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The Melting Pot - Harrisburg
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(243)Coming Soon!Cafe Fresco - Center City
Price: Moderate•Fusion / Eclectic•4.9(753)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.
1700° Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.9(1,110)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.Fiesta Mexico
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.5(170)Fiesta Mexico is a beautiful Mexican restaurant that is great for everything from dates to celebrations. The interior has stunning archways and fantastic décor. There is a full bar so that patrons can sip on fruity margaritas to go with their meals. Fiesta Mexico is open every day of the week for lunch and dinner. The Fiesta Mexico menu is quite extensive and has great options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The queso fundido and cheese quesadilla are mouthwatering and addicting. Nacho lovers can order options like bean nachos and beef nachos, or chorizo nachos and chicken nachos. Other favorites are the carne asada with tender steak and guacamole salad. Dinner combinations are very popular as well so that diners can try a variety of items like enchiladas and tacos when ordering just one meal.
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- BBeccaPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoBrian the Manager (I believe) was very hands on with our whole experience. I was very impressed with the professionalism even when in was challenged. Thank you Brian! Our server was good. Left us alone which I like. Especially when you like alone time. I haven’t been to the Melting Pot in years because I had a bad experience. I am VERY happy I came back. It’s a whole new experience and so many new items and things to choose. Love the pic your own option. I can’t wait to return!!!!!!!More infoThe Melting Pot - HarrisburgPrice: Moderate• American• Harrisburg•4.7
- RRonPhiladelphia County •5 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat experience as always! The service is amazing.More infoCafe Fresco - Center CityPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Harrisburg•4.9
- SSussanPhiladelphia County •5 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoCaleb provided excellent service. Food was delishMore infoAd Lib Craft Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Harrisburg•4.8
- JJuliaPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat spot for lunch. Nice menu and atmosphere great foodMore infoAura Modern MediterraneanPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Camp Hill•4.7
- EEdwinVIPGreater Boston •19 reviews4.0Dined on Jun 23, 2025The Haricot vert were too salty ! Other than that things were fine and the service was very good .More info1700° SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Harrisburg•4.9
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Located near Hershey Town USA and the beautiful, 63-acre Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is a central Pennsylvania jewel that is brimming with pride, beautiful countryside and charming, small-town fare. The city, in fact, is known for its craft breweries, hole-in-the-wall sandwich shops and slow-churned ice cream. Don't miss out on a salted caramel milkshake! Whether you’re munching on high-end popcorn snacks called “poshcorn” at the vintage-style theater converted into a café or taking a riverboat cruise with a beer in hand, you’ll find a lot of charm in Harrisburg. You'll also come across vibrant fresh options from local Harrisburg growers and farmers.
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