food was AMAZING! service was awesome ambiance was great! 10/10 all around great! If I even end up…read morein Harrisburg again I will definitely be visiting again!

I picked this spot simply because this app told me that Burger Yum had the best burgers in the…read morecity. I had planned on coming into town today for an event in Coronet Park. I'm so glad I did! A 15 minute bike ride, and a 40 minute bus ride got me there.. The young guys that were behind the counter complemented me on My tattoos, and made me feel extremely welcome. I knew exactly what I wanted, despite everything on the menu looking amazing. By the way, I will be back for the hot chicken. But I digress... I got a classic, and added cheese and bacon. I also ordered bacon cheese fries. The atmosphere of the place was so inviting and quaint I knew I had chosen the right place even before my food came. I hadn't eaten since breakfast so I was wildly ready for this meal. But nothing prepared me for what I saw when they called my name when my order was ready... I stuck my fork into the fries first, golden brown and smothered in bacon and cheese. The second my fork broke the surface, clouds of steam rose off, as they were piping hot. The burger, nestled in a half rap of chef's paper, screamed at me the dive into, which I did immediately. A few minutes and a few pictures in, I questioned whether I could finish everything but as you can see from the final photograph it was really never in question. However long I have to wait to come back to this establishment it'll be too long. Go there!

Excellent muy bueno , todo bien , Chris is excellent !Really great service!…read more Definitely going back again and again.

Our server Tom is wonderful! He's always so knowledgeable and always so professional all while…read moremaking everyone feel welcome.

Exceptional food and service. We are fortunate to have a local burger shop this good in this area…read more When you walk in, the smell of smoked bacon hits you. When you bite into one of their burgers or chicken sandwiches, you realize how much prep and seasoning they do to the meat compared to other shops around here. Everything from the toppings, to the fries are so fresh, it is worth waiting a few extra minutes, I promise you.

Big Ray's Burgers & Dogs is a true local gem! You can tell how beloved this place is -- everyone in…read moretown seems to know about their food. It has such a warm, family-oriented vibe, with kids' drawings covering the walls that give it a cozy, homey feel. The staff are friendly and polite, and the whole spot has a great smoky burger-joint smell. The burgers are a really good size -- big, hearty patties cooked just right. I also tried the hot dogs, which were great too. If you're in the mood for quick, no-fuss local burgers, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

As someone who can't currently drink alcohol due to medication, I was hesitant to go to Lovedrafts…read morewith a few friends. I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and energy in the bars upper floor! it was a little difficult to hear people talk due to the music sometimes, but you kind of have to expect that going in. Drinks and food was served very quickly after ordering. I have never had barfood this good before. I had the Chuck Norris burger with fries and I still think about that burger at night sometimes. It's like a past lover that you let go of too soon. But you can always come back for the Chuck Norris burger. It was a good burger. I also liked the mocktails :)

Jb lovedrafts is a place you can grab some really yummy food, a crisp local beer, and catch some…read morelive music all at the same time! They get in all different kind of people, performers, bands, etc which allows you to feel very comfortable in the space most of the time. Very inclusive which we absolutely love to see. The service is pretty on brand for a punky hole in the wall, you get what you get and you get it well lol.

For a newer established tiki bar in Midtown Harrisburg, the ambience and the employees were…read morewelcoming and super accommodating. One of the co-owners was present, and was graciously attentive. He put me in the best of hands with his employees. Nothin but smiles & reciprocity

High Dive is an interesting mashup. From the name and the first impression inside, it reads as a…read moredark, slightly dingy dive bar, and it fully delivers that vibe. Then you open the menu and realize there is a surprisingly large Hawaiian themed food selection. It is not really a restaurant, though. It feels like a bar first, with a better than expected food program, not the other way around. The bar service was excellent. I ordered a Sazerac, and they served it with the absinthe on the side so you can add it to taste. That is a small detail, but it shows care and attention, and it made for a great drink. Service overall was friendly and prompt. Even though it is clearly a bar, it is also calm enough during certain hours that you could do some work or have a low key meeting. I would not try that during peak drinking hours. I am not sure of the exact hours, but it seems like more of a late day or evening spot than a lunch stop. If you are in the area and want a solid cocktail and a snack, High Dive is an easy pick.

It's been 12 years since I last went to the Jackson House, and finally getting back there felt like…read morestepping into a completely different life. New me, new experience. like not a single cell from back then made the trip with me. We pull up, deal with Harrisburg parking (a whole separate scam I won't get into today), and walk into this little hole-in-the-wall lunch spot that closes at 2. That alone explains why it's been over a decade. But the second you step inside, it hits you this place has an aura. Straight New York-Philly energy. Metro signs everywhere, burger memorabilia, cheesesteak philosophy on the walls, Italian pride, city pride, just buku love, buku vibes. You order in a separate little room that feels like a classic bodega. Glass cooler with lunch meats, tiny soda setup, 50-cent refills, vanilla and cherry add-ons if you're feeling fancy. Cash only. No exceptions. We actually had to leave and hit an ATM because my roommate forgot. That's the kind of place this is. Feels like there's no internet in there. Like they might still be running a ham radio in the back. The guys working there? Straight 1970s New York swagger. You can tell this place has not changed since the day it opened, and that's exactly the point. And the wait,yeah, you're waiting. 20 minutes easy. But that's part of it. That's Staves of all the instant gratification and doom scrolling. It sets you back to a forgotten time. Then the burger comes out. This ain't no smash burger. This ain't no little quarter-pound situation. This is a big, meaty, juicy, chewy, greasy, gooey pound of flesh. And yeah, keep all of that. I'm staring at it for 30 seconds, salivating, practically full just looking at it. I finally put the bun on and go at it jerking my head around like a dog playing tug of war (making the most carnivorous, bestial sounds) I got the Jackson burger, lettuce, tomato, J-sauce. I need my J-sauce. And it hits and for a brief moment there is no worry in the world. This isn't a place you go every week unless you're trying to test your mortality. But when you go, you go all the way: 22-ounce Coca-Cola, burger, fries. No half measures. And the crowd? Office guys in suits on their lunch break. Capitol crowd. That's the vibe. I'm never in that world, so stepping into it felt like being dropped into a different city entirely--honestly felt like a Manhattan Lunch Break. The burger itself? Timeless. Not chasing trends, not trying to be Shake Shack, not Five Guys. This is some old-school, 1950s, Back to the Future-type energy. I half expected Marty McFly and Doc to walk in, get em one. Only surprise? No shakes. Feels like they should have shakes. They don't do fries with that shake. Now the one knock: the fries. Flavor? Perfection, hand cut boardwalk style fries. But I got a lot of little end pieces, now that's straight up disrespectful to me, how you gonna treat me like that?. I don't want to dig through little nubs to find actual fries. That's where I gotta be honest, dock a point. Overall though? Food: elite Experience: unmatched Vibe: 5/5 Conclusion - 4/5 (fix those bum-ass fries.)

We needed a quick lunch spot in Harrisburg and a local highly recommended the Jackson House. It was…read moredefinitely not what we expected. This is a small restaurant near midtown that one might just pass by without a second thought. Don't do that. While small, we were able to find a table. But plan ahead because there was a long line tha ended up out the front door. Burgers and fries were very good. No pre-pattied burgers here. Get lots of napkins too because the burgers are juicy.

We had never eaten here before and stopped. On our way home from an afternoon trip. Food was very…read moregood and inexpensive.Portion size was fantastic. Food came out quickly. Restaurant cancel clean and on the bar side busy. Server (JP) was inattentive and a little rude. Without her attitude it would have been great!

We were here with a larger than normal group. To get a table was a nightmare. The hostess was very…read moreapologetic. And thank us for our patience. The table service was extremely slow. 20 minutes in and no live person, this place was so loud and busy you couldn't hear yourself think. To get our order take was slow also. Apparently they were under staffed. Now in their defense in was February13 on a Friday.Are meals came out in decent time. All were correct. Flavor for price was good. I recommend the crab cakes. Drink refills were a little slow also . In and out it was an about 3 hours. But our server was pleasant throughout. If you have patience on busy nights this place is ok.

We stopped by WRP&P on the weekend of the St. Patrick's Day street festival and it was packed. We…read morewere able to get a table for our group with only a 30 minute wait, which was impressive. Once we were seated, the friendly service and promptness of receiving items was not impacted by the crowd. Since we'd already eaten we focused mainly on snacks and drinks. The buffalo cauliflower was delicious and packed quite a kick. The portion size was quite large. We also tried the shrimp tacos which were loaded with plump shrimp. We split a pizza to try and I was impressed with the crust and overall flavors. The bar has a nice selection of cocktails and Evergrain beers. We will definitely return.

I love Wild Rabbit a good spot- not my favorite visit last night. Very busy last night and food…read moretook a while to come out especially the pizza because they were backed up in the kitchen. Nachos were very good and huge! The put a lot of toppings on as well. Bang bang shrimp tacos were the highlight of the night very delicious. Drinks: Mojito was really good but the PB&J bourbon sour was extremely sweet and I would not recommend unless you want something so sweet. Added the current cocktail menu I could not find online. Also got a speciality pizza and that was good too just took a long time to come out. It is a cute restaurant and has a lot of TVs if you like to watch sports.

If you are looking for a dark mysterious outing for date night or even family night Nick's 114 Cafe…read moreis a great choice. They have a small game room off to the side. Bathrooms were always clean and well maintained. Now for the good stuff. Their food is amazing. I have never had a bad meal there yet. They also have a full bar with many large tvs to watch your sports.

I have been coming to Nicks for over 30 years. Beginning with accompanying my grandparents on…read moreFriday nights and always coming back for their amazing crab cakes. I've always recommended Nicks to everyone who asks who has the best crab cakes in the area- hands down, it's Nicks! Sadly, tonight we had a bad experience- not with the food- not with the dinner service (our server, Erica, was wonderful)...Instead, our party of 17 was basically treated as though we were unwanted guests by the hostess. Squeezing 6 teens and 3 children into a corner booth and the rest of us in two adjacent tables. Rather than giving us the extra table next to us so we actually had space for the plates in front of us, the hostess refused stating it was "another servers section". Unless you're a party of 4, you're probably too much hassle and they'd rather you not show up at their door.

We finally got to try The Cheesesteak Guy the other day & it was pretty good…read more The employee was very friendly & explained everything for us & we both did build your own cheesesteaks. They really STUFF these guys full which is nice. My boyfriend really enjoyed his. Mine was super greasy so I had to dab that off as best I could. It was good but it didn't really hit the spot for me. My quest for the cheesesteaks continues.

Where's the meats? All in this sandwich. Along with gristle and a lot of inedible pieces. Not my…read morefavorite by far. The fries were good. Service was friendly but I probably won't get a cheesesteak. Our daughter liked her chicken sandwich if I ever go back I will try that.