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The Chocolatier Restaurant + Bar, Hershey, PA

The Chocolatier Restaurant + Bar

4.2
4.2
4052 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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The Chocolatier serves up family fare with a fun spin, and hints of chocolate. The space features past and present pieces from the Hersheypark® ride collection, one-of-a-kind views of neighboring attractions, and a second-story patio and bar. The Chocolatier celebrates the life and legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by continuing to bring people together for happiness, fun, and of course, chocolate.


*Due to the high volume demands, reservations can not be combined or changed. We will due our best to accommodate all special table request but they are not guaranteed.

* Please visit Hersheypark.com for parking schedule and fees.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 175 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (717) 508-1999
  • Website
    https://www.hersheypark.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rick Larsen
  • Location
    100 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
  • Neighborhood
    Hershey
  • Cross street
    Located in Chocolatetown, outside the HersheyPark entrance
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Bites With Coco The Bear

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a FREE kid's dessert with the purchase of a kid's entree from 5-7PM on Thursdays through April. Plus, hangout with Coco, The Official Mascot of the Hershey Bears!

    Bites With Coco The Bear Photo

  • Breakfast With Santa

    Nov 24 - Dec 31, 2023
    Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with hints of chocolate, kids’ activities, and lots of holiday family fun. Join us Friday - Sunday, November 24 - December 31st from 8 - 10:30 AM for Breakfast With Santa! Adults (12+) $34.95, Kids (3-11) $22.95, children 2 and under are free. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Alcohol is not available until 9 AM on Sundays.

    Breakfast With Santa Photo

What 4,052 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Most Booked

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Great for brunch

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Kid-friendly

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Innovative

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Most Booked

4,052 Reviews

  1. DavidK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, Megan our server was fantastic! Can’t wait to come back again!

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  2. Suzi

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met friends for lunch and were seated in a cute ferris wheel shaped booth. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive. The drinks are tasty but way overpriced. My chicken and waffle order was delicious! We had a relaxing, quiet lunch and enjoyed the gift shop sights afterward.

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  3. LisaL

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We went on a Wednesday evening and ordered a burger and flatbread. After an hour of waiting for our food we cancelled our order as our waiter had no idea when it was coming out after asking multiple times.

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  4. JoyaF

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful from the table by the window, our server, the drinks, and the food. Best French fries we've had in a long time, too!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant right at the entrance to Hersheypark.

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  6. JeannineM

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    True, our server, was wonderful. He was efficient, personable and accommodating. Our dinner was delicious. You cannot beat the apple dessert.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The creamy Burrata appetizer was divine! The cheese was smooth and creamy with mild flavor, while the fig jam was sweet but a bit tangy, the cranberry accents it really well. My whole group really enjoyed that! All our entrees were delicious as well! And the coffee I had was some of the best I’ve had in a while. Our seats were close to the bar, so we got to see the different drinks the bartenders prepared. I couldn’t partake for medical reasons, but they all looked lovely! I’m glad we made our reservation, and would return.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We clicked on the option for breakfast with Santa only to find out when we got there. It wasn't within the timeframe. Needless to say, my granddaughter was very disappointed.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucked up and got a table by the window! Food was hot and good. Our server Octavio was great. Very professional!!! Cocktails were good too

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  10. JamieP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner at Hershey Park! Located right at the entrance to the park, it was very convenient for a sit down break. Milkshakes amazing!

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  11. JenniferO

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered a cheeseburger with no onions. They prepare burgers in advance and set them under a warmer. I literally counted 20 burgers on the shelf at one point. The food prep person took the top bun off one of the burgers sitting there, picked off the onions and then put the burger on the server tray. For someone who has anaphylaxis from onions, picking off most of the onions would still cause me a serious reaction. Thank goodness I had a seat close to the food prep area so I could avoid a medical emergency. The burgers were sittting there over 10 minutes so you can imagine how disgustingly soggy the bottom bun was. Not a great experience here.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at The Chocolatier! The good is delicious and the service is great. The Chicken and Waffles and the Chocolatetown Burger are both delicious!

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  13. JenniferF

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service Fun atmosphere. Great fun

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clean, friendly, excellent service. We recommend making this a stop.on your Hershey visit.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service. The whole staff was very polite friendly and professional. The food was delicious., This was only MT second time eating here and plan to come back again soon.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Central Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 3rd year going back for the breakfast with Santa. The entire family enjoys the food, visiting with Santa and all of the holiday decorations.

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  17. jodim

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Way too expensive for the type of food that you get!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My cousins I had gone to the Chcolatier expecting to have breakfast with Santa and it was a mess. They sat us in a corner, when it was clear they had other tables available. A server did not come over to us until 20 minutes passed and one of us went up and asked for one. They had plenty of servers helping others so there was not problem with them being understaffed. The food was cold and there was not too much of a selection. I would not eat there again.

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  19. AngelaE

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was okay. The food The decent but took to long to come out. We have been to this restaurant before back in May and had just lunch...the experience was about the same.

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  20. PauletteB

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our cocktails were wonderful, as was our server. There were, however, some issues with the food. My quesadilla's tortilla was cold and my salad was very overdressed. My daughter's medium-rare NY sirloin arrived well-done. Our server promised to fast-track a replacement, but it took nearly 20 minutes for it to arrive. The second steak, however, was cooked perfectly and, as requested, the sweet potatoes had been swapped out for mashed potatoes. She was very happy with the final result.

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  21. Kp0013

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The salmon was one of the best salmon dishes I have ever had! Even beats the city seafood dining restaurants. The atmosphere is great for young children, which is also a huge win!

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  22. CherylW

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not what was advertised. Expecting a better experience.

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  23. TimG

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    8 people in our group. It took us over two hours to receive our food which were sandwiches, salads, kids pizza and mac and cheese. We likely will not return.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. StaceyW

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Tyler, was outstanding! He had a great personality and was super attentive to our large party.

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  25. SmokinJohn

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My family had a great time at the restaurant! Our favorite part was dessert, which was large enough for two to share.

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  26. StevenL

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth the wait, as well as the price. Highly recommend.

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  27. NadedaS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The waitress and manager were rude after bring us very cold food that was obviously left out while we waited over 40 minutes after ordering. The waitress also forgot the soup order and when asked to seethe bill she was extremely irritated and rude. Hopefully she feels guilty after leaving a good tip even though the food was returned and the experience was terrible. Will not go back and definitely will let everyone we know not to go.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We started we having a hard time finding the place, our gps took us completely out of the way,only to finally find it and had to pay $25 just to park to get to it (if there was alternate parking that was available at no charge it was never mentioned even after I asked the lady in the parking lot), we did have a reservation but was still told to wait when we got there. Then we got the menu and my husband saw the prices and refused to order anything but a side of fries because of the prices and the fact that he was irritated that we just paid $25 to park. I ordered an appetizer and a burger, I got my burger before my appetizer, and my husband never got his fries until after the appetizer came. The food itself was wonderful everything else horrible.

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  29. AdrienneS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was a major disappointment. The soup tasted like pure maple syrup. My sisters food was completely wrong. Took more than 45 mins for food to come out. No manager in sight. The service was decent abs she tried to fix what happened but I definitely wouldn’t go again.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. Christine

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will stick to desserts and drinks next time. The drinks were great. The girls had the Reeses Peanut Butter Milkshake. I had the Frozen Chocolatier. The food not so much. We had the sampler. Presentation was really neat, on the ferris wheel, but the food was mediocre. The crispy Mozzarella are crescents. Very crispy and not so cheesy. We got 2 Chicken Tenders and a few chicken crumbs. The soft pretzel bites were very dense and not soft. The cheesy corn dip should be replaced, not appetizing at all. The only good thing was the chicken wings. The girls had Chicken Caesar Salad, something they devour at other meals. They said this one tasted weird. The Margarita Flatbread, like the pretzels, was very dense and flavorless. More Flatbread than Margartia. It was a very underwhelming experience for $154, plus tip.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. EricB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a first-year season passholder to HersheyPark and decided to take my brother here for a birthday lunch. I was a little skeptical prior to coming here after reading the reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised! The overall atmosphere, food and service was incredible! Renee was a fabulous waitress, frequently checking in on us and giving us suggestions on what we should try on our first visit to the Chocolatier. Everything was clean, everyone was friendly, and the food was spectacular! The Chicken & Waffles and the Chocolatetown Burger were big hits! Definitely will be returning at least once for the 2024 season.

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  32. NicholasB

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time, fun menu with a good amount of choices, Service was excellent! Only complaint is that the nachos were quite cold

    1 person found this helpful

  33. Lauren

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at the Chocolatier Breakfast with Santa! A great meet/greet and photo op! Fun elves! Delicious buffet style breakfast! Great value! Throughly enjoyed everything about it! Worth it!!!

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  34. ACEE

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We attended Breakfast with Santa. We felt very rushed. The breakfast was served buffet style. It was obvious they were short staffed. The trays of food were empty when we entered the line and the eggs and strata were cold when a fresh tray was brought out upon request. The waiter brought me the wrong beverage and after waiting for him 10+ minutes to check on us I went to the bar myself to get the correct beverage. The Santa experience was fine but for the money he could have given each child a candy cane or something! Way overPriced for the quality of food!

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  35. Sarah

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently visited Chocolatier with my cousin, her 6 year daughter and my 7 year old daughter. We made a reservation for the Santa breakfast at 9:45. The decor was nice and the Santa set up was very pretty. They had a photographer available to take photos of each child as well as comical elves that helped to escort you to see Santa, so there was not a long line. We were able to take photos with our cameras, but for the cost of the reservation, I had really hoped we would at least get a cheap 4 x 6 print of our child with Santa. Unfortunately, that was an additional cost as we got a little sheet of paper that we were to take downstairs to the photography area to purchase any additional items. While we were not rushed per se, it was very evident the buffet was closing within an hour of us arriving and there was a large group seated at 10. Our server was attentive and kind to the kids. Knowing we were paying a flat fee of $25 for the kids and $35 for adults, I was quite disappointed in what that cost got us. They were out of orange juice for the kids, and the buffet was nothing short of adequate. The food was not hot or very appealing. The fruit salad had only cantaloupe and honeydew left when we got there, the oatmeal scooped out like concrete from the bottom of the crock, and the overall display of the food was not super appetizing. Our girls had a great time, and as a parent, that’s all I cared about. But as for next time, I think we will look into other options for the cost.

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  36. Xxvhope

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Taylor was a great server. He made sure everything was good. Food tasted amazing. Great way to spend my mothers 61st birthday.

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  37. DianeF

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Server Renee was outstanding. Desserts were pricey though amazing.

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  38. VeronicaS

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, nice menu. A little pricey. Definitely need a reservation.

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  39. JessicaF

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Renee was fantastic and so kind to our daughter when she colored a picture for her.

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  40. AnneP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    If you’re looking for an escape from the park and all the noise, this isn’t it. Because of the open floor design, the noise from the below gift shop travels upstairs. The waiting area and stroller parking adds crowding at the entry. The “open” seating has more of a cafeteria feel rather than an upscale restaurant, which is how it appears to be advertised. The food was very good. The BLT flatbread featured whole cherry tomatoes (instead of sliced) which caused mini tomato explosions every time we cut into one! My nachos were good, unfortunately they weren’t brought to the table until about 20 minutes after everyone had already finished their entrees. The server, who was very polite, said he didn’t know what happened, but no visit from a manager. We were ready for the check when my nachos came out. Something as simple as nachos shouldn’t take 40 minutes to make. In such situations, customers are either offered a dessert on the house or the entree is removed from the bill, but not in this case. And although the restaurant wasn’t full, the staff seemed overwhelmed. This is a pricier option if you want to eat in the park, but convenient on your way out.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

The Chocolatier Restaurant + Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 4052 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 175 times today
Google Map for The Chocolatier Restaurant + Bar

100 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located in Chocolatetown, outside the HersheyPark entrance
  • Neighborhood
    Hershey
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rick Larsen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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