Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Hershey / Harrisburg

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Hershey / Harrisburg? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sophia's At Walden

4.9

4.9 (21)

$30 and under

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

Open for lunch and dinner, Sophia's at Walden serves contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed space. This casual dining bakery and cafe is famous for its made-to-order brunch menu, which includes popular dishes such as eggs, home fries, toast, benedicts and fresh waffles. The lunch and dinner menu features burgers, salads and sandwiches. Try the restaurant signature chicken pastina soup, served with homemade bread, for a light delicious treat. Sophia's is a great pick for a savory lunch, dinner, or brunch. Drop by and spoilyourself with cinnamon roll pancakes, waffles or a delicious salad. Sophia's offers a kid-friendly menu, making it a great pick for families.

Reservations are only available for dinners and brunch.

As a friendly reminder, we are a BYOB. Sophia's will provide all non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be a $2 plating fee for all outside desserts.

Additional parking is located behind the building.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

First time visiting and very pleased with Sophia’s. A hidden gem!

The Circular at The Hotel Hershey

4.7

4.7 (4205)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hershey

About the restaurant

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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Kelly

Dined 2 days ago

The food was top notch as was the service by Heather. Attentive service and a well-paced meal made for an enjoyable holiday dinner.

Thea

4.8

4.8 (860)

$31 to $50

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

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 $20-50

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DaveVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always great experience. Food and service is on point. They brought back the outside bubbles which made for a cozy date night.

Aura Modern Mediterranean

4.7

4.7 (232)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Camp Hill

About the restaurant

Aura strives to create the unique feeling of dining on the shores of the Mediterranean coast—where the warm sunlight, breathtaking views, gentle sea winds, and incredible cuisine come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Drawing on inspiration from the Iberian Peninsula, France, Greece, and Northern Africa; each dish is impeccably crafted to emphasize regional flavors using abundant fresh vegetables, seafood, meats, and herbs.

Our professional and knowledgeable staff will guide you through every step of your culinary journey. Relax with us and celebrate the flavors, spirit, and style that create the Aura of the Mediterranean.

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Graham

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

We love the new menu and the new chef! Everything was exceptional.

The Barn At Allenberry

4.6

4.6 (1883)

$31 to $50

American

Carlisle

About the restaurant

The Barn restaurant is nestled in a gorgeous, woodsy setting; serving nothing less than the finest quality ingredients artistically presented. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service and quality ingredients in a warm, cozy atmosphere. Come try our hand-crafted cocktails, local brews, and delicious cuisine! Don't forget to swing by the Breeches Café for some JG Signature Coffee and our world famous cinnamon-sugar sticky buns. Grab a to-go beverage to enjoy as you take a stroll through our beautiful, untouched landscape. Sit by our tranquil flowing creek known for it's bounty of rainbow trout. If you're looking for a quiet getaway with all the luxury amenities, try Allenberry resort. We hope you enjoy!

Top review

Terri

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Friendly staff, lovely rustic setting, family atmosphere and Great Food.

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Chicken Corn

Greystone Public House

4.7

4.7 (583)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Harrisburg’s most talked about contemporary, rustic, American cuisine restaurant. Greystone Public House offers local sustainable menu, wine tasting room, seasonal cocktails and local craft beer. Working with local farmers to source the freshest and highest quality products, guests will enjoy seasonal inspired steak, poultry, seafood and vegetarian dishes prepared food in a casual but upscale environment. Greystone Public House event spaces are great for you next wedding or corporate event while dining on our stone patio looking over the blue mountain region.

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Cecelia

Dined 2 days ago

Jimmy was a great waiter. Good humor. Food was tasty

Tony’s Mining Company

4.6

4.6 (299)

$31 to $50

American

Cornwall

About the restaurant

Decades old classic meets modern sophistication in the heart of Cornwall. Whether you are looking for a delicious burger on our new patio or fireside fine dining experience, you will not be disappointed in the cuisine and ambience of this hidden gem! Newly renovated, under new ownership since September 2021.

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CRAIGVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Celebrating our anniversary… Food presentation was excellent and quite delicious. Our server was wonderful. We were seated by the beautiful fireplace which just made our evening that more special. Thank you to all….

Fiesta Mexico

4.5

4.5 (155)

$30 and under

Mexican

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Lindsay

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Best Mexican restaurant in the Harrisburg area by far!!

1700° Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (1048)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Lois

Dined 4 days ago

We've been wanting to try 1700 for several years and finally made it there tonight for our anniversary. The food was excellent, our waiter, Rob, was very personable, and the service was great! We look forward to coming back again.

Devon Seafood + Steak - Hershey

4.7

4.7 (11305)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Hershey

About the restaurant

Upscale casual dining with imagination and style. Located in the historic Hershey Press Building in downtown Hershey, Devon Seafood & Steak offers the freshest seafood sourced globally, prime and choice cuts of steak as well an award winning wine selection and handcrafted cocktails. The service is seamless, and the atmosphere offers a unique blend of upscale and casual chic.

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Angela

Dined 4 days ago

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL...we really enjoyed our dinner.

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