Restaurants in Carlisle

“Great atmosphere inside and outside on the patio. Excellent attentive service and of course the food is always amazing!”

“Today my daughter and I enjoyed the most delicious lunch at One 13 Social in downtown Carlisle. Small plates are elegant and perfect for lunch. Mine was Spoonbread Shrimp, extraordinarily creative flavors : salty olive tapanade, savory grilled shrimp, and sweet cornbread with honey butter. New to their terrific menu, hope it stays!! I tip my hat to the chef.”

“The cocoanut lemon cod tops everything else ever eaten there. Pomme frits still the best in town , and beet salad beyond comparison.”

“Perfect for our anniversary dinner. The prime rib (Friday and Saturday only) has 3 cuts/ king, queen, and Molly Pitcher (which is the 8 to 10 oz cut.) The au jour was perfect and the mashed potatoes with gravy aa amazing. Quiet restaurant that accepts all dress codes...from casual to formal. no one feel out of place.”

“My mother and I took part in the cupcake and wine pairing for Mothers Day & had an absolutely amazing time. I'm not sophisticated enough to enjoy wines, but this was a day celebrating my mom & she enjoyed everything. Thank you for such a memorable experience.”

“Beautiful course. Great conditions”

“Food was very delicious and hospitality wonderfully management team its great prize was good also i love to go Royal kitchen bar !!!!”

“Hazy Galaxy is the best beer in Carlisle! The food is limited but there is something for everyone. I suggest the porky cheese it and the blind bonnie!”

“Come on out an see me get one of my amazing drinks! Or come try one of my the new (Peach purée, Jim bean, ice, unsweetened tea) come see me an try my drink!”

“My high school class had a 50th year reunion event in September at Fiddlers and they did a fantastic job!! We were to be in the pavilion; however, rainy weather forced us indoors. Jennifer, the restaurant manager, went above and beyond to accommodate our large group in one of the banquet rooms and ensured that we were provided the best service possible. The food was awesome and the servers were superb!! Everyone had a great time!! Thank you for all you did to make our reunion a success!! We will be back!!”

“This place could be so much better if they would get new chairs (they’re all coming apart and wobbly) - the staff is not that friendly - the atmosphere is nothing desirable - the food is good (not great) - it’s dirty esp in the bathrooms - the sink in the ladies room is falling apart and the faucets are coming out of the vanity - I asked for an extra napkin and she brought me the cheapest tiny napkins I’ve ever seen - the guy cooking was not very happy which is not good - no interaction with the customers - the silverware is cheap - honestly if I can find another hibachi grill place I don’t need to go back. They can do so much better.”

“One of the best burgers anywhere. We always eat here when in Carlisle!”

“Best tacos I ever eat. These are definitely not your Taco Bell tacos. If you want a true Mexican taco this is the place. Made to order, meat was seasoned perfectly. Give them a try you will not be disappointed.”

“Ah man! Everything was wonderful. Curried goat, rice and peas, plantains. I should have gotten a to go box for the leftovers, but I ate the whole thing! Plus I tasted my partner's meal too. Cole slaw, mac and cheese and fried chicken. All very good.”

“4/27/2025 Earl Bancroft, blue cooler, I had 3 meals the last three evenings while attending spring Carlisle. Each meal was very good and an outstanding value. These folks prep and cook with fresh ingredients as if they are feeding family! The fact that they allow carry in beer/wine didn’t hurt either. Don’t miss out, give this place a try!!”

“Great guy and great service! Will be back for another dog in the future. Keep it up!”

“I drive past this place almost every day and today I finally got to stop in and try it out…. and now I plan to become a regular at this place LOL. Food is amazing, service is amazing, and the atmosphere is also amazing. This seriously has to be one of my new favorite places! I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting breakfast in Carlisle. Looking forward to going back :) also coffee ice cubes???? GENIUS”

“This is the best restaurant in town. Staff and owners are super great !”

“was hesitant at first but we went on a whim. their sushi is top notch. so amazing. even their rainbow roll blew us away. so fresh and a delicate sweet flavor. we suspect the Carlisle roll will be our favorite! their yakisoba was really good too. can't wait to go back and try more of the dishes!!!! this will be our new fav sushi place in town”

“We got the pesto gnocchi, the supreme pizza, and the tiramisu. Everything was amazing. Perfect texture on the pizza crust, high quality ingredients, friendly staff, great music, nice ambiance. Perfect date spot, definitely authentic Italian food. You can tell that everything is made with great care. We can’t wait to come back and try all the sandwiches. Truly love this place.”

“What a gem! stop by, grab some ice cream, pet the goats 😀 and enjoy all the hard work this family puts into their farm!”

“You can sample before you try, so not stuck with whole thing you dislike, they have pup cups (ice cream with dog treat on top) and good variety of flavors.”

“Accidentally ended up here today. Went to go to another place downtown. It now appears so many places are closed on Sunday. Sorry other downtown establishments didn’t get our business. We found our new favorite pizza. Beer was good too. Highly recommend.”

“Nutella banana Crepe and iced mocha were delicious!!”

“Great atmosphere, food was delicious. Vegan options, will definitely be going back!”

“Ordered take out for 4 adults on Saturday evening. First time we ordered food from this establishment but we checked other reviews and decided to give it a try. . Excellent. We ordered a couple of some evening specials: 1/2 Rack of ribs with chicken and 2 sides; another night special, pork and kraut with mashed as side. I might add if those mashed were not home made, I want the name of them--delicious, others ordered a cheesesteak sub. and the roll was absolutely delicious., with onions and peppers, fries and also another of mozz sticks with marinara, plain cheeseburger and fries. Everything was delicious and order perfect and they said only 15-20 time for pick up. The only thing that could have been better is if the pork and kraut meal and the rib & chicken meal came with dinner rolls or garlic bread. But no biggie. Would highly recommend and the 4 adults who ordered for this meal have all said will definitely go back. Great Job Mays!!!”

“Love the playa bowls, love the location. Playa Bowl is a go to post tough workout day!!”

“Came down for the Carlisle car show and ordered out. It was excellent food, fast delivery and very friendly! Going back tonight for more!!”

“Okay, we might have a problem… we’ve been coming to Marcello's for a few years and always eat in the dining room and order their delicious Italian food, but we’d never tried their pizza. Last week we had their pizza for the first time and we are now having it for the third time in a week. It’s a problem! This white pizza… 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼 They gave us these funnel fries and we’re weak in the knees. Cant recommend this place enough. My favorite part is that every time we come in we feel like family. Our new fav! 🍕”

“I grew up coming here with my dad, and I decided to stop by again for old time’s sake. The food is just as delicious as I remember, and I’m glad to see their customer service is still top-notch. Consistently great experience—highly recommend this place!”

“Best ice cream in Carlisle, I’ve had them all and Brusters outshines them all.We’ve also gotten cakes and they are 100 times better than competitors”

“The best experience provided by Garret, a Carlisle history lesson combined with awesome samples of great beers and articulated exactly what to expect with each beer and food selection. He knows his stuff! If you like a bit of spicy try the Philly burger! We have never had a burger prepared that way and is the best we have ever had. The Turncoat stout was a complete surprise to this beer snob! Loved it despite it looking like a cloudy IPA. Loved the red coat and peanut butter stout enough to take some home. Thanks to Garrett we will be coming back to visit with friends!”

“One of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten. The meat was cooked and seasoned to perfection, and the fries were amazing—crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The homemade chips were excellent too. We were traveling through and stopped in Carlisle for lunch, and we’re so glad we did. Whether you’re just passing through or visiting for one of the Carlisle Events, this is the spot to go!”

“the best food and the most friendly,genuine people in town. I cannot recommend it enough”

“There’s something unbeatable about a local diner on an early Sunday morning, especially when you’re far from home. Craving some eggs and potatoes to kick off the day, I was thrilled to find a spot that mixes it all together in a skillet—making it even more satisfying to dig into. The service was wonderful, and the food was even better. We arrived a little after 8 a.m., and by the time we left, it was clear why there was a line out the door. An awesome stop to start your day or recover from the night before!”

“I recently had redds bbq cater my wedding and they did an amazing job! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for catering their special day at a good price! Brent was super personable and made the whole experience really easy. They cleaned up the food us and gave everyone good sized portions. There was definitely no one going home hungry. All of our guests raved about their food. I would definitely support this small business again.”

“Cornbread Ice Cream has changed my life!!!!”

“Coffee is amazing and food is great as well!”

“I ordered a couple of pizzas today via DoorDash to feed my team. The quality of the pizzas and the flavor was top notch. My only issue was the “large” pizza is tiny. Which normally I would be ok but trying to feed a group at work with those tiny pizzas was a bit rough.”

“We were recommended this café by another local gaming store. The food was amazing and was able to get some Lorcana cards. Many games to choose from while you eat. We look forward to coming back with some friends next time.”

“Great service!! Thank you Julie for saving me the 2024 Corvette shirt!! Breakfast and dinner was awesome”

“Fell in love with the focaccia and grabbed a jalapeño cheddar sourdough as well. This is the best bread I’ve ever had!!!”

“Ordered the stuffed pizza. While it takes an hour to cook (lots of good stuff cooking) it was well worth the money! Best pizza we have ever had!

Update: It has been 2 years since we ate hereand we still talk about how amazing the stuffed pizza was. Wish they shipped to VA.”

“I hesitated to order a salad because I've been disappointed ordering them out lately. My salad today was excellent! I got the Cobb Salad with chicken. It was fresh and delicious! I will definitely order it again!”

“Super quick service, plenty of refills on my coffee, friendly staff 💜💜💜 Winnie was awesome, great sense of humor too 💜”

“She was able to accommodate three different types of gluten free cupcakes for a birthday party. And all different types were delicious!!!!! People were raving about them. And you could never have been able to tell that they were gluten free!! Chocolate with peanut butter icing, carrot cake with cream cheese icing, and red velvet with cream cheese icing. All amazing and all made from scratch. Thanks again!”

“This place is AMAZING!! First when you walk in it smells soooo good like I think I gained 10 lbs walking in the door, worth it though lol I’ve enjoyed some of their items and everything tastes fresh and homemade it’s worth every penny! If you need a good baked good that’s the real thing this is the place and the service is wonderful”

“Amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere. One of our regular places to go and our favorite spot in Carlisle.”

“I frequent Chen’s often. Every one of their sushi rolls that I’ve tried was great (over the years I’ve tried quite a few, mostly from the “Chef’s Special Roll” section of the menu).

Excellent sushi aside, I’d like to highlight their spicy kani salad appetizer. Chen’s has my favorite kani salad—out of all that I’ve tried. It’s a perfect mix of meat, carrots, cucumbers, and creamy sauce. So craveable! Sometimes I’m tempted to order two, but I haven’t been quite bold enough to actually do that… yet.”

“Great coffee and even better baristas!”

“Hadn't been to Passage for a while. Going to the buffet today was a nice reminder of the comfortable atmosphere and the extensive choices. From the fresh berries at the top to the excellent kera at the and all of the vegetable dishes inbetween, it all seemed just right to my vegetarian taste. And if you eat meat, I'd guess that that you would be equally pleased.”

“90% of the time, the food is great! But on April 16th, 2023, I got a delivery. The Fettuccine Alfredo was great, but the salad was AWFUL! I ordered a Grilled Chocken Salad and it DID NOT have any grilled chicken on it, it had NO croutons, & it had NO cheese on it! It was bland and awful!”

“Just spent Christmas dinner here. Kimberly was a phenomenal waitress!! felt right at home.”

“Stopped in Sunday after church. Parking lot was full but available seating inside. Really like the bright, open atmosphere and all the windows. Orders taken and food arrived promptly. The writer had the western omelet with home fries and toast. All of us were happy with our meals. We will be returning!”

“Freaking delicious every single time.”

“trusty old dive bar. smoking allowed. lager on tap. good wing sauces and rubs - the Almost Everything sauce is definitely worth trying, and the Hot Garlic had more garlic and more kick than average, imo.”

“I had the Lentil Soup and Chicken Shawarma Wrap, both were delicious. I will be back soon.”

“Definitely my new favorite place to get sushi! The sushi was delicious and the service was so great! Our food came very quickly and the server was very attentive and polite. It was our first time there and she explained the menu very patiently to us. As we came in and left, all the staff greeted us and you don’t get that experience very often in most restaurants. The restaurant was also very clean. All the sushi rolls we ordered were delicious and the mango mochi was a great dessert to finish with. Highly recommend it to anyone that loves good sushi and good service!”

“Al’s Pizza in Carlisle is an absolute gem! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of life. The staff went above and beyond with their service friendly, attentive, and quick without ever feeling rushed.

The food was outstanding! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. You can tell they put real pride into what comes out of the kitchen.

What made the experience even better was talking with the owner. He was genuinely incredible to chat with personable, down-to-earth, and clearly passionate about both the food and the people who come in. It’s rare to find that kind of energy and connection these days, and it truly set Al’s Pizza apart.

If you’re in Carlisle and want amazing food paired with top-notch service and a great atmosphere, Al’s Pizza is the place to go. Highly recommend!”

“Only Chinese restaurant I order from. Always hot, fresh and delicious. Would recommend every time. As a matter of fact, I'm about to order from them right now...”

“90% of the time, the food is great! But on April 16th, 2023, I got a delivery. The Fettuccine Alfredo was great, but the salad was AWFUL! I ordered a Grilled Chocken Salad and it DID NOT have any grilled chicken on it, it had NO croutons, & it had NO cheese on it! It was bland and awful!”

“Delicious! Carlisle’s best!”

“We were in town for 1 night and we had our pups with us. We saw they were dog friendly and sat outside. The blacked salmon tacos were fantastic and beer selection is extensive. Hubby had fish and chips and he liked them. The service was good. Atmosphere outside was fine. Only complaint was that the street is super busy so it can be loud, but nothing the bar can do about that.”

“Food has always been outstanding!”

“This is one of the places where you can still drink and smoke, so smokers seem to gather here. The egg rolls were rather bland. The live entertainment was not to my liking. That’s the extent of the negative. The French fries were outstanding and plentiful. Many places serve cheap blue cheese with wings-not here. Once again tasty and plentiful. Best of all, they have PBR on tap. The clientele is friendly. The wife and I had an enjoyable time. Plan to go back.”

“Excellent Reuben Sandwich. [Original] Excellent Reuben Sandwich.”

“Amazing authentic food, with great portions! Amazing service! Thank you!”

“Wife and I went to John's Hideaway Restaurant for the first time on Saturday. I ordered the chipped beef over toast with hashbrowns. I have to say, it was the best darn chipped beef breakfast I ever had. It tastes like homemade, was nice and creamy, didn't need any extra seasoning. Well done!”

“You can't go wrong visiting this Rita's. The owner truly cares about their staff, the product they put out and how they really contribute to their community! Thanks for everything Rita!”

“Visited a friend in the Carlisle, PA area and decided to have lunch at this Applebee’s Restaurant.
Amazing service from the entire staff, especially from our server McKenzy.
Our food came out in great time and was perfectly delicious.
McKenzy made sure we were comfortable and taken care of well.

Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.

(My apologies. I received a 5 star service, but accidentally missed selecting the 5th star. So I came back to edit my post.)”

“This is a beautiful cooperative of small businesses and artisans! When you shop here you are supporting small business owners who are real people with families from your local community, not a big box, corporate entity.”

“Always a great experience at Chick-fil-A! The food is consistently fresh and delicious. The chicken sandwich is crispy and juicy every time, and the waffle fries are just unbeatable. I also love their sauces .. especially the Chick-fil-A sauce…
Service is super fast and the staff is always polite and friendly. Even when it’s busy, they keep things moving. Clean place, good vibes, and solid food. Definitely 5 stars!”

“Stopped in on our way through town. Best food I have had in a long time. Food tasted fresh, I tried just about everything and it was great. they even had Cheese Pizza for my super picky child. he went back twice!”

“Food is awesome here. I was hesitant at first since it was gas station food, but these folks top that. Good prices too. Workers are also friendly with their service”

“Meatloaf burgers are awesome! Brisket burrito is incredible! Ribs are excellent! Fresh cut fries are delicious! Don't miss out. You gotta try this!”

“The shakes are out of this world”

“We just stopped there on our way home, and got lunch there today and the service and the food was amazing, the food was delicious and very large size the combo for 4th was Bigger than our expectations, the waitress lady was so nice and kind that even offered us extra pork rids.”

“fan Fn -tastic spot. if you know you know ❤️ Love the atmosphere will be back. support local.”

“At Bimbo you are a part of the family,and the atmosphere nutures responsibility and accountability.i would recommend bimbo to all how seek consistency and helping to feed the world .”

“Always a pleasure coming here when that younger pretty lady is working. She always has the cutest smile and the food is always really good.

Positive vibes here. Unless you piss her off which I have seen a couple do now and then when they try to sneak a free drink. 😅”

“We were a little nervous driving in not knowing if it would be weird to stop in for food and boy were we happy we went! The pickleback wings are phenomenal and Friday was $1 wings all day. All of the food and dressings were fresh and craft. Friendly, attentive service and great prices. Make the stop off the turnpike. You won’t regret it!”

“Great job with service and food for group of 25! Well done!”

“Highly recommend. soup portions are easily 2x what others serve. Jess was our server and she was fabulous. Best crab cakes ive had in Pa. Maryland crab soup is my all time favorite. Their frozen drinks are insanely good too. Will definitely be back.”

“Burger sind saftig und reichlich belegt Man bekommt etwas für sein Geld . Nur zu empfehlen”

“Parking: Quick reliable service even at the busiest times of morning day or night

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely kid friendly plenty of things free kids and what kids don't like to see the donut holes in all the fresh donuts right there in the big glass case

Wheelchair accessibility: Multiple self opening doors wheelchair ramps and plenty of handicap accessible parking with minimum struggle”

“really good food and wings. good atmosphere. Great bartenders and cook. come and enjoy”

“Alicia was our server and she was amazing !!”

“Very good service and good food. Thank you”

“The food was okay it's pretty much what you'd expect from a salad bar. The spinach mix was wilty and that's my favorite and that's why I gave it four stars because I couldn't enjoy what I liked. But other than that it was really good and they had fresh cinnamon bread with fresh cinnamon butter. The staff were very friendly and it was very clean.”

“Their food is excellent.
The staff is very nice.
They are a little hidden gem.
They deliver and allow for pick up.
Basically, there is no dine-in option. Inside is very tiny and crowded.”

“Being from NY…I’m pretty finicky about Chinese food and this was ON POINT!!! The beef lo mein noodles were perfect and plenty of meat and the wonton soup was so fresh-not soggy! Definitely the best in town!”

“very pleasant people been going there for 10 years I would recommend”

“The food is great and 99% of the staff is excellent besides the 2 younger gentlemen that check IDs at the door. They’re absolute scumbags.”

“The quality of the 12 inch roastbeef sub I ordered was excellent. The ingedients were definitely fresh, and it was ready at the time I requested through the app. Very satisfied with my first order from this location in Carlisle, PA. Thank you!”

“Sunday August 17th my wife and daughter and I were trying to decide on dinner. We agreed on popeyes. We pulled up to the ordering position and was greeted very politely and pleasantly. We placed our order and pulled up to the window. I was greeted by a pleasant young man who took my card and promptly handed me my food shortly after. At this point I normally would've driven off, but I felt compelled to inform the young man by the name of Marco that his gracious attitude and pleasant demeanor made the drive through experience better than other places we've been. It was refreshing to talk with someone like Marco. I'd say I would definitely go back not just for the food but to be greeted by Marco as well. This young man deserves recognition for his efforts and amazing attitude and effort he puts into his work.”

“Friendly service. Good food but was a little slow about getting the check to us and it was not a time of day that was a rush on”