This place has become my go-to lunch spot. I often work from the bar during lunch, and the experience is always excellent. The bartenders are attentive and friendly, the service is consistently top-notch, and the atmosphere makes it easy to relax while staying productive. The food is always fresh and delicious, and I've never been disappointed. It's a great place whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or planning to stay awhile. read more

All the food was so delicious! Service was wonderful- Sasha was so kind and attentive. The Thai chili burrata linguine, Mexican street corn risotto, and goat cheese rigatoni were particularly tasty. Will be coming back for sure! read more

Exceeded expectations! Went over the weekend after leaving Hershey Park. We were seated immediately and our server was awesome. We tried the following: - Kids Burger - Kids tenders - Grilled Salmon - Steak Tacos Everything was just really good! Simple items, great flavors. read more

I recently visited Chocolate Avenue Grill for a business meeting on a Wednesday evening and was surprised by how busy it was. Even on a weeknight, the restaurant was adequately packed, so I would strongly recommend making a reservation if you're planning to dine here. A few things to know before you go: Popular restaurant that can be quite busy, even during the work week. Reservations are a good idea, especially during dinner hours. There is a small parking lot surrounding the restaurant, as well as street parking. Both were full when I arrived. There is a free parking garage across the street behind the storefronts, which ended up being the easiest parking option. For drinks, I ordered the Peach Sangria, and it was excellent. Refreshing, flavorful, and not overly sweet, it paired nicely with dinner and was one of the highlights of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the: Chicken Marsala Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce served over house-made linguini or mashed potatoes & asparagus. Unfortunately, this dish didn't quite meet my expectations. The Marsala sauce itself was decent, but by the time the meal arrived, the linguini was somewhat cold. As a result, the noodles had begun to harden and stick together, which affected the overall experience. Considering the price point, I didn't feel the dish offered good value, and it's not something I would order again. That said, the restaurant's popularity, lively atmosphere, and excellent sangria make me interested in returning. I'd be curious to try some of the other menu offerings on a future visit, as there were several dishes that looked appealing. Overall, while my entrée was disappointing, the atmosphere and drink selection were enough that I'd be willing to give Chocolate Avenue Grill another chance. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised at The Grill! I walked in expecting to get a decent burger and instead I got a really good one, medium temp done correctly. Just a simple cheeseburger but really good! The Arnold Palmer with strawberry tasted fresh and not artificially sweet. The little girl I was with really loved her steak kids meal. I love that they offer steak for kids. She actually liked it so much she got a second. The vibe is nice too. It's nice without being pretentious. Very happy with my meal!! read more

Visited here during PETE&C and highly recommend it! Service: our server was amazing! Highly attentive, friendly, and intuitive! I would visit this restaurant again, just because of her! Ambiance: despite the frigid temperatures outside, this place was warm, inviting, and had a contemporary feel. The decor was modern and clean. My chair was pretty comfy too, and I didn't even sit on the booth side. Food: the food was excellent! Our server brought it out almost as soon as we ordered it. I had a cup of some spicy Spanish chicken soup and it was excellent! It had just the right amount of flavor and spice with mini tortilla strips as a garnish. As an entree I had a bacon cheeseburger with barbecue sauce. Of course I don't remember the name of the burger, but it was distinct and they only had three options. It came with lots of fries and I couldn't finish the whole thing. Easily a quarter pound of meat. I was able to get to get the burger ordered the way I liked it (Medium) and it was cooked perfectly! The meal was so much I had to take some home. Parking: there was ample parking and the logical parking lot; i.e. one way in and one way out. I can see parking being a problem during the warmer months or at peak times so plan accordingly. I had an early dinner so I got there around 5 o'clock. As we were leaving, it was packed! read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - BBQ burger and fries - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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We enjoyed our dining experience here. The food hit the spot. My drink was delicious as well. We shared the curry mussels for our appetizer and it was delicious. I had the grilled Salmon. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. My husband had the short ribs with the pasta. His short ribs was nice and tender with plenty of flavor. Our server was attentive. We sat at a booth near the bar. I would definitely return here when visiting the Hershey area. Definitely worth it. read more

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When we didn't get in town in time for lunch at Hershey Pantry, I looked up alternatives here on Yelp. We considered familiar chains like Red Robin but I heard it got really crowded. I saw there wasn't much of a wait at Chocolate Ave Grill. Turned out we did have a wait of 30 minutes but it went quickly! This was peak dinner time, 5:30. The place was fancier than I expected but a laidback vibe and not noisy! The food was fabulous! The homemade pasta was amazing - I could really taste the difference. I had the peach and watermelon salad with grilled salmon. It was so light and refreshing but also filling. My son had the lobster roll and it was fantastic. Everyone said the fries were good as well. My husband had the Smokehouse burger and it looked excellent. Our server, Morgan, was fast, friendly and attentive. Just what we needed to eat and then get to Hersheypark just in time for our preview hours! read more

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We had takeout from here and it was delicious! My husband had the Pittsburgh steak salad and it look so good. The steak was a nice big cut of steak, not shaved. I ordered the southwest chicken wrap. The chicken was good and the bean and corn salsa on it was great also. I would definitely come back here to dine in or take out. read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Southwest chicken wrap and fries - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

We decided to try the Chocolate Avenue Grill for our anniversary this year. We always try somewhere local, when we're home and we've been wanting to come here for some time. We made a reservation two weeks in advance (highly recommended), and were seated promptly. It was 100 degrees out and thankfully they had seats inside for us! We each ordered our entrees and decided to share a Gorgonzola salad (I should have taken a photo of that salad - I dream of that salad). I ordered the tender bites, which came with mashed potatoes and broccoli. I subbed out the mushroom sauce for their peppercorn sauce and it was delicious! The wife had their scallops with risotto and said it was fantastic (I don't eat seafood). At just under $75 for both of us, it's definitely not somewhere we'll eat at often, but we will return! We did not end with dessert because we were stuffed. We had no issues with anything and service was fine. It wasn't the best we've ever had, but she was attentive and made sure our waters were refilled. read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Interesting menu. Great place to meet up with friends. Everything I've tried has been terrific. It's got all of the Asian fusion I love and the American fare my husband appreciates so we both get what we want here. read more

Food was fantastic Service was Great Nice modern atmosphere Great time with my wife read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

First time here. Lots of off-street parking. Greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. Our table gave us a nice view of the outside up front. They had a few options for gluten free meals which is always a plus! Our waiter was very professional and knew the menu. Our food seemed to take a while to come out, but my husband and I both thought our food was delicious. Definitely a place we'll come back to! read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Greek Salad no cheese with chicken - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Where to start, it was a typical summer Saturday in Hershey, plenty of non-park traffic in the area, we've been wanting to checkout this place for sometime and decided that today was the day(Saturday June 27,2026) and we were blown away, the entire inside dining area was packed so we asked to sit outside and were sat immediately, our table was perfect, we had a great view of downtown Hershey and a great view to people watch, our server Jen was a rock star, she was very attentive and friendly. We started off with the Asian potstickers, they were amazing, this was the kind of opening we were hoping for, than came the main event, my wife and I both had their "The smash deluxe burger" I added bacon to mine, both burgers were juicy and full of flavor, the "animal" sauce takes this burger to another level, it's their homemade version of Big Mac sauce but on an entire different level, next visit we'll both be sure to ask for an extra side of it for our fries, than we both finished our meals with their molten chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream, The Chocolate Avenue Grill is one of the Best places to grab a bite to eat in Hershey, Thank you for making our first visit amazing and it definitely won't be our last, keep doing what ya'll are doing because it definitely works!! read more

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Taylor, is an excellent server, very attentive. Food is fresh and flavorful. A great atmosphere to eat and drink. read more

The server I had was so sweet and on top of it. He made sure the whole 2 hours I was there my drinks were topped off and I was happy. The restaurant was recommended by several people around town so I had to come stop by! The server I got recommended the seafood pasta so obviously I had to try it. I also love a Brussel sprout so I had to grab those. I will say they came out insanely hot and I didn't realize and burned my mouth. That's my fault I should have temp checked prior to taking a bite. Main course came out and the pasta and scallops were Devine!! The biggest callout on this dish is the shrimp was WAY overcooked. I called this out to my server and he offered a discount. I then got the creme brulee and completely forgot about the shrimp because this dessert stole the show. I do have to say come give this place a try. Menu is huge and many great options! read more

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Came here after a day of fall activities and celebrated with a great fall menu! They have chef favorites that are seasonal and are delicious! We went around 530-6pm and it was busier, however our waitress was amazing! They have tvs to watch the games and the music isn't too loud that you can hear what others are saying. This was a great place to come and have a catch up with your best friends! read more

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We were in town to see Christmas in Hersey and we decided to try this place. Arrived at 5.15 on Friday night and this place already packed and we have to wait around 40-45 minutes. After we seated and ordered our drinks and dinner, the foods came out pretty quick. The staff were friendly and the waiter was helpful too. The foods were delicious, the steak and pasta were perfectly cooked. The beef sandwich was great too. read more

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After spending the day at the Hershey Chocolate World we were ready for a good meal. This place was great! My salmon was cooked perfectly as well as the Lemon Parmesan Risotto. The lasagne was a good portion. It was busy but our server was still able to give us great service. Highly recommend! read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Lasagna - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Friendly and efficient staff, EXCELLENT food, prices are very fair. Can't go wrong with this place.

This restaurant came highly recommended by the staff at the Hershey Story Museum, and it's just a short walk, literally a block from the museum, so we decided to support a local spot. Our server, Ricky, was fantastic! He was super friendly and even suggested some of his favorite menu items, which we were really glad we tried. I ordered the blackened mahi with a side of broccoli, since I wasn't a fan of the green beans. My dish was cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The crust was light, and the fish was tender without being overcooked. To kick things off, I started with a cider since it was St. Patrick's Day! Now, for the best part as we saved room for dessert and tried the peanut butter pie. It was absolutely to die for! I can still taste it. The pie was homemade, and I highly recommend it if you go; it's their most popular dessert. Plenty of clean bathrooms, the restaurant wasn't too crowded for Monday's lunch, plenty of parking behind the restaurant as well as outdoor seating. read more

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This is now one of my favorite restaurants in PA! I visited for the first time despite living in the area for a few years now. They weren't super busy around 6 pm on a Sunday evening and we were seated immediately. We ordered the fried brussel sprouts with hot honey for app and it was delicious! We devoured it immediately, hence no picture. For entrees we got the lobster a la vodka (sub pappardelle for spaghetti), the lobster roll, and the Mexican street corn risotto with salmon and avocado. These were phenomenal. My husband is a fiend for lobster rolls and said this is the best one he's ever had here. We loved the pasta and were happy we got the pappardelle substitution. The pasta had a ton of lobster in it - so did the lobster roll. We were shocked and impressed. The street corn risotto was good and the salmon was perfectly cooked. We wouldn't add the avocado next time, since it's around a $3 upcharge. The specialty cocktails were beautiful and so good! We wanted to try the crème brûlée for dessert but it's made in advance and sometimes they sell out of it. Next time!! Overall, great good, amazing service, parking available in the back or on the street, and prices aren't bad for the quality of food you get. We will be back! read more

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During a recent work trip I came here on a Tuesday. The bartender was on point. For some reason all the chairs and ledge seating filled up in like 20 minutes. But she kept her composure and hustled. I ordered the tacos and coconut shrimp off the Happy Hour Menu. Great price point and serving sizes. I did order a couple cocktails that were well crafted and spot on with taste. Instead of two reviews I'm combining two visits. After the first visit I was still in town and returned on a Thursday. Food was spot on again. Only had beer the 2nd visit. Didn't have any entrees but based on tapas. You should check it out. read more

Apps: Brussel sprouts - would've been a hit if it wasn't so sweet, the dish was cooked perfectly, nice and crispy Coconut shrimp - standard, the slaw underneath it was good Entree: Kids salmon - kids liked it with ketchup, otherwise it's standard salmon - aka bland in my opinion Lobster risotto - personally I like the rice to be cooked a bit more, but the rice was al dente which some people like, plentiful lobster pieces. Drinks: Magnolia - on the sweeter side. Could've used a bit more lime, not as fizzy as I was expecting Overall a pleasant experience and our waitress was so nice and attentive. I especially appreciate places that give out crayons and papers to keep kids entertained. This place also gives out these wax sticks that kids can make figurines out of. Tip: make reservations as it gets quite popular around prime time. Fortunately we waited only 15 min for a table at noon (prime time), and by the time we were done at 1:30, there were plenty of tables available. read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Lobster risotto (rice cooked al dente) - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

The interior was really nice and elegant, server was also very nice. I ordered the regular burger but substituted it for grilled chicken (I didn't want the pesto or the ciabatta bread on their chicken pesto sandwich) and it was amazing. Will definitely go back. read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Chicken sandwich and side salad - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

I was talking to some locals at the bar and they said that this was one of their favorite restaurants in the area and I see why. From start to finish it was a great experience! It was a little busy when we first got there so we decided to get a couple drinks at the bar. They had a lot of local brewery options that tasted amazing. I'm usually not a fan of IPAs but these weren't overly hoppy like some others that I've tried. The wait time was a little shorter than what they told us. The server we were sat with was extremely friendly. She was happy to talk with us and even cracked a few jokes with us as she was passing by on her way to other tables. The food was really just the icing on the cake. I wish I remembered to take a picture because it looked great. I got the Steak and Cake and everything from the steak to the crab cake to the grits was cooked to perfection. you get a good amount of food for the price you pay as well. From what I heard from the locals I talked to all the meat options are tender and well seasoned, so it's hard to go wrong here. read more

My husband is on a work trip and I found this place for us to eat at. First off, this little town is so cute!! We sat outside and the weather was absolutely beautiful. The waitress was amazing and very attentive. I got the lasagna and it was some of the best lasagna I've ever had. My husband got the steak frites and he loved it. Perfect little eating spot and it was a wonderful experience. read more

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lobster roll was fantastic!! Tay was out server and we loved him!! I got the short rib french dip to go and it was also phenomenal. great menu with great options and superb service from Tay. read more

Came for happy hour and got the seats by the window next to the bar. It was busy on a Friday night so it was a little difficult to order with the staff behind the bar especially because we sat out of the way. We enjoyed the warm honey goat cheese. The fries could have been fresher. The chicken piccata dinner was delicious. Overall a great meal! read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Happy hour food - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

This place is vibes + great service + great food. I came in here by chance after an appointment nearby. It was such a pleasant experience. The server and host were friendly, helpful and attentive. We always had our water refilled, food orders came accurately and quickly. The food was so good. I loved my steak tacos and the apps were delicious. I'd love to come back and try more of the menu. We loved our server. Loved the food. read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Enjoyed some excellent food at The Chocolate Avenue Grill recently. To start off, the parking is small and gets packed easily. However, there are lots of available parking across the street. That said, since it is busy, expect waiting for a table (about a 30 minute wait) depending on what time you go (I went around 6:30pm). The restaurant has a very casual and comforting vibe, letting a bright natural light shine through the windows. It has lots of indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. Ambiance rate 7/10. My boyfriend and I ordered: 1. Large Garlic Parmesan Fries w/ Truffle Oil: These fries had a generous amount of truffle oil. Some were soft while others were crispy. I loved the garlic aioli on the side! However, for a large size, the portion was kind of small. Rate 8/10. 2. Lobster A La Vodka: This dish was incredible! It had great flavor and had a great amount of lobster. Although the vodka sauce didn't taste like your typical vodka sauce, it was still delicious. Rate 9/10. 3. Bistro Stroganoff: This entrée was so yummy and had a delectable taste. The sliced tender was cooked perfectly to my liking, and had great flavor. Although this dish didn't include sour cream like how it's classically made, it still tasted great. Rate 8/10. The staff was friendly however, the service was a little slow. It took almost 30 minutes for our appetizer to come. Service/staff rate 7/10. The prices for the dishes were fairly priced, and it was great that the drinks were bottomless. It was also nice they offered a 10% off discount for first responders/military personnel. However, it was only applicable to one entrée of your choosing, rather than the entire bill. This restaurant offers a variety of delicious food and drink options that I'd recommend people to try if they're in the area! read more

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We love this place and our entrees haven't even come out! Great menu fabulous wines, omg!

From my 7 year old niece, "it's like so good, bathrooms are clean, the mussels were nice and fast cooked, the salads and the waitresses looked good." Aunt says the food is phenomenal! read more

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The food was flavorful, I enjoyed the steak and its flavor. The crabcake was a lot more breading that I expected but nonetheless it was good. This is my 3rd time dining here and the food is always good. My family returns every so often so I know the service and the atmosphere is a total vibe. read more

The Chocolate Avenue Grill - Bistro Steak & Cake with Mushroom Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Great food great service the food was amazing and the atmosphere was awesome too. Staff was noticeably nice

Fantastic Experience with Flavorful Dishes! I had a great lunch time dining experience here and wanted to highlight some standout dishes that made it memorable.We started with a few appetizers, and each one was a hit. The bruschetta was fresh and flavorful, while the coconut shrimp had the perfect crispy texture and paired beautifully with its dipping sauce. The real surprise was the warm honey goat cheese--a creamy, sweet-savory bite that's a must-try! For the mains, the bacon Fresno burger was juicy with just the right kick of heat. The world-famous cheesesteak definitely lived up to the hype--loaded with flavor and perfectly cooked steak. The hot honey chicken balanced sweetness and spice in every bite, and the Korean BBQ short rib tacos were packed with bold, savory flavors and a great texture. Overall, the food was delicious, the service was solid, and the atmosphere was comfortable. A perfect five stars but I felt the wait time was a bit long--but the food more than made up for it. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Jordan was the best server! She had great recommendations and was so sweet. She made our night. The food was wonderful. We will definitely be back to see her. read more

If you are looking for an incredible meal paired with a fantastic atmosphere, look no further. I recently dined here and had an absolutely wonderful experience from the moment I walked through the door. read more

Party of 6 received terrific food in a timely manner by our excellent server, Quinn. Absolutely delightful meal!!

We decided to try this restaurant while celebrating our anniversary in Hershey. We did make reservations for a Saturday night. When we arrived, there was a wait for a table if you did not have a reservation. We had the Limoncello Spritz and the Italian Gin and Tonic. Both of the drinks were refreshing. We ordered the Mexican Street Corn Risotto with grilled chicken and Spanish Chorizo and Shrimp. The meals did not come with a salad but you can add it for an extra cost. For dessert, we opted for another drink. We choose the Peanut Butter Milkshake martini (which is served in an iced tea glass not a martini glass) and another Italian Gin and Tonic. Everything was delicious. read more

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