We absolutely love coming up here !!…read more The staff is always cheerful and they greet you as soon as you walk in the door and providing there is seats that are open they see you very quickly . The wings are simply the best as I always state in previous reviews. They are priced right and they offer a whole range of different flavors and these are not the little baby wings that you would get at some other place. These are nice size wings. When we go on Saturdays, they usually offer different type of food options in specials and you really cannot beat. The pricing in a food is well prepared. It's a restaurant/bar/sports bar whatever sport is going on. You're gonna find it on all of their screens so for the sports chunky this is heaven. Thank you for always providing such amazing wings and we will be back soon !!

I visited a friend who lives in the Harrisburg area. We went here on a Sunday and I must say I was…read morehighly surprised at how many TVs they had on with the different football games. They also had food specials for their wings and their draft beers. This is a perfect place to be when you want to see the football games. The service was quick and I was surprised at how well everything went with our orders, especially considering how busy it was.

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.

My grandma has been asking me to go to Big Ray's for like two years…read more We had plans to go to the diner, but I had to take her to urgent care. Not to be dramatic, but on the way back, we were passing the Big Ray's--so hey, fate brought us on Big Ray's path, and thus we did proceed. So I gotta say: this is not a corporate burger joint. This is not your Shake Yak. This is not McDonald's. This is not Five Guys. And no disrespect to any of those establishments. They hold their piece of the market. But this is pre-smash-burger goodness. This is au naturel. Fresh-cut fries. No touchpad ordering POS BS. Pictures of personified milkshakes, sodas, and fries with eyes. Old-fashioned sesame-seed buns. This place looks like it's straight out of the '50s, and I understand why my grandmother loves it. She also loves it because she only eats burgers. But this was a 10 out of 10 experience. 10 out of 10 flavor. 10 out of 10 soul. The service was 10 out of 10. Actually, screw it This was 100 out of 10. A 100 out of 10. Go to Big Ray's. And don't wait two years like I did. 100/10 Stars

My first home is New York City, my second home is Philadelphia, and now my third home--due to just…read morehaters--is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This is probably the reason most entertainers and people of fame who come from Harrisburg move away and don't say they are from there But anyway... Me, having Philly family and being a Philly fan of everything, especially those Eagles (don't stop reading because of that!), I had a chance to get a cheesesteak from South Philly Hoagie, and let me tell you, I was impressed. The bread makes everything, and then of course the meat. I ordered mine with mayonnaise, cheese whiz, and of course, mushrooms. Now, I did order it through the Uber Eats app, and I wish I could've added provolone, but I never had to add pizza sauce to my cheesesteak until today. I'm glad I did! It made it pop, even though it was missing that provolone. One thing I do wish is that they would actually take the bread and get some of that steak juice right on the bun. Other than that, I'm not mad at it. Of course, it's not Philly. It didn't bounce me right back to the hometown of Will Smith, and it didn't have me saying "I'M A WORK OF ART." However, I was pleased and satisfied. Maybe the flavoring can hold me over until my next pay next week so I can take a train down to Philly. The French fries were amazing, if I must say. The sub was plenty full and had plenty of meat on it. If you asked me, "Would I buy this again?" Yes, I definitely would! And I would do it over-the-counter so I can have it my way, like Burger King! Branden-Lee AKA B L E E

The flavor was spot on. But honestly, when I selected cheese whiz, I did not expect a pencil thin…read moreamount so disappointing! Had the feeling if I would have ordered extra cheese wiz that would have been drowned in it. So I rolled the dice, but unfortunately I received the smallest hairline amount of cheese wiz so very dissapointed a cheese steak is not a cheesesteak without adequate cheese!

I love this self-proclaimed sh!thole in the woods. First time here and we felt welcome immediately…read moreas we walked in the door. Not a normal experience in most rural establishments but this place strives for inclusion and a bar where all are invited to have a good meal, some drinks, and always free entertainment. There's a band tonight...! Wings were awesome and that's reason enough to come here. Huge selection of sauces and a large menu with almost too many choices. The burger was heavy and very filling. Fries, Mac and cheese and the squeaky cheese bites rounded out our smorgasbord this evening. Also, the blue cheese dressing is the bomb!!! All I can say is we'll be back and a lot more often!

Heard good things about SCI but was very disappointed in our visit. 45 minute drive is not the…read moreissue as we were going to other places in the area. I can sum our visit up in one word; slow (with a capital slow). Everyone was friendly but clearly rushed as it was one hour ten minutes from ordering drinks until we paid for our breakfast. Cheap enough, but the prices are on par with the quality. Very little flavor and not a lot of food, despite the low prices. Best part was the cold beer and fresh orange juice. Maybe whatever they were setting up for in the parking lot had everyone distracted but we won't be returning.

The vibe was very weird. It's very quiet with one worker working and the other one eating at a…read moretable. I asked for wiz on my sandwich and the girl working said "I think there is enough to scrape out of here for that" referring to a pan sitting on the flat top grill. And indeed she did scrape out what was barely left in the pan so weird... why couldn't I get fresh wiz? When I got home I was already annoyed with the whole experience. I opened the sandwich. The parchment paper was stuffed inside of my sandwich so when I pulled it out the meat and onions came out too. The sandwich wasn't cut in half which is weird. I cut it in half and only ate one half of it and tossed the other. It wasn't great. To advertise that you have the best Philly is diabolical.

Pretty good Cheesesteak overall. Amoroso Rolls and chopped ribeye. Small seating area, service was…read moreokay, and place was clean enough.

Jackson House is always a treat. Bread delivered fresh daily. Always super fresh, delicious…read moreproduce. I almost always get some variation of an Italian sub - though I have probably had everything on the menu over the last 20 years. Never had something I didn't like, though I personally do like my burgers seasoned a little more, and typically won't order a burger here. I've NEVER gotten an incorrect order in all of these years. Cory, the gentleman who takes and delivers orders, is efficient and friendly. Things to know: Open during daytime hours only, weekdays. Closed for state holidays. Grill shuts down promptly at 1:40pm. Limit of how much you can order per person if you don't call ahead. If you have a group order of more than 3 main items, CALL the day before. They operate with only three people and cannot answer the phone after 10am. Know what you want to order before you get to the register. Cash only.

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.)

My three person crew had burgers, fries, a fish sandwich, and ice cream. Everything was absolutley…read moremagnificent. The burger was a masterpiece, straight up.

This place is awesome and family friendly! The food is great and the staff are very welcoming. The…read moreowner and is extremely warm and personable with all customers. I would choose this local family burger spot over any big chain restaurant, every time!

Third time is the charm because the first two times here were meh. The short rib dinner tonight was…read moreone of the best I ever had. Presented really well with amazing flavors and a fair price. Expensive for the neighborhood but well worth the $28 price. Last two times I had wings, pizza and Mac and cheese. None really impressed, so I wanted to try this place once more before potentially leaving only 3 stars. Based on my past experiences and tonight, I believe it averages out about 4 stars. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive and the drink specials were very good. Tried the chili and cheesesteak tonight. The chili was nice and spicy (made me sweat) and the cheesesteak was ok. They fry in beef tallow so the flavors are different than what most are accustomed to. The wings were massive, FYI. Nice neighborhood bar with several tv's and a cool vibe. We'll be back...

Stealey's is a nice addition to Harrisburg's Midtown dining scene. The name is a light reference to…read morethe Grateful Dead ("Steal Your Face") and the decor is definitely Dead-infused. A large bar area is at the back of the restaurant along with high top tables and rail seats along some of the walls. The narrower front section has booths and more conventional seating for dining in. Stealey's intends to build a reputation based on food and our meal did not disappoint. My companion ordered a smash burger and I had a chicken cheesesteak with provolone--both were excellent. Service was friendly and attentive though (as another reviewer noted) it isn't immediately obvious whether there is wait service for the bar high tops and rail seats (there is). The bar is huge and was definitely busy on the late Friday afternoon when we visited. Business is definitely jumping due to a spate of recent publicity about the opening. There were about a dizen drafts available with a mix of styles and price points. There a number of flat screen TVs in the bar area so this is definitely a place to catch your favorite teams. The vibe is definitely local neighborhood but friendly. My companion had visited not long after Stealey's opened and shared plenty of stories about friendly patrons. Stealey's occupies the former Shady McGrady's but has been completely renovated with no trace of the smoking that was previously allowed. Stealey's adds to the list of unpretentious Midtown bars with great food. Definitely recommend!!