Cragin's Brick Haus
Just blocks from the Pennsylvania State Capitol, this pub offers live music, plenty of beer choices, an intimate atmosphere and authentic German food. From sausages and goulash to steaks, Cragin's balances its German-focused menu with traditional bar food, like burgers and fries. One of the specialties is Shepherd's Pie, a meat pie with a crunchy mashed potato crust, served with a side of veggies. The Goulash is a thick, warm bowl of meat, potatoes and noodles, which tastes great with dash of sugar.
Cragin's Brick Haus
229 N. 2nd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233-4287
Hofbrauhaus
The Hofbrauhaus takes its German authenticity very seriously, including the decor of the restaurant, which include scenes of Germany and old country beer steins. The same can be said of the food, which includes traditional sausage, wurst and meat dishes. Specialty entrees found at the Hofbrauhaus can't be easily found many other places, like Kassler Rippchen, a dish of smoked pork chops with applesauce or Rouladen, a thin steak rolled with onions, bacon and relish. The restaurant also offers German sides like cabbage, potatoes and sauerkraut.
Hofbrauhaus
135 W King St.
Abbottstown, PA 17301
(717) 259-9641
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Fraulie's German Delicatessen & Import Shop
Just across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg is a tiny shop stuffed with German food and treats. The deli serves up sandwiches consisting of German meats, including wursts, sausages, salami, and fresh German breads. Fraulie's offers fine cuts of veal, which can be taken home and made into schnitzel. This establishment also offers several varieties of spaetzle noodles, a German dish.
Fraulie's German Delicatessen & Import Shop
224 S 3rd St.
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7616
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