The current ownership began in the spring of 1958 when Domenic (Roomie) Gentile and his wife Jean purchased the 1832 "Hotel" with the dream of starting a restaurant. At the time, the Hotel Saxonburg was operating only as a bar. Roomie and Jean installed a grill and fryer behind the bar, and Jean began serving homemade soups, sandwiches, and spaghetti to the local patrons.

Through countless hours of hard work, dedication, and support by local and distant patrons, the business grew into a full service, fine dining restaurant with a modern kitchen facility. Roomie, known for his hospitality, ran the front of the house and Jean, a self-educated chef, directed the kitchen until her death in 1980. Her recipes still serve as the foundation for many of our entrees. Our moderately priced menus offer fresh seafood, Italian specialties, aged hand cut steaks, pasta, veal dishes, salads, sandwiches, "Lobster Bisque", and our "Famous Hotel Crab Cakes".

A watercolor of the Hotel bar, as painted by Geraldine Freehling.

The 19th century original bar with stained leaded glass doors and copper topped bar offers full beverage service accompanied by an extensive wine list in a casual upbeat atmosphere - a great place for a before dinner cocktail, an after event sandwich, or friendly socializing.

With the support of our dedicated and professional staff, the Gentile Family carries on Roomie and Jean's dream. The Gentile Family has been the proprietor of the Hotel Saxonburg longer than any other in the history of the establishment.

Our goal is to continue the tradition of hospitality and dining by extending to you, our customers, "casual dining in a relaxed 19th Century atmosphere" with food and beverage prepared and served with attention. Join us!