Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Hershey / Harrisburg

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Fiesta Mexico

4.5

4.5 (155)

$30 and under

Mexican

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Fiesta Mexico is a beautiful Mexican restaurant that is great for everything from dates to celebrations. The interior has stunning archways and fantastic décor. There is a full bar so that patrons can sip on fruity margaritas to go with their meals. Fiesta Mexico is open every day of the week for lunch and dinner. The Fiesta Mexico menu is quite extensive and has great options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The queso fundido and cheese quesadilla are mouthwatering and addicting. Nacho lovers can order options like bean nachos and beef nachos, or chorizo nachos and chicken nachos. Other favorites are the carne asada with tender steak and guacamole salad. Dinner combinations are very popular as well so that diners can try a variety of items like enchiladas and tacos when ordering just one meal.

Top review

Lindsay

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Best Mexican restaurant in the Harrisburg area by far!!

Sophia's At Walden

4.9

4.9 (21)

$30 and under

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

Open for lunch and dinner, Sophia's at Walden serves contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed space. This casual dining bakery and cafe is famous for its made-to-order brunch menu, which includes popular dishes such as eggs, home fries, toast, benedicts and fresh waffles. The lunch and dinner menu features burgers, salads and sandwiches. Try the restaurant signature chicken pastina soup, served with homemade bread, for a light delicious treat. Sophia's is a great pick for a savory lunch, dinner, or brunch. Drop by and spoilyourself with cinnamon roll pancakes, waffles or a delicious salad. Sophia's offers a kid-friendly menu, making it a great pick for families.

Reservations are only available for dinners and brunch.

As a friendly reminder, we are a BYOB. Sophia's will provide all non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be a $2 plating fee for all outside desserts.

Additional parking is located behind the building.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

First time visiting and very pleased with Sophia’s. A hidden gem!

Thea

4.8

4.8 (860)

$31 to $50

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

THEA In Mechanicsburg PA offers a unique BYOB handcrafted dining experience for everyone. At Thea, we focus on every detail, anticipating your dining needs through providing a seamless experience, allowing you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. Please call if you can not find a reservation that suits your needs.

Lunch ranges from $10-20
Dinner entrees ranges from $20-50

Top review

Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

I have special dietary needs so its always a pleasure to find a place that will accommodate. They are awesome for GF and DF restrictions.

The Circular at The Hotel Hershey

4.7

4.7 (4205)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hershey

About the restaurant

Our flagship restaurant features the fresh, new flavors of an iconic American dining experience, reimagined. The menu and ambiance provide a versatility of dining experiences, from small plates and drinks at the bar with friends to an intimate meal for two overlooking the beautiful formal gardens. Make your time in Chocolate Town® U.S.A. even more memorable with a visit to The Circular® restaurant.

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Kelly

Dined 2 days ago

The food was top notch as was the service by Heather. Attentive service and a well-paced meal made for an enjoyable holiday dinner.

Piazza Sorrento

4.6

4.6 (2048)

$30 and under

Italian

Hershey

About the restaurant

Voted "Best New Restaurant" by Harrisburg Magazine in 2009, Piazza Sorrento is a modern Italian restaurant based on the "Old World" Italian recipes of the owner's family back in Italy. The Bolognese sauce they grew up on and the tradition of family is the cornerstone of the Piazza Sorrento dining experience. Dedicated to providing the finest in service, food, and wine at a fair and competitive price, Piazza Sorrento makes regional and classic Italian cuisine using premium local ingredients while keeping the history of the dish and region intact.

Piazza Sorrento not only provides the best in authentic Italian cooking this side of the Atlantic, but also believes that all patrons, whether adults or children, should be welcomed like one big family - even those with certain dietary requirements. That is why Piazza Sorrento is widely known for their extensive Gluten Free menu, another reason patrons routinely drive over an hour or more to dine in relative ease and safety.

Top review

alison

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great experience. The best part about this restaurant is the fact that they have an entire menu for those with gluten allergies. Our waitress was great and the food was very good.

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Aura Modern Mediterranean

4.7

4.7 (232)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Camp Hill

About the restaurant

Aura strives to create the unique feeling of dining on the shores of the Mediterranean coast—where the warm sunlight, breathtaking views, gentle sea winds, and incredible cuisine come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Drawing on inspiration from the Iberian Peninsula, France, Greece, and Northern Africa; each dish is impeccably crafted to emphasize regional flavors using abundant fresh vegetables, seafood, meats, and herbs.

Our professional and knowledgeable staff will guide you through every step of your culinary journey. Relax with us and celebrate the flavors, spirit, and style that create the Aura of the Mediterranean.

Top review

Graham

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

We love the new menu and the new chef! Everything was exceptional.

Greystone Public House

4.7

4.7 (583)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Harrisburg’s most talked about contemporary, rustic, American cuisine restaurant. Greystone Public House offers local sustainable menu, wine tasting room, seasonal cocktails and local craft beer. Working with local farmers to source the freshest and highest quality products, guests will enjoy seasonal inspired steak, poultry, seafood and vegetarian dishes prepared food in a casual but upscale environment. Greystone Public House event spaces are great for you next wedding or corporate event while dining on our stone patio looking over the blue mountain region.

Top review

Cecelia

Dined 2 days ago

Jimmy was a great waiter. Good humor. Food was tasty

Smoked Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (571)

$30 and under

American

Hershey

About the restaurant

Locally owned Smoked Bar & Grill offers house smoked barbeque, prime beef burgers, craft beer and cocktails, and some of the best wings you’ll find around! Come by for Happy Hour at our bar from 4-6p every day and enjoy half off all Starters and a variety of drink specials. Enjoy favorites like our Carolina Nachos, Pulled Pork, Sliced Brisket, Bourbon Barrel Wings, Brisket Cheesesteak, House Rubbed Ribs, Smoked Ribeye, and our SBG Burger! Lighter fare includes a variety of fresh Salads, Grilled Salmon, and Blackened Mahi-Mahi or Shrimp Tacos. Bring the family and eat in our spacious dining room where the kids can order off an affordable Kid’s Menu. For the adults, we have 10 draft beers, various bottled and canned beer, creative scratch made cocktails, various wine options, and over 50 bourbons and tequilas to choose from. We pride ourselves in having an experienced team that provides outstanding service.

Top review

Rachael

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Food was awesome and our server Thomas went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our time there. Will def go again next time we’re in Hershey.

Cafe Fresco - Center City

4.8

4.8 (737)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

A pioneer of Harrisburg dining, Café Fresco Center City opened its doors in 2005. Located in the heart of Restaurant Row, the Feng Shui inspired ambiance offers comfortable and intimate dining spaces that pulse with an energy and excitement. From the moment you step inside, you become part of the Café Fresco experience. Whether you are joining us for an urban, café lunch or the upscale, metropolitan dining experience of our dinner service, our skilled, professional staff will strive to accommodate your every need. Our goal is to provide you with a metropolitan retreat nestled in the heart of a smaller city that will exceed every expectation – an experience that can only be provided by Café Fresco.

Top review

Tina

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Cafe Fresco never disappoints. The food and drinks are always delicious.

1700° Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (1048)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

1700° Steakhouse is a sophisticated, high-end restaurant featuring Midwestern prime, dry aged and certified Angus beef, seared to perfection in our 1700 degree broiler. The menu also has an abundance of the finest sustainable seafood from which to choose.
A place to see and be seen, this steakhouse is every bit as comfortable as it is refined. Large windows overlook Market Square, eight foot high glass wine cabinets showcase a substantial wine selection and feature photography walls, natural faux leather and cowhide finishes adorn the space.
In tandem with its sister cocktail lounge, 1700° Steakhouse presents signature craft and barrel aged cocktails and locally produced beer.
An award-winning wine list, extensive spirits offerings and unparalleled service in this playfully sophisticated restaurant make for an unforgettable dining experience.
AND all Steakhouse dinner guests receive complimentary valet parking.

Top review

Lois

Dined 4 days ago

We've been wanting to try 1700 for several years and finally made it there tonight for our anniversary. The food was excellent, our waiter, Rob, was very personable, and the service was great! We look forward to coming back again.

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