The Bistro in the Courtyard by Marriott — Restaurant in Shippensburg Township

I had an interesting experience here. I went with minimal expectations. It's a "default" destination for people who don't want to venture out from their hotel after all.

The person tending bar when I arrived was a pleasant lady who took my drink and food order: Vodka martini and a Bistro Burger I knew immediately there was a concern because I wasn't asked what vodka I preferred and whether I wanted it straight up or on the rocks etc. the drink I got was (forgive me) disgusting. It was all vermouth and had a LIME in it. I choked this down and ordered a whiskey instead since that's pretty much impossible to mess up :)

To make matters worse, the couple that came in after me not only got their burgers before me, they finished them before I got mine.

Another person arrived behind the bar in the meantime. His name is "T". He gave me a water without me asking, asked me about my food order, and offered me another whiskey (again without asking me what I had- meaning he had looked to find out).

He apologized for the food situation and got me my burger.

I over-tipped him to acknowledge the good service. I decided to let him know about the issues I had, and he insisted on making me a proper martini. It was perfect.

Turns out he had a family emergency, which is why he was not there when I walked in when they opened to take my order and provide proper service.

Give this guy and his place a chance. He clearly cares about his customers and the service provided here, which is all too rare these...

Love that this Marriott had a restaurant in their hotel. Although a limited menu and only serving breakfast and dinner.. for us that was ok. Casual and modern decor. Tables and booths and seating at the bar. Full service bar. Outdoor seating at a firepit that is available as well. There was lounge seating on the other side of the gas fireplace. Servers were friendly and Amber especially was very attentive to our party of 7. I had the salmon and broccoli and it was done perfectly. The Bistro Burger was large,quality beef, on a brioche bun and done perfectly. It came with French fries,served hot. The grilled cheese my granddaughter ordered had plenty of cheese. Although they have a 3 cheese one,she only ordered American Cheese. The Bistro Burger looked so good, we went back a 2nd time and I ordered it plain. Again, a really good...

Great food. Awesome staff. Really friendly people who know the area well and great to chat with while...