We were visiting Hanover and a local recommended this restaurant. It is a nice casual place with a…read morevariety of American dishes like chicken pot pie, broasted chicken and broiled or fried seafood. When we walked in we discovered they're were two dinning rooms, the one in the front was a 1970ish country diner like ambience while I back was a much larger rrom with a more folksy contemporary ambience. The service was prompt and friendly. Thecoz was very good. I got the liver which was smothered in a rich flavorful beef gravy with lots of chopped onion and bacon. The mashed potatoes were made fresh , not instant, and delicious. My wife got the roasted chicken which she said was really juicy and delicious. We both got broccoli salad with was finely chopper broccoli florets with a nice tangy mayo based dressing...really tasty. The prices are very reasonable. Lots of parking. Overall a very pleasant experience.

The food is always good. Breakfast and Dinner…read more Crab cake, broiled. Get it. It's great. Breakfasts, always good. Whether it's SOS or bacon and eggs. It's good. Service is always good. And the ambience is relaxing , sundays are busy though! The back room can get loud when it's full. But if that doesn't affect you the. It's not big deal. If it does, try to stay up front. Recommended!!

This review is based on new management that took over on 4/2026. Services was friendly and…read moreprofessional. I have found nothing wrong with my experience today. Food was hot. Flavor was above average. Portions were within range. I really never had a problem with the previous owner. Easy five stars.

Dump .. landscape is not at all inviting to even enter ! Need closed .. new owners .. plus better…read morefood and prices !

I really do enjoy this diner. The service is always friendly and prompt, the food always tastes…read morefresh and delicious, and the prices literally can't be beat. Plus the place is quaint and rarely super busy except for weekend breakfast times. I will say, I love the chicken fried steak here. It's probably my favorite breakfast item on the menu. My kids absolutely devour the pancakes, which are always fluffy. The omelets are also always cooked well, and never over done. Also, a surprising standout on the menu was the French onion soup. The server recommended it and said it was popular, and wow, it was shockingly good for a diner soup. It was rich in flavor and I loved the cheese on top.

The Food is Good, the Staff is great and the atmosphere is pleasant. Everyone is very nice and…read morealways friendly.

A very reasonably priced and tasty breakfast. A great little spot you can tell the locals love it.read more

Yummy comfort food for a good price. Old fashioned dinner. Steak and eggs was good and a large…read moreportion.

TLDR: Time capsule family restaurant whipping up delicious home style meals for a reasonable price…read more Come for the broasted chicken! Vibe: 5/5. Located on the outskirts of Hanover, Clair's has been a cornerstone family restaurant for the area since the 70s. Back in the 90s, I have fond memories of going to Clair's with my family for Friday night dinners. The restaurant itself has mostly left unchanged from what I can remember, but in a good way. The bright yellow sign out front, the ice cream cold display case at the entrance, to the charming booths with the removable partitions between each just play into childhood memories of simpler times. With how old the overall restaurant is, everything is well maintained and very clean. A testament to the hard working staff and devout ownership. Service: 5/5. We went on a Saturday night around 6pm for dinner and had a wonderful service.My party of 4 arrived to a fully packed restaurant, however we were fortunate to get a booth table after a brief 5 minute wait. The restaurant does not take reservations, but you can have Google call the restaurant to check on the wait time, a nice convenience. Our waitress was outstanding from start to finish. She was very friendly and did an excellent job keeping our drinks filled. Food came out punctually and piping hot. Overall, Clair 's staff has their service down pact and truly makes you feel at home. Food: 5/5. Exactly how I remembered. The core menu has remained mostly unchanged from what I remembered coming as a kid. From your classic turkey and gravy to Salisbury steak, all your classic family restaurant favorites are here. On top of that, they have daily specials that have a more modern/seasonal twist on the classics. At the time of my visit, they were serving Yuengling beer battered haddock which I decided to order. The fish was perfectly fried and had hardy portions. Speaking of portion size, each dinner included your choice of 2 side items from a dozen or so items. Highly recommend the breaded zucchini as well as the fried corn fritters, both of which were childhood favorites of mine that lived up to my nostalgia hype. Dinner prices range between $10-15 per platter, which is very reasonable for the amount of food you receive. Don't forget to save room for dessert, as Clair's dishes up lovely hand spun milkshakes and sundaes using Hershey's ice cream. Overall, Clair's offers up the perfect casual dinner for those that just want to kick back and remember simpler times

Home cooked less expensive meals served by wonderful and attentive staff…read moreRecommend for breakfast and Lunch

Emily was a true joy, efficient, kind, neat and just incredible! Waffle iron was broken so she…read moreoffered me French Toast and they were grand. Eggs ordered 'over medium' and arrived a bit closer to easy than I prefer but were good nonetheless! Regardless, a great breakfast! Recently relocated to Hanover so I'll definitely be back!

The food was tasty and old school prepped. The egg salad dressing is a homemade staple and was far…read morebeyond my expectations. I knew I was getting a classic meal when the Specials menu was handwritten. The location is great for this area-- locals and visitors, alike. The ambiance and atmosphere was just a little different, as it felt like the patrons and some staff noticed when I walked in and was seated. The hostess / presumed manager was welcoming and invited me back to try breakfast.

Wow! Great, flavorful, inexpensive breakfast. Homey atmosphere and great wait staff ( Ally was an…read moreangel!) Got coffee immediately and I t took a bit longer than expected but everything was nice and HOT when it came out. Staff were all polite, kind, helpful and efficient... none of that "I'll get your waitress for you" stuff. Everyone was focused on the numerous customers and working like a Team (which is quite refreshing nowadays). Not a lot of parking but it's a small place (dozen tables and a counter with a dozen more seats). I've included the menu and note that they serve breakfast ALL DAY and are open from 5AM to 2PM from Tue-Thu and 5AM to 3PM from Fri-Sun. My new favorite place! Come give them a try for a great breakfast or lunch!

Cute local diner. Food was good and staff was friendly. They don't have a lot of parking and no…read morehandicap parking per se. I had to circle the block several times until I could find a place to park. The restaurant isn't big but it's always packed! The also aren't open every day and don't have late hours. Pretty much breakfast and lunch only.

Sunday morning, my son and I went in for breakfast. I really wanted to like this place. Our second…read moretime here, and they were pleasantly busy. He ordered pancakes and bacon. I ordered a plate of 6 scrambled eggs and a side of bacon. With only two cheese selections, I added Swiss instead of American cheese. He had a glass of water, I ordered coffee. When the food arrived, he said to try a bite - yep, his pancakes were rubbery and tasteless. I told him I was sorry and then we could get something else later. He just ate his bacon. My eggs were mostly Swiss cheese. More cheese than eggs, It's as if whoever plated this food could not have cared any less. Neither of us were interested in finishing our breakfast, but not to the point of posting a yelp review. My major complaint? We went up to pay and it was $35 - before tip. I was shocked and I said as much. The owner /manager explained that "adding 4 extra eggs and cheese was the difference." Just... Wow. "would you like to add a tip?" Ugh. I still added 20% as I'm not a cheapskate. Total was $42. Good job folks. Maybe your experience will be different. Maybe it was a one-time mistake. But they had a chance to make this right. I got Fire-hosed and that's on them. I'm local and might've become a regular. Looks like a win for the Starlite diner in Hanover.

Great food, better service. Small place but plenty of seating. Bench to wait on until a booth or…read moretable opens up. Reasonable prices. Our waitress was so friendly. Everyone working there was. Bathrooms are downstairs. Perfect breakfast stop on the way to Hersheypark.

Came by on a Friday for lunch and it was super quiet. Our server got us taken care of quite quickly…read moreand our orders were in promptly. I went with the shawarma bowl, which came out lukewarm. It was tasty, but they had clearly left it sitting while they made my brother's wrap. Good food, but logistics need some work.

I stopped by Fire Pit, Rotisserie & Grill in Hanover, PA while traveling through on my East Coast…read morework trip for the last couple of years , and once again it was an absolute highlight. Sam, the owner, and Alexa immediately recognized me from my last visit and greeted me with such a warm, welcoming hand. It truly felt like returning to a familiar favorite. The vibe was exactly as it was when I came and it was the best. The food here is phenomenal. It never disappoints, and somehow it just seems to get better every single time. This time I got the onion rings, pita chips, margarita, pizza, and a Shawarma bowl. Despite living on the West Coast, this is still one of my absolute favorite spots to eat anywhere in the country. Fire Pit has officially become a constant stop for me whenever I'm in the area, no matter how short the trip. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out on something special.

If you're looking for a spot that hits every mark, this burger joint is it. The food came out hot,…read morefresh, and absolutely packed with flavor, every bite tasted like it was made with care and quality ingredients. You can tell they take real pride in what they serve. What truly made the experience stand out, though, was the service. We were taken care of by the manager Maria, and you could feel the heart behind everything. She was so warm, attentive, and welcoming, it honestly felt more like being hosted than just served. The garage-themed vibe is such a cool touch, giving the whole place a fun, laid-back personality. And I have to mention the bathrooms because... wow. They went all out with the themes in the most creative and entertaining way. Definitely not your average restroom experience! Amazing food, incredible service, and a unique atmosphere, this place is 100% worth checking out. We'll definitely be back!

Shared a smash burger. The Pickle Burger. Solid. Are…read moreupstairs at Lydian Stone Brewery. Burger and beer what could be better