ISO Hershey/Harrisburg Restaurant

[katesprings]

I'm looking for suggestions for a good Hershey/Harrisburg Restaurant for this Saturday. My son is graduating PS in Hershey Statium on Saturday and want to make a lunch reservation somewhere within 20 miles of the area. Not necessarily right near the stadium as I imagine all the nice restaurants will be crowded or booked by now as I waited till last minute. Somewhere between $$ and $$$ would work.

[ddekok]

For good, honest Italian food, try Lucy's Cafe at 267 W. Chocolate Ave. in downtown Hershey. Moderate prices, great sauces. 717-534-1045. I've never been disappointed.

[nemo]

In which direction will you be going home -- Philly, Baltimore, west, or north? You may need to drive partway home and then stop.

[pashibaboy]

I think they may be open for lunch (http://hershey.whatifdining.com/
)The What if Cafe in Harrisburg is pretty good for dinner, so I assume the one in Hershey should be decent also.

[katesprings]

Thanks all for your suggestions. We might try Duke's on the Susquehanna if the weather is nice so we can eat outside. We'll be heading back to Harrisburg after the graduation and are looking for a full service bar to celebrate! I also have some names of restaurants in Harrisburg.

[backporchoriginals]

I live in Hershey, so I can tell you about all of the restaurants in the Hershey Area.
We have several chain restaurants (better than fast food)- Isaacs, Applebys, Panera, and Red Robin. Then some personal favorites- the already mentioned Hershey Pantry, Dukes,Houlihans, the Garden Terrace at the Hotel Hershey ( my daughter is a concierge there) and a new restaurant downtown on Chocolate Avenue- the Chocolate Avenue Grill. If you need more info I will be happy to help.
Backporchoriginals

[chocoannie]

Check out the Hershey Pantry in Hershey.....don't think they take reservations but they have a charming indoor restaurant and a great screened in porch if the weather is nice.

[pattyb]

Try What If, Hershey (located at Spinners Hotel, 533-5858). They might be booked but it's worth a try.