Best Family Restaurants in Harrisburg, PA
Looking for family Restaurants in Harrisburg? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Family-friendly restaurants with kids' menus, booths and room for strollers.
This guide lists 10 family Restaurants in and around Harrisburg, spread across 7 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 7 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Family Restaurants in Harrisburg
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Front Street Diner
- Address 4003 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Phone (717) 525-9318
- Website frontstreetdiner.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
2 Cracker Barrel
- Address 2525 Brindle Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Phone (717) 541-8330
- Website crackerbarrel.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 7 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 7 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 7 AM-9 PM |
3 Dodge City Steakhouse
- Address 1037 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
- Phone (717) 236-2719
- Website dodgecityrestaurant.com
Opening hours
| Tue | 11 AM-8 PM, Fr 11:00-9 PM, Sa 16:00-9 PM, Su 12:00-8 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 11 AM-8 PM, Fr 11:00-9 PM, Sa 16:00-9 PM, Su 12:00-8 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-8 PM, Fr 11:00-9 PM, Sa 16:00-9 PM, Su 12:00-8 PM |
4 The Millworks
- Address 340 Verbeke Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
- Phone (717) 695-4888
- Website millworksharrisburg.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4 PM-10 PM |
| Wed | 4 PM-10 PM |
| Thu | 4 PM-10 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-3 PM, 5 PM-9 PM |
5 Waffle House
- Address 3890 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
- Phone (717) 540-3455
- Website locations.wafflehouse.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
6 The Boro Bar & Grill
- Address 4425 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Phone (717) 695-3622
- Website borobar.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 12 PM-10 PM |
| Thu | 12 PM-10 PM |
| Fri | 12 PM-10 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM-10 PM |
| Sun | 12 PM-10 PM |
7 Denny's
- Address 5505 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
- Phone (717) 516-0211
- Website locations.dennys.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 12 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 5 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 5 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 5 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 12 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 12 AM-12 AM |
8 Outback Steakhouse
- Address 1201 Lower Allen Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011
- Phone (717) 795-9909
- Website locations.outback.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10:30 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-10:30 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
9 Dave & Buster's
- Address 3503 Capital City Mall Drive, Camp Hill, PA
- Phone (717) 934-4400
- Website daveandbusters.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-1 PM, Sa 10:00-1 PM, Su 10:00-11 PM |
10 Lancaster Brewing Co.
- Address 469 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17111
- Phone (717) 564-4448
- Website lancasterbrewing.com
How to choose family Restaurants in Harrisburg
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Harrisburg and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for Harrisburg
As the state capital, Harrisburg is home to most Pennsylvania licensing boards and state agencies, which makes it easy to verify professional licenses or visit agencies in person.
Many businesses that serve Harrisburg are across the river in Camp Hill, Lemoyne and Mechanicsburg, or in the eastern suburbs of Hershey and Hummelstown.
Harrisburg is in Dauphin County, and local phone numbers use the 717 and 223 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Midtown, Uptown, Allison Hill, Shipoke, Bellevue Park, Capitol Heights.
Frequently asked questions
Which family Restaurants in Harrisburg are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Front Street Diner, Cracker Barrel, The Millworks, Waffle House, The Boro Bar & Grill, Denny's. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Harrisburg do these family Restaurants cover?
The family Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 17011, 17050, 17102, 17104, 17109, 17110, 17111. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Harrisburg restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Harrisburg?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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