The best restaurants in Lancaster
54 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Sushi Heaven
RestaurantsWhether you're craving a maki marathon or hibachi comfort, Sushi Heaven does all-you-can-eat made fresh to order, with a full Japanese menu…
Sushi Heaven
Restaurants401 Prime
Restaurants401 Prime is a luxury modern city steakhouse in Downtown Lancaster, perfect when you want a night that feels a little extra. Settle into…
401 Prime
RestaurantsLombardo's Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1946, Lombardo's Restaurant has been the local move for Southern Italian comfort, from lasagna and family red sauce to a nice glass…
Lombardo's Restaurant
RestaurantsZags Pizza and Grille
RestaurantsWhether it's a quick slice or a full-on feast, Zag's Pizza & Grille leans into variety with Neapolitan-style and Sicilian pies, playful…
Zags Pizza and Grille
Restaurants551 West
Restaurants551 West keeps things easy with New American pub grub that actually hits the spot, a tap list they proudly call the Best Tap Selection In…
551 West
RestaurantsThe Belvedere Inn
RestaurantsSeasonal New American fare in a homey, Victorian space with a patio & an upstairs jazz lounge.
The Belvedere Inn
RestaurantsThe Greenfield Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsThe Greenfield Restaurant & Bar brings Lancaster a relaxed, upscale night out in a 1780 farmhouse, led by former White House Chef John…
The Greenfield Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLUCA
RestaurantsLUCA leans into Lancaster County’s bounty with handmade pastas, roasted meats, and vegetables all kissed by a wood-burning hearth and…
LUCA
RestaurantsSalt & Pepper Italian Bistro Pizza
RestaurantsSalt & Pepper Italian Bistro Pizza nails that family-run comfort with a quirky, house-like vibe... chandeliers and light fixtures made from…
Salt & Pepper Italian Bistro Pizza
RestaurantsCork & Cap Restaurant
RestaurantsAt Cork & Cap Restaurant inside the Cork Factory Hotel, Lancaster County-inspired dishes are made from scratch with local ingredients,…
Cork & Cap Restaurant
RestaurantsBlue Pacific Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsBlue Pacific Sushi & Grill has been serving Lancaster since 2001 with fresh, high quality sushi and a fun under-the-sea vibe. Expect…
Blue Pacific Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsVenice Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsVenice Pizza and Pasta keeps it classic with fresh dough made daily, pizzas that hit the spot, and hearty pastas, strombolis, sandwiches,…
Venice Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsShogun Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi
RestaurantsShogun Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi brings the sizzle with teppanyaki chefs turning dinner into a little fire-and-finesse show, plus sushi…
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi
RestaurantsHouse of Pizza
RestaurantsIn a historic cast-iron storefront, House of Pizza has been a Lancaster go-to since 1986 for pies, subs, and beers, with an easy menu and…
House of Pizza
RestaurantsDibbs BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly restaurant offering BBQ classics such as brisket and ribs, plus mac and cheese.
Dibbs BBQ
RestaurantsShot & Bottle
RestaurantsShot & Bottle keeps it easygoing with brunch favorites, craveable handhelds, and hearty mains that pair perfectly with their lineup of…
Shot & Bottle
RestaurantsGenki sushi and grill
RestaurantsWhen weeknights get hectic or you’re plotting a low-key lunch, Genki Sushi and Grill turns out reliable classics like teriyaki, tempura,…
Genki sushi and grill
RestaurantsHarvest Seasonal Grill - Lancaster
RestaurantsHarvest Seasonal Grill - Lancaster keeps it local with a farm-to-table menu that changes every three months, many dishes under 600…
Harvest Seasonal Grill - Lancaster
RestaurantsThe Fridge
RestaurantsLocals know The Fridge for a serious craft beer selection alongside fresh, hand-crafted flatbread pizzas and sandwiches. Part cozy cafe,…
The Fridge
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up boneless and traditional wings plus fried chicken tenders, sauces and sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSpot Gourmet Burgers
RestaurantsHamburger food-cart operator Josh Kim has a brick-and-mortar shop to hang his hat.
Spot Gourmet Burgers
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsRice & Noodles Restaurant
RestaurantsBright and airy with zero fuss, Rice & Noodles Restaurant nails the Lancaster lunch-and-dinner craving with crisp spring rolls, stacked…
Rice & Noodles Restaurant
RestaurantsSushi One
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving classic rolls, hibachi-grilled plates that actually sizzle, or a chilled sake to keep things mellow, Sushi One nails…
Sushi One
RestaurantsBad Brother
RestaurantsLively fixture for American classics like burgers, grilled cheese & wings, plus cocktails & beer.
Bad Brother
RestaurantsShake Shack Lancaster
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Lancaster
RestaurantsX Marks The Spot
RestaurantsX Marks The Spot keeps it simple and solid for Lancaster locals, leaning on the finest ingredients, a daily Chef Special, homemade soups,…
X Marks The Spot
RestaurantsGinza
RestaurantsGinza keeps sushi nights fun with an all-you-can-eat roll option that actually tastes fresh, not like a dare. Solid seafood picks, easy…
Ginza
RestaurantsPrince Of Subs
RestaurantsSince 1976, Prince Of Subs has been family owned and beloved for crispy fried chicken and big Italian subs. Eat in with friends or scoop it…
Prince Of Subs
RestaurantsPie In the Sky
RestaurantsWhether you want a crisp Neapolitan round or a thick Sicilian square, Pie In the Sky comes through with build-your-own options, White and…
Pie In the Sky
RestaurantsAmerican Bar & Grill Lanc
RestaurantsWhen the pizza craving hits and you want wings done right, American Bar & Grill Lanc brings scratch-made comfort, hand-tossed pies, jumbo…
American Bar & Grill Lanc
RestaurantsNinja Ramen
RestaurantsCraving a bowl that actually hits the spot? Ninja Ramen does tonkotsu, shoyu, miso and beef shank ramen with rich, cozy broths, plus gyoza,…
Ninja Ramen
RestaurantsJohn J Jeffries Restaurant
RestaurantsJohn J Jeffries Restaurant keeps it local with organic produce and pastured, grass-fed meats from small family farms, then turns it into…
John J Jeffries Restaurant
RestaurantsLucky's Last Chance- Manayunk
RestaurantsLucky's Last Chance- Manayunk keeps Philly happy with artisan burgers piled high, playful hot dogs, and a solid beer lineup. When fries or…
Lucky's Last Chance- Manayunk
RestaurantsRosa Rosa Pizzeria
RestaurantsFamily-owned for 30+ years, Rosa Rosa Pizzeria keeps things Lancaster-local with a brick oven and wildly fun specials like the Cheesesteak…
Rosa Rosa Pizzeria
RestaurantsCiro's Italian Bistro
RestaurantsWhen the brick-oven pizza itch hits and only a proper red-sauce comfort fix will do, Ciro's Italian Bistro delivers old world recipes with…
Ciro's Italian Bistro
RestaurantsThe BBQ Barn
RestaurantsSet at The Amish Farm and House, The BBQ Barn turns out ribs that actually yield, tender half chicken, and pulled pork with housemade…
The BBQ Barn
RestaurantsWhen you want a celebratory spread without lifting a spatula, Champagne Sunday Brunch at the Eden Resort & Suites rolls out made-to-order…
Brooklyn Pizza - Grill
RestaurantsBrooklyn Pizza - Grill turns out legit New York style pies alongside hefty Sicilian squares, with standouts like the Grandma, Drunken…
Brooklyn Pizza - Grill
RestaurantsPho Pasteur 3
RestaurantsWhen that Lancaster chill kicks in, Pho Pasteur 3 nails the rich, fragrant broth and speedy service combo, with generous bowls of pho,…
Pho Pasteur 3
RestaurantsHorse Inn
RestaurantsFrom a former hayloft speakeasy to a neighborhood staple, Horse Inn leans into Lancaster’s seasons with a menu that changes daily. Expect…
Horse Inn
RestaurantsCapricio's Pizza
RestaurantsCapricio's Pizza cranks out legit pies for whatever mood you’re in, from thin Neapolitan rounds and double-crust stuffed beauties to thick…
Capricio's Pizza
RestaurantsRoute 66 Restaurant
RestaurantsRoute 66 Restaurant nails the 1950s-inspired diner vibe with vintage signs and a relaxed, no-rush feel. When nothing but a proper burger…
Route 66 Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Coffin Bar
RestaurantsMake The Coffin Bar your move this week, whether your vibe is good, evil, or just hungry. It leans into Lancaster’s quirky side with a…
The Coffin Bar
RestaurantsDouble C
RestaurantsDouble C is the easy pick when you want farm-to-table done right, from seriously good burgers and tacos to seasonal salads and rice bowls.…
Double C
RestaurantsYuzu sushi Asian restaurant
RestaurantsYuzu Asian Cuisine keeps it simple and stellar with Japanese dishes built around fresh seafood, fruits, and veggies, from classic rolls to…
Yuzu sushi Asian restaurant
RestaurantsValentino's Cafe
RestaurantsValentino's Cafe is the kind of "Cheers" bar where conversation actually happens, plates of homemade Italian comfort (yes, that family…
Valentino's Cafe
RestaurantsAntonio's Pizza House
RestaurantsAntonio's Pizza House nails the no-frills comforts Lancaster folks actually crave, from classic, foldable pies to cheesesteaks, subs, and…
Antonio's Pizza House
RestaurantsPlough
RestaurantsPlough is reinventing farm-to-table in the heart of downtown, with Executive Chef Ryan McQuillan turning Lancaster County’s bounty into…
Plough
RestaurantsPizza Boli's
RestaurantsDown-to-earth Italian chain restaurant serving up pizzas, sandwiches, wings & salads.
Pizza Boli's
RestaurantsNaruto Hibachi Sushi Steakhouse
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs a little theater and a lot of flavor this week, Naruto Hibachi Sushi Steakhouse nails it with expertly crafted rolls,…
Naruto Hibachi Sushi Steakhouse
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSkip your usual spot and let Loxley's Restaurant and Patio Bar - Lancaster whisk you into a Robin Hood-ish treehouse with Lancaster-grown…
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