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The Circular at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA
The Circular at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA
The Circular at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA
The Circular at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA
The Circular at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA

The Circular at The Hotel Hershey

4.6
4.6
3926 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Our flagship restaurant features the fresh, new flavors of an iconic American dining experience, reimagined. The menu and ambiance provide a versatility of dining experiences, from small plates and drinks at the bar with friends to an intimate meal for two overlooking the beautiful formal gardens. Make your time in Chocolate Town® U.S.A. even more memorable with a visit to The Circular® restaurant.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (717) 534-8800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bart Umidi
  • Catering
    Please contact The Hotel Hershey Catering and Convention Department at (717) 533-2171.
  • Private party facilities
    The Circular at The Hotel Hershey offers two private rooms available for up to 10 or 12 guests. $250 rental fee per room.Alcove - Seats 12Wine Room - Seats 10
  • Private party contact
    Dining Reservations: (717) 534-8800
  • Neighborhood
    Hershey
  • Cross street
    HersheyPark Drive
  • Parking details
    Hotel parking and complimentary valet parking in a lighted parking lot with walkways and steps. <br />
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,926 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Romantic

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Most Booked

3,926 Reviews
  1. melissak

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Thanksgiving dinner. Very nice flavors but the wait between courses was too long. The temperature of the main course was cold.

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  2. Sharon

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    The appetizers took forever. My daughters food was cold. This is the first time our meal and dining experience was so bad. The service was not great either.

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  3. StacieS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Thanksgiving Prix Fixe. Food was delicious.

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  4. DianaD

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My guests and I enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at the Circular. It was a nice restaurant with a beautiful view. Patrick was extremely professional, courteous and attenttive. The meal was traditional fare, the turkey thigh was a little dry. Overall, the meal was good. I know that Windsor Canadien Whiskey isn't exactly top shelf, but it would have been nice for my friend if they had it on hand to use for a Windsor Manhattan. I do recommend dining here, it was a nice night out for Thanksgiving dinner.

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  5. Awesome

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Heather and the rest of the evening's team were awesome.

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  6. MrsS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I wanted to give 5 star rating but hostess was extremely rude when she sat us. We put a comment in to have a table by the window and she wouldn’t honor our request. She was extremely rude and unprofessional.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Very pleasant experience and the staff couldn't be nicer

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  8. Need4Speed

    Pittsburgh

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Your host was very curt and abrupt. We had a 6:15 reservation and we got there shortly before 6 and the first thing he said was that we're going to need to wait until 6:15. There were tons of empty tables. We went to the bar and ay 6:15 I went back to the host and guess what? Our table was available. When did he plan to let us know. Our server John was great and he was a much older gentleman who was clearly disabled but he didn't miss a beat. The young host could learn a few things from him.

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  9. pghgal

    Pittsburgh

    112 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another enjoyable evening dining at The Circular- great service, awesome food and lovely ambiance. This is our favorite restaurant in Hershey

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  10. Scar

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food! Manny and company took very good care of us.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening! Outstanding service and special evening!

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  12. Local

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Cheese plate is ridiculous for cost. Entrees over salted.

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  13. JeffreyF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Mike was an outstanding waiter. Very friendly and personable. The food came out very fast and very scripted. Beautiful plating and great flavor.

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  14. clee

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked a reservation at The Circular based on all the good reviews and this place did not disappoint. Not only was the food phenomenal, but they were quick to accommodate a last minute reservation time change, making it an hour earlier. I would definitely come back to The Circular.

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  15. BetStauff

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Cannot believe I paid $16 for 4 pieces of cheese. There were children running around the restaurant. Our server had very little personality. this was always our "go to" restaurant after a day at the spa. But we will seek elsewhere after this poor experience.

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  16. AdamS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Underwhelming. Everything was just OK. Overpriced because it’s in the Hotel Hershey, which was also quite underwhelming as a whole.

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  17. MaribethM

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent and the service was great. I had the duck and it was delicious.

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  18. GMVS

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. Noise level at 6:45 was very high (some tables with 8 plus people), but by the time we left at 9:00 it had decreased to an acceptable level.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    163 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience4
    Overall very happy until received a 3 oz pour by waiter for 2 glasses of wine. Since my husband said only 1 glass for him and I and then our son also asked for a glass of the same wine, we thought the waiter thought we only wanted 1 glass split so we asked him. He said no eas was the 6 oz pour and we said we have never seen a pour at a restaurant this little and we are sure they are only 3 oz pours. The Waiter then said they only do 6 oz pours so that clients do not drink too much. We proceeded to inform the waiter that it was the smallest he have ever seen and we think it is only a 3 oz pour and nothing was done. Then we got to desert and when we saw the souffle we asked why not inform us as the meal is progressing or at the beginning if want souffle to let him know, as it takes 20 minutes to make. The waiter proceeded to inform us that he didn't say anything as he did not know we wanted souffle so that is why he did not tell us. I did say you would not know as we did not have the dessert menu until a few minutes ago. So we could not get souffle as it would have been too late to wait at that late time of just hearing about it during dessert review with the waiter after the entre was already completed. away.

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  20. MattC

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Service was a real bust. Pacing was terrible, and our server disappeared for most of the time that we were there. Water glasses and beverages were never refilled/re-ordered, and the server acted both cold and too familiar (for instance, insulting a guest by trying to act like she was "just joshing him"). The worst was that we saw other tables get very attentive service from other servers, and received actual menu recommendations as well as a rundown of the night's specials. After hearing a different server from a few tables over talk about the specials, we asked our server if we could learn more about the night's features; she said that there were NO specials, and we should stick to the menu. For the amount of money that the Circular charges, and for being a "Big Deal" special occasion place, we were really let down. Everyone can have an off night, but it really felt like whatever was going on with that waitress, she was either taking it out on us or just flat out abandoning our table. What kills me is that the food is very good - the kitchen is putting out some of the best dishes in the area, and there's a real art to what the brigade is doing there. However, as excellent as the food is, and as beautiful as the Circular is, it just can't make up for the horrendous service. It's going to be a long time before we ever go back to the Circular, and I would urge anyone who is thinking about going there to reassess their options - if you get the same server as we did, you'll leave the Circular ignored, insulted, and several hundred dollars lighter than when you came in. Just cannot recommend this place; do better, Hershey Entertainment.

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  21. ChristopherU

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for dinner for our. 15 year anniversary. It was the best meal we’ve had in a long time. Every aspect of the meal was top notch and delicious even the side vegetables were something to talk about. Our server was very helpful and informative about the cocktails and dishes. Even the salted caramel at the end of the meal was amazing. We will definitely be back!

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  22. Open

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The duck was particularly amazing, but everything was great. Our waiter, Patrick, was attentive and friendly.

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  23. LindsayL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service. Very reasonable prices for the quality you receive

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  24. RonF

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best parts of my recent stay was the dinner at the Circular. If you stay or if passing by highly recommend. Incredible service with great attention to detail.

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  25. MarkW

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and menu are creative, outstanding in preparation, presentation and flavor. The service was just right. You can't beat the ambience and the venue.

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  26. John

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Generous cocktails. Our party of four ordered filet Mignon (2), salmon (1) and short ribs (1) which were all cooked to perfection. Excellent wine selections. The dessert menu looked great, but we were too full to order. next time!

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  27. Swan

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a spectacular experience for my birthday, the food was amazing and the service and ambiance was outstanding.

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  28. HeidiP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Circular is one of my favorite places to dine. Not just dinner but the breakfast is amazing too. Service is excellent, never have to ask for anything. Food is wonderful and so are the drinks. Have gone twice so far to celebrate retirements and they made the celebration even better. Highly recommend!

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  29. KathleenM

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional in every way... Salmon otherworldly!!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The service was top notch. We were given our water glasses and asked if we wanted pre-dinner drinks within a minute of sitting down. I had the cream of onion soup. It was well prepared and did not have an overwhelming amount of onion. We had the salmon and halibut as our entrees. The fish, on both platters, was cooked perfectly. We also split the freshly prepared chocolate soufflé as our dessert. The small side of vanilla ice cream and the vanilla cream sauce is a great addition to the dessert. We also had the “Hershey Coffee” while enjoyed our dessert. The mix of coffee and alcohol was great complement to the chocolate soufflé. Our server was very interactive and attentive to us throughout the meal. We visit the Circular approximately six times a year. We will be returning again.

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  31. MilliS

    Coastal Georgia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal and staff! So convenient as we had just flown in from Georgia.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere, food, wait staff was phenomenal! We will continue to visit the hotel hershey for years to come!

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  33. SharonG

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous meal! Very attentive wait staff great server Mike! Outstanding all around

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  34. RichardC

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was outstanding, as was the service. I was especially impressed with how well they accommodated my food allergy, providing an alternative sauce for my dish that was truly outstanding.

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  35. AlanS

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    I thought food was Ok, but way overpriced. Portions were small with a hefty price. Wine prices were very high with just about all red wins of $100.00(minimum) They should offer some bottles of wine under $75.00. We spent about $400.00 for dinner(4 people) Spending $400.00 for dinner should be much better.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always! Never disappoints! Lobster toast is phenomenal!

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  37. AaronS

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great dinner at the Circular. Can't match the history and views of the dining room, and the food is always top shelf.

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  38. 2K2L

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and our server Heather was professional, knowledgeable, and very attentive. She made our night!

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  39. KRJA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was wonderful and service was top notch. It was a very nice place to have a quiet dinner.

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  40. BarV

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Regarding Dinner. Patrick was our server & he was great. Knowledgeable about the food and attentive. Food was excellent. I had the wagyu steak. Cooked to a perfect medium. The layered potato side was really good. My mom had the salmon. Cooked perfectly. Very crispy skin and salmon was not dry. Regarding Breakfast. Your staff is exceptional. Over 5 days I spoke with Ashley, Rose, Frank, Jen, Jo, and Anne. And I apologize if I missed anyone. They all made us feel like we had been friends for years. The breakfast buffet was very good. All foods were available, nothing ran short. Everything was also kept hot. Nice variety of foods. Thank you for such a great time for both Breakfast and Dinner.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings

FAQs

The Circular at The Hotel Hershey is rated 4.6 stars by 3926 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Circular at The Hotel Hershey

100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033

Additional information

  • Cross street
    HersheyPark Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Hershey
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel parking and complimentary valet parking in a lighted parking lot with walkways and steps. <br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bart Umidi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (717) 534-8800
  • Catering
    Please contact The Hotel Hershey Catering and Convention Department at (717) 533-2171.
  • Private party facilities
    The Circular at The Hotel Hershey offers two private rooms available for up to 10 or 12 guests. $250 rental fee per room.Alcove - Seats 12Wine Room - Seats 10
  • Private party contact
    Dining Reservations: (717) 534-8800
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