If i see the word tavern and it is an old patriotic colonial looking building i always want to go in. The service and food were disappointing. The building is pretty neat. Walk in look around and eat elsewhere. read more

If your looking for fantastic food in a historic setting look no further ! The French Onion soup here is nothing less then epic. There is typically a wait but the food and the experience are worth it ! read more

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Ordered the chicken dinner special and my husband ordered shrimp stuffed with crab. The dinners came with a large salad and fresh steamed veggies. Home made blue cheese dressing was delicious. Apple pie and ginger cake for dessert. Nice atmosphere! read more

Great food. Great service. Great menu. Had a steak better than what I have been served in steakhouses. Homemade apple pie really put us over the top. Great job from start to finish. read more

Great historical atmosphere, with excellent food and service. If you are in a hurry or want a huge varied menu, then you may be in the wrong place. Take your time, enjoy the hearty food and leave room for a homemade dessert, as well as a libation or two. read more

Mehhh. Sat in the basement in a neat room. Service wasn't that great and the food was Mehh. French onion was broth and lots of cheese. Not what I'd expect from the reviews and suggestions. To each their own I guess. We had sandwiches, one steak and one forgettable. I think the waitress kinda ruined it for us. When you start off with a bad impression it lingers..... read more

What a great way to complement my visit to Gettysburg National Park! Dobbin House is the oldest remaining structure in Gettysburg, erected in 1776. There are two dining areas, the tavern and the ballroom. You want the tavern. Unfortunately, the tavern is not ADA accessible- there is a narrow stairway that leads from the main floor to the tavern. The ballroom is accessible. The tavern had limited seating due to its small size, and even more limited during COVID. Expect a wait. Once you make it to the tavern, enjoy the ambiance of candlelit dining (with some candle-like chandelier replicas from the ceiling), vintage bar fixtures, fireplaces, and a lovely collection of wood and china dishes on display. Let's talk food- order the Date Nut Bread. I didn't know bread could be this good. In fact, just order about 6 servings of this for yourself and skip everything else but the warm homemade pecan pie. For an entree, I had a black bean burger, which was delicious. For the meaty appetite, there was a wide selection of dishes made from scratch that sounded amazing. There was also a drink menu available with in house specials. Several of the salad dressings and most of the food menu were made from scratch in house. It was super cool to dine in the same place people were eating almost 300 years ago! read more

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Great atmosphere in historic house and tavern. Great waitress! She was very attentive and nice. My wife's meal was very good, soup was excellent and pasta very good. Similarly, my soup was very good. My prime rib was also very good, but very fatty. I had a lot of carving to do. Overall, food was very good, not great. Highly recommend. read more

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Historic tavern with a great atmosphere. Food and drinks were both great; the French Onion Soup was some of the best I've ever had! read more

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Decided to stop here for lunch even though we originally planned to experience it during a dinner service. We both had the Salamagundi salad which was full of meats (ham, turkey, egg) with cheese over a bed of lettuce with a bit of avocado and tomato. I had tea which was a tea bag in hot water. Nothing out of the ordinary. Overall it was a good value for the amount of food that we had for a lunch. read more

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Pat is an absolute national treasure behind the bar. Get the onion soup - nuff said!!!

Very good food! Surprised it had potatoes. Service was nice and made me feel like they were in the 1800's. And the Ambiance made me feel that I'm in the 1770's and I felt like I broke into someone's house. The only problems I have is the lighting and I almost got bitten by a tick (not related) read more

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Probably the best restaurant In Gettysburg! Make reservations for indoor dining well in advance. The upscale dining rooms feature servers in 1800's garb and a variety of beef, fish, and chicken comfort food dishes. House salad is fresh and tasty. Prime rib and salmon were both good. Deserts were old-fashioned good. By combining great atmosphere in a large restored house with outstanding service and good food, I'd say this is the place to go on your visit. Large parking lots and outdoor tents to handle overflow complete the venue. Probably jammed at peak-season. read more

The atmosphere is cool. Its like eating in an old fashioned restaurant. Make sure you make a reservation because the wait can be long if you walk in. The service was good but the food may take time to come out of the back. The food was good. read more

My wife and I came here to grab something to eat about 4pm on a Monday after spending some time walking around the town of Gettysburg. We have been to the area before to tour the battlefields, but never spent much time in the actual town. The house was finished in 1776 and the Dobbin's moved in. They say the house still stands much the same as it did back then. The house has its own springs underneath which were diverted together and served as the well and refrigerator. The house also has hiding places for runaway slaves on the underground railroad. We were more interested in eating in the Springhouse Tavern than the dining rooms so our timing worked out well. Their dinner hours for the dining room don't start until 5pm. The stairs going down into the tavern are a bit steep but the old limestone walls are on either side with handrails. The tavern area is small and cozy but full of character. We were seated in a booth and provided menus and our drink orders were taken. Tammy was helpful in answering questions about the menu and provided a bit of information for when we finished our meal and could walk around the house. You can check out the springs just outside a door which leads up to the museum part of the house. We would encourage others to check out the free museum too. My wife ordered the mushroom and Swiss Burger with potato salad while I ordered the ham and Swiss sandwich on focaccia bread with chips. Both of our entrees looked and tasted great. It was fun to read about the history of the Dobbin family and to think about all the events that took place so long ago. Our food arrived in a timely manner and looked and tasted great. We would highly recommend! read more

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Food is fair at best but more important is the death trap downstairs. If there was ever a fire you would never get out. Narrow stairs and tables right on top of each other. The place is nothing more than a tourist trap. Stay away. read more

The food was delicious along with the service.the decorations were cool keeping it the way it was back in the day.

Liked tavern venue. Service was very good even though there was high volume of customers. French onion soup had decent flavor however not enough broth for me. It also had dry chewy chunks of beef, thick gooey bread which I did not care for. Lots of cheese. My medium rare 10oz NY strip was tough with no quality meat flavor. Sides and garnishes were fresh and good. read more

I've been to this place before and loved it even more today. We dined in the basement bar and I don't think I will ever need to dine upstairs again! It was dark and extremely cozy. Wonderfully decorated and the atmosphere was amazing. The food was excellent! Had the date bread with cream cheese and was better than most desserts!! Just delicious. The salads were good BUT the French onion soup was truly the best I've ever tasted. I see why it's a favorite!! My wife had the crabmeat ala dobbin, packet was th crab and the squash was awesome. I had the smoked bq ribs which were perfect!!!! Honestly the only disappointment was the gingerbread with lemon sauce. Not bad just nowhere near the taste and flavor of the date bread!!!! Overall great dinner with excellent service. read more

Unique dining experience with quality food, the French onion soup is great. I got the prime rib both times I went with horseradish to top it off, of course, and my wife got the duck both times. The salads are highlighted with homemade salad dressing, and the blue cheese is phenomenal, and the homemade assortment of bread is another major plus. Based on the quality of food alone, I would give this 5 stars, but the unique experience is really what sets it apart. The first time we went, we sat at a little both. The second time, we sat in what I can describe as living room cushioned chairs right next to a fireplace with the lights off and candles on. read more

We had a delightful meal at Dobbin House Tavern. It was a rainy and chilly summer day. There is such history to this place that we chose to eat down in the Tavern. We highly recommend it! There are live candles going at each table. It was like walking into the past. The waitress even wears period clothing. The meal was delicious. We had the Baked King's Onion soup. I love French Onion soup and this took it to another level by adding tender beef inside. It was cooked perfectly. The onions were well flavored and the bread and cheese on top were very cheesy and delicious. This is probably one of my top 5 soups I've had with onion. Then, we shared the Dobbin's Hot Beef Sandwich. I know, kind of the same as the soup, but a really nice sandwich. The bread was soft but toasted and the beef was tender and well-seasoned. The juices for dipping were nice, maybe needed a little more salt. The cole slaw was a little warm for my taste, but overall tangy and not liquid heavy. We finished with a piece of apple pie and vanilla ice cream. The pie tasted homemade, maybe a little light on sugar but that was nice to know it was homemade. The vanilla ice cream helped with the sugar add-on. There are raisins in it, we enjoyed that aspect but others may not. When the bill arrived, we were surprised to see a second charge for hot tea when all I asked was for more hot water. We brought it to the waitress's attention and she did fix the issue. Just make sure to check your bill before paying for it. Accidents do happen. read more

My wife and I made a reservation here as part of our 2-day stay in Gettysburg. The age and history of the building appealed to us, and it promised a fine dining experience, so we were excited when we finally sat down to eat. The interior was charming and authentic. Small rooms appointed with antique or antique-looking furniture and artifacts gave the place an old feel, which we liked. The servers were dressed in period clothing which added to the ambience. Unless I missed something, the menu didn't indicate that the fare was inspired by authentic period recipes, but after having our meal neither of us was sure! This will become relevant later. The food on offer was a reasonable variety of higher-end American dishes: crab cakes, roast pork, filet mignon, duck, etc. It seemed a bit pricey ($30-50 for an entree) but we hoped that meant that we were in for a real treat. The dinner started strong! 3 varieties of bread, including some sweet mini muffins, were brought to us, alongside an enticing dome of whipped butter. Then our salads came, which were simply pre-mixed bowls of greens with dressing on the side; they were perfectly fine. The distinct turn came when our entrees were delivered. I had ordered the pork loin with "outstanding raspberry sauce" with a baked potato. My pork was just ok--somewhat overcooked, sparingly seasoned, and under a gelatinous blanket of this raspberry stuff that seemed like microwaved jam. My wife ordered the roast duck, which was a generous portion but again quite overcooked and not worth the $40 we paid. The coup de grace was the dessert, gingerbread cake with lemon "sauce." Forgive my overuse of scare quotes, but what came on top of the tasteless block of brown cake served to us would more accurately be described as neon yellow goop. It was a travesty. I honestly was revolted by the taste but even more by the astonishing look of the thing on the plate. Was it some period recipe that hasn't aged well? If so I pity the poor colonials who had to force this down. We pushed it to the edge of the table as my wife drank her coffee in the hope that the server, who otherwise seemed very capable, would notice it sitting there with hardly a bite taken from it, but she very intentionally failed to see it. She brought the check without a word on whether we liked the dessert. Frankly I was more offended by that than the disgusting cake. We still tipped her about 20%, but we would not go back to the Dobbin House, despite our love for the historical. A nice bread basket is not worth the $100 plus tip that we dropped there. read more

The buffet bad it had 3 choices and that's it That is not a buffet. One choice was just bread read more

What went well here? Everything ! Including the ambiance when you walk in & sit, the welcoming service in period costumes, and of course the food! The only negative was it was more than I could consume , due to richness. read more

Food was beyond awful, best thing they had was the rolls. Was about to try a piece of chicken when I noticed majority of it was RAW. Standard ham was substituted for a can of spam. Will not recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Sometimes it can be confusing, bc this is 2 restaurants in one. This is specifically for Tavern Dining. We always avoided this place bc it seemed more like a tourist destination restaurant more than fine dining. Man, were we wrong. Maybe it is tourist driven I don't know, but it is amazing. On our first visit there a few months ago we were sat downstairs in their period dining room. Maybe it is original idk, but I was amazing. On the trip I had onion soup, steak sandwich, and a warm piece of pecan pie. The onion soups was enough to make us go back on our next trip. Its so good, there are pieces of tender beef in it that just give it a whole new delicous twist. Second trip there I got the onion soup and a chicken Caesar salad. The trip was now, during covid. Tons of seating outside but we were seated inside in a cute dining room. There were only 4 tables seated and we were all distanced more than necessary. I can't wait until we are back in town and I can eat there again! read more

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Very nice place to eat! Food is great! My family enjoys it Everytime we are in the area and look forward to it!

The atmosphere of this restaurant is awesome! The food is really good and the staff is friendly. They also have gluten free options.

Made a day trip over to Gettysburg to learn some history and found this restaurant. The restaurant is a cute house, established in 1776, with various rooms for dining. Since this is during covid-19, limited capacity, social distancing, and masks were enforced. They offered outdoor seating but the hostess suggested we dine in the downstairs tavern since this was our first time to the restaurant. What a great recommendation, too! The tavern was located down these very narrow stairs and it included a bar (which no seating was allowed at this time), and a few booths and tables. Although it was small, patrons were sat a good distance from each other. Once you get to the table, you can remove your mask. The setting was just really nice and comforting. They even had actual burning candles on the tables so be careful if you have little kiddos with you. We were greeted with paper menus (main menu and specials menu) and water. I looked up their menu prior to my arrival and already knew that I was going to order the Hot Beef Sandwich. My mom, who tagged along on this adventure, ordered the Char-grilled Steak sandwich (both meals came with chips). We were originally going to order the mussels special, but unfortunately, they didn't have it. Instead, we went with the date bread which is homebaked in their kitchen. We didn't try out their famous Baked Onion soup, but boy I definitely will the next time I'm in town! As for our main food, it was delicious! My beef sandwich came with a nice dipping au jus and my mom's steak sandwich was cooked to her liking (medium-well). The kettle chips were good and complimented our sandwiches nicely. When we were done with everything, there just wasn't any room for desert. But the good news is that I'll definitely be back to the Dobbin House Tavern for it next time for sure! This is a great place to start your day before you head out to the Gettysburg Battlefields. The town itself is very historical with many buildings that have been standing since the Civil War. If you're looking for a place to cool down and get a bite to eat, definitely stop by the tavern! read more

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If you ever travel to Gettysburg, the Dobbin House Tavern is an absolute must stop! The hospitality is top notch, the food is absolutely amazing with excellent deserts to finish off your meal! And te history of the Dobbin House is something to behold. I love this place!!! read more

The food is very tasty. I had the mahi, it was flavorful and delicious. The service was amazing. The ambiance is so nice. We were in the Spring House Tavern which is downstairs, cozy place with a great bar. read more

December 2022...We had a group of 7 for dinner, we waited for 2 hours for seating. But we walked around and visited their gift shop and took advantage of the great discounts. We always enjoy the atmosphere of this historic restaurant. The waitress was great, as usual, and the food was excellent. This is not an inexpensive place to dine but we visit occasionally (like this time for my granddaughters birthday) This will be a place always remembered for special occasions. Got my grandson a gift certificate for his Christmas present. He will enjoy the ride to Dobbin House Tavern from Maryland. Hope it never changes as its a special dining place for our family. Bill C Jarrettsville MD read more

Was kinda skeptical at first because the menu was not what I am used to. I was proven wrong however, the food here was amazing. The onion soup was absolutely delicious and it hit the spot on a cold day. I also got the hot beef sandwich which was good as well. Would definitely go back here . read more

Ambiance amazing , step back in time. The wonderful service made the meal even better. French onion soup very hearty. Great cocktails, try the Bees Knees ! Delicious crab stuff shrimp, too. Don't miss a stop at Dobbin House Tavern if you are in Gettysburg read more

Very enjoyable ambiance, and the food was as cozy as the atmosphere. Everyone is very nice, and the seating arrangements are so cool. The booths are draped with tapestry and it creates a sense of privacy. Eating in the dark is fun! read more

This is an absolute staple when we go to Gettysburg. Food is phenomenal and we Always eat in the basement!

What an amazing opportunity to dine at the Dobbin House Tavern. I enjoy reading books based on our American history and the Dobbin House Tavern is smack in the middle of it all. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, Dobbin House Tavern was established in 1776 thus making it the oldest standing structure in Gettysburg. The building may have been a first stop on the Underground Railroad north of the Mason-Dixon line, During and after the Battle of Gettysburg, the house served as a temporary field hospital. So lets turn this place into a restaurant! haha I was greeted at the host stand by some folks dressed in 1776 fashionware. Man.. I had to take a selfie with these folks! There is a huge turkey hanging in the lobby. I guess that was the thing back then, keep your freshly killed animals inside the house away from those pesky neighbors. Oh, you killed a 15 pound turkey? "My" turkey was at least 25 pounds.. Since its just lil ol me, I'm seated by the fireplace. I'm reading the drink menu, there were some funky drinks back in 1776! I ordered a cocktail and a nice slice of Prime Rib. I also start with the outrageous sounding Onion Soup. At first it was called Baked Kings Onion soup but it was re-named "Washington's Onion Soup", why do you ask? Because we kicked those English SOBs to the curb! This soup had some meat chunks and its a pretty nice portion. So I sit back, drink some grog and know we fought the English and won. I'd call this soup Freedom soup, my two cents. I'm sitting by the fireplace, chilling with my drink and my Prime Rib comes to me. I'm like a real Ben Franklin nomin' on some fatted calf. I add some freshly grated horseradish to my cut, try some of the fresh baked bread, this is a pretty good meal that was cooked perfectly. The vibe, everything about the Dobbin House Tavern is authentic, makes me wanna grab a musket and protect freedom for all. The bar downstairs, you can grab a sandwich. If you're able, I highly recommend having dinner upstairs to experience the full 1776 effect. read more

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Absolutely fantastic food, the service was incredible and the vibe was so fun! we went to the basement restaurant and the vibes were so cool, totally transports you would absolutely recommend!! read more

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I had the best chicken sandwich ever! The service was amazing and so friendly. When I went down the stairs the atmosphere was great! I loved it and I will definitely go back. read more

Great place in historic Gettysburg, PA we ate in the tavern part of this building and the food was above average. We ordered and split a house salad with homemade blue cheese dressing, super good. Also split the very famous French Onion Soup, probably the best we have ever eaten (very seriously). I ordered the special homemade Chili served with cornbread and my wife had a grilled steak super good. Service was great waitress K helped us out with ordering and taking care of our needs. Place get crowded our suggestion is late lunch or early dinner in tavern area. read more