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    Dobbin House Tavern

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Paul D.

    I've been at the Dobbins House at least several times for the past decade and noticed 2 weeks ago that they were having a buffet for Mother's Day from 10AM until 3PM, so I made us reservations for 10:15. We parked about a block away intentionally since the restaurant parking lot is not huge. After checking with the greeter we were promptly seated andvgreeted by our server, Linda, who was great throughout. There was a huge assortment of foods many of which you can see in my accompanying photos. What you cannot ascertain, however, is how delicious everything was! The prime rib was outstanding as was everything else. The did serve "Mom-Osas" and other spiritus libations. The deserts were wonderful as well, albeit perhaps a bit too sweet for this prediabetic. A lovely touch was a rose for each Mom who was there! ALL servers were attentive and courteous which was nice. Overall 'twas a delightful experience! Oh, the price was $50 per person. We have our wedding anniversary this coming Wednesday and I think i know where we'll be coming! If sightseeing or ghost-hunting in Gettysburg, DO check it out!

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    Eric K.

    Visited over the Valentines Day weekend as Dobbin is definitely an excellent choice for a special occasion - reservation was for 7pm in the main dining rooms & we were seated within a minute or two (I've always noticed that they seem to have an efficient/accurate system - have never had a long wait... even on the busiest days). We were greeted immediately by our server in period garb & placed our drink/app orders. Another highlight is the basket of breads, which are fantastic. We ordered the NY Strip & Primal Rib of Beef® - both as always made to perfection! We had live entertainment as a gentleman with a lute moved about the dining rooms. Timing of the food arrivals was perfect and as always, we had a relaxing & enjoyable meal. We also had time afterward to visit the gift shop, which has a nice sampling of item and souvenirs - we almost always find something to buy;) I highly recommend the Dobbin House as an upscale (but not pretentious) night out - great food, great atmosphere!

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    Nicole W.

    This place was just amazing from being the oldest place to eat and having so many original pieces we absolutely loved it and the food! OMG the French onion soup idk if it's called the kingsman or the kings but it was the best French onion soup I ever had.

    Susan W.

    Such a cool place!! Food was good!! French onion soup the best we have ever had!!( chunks of beef in the soup) Steak sandwich was excellent and flavorful. Crab cake sandwich was spot on - generous crab minimal filling. We visited at lunch - short wait so we enjoyed a drink at the outside tables. Service was prompt and friendly. Ps they have free parking in adjacent lot

    Ann P.

    A very lucky find! We throughly enjoyed our meal here. The food was excellent, the service friendly and the Springhouse Tavern was very cool and historic!!

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    Sammy N.

    Amazing Tavern/Dining Room sends you back a century+ .. .. Carefully step down into their historic tavern and you will not remember what year it is .. .. Had their delicious local APPLE CIDER and it was crisp, snappy and delicious and their KING'S BAKED ONION SOUP is amazing with the delectable unions and beef at the bottom of the bowl .. .. yum .. .. Just the soup alone left me full .. .. And, don't forget to stop in to their eclectic gift shop on the way out .. .. I left some funds behind .. ..

    I had the bacon and bleu cheese burger. It was huge and delicious!
    Mark Z.

    My wife and I went on a busy Saturday for lunch. The staff was limited so we had to wait for a while to get seated and served but it was worth it. The food was delicious! I also had their iced tea - it was unsweetened and delicious. We sat outside on their patio. It was a perfect spot for lunch on a warm and sunny spring day. They have many umbrellas around so we did our best to stay in the shade.

    Justin L.

    250 years old and a must visit. This place is amazing and the French Onion Soup is GOLD. The best FO Soup we've ever had. Candles, Fire Place and Staff is amazing. Nice a cozy. 5 STARS!!!!

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    Kristina M.

    I called to book a group of 21. Dobbin house is a great choice! I love the homemade bread basket, it's so yummy. Also the french onion soup is alwys a hit. With the 20 people that had dinner, they all enjoyed it. I think we likely had one of everything on the menu :) I end up here once a year or so. And each time the staff is attentive, on point and just gracious. They also split all the checks!! That is a huge feat, which they do with ease. Parking can be tight, so arrive early and hunt for some parking. They do have some ADA parking in front. My standalone favorite will alwys be the French onion soup.

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    Lauren H.

    We had a nice family dinner at the Dobbin House Tavern - partly museum, partly restaurant. I highly recommend the King's Baked Onion Soup! They offer three dining experiences: a casual tavern (no reservations accepted), a fine dining option (reservations recommended), and a banquet room for large groups of 30+. We came as a party of 21 for the casual tavern experience, and as expected, they had to split us into three smaller tables. I had originally called to reserve fine dining tables, but some in our group didn't pack fancier clothes, so we pivoted to the tavern. The Dobbin House, built in 1776, is Gettysburg's oldest standing structure and is rich with history--it even served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The preserved architecture and period decor make dining here feel like stepping back in time. We were worried this might be a tourist trap with high prices and average food, but we were pleasantly surprised--the food was delicious. My Bleu Cheeseburger was loaded with big chunks of bleu cheese and cooked perfectly. My favorite dish, though, was the Baked Kings Onion Soup--generous amounts of melted cheese made it absolutely irresistible. A charming, historic setting paired with tasty food made for a memorable evening.

    Ivory C.

    You want something different but was Home Comfort this is the place to come to was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere the outfits and the food but in a good way.

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    Hannah A.

    I have been coming here since I was a child & I am so grateful this place hasn't changed a bit! Stopped by in early December for the first time in years and the only thing on my mind was the french onion soup! My mom and I made the 4 hour drive solely for this soup and it is always worth it! Perfectly cheesy and beefy ugh it's a meal itself! I got to have an alcoholic beverage for the first time since visiting and the bloody mary was so delicious! My mom got the Dobbin House Ale & even got some to take home! I also ordered the blue cheese burger which was unreal. Cooked perfectly medium rare with a huge slab of blue cheese! Safe to say I slept well that night! The restaurant continues to be lit by candle light which adds to the ambiance. Dobbin House is always worth the drive!

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    8 months ago

    Good food but slow service. It was a weekend and crowded but it still felt like it took a while to get our food. Chicken spit was good.

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    10 months ago

    Loved this place good food good service very historic venue. I highly recommend it.They had outdoor seating so we could bring my dog.

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    Great food. The service was great too. We loved the ambiance as well. The cost is a bit high but probably the best food in Gettysburg.

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