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Thea
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(916)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 $20-50Luna Italian Cuisine
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(527)New authentic Italian restaurant in the Mechanicsburg area! Come try our cuisine at 100 Legacy Park Dr right in the new development! We offer outside seating as well and a full service bar! Come see us!
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- DDennisPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAlways a wonderful experience when we dine at TheaMore infoTheaPrice: Expensive• American• Mechanicsburg•4.8
- SSharonRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFood was very good. We loved sitting outside on a beautiful night.More infoSophia's At WaldenPrice: Moderate• American• Mechanicsburg•4.9
- RRajonPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoExcellent atmosphere, polite and courteous staff, food was excellent and prepared as ordered.More infoAura Modern MediterraneanPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Camp Hill•4.7
- MMarkPhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 21, 2025Our first time after many recommendations. The food and service were excellent - highly recommend.More infoLuna Italian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Mechanicsburg•4.6
- AAngelaPhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 13, 2025We come here every year to start our vacation. The food, beer and atmosphere never disappoints! Thanks for another wonderful visit!More infoWolf Brewing CoPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Mechanicsburg•4.6
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Modern American fare is the most prevalent dish you will find in this hip and trendy town outside of Philadelphia, named for the mechanics who lived in the community in the early 1800s. Enjoy brunch by creating your own omelet, or try some country-fried bacon with sausage biscuits and gravy in one of the comfortable diners. Italian food is another popular cuisine in the area, and you will find options like scallops, clams and shrimp with basil alfredo. This close to Philadelphia, you might enjoy cheesesteak stromboli made with provolone and mozzarella cheeses, peppers, onions and marinara sauce. You can also sample contemporary French dishes like veal scaloppini with wild mushrooms.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Mechanicsburg is Sophia's At Walden
The best vegetarian restaurants in Mechanicsburg are Luna Italian Cuisine, Wolf Brewing Co and Thea
The restaurants with the best service in Mechanicsburg are Sophia's At Walden, Thea and Wolf Brewing Co
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Mechanicsburg are Thea, Sophia's At Walden and Wolf Brewing Co
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