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    4.5 (43 reviews)
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    Falafel

    The food was great, baklava is sweet and very enjoyable. The falafel is dry but crunchy. Tastes like a nut with an assortment of spices. I recommend not having a dry mouth so you can fully grasp the flavors. The service was wonderful, the waitress was never out of reach. And she was always attentive or moving. The setting is nice, it feels rustic in a sense. Likely because of the wood paneling on the walls and floors. There's a large bar that you see when entering and plates that have unique designs on it. 10/10 I highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying Syrian dishes.

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    Brigette K.

    My dad and I called to make a reservation here before a Friday evening event at the Majestic. Very easy to locate and to park nearby in the parking garage. The place was pretty empty when we first arrived around 5:30pm but when we left nearer to 7 it was packed. Gettysburg doesn't have many restaurants like this so it's a welcome addition. Overall I enjoyed the food, and while there are some things to work out I think they will get there. The cocktails were delicious, but I would have gone for a glass of wine had it not been obscenely expensive ($15 and up for a glass). I would recommend that you get the plain hummus. For the main entrees, the chicken was excellent. I would not get the Kafka Kebab again. The main issue and why I removed a star was for the service. The place is pretty big and there were only 2 wait staff. It took over 30 minutes for us to get our check - we had finished and were just sitting there. Once this issue is worked out I think you'll have a great dining experience!

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    Andrea C.

    Great new restaurant in downtown Gettysburg, just off Lincoln Square. Authentic Syrian food and a fully stocked bar. We got several appetizers and they were enough for a meal for two. Labneh is a must-try appetizer. Many vegetarian options, too. Great date night restaurant - we will definitely be back again soon!

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    K S.

    If you're in Gettysburg, Jamilie Syrian Kitchen is a must-visit. Since opening in late 2024, the owners have done a beautiful job honoring their mother, Chef Jamilie, by serving authentic food that feels like a home-cooked meal. The menu is full of highlights, but here are the essentials: Hummus: Incredibly smooth and fresh--truly some of the best you'll ever have. Kebbee: Perfectly crispy on the outside with a savory, spiced filling that is pure comfort food. Cheese Borak: These golden, flaky pastry rolls are light, crispy, and the perfect upgrade from a standard cheese appetizer. It's a warm, welcoming spot with a great story and even better food. I can't recommend it enough!

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    Rob G.

    Straight up five stars, no doubt in my mind. We had the cheese rolls as an app and they were transcendent. Honestly one of the best things I have eaten in my entire life. It was like a creamy mozzarella with a pita crust with just enough crispness. I also had the "mixed grill" and every meat was tender and perfectly seasoned, the rice was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The waiter was very attentive and the owner or manager came to check on us and answer some of our questions about the food. It was clean and quiet inside and had a traditional American bar feel. I look forward to going back whenever I am in town. It was lovely.

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    John P.

    Great place, food absolutely fantastic, waite staff top of the line. I'll go back ......

    Shaida M.

    Lovely spot, lovely dinner. My recommendations: 1) tabouli salad, lemony deliciousness, 2) falafel, so good (take note cava), suggest over hummus instead of greens, and 3) kafta (beef&lamb) kebab, melt in your mouth. Overall, loved the service and atmosphere. Don't skip the Arabic coffee. Will 100% be back with others.

    Shish Taouk

    Returned again. Same outstanding food. Same outstanding service. Quaint place. Great ambiance.

    crumbs and pieces of food all over the ledge and floor

    We have been here 3 times. The food is excellent. The reason I give it 3 stars is because the place is not clean. The last time we went, I noticed it was bad but we decided to try again and it was worse this time. We went at 3 in the afternoon before a movie at Majestic. There were only 2 other people in there. We first sat by the window but the window sill was so dirty that we moved to another table. We almost left but didn't have time to go anywhere else before our movie. I would hate to see what the kitchen looks like!

    Jallab Old Fashioned and Rosewater Lemon Drop Martini

    Finally made it to Gettysburg to try Jamilie and we came away very pleased. We didn't have a reservation and there would have been a wait so we grabbed two seats at the bar. The two house special cocktails were a thumbs up. We ordered the Veggie Mezze Sampler along with the Kibbee and Makenek. It was all outstanding, lots of flavor, fresh and super healthy. The best Middle Eastern food we have had in Central PA.

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    We went here last weekend for the first time and it was excellent! The food is authentic and seasoned perfectly. The service was also fantastic and our waiter was very attentive and patient when we continued to order additional items to try. Parking is also easy with the parking garage right across the street. 10/10 i will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

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    19 days ago

    Food is well seasoned. Stuffed cabbage and lamb kebabs were delicious. Well-stocked bar. Pretty decor.

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    None authentic, microwaved food. The cocktails added an extra star. Many other places that are way better. Let down.

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    11 months ago

    Fantastic food and wonderful service. Tried a variety of items off the menu and all were excellent! Will be back !!!

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    Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Will return on our next trip to Gettysburg!!!!!!

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    11 months ago

    The food was so delicious! Clearly it was made fresh. When we were there, the service was a little spotty.

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    Amazing! We just went for the first time! The mezzes were incredible!!! The staff was incredible!

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    Rated No. 1 in Town by many and we agree…read more Came in expecting a solid night out--left impressed. First off, service was dialed in: attentive without hovering, genuinely warm, and paced just right for a relaxed evening. Cocktails ("bespoke") can sometimes feel like an afterthought at places like this, but not here. The La Dulce Vida was excellent--balanced, not overly sweet, and actually worth ordering again (rare). We split the baby beet salad and honestly could've eaten two. Bright, fresh, and one of those dishes that makes you rethink how good something simple can be. Mains: duck à l'orange and steak frites. Both delivered. The duck had that perfect mix of richness and citrus, and the steak was cooked spot-on--though fair warning, it's a serious portion. The frites skip the usual cone presentation, but they're crispy and plentiful, so no real complaints. All in around $200 with tip for two, which felt fair given the quality across the board. This is the kind of place that doesn't try too hard--and gets almost everything right. Would come back.

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    3.9(13 reviews)
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    This place was so cool inside. I went to Gettysburg for my 21st and wasnt able to go because…read moresomeone else in my group wasnt 21. So, i went back for St. Patricks Day. The drinks were good and cheap, between the 2 of us we had around 8 drinks & the tab was $25 or $30. Which is relatively good for 2 people, in my opinion. They dont serve food which is a bummer, i also didnt play pool but alot of people were. It is a tight space, so it gets crowded and loud fairly quickly.

    I have been wavering on how to write this review for some time. Mostly because I have been…read moreinfighting with whether I liked this place or not. Was I seeing this place through my own beer goggles for the night. Let's just get into it. When we showed up in the area we had asked about what nightlife was like in the area. With it being in the middle of a cold streak we were told about several places in town that would fit the bill to have a night out. We made the rounds in town and then found ourselves here for the remainder of the night. I think what drew us here was that it looked like a dive from the outside and allowed smoking. There weren't many people in here for a majority of the night, so we kind of got to observe this place with the regulars in it. That really allows to see how the locals are in an area. It was interesting to say the least. Once the drinks started flowing we started to feel a little more comfortable in here. We started talking to the bartender to find out what was good to do besides the typical tourist stuff in the area. She was wonderful with suggestions, telling us about other watering holes in the vicinity and even beyond Gettysburg. We had inquired about LGBT friendly places within a short car ride and were basically told to go to Harrisburg or a small town in Maryland. At that point, that's when things started to get a little weird. After outing ourselves, things got a little uneasy for us. We ended up meeting the owner's grandson. He was great and seconded the suggestions the bartender made. But when he introduced us to the locals at the end of the bar, we kind of wanted to not say much. It actually made us feel unwelcomed after a bit of sitting near them. Kind of like all eyes were on us. After a few more minutes of that, we paid our bill and made it out the door. So the thing is that it's a great bar, if you're a local. Or maybe even if it's crowded, so there are other people to focus on. We liked everything, the freedom to smoke, the pricing, the bartender, but the atmosphere changed at some point and flipped the script. Would we go back? Maybe if it was nicer weather wise out, that would allow more people to be in here.

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    4.3(468 reviews)
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    I stopped by this restaurant on my way out of Gettysburg and I was very pleased with the food and…read morethe service. I knew they had a lot of options on the menu but I only needed a bacon cheeseburger w/ chips and a Diet Coke. The food was good! The staff was very friendly and accommodating too. Hit this place up!

    I was let down by this place. I liked the idea of them making their own alcohol on site, but the…read morefood wasn't up to par. First, half the tables were empty and there was still like a half hour wait. It just seemed not staffed enough, but once you're here (they don't take reservations) there's not a lot of places nearby to change your mind to. There is a small merch shop to browse as you wait. The tables are nicely spaced out. The Bavarian pretzels were great, but they only come with mustard and cheese is an upcharge, which I've never seen as a pretz connoisseur. It was an interesting thicker cream cheese-ish dip which required spreading with the knife. The website lists a "weekly steak special" but none was to be found when we went. So we got the gyro which was decent and the Philly cheesesteak which was extremely salty to the point of being almost inevitable. The homemade chips (the only non upcharge size) were thick and crunchy. Both sandwiches were around $20 which felt overpriced for the quality. Other sides were available for an upcharge, which seemed not worth it on the existing bill. The service was good, the bathrooms were nice, and there was plenty of parking. The food was just disappointing. If you're more of a drinker, you may be able to overlook that.

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    3.0(139 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Great location but not a great food experience! Came here before a show at the Majestic. They are…read moreseverely lacking on staff - there was one waitress for the entire place who also seemed to be the bartender. She was busy so she couldn't check on us; if she had, the food may have been better. We each got sandwiches. I asked if a side salad could be substituted for a side and the answer was NO! It was weird, why couldn't I get that? I got the portobello panini. The flavor was ok, the mushroom was pretty touch but if I cut it with a knife it was okay. The BLT was specifically asked for crispy bacon and it was the floppiest, fattest bacon. My bf just pulled it off. Anyway this was not a great experience. The drinks were pretty good so I might go back for just that but not the food.

    The hotel restaurant in the middle of Gettysburg I'm sort of curious about this…read more I had a nice meal here but there was no one else in it when other places had lines. It is done in a minimalist decor and dim tones which after spending a few hours hiking around in the sun is nicely refreshing. a lunch runs $13-$17 and i had a Reuben and a beer. I'm used to Reubens being fairly tall, this was flat but filling and the flavor was fine. Just off to one side through a door is the hotel bar which looks nice but is so ornate that it stands out awkwardly from the more spartan surroundings. The rest room is a little bit of a hike through the hotel but that was really the only issue I had. The fact it was empty in the middle of the day, with tourists all around, and literally right in the middle of town made me wonder 'what do they know that i don't?' But for my part I had a nice, relaxed lunch in a pleasantly cool and dark location. Would I go there again? Sure.

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    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    A Must-Visit for History Lovers! Incredible Cellar Dinner. If you are visiting Gettysburg, The…read moreDobbin House Tavern is an absolute must-visit! This spot is a real treat for history lovers. The building itself dates back to 1776, and learning about the fascinating history behind it--including its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad--adds so much depth to the experience. We ate downstairs in the cozy, candlelit Springhouse Tavern cellar, which has an amazing, authentic colonial atmosphere. The food was just as spectacular as the vibe. The French Onion Soup: Absolutely amazing. It comes piping hot with a thick layer of perfectly melted, gooey cheese on top. The Drinks: I paired my meal with their bottled root beer, which was excellent and fit the old-school tavern feel perfectly. You get great food, incredible service, and a piece of living history all in one stop. Don't miss this place when you are in town!

    History class would've been a lot more interesting if it ended with onion soup and roast beef…read more The Dobbin House in Gettysburg isn't just a restaurant--it's a living piece of American history. Built in 1776, it has been a family home, the first classical school west of the Susquehanna River, a stop on the Underground Railroad, and even a Civil War field hospital. Today, you can grab an incredible meal while surrounded by centuries of history. If you go, eat in the basement tavern. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. I kicked things off with the Baked King's Onion Soup, loaded with perfectly toasted cheese and a surprise twist--shredded beef that took it to another level. I followed that with the Spit Roasted Chicken Dinner, roasted the old-fashioned way over an open fire until the skin was perfectly crisp while the meat stayed juicy and tender. Because apparently I arrived with the appetite of all 19 Dobbin kids, I also ordered the Dobbin's Hot Beef Sandwich. Tender roast beef on a buttery brioche roll with rich au jus for dipping? Absolutely demolished it. Then came the roast beef club with Swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, plus not one... but two sides of potato salad. Pro tip: dip the potato salad into the onion soup. You're welcome. The Dobbin House proves that great food never goes out of style. They say you can't eat history... but after this meal, I'm pretty sure I did. If these walls could talk, they'd probably tell me to slow down next time.

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    Dobbin House Tavern - DOBBIN'S HOT BEEF SANDWICH                                                Tender roast beef piled high on a brioche roll, and dippings.

    DOBBIN'S HOT BEEF SANDWICH Tender roast beef piled high on a brioche roll, and dippings.

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