Shank's Tavern — Restaurant in Marietta

Update: Stopped in before an afternoon ride for a late lunch on a Sunday recently. Was much less crowded this time, and we ordered off the regular menu, trying one of their flatbread pizza's along with a hummus wrap. Both were very good - really enjoyed the olive tepanade that was in the hummus wrap. The service was very good, and we enjoyed meeting others who were also at the bar having lunch. We'll definitely be back again either for lunch or dinner. It's a great option in Marietta.

Original: We have ridden by this place many times as we do the bike trail from Columbia up to Bainbridge, and finally had the chance to try it for dinner one night. Went on a Friday evening, and the indoor bar area was full, so we headed out to the patio where there were still a few tables open. Friday night is seafood night, so they have crabcakes, steamed clams, mussels & shrimp, as well as some basic sushi rolls (nothing raw, which was probably best). We gave them a try, along with a bowl of their cajun soup, as well as a caprese sandwich (grilled cheese with pesto, tomato and greens tucked into it). Overall, we were happy with the food, and we also enjoyed the $2 draft specials on Fosters' Lager for that night. Being outside, we did not hear the music that was playing inside, other than when we were leaving, so it's hard to comment on the music. Our service was good - she took care of us, checking on us for refills of beers and how food was. No real complaints. We'll definitely try it again, maybe on a different night, or maybe...

We my family and friends.. have been coming to Shanks for many a years.. Love the atmosphere..Tina and Jean have been the best Bartenders .Bob Shank is a real Character.. when you come in he makes a fuss over you.. very inviting.Beer selection is super those Artisan Beers both locally and out of the area are right on with what happening to day with the Mirco Beer's whether its Lagunitis..Ballantine IPA.( yes its back) a new beer fromVictory..or Dogfish Head.. check out his Web page,, he updates them weekly. .His food is very Bar Centric.. good Shushi .. many types.. his Big Fats ( hamburger) you can have it any way. you want it with Shrooms.. Chesse...Onions.. and his local sandwich the SHIFTER is an all time standard in the Marietts and Columbia Pa area.. named after the Railroad folks who patronized local watering holes ..his parties are a must see. he aka THE RODMAN brings out his character with Rod Stewart several times a year.. and he is always having fund raisers for some local person or organizations like AMC.. etc....

I lived in Philadelphia for a long time. I have visited many city and small town bars. I have never been to a bar with such great service, food to price ratio and accommodations. We’ve been going to this bar for a few years now (not often enough to be remembered by the staff to be frank). My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed the pickle back shots, the menu that gets updated rather often and keeps it fresh, and the interior. This time we came with our dog and they gave us a wonderful spot at a table on a lawn under the tree in the back of the place. We were the only ones there and the place was packed, but the staff kept checking on us with perfect intervals. They brought out the water bowl for our dog and there was even a doggie bag dispenser. This exceeded our already high expectations...