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Contemporary, Innovative, American Cuisine

Serving Dinner & Spirits Mon - Sat. Full-Service Bar
featuring beer, wine, cocktails, & our signature martinis

Dear Friends and Patrons,

We opened What If Hershey 20 years ago. Our restaurant is family owned and operated, making it a genuine point of pride for the establishment. We also take pride in treating our guests and staff like family. What If is our second home and we love being the spot where the locals enjoy eating. Whether you are visiting Hershey with kids, looking for a romantic dinner with your love, or just looking to have a bite at our cozy bar with a good glass of wine, we want to be your host in Hershey!

Our menu features plenty of classic Mediterranean dishes. Our fish specials change daily and we have a slew of lovely pasta dishes as well. We do not limit ourselves to one single cuisine since we believe food should be fun, ever-evolving, and delicious. But our regular guests can tell you that we are known for our crab cakes, unique salads, prime cut steaks, homemade desserts, and the best happy hour in town! We also have a beautifully updated courtyard patio for those summer nights. And our private dining room is great for your events: rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, corporate events, funerals, pharmaceuticals, and birthdays.

We look forward to meeting you!
Joanna and Mike

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What If... of Hershey Restaurant & Bar

We are located in the sweetest place on earth...
Hershey, Pennsylvania (Chocolatetown, USA)

Make your way down the warmly lit steps to enjoy our relaxed menu at the bar, beginning with our famous Infused Martini. Our animated menu is noted for its bountiful Crab Martini or a collection of the Beef or Seafood Sliders.

A Full-Service Menu is offered in the dining room with an extensive wine list, where you can choose from signature dishes, like Pan Seared Scallops, Fresh Calamari, Chicken Saltimbocca, or our Hand-Cut Steaks.

Sweet endings are a ritual at the What if... All of our desserts are made-on-premise, including one of Hershey's favorites, our Hot Fudge Peanut Profiterole.
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Please Join Us On East Chocolate Avenue

Just a mile from the world-famous Hershey Park attractions for eclectic food, innovative drinks, and true Hershey hospitality

What If... Menus and Chef's Gallery

717-533-5858

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Spring 2026 Hours

Open Mon - Sat:
4pm - 10pm

(Sundays - Private Events Only)

Takeout and Delivery Available.

We take phone reservations
Office opens at 11am

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What If... We Help You Create Your Next Event!

Let us help plan your next... baby or bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, graduation, fundraiser, business meeting/corporate event, birthday, anniversary, class or family reunion, retirement, funeral, youth banquet, holiday party...

What If... Catering Services

"We offer private banquet rooms or we can provide off-premise, full-service catering."

Why What If...?

We're often asked why did you choose the name "What If..." for your business?

Here's Why...