Peter Herdic House Restaurant, a fine dining establishment in Williamsport, PA, serves dinner Wednesday-Saturday beginning at 5 p.m, and is available any day of the week for private events. From December 5-21, the Restaurant will serve lunches Wednesday-Friday, from 11:30 am-2:00 pm. The Inn hosts guests 7 days a week. For reservations, please call 570-322-0165 or email info@herdichouse.com

Upcoming Events

Friday, May 24
A new date for this year’s Patio Opening and Shad Smoke. May saw fit to bestow one last rainy and frosty week upon us, so we moved the Shad Smoke to warmer climes—the end of May. Please join us as we smoke up some delicious shad and start off patio season with a great party!

Sunday, June 2
The Herdic patio will be opening for a once-monthly summer brunch, beginning in June. A little asparagus benedict, some housemade sticky buns and, of course, some fresh fruit bellinis…

Thursday, June 13
Our June Sister’s Salon. Post your ideas for June’s topic to our Facebook page (and like us while you’re at it!): the Peter Herdic House Restaurant and Inn

Friday, June 21
Midsummer’s Eve: join us for a summer solstice party and wine tasting on the Herdic patio. Details to follow…

Peter Herdic House Restaurant, a fine dining establishment in Williamsport, PA, serves dinner Wednesday-Saturday beginning at 5 p.m, and is available any day of the week for private events. From December 5-21, the Restaurant will serve lunches Wednesday-Friday, from 11:30 am-2:00 pm. The Inn hosts guests 7 days a week.

The Herdic House is among the finest examples of Italian Villa architecture in the state, and guests are welcome to tour the restaurant. Its distinctive features include ornate plaster moldings and arches, and a mahogany stairway that curves three floors to a cupola. The ornate first floor mouldings and the acanthus-leafed fluted columns on the porches are original to the building, and the intriguing three-story chandelier has captivated many visitors. The bar, in the rear of the building, was created from the witness stand of the demolished county courthouse, and the fan was taken from the same building.

For reservations, please call 570-322-0165 or email info@herdichouse.com

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Peter Herdic House Restaurant

Peter Herdic House is an elegant restaurant featuring fine dining in a beautifully restored Victorian mansions on Williamsport, Pennsylvania’s Millionaires Row.

This gourmet restaurant specializes in serving sustainable, locally-grown produce and meats, in the picturesque environs of a beautifully restored Victorian mansion.

History of Peter Herdic House Restaurant

Built in 1854 as a residence for Peter Herdic, a Williamsport lumber baron, the house was restored in the early 1980′s. Sisters Marcia and Gloria Miele opened the restaurant doors in 1984. From the beginning, they combined a respect and love for Williamsport’s historic heritage with a passion for fine food. Now in their 27th year in business, “the Miele girls” (as they’re known locally) have built a strong family connection to the restaurant, incorporating their mother Daisy, as the pastry chef, and Gloria’s daughter Liz, as the executive chef, into the business. The Miele family feels lucky to be able to combine their hospitality with historic preservation.

The Herdic House is among the finest examples of Italian Villa architecture in the state, and guests are welcome to tour the restaurant. Its distinctive features include ornate plaster moldings and arches, and a mahogany stairway that curves three floors to a cupola. The ornate first floor mouldings and the acanthus-leafed fluted columns on the porches are original to the building, and the intriguing three-story chandelier has captivated many visitors. The bar, in the rear of the building, was created from the witness stand of the demolished county courthouse, and the fan was taken from the same building.

The property includes a beautiful wisteria-covered patio lit by Venetian lanterns for outdoor dining and cocktails, a lounge with a fireplace, and an intimate bar with an excellent selection of wines and spirits. The Mieles have a love of fine wine, and have traveled to Burgundy, Tuscany, and California tasting wines. The 75-bottle wine list offers a wide range of American wines, as well as wines from France and Italy.

After appreciating the beautiful surroundings, diners can also tour Pennsylvania gastronomy. The restaurant kitchen strives to use the best and freshest ingredients available—which usually means buying from the central Pennsylvania community.

Liz and the kitchen staff use sustainable produce and meats whenever possible. They start with the freshest, locally grown ingredients and present each item artfully. To stay in keeping with the seasons, the menu changes monthly, but one classic appetizers which can always be found on the menu is shad, locally smoked by Helmrich’s Seafood and served with capers, onions and a horseradish dill sauce. Shad once ran in the Susquehanna River and was featured at the original Herdic House, Peter Herdic’s restaurant at the Park Hotel, in the 1870s.

In the pastry kitchen, Daisy makes perfect creme brulee and chocolate mousse cake, as well as her signature apple cinnamon bread pudding. The restaurant also offers housemade ice creams and rotating dessert features. And Daisy and Liz are happy to collaborate on specialty cakes for larger parties or special occasions.

“It was our nicest dining experience in years. We enjoyed everything, the building, the food, and the service.” ~ Jean, Murrysville PA.

The Peter Herdic House was featured on WVIA’s “Chefs of the Great Northeast”, and has won culinary awards at the Fete De Cuisine including Best Dessert, Best Entree, Best Appetizer, and Best of Show. Rated “Three Stars” by AAA, the restaurant offers romantic, candlelit dining in an intimate Victorian setting.

“..none can compare with the Peter Herdic House. The food was exceptional. Everything was tasty, and you just knew it was the best quality…” ~ Erma, Hershey PA.

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Peter Herdic House Inn

Peter Herdic Inn is a bed and breakfast in a beautifully restored Victorian mansion situated on Williamsport, Pennsylvania’s Millionaires Row. The elegant inn is owned and operated by sisters Marcia and Gloria Miele, and their husbands, Bob Elion and Jim Wood, respectively.

Your local hosts offer you warmth and hospitality in their gracious accommodations, as well as fine dining in their gourmet restaurant and bar next door to the Inn.

Peter Herdic House Inn, 411 W. Fourth St.,570.326.0411, overnight guests welcomed seven days a week, full breakfast offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings only, beginning at 9 a.m.

Peter Herdic was Williamsport’s most influential citizen and a foremost lumber baron in the late 1800s. When he arrived, Williamsport had a population of about 2,000. By his death in 1888, he had transformed Williamsport into a thriving lumber capital, some 20,000 citizens strong.

Guests may choose from several spacious rooms which offer the charm of a Victorian home. Comfort and relaxation may be enjoyed on the shaded porches or guests may take pleasure in the hustle and bustle of downtown Williamsport which is within walking distance of the Inn. Local attractions include biking, antiquing, museums and a walking tour of the magnificently restored Millionaire’s Mansions.

This lovely Williamsport lodging, tastefully decorated in the Victorian décor, is an ideal site for relaxing business retreats, family reunions, destination weddings as well as weekend getaways.

Peter Herdic House Inn

Policies

• Flexible check-in/check-out times
• Reservations are recommended and can be held with Visa, MasterCard, American Express
• Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours before scheduled arrival except during special events

Amenities

• Spacious rooms with private baths
• Original silver and brass chandeliers
• Exceptional red oak woodwork
• Breakfast on the weekends
• In-room robes
• Complimentary port or sherry
• Shaded porches
• Free off street parking
• Located on Millionaire’s Row
• Walking distance to museums and art galleries
• Walking distance to downtown Williamsport
• Walking distance to Lycoming College and Penn College
• Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet Access

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Welcome to Williamsport

Welcome to Williamsport, the county seat of Lycoming County. We’re a small city of 30,000 situated in the Susquehanna Valley of the Bald Eagle Mountains.

While the Pennsylvania tourist guide refers to the area as the region of “woods, water and wildlife,” Williamsport is a bustling center for business, manufacturing, government, and finance. College students are welcomed here. Many take internships and part-time jobs in the city; some even play in the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra.

Williamsport is ranked as one of the top 25 safest “metro areas” in the U.S. You may already know that Williamsport is the Birthplace of Little League Baseball. When in town, catch the spirit of America’s homegrown sport at the Little League Museum and World Series complex.

Relive the colorful history of Williamsport’s glory days as lumber capital of the world at the Historical Museum or by touring Millionaire’s Row of 19th-century homes or the Freedom Road cemetery.

Shop downtown Williamsport for fine men’s clothing, artisan jewelry and local crafts. Relax and enjoy baked specialties and beverages at the Coffee and Tea Room or Joanna’s Bakery. Dine at some of the area’s favorites including Franco’s Restaurant, The Pub, and The Old Corner.

Just for fun, you can cheer on the minor league Crosscutters at historic Bowman Field, cruise the Susquehanna River on the Hiawatha paddleboat, tee off at White Deer 45-hole Golf Complex, or take in a touring show at the Community Arts Center.

Activities in Williamsport

Millionaires’ Row: We highly recommend either a self-guided walking tour of Williamsport’s historic district, or the trolley tour that departs from Park Place about 4 blocks down Fourth St. near the museums.

Biking and hiking: The Pine Creek rails to trails project (a 60-mile relatively flat bike trail) begins 15 miles from downtown Williamsport in Jersey Shore. We also have excellent (but hilly) biking routes departing from the Inn. Please ask about bikes and routes.

The Loyalsock Trail and other excellent hiking options are just a short distance away. Please ask for directions. Ricketts Glen State Park is about an hour away and is worth the drive. There are spectacular waterfalls along a beautiful hike. Williamsport has two parks (Brandon and Memorial) with pools, play areas and tennis courts.

Museums: There are four museums within walking distance of the Inn, as well as the Little League Museum, located across the river.

Reptileland: A unique and educational reptile zoo owned by local celebrity and friend Clyde Peeling.

Hiawatha: Williamsport’s own paddlewheel riverboat offers daily trips on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River from May to October.

Theatre and film: The Community Arts Center, in walking distance, is Williamsport’s historic theatre for big name acts at reasonable prices and independent films. The Community Theatre, also nearby, is Williamsport’s local theatre troupe. The new Cinema is a half block from us and has multiple movies playing.

Bars: Bar hopping is a popular activity here in Williamsport, and we have a wide array of venues —from the Bullfrog Brewery, an award-winning microbrewery, to Franco’s Lounge, our favorite local hotspot. For clubbing, we offer the Cell Block, a nightclub in a 19th century Quaker prison, and Club Z, the area’s hip new gay bar.

Shopping: Williamsport has an international jewelry following, due in large part to the innovation of local jeweler James Meyer. Though Meyer no longer has a storefront his jewelry can be found at Ann McKay’s, a protégé of Jim’s. Another unique, one of a kind jewelry store is Marc Williams. Both Marc Williams and Ann McKay are located downtown within walking distance. Several blocks from downtown is Goldcrafters with jeweler Stephanie Long.

For clothing, the Clothier in downtown Williamsport has a huge selection of menswear. Women’s specialty clothing, from local designers and merchants, can be found at Gifts of Art and the Coffee and Tea Room. The Inn is also a 30-minute drive from the Woolrich Outlet Store which has Clarks, Mephisto and Dansko shoes as well as Woolrich clothing and their famous blankets.

Gifts of Art also features a wide array of crafts and gifts by local artisans, and Adelyn’s is a find for anyone with a passion for dolls. Trimtex Mill Store is a hip new addition to downtown. It’s an outlet store for a local factory that makes trim which can be used in any type of sewing or arts and craft. The young women that run the store are into quilting and fabric arts.

Otto’s Bookstore is just a few blocks away on W. Fourth St., and has a very good selection. It’s one of the oldest independent bookstores in the country. The historic James V. Brown Library is also located in downtown Williamsport and holds book sales in April and October.

Food Markets: Downtown has an array of local food markets and coffee shops. For coffee, be sure to check out the Coffee and Tea Room, Williamsport’s most popular wireless coffee house with live music most weekends. The Java,Juice and Art Café is another great coffee spot, and Joanna’s Bakery not only serves coffee and espresso in a sunny storefront, they make excellent pepperoni rolls and sfogliatelle to accompany it. Don’t miss Joanna’s blackberry cabernet sorbet.

Helmrich’s, Williamsport’s local fish market, is a great place to pick up locally smoked shad, and in front of Helmrich’s every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon, you’ll find the Williamsport Growers’ Market, a great local resource for fruit, vegetables and baked goods, as well as a good stop on Saturday morning for a cup of excellent French-press coffee from Guernica Coffee. For other picnic or snack needs, Waltman’s deli is within walking distance of the Inn, as is a PA State Liquor store. Wegmans is our local grocery store which is about 4 blocks from the Inn.

Antiquing: Our area features a good selection of antique shops, We have two in downtown as well as the Old Barn Center in Pennsdale B. J’s on Route 15 and the Roan Auction House on Lycoming Creek Road.

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