I was not expecting to have a wonderful of a time as I did. Thought I'd stay for a few hours, ended…read moreup staying the whole day. Absolutely wonderful experience! After you've seen the house, take the time to walk around the grounds; the recreated farmland, the forest trail, and the gardens are all breathtaking. Loved the museum inside main building. The gift shop is more tasteful than is usual with historical locations (looking at you, Gettysburg). The food court didn't have much to offer by way of, well, anything that wasn't typical lame fast food, so that was a little disappointing, but they do offer outdoor seating so that was nice. This place is a national treasure. Bring the whole family!

Made a reservation for 10 people a few days out. They were super accommodating, and we even bumped…read moreit up by one like two days before. More kind and accommodating on the phone than just about any restaurant I've ever called. We came in like a half hour early, over the course of 20 minutes, cause we were traveling in multiple vehicles from ways away... I called ahead, but they said it was no problem at all. They were super helpful, I got drinks started while the rest of the party arrived. Ordered a bunch of appetizers... Mozzarella, sweet potato, waffle, fries, calamari... With like three different dipping sauces. Each of those was fantastic. Folks ordered burgers, chicken, cheesesteaks, traditional fair, like cottage pie, etc. Quantities were massive. Food was tasty. Many to go boxes were provided. The desserts were a surprise... I got my bread pudding to go. And then a few people got the lava cake and shared it. Great beer selection. Great cocktail selection. Great music on the speakers... At least I thought so, the Young'ns weren't as impressed with the sing-along Classics. Our server was beyond helpful, responsive, kind, accommodating,; probably one of the best I've ever had... Is that possible? Big party, I didn't check the details on the check... and the large party tip was included already. So I gave her too much cash for the tip, she stopped me on the way out and wanted to make sure I didn't screw up... Which I did. So she returned a couple bucks. But she earned every every bit for a tip yesterday.

Market Cross Pub in Carlisle feels like a staple of the downtown area, a traditional, slightly…read moreold-school pub that delivers about what you'd expect. I've been there a few times over the years, and each visit has been about the same: decent food, good drinks, and service that's friendly but sometimes a little slow compared to the crowd size. It's not exceptional, but it's steady, and there's value in that kind of reliability. The atmosphere is distinctly classic, with dark wood paneling, dim lighting, and an overall feel that's equal parts pub and old-school cigar bar. It's a little dated, but in a way that feels intentional--authentic to the town's character. You get the sense that a lot of local business deals and long lunches happen here, and that's part of the charm. The location is just off the main drag where most of the Carlisle festivals and events happen, which can affect how busy it gets. During downtown festivals, expect crowds, but otherwise, it's a good place to relax and catch up over a meal or a pint. Overall, Market Cross Pub isn't trying to reinvent itself--it's simply a solid, familiar spot with dependable food, friendly service, and an atmosphere that fits Carlisle perfectly.

Now, let's start off by saying that I believe we are going to have to make a return visit to really…read moreget an accurate perception of this place. We went on the Saturday after 4th of July and I believe that business may have been significantly lessened as a result. We are looking for a new place to "get a drink" since our current fav is closing down in a month or so. This was our first time here. It was a Saturday night, and the place was dead, but see above. We sat at the bar. My wife and I specifically enjoy sour beers, so we noticed that there were a few on their tap list and decided to give it a go...plus, it is on the "Beer Trail" and could be checked off the list. We did not try any food since we had just eaten with our kids (cookout, post July 4th). They only had about 5 of their own beers on tap, but did have an extensive variety of guest taps. I was shocked at how many options there were for such a small location. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful...they were very willing to give us sample cups to taste the different beers before we committed to a full size drink. Without a doubt, whatever style of beer you prefer, you are sure to be able to find something you enjoy...and probably multiple selections. We will be back to give it another go. One note, we had stopped by last week, but left bc there was a band, the room was full, and they were charging a cover per head since the band was there. I'm not paying a cover to listen to music. If you want to bring in bands, make sure you can pay them without making your customers eat the charge. It is a small seating area, probably only about 50 people could fit. So, just make sure to check if you are going.

I stop in from time to time when traveling through the area . I have always found the service to be…read moregood . Subs are decent along with the sub rolls that seem to be made in house .

I saw on social media that TJ Rockwell's was hosting a Kegs & Eggs event the Sunday before St…read more Patrick's Day -- a festive brunch situation from 9am-2pm with a special menu and Irish-inspired drinks. As someone who is always looking for an excuse to celebrate literally anything (especially if it involves food), this immediately made its way onto my weekend agenda. My adventure buddy and I rolled in around 10:30am and walked straight into what can only be described as a St. Patrick's Day pregame party. The parking lot was full, the bar was packed, and the crowd was decked out in green, shamrocks, and questionable life choices. Despite the chaos, we somehow snagged a booth right away, which felt like a small personal victory. We got seated and... were handed the regular menu. Cue internal panic. Because I had done my homework. I had studied the brunch menu. I had a plan. Thankfully, our server swooped in like a hero, brought us the correct menu, and reassured me that yes, I could still live my best brunch life. Crisis averted. We started with drinks because obviously. My adventure buddy went with the Lucky Leprechaun Martini (Tito's vodka, melon liqueur, pineapple - $11), and I opted for the Jameson Orange Mimosa ($9). The martini absolutely stole the show -- bright green, sweet, refreshing, and aggressively on theme. No notes. Then came the hard part: deciding what to eat. TJ Rockwell's did not mess around with this menu -- it was stacked. We landed on the Breakfast Eggrolls ($13) and the Afternoon Delight ($17) because we believe in teamwork and over-ordering for the sake of "the full experience." Those eggrolls were elite -- crispy on the outside, loaded with sausage, egg, and cheese on the inside, and even better dipped in maple syrup (which I absolutely did, no regrets). Sweet, savory, and a little dangerous. And then the Afternoon Delight arrived... and this thing was not a sandwich, it was a commitment. Ground breakfast sausage smashed on the griddle, Irish cheddar, bacon, all stacked between slices of homemade French toast with a side of potatoes O'Brien. It was huge, indulgent, and exactly what you hope for when you commit to a holiday brunch event. My adventure buddy handled it like a champ and cleaned the plate. What really impressed me was how quickly everything came out despite the place being absolutely slammed. TJ Rockwell's clearly came prepared for the crowd, and it showed. Our server was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and thoughtful down to the little things (like bringing me a lid for my maple syrup so it could safely make the journey home, which I deeply appreciated). Our total came to $51.80 before tip, which is a little up there for brunch, but honestly, it felt worth it for the food, the drinks, and the full-on festive experience. When we left around 11:45am, the lobby was packed with people waiting for tables, so we definitely nailed the timing and avoided the full post-church brunch chaos. I had built this event up in my head based on their social media hype, and I'm very happy to report that it delivered. TJ Rockwell's understood the assignment. If they bring back Kegs & Eggs next year, I'll absolutely be back -- probably wearing something green and making equally excellent life choices.

I decided to give the restaurant a chance after we had a couple of questionable meals over the…read moresummer. I came two weeks ago and had lunch ..the brussel sprout salad was good and I felt good that maybe the restaurant had worked out problems. Tonight we came and I ordered the chili..it came out luke warm...I waited for our waitress to come back and when she did..the table was done...and honestly l. I get nervous when hot soups come out luke warm. The kids meal had chicken that was dry in taste and texture..actually surprised my son ate as much as he did. Shocked that the waitress didnt even ask why the bowl of chili was still full. My gut says this will be our last visit and we wil just drive farther to get a better meal

I took my parents out for lunch and we had soup, entrees, desert, and drinks. Everything was local…read moreand delicious. The trout was amazing and caught right here in PA. The chef Kurt cooked the trout to perfection. Wonderful waiters and waitresses. They are always friendly and knowledgeable. Ask for Michele she is fantastic. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Check them out.

Went to the Carriage House at Allenberry on Saturday night to check it out…read more... The place is adorable. Our service was great and the Butcher and Dairy Board was excellent! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the menu is still quite limited, and the beer prices are bit high. As they just opened, I suspect that they will be expanding the menu at some point. Perfectly charming spot for a date night!!

Wow! What a great atmosphere, with an incredible meal. Drinks were amazing , our server…read moreRandall was great. We had no idea what to get and everything he recommend exceeded our expectations. If you haven't been here get here.

Food was great, service was fantastic. Janelle was our server last night and her personality and…read moreservice was amazing and over the top. Very hard to find people that really like where they work, work ethic and just overall kindness

This place has improved a lot in over a year. There is no smoking allowed inside. They remodeled…read moreinside. And I really believe some of the food quality has improved. Yes it is still a locals bar. Service is good has long as the have staff. And I really have not found that to be a problem. They have drink specials and food specials. I actually like this bar. And prices compared to value . It holds its own. Currently this is where a lot of places are currently missing the mark.

The staff here are absolutely amazing! They seem to truly enjoy being there and have fun throughout…read morethe night. The patrons are equally as great. Everyone was friendly, almost like an extended family gathering. Food was good. The grilled chicken in the quesadilla was seasoned well. Unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating, but the patio area looks like a great time as well.

Wings were great! Wish I would've had more than 4 flats, but they were cooked crisply like I…read morerequested and the flavor was delicious. The service was good, they were on top of it. The thing I don't like is the smoking in the bar! If I'm eating food, I don't want to smell cigarettes.

Was here many moons ago. However, I always hear they have amazing wings, so I wanted to go back…read more Their parking lot is pretty big, and they do have an outside for those nicer months. Be warned it's a HEAVY smoking bar. It was not pleasant at all! I would go back in nicer months and go outside. The bartender was a super nice guy! We didn't order any drinks. We had just come for the wings. They were a little pricey about $15 for a dozen but had lots of flavors to pick from! I decided on mild garlic that I requested extra crispy. Let me say I would have given a 5 stars bc the wings were that good, but bc of the heavy smoke, it went down a star. They also do not have homemade ranch, which to me is a big thing.

The staff was pleasant and enjoyable to be around. The food was cooked perfectly. Honestly, the…read moreprices are too low. We thought they ran our bill wrong. We were driving through and in a hurry. The food came out so fast. It was like magic. I can't say enough positive things about our experience.

We were in visiting relatives in PA and had a Monday night dinner at Rustic Tavern. Service was…read moreprompt, friendly and efficient. We had the broiled Crab cakes and they were excellent. Maybe a 4.5! The Pork chop was amazing, wonderfully grilled and juicy and favorable! It was a decent value and pints of the local beer were only $3 a pint! Highly recommended if you are looking for a casual dinner in the Carlisle area!

Our waitress was top notch, very attentive and so kind. The selection of traditional Irish food at…read morethe lower portion of the menu was very nice, half of us chose from that and all agreed that was very good, including our Irish friend! Great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Wow.... The best lunch we had all vacation. I had the fish and chips, the hubby the lamb burger…read more.. it was beyond amazing. We were recommended this by the gentlemen at the horse solider.... And they did not disappoint. Thank you for great Irish food! Service was amazing as well.... When we're back in town we will be back!