My friend and I were in Gettysburg a few weeks ago looking for some place to enjoy dinner. Someone told us that The Dobbin House (http://www.dobbinhouse.com/) was the best fine dining establishment in town and since we were looking for something unique to Gettysburg, we ventured out to find it.

We were pleasantly surprised to drive up to a beautiful and large stone home. We walked into the rustic yet cozy room where the host took our name and we enjoyed the colonial ambiance while waiting for a table. Decorated in 18th century style with period-dressed wait staff, we were seated in a corner of the second floor. Even at 9:00 pm, the House was full of diners – some seated in wing back chairs at their table, and some dining under what looked like the curtains of a canopy bed.

We started off by ordering Jack’s Hard Cider, which is brewed at the Hauser Winery in Biglerville, PA. Next, I ordered the filet mignon with a sweet potato and my dining mate, ordered the lamb chops with a peppered merlot sauce. Before the entrees were served, we enjoyed some delicious warm, homemade white bread and a variety of sweet breads, followed by a salad with house herb vinaigrette. Our meal was phenomenal with everything fresh and cooked exactly as ordered.

The menu also boasts seafood, chicken and pasta dishes. The Dobbin House is named after its builder, the Reverend Alexander Dobbin, who built the house in 1776. The restaurant continues to get rave reviews and is a highly sought out destination for those visiting Gettysburg!