Large group lunch at Gilligan's. I want to be kind to them, but I want to be honest. Like typical large groups, they assigned us two waitstaff for the day. They tried to meet all of our needs, bring around water, get things to the table at the right time. I can appreciate that. * Minor foible: Each table's food came out unevenly. 6 out of the 8 at our table got fed first. With the next batch, they started giving food to the next table before finishing ours. So the atmosphere was nice, the service was decent, but sadly the food was underwhelming. For this price point I was hoping to get more food on my plate - my lunch was gone within 5 bites and each bite cost multiple dollars. Icing on the cake: Automatic gratuity was 20% instead of the typical 18%. Just for being able to host us and meet our needs, I will round up to 3 stars, but I recommend you drive deeper into Harrisburg for more food at a better value. read more

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Service 10/10 Stuffed pepper soup 10/10 Entrees were all served hot but our kid wouldn't even eat her burger and claimed it tasted "dusty;" they were out of BBQ ribs and my backup choice, pork chop, was severely overcooked;" rice was ice cold; sweet potato fries tasted like carnival funnel cake stale fryer grease. But they have gluten free rolls and pasta which is always a plus. We dont send food back ans it was all edible, especially with the help of a cocktail. Again, server was beyond fabulous. read more

What happened to your suicide Buffalo wings sauce? 20 or so years ago, you had one of the best suicide Buffalo wings sauces in the 'Burg. The recent version just tastes like capsaicin extract added to their hot sauce. It's not totally horrible, but the old sauce was vastly superior. I thought the last time was a fluke and they just made something on the fly, but after a second trial, the new sauce is nothing I would go back for. read more

Gilligan's is one of those places you walk into and immediately get it. TVs everywhere--even tucked into the booths--so you never miss a play, a pool table adding just the right touch of energy, and a cozy, come-as-you-are atmosphere that feels like a true locals' spot. It's fun, relaxed, and the kind of place you can easily lose track of time in. What really stood out early on was the service. Our waitress was not only attentive, but genuinely helpful--honest, informative, and confident in her recommendations. Since there's no drink menu, she guided us toward what they do best, including the espresso martini. I appreciated the direction... but the drink itself didn't quite match the expectation. I was hoping for something silky, rich, and indulgent--almost dessert-like--but it landed closer to a pre-mixed version. Not bad, just not memorable. The menu is extensive and reasonably priced, which makes it approachable without sacrificing variety. Now, the highlight--my Black n' Bleu Delmonico, cooked medium. This dish delivered. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the bleu cheese garlic butter added a savory, melt-in-your-mouth richness that made each bite better than the last. It paired beautifully with the soft baked sweet potato--simple, comforting, and exactly what it needed to be. We started with loaded fries, and honestly... dangerously addictive. Crispy, flavorful, and the kind of appetizer you keep reaching for without realizing how much you've eaten. My husband went with the surf and turf--filet mignon and lobster tail. The lobster was a standout: buttery, tender, and cooked just right. The filet, though cooked to his liking, lacked seasoning and depth. It needed more intention--something to bring it to life beyond just butter. Overall, Gilligan's nails what matters most for a place like this--great atmosphere, strong service, and food that has real moments of excellence. It's the kind of spot you go to unwind, catch a game, and enjoy a solid meal in a lively, welcoming setting. read more

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We stopped in for lunch & it was very good. I ordered from the lunch specials, salmon with crab and mornay sauce with rice. It was very tasty. The others in my party ordered the fillet mignon steak sandwich and 1/2 rack of ribs with sweet potato fries. The steak was tender and cooked perfectly. The ribs were a on the dry side but seasoned well. There was a healthy portion of waffled sweet potato fries that were very good. Add on the fresh baked rolls and Arnold Palmer's to round out a very nice lunch. The decorations were beautiful. I haven't been here for years but I didn't remember that it was so beautiful inside. And our server was excellent, very attentive and fun. read more

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I simply love this place. This is my go to spot. The restaurant is divided, then have a dining room section and a private back room for engagements then there is the bad side with lots of tables and booth and lots of seats at the bar. They are quick to seat you and get you a drink as you review their large menu. The menu has everything you could possibly think of food wise from appetizers to main course meals. The Prime Rib is outstanding!! This past time we had gulf coast fried shrimp with 2 sides and shrimp stuffed with imperial crab. read more

Whether you are looking for a quiet sit down experience or a nice sports lounge, this restaurant is the place to go. I've been coming here for years now and always have a great time. The staff is always friendly, the food always fresh, and I love the quiet, classy atmosphere of the dining room. I highly recommend the lump crab cakes. They are some of the best I have had; even better than some Maryland crab houses I've been to. read more

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Excellent food and great service! We were only in town briefly, but would definitely go back if in the area again.

The three Gilligan's Bar and Grills are locally owned family-style Irish pub-style restaurants. They offer a full menu for adults and children and daily specials. I love a late afternoon lunch or early dinner when most restaurants aren't crowded. Our server, Jenny, provided the correct number of check-ins for an enjoyable dining experience that was worth it. read more

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Nice place, great service. Food was all quite good, very reasonable prices. The atmosphere is a little 'hotel restaurant' when you walk in... welcoming but bland. There's a dining room off to one side, we chose to eat in the pub at a high top. Impressively comfortable chairs, which had nothing to do with the food but was notable. 2 of my teen/adult children had burgers and homemade chips and they were both very happy with their meals. I had the Rachael sandwich which was as good as anywhere I've had it. They also had a large barsport area past the pub area with pool tables, darts, etc. They exceeded our expectations and we'll happily come back. read more

Good food we had low expectations and we were wrong, the food was gooood. The place is clean and pleasant . The service was effective and courteous. There is is huge so I will go try something else. read more

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Gillian's bar and grill is genuinely one of the best restaurants to pop in on any day at any time. The Ambiance is relaxing and you can tell the guest are regulars which brings a sense of comfortably. It's nice when you can walk into an establishment and just feel welcomed. The service is friendly and attentive, Judy the bartender made sure our drinks were never empty, served in ice cold glasses, and was extremely helpful/ informative on what dishes to enjoy. If you're in the area don't hesitate to stop in. read more

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Gilligan's came highly recommended by the locals. I was told to get the prime rib. The outside of this place is nothing exciting. But I was shocked when I walked in. It was absolutely PACKED! This places was hopping! Mostly all regulars which was fun. I was surprised at how large the inside is. They have pool tournaments on Monday nights. I took everyone's advice and got the Prime rib. Yes. I highly recommend it. I got a side salad with it. They make all their own dressings. That makes a major difference to me and the salad was delicious. The prime rib was perfectly cooked and the baked potato was a nice addition. The bartenders were great especially for how busy they were and everyone was very welcoming. I will absolutely come back!! read more

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They have a lot of choices. Our food was great. Would return. Our service was not very good however. Our waiter forgot items and was not attentive. Hopefully that is not typical of the staff. read more

After a long day of driving, we were looking for a place that would keep everyone happy. This place did the trick. Quick and friendly fly service and great food. Portions were of good size and not overwhelming. Caeser salad w/ chicken Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich Wings and fries Lasagna (Garfield would be happy) read more

The food is amazing and the service was on point. The ambiance was mellow and calming. Must visit place if you're ever in Harrisburg. read more

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Great food and a great server! Had the Thai pork chop over mashed potatoes - excellent.

It is all about the food AND the service Kudos to Lexie - our top notch server tonight. Best service ever. Very attentive and great at reading the room - picking up on the details. Did not rush us - ensured she had the timing on how we wanted things served - made certain we knew what was available. Water glass always full. Timing was excellent on follow-up. Smiling all the while. The food (flavorful sauces and oh that bread!) and drinks (shout out German Chocolate Martini) are always top shelf here. All of these things make the difference when choosing "that" place to go to dinner on a given night. Thank you! read more

Ordered a steak with rice pilaf. The server brought me a couple dinner rolls, accompanied by cold, unspreadable butter pads. The rolls were room temperature. I tried eating one, but it was wholly unappealing. When my dinner arrived, the first thing I noticed was the rice dish really wasn't rice pilaf. It was tasty, but nothing resembling rice pilaf and it wasn't hot, just a little warm. The steak was delicious and done just how I like it. Although it was a little on the thin side. I see no reason to go there again. read more

When a filet mignon sandwich is offered on the menu for $16, that should be a red flag. But I ordered it anyway because I haven't had a steak sandwich in a long time. It was tender, like filet mignon should be, but slightly overcooked (medium, not medium-rare), and flavorless. As for condiments - lettuce and a slice of tomato - it was uninspired, having no onions or sauces to liven it up. My lunchmate's chicken sandwich was much more interesting, topped as it was with fried pickles and a creamy garlic aioli. The most memorable part of the meal was dessert. They had seven unique treats to choose from, and we settled on the baklava cheesecake. If you're thinking "baklava cheesecake? I never heard of such a thing," then you know why we picked it. Hats off to whoever came up with the idea! It was a little messy to eat, but worth the effort. All-in-all, if you're looking for a place to catch a few drinks with friends, watch a game and shoot some pool, then Gilligans should be on your shortlist. If you're looking for a quiet boujie place to impress your date, you might want to look elsewhere. read more

About a year ago, a friend of mine and I stumbled onto Gilligans based solely on the number of cars in the lot. We were surprised and delighted with our meals, and decided to return this week before a flight out of Harrisburg. Again, they did not disappoint, but instead provided one of the best meals that we had on the road this trip. The ambiance is "retro", reminding you of a steak restaurant from 40 years ago, but in some of the best ways. The seating is comfortable, and the booths provide that touch of privacy in a large dining area. Like last year, we arrived when a large party was celebrating an event. This restaurant has room to accommodate a party of 20 in the main dining room, and still have plenty of room for other guests. And unlike some places with older decor, it is scrupulously clean. The waitress was so attentive and pleasant. (I think her name was Christine), She had been a waitress for decades, but was new to Gilligans. We wanted for nothing, as we ordered first an appetizer, then steaks. Perfect steamed clams, and then steaks. All cooked to perfection, with one rare, one slightly more cooked, as requested. My friend, who can finish almost any entree, needed a box. I still had over 1/2 my steak left when I boxed--and less than most places charge for far less in both quality and quantity. The "sides" were delicious, not afterthoughts. A salad lover like me appreciates that. Fresh baked dinner rolls, a thing of the past, are not to be missed. Trendy? No. Just solid service and delicious traditional meals. But today, those things are not common. read more

Decor/service: the place is split into two parts lounge/bar and the dining area. Both with the same menu. The dining room could use an update. Dark and older looking. The service was good and attentive and the food arrived quick 3/5 Food: Mozzarella sticks- freshly made which is hard to find. Nice and crispy and plenty of cheese 4/5 Delmonico steak- cooked perfect and plenty flavorful/juicy but unfortunately was on the fattier side for a Delmonico 4/5 Asparagus- some of the best asparagus that I have had in a restaurant setting Crab cakes- on the smaller side but flavorful for central PA 4/5 read more

The restaurant was bigger than I expected. Parking seem to be limited. I ordered an onion soup, and before I can order the rest of my meal, the onion soup was ready. Order the fillet mignon sandwich, waitress, mature. I was aware that the fries came with it. Oh my God soup was fantastic. A lot of good flavor to it and the meat in the burger just came apart very simple. read more

Well, my drink was fine. That's the good part. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan for lunch, with spaghetti. It came, with 3 two inch pieces of eggplant, with barely enough cheese on them to call them parmigiana. And the side of spaghetti was another tragedy. It was swimming in a puddle of pink water, not drained at all, but topped with a glob of Pomidoro sauce, that slowly drowned in the water underneath. Maybe it should stick to being an Irish Pub! read more

Their delmonico steak they rave about is less then a 1/2" thick. Montreal steak wasn't fixing that. Spaghetti sauce came straight outta a can from walmart. Appetizers where the best part. Never got my rolls that came with said meals. Go elsewhere. read more

Real food great drinks the prime rib was flavorful and the seafood was spot on can't ask for more had a fall martini loved it as a night cap dessert thank you read more

Mice poop has been reported on top of their food serving systems, but yet it's been hidden.

We had Brigitte as our server. Terrible service. Didn't check back on the table once after we received our food. After we finished eating we waited another 20 mins to see if she would come check...nothing. I ended up going to the host stand to get a to go box and had to have the host find her to bring us our check. She was also very short and rude when she actually did come to our table. TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!! read more

3 of us had lunch here yesterday . The waitress was spectacular, attentive but not intrusive. I had the Ruben, absolutely delish. Will come back here again! read more

Gilligan's is a mix between a sports bar, a restaurant that caters to families, and or a place to just get some beers and chill. I was a little worried when we first sat down based on everything that I saw, But can I say I was wrong. the food was good even though the chicken was a little dry but then again when you're cooking chicken for a lot of people it can be a little dry. would probably get a burger the next time I go but definitely a cool spot to go hang out. read more

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Do NOT pass by this restaurant. There were threes of us. We had the seafood Alfredo, Filet and broiled crab cakes. All were prepared extremely well and tasted delightful. The service was prompt and the hostess checked in regularly. Well done! We will be back. Thank you. read more

Very nice place with a great sit down restaurant atmosphere. The food was delicious and service was quick and amazing. Staff were very friendly. We got the lobster scampi (create your own noodles) and the shrimp and crab. All the seafood was clearly fresh. Very delicious dishes. read more

food has no seasoning at all. no salt, no garlic, no herbs, no love. just food. My son loves spaghetti and didn't even eat his. It literally taste like tomatoes out of a can. read more

Fun and busy on a Saturday night. We had great service at the bar and the salted caramel cake was awesome. The tiramisu was still alittle frozen. They have awesome wings too. read more

Been going to Gilligan's for quite a few years now the food is usually amazing but this time it wasn't I ordered chicken parm and spaghetti the chicken was burnt and it made the hole dish taste like it the spaghetti was half cooked the waitress said she talked to the manager about it and they discounted and 20 some dollar dinner 4 dollars I only took 4 bites of it read more

I found it to be just ok - it wasn't bad but I wouldn't go out of my way to return either - went as a large group (tournament weekend) what I can say was awesome they accommodated our group (about 25) only a few hours before - but this place is huge - so even though it was packed they still had empty rooms - apparently this is a big hit with the locals - pool, drinks and a neighborhood hangout - I had the crab cakes which was good - a few people ordered pasta dishes with red sauce which they all said tasted sour. The folks who ordered fettuccine had no issue. What I think ruined my experience was when we paid the bill - we handed the waitress a tip - she neglected to tell us it was included and took the additional tip read more

Gilligan's came recommended by our hotel staff so we gave it a shot. They were busy at dinnertime but that did not hold up their service. We were immediately seated and our waitress took care of us promptly. I had the finest piece of prime rib I've ever eaten. I was done to perfection, served quickly and was nice and hot. The baked potato was super and they served the finest onion rings I've ever eaten. Don't overlook this establishment, some of the finest food I've ever consumed. Great work, folks! read more

Ordered a pizza and said it would be 20 minutes and after 40 minutes they just started it. After people came in after me got their orders first. Won't go back and don't recommendthis place read more

Gilligan's was the perfect place to relax after hours on crowded highways. Our gyro and Philly steaks were good and the carrot cake was outstanding. The staff were all friendly, especially our server Gina. And the meal was surprisingly reasonable! Glad our hotel clerk recommended it. read more

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This was our first time there. My wife and I had a pretty great time, We haven't had date night in a while so we decide to try Gilligans. Great atmosphere, good food and drinks, the service was amazing. Our server was Melissa, she was very respectful, very intelligent, very attentive, she's super funny and outgoing. I believe the bartender Duke made our drinks it was delicious. Melissa definitely deserves a raise lol. We will be coming back again soon and definitely asking for Melissa. read more