What If... of Hershey

Name: What If... of Hershey
Address: 845 E. Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA, United States, 17033
Telephone: (717) 533-5858
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (806)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

845 E. Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

We are now offering delivery within a 10 mile radius of the restaurant. Take Out is also available.

The What If... of Hershey, is located in the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania. We pride ourselves on reasonably priced, quality food and drinks! We have been in business for over 20 years now and are family owned and operated, with one of the best happy hours in town.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Lunch: Friday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(717) 533-5858
Website
http://www.whatifdining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
What If… Will help plan your next event! Let us plan your next baby or bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception graduation, fundraiser, business meeting or corporate event, birthday, anniversary, class or family reunion, retirement, funeral, youth banquet, holiday party or whatever the occasion may be! What If…of Hershey offers private banquet rooms or we can provide off premise, full service catering services.

Location
845 E. Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
Neighborhood
Hershey
Cross street
Main Street Hershey
Parking details
Bus & RV Parking available
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pan Seared Scallops$14.00
Strawberry Mango Salsa, Balsamic Reduction
Edamame Dumplings$14.00
Fried, Sweet Chili Sauce
Mac N Cheese$12.00
Cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyere, Grape Tomatoes, Asparagus
Baked Brie$13.00
Puff Pastry, Fig Jam, Almonds
Petite Crab Cakes
Basil Pesto, Lemon Pepper Aioli
- MKT
Assorted Bruschetta$13.00
Roasted Peppers, Tomato Basil, Olivada, Edamame Feta Hummus, Grilled Bread
Eggplant Napoleon$12.00
Panko Encrusted, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Spinach, Balsamic Drizzle, Marinara
Café Portobello$14.00
Lump Crab Meat, Mornay Sauce, Balsamic Drizzle
Pierogis$12.00
Peppers & Onions, Sour Cream
Black Bean Margarita$9.00
Black Beans, Guacamole, Salsa, Sour Cream, Corn Tortilla Chips
Blackened Ahi Tuna$12.00
Ginger, Wasabi, Yuzu Sauce
Crab Martini
Chilled Colossal Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Tartar, Cocktail or Drawn Butter
- MKT
Crab Dip$13.00
Four Cheeses, Artichokes, Spinach, Lump Crab Meat, Baked in a Boule
Lollipop Lamb Chops$14.00
Char-Grilled, Tzatziki
Fried Calamari$11.00
Banana Pepper Rings, Marinara or Lemon Pepper Aioli
Steamed Mussels or Clams$12.00
Marinara or Garlic White Wine Sauce

Specialty Salads

Our Selection of House-Made Dressings: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Parmesan Peppercorn, Poppyseed, French or Thousand Island. Our House-Made Vinaigrettes: Balsamic (House), Vanilla, Raspberry, Lemon, Greek or Italian. Add to Any Salads: Blackened Shrimp, Tuna, Salmon | $7; Scallops, Lump Crab, Lollipop Lamb Chops | $9; Grilled Chicken, Sesame Chicken | $6; Steak $9

Summer
Organic Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Blueberries, Almonds, Vanilla Vinaigrette
- With Entrée$4.50
- With Appetizer$6.50
- Ala Carte$9.50
Arugula
Feta Croutons, Cashews, Sun Dried Apricots, Lemon Vinaigrette
- With Entré$4.50
- With Appetizer$6.50
- Ala Carte$9.50
Spinach
Egg, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Crispy Prosciutto, Poppyseed Dressing
- With Entrée$4.50
- With Appetizer$6.50
- Ala Carte$9.50
The Wedge
Iceberg, Prosciutto, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Bleu Cheese Dressing
- With Entrée$4.50
- With Appetizer$6.50
- Ala Carte$9.50
Caesar
Hearts of Romaine, (Grilled, if you like!) Croutons, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing
- With Entrée$4.50
- With Appetizer$6.50
- Ala Carte$9.50
Gorgonzola
Organic Greens, Sun-Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Gorgonzola Croutons, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- With Entrée$4.50
- With Appetizer$6.50
- Ala Carte$9.50
Greek
Romaine, Red Cabbage, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers, Pepperoncini, Red Onion, Tomato, Feta, Greek Vinaigrette
- With Entrée$4.50
- With Appetizer$6.50
- Ala Carte$9.50

Tossed Salad

Garden Tossed
Organic Mixed Greens, Rainbow Carrots, Red Cabbage, Cucumber, Tomato
- With Entrée$2.00
- With Appetizer$4.50
- Ala Carte$7.50

Entrées

All Entrees include, Chef's Choice of Starch & Vegetable. Upgrade to one of our: Tossed Salad $2 with an Entrée, Specialty Salads $4.50 with an Entrée

Chicken

Chicken Piccata$20.00
Oven Roasted Half Chicken, Lemon Caper Sauce
Chicken Al Fresco$20.00
Grilled, Pesto Laced Pasta, Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salsa
Chicken Milanese$19.00
Garlic Parmesan Crust, Artichokes, Tomatoes, Lemon Pepper Aioli, Lemon Vinaigrette Tossed Arugula, Shaved Parmesan
Parmigiana$22.00
Hand-Breaded, Fresh Herb Marinara, Pasta Chicken or Eggplant
- Veal$19.00

Hand-Cut Steaks, Veal & Pork

Additions: Crab Mornay, Shrimp Scampi, or Crab Cake | $8; Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions | $4

Filet Mignon$33.00
8 oz. Choice, Marinated, Char-Grilled, Garlic Herb Butter
Prime Sirloin$25.00
10 oz. Angus Reserve, Marinated, Char-Grilled, Garlic Butter
Kansas City NY Strip$29.00
12oz. Char-Grilled, Angus Reserve, Onion Ring Garnish
Rack of Lamb$29.00
Pepper- Berry Encrusted, Sun-Dried Cherry Demi Glaze
Bone-In Pork Chop
12 oz. Premium French Cut, Creatively Prepared by our Chef Daily!
- MKT
Pork Osso Buco$28.00
Braised Au Jus, Roasted Vegetables
Bone-In Veal Chop
18 oz. Choice, Creatively Prepared by our Chef Daily!
- MKT
Veal Frangelico$22.00
Sautéed Mango, Hazelnuts & Walnuts, Frangelico Sauce
- Chicken$19.00

Seafood

Cioppino$30.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Lobster, Spicy Tomato Broth
Baked Seafood$28.00
Crab Stuffed Scallops, Shrimp, Lemon Butter, Herbed Bread Crumbs, Served in Crock
Salmon du Jour
Creatively Prepared by our Chef Daily!
- MKT
Broiled Colossal Crab Cakes
Tartar, Cocktail or Drawn Butter

Pasta

Gluten-Free Pasta & Pizza Available, Add $2

Lobster Ravioli
Lobster-Stuffed Ravioli, Mimosa Sauce, Parmesan
- Small$16.00
- Full$19.00
Three Cheese Ravioli
Ricotta, Parmesan, Romano Pecorino, Tomatoes, Peas, Sweet Corn, Shaved Parmesan, Basil Butter
- Small$13.00
- Full$16.00
Linguini White Clam
White Wine Sauce, Garlic Butter
- Small$15.00
- Full$19.00
Pesto Grilled Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp, Basil Pesto, Pine Nuts, Tomatoes, Feta, Pasta
- Small$16.00
- Full$20.00
Grilled Shrimp Gnocchi
Mix of Hot & Sweet Peppers, Garlic Infused Olive Oil
- Small$16.00
- Full$20.00
Tuscan Pasta$13.00
Hot & Sweet Peppers, Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Capers, Artichokes, Oregano, Garlic, Olive Oil, Chili Flakes, Parmesan, Pasta
- Crab, Chicken, Shrimp or Scallops (Small)$18.00
- Crab, Chicken, Shrimp or Scallops (Full)$23.00
Summer Basil Alfredo
Parmesan Cream Sauce, Peas, Mushrooms, Pasta
- Small$13.00
- Full$16.00
- Crab, Chicken, Shrimp or Scallops (Small)$18.00
- Crab, Chicken, Shrimp or Scallops (Full)$23.00

What 806 people are saying

What If... of Hershey reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
2.3Value

Noise • Moderate

806 Reviews

J
Jason
Philadelphia County1 review
1.0
Dined on October 6, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife & I both got the Filet Mignon special with crab meat. We ordered the Filet Mignon cooked at a medium and they both came out well done completely white inside, they had no flavor it was like a dry roast beef. The crab meat that was on top was cold and the vegetable side was not soft, very crunchy. It was our anniversary and the restaurant was recommended by a friend. After our visit I would not recommend it and at the prices being charged I would not chance a second trip.
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TyrellO
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely a great restaurant. My wife and I have declared this place “ours”. Amazing food, great atmosphere and amazing cocktails.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best in town. Period
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HappyCamper
Philadelphia County5 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 9, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice ambiance. The food was very good and our server was excellent. We’ll definitely be back.
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Mechanicsburg1952
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent, especially the pork chop. It was prepared exactly as I requested. It was somewhat quiet for a Saturday evening so they didn’t seem to mind we extended our stay to visit with out-of-town friends. A great meeting place. Wine and dessert selections were great. Best part was our server- Audrey- who was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided the most pleasant service. We’ll be back.
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Erin
Philadelphia County21 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love What If. The menu is great. I like that you can get smaller plates of pasta along with the regular serving. Our waiter, Dom, was attentive and very helpful. It is our go to place for special occasions and out of town guests. We have never been disappointed.
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KATE
Philadelphia County20 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 2, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been to What If many times and love it but this was the worst experience I have had there and among the top three worst experiences in a restaurant ever. Our waitress was rude and inattentive, the diet cokes were flat, it took three hours start to finish, and just was completely poor overall. So disappointed and we will not be back for awhile if ever. Take your money to nicer, more reliable places!
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JohnC VIP
Philadelphia County10 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 1, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Menu was ok. Thought it was higher priced than it should have been. Too many item on the menu that are “market price”.
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JohnM
Philadelphia County48 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's easy to miss this restaurant in the lower level of the Howard Johnson's but it's been there for a long time. The menu is excellent and food well prepared. Full bar and specialty drinks. Excellent service. It's not huge and crowded like many of the local bigger names. Well worth it.
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Dessertman VIP
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Don’t let the fact that it appears to be part of a Howard Johnson mislead you, this is a great restaurant... give it a try. Look at the variety on the menus... and the deserts: either save room or take something home with you... they’re amazing.
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What If... of Hershey offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 533-5858.

What If... of Hershey is rated 4.3 stars by 806 OpenTable diners.

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845 E. Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street Hershey
Neighborhood
Hershey
Hours of operation
Lunch: Friday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Bus & RV Parking available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.whatifdining.com/
Phone number
(717) 533-5858
Catering
What If… Will help plan your next event! Let us plan your next baby or bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception graduation, fundraiser, business meeting or corporate event, birthday, anniversary, class or family reunion, retirement, funeral, youth banquet, holiday party or whatever the occasion may be! What If…of Hershey offers private banquet rooms or we can provide off premise, full service catering services.

What If... of Hershey

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Small Plates

Pan Seared Scallops$14.00

Edamame Dumplings$14.00

Mac N Cheese$12.00

Baked Brie$13.00

Petite Crab Cakes

Assorted Bruschetta$13.00

Eggplant Napoleon$12.00

Café Portobello$14.00

Pierogis$12.00

Black Bean Margarita$9.00

Blackened Ahi Tuna$12.00

Crab Martini

Crab Dip$13.00

Lollipop Lamb Chops$14.00

Fried Calamari$11.00

Steamed Mussels or Clams$12.00

Specialty Salads

Summer

Arugula

Spinach

The Wedge

Caesar

Gorgonzola

Greek

Tossed Salad

Garden Tossed

Entrées

Chicken

Chicken Piccata$20.00

Chicken Al Fresco$20.00

Chicken Milanese$19.00

Parmigiana$22.00

Hand-Cut Steaks, Veal & Pork

Filet Mignon$33.00

Prime Sirloin$25.00

Kansas City NY Strip$29.00

Rack of Lamb$29.00

Bone-In Pork Chop

Pork Osso Buco$28.00

Bone-In Veal Chop

Veal Frangelico$22.00

Seafood

Cioppino$30.00

Baked Seafood$28.00

Salmon du Jour

Broiled Colossal Crab Cakes

Pasta

Lobster Ravioli

Three Cheese Ravioli

Linguini White Clam

Pesto Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp Gnocchi

Tuscan Pasta$13.00

Summer Basil Alfredo

Overall ratings and reviews

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