The Chocolate Avenue Grill

First time here. Food and drinks were delicious. I recommend the espresso martini :) Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We did make reservations for a Friday lunch which was helpful. Parking can be a little tight during peak hours.

We have been here twice and have had amazing experiences both times!

It was busy and we waited about 35 minutes to get a seat, but the service and quality of food was still spectacular considering how crazy busy they were!!

There are a lot of unique food items and a few items that are inspired by chocolate (I got the short ribs tacos, which were infused with chocolate, and they were delicious). But everything we got here was very good and it came out so quickly!, considering they were so busy!

And the service was friendly and efficient. Couldn't have had a better waiter experience!

And don't leave without getting the peanut butter pie! - it's so delicious and smooth, and totally worth it. My husband isn't a big fan of peanut butter dishes, but he loved it as well.

1st review Aug 2023
Outstanding meal!! The brussel sprouts were fabulous. Ribeye steak with the southwest risotto was done to perfection. Great collection of wines. Well done!!

Update Feb 6, 2024 2nd visit. Wow !!! Had the Salmon with risotto and it was mind blowing. Best food in Hershey !! The baklava cheesecake is unique and gooey delicious !!

Pickle brine chicken sandwich was delicious…didn’t actually taste like pickles but more like a spicy chicken sandwich…yummy none the less! Milkshake martini was a delicious desert drink! No reservation was needed around 1 pm.

Upscale and casual, wonderful food, family friendly, and great menu! Patio dining and inside available. We had soup, sandwiches, tacos, salad, and dinner of steak and shrimp. All delicious! Service was excellent. We had a late lunch, no left overs, between seeing the museum and going over to chocolate world. Great find!

Ate here while in the area for a conference. Service was quick and the servers had good advice for picky eaters (me)!! I ordered their southwest chicken wrap and was not disappointed. I also tried one of their mocktails and it was incredibly refreshing despite being pretty sweet. Our table also shared the hot honey goat cheese and bruschetta appetizers. Both were very tasty. Portion sizes were generous and everything came out hot and fresh!

We were seated at a table near the bar. Area was loud but not so bad that it was difficult to carry a conversation. There's also a nice patio out front that has heated seating. We ate inside but it I went back I would take advantage of that space.

We sat at the bar, which has a nice view of the main road through the large windows that surround that part of the restaurant. They have a nice spin on an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan that's worth a try. We tried the south west wrap and the chicken tacos. Both we very good, but I preferred the wrap. There was a lot of flavor and a healthy portion.

A must go! One of the best meals in Central PA!
Must make reservations especially during weekends! Service was great and I appreciated that staff allowed me to charge my phone!
The pics speak for themselves! The corn chowder and roasted peppers soups are out of this world but so are the main courses! The shrimp and the chicken as well as the seafood!
This was a Saturday night dinner and we were still able to find parking on a side street!
A black kitty added to the fun of the evening when she jumped into our car and refused to leave! Cats know best! Lol
So glad my out of town friends enjoyed this culinary experience! Thank you!

I am super impressed. I had ordered the Jess’s Favorite salad—but after waiting 15 minutes for our order (no biggie), upon bringing out my acquaintance’s order our waitress informed me that they were out of coconut chicken which I was really looking forward to. I was initially quite bothered, due to the wait just to find out they don’t have the item.

My server (an angel!) got me another menu and said to pick anything, it’ll be free of charge. I decided to just substitute the coconut chicken with grilled chicken. Only a very short wait later, my waitress delivered my order AND the kitchen staff was kind enough to whip up some fresh coconut chicken! They even offered me a free dessert. The service was really impressive and I am grateful that they went out of their way to satisfy me.

Amazing tacos, we got the short rib ones and shrimp ones. Served with generous lime, which made for a wonderful summer citrus flavor. They have a fantastic cocktails and mock tails menu. Beautiful inside and outside eating. It really was a fantastic stop, you won’t be disappointed.

Was meeting cousins here for dinner as we were all going to the RV show in Hershey the next day. Read through reviews and settled for this spot. I am glad we did. The place was clean, the service was great and the food was fresh and delicious. We also were able to spend some time talking and catching up and we did not get rushed out after our meal was over. A couple of us had a portobello salad and another had the burger and fries. Everyone was quite satisfied with the meal. And they had a great selection of drinks and desserts (though we passed). The menu was pretty extensive and the prices were reasonable. Great choice for a casual meal!

1st family dinner at The Chocolate Avenue Grill was exceptional! Our child ordered the spaghetti & meatballs. Hubby & I shared Seafood Spring Rolls and a Lavender Lemonade cocktail. Wow that cocktail was stellar! Hubby ordered the Short Rib Pappardelle. I ordered my first Marie Palmer (Raspberry Lemonade & Ice Tea) and the Cocoa Scallops. The staff was friendly and our wait staff was attentive. The ambience was modern and welcoming. All superb! No room for dessert...we ordered Baklava Cheesecake to go cause' it sounds so good (update, this was unique and very delicious). 😋 If ever in area, return visit is definite. Highly recommend.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tasty nice restaurant near Hershey Park. Food and service was good with a lot of menu options. The burger for the kids was slightly burnt and the kids couldn't eat it, otherwise everything else was a good experience with pleasant staff.

This was our second time having dinner at the Chocolate Avenue, and, once again, it did not disappoint. From the food, to the service, to the ambiance - everything was excellent. Although it was rather busy, were seated within ten minutes and server came immediately to our table. All four of us raved about our individual meals. Burgers, salads, tacos, and fries to die for - everything was absolutely delicious. My salad was called “Jess’s favorite salad in the whole world” - I think it’s mine as well. Coconut chicken, almonds, strawberries and fresh greens, topped with the best poppyseed dressing ever. We all left very satisfied and happy.

Surprisingly good food that's fresh and made in house. I had the short rib tacos which were so flavorful and delicious, parmesian fries are a great side. The mozzarella wedges as an appetizer are a must as well. The burger and chicken were great, pasta is made fresh and really well done. Super affofdable food, kind of surprised at how low the prices are. Definitely will return when back in town!

Dory was a lovely server. She made me their version of sweet tea, and I, as a born-and-bred Southerner, thoroughly enjoyed it! The Hot Honey Salmon was very flavorful, with a great mix of sweet and punchy ingredients. The salmon was almost falling apart, it was cooked so perfectly. I ordered a takeaway slice of their travel well chocolate peanut butter pie and it did not disappoint. They have both indoor and patio seating. The bar is well-stocked. I'd happily eat here again.

I was very impressed by the quality and fresh ingredients used. My friend took me out and both her and I enjoyed everything we had. I tried a pasta shrimp dish that had a lemon sauce. I won't lie. The sauce was VERY lemony... a little overwhelming. But it couldn't have been too bad because I ate the whole thing and might even order it twice hahaha. My friends chicken parmesean was absolutely beautiful on the plate. And the sauce that came on it was a very enjoyable agreeable sauce. Our milkshake martinis were delightful and so was our server. I will definitely be a repeat customer to this place. Looking forward to trying other food items from here.

Restaurant was clean, had good lighting, and looks sleek. The staff were nice and sat us down quickly. The waiter was a cool dude, made sure my drink wasn't empty. The food was delicious, hot, and came out quick. We had the spanakopita, coconut shrimp, Mediterranean scallops with the bacon risotto, burger, and beef tenderloin with mushrooms. For dessert I had a creme brulee. It was all good.

I had the most amazing experience there the other evening, The food was phenomenal. The atmosphere was absolutely great for a night out and cocktails with friends. Our waiter Andrew Had a great personality and a smile on his face the whole time, he was quick and catering to our needs. We will definitely be back!

Chocolate avenue grill is always a go to when in the Hershey area. It is in a great downtown location, and their outdoor seating puts you right in the middle of everything. I got Zoe’s favorite wrap. It is pretty much Jess’s favorite salad but in wrap form. Coconut breaded chicken, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds with a poppyseed dressing. Fries were fresh and crispy. My buddy got the mozzarella pieces and Cesar salad. All great items. Would recommend if in the area.