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    Hoffer's BBQ

    5.0 (6 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Today was our second visit to Hoffer's. Had some delicious BBQ with music from the Wood's Family Band. We had a great afternoon.

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    9 years ago

    Great BBQ. Hard to find but it is amazing... only on weekends in the summer but get there if you can!

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    The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry

    The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry

    4.3
    (190 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    As we entered the Kitchen on Main. We could immediately tell this was a going to be a special…read moreevening for dinner. We were seated at a booth near the open kitchen. Cool that we can be entertained watching food being prepared. Our server, Essense, took our drink orders and gave us a couple minutes to peruse the menu. Salads with homemade ranch dressing arrived soon. Our server was terrific at keeping our dinner at a relaxed pace. Soon our entrees arrived. One blackened Mahi-Mahi and one beef short rib. Nice portions for both dinners. We didn't save room for desserts but, we ordered a couple coffee drinks for our ride home. The golden latte and toasted almond chai latte were a great finish during our drive home.

    I'm not really sure where to start with this review…read more While visiting, some lovely locals recommended to try the Kitchen on Main as a good lunch or dinner spot. On the outside, you're greeted with plenty of outdoor patio seating in front of the restaurant and live music from an artist playing tunes. Inside is a spacious bar, lounge and woodsy interior with another room with tables and larger party seating. Since we had a little one with us, we thought more fitting to sit outside, watch the horses and carriages pass and enjoy the fresh air. We were told by the hosts that the seating in the front, though unoccupied, wasn't available, but the tables on the side (which I thought were for storage as they weren't set, cleaned or too presentable looking) were. Although a bit confused by that note, we decided to sit outside. It seemed that there was only one server working the outside area as we saw her hastily going back and forth. We were sat at 5:35pm or so. After about 10 minutes, she took our drink orders and 10 minutes later we then ordered our food. We got the drink we ordered then patiently awaited our food. A little after 6:05p, it started to sprinkle with rain outside. If you know PA, the rain can come down hard and heavy, quick. We asked our server if they had other seating available who went to check. As we were sitting on the side of the building - in an uncovered area - we went inside around 6:15p to ask if there was other seating available. Surely a rain soaked toddler and water ruined food isn't the best look for a restaurant serving its guests.. Both the younger lady hosts and a man (not sure his relation to this restaurant), John, seemed a bit perplexed by our request. He then proceeded to advise that the umbrella-covered seating in the front of the restaurant wasn't available, pulls his phone out to check the weather, notes that it doesn't say it's raining, but instead says "yeah, I don't know what that is, maybe it's a neighbor spraying a hose nearby" (while another employee says "I see the rain on the window in front of us") and doesn't really provide any solution for us to sit so we go back outside. Very confused by that interaction, when we saw our server next, we told her that we would be leaving and we'll pay the check for the one drink we ordered. Another girl came out and apologized, saying she wasn't sure why they wouldn't let us sit inside or anywhere else and proceeded to take us to a table inside. Our now hangry and somewhat sprinkled on toddler got her food, noodles with butter, at 6:20p and we got our dishes at 6:30p. The food looked decent though I can't comment on its flavor and taste of our meals as I had no appetite then. I don't know who would want to enjoy a meal there after that interaction. No apology or conversation from a manager was ever had, no items removed from the bill or a complimentary item provided to make up for the poor experience. We didn't eat much as we were quite off put but paid the bill in full. I still have no idea who the "John" guy is and what purpose he may serve there aside from the blatant disregard of guest's concerns and a poor example set in front of the younger employees. Our server and some of the other runner girls were kind, so I don't think customer service and general decency as a human is lacking from this town but this experience and this specific restaurant left that unfortunate impression. If he or they didn't want us there, I surely would have appreciated the honesty so we could spend our money and celebrate Father's Day weekend elsewhere. I don't plan on coming back and only Yelp members don't visit either. If I could tell you to avoid this restaurant at all costs, I would.

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    Mediterranean pasta with chicken
    Our view from our table (near the back alley door and trash cans) :-)

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    Our view from our table (near the back alley door and trash cans) :-)
    The Gray Goose

    The Gray Goose

    4.4
    (61 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    First Timer !! LOVE The "feel" the minute you walk into front entry - can see thru to bar and…read morewindow to "lake" . I had read reviews on Google - looked for a top-rated restaurant near McCabe Funeral Home in Ligonier. - SO happy we tried !! Shane was great as our bartender/server (decided to enjoy bar seating vs dining room seating). Tuesday is live entertainment night ! bonus !! Awesome berry martini cocktail w local farm-made blueberry lemonade;). Had the HOT , delicious and hearty sherry mushroom soup as starter ( next time I buy a quart to take home ) I had the Thai shrimp and scallops - VERY tasty and nicely presented! My husband had the caesar salad w added seared tuna ( he had leftovers ). No room for dessert today. I already know what I'm ordering next time I visit ! The one hour 15 minute drive east will be totally worth it !!! Owner ?? Stopped by to see how we enjoyed our visit and expressed her gratitude for us stopping. Lovely time

    Second time to the Gray Goose. Noted that there were a number of items on the menu which sounded…read moregood. Especially because our first experience was deliciously good. Tonight, we had Lynn as a server. What a treat. She is knowledgeable, helpful and good to ask for recommendations. Very attentive. For an appetizer, we shared the tuna special. Presentation and taste was delicious. My wife had a buffalo Mac & Cheese appetizer for dinner. I had the salmon dinner. I can recommend this restaurant and our server Lynn.

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    Bar side dining room
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    Eastwood

    Eastwood

    4.2
    (40 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Such a diamond in Ligonier! I called to make reservations in the "Speak Easy" area in the bar. When…read morewe arrived, our server Ronale greeted us a guided us to a cozy table in the bar area but, not too close. You can sense the "old" feel to this restaurant. Such charm and history. Along with the menu, we received a document which briefly details the restaurant's history. After taking our drinks order, server Ronale explained menu items of significance such as their famous onion rings, homemade salad dressing and hand cut steaks. Our server kept our dinner at a comfortable pace and was aware each time we needed something. Our onion ring appetizer was superb. The French onion soup was tasty. The broth was delicious. Our steaks were expertly prepared to our liking. At the conclusion of dinner we decided to have a night cap. A dirty martini and an espresso martini sealed the deal for us. We highly recommend this restaurant. Can't wait to return for another dinner.

    Such a historic spot with tons of charm. The atmosphere really makes you feel like you're somewhere…read morespecial, and the waitstaff was super friendly and welcoming. That said, the prices were kind of wild for what you get. The filet was good and cooked well, but the sides were lacking. The lobster thermador was $72 and all you got was tail meat, which felt pretty disappointing. The side salad was tiny and the house dressing was cloyingly sweet. The homemade bread was delicious and honestly one of the best parts of the meal. Dessert cakes were okay, nothing amazing. Overall, great ambiance and service, but the food didn't quite match the price.

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    Tubmill Creek Provisions

    Tubmill Creek Provisions

    3.4
    (48 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Well-run operation. This is essentially a spacious cafe with various food items on the menu, plus a…read morewide range of prepared local products for purchase. The prepared items cover everything from prepared deli salads and cheese to hot sauces and pickles to locally processed meat. I'm not into the butcher aspect, but I appreciate the local and sustainable sourcing. The food is good and well thought out. The space is very nicely designed and well maintained. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I especially appreciated that they were willing to prepare a breakfast sandwich for me and my partner with the ham on the side. Everybody won, with me getting a vegetarian breakfast sandwich and my partner getting some sliced ham to add to her portion. All told, this is an excellent establishment for a low key outing while you're visiting Ligonier. The hours are extensive, so it fills just about any breakfast/lunch/snack type need. It honestly has the feel of an early stage Starbucks with a friendly "enjoy this space with friends" vibe combined with a hip local grocery store.

    I really wanted to love Tubmill Creek Provisions, but it's been underwhelming every time I've gone…read more The space itself is beautiful and inviting, which is honestly why I've given it multiple chances. What I can't quite figure out is the flow of the place. The way you order, receive your food, and move through the restaurant just feels awkward and oddly unwelcoming. I've also tried several of the sweet treats thinking maybe I just caught the bakers on an off day the first time, but unfortunately they've been disappointing more than once. I'm honestly confused by all the glowing reviews. The ambience is great, but the overall experience just hasn't lived up to the hype for me.

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    Diamond Cafe

    Diamond Cafe

    3.8
    (19 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    This is like Cheers only a cafe. You walk in and everyone knows your name. If you enjoy simple and…read morehomey this is it. You won't get fancy and frills, but you will get some comfort food. You can enjoy the train that goes around and around above you. It's fun and quirky.

    TLDR version, seems to be an okay place if you are a local but don't bother if you are looking for…read moresomething even remotely memorable. Being from out of town, we were looking for a special spot for lunch with the same charm and draw of Ligonier overall. During our selection process I had written off some other reviews talking about how the fact that this is a local scene detracted from the experience. When we arrived, three of the six tables in the place were occupied by a group of locals talking about whatever. No problem, great, glad there is a sense of community, but the closeness of the seating and the setup of the place meant that me and my spouse didn't really have our own conversation. We weren't invited into the conversation dominating the entire place but did have to listen to it, including the cringe comments on a couple different social issues of the day. I wouldn't normally mention the conversations of patrons in a review but by the same token this business felt the need to display some fake Trump $1,000,000 note on the cash register. The inside decor of the place feels tired, lots of old articles on the walls and a random collection of trains, Elvis, and classic car stuff. All faded/fading. Our server appeared to have just rolled out of bed, threw on a miscellaneous t-shirt, some crocs, and showed up to work. The menu consists mostly of stuff you probably already make at home. There are more options/distinctive items however at the GetGo gas station down the street. For what it was, the food we had was good and the pricing is at least commensurate with the food. These factors saved the two stars in the rating. Wishing we would have walked out shortly after sitting down. Ligonier has so much more to offer. Hoping this review might help someone else not make the same mistake.

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    Daily specials
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