 Located just north of Harrisburg in the sleepy town of Dauphin lies an unexpected treasure known as the Stoney Creek Inn. The restaurant lends its name from the Stoney Creek which runs along the perimeter of the property. The owners of the Stoney Creek Inn took full advantage of the view by building a large deck that feels like it is almost on top of the creek and has an amazing view of the waterfall that is just upstream. While enjoying dinner or drinks you can see egrets bathe as fish jump in the placid water above the dam while the soothing sound of falling water completes the scene. It is quite a relaxing atmosphere indeed. |
 A large selection of appetizers will get you started. Many (but not all) of the appetizers, appropriately enough, come from the waters. Here Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Crabmeat and Sea Scallops Wrapped in Bacon serve as two examples. |
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 If you prefer something a little more traditionally American that won’t be a problem at the Stoney Creek Inn as the menu has plenty of standard options throughout.
This Classic Chef Salad is simple yet elegantly presented and is surely filling. |
 For lunch a selection of sandwiches are available such as this Crab Cake Sandwich. |
 The daily specials are worth a read, as that is where this Pork Filettino was found. Seasoned pork is seared on the grill then served over a bed of fresh mixed vegetables with a rosemary spear. |
 Among a selection of Veal Specialties including Veal Ossobucco, Veal Marsala, Veal and Shrimp Piccata and Veal Parmigiana is this Veal Oscar.
These sautéed veal medallions are served over asparagus, and topped with jumbo lump crab meat in a white wine sauce. |
 A selection of seafood includes these Broiled Crab Cakes. These are two large crab cakes of Stoney Creek’s own super lump and jumbo lump blend broiled to perfection. |
 Keeping with the crab theme is this Stuffed Flounder. This is fresh filets of flounder stuffed with lump and backfin crab meat. |
 While found in the seafood section, this Seafood Mediterranean would be equally welcomed in the Moussaka and Pasta section of the menu. This is mussels, scallops, jumbo shrimp and lobster pieces sautéed in extra virgin olive oil in a light tomato sauce with Kalamata olives, onions, spices, fresh garlic and imported feta cheese, served over your choice of pasta.
And if we piqued your interest, Moussaka is a Greek specialty casserole consisting of layers of sautéed eggplant, meat sauces, spices, onions, fresh garlic, fresh tomatoes, basil, imported wine and topped with Bechamel Sauce. |
 All of the steaks and chops are thick-cut in-house. Here chef Nick Kolivras slices off a Porterhouse. |
 A selection of steaks is offered including Prime Rib, Delmonico, N.Y. Strip, Filet Mignon, T-Bone and Porterhouse. Pork Chops like the ones pictured here are offered either two or three at a time. They also offer Lamb Chops and a Baby Lamb Rack. Rounding out the meat selection is a Souvlaki (Greek Shish Kabob) which is pork medallions marinated in their own special spice mix, grilled and served over rice with Tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad with feta cheese. |
 If you can’t decide whether to go with steak or seafood, the Surf and Turf is always an available alternative. Here an 8oz. Lobster Tail is accompanied by an 8oz. Filet Mignon. |
 For dessert try the Amaretto Torte. It is not made in house, but rather brought in from New York City. Fluffy cake and amaretto creme offer your meal a light but satisfying finish. |
 Stoney Creek Inn150 Erie Street Dauphin, PA 717-921-8056
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Susqueats
Restaurants of the Susquehanna Valley
While many of the region’s restaurants have owners with Greek-American descent, few embrace their Greek epicurean heritage quite as strongly as the owners of the Stoney Creek Inn. The Octopus Salad pictured here with fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumber and olives just screams Mediterranean. Other Greek appetizer selections include Stuffed Grape Leaves, Saganaki, Greek Spinach and Cheese Pie, and Bruschetta Caprese a la Stoney.
