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Exceptional Restaurants

In Lebanon, Annville, Hershey, & Lancaster!

For guests seeking incredible cuisine near our Central Pennsylvania B&B, these area restaurants are all close, so you don’t “drive forever” to get to dining. All come with our highest personal recommendation as well as feedback we get from our guests who explore the area’s culinary delights. Most restaurants we list are locally owned, some with a distinctive Pennsylvania Dutch flair.

Nearby: Annville & Lebanon

(Just 5 to 15 minutes from the Inn)

Fine Dining & Global Flavors

Cozy restaurant interior featuring brick walls, wooden furniture, and a polished bar.

Trattoria Fratelli

An established local favorite for upscale Italian dining. Highly acclaimed with old-world charm, a first-class menu, and excellent service. Named by Pennsylvania Magazine as Best Italian in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

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Lazzaro’s

Offering fresh seafood and pasta dishes, tasty appetizers, and many gluten-free items.

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Rey Azteca Mexican

Long-standing restaurant serving authentic, unique Mexican dishes in dining rooms clad in Mexican tile and artwork.

A rustic restaurant interior features a long wooden bar, high stools, and cozy dining tables near a fireplace.

Tony’s Mining Company

Intriguing restaurant with a copper-enhanced interior, serving seafood and steak dishes, plus a cocktail bar.

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El Rodeo

Established family-run spot serving traditional Mexican fare such as tamales, burritos & enchiladas.

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The Timbers

Year-round restaurant in a scenic, cozy lodge with fireplaces and old-world classic elegance.

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Miaa Mexican Bistro

Offering a warm and authentic Mexican dining experience, carefully prepared with love.

Historic Taverns & Craft Breweries, Casual Dining

A vibrant spread of tacos, nachos, crème brûlée, and craft beer.

Rotunda Brewing Company

Located minutes away in historic downtown Annville. Set in a circa 1700’s building, this casual spot features craft beer, great food, tavern vibes, and live music on select nights.

A black bowl filled with shrimp drizzled in sauce, cornbread, and a slice of lemon, with a dessert in the background.

Blue Bird Inn

One of Pennsylvania's oldest continuously operating taverns. Offers a fun, inviting atmosphere with fantastic food and outdoor dining. Live music on Friday nights. Reservations recommended.

A colorful spread of tacos, chicken, sushi, and drinks arranged on a wooden table.

Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen

A great neighborhood spot for food, drinks, and welcoming service. Live music on Saturday nights.

A stacked sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes served alongside crispy potato chips on a black plate.

Quentin Tavern

Cozy haunt in a historic redbrick manor house featuring classic bar fare, happy hour & drinks. Famous for large deck under a “champion tree.” Often, live music.

A bustling outdoor restaurant patio filled with diners under red umbrellas.

Mt Gretna Hideaway

Serving American food, craft beer & cocktails. Indoor and outdoor dining; live music every weekend; trivia nights too.

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Wasabi Bistro

The top local choice for fresh sushi and authentic Asian cuisine.

A plate of shrimp tacos garnished with herbs and vegetables, accompanied by tortilla chips and a cocktail.

Funck's Restaurant

Inviting, family-owned restaurant serving American comfort fare, including burgers, pasta & seafood.

A plate featuring crab cakes alongside creamy pasta and garnished with fresh greens.

Porch & Pantry

Seasonal “Scratch Kitchen” serving lunch until 1:00 p.m.

A vibrant spread of tacos, nachos, crème brûlée, and craft beer.

Rotunda Brew Pub

Contemporary, rustic-inspired place for elevated comfort food, rotating craft brews & cocktails.

A cheeseburger with pickles sits on a plate alongside crispy French fries and a glass of beer in the background.

Snitz Creek Brewery

Pizza, burgers and sandwiches are on the menu at this casual spot, as well as beer flights. Impressive beer and ale list brewed by Snitz here in the Valley. *Hershey location temporarily closed for renovations.

Hershey Favorites

(15 to 20 minutes from the Inn)

Upscale & Romantic

A spacious restaurant interior featuring circular seating and large windows.

The Circular at The Hotel Hershey

Fine dining; Built by Milton Hershey (who insisted on a circular room so no guest had to sit in a corner), this historic space overlooks beautiful gardens.

Stylish restaurant interior featuring wooden accents, elegant tables, and a wine display.

Devon Seafood & Steak Grill

Upscale yet comfortable dining in the heart of Hershey. Known for fresh premium seafood, prime steaks, and an impressive wine list.

Interior of a dimly lit restaurant featuring black wooden tables, leather booths, and decorative artwork.

What If of Hershey

Intimate, candlelit dining on Chocolate Avenue featuring an eclectic menu and a warm, romantic atmosphere.

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Alfred’s Victorian

Housed in a magnificent historical mansion, offering fine service, an eclectic menu, and an intimate setting. Reservations recommended.

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Khana Indian Bistro

Lovely Indian restaurant (white linen table service evenings) offering traditional dishes from India & Nepal, including sides & entrees.

A spacious restaurant interior with wooden furniture and large windows.

1933 Restaurant & Tavern

Timeless culinary classics with modern comfort. Featuring an approachable steakhouse menu and elevated pub fare.

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The Mill

Rustic eatery set in a historic mill serving farm-fresh local fare, cocktails & weekend brunch.

Casual, Bistro & Craft Dining

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The Chocolatier

Features comfort food often with a nod to chocolate, beer, and cocktails…plus a Ferris wheel.

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Chocolate Avenue Grill

A modern, popular spot in the heart of downtown Hershey with a creative menu and excellent service.

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Iron Hill Brewery

A lively regional brewpub dispensing house-made beers alongside elevated American comfort food.

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Hidden Still Spirits

Modern American cuisine, classic cocktails, and craft spirits are served at this neighborhood restaurant and distillery. Consistently voted ‘Best Distillery.’

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Hershey Pantry

Lunch Only. Charming atmosphere–a favorite of local diners. Bistro-style restaurant offers a beautifully screened-in outdoor dining are... imaginative! BYOB.

A freshly baked pizza topped with mozzarella and basil sits on a table in an elegant restaurant.

Trevi 5

Pasta, pizza & Italian entrees served in an airy, elegant dining room with colorful chandeliers.

Worth the Short Drive: Lancaster, Harrisburg, Myerstown, Lititz

(25 to 40 minutes from Annville Inn)

Myerstown (Short drive east of the Inn)

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Porch Restaurant & Pub

Upscale dining room and a casual pub. Chef owner trained in the south of France. Wines, beers and cocktails.

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Plaza Azteca

Pub dining on lower level, large booths and bar upper level, plus outdoor cantina and patio. Imaginative Mexican fare.

Lancaster

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John J. Jeffries Restaurant

An elegant, organic farm-to-table destination in downtown Lancaster serving seasonal fare from grass-fed beef to shrimp & grits.

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The Log Cabin

A long-time local favorite offering highly rated fine dining in a charming rustic atmosphere.

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El Serrano

A vibrant two-story Peruvian and Mexican restaurant featuring Latin-American tapas, margaritas, and stunning regional décor.

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Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub

Located on historic King Street near the town square, offering classic pub fare, great ambiance, and outdoor seating.

Harrisburg

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1700 Degrees Steakhouse

Features Midwestern prime beef, dry-aged beef, certified Angus beef, and the finest sustainable seafood, elegantly served by a diligently trained staff.

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The Millworks

A regional destination in Harrisburg showcasing central PA’s artistic talents, an in-house brewery, and sustainably sourced, farm-to-table dining.

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Progress Grill

Harrisburg’s longest-running (over 75 years!), award-winning family-owned fine dining restaurant. Features exemplary steaks and seafood. (Locals pronounce the name, “Pro-gress” with the accent on the first syllable.)

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Gabriella Italian Restaurant

This Italian-inspired restaurant invites you into a space where authenticity and elegance come together to celebrate Italian cuisine.

Lititz

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Kōle Chophouse

Upscale restaurant and bar offering steak, seafood, and wine in 2 distinct dining spaces, plus live music.

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Per Diem

Casual eatery serving pizza, burgers, beer and cocktails, in a hip modern space.

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Tomato Pie Cafe

Lunch, including the namesake pie, is served with gourmet coffee at this quaint cafe.

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Brickerville House Restaurant

Cozy eatery in a 1750s building offering American comfort food lunch to dinner.