yesterday. Place has an older historic feel to it which is great. Food is pretty good to.Editing a prior post - Prices are quite reasonable for what you are getting. Place is very clean and nice and its Crazy to find a place that can do everything great fromthe pulled pork to steaks to seafood. All around great place!!
Wonderful ... love the history of these beautiful old homes.
Arrived on a Saturday night at 915. Sat ourselves in the bar area at a high top. the owner asked us to clear the table, and then hand her the tip that was left for her waitress. We then waited another 25 minutes to even see a waitress to take our drink order. We didnt get our drinks until after 10.TLDR: The apps we ordered were terrible. The service left me to believe that I aged 20 years before my food came out. Good the prices they charge I expect decent food. Not excessive waiting and garbage wanna be high end food that the kitchen thinks isfancy and is actually embarrassing. This pace is an easy skip for anyone coming through the area.
Upon leaving reviews on other sites, the employees of the restaurant attacked me and of course said I was lying in my reviews. My daughter and I both suffered from all the symptoms of FOOD POISONING!! We did not get it officially diagnosed because we were too sick to go to the doctors. We both shared my crab cakes and her salmon. The crab cakes did have an odd taste but I thought it might be the fillers they used. The atmosphere was lovely and I really wanted a good experience. The waitress was not friendly and very rushed. A waste of an evening I will never get back.
This place was suggested buy lisa @ are hotel the staff was very friendly the services was outstanding the food dont judge me i had the weiner szynal and i have to say it was fantastic the Brussel sprouts w/ bacon were under cooked to my liking they wanted to get me another order but i reheated at hotel room and they softened up price was good for what we ordered some seafood items looked kind of pricey for me my visit was great and i would recommend this place to friends that will be out this way it was in fact less then 10 drive from the casino
Great wings. Good Cajun shrimp salad. Beer tap not working but fixed in 15 mins. Very nice waitress. Reasonable pricesCool old tavern atmosphere. Will go back.
The staff was all very friendly and the food was amazing. Definitely a slightly hidden jewel, very neat ambiance.
Service was quick, efficient and friendly. Food was delicious! Music selection upstairs could be more relaxing...maybe just instrumental? Overall a delightful meal to celebrate my birthday !
We had a large party at the restaurant this week after a funeral. The restaurant lost our reservations. Then when they got us seated were unable to accommodate for a gluten free allergy for one person in our party. Many restaurants have at least one or two entrees that they offer gluten free, this place doesnt. They were rude when we inquired with the waitress who did not take the inquiry seriously either. It was very disheartening as the person with the allergy left the restaurant starving after an all morning processional drive, a service, and burial for their mother.
Not a great restaurant. Fries came out soggy. Battered fish was good. Burgers are okay. Onion rings average. Green beans drowned in butter. 1/2 chicken good. — on the lower side of an okay restaurant. Definitely 2 stars. Some dishes pretty pricey.
Definitely above average food, granted that comes with an above average price. Biggest issue being the crab cakes I received were hilariously small. Food can also take awhile to delivered but its worth the wait. Great casual place to dine.
Great food and equally great service. When we got there without a reservation, they immediately sat us in the overflow area without question and we were served right away. This kind of service is why this place deserves 5 stars.
Great food and friendly staff.
Great food Great service dinner music was good not to loud
This is a really nice quaint restaurant. If you are looking for traditional American food, this is a nice place to go. If you want something really fancy, look elsewhere. This restaurant caters to the blue collar population and the local military presence. They are a very friendly staff, and the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere of the restaurant is quaint, but it is comfortable.
Reserved a room for a large group.The staff was very friendly and on top of everything. The food was very good and the atmosphere was nice.First time there but certainly would not hesitate to go back again and I do recommend this to anyone traveling or living close to this nice Lebanon county tavern. Really close to Ft. Indian Town Gap so if you are there for any reason, keep them in mind.
Deep rich history & a true hidden gem. Decent beer selection, full bar, and our lunch was pretty spot on. Were picky eaters so were not expecting much, but pleasantly surprised. Burger was cooked perfectly, chicken on caesar was very good.Highly recommended if traveling through!
Service and food were excellent.
We went there as we were passing through town. There wasnt much around as far as restaurants go, so we appreciated them being there. The historic building was really interesting. Host and server were lovely. The food seemed a little overpriced for what it was, but we realize there isnt much competition around. We ended up ordering somewhat conservatively and spent about $60 for the two of us. The biggest annoyance was we could hear the bartender snort everytime she laughed. It was not a cute snort (like she probably thought it was). It was very unappetizing to hear someone suck snot through there nose and down their throat while youre eating.
Located right off Old Rt.22 or Jonestown Rd. and very convenient to cyclists who want to break for lunch. Nine bicyclists stopped here today. We experienced fast service and very tasty food. I was one of the riders and I bet well be heading here again.
Staff very attractive and food was good. Worth your time.
I had veal parm, the wife had NY strip. Both were pretty good, but the NY strip was perfect. Excellent service and they had our meals ready in record time. Our other couple had prime rib and sirloin and they were pleased as well. Comfy place to eat and chill!
Skip dessert. The roast beef was among the best Ive ever had. Service left a lot to be desired though. Not bad, but certainly not good. The restaurant itself was in dire need of a refurb as well, I felt as though I was stepping back in time.
The food was good. We were seated upstairs in a large room. The waiter was prompt and courteous and we all had a good time.
Had a nice dinner. The waitress was very nice.
Great place for just two people or a group to relax and enjoy dinner or a drink. Perfection from the staff to the food and drinks. There are different rooms to enjoy dinner. A quaint bar area and a lovely covered outdoor deck. This is worth the drive if you are looking for a new dining experience.
Stumbled upon this place when we were traveling through the area. The first thing you notice is the outside of the building. It looks like a quaint little bed and breakfast of years past. The inside has lots of antique decor and is very cozy and welcoming. The staff was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious and was served in a timely manor. I will definitely recommend this place to others and am planning to stop every time I travel through this area again.
The Joeys homemade crabcakes were outstanding- just jumbo lumps of crab! The salmon was also luscious! Then the peanut butter cream pie pushed the meal over the top! Hunters service was superb and we will certainly go back for more!
Warm and friendly atmosphere. Prompt service and the best prime ribs in the area.
Very cute local tavern. Decorations were a bit dated but it truly fit the atmosphere. Live guitarist sang during dinner. Food and Service were excellent!
Went for Thanksgiving Buffet. The place was busy, but we sat down immediately. We were There for the buffet and had outstanding, hot food. The server was also very attentive with out drinks and bringing us our check.
Good food, fine service, cozy atmosphere- all await you when you dine at Harpers.
Another awesome meal !! Wait staff on their A game. Attentive to our needs. Food was great and served promptly. We had a wonderful evening. If youre in the area, Harpers is a must stop !
Food, atmosphere, drinks and wait staff were all amazing! Quick service, large portions and reasonably priced. Great relaxing ambience and the Harptinis were amazing!
Friendly owner, wonderful service. We all enjoyed our dinners and desserts. I will be adding this place to my GPS so that we can come back next time we are in the area. 🙂
This is the best restaurant in town if you are looking for something healthier than pub fare--which is what everyone else offers. We were disappointed to read that they were not open every evening.The menu has vegetables, grilled fish, salads (the steak salad is great, but note that it comes with fries on top).Good selection of beers on tap.
My first visit to Harpers. Service, food was excellent! Nice pace, did not feel rushed at all, even though they were quite busy! Crab cakes are delightful!
This historic tavern offers bar seating and a surprising amount of dinner seating. Their service is always polite and quick and makes for a great lunch stop. There are a free beers on tap including a seasonal or two and a nice selection of craft bottles to choose from.
An amazing place literally in the middle of nowhere! Outside of Lebannon PA. A great variety of beef and fresh seafood. A great yellow fin tuna. If your looking for a top wine list this is not the place but passible. A place with a 200 year old history is hard to pass up and quite a few locals don’t even know about it. We will absolutely be back there on my next trip to the area!
First time to this restaurant was last Thursday. Very pleased, great service, excellent food and a very comfortable at home feeling. Only had soup, sandwiches and fries---but you can be sure well be back when we are in the area. Wish it has been a bit warmer outside and we may have sat on the patio.
Nice staff. New England Clam Chowder was very good. Wife enjoyed her grilled swordfish, my NY steak was perfect. Place is literally over 200 yrs old.
Excellent!! Both food and service. Our waiter was outstanding! Will definitely return!
The Food is Great .The staff is Very nice and helpful.What a Great findThe pricing is Great for the quality of the great food .
Food was not good. 2 orders of Wiener schnitzel were so tough that you could barely cut it. One order was replaced, but it was also tough. One person ordered steak, but it was over done and was replaced. The crab cakes were loaded with filler and not great. I doubt we will ever return.
Excellent service. Very comfortable. Food very good. French onion soup very good. A bit salty but delicious. Delmonico steaks were perfectly grilled.
Service for a party of 18 was spot on and time from order to food presentation was quite efficient and accurate. Slightly pricey but if thats the kind of service and top notch food quality, youre getting what youre paying for! 4 1/2 🌟
Clean good food, nice staff
First time there in 12 years. Steak was excellent but there was a guest chef. Robert Irvine.....help needed!! If you go, eat in the bar. The rest of the dining areas are very creepy. I know its 200 yrs old but no excuse for that pink Victorian wallpaper. That place needs some cheering up. Excellent service also!
I love the atmosphere and the history of the tavern. The food is excellent. Staff are great. It is a great place to relax for a few drinks and enjoy great food
Omg soooooo good. Not fancy, definitely delicious . Steaks always perfect. Veggies delicious. And the Caesar salad dressing is to die for. Great service (we always go on a Friday late afternoon so i cant say for any other time but I doubt that changes). Drinks are good. Maybe a little pricey, but worth it. (Filet mignon is almost 30, but anyone who likes good steak knows thats not unusual). This is my favorite restaurant. Personally, i think the price is right there with outback and longhorn but the quality here at Harpers is soooooooo much better. Thank you Harpers, never change!
One of my favorite places to go and eat. Nice quaint family type atmosphere with excellent food! Food great all the time but, live prime rib special on Friday or Saturday night. When friends from outside the area come to visit they make sure we go and dine there.
Great restaurant. Food is consistently delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly recommend to everyone.
Went here our first night of a visit to Hershey Park. 4 adults, 3 kids under 4. Grown-ups food was excellent and they were extremely accommodating to the kids. The kids who were not on their best behavior. A great experience.
Service is fantastic, food is very good and reasonably priced.
Weve been there several times. Food is always delicious and service is exceptional.
Ate here for 11th anniversary as a spur of the moment decision. Would definitely comeback very good atmosphere, old time rock and roll and folk music. Food was priced accordingly and tasted quite good.
We had an outstanding experience. Food was delicious! Our server shannon was very knowledgeable about the menu and had good dinner choices. Will be back for the chicken and broccoli alfredo.
The food was excellent and we had fantastic service even with the busy crowd. We will be back for sure.
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Being out of town we had no reservations but we were accommodated. The meal was prepared quickly, accurately, and the food was delectable. Thanks for welcoming a couple of strangers.
Worst service I ever had from a restaurant. My wife and I were hoping for a enjoyable evening 2 weeks ago and all we got was a rush job, even though the dining room was near empty. We ordered 2 glasses of wine and the meal. No more than 2 minutes after receiving the wine our salads came. We hadnt finished even half our salad and the waitress brought our main course. I asked the waitress why the rush and she blamed the cook. How ridiculous. I waved down a nice young man who turned out to be the owners son. He blamed both the waitress and the cook. He said they have spoken to the cook before about these situations but he doesnt listen. I asked this young man if he ever heard the saying, the tail is wagging the dog? He didnt so I explained the help is supposed to follow the bosses orders not the other way around. I also told him we spent more time with a lunch at Wendys than I did in his restaurant. In addition the waitress tried to overcharge us but the owners son took care of this for us. The waitress never apologized for how we were treated. The food was just ok nothing special for the prices they charge. Actually Wendys food was better. We will never go back to this place and we suggest either should you.
Atmosphere was old and needed attention to cleaning and painting. Server was nice but appeared to be rushed. Ordered prime rib Med-med rare came out well, sent back immediately and received a med rare to Med within 5 mins. It was just ok. Not like several others had posted best ever. But fine. Husband had hamburger ordered med came out well but was good none the less. It was ok for a stop in traveling but I would not make it a point to go there.
Our food was beyond delicious and our waitress, Ashley, was top notch. Will asked to be seated in her area again!! Thank you.
We learned from the owner that two of their serving staff were absent due to illness. However, although the entire place was being taken care of by only two servers, we never once felt our service being sorted in anyway. Plus, I really enjoyed the wiener shitzel. The review being limited to 4 stars is because the meal was too come with linguini, but instead served a different pasta.
The food was awesome and our server did an amazing job of fielding several large groups. Thanks so much.
We had a great lunch here while visiting with my cousin who was training at Fort Indiantown Gap. Extensive menu and delicious food. No one left disappointed. Generous bar beverages as well. We will be back.
Nice atmosphere, great food and a pleasant throw back in time. We stopped by on the way from NY to Harrisburg late at night and our server never rushed us and was very nice. Highly recommend!
Great food, great service and the drinks were awesome too!!
Very good food. We went on Fathers Day (they arent normally open on Sundays) so it was a limited menu. I dont know how much they normally offer but everything we ordered was excellent.
Best rueben sandwich Ive ever eaten. Mm! Its a good thing theyre so far away. If they were any closer Id eat there everyday. Good prices too.
Add New York strip steak and of course a nice vodka on the rocks I would say the prices at Harpers would definitely outclass any five star restaurant. Friends had filet mignon and prime rib and none of us went away hungry. It was absolutely one of the best weekends Ive had did a long time would go back again and eat there anytime I had a chance. I would have no problem recommending it to any of my friends those that are my friends I dont think they would deserve that good of food GoodLife entertainment and all in all I love the smile on my face in a full belly
What a wonderful experience! Chose this because we were hungry and didnt want chain food. Harpers Tavern and Restaurant is a quaint setting with delicious food in good portions. They even have sweet tea! Our party had the following: the rosemary grilled chicken with roasted red pepper and bacon pesto over linguini, the Philadelphia steak salad, the chicken parm, a cheeseburger, and some appetizers. Everyone was satisfied with their choices! Well worth the stop and a Great surprise for us!
If you like prime rib, you will love this restaurant! Amazing crab cakes as well. Service is attentive, but not overbearing. Great neighborhood place.
Pleasant. Nice ambiance. Service was good. Food was good. A little pricey.
Crazy how good these guys are. Regulars come in and get drinks set before them without ordering. Live entertainment and easy access makes this a great place to visit. ($4 drafts arent bad either)
Pretty good food. Stopped in while i was visiting the area. Would definitely repeat. Great customer service as well.
The decor was dirty low light bar feel windows dirty my table was right next to a hole in the wall food was way over priced my sauated mushrooms were bland because there were from a can the stake ok but the bottom of it was hard and a bit charred not a 28 dollar meal the rice was dry there advertise phone number not even in service we had gift card from costco when we went to use them we werent allowed to use the remaining balance to tipe the waiter so we had use the atm there that charge me 2.50 to withdraw just to tip. If you want to go to a wannabe restaurant this is the place for you.
Outstanding if youre in rural Hershey. Try the prime rib - even the queen cut will stuff you with its juicy goodness! The tap selection isnt too shabby either.
Good food. Nice place for family. Small for groups but enjoyable for after funeral meal with family/friends. Used by many people since proximity to Fort Indiantown Gap Cemetery.
Great young man as our waiter!Out of prime rib so our meals were okay but nothing exciting ..so suggest you get there early
Food was good service was good and they handled 20 people from our group that were at a funeral at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. When I get back there will definitely stop again
Excellent food and service! Great place for a date night with my wife!!!
Very friendly fast service and the food is amazing. I ordered the shrimp cocktail and the crabcake dinner. Everything was so full of flavor .
Fantastic atmosphere and service. Excellent food I had a crock of delicious French onion soup! Hot ham & cheese sandwich! Reasonable prices.
Great service, wonderful atmosphere with very good food. Will definitely coming back again.
Food was homey. Service was nice .they can use a bit of more light during the lunch time inside of the dining areas. .
Not what you would expect from a restaurant with the name Travern in it. It was an unexpected delight. Atmosphere was relaxing, it was decorated elegantly. Food was excellent, if youre in the area dont miss it
My mom and I love it here. We always go here to celebrate holidays or just to simply enjoy the food. It’s very relaxing and always good service.
The food is always excellent! Crab cakes are highly recommended! They have a bunch of good mixed drinks and a bartender that knows how to make them right.
The new England clam chowder was delicious! The new York strip steak was cooked perfectly! Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Excellent food, and service. Prime rib was the best I ever had. Cozy setting. I will be returning to eat here next time Im in Hershey area.
They seem to manage to always have some soup you want to try. Sandwiches are pretty good too. A local favorite that you should try if youre nearby.
Excellent service and food is great. My wife and I really enjoy going here.
The food was really good. Price is a bit higher for certain items but the food is worth paying a bit more for.
Hadnt been in for a while...great new additions on the specials sheet. spiced curried chicken in a thai peanut sauce...what? mmmmm. And of course, peanut butter pie. Great vibe in the bar. Several new servers, all attentive, positive...all in all a great evening
SLOW service, undercooked food, cold fries. Asked to switch tables for a larger party that came in after us. They ordered and were served before our order was taken. Same group was leaving when our food arrived. Medium Well burger came out red and cold in the middle with wilted lettuce. Saw bus boy dump ice from a bus trough into a water pitcher.
Warm and welcoming environment with much history.
Everyone was so friendly, the food was Wonderful! Our first time here and they treated us like old friends. Just go
Always great food, the atmosphere is amazing and the service second to none.
Waitress was SUPER & good tasted great however there must have been MSG in my food which lm very allergic too & didnt get home prior to my reaction (instant diarreha).
Absolutely horrible place....interior was very dirty and dingy....crappy overpriced food that tasted like it came frozen from a box. S-L-O-W service and their ladies room was so disgusting I even refused to go even though I REALLY had to go.....not sure if a drunk customer threw up in there or what, but there was slime all over the inside of the stall, SO GROSS! Dont waste your time with this dump, there are cleaner places to go!
Decent steak, average sides, poor wine selection. Thurs was steak special night and they ran out of special steaks but had plenty of the more expensive ones. Service was good.
We loved itThe place is historic and gourgousThe hostess and personnel were awesomeOur waiter and his assistant were excellentThe food was so deliciousThe singer entertainer was very talentedIt was my girlfriends b day dinner and I got them to surprise her w cake w a candle and the singer played his guitar and lead the whole restaurant in happy birthday to TracyThats what a great evening
Stopped off the highway on a long weekend trip for quick food and everything was great. Will be back and visiting that area just because of the tavern.
Great food, super service. We took friends and it was their first time at Harpers Tavern. They loved it and want to go back.
Awesome atmosphere and good service but are food came out cold they did offer us a free dessert
Food excellent, amount of food is more than you can eat. atmosphere is great. menu is pricey but worth it.
Very poor lighting which made it difficult to see the menu. As for the food, I was not impressed. Im not sure I would return. Service was great however.
Very dark atmosphere and very dated decor. The food was not very appealing not at all worth the price. Not recommended unless you just want to drink at their old dark bar.
First time eating here and the service was slow but the food was excellent. I will definitely give it another try sometime.
Good price, good food, excellent service, with an old feel ambiance. This is a nice stop if you are in the area.
Steak delmonico is spectacular. Cooked perfectly to order with delicious sides. You know its a good restaurant when the parking lot is full.
Excellent food & service. Very nice resturant. Our 3rd visit.
I travel to PA for business and usually stop here for lunch or dinner and its always good. I have never been disappointed and the wait staff is excellent.
Food tastes great but severely overpriced for the quantity given, ordered a to-go, lunch sized salad and a side of sweet potato fries... $18! I was still hungry afterwards... disappointing.
This is a great place to go after a long day at work. The place is chill and the food is pretty good. The specials are awesome
Prime rib had alot of fat. The baked potato was badly over cooked. The service was horrible. I would never go back.
Great & friendly service. You can have a fancy sit down dinner of steak or seafood OR grab a beer and burger at the bar. Popular with the military from the nearby Ft. Indiantown Gap.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Harpers Tavern 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-14I drive by Harpers Tavern all the time after kayaking and never once stopped. The other day my brother and I just made that spur of the moment choice to stop there after paddling for several hours. We were not disappointed.Menu pricing is a bit more, but the quality is a bit more, but still completely affordable. I went with a Bacon Cheeseburger meal. Let me tell you, this was the best burger Ive had in Lebanon County. I always have my burger done medium and this place delivered a near perfect looking sandwich. The bacon is worthy of praise too, it wasnt soggy or over cooked, just perfect bacon for a sandwich. The roll was soft and tasted great.Our service was quick and our waitress was nice and very well mannered.
Review №2
2022-06-01This is an old building that apparently has been a pub and restaurant since 1804. It certainly has not been updated in a while. But it is charming. Service was first rate and prices were very reasonable. I got the Chicken Parmesan (which I found in the Pasta section for some reason) and it was good. It was served with a dinner salad, came with a warm roll, salad dressing etc.My only complaint was the the chicken itself was tough. So tough that I had to ask for a steak knife to cut it. A colleague of mine got one of the veals and had the same problem so it was either a problem in the kitchen that night, or maybe this is the way they prepare their meats?The server had a hard time describing the vegetable of the day. It was Brussels Sprouts and when we asked him how it was prepared, the question stumped him. Luckily the table next to ours had ordered it, overheard the conversation and showed us that the Sprouts were roasted.It was a good meal and enjoyable service even with a couple of small mishaps and if Im in the area in the future, I will definitely want to stop in again as the menu is quite extensive with lots of options to explore.
Review №3
2022-06-03We had the BEST EVER experience at Harpers Tavern!! 😀🙏Not only was the food absolutely out of this world delicious--we also had an absolutely out of this world server. She was on top of things & could not have been any more accommodating! I am a BIG tipper no matter what but this server received a 70% TIP!! She was worth every penny & we made sure she knew we appreciated all she had done for us. I am so terrible with names or I would give her a shout out. Unfortunately I cannot do that because I cannot remember her name. 😣There is such a history there & they give you a paper that has all the info from 200+ yrs ago when the first person owned the property. It is known to be haunted-this was my main reason for taking my daughter there for her BIRTHDAY DINNER 😍We both love that kind of stuff. Anyway-I was glad we went not only for the fantastic service but for the EXCELLENT FOOD & to SPOT a GHOST!! My daughter saw the little girl in a dress-running around & playing behind the bar-just prior to me mentioning that a little girl in a dress has been seen by others!! THAT WAS CRAZY-WE LOVED IT! It is a must see place.
Review №4
2022-06-26The food was great! There were several different items that I would want to order and hope I have a chance to down the road. The special on Saturday was Prime Rib so I went with that and was not disappointed. Very good cut of meat and extremely tasty. I also had a cup of the clam chowder and that was delicious as well! The tavern itself is very cool. Neat rooms and you can definitely get a feel for the history of the building. Definitely will go back again! Shame it took me so long to visit in the first place!
Review №5
2021-10-09Great place. Comfortable atmosphere. Friendly efficient service. Excellent food.
Review №6
2022-04-25I wish I would have actually had pictures of my delicious burger, but I ate it too fast. 😂 First time vistor. What a great place! Loved the atmosphere, I loved our server, she was excellent! And our party of four couldnt rave about our lunch anymore than we did. Fantastic place. Will definitely visit again when in Pennsylvania.
Review №7
2022-05-22Never disappointed! Delicious food, refreshing libations and warm inviting servers
Review №8
2022-05-29Always a great time to get some food nearby and change it up. Not my go to place, but nice way to mix it up for lunch. As a dinner option it is probably as close as you will get for fine dining in the area, and it does a good job at such. Great selections on the menu.
Review №9
2022-06-16The customer service was nice. The waitress seemed to want to push us out at a certain point, but we were not subdued, it was a family get together in which we hadnt seen each other for a few years. There were lots of fries available. I ordered a lump crab meat sandwich which was overwhelmed, from my perspective, by a large hamburger bun. I dispensed with the bun. The crabcake was baked, I think, not bready,, thank goodness, but not a stand out dish either. The food overall was well priced, which was great.
Review №10
2022-06-04Great service. Delicious food. After an enjoyable first visit here tonight, I plan on coming back regularly.