This place has improved greatly, I would have thought with the opening of Aroogas, knutes would have closed, they have changed their menu which is so much better, only downside is staff can be hit or miss.
(4)
Willow L.
We've been going to Knute's just about every Thursday evening for months. Thursday is Burger Night featuring a few burgers that come with fries for just $6. A couple more premium burgers are $7.50. Knute's has a great selection of beer on tap. More than you're basic Coors, Miller, or Bud. You can try microbrews from around the country. Sometimes you'll get lucky enough to be there on pint night where you get to keep a glass of their feature brewery! The service has always been great. Servers are getting to know us well and recognize us when we come in. Even when they're slammed busy we get prompt attention with a friendly demeanor. This place is located in a college town, so you will see college students at any given time. However, you'll also see couples, families, and even kids. It's never gotten rowdy. The food is pretty tasty. You can get a burger cooked well-done and it's tender and juicy. Fries are really good. They offer other menu items, but we've always gotten burgers. I did have a Reuben a couple of times that was awesome. Regular menu items are a bit pricey I think, and the menu isn't overly large. However, we go for burger day on Thursdays. Our burgers always come out hot and fresh. Other peoples' meals always look tasty, too. Knute's has a deck and an upstairs area for larger groups. They'll also feature entertainment on weekends. I'd recommend Knute's, especially for burger Thursdays! Have a nice cold beer and a hot, juicy burger. Good stuff.
(4)
Tim F.
This place has really stepped up its game over the last year. The grilled meatloaf is one of the best things I've ever eaten. The new menu retains the sports bar staples of wings and burgers while adding more sophisticated dishes you might find for double the price at a place like The Copper Kettle. I also highly recommend the Southwest tilapia, honey chipotle wings, and Asian slaw. The soups are always incredible; particularly the chicken tortilla soup. If you haven't eaten here in a while, definitely check out what the new chef and new menu have to offer. It's become my favorite place to eat and drink in Shippensburg.
(5)
Jay R.
Ship, of course, has a lot of "transient" traffic, with parents in to see their kids at SU. If you're looking for some good food that is not going to break the bank, here you go. I found it interesting that another reviewer said this bar caters primarily to the college crowd. I've always thought that it's very much a townie bar. But inasmuch as I think Shippensburg is one of the friendliest towns I've ever been in, that is no real problem. There's always somebody to talk to, and it's a very sports-sharp crowd, which is good since that's what is on some 10 TVs surrounding the horseshoe-shaped bar. The servers and bartenders treated everybody well when I've stopped in ... and I do whenever I get back to town. There appears to be 10-15 beers on tap in rotation. They had Angry Orchard the past few times, which I love. What really caught my notice in my recent visit, though, was the food. I had one of Knute's seven types of burgers, the Grilled Cheese Burger ($9.99). It's a half-pound Angus burger delivered on Texas toast with American and red onions. It was outstanding. Maybe it's always been and I didn't notice it, but this was REALLY good. The burger was made to order -- they asked -- and was quality meat. They even had a high-end ketchup on the side, something more than the basic Heinz, etc. As a side, I ordered the Mac and Cheese ($2.50 as a side, $4.99 as an entree). This was even better, the best I've had in quite a while. Perfectly cooked pasta; a thick, stringy cheese throughout; and, it was browned just right. I can't recommend it enough. The menu ( knutespub.com/wordpress/… )], as a whole, isn't all that deep. But what they do have looks delicious (although I'm not crazy about nacho cheese on a cheesesteak), and if what I had is any indication, it probably tastes delicious, too. Definitely worth a stop next time you're through the 'Burg.
(4)
Mike B.
May 8th, 2015. Ashlynn served a small Cup of Chili (moderately spicy) and the Entree Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken added and a Coors Light Beer. Excellent meal! Cost $18.00. You can't beat the price. Friendly prompt service. Great place for lunch!
(4)
Zachary C.
I avoid this place at all costs. The menu never changes, and the staff seems to follow suit. They cater to the college crowd more than locals. Service is inconsistent at best and their "deck" is cramped and takes a flight of stairs to access.
(1)
Scotts D.
Warning to college students and alumni: this is a total townie bar - I highly recommend staying away from this place... In my opinion, the patrons are not friendly and can be threatening to non-locals like alumni, etc.... I was hoping, as SU alumnus, that Knute's would be the replacement for long closed Gingerbread Man- was I wrong! Example: From my experience, the crowd at Knute's is aggressively homophobic and redneck like. The servers and female bartender on duty when I visited were very nice and professional when I went in last Friday for a drink at the bar. I was most unwelcome by the dozen or so local patrons drinking at the bar which happened within minutes of sitting down at the bar. It's obvious when an entire group turns on an individual- maybe some of you have had this happen to you- it's a very unpleasant experience. I ordered a beer and some wings, minding my own business, and within the time that it took to get my wings, the people sitting to the side of me moved away as if I was diseased- making it very obvious that they didn't want to sit next to me (two couples in their sixties- dirty stares and awkwardness) and one guy made an extremely loud and homophobic (very crude and graphic) joke to the ENTIRE bar which everyone, except the bartender, laughed at. I was dressed normally - polo, jeans, etc. not calling any attention to myself, and yet I feel that I was being totally being harassed. From my observations other comments were made by different patrons as well under their breath. I left immediately, taking my wings to go, because I truly believed that it was potentially unsafe for me to stay there any longer, due to the patrons. I'm a big guy, too, and can defend myself, but I felt potentially threatened. It was a very embarrassing experience and shameful reflection of the locals in Shippensburg. To be clear, I wasn't embarrassed for myself, I was embarrassed for the other customers as it made them look like the hick stereotype that many in the town I would imagine try to fight. I look down on those who participated but take great pleasure in knowing that my degree and education allow me the civility to not act this way toward strangers. If they are this way at 1:30pm on a Friday, imagine how they are at night drunk, etc. Again, in my opinion, college students and alumni stay away from this place! In my opinion, it's trouble waiting to happen! The bartender should be commended as she had the wherewithal to lightly scold them for the joke as it was obvious that it was a hateful and targeted comment. I'd recommend The University Grille which is located in the Shippen Place Hotel...
(1)
Jonathan K.
Knute's actually really surprised me. I just moved into town not to long ago and my goal was to try every restaurant in walking distance. This was the third restaurant I tried and quickly became my favorite. The food and atmosphere almost reminds me of a ruby Tuesday. The food is above average (in my opinion) or even above par for what else you find in town. They also have a deck which is a nice place to just kick back. There was nothing really special about the service but everyone was really friendly. Overall I recommend this place to everyone and I really enjoy my time and money spent there.
(4)
Kamilah B.
Totally unwelcoming to black ppl! Went here on alumni wknd w/ my sorority sisters. We were scheduled on a pub crawl, so they had to know that there would be ppl of all walks of life coming in. They looked surprised to see us and were not welcoming at all. Oh, and they wings weren't that great either.
(1)
Charles V.
Shippensburg doesn't have much to offer so I guess I can't complain too much haha. Service definitely a mixed bag....$1 rum and coke nights were always big hit with my group back at college. Wing night on Wednesday was another hit for us to get together. Lots of varieties and the wings quality has went up and down through the years. Last I left back in Dec 2010, wings were decent. Prices are low to mid range. You can add to your bill really quickly if you start adding sides, celery, and pitchers of beer. They have beer pong and some of my friends liked coming here before going to Wibs. Nothing special, but with no competition hardly in Ship, you don't have many other places to go.
(3)
Rylan G.
After numerous visits (15+) to Knute's, I have to draw the line and write a review. Where to begin? As a past server, I was always told that the number one thing that brings back a guest is the service they receive. If that's the case, I have no idea how Knute's is still in business. During one visit I ordered a chicken fingers and fries. I wanted to get the garlic parmesan fries, instead of regular. Easy order, right? When I received my bill, the server had added $3.00 for putting garlic and parmesan on my fries? He then said there was no other way to do it. More recently, I ordered a wrap and added french fries for $1.50. Again, I wanted the garlic parmesan fries, so I asked the waitress for them. She said "No, there is no way I can do that. I'm sorry. I can bring out the garlic parmesan butter on the side and you can pour it on yourself." WAIT. So you're telling me .... you can do that, but you can't have the cooks toss the fries in it before bringing it out? Another issue that Knute's has is just that...the cooks. I am not sure who they hire or where they hire from, but I would not be surprised if they hire the elderly Wal-Mart greeters as cooks. Numerous times I've waited 45 minutes+ for my meal...even at non-peak hours. Come on guys, is it THAT hard to throw some wings in the fryer or place lettuce in a bowl? Their prices have gone up, especially on wing night. Higher wing prices + slow food delivery + terrible service = Go to Hot Point or University Grille. The only thing I do enjoy Knutes for is the quiet(er) bar scene, compared to other college bars in town. Their beer selection is decent. I think their business plan is "Give crappy and slow service, then people will buy alcohol to drink their bad experience away" From today on, I will not go to Knute's for food. Knute's has potential, but then again, so does Rebecca Black.
(1)
Emily G.
Many of the reviews I think are outdated. We were at Knutes a few years ago and were not all that impressed, however our recent visit was great! It isn't a fine dinning restuarant so if that's what you are looking for this is not the place for you. However, if you are looking for casual, good food, and good service I highly recommend it! They seem to have a lot of decent beers on tap, and we seriously could have eaten 3 plates of the calamari! It isn't that frozen crap, and it was done perfectly! We took a toddler and sat on the deck and had a wonderful experience!
(5)
Bryan B.
I hate this place more than anywhere. If it wasn't for the fact that there aren't any better places in ship, it'd be a no star. The servers here are mediocre but the turnover rate seems incredibly high. In every instance that I've been here, the management has sucked incredibly. There is an upcharge on everything from honey mustard to ranch. The specials are lack luster and the food isn't anything special. The place is worth a try if you are in Ship and have no where else to go - otherwise try University Grill or McDonalds.
(2)
Simon B.
Knutes is my personal favorite in shippensbug. Nothing is great, but overall, they have the best package in town. The menu selection is basic and predictable. The food is ok. The servers are friendly. I enjoy the atmosphere the best. It is a clean, bright space with many flat screen tvs and a coin op digital juke box that plays music throughout. Knutes is obviously working hard to be a "real" chain-like restaurant. I'm happy to have Knutes in Shippensburg. Oh yeah, it's a great place to pull up a stool and have some beers with friends.
(3)
Joshua N.
This is a good restaurant and bar. The service is actually very slow. This can be annoying especially on wing nights and cheap burger nights. However, the burgers are awesome. The beer selection is good enough and the prices are very good. Dollar rum and coke night is great time to chill and meet people, but the amount of rum lacks, but the price is right. Chips and salsa here will surprise you, it's very good. This is one of my favorite places to just go and grab a drink and watch a game and not smell like I was at a bar all night.
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner, Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Drive-Thru : No Caters : No
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Mike L.
I was staying in Shippensburg for the Corvettes at Carlisle show in August 2013 at the Shippen Place Hotel. I ventured across the street to Knutes and was immediately impressed with the décor. I took a seat at the bar and was greeted by a most personable young man, I believe his name was Mike. I got a really cold Bud Lite and indulged in a nice conversation with Mike when he had time, his skills behind the bar were obvious. As the evening wound down I met and joked a little with the staff and have never felt more welcome. This place was clean and well decorated and well ran, I will return next year and would recommend the pub and eatery to anyone. I can be critical at times but nothing but kudos for Knutes.
(4)Jeff B.
This place has improved greatly, I would have thought with the opening of Aroogas, knutes would have closed, they have changed their menu which is so much better, only downside is staff can be hit or miss.
(4)Willow L.
We've been going to Knute's just about every Thursday evening for months. Thursday is Burger Night featuring a few burgers that come with fries for just $6. A couple more premium burgers are $7.50. Knute's has a great selection of beer on tap. More than you're basic Coors, Miller, or Bud. You can try microbrews from around the country. Sometimes you'll get lucky enough to be there on pint night where you get to keep a glass of their feature brewery! The service has always been great. Servers are getting to know us well and recognize us when we come in. Even when they're slammed busy we get prompt attention with a friendly demeanor. This place is located in a college town, so you will see college students at any given time. However, you'll also see couples, families, and even kids. It's never gotten rowdy. The food is pretty tasty. You can get a burger cooked well-done and it's tender and juicy. Fries are really good. They offer other menu items, but we've always gotten burgers. I did have a Reuben a couple of times that was awesome. Regular menu items are a bit pricey I think, and the menu isn't overly large. However, we go for burger day on Thursdays. Our burgers always come out hot and fresh. Other peoples' meals always look tasty, too. Knute's has a deck and an upstairs area for larger groups. They'll also feature entertainment on weekends. I'd recommend Knute's, especially for burger Thursdays! Have a nice cold beer and a hot, juicy burger. Good stuff.
(4)Tim F.
This place has really stepped up its game over the last year. The grilled meatloaf is one of the best things I've ever eaten. The new menu retains the sports bar staples of wings and burgers while adding more sophisticated dishes you might find for double the price at a place like The Copper Kettle. I also highly recommend the Southwest tilapia, honey chipotle wings, and Asian slaw. The soups are always incredible; particularly the chicken tortilla soup. If you haven't eaten here in a while, definitely check out what the new chef and new menu have to offer. It's become my favorite place to eat and drink in Shippensburg.
(5)Jay R.
Ship, of course, has a lot of "transient" traffic, with parents in to see their kids at SU. If you're looking for some good food that is not going to break the bank, here you go. I found it interesting that another reviewer said this bar caters primarily to the college crowd. I've always thought that it's very much a townie bar. But inasmuch as I think Shippensburg is one of the friendliest towns I've ever been in, that is no real problem. There's always somebody to talk to, and it's a very sports-sharp crowd, which is good since that's what is on some 10 TVs surrounding the horseshoe-shaped bar. The servers and bartenders treated everybody well when I've stopped in ... and I do whenever I get back to town. There appears to be 10-15 beers on tap in rotation. They had Angry Orchard the past few times, which I love. What really caught my notice in my recent visit, though, was the food. I had one of Knute's seven types of burgers, the Grilled Cheese Burger ($9.99). It's a half-pound Angus burger delivered on Texas toast with American and red onions. It was outstanding. Maybe it's always been and I didn't notice it, but this was REALLY good. The burger was made to order -- they asked -- and was quality meat. They even had a high-end ketchup on the side, something more than the basic Heinz, etc. As a side, I ordered the Mac and Cheese ($2.50 as a side, $4.99 as an entree). This was even better, the best I've had in quite a while. Perfectly cooked pasta; a thick, stringy cheese throughout; and, it was browned just right. I can't recommend it enough. The menu ( knutespub.com/wordpress/… )], as a whole, isn't all that deep. But what they do have looks delicious (although I'm not crazy about nacho cheese on a cheesesteak), and if what I had is any indication, it probably tastes delicious, too. Definitely worth a stop next time you're through the 'Burg.
(4)Mike B.
May 8th, 2015. Ashlynn served a small Cup of Chili (moderately spicy) and the Entree Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken added and a Coors Light Beer. Excellent meal! Cost $18.00. You can't beat the price. Friendly prompt service. Great place for lunch!
(4)Zachary C.
I avoid this place at all costs. The menu never changes, and the staff seems to follow suit. They cater to the college crowd more than locals. Service is inconsistent at best and their "deck" is cramped and takes a flight of stairs to access.
(1)Scotts D.
Warning to college students and alumni: this is a total townie bar - I highly recommend staying away from this place... In my opinion, the patrons are not friendly and can be threatening to non-locals like alumni, etc.... I was hoping, as SU alumnus, that Knute's would be the replacement for long closed Gingerbread Man- was I wrong! Example: From my experience, the crowd at Knute's is aggressively homophobic and redneck like. The servers and female bartender on duty when I visited were very nice and professional when I went in last Friday for a drink at the bar. I was most unwelcome by the dozen or so local patrons drinking at the bar which happened within minutes of sitting down at the bar. It's obvious when an entire group turns on an individual- maybe some of you have had this happen to you- it's a very unpleasant experience. I ordered a beer and some wings, minding my own business, and within the time that it took to get my wings, the people sitting to the side of me moved away as if I was diseased- making it very obvious that they didn't want to sit next to me (two couples in their sixties- dirty stares and awkwardness) and one guy made an extremely loud and homophobic (very crude and graphic) joke to the ENTIRE bar which everyone, except the bartender, laughed at. I was dressed normally - polo, jeans, etc. not calling any attention to myself, and yet I feel that I was being totally being harassed. From my observations other comments were made by different patrons as well under their breath. I left immediately, taking my wings to go, because I truly believed that it was potentially unsafe for me to stay there any longer, due to the patrons. I'm a big guy, too, and can defend myself, but I felt potentially threatened. It was a very embarrassing experience and shameful reflection of the locals in Shippensburg. To be clear, I wasn't embarrassed for myself, I was embarrassed for the other customers as it made them look like the hick stereotype that many in the town I would imagine try to fight. I look down on those who participated but take great pleasure in knowing that my degree and education allow me the civility to not act this way toward strangers. If they are this way at 1:30pm on a Friday, imagine how they are at night drunk, etc. Again, in my opinion, college students and alumni stay away from this place! In my opinion, it's trouble waiting to happen! The bartender should be commended as she had the wherewithal to lightly scold them for the joke as it was obvious that it was a hateful and targeted comment. I'd recommend The University Grille which is located in the Shippen Place Hotel...
(1)Jonathan K.
Knute's actually really surprised me. I just moved into town not to long ago and my goal was to try every restaurant in walking distance. This was the third restaurant I tried and quickly became my favorite. The food and atmosphere almost reminds me of a ruby Tuesday. The food is above average (in my opinion) or even above par for what else you find in town. They also have a deck which is a nice place to just kick back. There was nothing really special about the service but everyone was really friendly. Overall I recommend this place to everyone and I really enjoy my time and money spent there.
(4)Kamilah B.
Totally unwelcoming to black ppl! Went here on alumni wknd w/ my sorority sisters. We were scheduled on a pub crawl, so they had to know that there would be ppl of all walks of life coming in. They looked surprised to see us and were not welcoming at all. Oh, and they wings weren't that great either.
(1)Charles V.
Shippensburg doesn't have much to offer so I guess I can't complain too much haha. Service definitely a mixed bag....$1 rum and coke nights were always big hit with my group back at college. Wing night on Wednesday was another hit for us to get together. Lots of varieties and the wings quality has went up and down through the years. Last I left back in Dec 2010, wings were decent. Prices are low to mid range. You can add to your bill really quickly if you start adding sides, celery, and pitchers of beer. They have beer pong and some of my friends liked coming here before going to Wibs. Nothing special, but with no competition hardly in Ship, you don't have many other places to go.
(3)Rylan G.
After numerous visits (15+) to Knute's, I have to draw the line and write a review. Where to begin? As a past server, I was always told that the number one thing that brings back a guest is the service they receive. If that's the case, I have no idea how Knute's is still in business. During one visit I ordered a chicken fingers and fries. I wanted to get the garlic parmesan fries, instead of regular. Easy order, right? When I received my bill, the server had added $3.00 for putting garlic and parmesan on my fries? He then said there was no other way to do it. More recently, I ordered a wrap and added french fries for $1.50. Again, I wanted the garlic parmesan fries, so I asked the waitress for them. She said "No, there is no way I can do that. I'm sorry. I can bring out the garlic parmesan butter on the side and you can pour it on yourself." WAIT. So you're telling me .... you can do that, but you can't have the cooks toss the fries in it before bringing it out? Another issue that Knute's has is just that...the cooks. I am not sure who they hire or where they hire from, but I would not be surprised if they hire the elderly Wal-Mart greeters as cooks. Numerous times I've waited 45 minutes+ for my meal...even at non-peak hours. Come on guys, is it THAT hard to throw some wings in the fryer or place lettuce in a bowl? Their prices have gone up, especially on wing night. Higher wing prices + slow food delivery + terrible service = Go to Hot Point or University Grille. The only thing I do enjoy Knutes for is the quiet(er) bar scene, compared to other college bars in town. Their beer selection is decent. I think their business plan is "Give crappy and slow service, then people will buy alcohol to drink their bad experience away" From today on, I will not go to Knute's for food. Knute's has potential, but then again, so does Rebecca Black.
(1)Emily G.
Many of the reviews I think are outdated. We were at Knutes a few years ago and were not all that impressed, however our recent visit was great! It isn't a fine dinning restuarant so if that's what you are looking for this is not the place for you. However, if you are looking for casual, good food, and good service I highly recommend it! They seem to have a lot of decent beers on tap, and we seriously could have eaten 3 plates of the calamari! It isn't that frozen crap, and it was done perfectly! We took a toddler and sat on the deck and had a wonderful experience!
(5)Bryan B.
I hate this place more than anywhere. If it wasn't for the fact that there aren't any better places in ship, it'd be a no star. The servers here are mediocre but the turnover rate seems incredibly high. In every instance that I've been here, the management has sucked incredibly. There is an upcharge on everything from honey mustard to ranch. The specials are lack luster and the food isn't anything special. The place is worth a try if you are in Ship and have no where else to go - otherwise try University Grill or McDonalds.
(2)Simon B.
Knutes is my personal favorite in shippensbug. Nothing is great, but overall, they have the best package in town. The menu selection is basic and predictable. The food is ok. The servers are friendly. I enjoy the atmosphere the best. It is a clean, bright space with many flat screen tvs and a coin op digital juke box that plays music throughout. Knutes is obviously working hard to be a "real" chain-like restaurant. I'm happy to have Knutes in Shippensburg. Oh yeah, it's a great place to pull up a stool and have some beers with friends.
(3)Joshua N.
This is a good restaurant and bar. The service is actually very slow. This can be annoying especially on wing nights and cheap burger nights. However, the burgers are awesome. The beer selection is good enough and the prices are very good. Dollar rum and coke night is great time to chill and meet people, but the amount of rum lacks, but the price is right. Chips and salsa here will surprise you, it's very good. This is one of my favorite places to just go and grab a drink and watch a game and not smell like I was at a bar all night.
(4)