Penns Tavern Historical Waterfront Restaurant - Sunbury (PA)

5 /5 Aiyona: Was here for the first time to meet up with a very good friend, and we fell in love! The location is gorgeous, the food is delicious, and the staff is lovely! Our server was Brandi and she was amazing! Brandi was the perfect amount of friendly, polite, genuine — and we always had everything we needed! Having waitresses before myself, you can really notice quality service, and Brandi had it! I was so happy to get the Mahi Mahi that was on special (only critique here is that the fish was ever so slightly dry, could have been cooked 1-2 minutes less), and the Mac & Cheese and asparagus it came with were also divine (thanks to a lemon herb butter)! Overall, I was impressed with the menu selection, lots of options. We shared the key lime pie and had about 3 drinks each. The fact that you can get beer from local breweries was so lovely! Top it off with getting to leave the deck outside and sitting right next to the river… what could be more perfect? Now on to the best part for me personally, the historical aspects! I am originally from PA and I moved to Germany roughly 6 years ago. I was so pleased to see historical info about the tavern all around, and it was comforting to see touches of my new home, here at my old home. I appreciate that they keep the old German menu and other reminders of the tavern’s origin! A train even chugged along within the first few minutes of us sitting down. Not only does the tavern itself boast nods to German culture, they remembered what’s important: the beer! I really had to hold myself back from getting a Warsteiner (I never see this in PA, and was so pleased they have it along with Münchener Bier), but I was happy to get a local brewery’s Kölsch instead! :) Ich habe mich echt zuhause gefühlt! I will definitely be bringing my German partner with next time! Now we just have to come in winter instead of summer to really put the “German-inspired dishes” to the test! Gerne gerne wieder! Vielen Dank, und bis zum nächstes Mal!

4 /5 Billijo Morse: It was extremely busy when we decided to stop without a reservation. The staff was very accommodating even though they were fully booked. They found us a space in the back room. It was very nostalgic and beaming with history! Our waitress was immediately attentive. Our order was taken shortly after we were seated. Our meals came with in a more than reasonable time. My only complaint was the room was a little load. However they had two large separate groups seated near us. I believe that was more the reason for the loudness. Again for the volume of customers its was very awesome service. Thanks for a great meal.

5 /5 Karen Jodun: Gorgeous restaurant along the river with beautiful outside seating. We stopped around 3pm so we ordered handheld sandwiches. The Minorcan Mikes Chicken Sandwich and the Fish Reuben. They were both very good but we both thought the chicken sandwich was over the top.

5 /5 Dean Wyant: A great experience. Celebrated my sister and brother-in-laws 50th wedding anniversary here. Incredible staff, food, service, you name it. All set in a beautiful location and historic building.

5 /5 Dan Soper: Went to have an early dinner with number one daughter. Amazing staff, meal was great and prices were terrific. If you find yourself selves traveling the Susquehanna River basin sitting all the wonderful towns along the way. You HAVE to stop at Penns Tavern. Didnt take pictures of food. But the owners treat you like family. Make sure you check all the boxes and visit them. You may want to call ahead for a reservation. They filled up fast....I wonder why???