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Dobbin House Tavern
American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Gettysburg
"The French onion soup and sweet bread is a must have !!! Enjoy ...."(9 Tips)
"Kings onion soup is the best I've ever had!!"(3 Tips)
"The french onion soup,crab cakes & filet mignon were Excellent"(10 Tips)
"Unique atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing pecan pie."(4 Tips)
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Kime HowardAugust 19, 2015We got a recommendation to go here by some locals and I'm so glad we listened! The atmosphere takes you back to the 1800s and the food was absolutely delicious. Our server was incredible too!
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Aaron SotoJune 30, 2015Baked kings onion soup the only soup my picky wife and niece will eat. (Was given permission to say this) The half a chicken special is excellent get it fast before the run out, everything is great.Upvote4Downvote
Dennis GrahamDecember 30, 2019Great food and wonderful atmosphere. Very impressed with the history and the bio on-line. Everyone in our party was very impressed with each dish we ordered and the service:
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Emily HurstJune 14, 2014Great little place to eat but a little confusing to get into lots of rooms and doors connected. Be sure to go downstairs and see the tavern. Handicap accessible seating is on the first floor.Upvote1Downvote
James CFebruary 24, 2017It was a fantastic dinner. The onion soup was outstanding. Great local wines. Rebel Red was a great treat. The food was all great and the service was outstanding. Great treat.UpvoteDownvote
Theresa Quezada SalazarAugust 18, 2013Food was fresh, well seasoned & cooked. Great service. Ribs, crab cakes, filet, chicken blue cheese dip, warm apple pie all had by our party. Nice gift shop & free Underground Railroad museum.Upvote1Downvote
Jennifer L. S. WeberNovember 20, 2012Do not miss out on this place while visiting Gettysburg! Old 1800s tavern. Sooooo charming. Stone walls, fireplace, natural spring! The baked onion soup was second to none. A must visit!UpvoteDownvote
Ming KoslowskyAugust 19, 2013Went to a restaurant around 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday and the first available slot was at 9:45. So I recommend to make a reservation beforehand. We ended up going to a tavern downstairs, which was nice.UpvoteDownvote
JavienMarch 31, 2017A great place to have lunch at! However, it's a tourist trap for the prices they have. I had a burger but there were more toppings than the actual beef. Great servers!UpvoteDownvote
Reagan BarbosaFebruary 18, 2017Fun atmosphere, and the crab dip is a must have. I got it as an entree rather than an appetizer so I could have it all to myself:)UpvoteDownvote
Kara TuliszewskiAugust 12, 2016Very romantic! The french onion soup is to die for! The crab cakes are fantastic! My husband especially likes their prime rib of beef!UpvoteDownvote- Leslie DriskillJanuary 30, 2021The date bread is one of the tastiest foods I’ve ever consumed in my life, and I’ll be dreaming of the pecan pie for the rest of my existence.UpvoteDownvote
Cynthia NagleJuly 7, 2013Opt to dine in the main restaurant for the wonderful colonial menu. We were able to get seated in 10 minutes with no reservation, during the 150th anniversary weekend!UpvoteDownvote- Richard EfthimApril 30, 2017I agree with the others who loved their french onion soupl The sandwich I had on white bread was pretty ordinary for lunch but with the ambience and good company, it was still special.UpvoteDownvote
Morgan OAugust 24, 2011Wow the crab cakes were the best, as Long Islanders who have been up and down the east coast that is saying something. The pecan and Apple pie were delicious. I highly recommend this place.
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Nicholas BennettOctober 2, 2011Dress nice. There are a couple of different restaurants. We love the feel of the 18th century Tavern, but have not had the pleasure of eating at the house. The food is greatUpvoteDownvote
william verondaNovember 3, 2013Very good food. The wait can be long at busy times. The Philadelphia Bowl Punch and other libations are tops. The fish is all fresh.UpvoteDownvote- Amanda VisserApril 11, 2012Unique atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing pecan pie. Even if you don't eat here, take a tour of the house and see what was part of the underground railroad.UpvoteDownvote
Lori DoudrickJune 11, 2011had my wedding reception in the Abigail Adams Ballroom and the staff was absolutely wonderful...it was a very classy reception for a very reasonable fee!! highly recommend any group gathering of 30 oUpvote1Downvote
April MartinFebruary 24, 2018We had breakfast with a very large group. Loved the charm.
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- Ming KoslowskyAugust 19, 2013Nice atmosphere. Pretty crowded when we were there but the wait was not long. I didn't like the burger. I recommend Rum Bellies Vengeance. It limits 2 per person. I had only one and I was good :)UpvoteDownvote
Glenn KlaverweidenAugust 25, 2015I love the Dobbin House and look forward to eating in the Tavern especially after 5:00 pm for the chicken!UpvoteDownvote
JasonSeptember 3, 2015The onion soup is fine, however, everything else was not. We were at the tavern downstairs. Service was also underwhelming. Skip the punch, order a standard beer/cocktail and the bowl of onion soup.Upvote1Downvote
Barry FamousNovember 28, 2019Great food, atmosphere, and service. A trip to Gettysburg is not the same without an evening here.UpvoteDownvote
Jeremy HarveyNovember 12, 2010Lots of character in this circa 1818 tavern. Good sandwiches and the Philadelphia Fish House Punch for some alcoholic fun. There's a real spring in the corner too. Cool!UpvoteDownvote
Andrew CookeJuly 8, 2017Food was excellent and the 200 year old building had a great atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote
We were there with 7 busses of students for breakfast and they handled us with ease. Great place!UpvoteDownvote
Sharon McCabeMay 18, 2014They have the best onion soup I have ever had in my life! So good!!!UpvoteDownvote
David RansonApril 29, 2023The crab cakes were amazing. Their house salad dressing was perfect.UpvoteDownvote
Teresa H.May 24, 2014Great old atmosphere and friendly staff. Try the drunken scallops.UpvoteDownvote
What's Good HereAugust 10, 2014It's touristy and crowded in here, so try to come very early if you're planning to eat here. Service can suffer with the crowds.Upvote1Downvote
Stephanie MichaelsJuly 26, 2014Food was great. Took everyone's advice and got the soup and crab cakes.UpvoteDownvote
Ashley LarsenApril 8, 2012Best service in my life. So courteous and accommodating. Ask for Shaun and tip him well! He deserves it!UpvoteDownvote
Marsha Batzel FabianJuly 26, 2013Yummy! The filet mignon and crab cakes were to die for!UpvoteDownvote
- Jeffrey KellerMay 6, 2013The French onion soup and sweet bread is a must have !!! Enjoy ....Upvote1Downvote
- JoanOctober 14, 2014Wait was long, but food was good. Spring house was a little crowded. Lighting is a little dark in areas .UpvoteDownvote
Meghan MApril 28, 2012You HAVE to get the french onion soup and the prime rib.....to die for!UpvoteDownvote
NevaApril 23, 2013Not a big fan of the onion soup. The prime rib and warm pecan pie were spectacular though!UpvoteDownvote
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