Reviews for Dobbin House Tavern in Gettysburg, PA
Arrived on a Wednesday evening after making reservations on Tuesday. Very interesting atmosphere that is dimly lit to enhance... the old time experience of this historic location. Staff was very friendly and explained any questions about the menu withdetail. Took awhile for the drinks to show up, however, the appetizers came quickly. Main course was good but not great. Overall experience was just ok for the price. The history and background of the venue make it a must if you are from out oftown. Read more
Great place for dinning after spending time touring Gettysburg. Have eaten downstairs in the "Tavern" a number of times. Always... good food and very interesting atmosphere. Only disappointment this visit was their "Tap line" was not working. Highlyrecommend this place. A ton of history about "The Dobbin House ". Well worth the "wait" for a table. Read more
Dobbin House has a great atmosphere and really good food! Our server, Nikki, was top notch! Even though the restaurant was busy... and she was moving non stop, she made sure we had everything we needed and had a great personality. Make sure you go upstairsafter your meal. There is a small museum that shows where slaves were hidden during the Underground Railroad. Fantastic piece ofhistory! Read more
We had an early dinner here in the tavern. We both had the daily special “Beef Stroganoff”. It was DELICIOUS!!! It’s a... very cute, quaint old tavern. Friends went yesterday. They had a 1-hour wait to be seated and that and the slow service causedthem to have a 2 ½ hour lunch. WE were seated in about 10 minutes and didn’t have slow service at all. We liked the place andI would recommend it. Cute, fun, and terrific food! Read more
What an incredible experience! I visited the Dobbin House Tavern with a large group for an 8th grade field trip. The food was... very delicious! Every bite of something new was followed with comments of how good each item was! The service was stellar andthe staff were all so helpful and accommodating. They even helped my son try to find his lost wallet. We then went on a veryshort tour and saw where the Dobbin family lived and helped hide fleeing slaves for the Underground Railroad. The Dobbin familydid wonderful things! Read more
This restaurant was recommended by a coworker in historic Gettysburg. We had the roast beef sandwiches on Focacia bread. Sadly,... I wasn't overly impressed with the sandwiches. The beef was good but not super tender. The dining room was a bit too dark.Prices were reasonable and the service was quick and friendly. There is also a bar that serves mixed drinks and beer. I was moreimpressed with the historical background of the restaurant building. As the story goes, Mr. Dobbins housed black slaves in aroom on the second floor, as part of the Underground Railroad to protect and free the slaves. There is small museum upstairsmemorializing this important part of American history. Read more
Great old place with plenty of character and atmosphere! They have ample parking! Had reservations seated quickly even though we... were early! The food was outstanding! Service was good server friendly and helpful quick and professional! Very good meal andtime here! Sorry not to many photos of food! The carrots very good! Read more
After taking a tour of Gettysburg, we wanted to continue with the historic feel and got a table at Dobbin House Tavern. Walking... out of the cold into the reception area with the wood burning fireplace gave an immediate warmth of body and spirit. All of thestaff are dressed to the time period and the restaurant makes you feel as if you are back in the late 1700s. The fresh bakedbreads were delicious, the French Onion soup was incredible, and even the salads were fresh. I had the catch of the day(salmon) which came with potato but I upgraded to tasty Brussels sprouts. My Mom had a crab cake which she raved about. Withjust enough room left, we split a homemade piece of pecan pie with some whipped cream that was the perfect ending to anincredible meal. The service was phenomenal as well. And then we finished by visiting the area which served as part of theUnderground Railroad. Highly recommend having a meal here! Read more