Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Harrisburg by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Harrisburg using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#23. JoJo's on 22
- Rating: 3.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7800 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Gilligans Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 987 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Gilligan's Too Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 North Houcks Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Sol Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 South 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bangkok 56 Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1917 Paxton St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Stock's on Second
- Rating: 3.7/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Progress Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3526 Walnut St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bacco Pizzeria and Wine Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Carley's Ristorante & Piano Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 Locust St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Harvest Seasonal Grill - Harrisburg
- Rating: 3.9/5 (670 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2625 Brindle Drive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Café Fresco Center City
- Rating: 3.9/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Asian Fusion, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Los Tres Cubanos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 540 Race St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cuban, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mangia Qui
- Rating: 4.1/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 272 North St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Tapas Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. 1700 Degrees Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Sturges Speakeasy
- Rating: 4.2/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Forster St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Speakeasies
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Gabriella Italian Ristorante
- Rating: 4.2/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3907 Jonestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cork & Fork
- Rating: 4.3/5 (566 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 State St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Home 231
- Rating: 4.3/5 (746 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 North St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Himalayan Fusion
- Rating: 4.3/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2308 Patton Road Ste D Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Vino Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6049 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Millworks
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 340 Verbeke St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Breweries, Art Galleries
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Note Bistro & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Bars, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
