HARPER’S TAVERN

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For over two hundred years, Harper’s Tavern has stood at the intersection of present-day
Route 934 and Old Jonestown Road, near the confluence of the Swatara & Indiantown
Creeks. Early on, the tavern provided weary travelers with a place to spend the night and
enjoy a hearty meal, as well as a strong drink. In more recent times, it has become known
as a fine eating establishment, catering to people from the Harrisburg/Lebanon area and
all points beyond. The tavern and the area surrounding it both have a long and interesting
history, one that begins as early as the 1740’s.

Adam Harper was one of the first people to settle in Hanover Township, in the northern
tier of what was then Lancaster County, just a few miles south of Blue Mountain. At the
age of 21, he came to Philadelphia in 1743 as an immigrant from Frankfurt, Germany.
He was one of the 81 adult males on the vessel, “Phoenix” who signed the required oath
of allegiance to George II. Adam purchased land at the junction of the Swatara and
Indiantown Creeks in 1761, and the plantation became known as the “Harper Homestead”.
He and his wife, Catherina, raised 10 children and eventually sold 100 acres of the original
property.

The first tavern on this spot was built as early as 1730- it was built by Adam “Squire” Reed,
the local dignitary. One early account says the tavern was built near an Indian Village and
was “surrounded by wigwams”. Squire Reed’s house, located about half mile from the
tavern, was referred to as Fort Reed, according to a noted historical marker along Rt. 22.
The “fort” saved many local farmers from the Indians.

The dimensions of John Harper’s (Adam’s son) original building, circa 1804 compromise
the present bar area and the one dining hall with it’s fireplaces, informally known as The
Library. The two doors at the front of the building provided entrance for men to the bar,
and the women to the dining room, or lounge.

Continuing its legacy, Harper’s Tavern is currently locally owned & operated by Joey Straw,
since 2004. It operates as a full-service bar and casual fine restaurant.

Harper’s Tavern offers wonderful daily lunch and dinner specials. Enjoy Prime Rib and a
feature seafood entree every Friday and Saturday. For dessert lovers, we offer a delicious
selection, including Joey’s famous homemade peanut butter silk pie.

Our dining rooms can comfortably accomodate up to 110 guests. The entire premise is a
non-smoking facility, however, smoking is permitted outside. Our Williamsburg Room,
located upstairs, can accomodate private parties of up to 45 guests. We are a great place
for Holiday parties, bridal/baby showers, birthday/anniversary parties, etc.....

Harper’s is also available to serve groups for funeral wakes. The menu for private parties
can be ordered at the time of reservation. Our buffet menus offer a wide range of dining
options. The full menu can be found at our website [Link]
 SMALL PLATES APPETIZERS
*BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS 16
SWATTY FRIES 10 Honey mustard dipping sauce
Bacon, Green Pepper, Tomato, Onion, Jalepenos,
Cheddar Jack Cheese, Texas Petal Sauce *HARPERS WINGS 9/18
1/2 Dozen or full; Tossed in your choice of
NO SUBSTITUTIONS PLEASE
either Hot, Mild, BBQ or Honey Mustard
BUFFALO SHRIMP (4) 9 *POUND OF LITTLENECK CLAMS 15
Bleu cheese and celery
Sauteed in a white wine, garlic & lemon sauce
served with melted butter
MOZZARELLA STICKS (4) 8
*BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER 10
Marinara dipping sauce
w/ dill pickle aioli

BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS 9 *SHRIMP COCKTAIL 14

Texas petal dipping sauce Chilled with, cocktail sauce, lemon

BARBEQUE PORK FRIES *CRABBY PRETZEL TWIST

15
Fresh cut fries, pulled pork, house made BBQ sauce, w/remoulade sauce
12
cheddar jack cheese
SOUPS
CRISPY CHEESE PIZZA 10 SOUP DU JOUR 6-7
SEAFOOD SOUPS/CHOWDER 8c
Upon Availability 10 b

FRENCH ONION CROCK 9

Additional Chef’s choice toppings 1.5 extra
Classic onion soup topped with melted provolone

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY 6-9

HAPPY HOUR MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 4-6

$1.00 OFF ALL DRAFT BEER & WELL DRINKS

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*CONSUMER ADVISORY:
Consumption of raw or undercooked meats,
poultry,seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase
your risk of food borne illness.
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IF ABLE PLEASE PAY & TIP IN CASH TO HELP KEEP OUR COSTS DOWN.
WE THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

**FOR OUR CUSTOMERSTHAT REQUIRE SEPARATE CHECKS, IN PARTIES OF 6

OR MORE, PLEASE USE OUR ATM TO PAY CASH SOTHAT WE CAN BETTER
SERVE YOU. THANKYOU!
 LIGHT FARE
SERVED WITH 2 SIDES, DINNER ROLLS & BUTTER

*SINGLE CRABCAKE 24
Broiled in butter and old bay
SIDES
*SINGLE CHICKEN BREAST 16
Grilled to perfection APPLE SAUCE 3
COLE SLAW 3
*SINGLE FRIED HADDOCK FILET 16
VEGETABLE DU JOUR 4
WILD RICE 4
SALADS FRESH GARDEN SALAD 4
FRESH CUT FRIES 4
*PITTSBURGH STEAK SALAD 18
16
CAESAR SIDE 4
*PITTSBURGH GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS 5
*GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD 16 $1 UPCHARGE ON ENTREE
SWEET POTATO FRIES 4
*NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP SALAD 17
*CHEF SALAD
*TUNA CHEF SALAD
14 SWEETS
14
*BLACKENED TUNA STEAK SALAD 19 CARROT CAKE 7
*BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR 20 PEANUT BUTTER SILK PIE 7
CHEESECAKE 7
Blueberries or Cherries add $1
DRESSINGS TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE 7
House Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette • Ranch • Italian • 6
VANILLA ICE CREAM
Thousand Island Honey Mustard • Oil & Vinegar • Bleu Cheese
CARAMEL SUNDAE 7
CHOCOLATE SUNDAE 7
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HARPER’S ENTREES
CHOICE OF TWO SIDES

STEAKS, CHOPS & POULTRY

*14 oz BONE -in-RIB EYE 42

39
*16 oz NEW YORK STRIP SEASONINGS
*8 oz FILET MIGNON 42
BLACK & BLEU 2

*8 oz NEW YORK STRIP & SEA BLACKENED 1

Choice of: Jumbo lump Crab Cake, 5 seared Scallops, 42
or 5 sauteed Shrimp SAUTEED MUSHROOMS 2

*14 oz CHOPPED SIRLOIN 20 SAUTEED ONIONS 2

Served with mushroom gravy
*BONE-IN 1 ” THICK CUT PORKCHOP 21
STEAK DONENESS CHART
* HARPER’S BABY BACK RIBS 
Slow cooked, Smothered in our housemade 24
HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR STEAK?
BBQ Sauce

* 8 oz NEW YORK STRIP MEDALLION 24 RARE

red, cool center
Applewood Bacon Horseradish Cream Sauce

* BLACK & BLEU FLAT IRON 30 MEDIUM RARE

red, warm center
**NEW ITEM**
MEDIUM
pink, hot center

MEDIUM WELL
slightly pink, hot center
harper’s prime rib
Available Friday & Saturday evenings WELL
starting at 4:00 no pink, hot center
12 oz QUEEN/38 16 oz KING/48
Prepared in Au jus

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*CONSUMER ADVISORY:
Consumption of raw or undercooked meats,
poultry,seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase
your risk of food borne illness.
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 Seafood PASTA
CHOICE OF TWO SIDES ALL DISHES SERVED WITH
LINGUINE AND SIDE SALAD

*SAUTEED FRESH SEA SCALLOPS 28 * SHRIMP & SCALLOP SCAMPI 28

Garlic & Wine butter sauce, finished with fresh lemon Garlic, wine and butter sauce
*FLOUNDER 22 * CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO 25
Broiled in butter and old bay 22
* VEAL PARMIGIANA OR
* FRESH SCOTTISH SALMON 24
* CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Broiled in butter and old bay 22
Hand breaded, pan fried, Marinara Sauce and
*STUFFED FLOUNDER 32 topped with melted Provolone cheese, Garlic Bread
Stuffed with Joey’s crabcake - broiled in butter 24
and seasoned with old bay
* KARL’S CRAB SCAMPI
Crabmeat, lemon, butter and garlic wine sauce,
*HOMEMADE JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKES 39 topped with fresh basil
Joey’s secret recipe, broiled in butter and old bay
* LINGUINE WITH CLAMS 22
20
* JUMBO FANTAILED FRIED SHRIMP (8) White wine clam sauce

* FRIED HADDOCK
22 * WIENER SCHNITZEL 22
Hand breaded tenderized veal, pan fried
* CRABCAKE AND SHRIMP 33 Add Mushroom Gravy for $2.25
Broiled in butter and old bay
SIDES
* STUFFED PORTOBELLO
27
Stuffed with Crabmeat and topped with Cheddar APPLE SAUCE 3
Jack Cheese COLE SLAW
23 3
* GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA VEGETABLE OF THE DAY 4
* 9 oz LOBSTER TAIL MP WILD RICE
Available Plain or Stuffed with Crabmeat 4
FRESH GARDEN SALAD
(Fresh Spring Mix, Iceberg, Carrots, Cucumbers, 4
Tomato, Croutons)

FRESH CUT FRIES 4

CAESAR SIDE SALAD 4
ONION RINGS $1 5
UPCARGE ON ENTREE

SWEET POTATO FRIES 4

harper’s surf & turf

Market Price
GRILLED 7oz FILET MIGNON
AND 9 oz LOBSTER TAIL
Available plain or stuffed with crabmeat
 HARPER’S LUNCH
ALL LUNCH ITEMS ALWAYS AVAILABLE EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
PLEASE NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR EXCLUSIONS

SANDWICHES GRILLED SPECIALS

SERVED WITH CHIPS & PICKLE Not Available Friday & Saturday After 5pm

*GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN 16 RACHEL 14

Sauteed Mushroom, Onion & Pepper add 75¢ each Turkey, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut &
Melted Cheese of your choice add 50¢ Thousand Island dressing served on Rye Bread
*JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE 18 REUBEN 14
12 Corned Beef, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut &
*GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST Thousand Island dressing served on Rye Bread
BACON, LETTUCE & TOMATO 10
HOT HAM & AMERICAN CHEESE 10
Served on a Fresh Kaiser Roll
TUNA SALAD 12 ADD FRESH CUT FRIES FOR $4
FRESH DUG LOCAL POTATOES
* BARBEQUE CHICKEN 15
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Cheddar Jack Cheese & Bacon with side of Ranch
* YUENGLING LAGER HADDOCK 13 OR ONION RINGS FOR $5
GRILLED CHEESE 7

TURKEY BLT 13 ½ LB. CERTIFIED

CLASSIC TUNA MELT ON RYE 13 BLACK ANGUS BURGERS
SERVED WITH CHIPS & PICKLES
Served hot with Sauteed Onions & Swiss cheese
* CHEESEBURGER
14
*HOLLYWOOD CHEESEBURGER 15
WRAPS Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo & Green Pepper
SERVED WITH CHIPS & PICKLE
*BLACK & BLEU BURGER 15
LETTUCE, TOMATO & MAYO
Spicy With Bleu Cheese Crumbles
*BACON CHEESEBURGER 16
TURKEY & PROVOLONE 13 3 Pieces Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

TUNA & SWISS 13 * HOLLYWOOD BACON CHEESEBURGER 17

1Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo & Green Pepper
HAM & SWISS 13 *PORTOBELLO CHEESEBURGER 16
CHEESEBURGER 14
PORTOBELLO WITH CHEESE MINUS MEAT 12
CLASSICS BLACK BEAN BURGER 12
Spring Mix & Tomato
\ PRIME RIB FRENCH DIP 18
Served with Melted Provolone Cheese & Au Jus 
*CONSUMER ADVISORY:
YUENGLING LAGER FISH & FRIES 12 Consumption of raw or undercooked meats,
poultry,seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase

CHICKEN TENDERS & FRIES 12 your risk of food borne illness.

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