Garasson’s Tavern

Location: 400 Forster St., Harrisburg

Atmosphere: Tavern, Casual

Entrée Price Range: $11-$26

Rating: Excellent food, reasonably priced, highly recommended.

Review by Aaron

Offering the best of sandwiches, gourmet pizza, and mouthwatering dinners, Garrason’s Tavern makes no compromise on quality or variety.

On many occasions I have visited Garrason’s Tavern for either a quick bite or large sit-down meal. The atmosphere can be both like a bar or restaurant, depending on your seating location and/or mood. There is bar and dining room seating downstairs with additional tables upstairs, and weather permitting, outside on the terrace above. The downstairs can be smoky and loud due to the proximity of the bar while the upstairs provides a quieter and more secluded environment.

The bar features a very large selection of imported and microbrew beers, both in bottles and on-tap sure to satisfy your thirst for something other than the ordinary. Wines are also available as a fine accompaniment to your meal; just ask your server.

Since I consider myself somewhat of a regular, I rarely order any appetizers knowing that the fresh dinner rolls, salad, and entrée will fill me entirely. (Speaking of salad, the Tavern Dressing {Honey Sesame Vinaigrette} is one of the best I have ever tasted. Bottles are available for sale to take home). On the few occasions that individuals at our table have ordered appetizers, the Artichoke Crab Melt ($9.50) is a huge hit as well as the BBQ Shrimp ($10.00). If I’m in the mood for a sandwich instead of a dinner, the Collins Special ($8.50), Tenderloin Tip ($11.00), and Crab Cakes (Market Price) are very good choices.

When ordering dinner, the all-time favorite has to be the Tavern Filet ($22.00). This is by far one of the best filet mignons I have ever tasted, served in an herb butter red wine sauce with mushrooms. It is usually accompanied by two standard side dishes: garlic mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley. The steak practically melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more. If I’m in the mood for a slightly different cut and flavor of beef, I also like the Garrason Steak ($23.00) which is a New York Strip in a Carbaugh sauce. Other excellent selections I recommend are Veal Garrason ($20.50), Seafood Scampi ($20.00), or any of the specialty Pizzas ($7.50-$8.50).

At Garrason’s Tavern, there are so many good selections from which to choose, you simply cannot go wrong. I highly recommend this fine establishment for any dining occasion.

Notes:
Credit Cards Accepted; Semi-Separate Bar / Smoking Area; Extensive Beer List; Nice Décor; Friendly Staff; Take Out.