This is not a place you just "happen across" by accident. We needed a place to meet that was in the…read moremiddle for two families...did a little looking online, and decided on The Port. It's a tiny town bar, in a tiny town so...ya never know how that will work out. The service was pretty good, it was a little busy when we got there but, they managed to squeeze us in. We were relegated to the "upstairs" which definitely was "under construction" but considering the fact that we showed up with no knowledge that a reservation would have been more helpful...it was all good. They sat us pretty quickly so...no biggie! The food...THE FOOD! The first that came out were "pork bites"...WTH?! They were AMAZING! We all agreed that if the rest of the food was like that...it would not disappoint. We got our drinks...I am into the whole IPA thing, and there was a respectable offering...I tried the New Trail Disc Golf...GLAD I did because THAT'S going on my list! The main meals were REALLY good. I had the Black and Blue burger (GET IT!) along with others who all agreed it was very good. My 17 year old son had The Flight burger with fries. He said it was really good, and seriously could only finish half! If you are within an hour drive of this place, and you just want to try something different...GO!...JUST...GO!!!

This little divey spot has unexpectedly delicious food that will keep you coming back. I started…read moreoff with an order of the Crabby Bites. Basically mini crab cake balls, deep fried and served with a side of the house cajun ranch. It was a great size for sharing, but I could have easily put down 2 orders of these. They were moist inside, perfectly fried, and the ranch had a nice flavor without being too hot. For my main I ordered their Maine Lobster Roll. Fresh cold lobster mixed with mayo and celery salt and comes with a lemon wedge on the side. I've had some really good rolls while visiting New England and this roll stood up to the others. Generous lobster portions, and the perfect ratio of mayo without making the sandwich soggy. It was delicious and hit my craving. At the Port, the outdoor seating is where it's at. A fully enclosed patio, fans, and a full service bar. Inside, they have a fully stocked beer wall with loads of beers on tap to try. The down sides here are that it is in a residential neighborhood with on street parking. Get ready to drive around looking for a spot and be prepared to walk. The Port is currently rated a 9.1 on my Beli and is worth a stop whether you're looking for some good beer or delicious pub food.

Where should I begin ?…read more The chose the name Deer Lake Pub & Restaurant. Their name could not be further from the truth. It is a bar, not a pub, and certainly has no right to call themselves a restaurant. I have been to many, many true pubs and this is nothing even close. It is a low tier bar, at best. The "restaurant" is a drab room with square tables, no table cloths, the room has no decorations or environment. It is drab and blasé, just like their grossly overpriced poor quality food. The Manheim Diner a few miles North serves MUCH better food tan here and it is a third of the price. I have actually had far better hot food from vending machines in bus and train terminals. I ordered the crab stuffed haddock and my wife ordered the 12-oz. ribeye steak. We asked for rolls with my French onion soup while we waited for our entrees. We decided the soup had to be made in fifteen minutes as it tasted poorly, onions were hard and NOT caramelized at all and there was no bread whatsoever under the cheese. Our requested rolls was not forthcoming until after our dinners were half eaten. The "rolls" were actually a small piece of halved hoagie roll which came to the table charred, hard as a rock and fully burnt on the entire bottom. We could not eat them as they were so hard and burnt. And, they charged $3.99 for that ! I requested the crab-stuffed haddock only have the light lemon butter sauce with no added salt, pepper, Old Bay, oregano, etc. it came to the table overcooked, dry, hard and tasteless. The "stuffed crab" was the same and had portions burnt on the bottom. My wife's "12-oz. ribeye" was more like eight ounces, tough as leather, appeared to us to have been hard beaten with a tenderizing mallet and almost unable to be cut with a steak knife. It was hard to chew and had little taste. We seriously doubt it was a ribeye as it was as tough as a flank steak and was most likely a cooked frozen piece of meat. The entire dinner cost almost $100.00. It was worth, at most, $30.00. We dine out a lot and enjoy good food. This was definitely NOT good food. It was not even mediocre. It was just poorly prepared low tier bar food. Save your money and go get hot food from train station vending machines. It will taste better and be appropriately priced.

I was here for a special occasion. The food was ok, maybe not the place I would go to celebrate…read moresomething or a fancy night out - but it wasn't a total bust. Casual night out for drinks and a cheap bite, this is your spot. I ordered off the specials menu. For a starter I went with the house crab dip and chose the toasted bread. It was surprisingly delicious and full of actual lumps of crab meat. For my main I did the surf and turf. Filet with lobster tail. My tail was overcooked and rubbery. My friends was cooked to perfection. Maybe I was just unlucky. My steak was a little more done than preferred but it was tender and had good flavor. You could choose one side and I got mashed potatoes and gravy. They tasted like instant potatoes and canned gravy. It was the biggest disappointment of the meal. The service was ok, our waitress was somewhat attentive to us. The atmosphere was very casual even for a special evening. I was hoping to see a little more effort put into table centerpieces or general decorations.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet on Yelp…read more Let me proceed... I hate to give out 5 stars but I thought long and hard and I really couldn't think of anything negative to say. I probably stop here more often that any other bar/tavern in the area. Ty, the owner, is a good guy from what I can tell. He is a hands-on owner which is what you need to be in order to survive in this business. He is active in the community and supports local businesses. If you treat him right, he will treat you right. And the same goes for his staff. If you're there for a good time and aren't looking for trouble, they are nothing but friendly. But if you go there looking for trouble...and act up or start a fight, you will get tossed out. Hey, its a biker bar. A REAL biker bar. If you want to rub shoulders with some authentic bikers, this is the place to go. But its not all bikers. People from all walks of life come here for a good time. I've never had a problem with any patron here...whether its in the morning, afternoon, evening, or late night. They are open 7:00 am to 2:00 am Monday thru Saturday and 9:00 am to 2:00 am Sundays. That's my kind of hours for a bar! Did I mention the bartenders? They're good people. No attitude. They're attentive and quick to serve you. They are also in charge of cooking so if they disappear for a minute, you know where they are! The food is good. Of course its not The French Laundry but I never had a bad meal here. Don't expect anything fancy...after all it is a dive bar. So expect good wings, burgers, sandwiches, and bar pizza. I particularly like their chicken fingers and their pizza...oh, and their breaded chicken sandwhiches. Not sure why but my wife and I are really into their breaded chicken sandwhiches. They have some great wings too. Boatyard has a full bar. Not sure if they have wine because I have never seen anyone order/drink it here. They have 6 beers on tap. From what I can tell, they have 5 permanent beers and one rotating draft. The rotating draft is always a Red Castle brew, which is the local microbrewery. Last time I was there they had Red Castle queen guard which is an American pale ale. I have had it a few times and it is a good representation of an American style pale ale. The permanent beers on draft are as follows as of 8/2/14: Miller Lite Yuengling Lager Yuengling Lager Lite Budweiser Coors Light They have the standard beers in bottles. Nothing exotic, just the expected big beer companies. I give the Boatyard 5 stars because they deliver what you expect from a divey/biker bar and they are open when they promise to be which can't be said of all establishments. They never open late and never close early. They will almost always make you food pretty late at night and the beer is cold. Hey, what more do you want! Bike night is next week and this place will be packed. They manage to keep it under control and it's the place to be for bike night. If you're in the area, stop in. Good times!

I great place to have a few or more, the food is delicious. Everyone I have met there at the Boat…read moreYard has been very friendly. It is a great place to watch the game on the big screen and relax. The bar tenders are beautiful and can make a great cocktail or a shooter or whatever your drink is. The Boat Yard is a fine establishment and I highly recommend it.

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.

What an awesome brewery! The place is huge, with plenty of seating, but I definitely recommend…read moremaking a reservation. We tried stopping in once before and they were completely booked for the night. This time we planned ahead, made a reservation, and were seated right away. At the recommendation of our waitress, we all ordered the chicken and waffles special, and every single person loved it. It was absolutely delicious. I also had the Reuben soup and it was very tasty. They also have a wonderful beer selection. I tried the blueberry beer, which was very tasty with a smooth blueberry finish that really stood out. If you're looking for a great brewery with good food, great beer, and a fun atmosphere, I would definitely recommend checking this place out!

Been here a few times, both for regular dining and for Galantine in February. Food is good in…read moregeneral. Today I had cheesesteak and fries, which were good. Just not sure about the merinara sauce to go with the fries. Of the beers I tried, my favorite was the Swish (Swedish Fish-inspired sour beer). Service was great- our waitress was very attentive and friendly. For Galantine brunch, the omlett station was my favorite. Least favorite was that the cocktails that we ordered at the bar before the cocktail-making demo was not included with the prepurchased tickets. Second floor of the restaurant has a lot of taxidermy (not my thing, but may be a lot of other people's), and game tables, like pool. Will be back!

The beer selection and interior design were more impressive than the food…read more Both beers we ordered were poured well and had good citrus and hoppy notes. No complaints there. Besides the staple menu, there was a rotating menu featuring a soup, mussel dish, flatbread, burger, and pasta. The food took some time to come out, and everything was rather bland across the board. The interior was decorated nicely for the holidays though. *Hummus Platter: a huge shareable for $10. The crispy naan resembled the Costco version but fried. The naan itself worked well as a base for the hummus, although the hummus was neither smooth nor flavorful. There was no fragrance from the chickpeas, and it tasted rather unseasoned. The selection of peppers, carrots, and cucumbers was decent. *Garlic Butter Mussels: their monthly mussel dish. The mussels were cooked well and coated in a one dimensional sauce. The sweet wine was cooked down with lots of garlic, while the butter was subtle. I wished there had been a bit more toasted baguette to balance the one pound of seafood. Note there is a 3% credit card surcharge. I could not find this listed on their menu and but I saw the charge on my receipt. I enjoyed the few beers I had, and the food was acceptable for a bar. With some improvement to the flavors, this could be a worthwhile visit for a bite and a drink.

Came here for lunch while on a business trip. I had the burger with fries. The burger was delicious…read morethe brioche bun was very good soft and fluffy. The fries were crispy on the outside but still fluffy on the inside. They were dry service was good not many people in the restaurant for lunch. It was a Tavern type of decor. My only issue was the beer cheese. It tasted too much like beer. The beer flavor was definitely over powering. The other special sauce wasn't great but it wasn't bad either. A typical thousand island type of sauce. But over all it was pretty solid. I would comeback and try something else.