This is absolutely my favorite local bar. Wish I lived in Marietta. Food- delicious! Staff- friendly and amazing Drinks- mixed cocktails, beer and wine all good. They have daily specials & soups - yummo Quick service Everything here is great and prices too Parking on street and in a lot across the street read more

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Franny and Annie made my birthday visit to this wonderful tavern a great time. Great food and beverages and wholesome atmosphere. read more

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Wait staff was so friendly and made the evening more fun. Food was delicious especially crab cakes and burgers. A must go. Relaxed and cozy. read more

What a treat to discover the cozy and historic Shank's Tavern today...a 45 minute drive from our home but highly rated here on Yelp and we were hungry for some great food. It is Thursday so the Beef in Weck was the special of the day and it was worth the trip. A speciality of western New York State (Buffalo) the kummelweck bread roll is shipped in and the thinly sliced rare roast beef with horseradish and au jus on the side was absolutely the right combination of flavors. I would recommend adding a dish of their delicious creamy Cole slaw as an ideal accompaniment. And lucky us, homemade Kentucky Butter Cake was the perfect ending to a great meal. Besides the excellent food, the staff was so friendly and eager to please and not bothered at all by our bevy of questions regarding the 210 year history of the tavern now on its third, I believe, generation of owners from the same family. Of course, you all knew about this gem in historic Marietta, convenient to the Northwest River Trail, but full of friendly locals. We are glad Yelp helped us discover it too, read more

Such a cozy and fun atmosphere. We wandered in here while exploring the cute town of Marietta. They had just made last call, but welcomed us anyway! We did not get a chance to try any food, but we will definitely be back to. Our bartender was very sweet. I ordwred the mango habanero cider. It was unique (definitely has a kick!) and I did like it, but it was hard to drink the entire thing because of the sweetness. We also were able to sit by the fire while we drank. Best part- we got to meet and chat with Mr. Shank himself! You should definitely make the time to stop it, you won't regret it! read more

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This place is in one word FANTASTIC. Its an old tavern, it looks old. Has outdoor seating. Staff is amazing and fun but not overly in your face, unless you want them to be. The specials are a great choice. Only complaint I have, is the specials run out quickly! Sign of a great menu so not complaining much! Definitely with a visit..... read more

Loved the meal and service. We enjoyed the ambiance of the tavern. The bathroom needed towels.

My husband and I went for the Beef on Weck. It was outstanding! My husband is from New York and the Beef on Weck was just as he remembered it. I ordered their Kris Kringle Collins and it was fantastic. A blend of pear and apple juices. I got mine alcoholic with spiced rum. I also added a sugar and cinnamon rim on the glass. A very festive drink. The waitress/bartender was very attentive. Definitely will be back. Stop by for great food, drinks and an old town feel. read more

Historic neighborhood bar and restaurant. The atmosphere is friendly and cheerful as are the staff. The food is remarkably good. The roast beef on weck Thursday special would do Buffalo, NY proud. Great place to eat after a walk on the NW Lancaster River Trail. read more

Shanks Tavern is the definition of classic and old school. There are no TVs and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The setting is comfortable and the food is awesome. A piece of history that everyone should check out. read more

Service was great and food was absolutely delish. We had the crab cakes and homemade filling balls. Everything was fresh and served promptly. Will be back! read more

This is a great local tavern. The prices are great, there's a parking lot, plenty of street parking and even a bike rack of you coming in from the trail. They recently added a picnic table out back so you can enjoy a beverage, grab a burger and hang with your four legged friend. There's always smiling faces inside. This is my favorite watering hole in Marietta. read more

There's a great patio with lots of umbrellas. Service was great. The cheesesteak with cheddar was so good I insisted on coming back the next day. read more

Although we are from York Shank's is our favorite place to eat. The staff is above friendly, the drinks and beers are tasty, fresh and reasonable. Then there is the food. WOW. Beef on a Weck the Thursday special is just that, special. Crab cakes Friday, yummy, very little filler and great price. Soups and Specials, always great. You can tell nothing but fresh ingredients prepared with care. My mouth is watering, time to head over again read more

Awesome little old corner bar! Stopped in while staying at the Railroad House Inn and really enjoyed my time! Everyone was very friendly and laid back. read more

New vegan options! Black bean burger wrap with hummus and the lentil and vegetable wrap (along with other easily modifiable options). Reasonably priced drinks and live music many nights. This has become my favorite haunt in town and you can find me here a few days a week (unless you're my enemy, then I go elsewhere - yeah look for me elsewhere). read more

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My wife and I ate there Saturday on our bike ride had the beef on weck and the chicken corn soup drank Irish coffee with great service

Shanks is a perfect example of fantastic dive bar. It's Lancaster's oldest continuosly operated tavern and the owner, Bob Shank, has done a great job making sure it's history is preserved. Bob is the person who makes Shanks so special and I hope that anyone who visits gets at least a chance to meet and chat with him at some point. He has many local patrons who absolutely adore him, including myself. They are usually not open on Saturdays except for private parties or special events. We were here for a Relay For Life event that Bob generously allows our team to have here every year in April. We got lucky and had great weather so they opened the patio to allow for extra seating as it was definitely needed. One of the highlights is getting to see Bob "The Rodman" Shank perform some classic Rod Stewart songs. It's been Bob's thing for many, many years and he's perfected it, although I was sad to see he didn't break out the spandex for this performance but he rocked the pink blazer! If you like history and meeting friendly staff and patrons while enjoying a craft brew, bourbon or cocktail this is definitely the place for you. Their baby fat and big fat burgers are yummy and made to order and they do have some great happy hour specials during the week for drinks and food. If you are pretentious or stuck up in your tastes and looking for a frilly fancy establishment then you probably won't enjoy Shanks. read more

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My wife and I bought recumbent bikes and Shank's was around the corner and we were looking for lunch. Stopped in an what a pleasant surprise! Great food and the bartenders made the place! Both ladies were awesome!!!!! Also the first time I ever had a pickle shot...... won't be the last! If we're ever in the area again we'll definitely stop by! Just that glad you stopped in feeling! read more

I love love love Shanks. I love the owner. I love that I can meet my friends there for a spontaneous drink or take my kids there for a good dinner. We enjoy the patio in the summer month. My family had my surprise birthday party there a few years back and it was FANTASTIC. The food is yummy...especially the soups and the desserts! And the live music is always good too! read more

This place is awesome! Loved the great service by our awesome waitress Michelle. She was friendly, told us about the history of the tavern. The cook did great as well. We even got to meet the owner who was very nice as well. Thank you so much for everything including the great food and beer read more

Oh Shank's, you embrace the members of this great community in your loving arms like an episode of Cheers. Bob Shank is a pillar of the community, his full head of German hair and warm smile lights up his bar with the luminescent mysticism of Gandalf when he graduates to a white wizard. The food here is freshly prepared and there's always a delicious cauldron of soup simmering gracefully. read more

My co-workers and I unofficially held a few Happy Hours here (Domestic drafts/bottles for 1.50??? How do you go wrong?). I'm not sure if I've ever spent more than 20 bucks buying a round here. I was always pleasantly surprised at my bill at the end of the night. So if you're one to get wastey face and become overly generous with booze then have a DD drive you out to Marietta and visit Shank's! The bar is looks like a quaint house on the outside but step inside and it still looks like an old house but there's a huge bar in the front and some sitting areas in the back. This place is usually lively and the bartenders are friendly. One of the things I like about Shank's is that although it is a "Locals" bar. They aren't exclusive... which is more than what I can say for the bars along Front st. They have TV's to catch your favorite sports teams and a dart board for those who feel that they are coordinated enough to throw sharp objects across the room while intoxicated (I guess I never understood why these are in bars). A lot of the food seem like they're from frozen food packages, I would stay away from them. Except maybe Taco wednesdays.... read more

Shank's is one of the greatest bars I've ever come across. Seriously. The food and booze is very reasonably priced, the service is good and friendly, the beer selection is not huge but really good, and the food can be truly tasty. Check out sushi Fridays! Also check out the live Blues jam on Thursdays...fabulous. FYI: this bar is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Check out Shank's! It's friendly, fun, and just plain delightful. read more

Pretty cool little place. I was there on Seafood night. I was surprised by the diversity of the menu. Each night they serve something completely different. Crushed some mussels and the gyro was quality. It has lots of history that can't be faked. I believe its the oldest continuously running bar in Lancaster. It also has a deck which would be cool to check out in the summer. Also tasted some sushi which was pretty good. The staff is 'homely' and the perfect place to sit with friends and talk. No 'clubby' or dance floor crowd. Just good folks. They played old skool R n B tunes the whole time, which I found odd, but it actually works and refreshing since you don't hear it a lot. If I lived in the area, I would certainly give it another try. read more

Shank's is a great place for eating, drinking or listening to live music. All the food is homemade. I always find someone to strike up a conversation with while I'm there. It is a great gem in a historic town. There are good specials everyday and they have plenty of beers to pick from in bottle or on draft. If your looking for something different give this place a try. Tuesday is acoustic open mic night and Thursday's is blues night. You won't be disappointed. The staff is always helpful and engaging. read more

Shank's Tavern - Salad Near Me - Marietta, Pennsylvania

Love this place as well as the employees. Everyone makes you feel like home. My husband and I felt so comfortable. Love that there are no TVs! Great vibe, great people nice beer selection. Looking forward to trying more of their food! read more

I've been going to Shank's Tavern for many years and I love this place! Good food, nice selection of craft beers, and friendly staff. You gotta try the tacos and sushi. This place rocks! read more

Great food, I love that they don't have a deep fryer. Makes me feel healthy eating bar food. Love the pizza and cheese steaks. Friendly staff, most customers are locals who are very cliquey and stand-off ish. Sometimes you'll meet a cool person, but I seem to be questioned when going here, although I live half a block away. I just don't drink daily. Love that they change the brews on tap often! read more

Hubby and I like to stop in here on our bike ride through the quaint little town. Bar staff is very friendly and food always delicious! I ordered the hummus with pita bread, it was outstanding! Will return again. read more

Shank's is just awesome. Great place to meet friends, hang out, have a beer (always a hefe on tap). Just an overall friendly place owned by Bob, one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet read more

Had a great time with Captain Morgan's Relay for Life team raising money for the cause. Food and atmosphere are wonderful.

Check out the menu. Great food cheap. Don't miss sushi night!

My wife and I were staying at a bed & breakfast right up the street and dropped in a couple of times during our stay. Very cool atmosphere inside, with good beer selection and good food, all at an affordable price. They had live music one night - a local blues group that was excellent. A really cool spot that I'd go back to in a heartbeat if I ever visit Lancaster Co. again. read more

Great local friendly bar/restaurant. Food really good for a very casual bar. We love atmosphere.

My wife and I stopped there after a nice bike ride at Riverfront park on a Wednesday evening. The food was mediocre at best. We sat outside, it was nice how they had it set up but there were a lot of flies. Service was good. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

This is a great classic bar to hang out at. The people are friendly, the beer selection is good, and the food is good if you like bar food, and that is not intended to be negative. The beef on weck and big fats burgers are my favorite. read more

I love a good dive bar, and this is one. They book good live music, the drink prices are right, and the food's pretty good too.

The food is great, and you're not going to go broke for it. Always have some good craft brews on tap. What I really love about Shank's is the service - everyone is always friendly and accommodating. They make you feel like you're at home. read more

Been by this place quite a few times, and finally got the chance to try it on a recent friday night (which happens to be seafood night, so they had crabcakes, steamed clams, mussels & shrimp, as well as some basic sushi rolls. We gave the crabcakes & sushi a try, along with their cajun soup, and a caprese sandwich (grilled cheese with pesto, tomato, and greens tucked inside). Overall, we enjoyed the food, so that was a plus. We also liked the variety of beers available, especially $2 draft specials on Fosters Lager. The service was fine - she came by to check on us (refill beers, check food, etc...) and it worked out fine. The only thing unusual was that I am used to receiving a printed receipt showing what we had and the cost for each. Here, when the bill came, it was a slip of paper with a total $ value circled. Doing the math in my head, it was close (within $2 or so), so we paid up and left. We'll definitely try it again, maybe a different night (beef on weck night? or maybe taco night?) It's an interesting little place. read more