My friends and I had dinner at The 1762 on Friday night while visiting from Long Island, and what a…read morewonderful experience! From the moment we walked in, I was impressed by the old tavern feel and the atmosphere. Our waitress was not only extremely knowledgeable about the menu, but also incredibly friendly, attentive, and accommodating. We were also fortunate enough to be greeted by the owner, David, who took the time to tell us about his vision, his process, and how his dream came to life at this establishment. I told him how much I admired his passion--it was so evident that he truly loves what he does. And the food... EXCELLENT! The wings were fantastic, and the burnt string beans were absolutely delicious. The kids finished the meal with the cookie pie à la mode, which was a huge hit! Everything was so good, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. You can really feel the pride and passion that went into creating this place. I highly recommend The 1762 and will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!

We visited this restaurant on Sept 25 and loved it! I made a reservation by email, then had to…read morechange the time as we were traveling from out of town and were delayed. The email was answered quickly and they backed up the time for us. While we were there, we were greeted by the owner as he told us about the history of the booth we were sitting in. As there were many options on the menu that interested me, I asked him and our waitress for their opinion. My husband and I were both very pleased with our dinner!

Was suggested to go by a acquaintance we met at our hotel. Tried it and liked it. It may not look…read morelike a 10 star restaurant on the outside but they do have multiple seating areas and a nice little bar. Food is great. I actually got the 3 pound crab and enjoyed every bit of it. They offer more but trust me it's a full 3 pounds. Highly suggest this hidden gem.

We were on vacation and had planned a dinner out with friends to celebrate our daughter's birthday…read more We initially stopped by a hibachi steakhouse, but after being seated, we waited 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. When the waitress finally arrived, she mentioned she was the only one working and implied that the slow service would continue throughout the evening. Thankfully, my husband quickly looked up another local spot, and that's when we found Captain Krab Cajun Seafood & Boil--what a blessing! Not only did we enjoy incredible food and exceptional service, but both the server and the owner went above and beyond to make our daughter's birthday truly special. We were treated to fresh, delicious seafood, a sparkler candle dessert, a plush gift for the birthday girl, and even a light-up birthday sign! We felt like part of their family. We ordered oysters, clam chowder, boiled eggs, baby clams, and snow crab legs--everything was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. You can even customize your meal by choosing from four different seasonings and five levels of spiciness, which makes it ideal for families or groups with mixed tastes. One of the most fun parts? You can write on the walls, tables, and even the ceiling! They also have a claw machine for the kids (and kids at heart). We'll absolutely be back next time we're in town! P.S. It's BYOB!

Excellent seafood and prices!! The freshness of the seafood…read moreROCKS! You won't be disappointed!!

Please not get their crab cakes, mussels, or seafood salad. My family and I want them all for us!…read moreThey put too much crab in their cakes. Mussels are way too fresh and yummy. The delicious seafood salad never lasts! Thanks for your cooperation!!

Food is amazing. We have had their steaks a halibut cheeks. Whipped mashed potatoes are the best…read morewe have ever had in our life. They did serve me regular rolls instead of GF - alerted me as soon as they realized a mistake was made. Made it right to us financially, we're compassionate- happens, we were just glad they told us! 5/5 service, 5/5 service, great atmosphere.

This spot gets really busy, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation! We went on a Tuesday…read morenight and it was packed, but we ended up sitting at the bar and had an enjoyable experience overall. The food was a bit hit or miss. The biscuits they bring out were flavorful and absolutely amazing, and the oysters were very fresh. Unfortunately, the shrimp cocktail was a little rubbery, the steak didn't taste like the highest quality, and the crab cakes didn't seem as fresh as I would have hoped. The pricing was reasonable, especially considering the overall experience, but the food didn't quite wow us. I'm glad we tried it, but I'm not sure I'd go back.

Went in for dinner this evening. I ordered the smokehouse burger with hopes that it would come out…read morethe cooked the way I had ordered it. I had ordered it medium & it was definitely medium well. There was no flavor. The only thing I could taste was the grill. (Maybe it needs cleaned??) I also must've gotten the fries from the bottom of the basket. They were dry and stale. The server was pretty inattentive & checked on us once in between apps & the end of dinner. Pretty bummed being in the restaurant industry & having this kind of experience.

They have a great atmosphere & staff. Had a very delightful greeting at the hostess stand & taken…read moreto our table directly after checking in with reservations. Jenn S was a delight! She was very attentive to our questions & recommendations. The crab cakes & steak were well prepared & high quality. And the peanut butter pie outstanding! We would highly recommend!!

Awesome service -- food made fresh on the spot! My favorite dish was the Gouda cheesy grits! I…read morerecommend everyone try this spot out!

I first discovered this business during the pandemic when it operated as a food truck, serving some…read moreof the best Philly-style cheesesteaks in the area. Unfortunately, the quality of the cheesesteaks declined over time, but I was excited when they opened a new fish location here in Harrisburg. Until recently, I really enjoyed this spot because the quality and ingredients were consistently excellent.My latest experience, however, was highly disappointing. I placed an online order and received a text notification stating it was ready for pickup. When I arrived, the food was not ready. I stood waiting for nearly 15 minutes, ringing the counter bell, but the staff ignored it. When someone finally appeared, I told them I was picking up an order. I was told it would be just a few more minutes because they were "waiting on the fries."After waiting another 7 minutes, I asked for an update. The employee immediately walked to the back counter and handed me a box that was already wrapped and sitting there. I hadn't heard anyone packaging food the entire time I stood there. When I got to my car and opened the container, the fries and the rest of the meal were completely wet and soggy from trapped condensation. It was obvious the food had been sitting out for at least 15 minutes while I was told it was still being cooked. I will not be returning to this restaurant. Hopefully, this review helps others looking for a reliable place to eat in Harrisburg. If you want more reviews, please check out my YouTube channel at @brandenleebutler

Delicious food and atmosphere! Highly recommend the filet and asparagus. The staff is also very…read morefriendly and approachable

If you asked me to rate this restaurant on food and drinks alone, I'd say 5 stars, easily. Ask…read moreabout Nathan, the server we had, and that 5-star food gets dragged straight down to a 2-star overall experience. We eat in the Hershey area constantly and are spoiled by the genuinely phenomenal service you get at Hershey Entertainment restaurants. Nathan wasn't just below that bar -- he was the worst server we've ever had, anywhere, full stop. Rude. Unprofessional. Completely incompetent. Somehow all three at once. We'd been looking forward to trying this newer Hershey spot, and Nathan singlehandedly torched the whole experience. First, the wait: over an hour for our food, on a slow Sunday evening with a half-empty dining room. Not a busy kitchen slammed on a Saturday night -- a quiet Sunday. There is no version of that wait that's defensible. Then the mistakes started stacking up, one after another. We'd told the restaurant at the time of our reservation that two people in our party had birthdays that week, specifically because this place advertises chocolate-covered strawberries for birthday guests -- it's part of why we chose it. Nathan never mentioned it, never brought it, never acknowledged it. Just dropped, like it never happened. We asked three separate times for boxes to take our leftovers home. Three times. For boxes. One of our burgers was supposed to come with chips -- it didn't, and Nathan never so much as offered to fix it. Then the carrot sticks. We asked for a side of carrot sticks for one of our kids, and Nathan told us they don't carry those -- despite having just delivered wings to our own table with a side of carrot sticks sitting right there on the plate. Instead of correcting himself, he brought fries instead and charged us for them, on top of the side that should have been included with the meal. So not only did he lie about not having what we asked for, he swapped in something else without telling us and billed us extra for it. That's the one thing we bothered flagging for the manager -- we simply didn't have the bandwidth left to fight every other failure after an hour-plus with exhausted kids who needed to get to bed. The manager, to her credit, moved fast: she got the carrot sticks out right away and pulled the fries off our bill. But that was the last we saw of her. No follow-up, no check-in to see if anything else needed fixing, nothing. She solved the one problem we raised and then disappeared, while every other issue -- the strawberries, the boxes, the missing chips -- just sat there unresolved. The food is genuinely excellent, and that makes this harder, not easier. A meal this good deserved a server who could handle the basics, and a birthday celebration deserved better than an hour of forgotten requests, invented shortages, and a surprise upcharge on food that was never supposed to cost extra. My wife's willing to give the restaurant another shot. I'm far less convinced -- and if we do go back, it won't be with Nathan.

Crab dip 10/10 Amazing flavor, cheesy, loved the Thai sweet…read morechili on top, and the wonton chips for dipping. The chips were fried perfectly, they were delicious. Lemon bucatini 8/10 With grilled chicken Grilled chicken was great, it was soft and juicy. Pasta was cooked perfectly. I think it needed a lot more sauce to coat the noodles better, I feel like you really couldn't taste it very much; when you did taste it, it was kinda like an olive oil base or maybe just butter, there really wasn't any flavor and I definitely didn't taste any lemon. There are also peas in this dish- our server saw me picking them out and mentioned I could have asked for no peas but, they were not even listed in the menu description for me to know the dish had peas!

Arrived at 2:00 or so after waiting for a person for 10 or so minutes person shows up and asked for…read morea reservation. At 2:00 on a Saturday? After a disgusted look from the young person she states it's going to be 15 to 20 minutes, not we are getting over the noon rush, just you'll have to wait. I can see tables empty in the outside and inside. Snobby waitstaff and workers turn me off so bad I never return and let everyone know what I think of that kind of treatment. Don't bother, stay away !!!

Honestly, I was skeptical about even trying this one as the reviews seem a bit low. However, I'm so…read moreglad we stopped here. I immediately noticed how inviting the building is, both on the outside and inside. Very clean and not sticky feeling like a lot of these places. This was one of the best boil bags I've had (and I live in northern VA where there is some of the best seafood in the country). We were seated with no wait and the server was extra nice. They have a pretty solid menu and specials for beery day. We got the Thursday special and lobster roll. Everything was great. Hoping to help boost the rating for this restaurant because they really deserve it. Shoutout to Melissa for taking good care of us!

The red crab sauce definitely has me in a chokehold. There was nearly an hour wait on a Saturday…read morenight and I can definitely see what the hype was about. They have nice sized portions as well, I tuned my leftovers into a seafood boil soup the next day

This place had been on my radar for a while, but when I recently learned that Grappling Crab Shack…read morewas serving Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs, there was no longer any point in delaying the inevitable. A crabby dinner needed to happen...immediately! I recruited an adventure buddy and we made plans to meet at Grappling Crab Shack's creekside home base on a rainy Saturday evening. We arrived around 5pm, about an hour before closing, and thanks to the rain, we had the place almost entirely to ourselves! If you've never been, Grappling Crab Shack is a local family-owned business specializing in fresh Maryland blue crabs, gourmet crab cakes, seasonal seafood specialties, catering and a food truck that travels throughout the area. It's one of those hidden gems that feels like you've stumbled onto a local secret. Since it was our first visit, we decided to do what any reasonable seafood lovers would do....order basically everything! First up were the Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs ($18 for six). Holy. Cow! These were TREMENDOUS! The filling was loaded with crab, each egg was topped with a little bit of bacon and they disappeared from the plate embarrassingly fast. If you visit Grappling Crab Shack and don't order these, I genuinely think you're making a mistake! Next came the Cajun Jambalaya ($10) with chicken, smoked sausage, tomatoes, trinity vegetables and Cajun spices. This was excellent. Smoky, flavorful, and carrying just enough heat to let you know it was Cajun without setting your face on fire. My adventure buddy never once reached for hot sauce, which says a lot! Then came the Cheesy Crab Bites ($15). These might actually be my favorite surprise of the evening. Homemade crab cake mix blended with mozzarella, cream cheese and garlic, rolled in panko and Old Bay, fried until golden and served with a house remoulade. I'd choose these over mozzarella sticks every single day of the week! The cheese pulls were absolutely glorious, and the remoulade added the perfect tangy finish. Finally, we tackled the Gourmet Crab Cake ($17). This thing was HUGE! Made with fresh Maryland blue crab, it was beautifully seasoned, perfectly cooked, and held together much better than several crab cakes I've had recently. I'm actually glad we skipped ordering it as a sandwich because the crab cake itself deserved to be the star of the show. Our total came to right around $60, and considering how much food we ordered, plus the leftovers we both brought home, I thought it was money well spent. We grabbed one of the covered tables out back overlooking the yard and listening to the creek rush by. Despite the rain, it was a really relaxing place to enjoy dinner. I can only imagine how nice it is on a sunny summer evening. The staff couldn't have been kinder, bringing everything out to us with smiles and making us feel right at home. This place is an absolute hidden gem and one of my favorite seafood spots to have checked out in the last few months! I'll definitely be back, preferably on a dry evening when I can fully enjoy the creekside setting. If you love crab, seafood, or just supporting awesome local businesses, don't sleep on Grappling Crab Shack. And whatever you do...order the deviled eggs!

Top-quality jumbo lump crab meat from one of the best sources (Hooper's Island/Hoopersville, MD)…read more Quite an operation in Pennsylvania.