The 49 best things to do with kids in Gettysburg (2024)

The good: French Onion soup, salad & roll. Salad w/salmon.The bad: Ate in Tavern (basem*nt). It was too dark. Menu hard to read. Then when food comes, you can't see it. I like to see my food when I eat it. To see doneness, presentation, and I always check salad for bugs. It's happened.Tables small, too crowded, too noisy and kids screaming in a Tavern.Food.Spit Chicken (split chicken) was very blah. This dinner would be better served simply as baked chicken breast. Or even fried. I knew I was getting a half chicken, but eating chicken in candlelight isn't ideal.Ribs lacked meat and were dry.Potatoes came naked. Would be better baked with sea salt on skin. Butter was individually wrapped (YUCK!). Get whipped butter.And burgers should come with fries, not chips. No chips!It wasn't that bad, but I was disappointed. If we come back, it will simply for soup & salad.

We came to Gettysburg and wanted to eat in a dated tavern. Upon speaking with the host, the Fine Dining would be the oldest part of the facilities which was built in the 1700’s. That part of the business housed the Underground Railroad. The Fine Dining did not open until 5 PM. It was 2:30 PM and we were hungry! We ate in the tavern which was supposedly built in the 1980’s. The tavern was located in the basem*nt. For those with mobility issues, this will not work for you as there was no elevator. We waited about 45 minutes to an hour. The wait was well worth it. We both had the steak sandwich. It was very delicious. Our waitress kept our glasses full and was very attentive. I would love to go back again. This was highly recommended by our hotel front desk clerk. They get 5 Stars. We had a fantastic experience.

The Dobbin Houe Tavern fine dining restaurant is a romantic and delicious walk back through time. The history of the house is amazing as it was the first stop of the underground railroad north of the Mason Dixon line. If you go halfway up the stairs to the right of the hostess, you can see where the hidden loft is. The house has been maintained as in the 1800s. This, coupled with period furniture and dishes, helps to complete the feeling you have traveled back in time.They have a full bar and wine list. I ordered a Manhattan co*cktail, which was perfectly made.Their menu is high-end American and fairly priced. They brought out a complimentary basket of assorted homemade breads with whipped butter, which I found amazingly addictive. My dinner started with a fresh crisp salad, which was refreshing. I ordered the NY strip as the main entree, which was perfectly cooked and insanely delicious.The service was warm, friendly, and wonderfully attentive.If you're gluten-free, this restaurant has you covered.Pro Tip: Try the house dressing on your salad.

This restaurant was recommended by a coworker in historic Gettysburg. We had the roast beef sandwiches on Focacia bread. Sadly, I wasn't overly impressed with the sandwiches. The beef was good but not super tender. The dining room was a bit too dark. Prices were reasonable and the service was quick and friendly. There is also a bar that serves mixed drinks and beer.I was more impressed with the historical background of the restaurant building. As the story goes, Mr. Dobbins housed black slaves in a room on the second floor, as part of the Underground Railroad to protect and free the slaves. There is small museum upstairs memorializing this important part of American history.

We had an early dinner here in the tavern. We both had the daily special “Beef Stroganoff”. It was DELICIOUS!!!It’s a very cute, quaint old tavern.Friends went yesterday. They had a 1-hour wait to be seated and that and the slow service caused them to have a 2 ½ hour lunch.WE were seated in about 10 minutes and didn’t have slow service at all.We liked the place and I would recommend it.Cute, fun, and terrific food!

My review of the B&B at the Dobbin House Tavern!After much research I settled on this B&B. Check-in and check-our were easy. The room had very cold AC (adjustable) and was cleaned! Well maintained! For $288 for 2 people for 2 nights you really can’t beat the location plus the front porch is nice to sit on in the morning and evening. Everything was easy to walk to. The included parking spot is perfect so you don’t have to worry about parking downtown.Breakfast day 1: sausage biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, various breads/muffins, coffee, orange juice, bacon an hash browns. A good meal except the potatoes tasted like they dumped a container of salt on them…and I like salty foods but this was too much.Breakfast day 2: croissant French toast, fruit, ham, & breakfast potatoes. Again the potatoes tasted like a container of salt was dumped on them. I could not get the saltiness out of my mouth until lunch time. 🤮Overall, would stay here again! Price, parking spot & included breakfast was a bargain compared to the other places I stayed in Gettysburg!

Incredible dining experience at the Dobbin House. The menu is like reading a story, and the dining rooms are quaint and charming with colonial decor. For drink, I highly recommend the Cannon in the Orchard- divine. For dinner, I had the French onion soup, spinach salad with hot bacon dressing, and the NY strip with crab cake. Delectable! Be forewarned that the steak is extremely generously sized!

Went here for dinner one night, and oh my goodness it was so good. I had the strip steak which was cooked absolutely perfect, it had so much flavor. It was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had . It was accompanied with a fantastic baked potato. The restaurant itself was really cool, it felt like I went back in time. Also, service was excellent and attentive. 100% recommend

Did not stay. Dinner only. Dinner was absolutely amazing, and I loved the downstairs bar. Cozy, authentic, and romantic. Server was extremely rude. She seemed annoyed from the time we sat down, and after she brought out our drinks, I saw that my husband's co*cktail was missing. I very politely said that my husband had also ordered the same co*cktail as me. She turned to walk away, then turned around and yelled back at me twice that she only had two hands. It was extremely embarrassing and also inappropriate. She could have said, oh yes, it is coming. Id go back for food but would steer clear of that server and her attitude. Tall brunette.

Was here on a senior class trip. Hands down the greatest restaurant I have ever been to, and it’s not close. The salad, the pasta, the ham, the chicken, the bread, all of it was top tier. I can hardly put in to words the experience I had here, not just the food but the service as well. It was as if Mrs. Dobbin herself cooked and served us on that glorious night. There are few things on Gods green earth that match the elegance and magnificence of Dobbin House. If I didn’t know any better, I would have told you this was a Michelin Star restaurant. To my surprise, this was just nice little homestyle restaurant. Thank you to Dobbin House and all of its staff for that little slice of heaven.

Was hoping to see some ghost, but didn’t. It was interesting eating in a building as old as this one imagining what it was like when the building was built and who else could have been here in the past. The staff dressed in time period clothing. The food was flavorful, filling and dry don’t leave room for desert.

After taking a tour of Gettysburg, we wanted to continue with the historic feel and got a table at Dobbin House Tavern. Walking out of the cold into the reception area with the wood burning fireplace gave an immediate warmth of body and spirit. All of the staff are dressed to the time period and the restaurant makes you feel as if you are back in the late 1700s. The fresh baked breads were delicious, the French Onion soup was incredible, and even the salads were fresh. I had the catch of the day (salmon) which came with potato but I upgraded to tasty Brussels sprouts. My Mom had a crab cake which she raved about. With just enough room left, we split a homemade piece of pecan pie with some whipped cream that was the perfect ending to an incredible meal. The service was phenomenal as well. And then we finished by visiting the area which served as part of the Underground Railroad. Highly recommend having a meal here!

Great experience here! The atmosphere was traditional Gettysburg and the food was really good! We had the crab cakes, crab imperial, barbecued ribs and french onion soup! The french onion soup was very unique as it had chunks of brisket in it and really said it apart from any other kind of had before. Really good! We’ll definitely be back as this is one of our favorite restaurants in Gettysburg.

If you happen to be in the Gettysburg area and you're looking for a good meal with a tasty beverage while taking a break from visiting the various historical locations, look no further. This spot has good food and good drink, and a taste of history. This location is the Revolutionary War era, so it pre-dates the war in Gettysburg. Owned and operated by the same family line, this spot offers good service along with your meal and beverage of choice. There is a full bar here, and the location offers original co*cktails and a good variety of cold beers. Food wise, a majority of the items, sauces, pastries, and such are made in-house. The items on the menu are tasty! When u get to the desert, try the apple pie!!! After you have completed your meal, check out the rest of the building, as it is a museum, which offers a glimpse into the history of the building. Definitely check this spot out and lose yourself amongst its good people, good food and beverage, and rich history!

We reserved a spot in the restaurant. The food, service, and atmosphere were top-notch. We shared the Kings French onion soup to start. Then we had the pork tenderloin with baked potato and the house special, seafood Isabella, which were both excellent. Cooked to perfection. We ended with a slice caramel crunch cake and an Irish coffee each. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend this place as a must stop for lunch or dinner.

Didn't stay in their inn or rooms. Dinner at the fine dining was amazing. Steak was phenomenal and side dishes were to die for. Setting was super romantic and very intimate. Reservations are a must due to super busy for dinner but we got a private table next to the fireplace and it was perfect. Drinks were on point and service was very good.

We had a delicious lunch! Onion soup was so yummy and so was the crab cake sandwich. I ordered a serving of the date and nut bread to go and had that for breakfast today. Yum! Shaun our server was friendly and attentive. His recommendations were terrific. We also met Dawn who was so kind and helpful when I ask questions. She made sure we happy and we really appreciated her! Wonderful experience all around this historical and beautiful tavern!

If you’re in Gettysburg, you have to check out the Dobbin House! We came here for lunch around 4pm (just before dinner service) and got their famous French onion soup, warm crab dip, an open faced Reuben sandwich and the mile high sandwich.Cannot say enough about the French onion soup- it’s true what everyone says! I could have had 3 bowls of it.The speciality co*cktails were also all fun to try and delicious.The atmosphere is authentic and truly a unique experience.

Suggested by a friend for lunch. The Kings onion soup is to die for. The crab cakes were awesome. Also, the sweet bread was delicious! The atmosphere in this historical site was for sure a not to miss stop.

We've never been here for lunch and it was my first time in Gettysburg. This place was recommended to us so I figured we'd give it a try. We ate in the basem*nt. The experience was neat but that's it. My daughters both got the steak and a baked potato. I got tuna and a baked potato. That tuna was so dry that I could barely swallow it. I took most of it home and it went in the garbage. There was no sauce or anything on it. The French onion soup had so much cheese on it that you could barely chew it. There were barely any onions and it was luke warm at best. The broth was good but I just wish it was made better. My bill was $158 for 3 people. To me, that's insane for some mediocre food. The waitress was very cold. I killed her with kindness though and halfway through the meal she warmed up. I definitely won't be back. It was a very disappointing experience.

This is one of my favorite places to go while visiting Gettysburg. This is my second time I’ve been here and service has not gone down since I last came a few years ago!The staff is super accommodating to any allergies, as well as ensuring your every need is met.The food was absolutely fantastic, cooked to perfection from the appetizers to the entree to finally the delicious desserts! The atmosphere is by far the best I’ve been in while having dinner.I loved how the staff stayed in costume, and I loved how the seating arrangements were of that of different style chairs giving it an extremely homey feel. It overall is just top class! Also, fantastic decorations for Christmas and holiday season.I could go on and on about it how much I love this restaurant, but you’re gonna have to go there to find find out yourself!

Went with my fiancé for the first time here tonight for my birthday and let me tell you, everything was perfect. The ambience, food and service was beyond stellar. The prime rib and baked onion soup was amazing. Rum bellies drink was on the money. I’m still overwhelmed with the amazing experience we had there tonight. Special thank you to our waiter Cliff for being so personable and knowledgeable about the restaurant history and menu. We will definitely be back. Thank you Dobbin House for making my birthday dinner one for the books.

The room (Meade) was wonderful, with so much history in those walls. Plenty of coffee pods, juice in the frig, and a few snacks. A very tiny TV that was difficult to see from any sitting area or from bed, but we weren't there for the TV. The only negative in the room were the pillows... rubber, and bad for the neck for a side sleeper. We will definitely bring our own pillows next time!!As for dinner in the quaint dining areas, we both decided on the onion soup... delicious! Then we both ordered the prime rib... surprisingly it was NOT the best. Ordered medium, it was mostly chewy, and we both left a good amount. Definitely will not order prime rim at the Dobbin House again! Oh, and our server was not friendly and disappeared for long periods.Overall a good one night experience and we will return again with pillows, haha.

This is a MUST try when in Gettysburg I was told and they were right! The French onion soup is AMAZING and where else can you go to eat in a building as old as America itself? Service was great and lunch time tavern was only a ten minute wait. I also had some giant asparagus and they were really good as well! Glad to say we tried here and I would absolutely recommend and come back myself!

We ate in downstairs dining area with rustic feel, stone walls and wood supports. Period decor & servers dressed to match period style. Food was satisfactory. Date bread is a must have!

I haven’t eaten here in 20+ years. We ate with friends in the Museum room and were attended to by Clifton. Fantastic room for dining with lots of great history. Clifton was superb - he provides some of the best service and was incredibly attentive. The food was quite good as well. Great experience, will not wait another 20 to head back.

Great staff, great ambiance, good food, and reasonable prices. Their French Onion soup is AWESOME!!! The only downside to the place is lack of adequate parking when there is a function going on upstairs, and the tavern is a little on the small side (felt a little claustrophobic).

The Dobbin House Tavern is a must-visit place to eat in Gettysburg. Excellent ambiance, food, and service!My husband enjoyed the cheeseburger served on a brioche roll with lettuce and tomato and I delighted in the Spinach Salad with fresh mushrooms, croutons, bacon, onion, and hot bacon dressing. We were told that the Baked King's Onion Soup with tender beef and a variety of cheeses is a specialty (we will have to return to try it.) Thank you, Dobbin House Tavern!