An engaging, family-friendly destination in Reading, Pennsylvania, offering a nostalgic ambiance paired with timeless Italian classics and fresh seafood specialties.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Atmosphere
Casual, cozy, quiet, with an iconic vintage Rat Pack feel and comfortable swivel chairs
Dining Options
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Table service, Bar onsite
Offerings & Highlights
Fast service, comfort food, kids’ menu, great beer selection, cocktails, coffee, wine, and hard liquor
Planning & Crowd
Accepts reservations, dinner reservations recommended, great for groups and tourists
Parking
Free parking lot, free street parking with plenty of spaces available
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Timeless Vintage Charm: Guests love the nostalgic, 1940s-inspired setup, complete with ultra-comfortable swivel chairs and a relaxing, quiet environment perfect for conversation.
Exceptional Seafood Lineup: The kitchen is highly praised for its inland seafood execution, particularly the premium Crab Imperial, crab cakes loaded with meat, and classic escargot served exactly right.
Standout Appetizers: Unique, hard-to-find starters like baked chicken livers wrapped in bacon with horseradish sauce consistently earn rave reviews from long-time patrons.
Incredible House Desserts: No meal is complete without sampling their highly recommended, scratch-made sweets, featuring a standout Creme Brulee and decadent chocolate cake.
Warm and Attentive Service: Dedicated staff members and a welcoming bartender create an inviting community feel where multi-generational families feel completely at home.
Menu and Offerings
Appetizers
Item Name
Description
Baked Chicken Livers Wrapped in Bacon
Served with Horseradish Sauce
Mozzarella Marinara
Fried Cheese with Ham in a Marinara Sauce
Baked Oysters Rockefeller
Premium baked oysters with traditional toppings
Steed Top Neck Clams
1 Dozen steamed clams served with Drawn Butter
Oysters on Half Shell
Served fresh with Cocktail Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled jumbo shrimp paired with cocktail sauce
Broiled Clams Casino
Classically prepared broiled clams
Escargots
Baked in Shell with Garlic Butter Sauce
Italian Breaded Calamari Rings
Crispy rings served with cocktail sauce
Crispy Hot Wings
Available traditional or boneless in portions of 5 or 10
Homemade Cup of Lobster Bisque
Rich, creamy specialty soup
Baked French Onion Soup Au Gratin
Topped with melted cheese
Fried Coconut Shrimp
Appetizer special served with pineapple coconut sauce
Crock of Chili
Topped with melted cheese
Hand Carved Steaks
Item Name
Description
Broiled Sirloin Cheese Burger
1/2 lb. burger with Fresh Cut French Fries, Tomato, and Lettuce
Broiled Chopped Tenderloin
Smothered with Mushroom Sauce
Broiled Center Cut Pork Chops
Available in single 8 oz. or double 8 oz. portions
Fresh Calves Liver
Sautéed and served with your choice of Onions or Bacon
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus
House specialty served Friday and Saturday only
Grilled Boneless N.Y. Strip Steak
Premium cut served with crispy Onion Rings
Filet Mignon
8 oz. tender cut served with onion rings
Deluxe Surf and Turf
8 oz. Filet paired with a 6 oz. Rock Lobster Tail
Famous House Specialties
Item Name
Description
Grilled Chicken Breast
Tossed in house Italian dressing over fresh salad greens
Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage Pizziola
Smothered with Sautéed Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms over Angel Hair Pasta, served with Salad
Chicken alla Fiorentina
Boneless Breast of Chicken with Spinach Herb Cream Sauce, choice of Vegetable and Salad
Fresh Salmon Broiled
Glazed with our Signature Bourbon Glaze
Shrimp & Scallop Fra Diavolo
Served over a bed of Linguine
Broiled or Fried Seafood Combo
Generous platter featuring Shrimp, Scallops, Flounder, and Crab cake
Lancaster County Smoked Turkey
Special feature served with savory Cherry Sauce
Homemade Golumpkies
Traditional stuffed cabbage rolls
Sautéed Chicken Marsala
Tender chicken breasts in a rich mushroom and wine sauce
Oyster Corn Pie
A unique, comforting regional classic
Pot Roast of Beef
Slow-cooked comfort food served over a bed of mashed potatoes
From Our Italian Kitchen
Item Name
Description
Spaghetti with Meatballs and Salad
Classic pasta dinner, also available with Sausage
Eggplant Parmigiana with Meatballs and Salad
Baked eggplant layers, also available with Sausage
Cheese Ravioli with Meatballs and Salad
Tender stuffed pasta, also available with Sausage
Boneless Breast of Chicken Parmigiana
Prepared with Fresh Mushrooms, served with Spaghetti or vegetable and Salad
Italian Breaded Veal Steak
Served with traditional sauce, also available style Parmigiana
Veal Piccata
Sautéed Medallions of Tender Veal with Olive Oil, Garlic, Mushrooms, Lemon, and Wine
Veal Scallopini
Sautéed Medallions of Veal with Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, and Red Wine Sauce, served with Spaghetti and Salad
Seafood Specialties
Item Name
Description
Linguine and Clams
Prepared with your choice of Red or White Sauce, optionally served with vegetable and Salad
Two Maryland Claw Crab Cakes
Prepared either Broiled or Fried
Fried or Broiled Fresh Flounder
Available plain, Stuffed with Spinach and Cheese (with vegetable and salad), or Stuffed with Lump Crab Imperial
Jumbo Shrimp
Prepared either Fried or Steamed
Sautéed Shrimp Scampi
Tossed in garlic butter wine sauce with Black Olives over Angel Hair, served with vegetable and Salad
Baked Haddock
Available either Au Gratin style or Parmesan Coated
Fresh Salmon Broiled
Prepared with savory Lemon Dill or Lightly Blackened with Sautéed Red Onions, Capers, and Lemon
Fresh Fried Breaded Oysters
Served with your choice of cocktail or tartar sauce
Baked Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial
Premium signature recipe, also available topped with Shrimp
Fresh Deep Sea Scallops
Offered either Broiled or Fried
Broiled Rock Lobster Tail
10 oz. succulent tail served with rich Drawn Butter
Parmesan Crumb Tilapia
Crispy fish special baked with seasoned breadcrumbs
Beer Battered Haddock
Golden-fried flaky whitefish
Lightly Blackened Catfish
Prepared with sautéed onions, capers, and fresh lemon
