David and Laurie Hazzard have been setting and resetting the standards for "Fine Dining in a Casual Setting" since 1991 at their restaurant in South Sterling, PA.
My wife and I have been enjoying sumptuous meals here for over three years. Each time, we try a different creation only to be spoiled further.
Set in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, the wooden frame building blends in with it's surroundings. The inside exudes warmth with its worn wood vaulted ceilings and walls. Even with a full house, you can easily share conversations at your table without a noisy background.
Service is exceptional from a warm welcome through dinner and (luscious) dessert. Each server and attendant has a knack for being personal and timely.
Dave's menu is sure to satisfy the palate of any guest. From outstanding classics through more creative and exotic choices, you just can't make a mistake here. Their seafood choices may be the best of fine restaurants in the northeast states. The jumbo lump crab with rice pilaf sets a new benchmark for any crab delicacy.
Dessert is yet another reason to put this place in the favorites of your GPS. I would mention my favorite if I didn't have so many. This is one of the few places where you either must enjoy a dessert at your table or take one home for an extension of a truly superb dining experience. Their creme brulee is the finest we have experienced.
Now a word about their website http://www.hazzardsraintree.com/. Although it is extremely slow loading even with a high speed connection, it's worth the wait. The photos will tempt you to make the trip (even during winter) and the menu will cause you to schedule a date if you can't go immediately.
I venture to say that this place would even impress Emeril Lagasse.
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