Flinchy’s

Webpage: http://www.flinchys.com/

Location: 1833 Hummel Ave., Lower Allen Township

Atmosphere: Casual / Dress Casual / Bar

Entrée Price Range: $12-$25

Rating: Good food, moderately priced. Recommended.

Review by Aaron

If you’re looking for a place to have lunch, dinner, or just a few drinks, Flinchy’s offers an atmosphere suitable for any occasion.

I like Flinchy’s for a few different reasons: Lunch, dinner and drinks. I can say each time I’ve been there, the food was very good, fairly priced, and served by competent staff. Living in Lemoyne limits one’s options for consuming alcohol since the borough is a “dry” town. There are no bars within the borough limits and no alcohol is served at any of the restaurants. However, there is a liquor store and beer distributor-places where alcohol cannot be consumed on premise. Just over the border from Lemoyne, Flinchy’s is a short drive or walk (or stagger) from my house. Whenever I feel the need to imbibe some booze along with my meal or to just enjoy a few cocktails, this is one convenient spot to which I travel.

My most recent visit was a lunch meeting with a friend. The place was busy, but a table was available for us immediately upon arrival. The lunch menu is considerably smaller than the dinner menu, but the choices are still good. This day, I had a cup of chili and a Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak while my friend had a bowl of Lobster Bisque and a Grilled Monto Cristo. (I believe Flinchy’s chili to be one of the best in area and order it whenever available.) Our sandwiches were served with potato chips and a pickle wedge and were a good size, certainly sufficient for lunch. The meal was satisfying, priced fairly, and best of all, my friend picked up the tab!

The last dinner at Flinchy’s, my date and I started off with a White Chocolate Martini and Chocolate Martini. Both were very tasty, strong, and priced at $7.50 each. Our server also brought a small loaf of warm homemade bread along with a sweet butter. The bread was delicious and the sweet butter made it even better. Next, came our green leaf salads dressed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette and Mango Vinaigrette, both of which were flavorful, but not too overpowering. I also had to have a cup of chili, (which I really didn’t need, but wanted a little taste of my favorite), followed by our entrées of Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable Linguini. The meal portions were huge and satisfying, but not excellent. I have no specific complaints about the food, other than it not being great food, just good. I also felt that $20 for a chicken entrée was a little steep, but as mentioned before, the individual portions would have been sufficient for two people.

While our meals were somewhat enjoyable, the atmosphere was more bar-like than a cozy dinner-for-two kind of restaurant. Between the noise, loud TV, and thick cigar/cigarette smoke, the mood was lost. If you’re looking for a quiet, romantic place for dinner, Flinchy’s probably isn’t the right place. I don’t mean to be too picky, but the bar can certainly have an effect on your meal. Since I do frequent the place and know what to expect, I just don’t make this my preferred spot for a quiet dinner date.

In nicer weather, the party moves outside to Flinchy’s large deck. I recommend checking out this nice open-air space once the weather warms up and people are ready for some out of doors eating and drinking. Check the website or call for updates about the deck and weekly entertainment. Flinchy’s really heats up in the summer and is an alleged good hook-up joint on certain nights.

In conclusion, going to Flinchy’s and knowing what to expect is the first step in getting a satisfying lunch or dinner experience. It’s also a great place for drinks and bar food. I recommend checking it out for yourself to see if Flinchy’s is right for you.

Notes:
Credit Cards Accepted; Semi-Separate Bar / Smoking Area, Wine List; Nice Décor; Friendly Staff; Take Out; Outside Deck / Bar Area; Live Entertainment.