Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Hershey / Harrisburg

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Sophia's At Walden

4.9

4.9 (49)

$30 and under

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

Open for lunch and dinner, Sophia's at Walden serves contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed space. This casual dining bakery and cafe is famous for its made-to-order brunch menu, which includes popular dishes such as eggs, home fries, toast, benedicts and fresh waffles. The lunch and dinner menu features burgers, salads and sandwiches. Try the restaurant signature chicken pastina soup, served with homemade bread, for a light delicious treat. Sophia's is a great pick for a savory lunch, dinner, or brunch. Drop by and spoilyourself with cinnamon roll pancakes, waffles or a delicious salad. Sophia's offers a kid-friendly menu, making it a great pick for families.

Reservations are only available for dinners and brunch.

As a friendly reminder, we are a BYOB. Sophia's will provide all non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be a $2 plating fee for all outside desserts.

Additional parking is located behind the building.

Top review

Sharon

Dined 5 days ago

Food was very good. We loved sitting outside on a beautiful night.

Freshido Bar & Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (59)

$30 and under

Asian

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Freshido Bar & Kitchen is your destination for bold, fresh flavors and an unforgettable dining experience. Our menu features expertly crafted rice bowls, ramen, sushi, and more, blending traditional Asian ingredients with modern culinary creativity. Enjoy our full bar with a variety of beers on tap, signature cocktails, refreshing mocktails, and a curated selection of wines. Whether you're savoring a handcrafted sushi roll or relaxing with a drink, Freshido Bar & Kitchen offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Experience the best of Asian-inspired cuisine and exceptional service in Linglestown, PA.

Top review

Sharon

Dined 6 days ago

Great lunch, with great service - one of my favorites!

Cafe Fresco - Center City

4.8

4.8 (753)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

A pioneer of Harrisburg dining, Café Fresco Center City opened its doors in 2005. Located in the heart of Restaurant Row, the Feng Shui inspired ambiance offers comfortable and intimate dining spaces that pulse with an energy and excitement. From the moment you step inside, you become part of the Café Fresco experience. Whether you are joining us for an urban, café lunch or the upscale, metropolitan dining experience of our dinner service, our skilled, professional staff will strive to accommodate your every need. Our goal is to provide you with a metropolitan retreat nestled in the heart of a smaller city that will exceed every expectation – an experience that can only be provided by Café Fresco.

Top review

Ron

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Great experience as always! The service is amazing.

1700° Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1123)

$31 to $50

Unspecified

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

1700° Steakhouse is a sophisticated, high-end restaurant featuring Midwestern prime, dry aged and certified Angus beef, seared to perfection in our 1700 degree broiler. The menu also has an abundance of the finest sustainable seafood from which to choose.
A place to see and be seen, this steakhouse is every bit as comfortable as it is refined. Large windows overlook Market Square, eight foot high glass wine cabinets showcase a substantial wine selection and feature photography walls, natural faux leather and cowhide finishes adorn the space.
In tandem with its sister cocktail lounge, 1700° Steakhouse presents signature craft and barrel aged cocktails and locally produced beer.
An award-winning wine list, extensive spirits offerings and unparalleled service in this playfully sophisticated restaurant make for an unforgettable dining experience.
AND all Steakhouse dinner guests receive complimentary valet parking.

Top review

DorisVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food and service was excellent. HT was very helpful and made great recommendations.

Chef De Crepe

4.9

4.9 (15)

$30 and under

Creperie

Camp Hill

About the restaurant

Family travels to France led us to starting our crêpe journey. In 2019 we began making crêpes from our cozy tent at wineries around Central PA. When the world shut down in 2020, our dreams may have seemed out of reach, but we took a scary risk and invested in a mobile food truck. Six months later we opened our family crêperie in Mechanicsburg, PA and because of the communities love and support we closed our Mechanicsburg location February 2023 and relocated to a larger location in Camp Hill, PA in March 2023. We strive to offer a unique brunch experience and dishes crafted with love, memories, our culture and tradition. Our family dream has become more than we have ever imagined with hard work and your support. If you need a Parisian getaway, look no further, visit us and allow us to transport you to Paris.

Top review

Carol

Dined 3 days ago

Thank you again for getting a table for us, even though there was a problem with the reservation time slot. In the future if I use Open Table I'll double check with you that the reservation is there and for the correct time. Thank you again, Carol Madara

Thea

4.8

4.8 (916)

$31 to $50

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

THEA In Mechanicsburg PA offers a unique BYOB handcrafted dining experience for everyone. At Thea, we focus on every detail, anticipating your dining needs through providing a seamless experience, allowing you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. Please call if you can not find a reservation that suits your needs.

Lunch ranges from $10-20
Dinner entrees ranges from $20-50

Top review

Dennis

Dined 5 days ago

Always a wonderful experience when we dine at Thea

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (420)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Ad Lib
Craft Kitchen and Bar
A comfortable gathering place where people come together to celebrate, debate politics or simply spend time with friends and family, Ad Lib is a “new take” on a traditional American Tavern.
Food and Drink offerings are old favorites “turned on their side” and full of surprises. Our food and beverage chefs combine classic preparations with contemporary creativity. Ad lib specials, the “Ad Lib Lunch” and Ad lib social hours celebrate spontaneity. This is a place to share food and share stories. There’s no script, just a stage set for you to wing it!
This is food that is fun to cook, fun to eat, fun to share. And, you can try many dishes in one visit with the large offering of small plate options. Guests can choose from over 40 small plates, over 30 wines by the glass, over 60 selections of beer and an ever changing list of craft, barrel aged and edible cocktails.

Top review

KevinVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Solid, attentive service with two ‘express lunches.’ The lunch tastes were, as usual, excellent.

Melting Pot - Harrisburg

4.7

4.7 (246)

$30 and under

American

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Amber

Dined 4 days ago

Olivia was the best. Food was amazing as always!

Tony’s Mining Company

4.8

4.8 (354)

$31 to $50

American

Cornwall

About the restaurant

Decades old classic meets modern sophistication in the heart of Cornwall. Whether you are looking for a delicious burger on our new patio or fireside fine dining experience, you will not be disappointed in the cuisine and ambience of this hidden gem! Newly renovated, under new ownership since September 2021.

Top review

Gretchen

Dined 3 days ago

Love this place!! Always a pleasant experience, service great, food great and atmosphere awesome!! Love the Wagyu tacos!!

Aura Modern Mediterranean

4.7

4.7 (307)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Camp Hill

About the restaurant

Aura strives to create the unique feeling of dining on the shores of the Mediterranean coast—where the warm sunlight, breathtaking views, gentle sea winds, and incredible cuisine come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Drawing on inspiration from the Iberian Peninsula, France, Greece, and Northern Africa; each dish is impeccably crafted to emphasize regional flavors using abundant fresh vegetables, seafood, meats, and herbs.

Our professional and knowledgeable staff will guide you through every step of your culinary journey. Relax with us and celebrate the flavors, spirit, and style that create the Aura of the Mediterranean.

Top review

Rajon

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent atmosphere, polite and courteous staff, food was excellent and prepared as ordered.

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