The Blue Parrott

35 Chambersburg Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-337-3739
http://www.blueparrotbistro.com/index.htm

Recommended

Located just off of Gettysburg's central rotary (or "round-about" for heathen not from the Northeast) is the Blue Parrot Bistro. An impeccably clean and neat establishment at first glance seemed too formal to relax in. The pool table that separates the front bar from the rear dining room quickly eliminated that concern. There is a good selection of local beer on tap and a decent selection of beers in bottles. The menu was extensive without being overly large. I choose the short ribs as an appetizer ($8) and the redfish ($21) as entree. The short ribs were excellent (though small). Three ribs, crisp on the outside and tender (without being mushy) on the inside, came with a sweet reduction sauce that left me wanting more. The redfish was fine but nothing exceptional. A very small fish, probably 10 oz when swimming. It was roasted without much attention and served on a bed of unnecessary cous cous. The sauteed greens on the side of the dish were very nice though a bit salty. I had a very disappointing apple tart for dessert. Frozen puff pastry with far to few sliced apples and an overly sweet caramel sauce ended the meal on a forgettable note.

Overall the meal was fine but unless you are driving by I would not bother.