Stealey’s Tavern
“Good vibes, good food, good service.”
That’s what’s on the menu at new Midtown restaurant, Stealey’s Tavern, according to manager Shayne Hummer.
Stealey’s opened this past weekend at 204 Verbeke St. in Harrisburg, formerly Shady McGrady’s, which closed around a year ago.
The tavern will give patrons of the previous bar a new experience, as Hummer said that they made significant renovations to the space. Most notably, they wanted to lean more into the restaurant side of things, as opposed to being focused on the bar.
“We wanted to re-establish ourselves,” Hummer said. “We want the people who come here to have a good place to eat.”
Stealey’s has a large menu featuring tavern food like sandwiches, cheesesteaks, smash burgers, tacos and thin-crust pizzas made by head chef Zach Ottens, who has a background in fine dining. Hummer described the selections as “incredible.”
The restaurant has added a lot of seating, with both booths, tables and high tops available. The large bar also has plenty of stools to pull up for a drink.
Inside Stealey’s Tavern
Customers may notice the nod to a Grateful Dead theme by Stealey’s funky artwork, purple walls and tie-dye staff shirts. There are also a few arcade and skill game machines in the back section of the restaurant.
Hummer shared that they want Stealey’s to be a “community-oriented” place and will take precautions to ensure safety during late-night hours. They will have hosts checking IDs and bouncers as well.
The bar inside the tavern
Stealey’s is open seven days a week, with daily hours from noon to midnight.
“We love this area, and we are glad to add to it,” Hummer said.
For more information on Stealey’s Tavern, visit their website.
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