Horace Shellhammer's

Been here twice based on reviews.  Food and service was good.

I was staying down the road from this place on a recent business trip and ended up there twice.  I first night I rolled into my hotel around 11 PM and went out in search of a bite and a beer.  Walking in, the place has a great pub atmosphere - just dark enough, and a decent sized bar.  Being Monday, it was half-priced cheesesteak night, so I went with that and a Yuengling.  While the steak part was hot and flavorful, the rest of the dish left much to be desired.  The bread, while not soggy, was much wetter than I expected and the fries looked like they were spooned out of the fryer.  I have never seen fries so waterlogged with fryer oil.  1st night rounded out with a C- grade.  I ended up back there the next night, this time about 7PM.  The sandwich I ordered the next night was rather good, and the fries were as they should be as well.  The old-timer next to me had good things to say about the Caesar Salad as well.  Bartenders are attentive and friendly.  The beer menu is impressive.

Moral of the story - Good place, but don't order food late.  Either the cook drinks all night and he's barely hanging in at the end of the shift or he goes home and the busser is back there cooking.  Either way, I'd hit the Wendy's after 10 PM.

So I hear this place is known for its Jambalaya, I wish I could handle spicy food!
I tried eating the Jambalaya but it was way too spicy for my liking, the couple of bites i had were pretty good. Shortly after I ordered the Ruben sandwich which was also good!!  I stuck to beer so I can't speak on their drinks being good or not.

If you're like me, always wondering what to wear-I would stick to casual.