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PLEASE NOTE: Clicking on any of the links below will open the selected restaurant's home page in a new window. Restaurants are listed in alphabetical order. We recommend advance reservations on weekends. If a restaurant is listed here, it has to be consistently good, making it popular with tourists and locals. So we strongly recommend advance reservations on Saturday nights. When making your reservations, please tell them you are staying at the King's Cottage B&B, or let us make your reservation for you!
Accomac Inn
717-252-1521 | Open every day
Elegant atmosphere, excellent service and a creative menu with a view of the Susquehanna River in Wrightsville. Known for their tableside flambéed desserts and coffees.
Annie Bailey's
717-393-4000 | Open every day
From the expertly hand-crafted bar by skilled tradesmen from Waterford Ireland to the entry doors that formerly adorned the famous Shelbourne House Hotel in Dublin, you begin to immediately feel the "Cead mile Failte" that Ireland is famous for. This authentic Irish Pub on King St. in Historic Downtown Lancaster offers quality Irish food at reasonable prices with a delightful Celtic flair!
The Belvedere Inn
717-394-2422 | Open every day | SMOKE-FREE
An upscale smoke free restaurant & bar which is very popular with the locals. Advance reservations highly recommended. Excellent food and ambiance. They feature live jazz Thursday - Saturday nights in their piano bar. There is the option of dining in the piano bar or on their small rooftop patio as well.
The Brasserie
717-299-1694 | Open every day
A nice local restaurant with good food just a half-mile from the inn. Large menu selection.
Bube's Brewery Restaurants
717-653-2056
19th Century Brewery with 3 restaurants, outdoor biergarten, and Martini Bar.
* The Catacombs * Unique fine dining: Dine several stories underground in the brewery's beer-aging cellars, which are natural underground caves now lined in limestone – great atmosphere, good food, and helpful, friendly wait staff. You will get a tour of the brewery, and its history-open every day.
* Alois * Gourmet dining in the Central Hotel — well preserved Victorian building and decor. They serve a six-course gourmet meal. Reservations required. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
* The Bottling Works * Casual Dining often with live entertainment. Open every day.
Cameron Estate Restaurant
717-492-0111 | Closed Monday and Tuesday | SMOKE FREE
Last seating on Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday: 7pm.
Last seating on Friday & Saturday: 8pm.
Enjoy a gourmet meal in a casually elegant atmosphere with views of the beautiful estate grounds. The menu has a variety of creative selections as well as a "prix fix" menu offering which is a good value. Save room for the decadent, but not too sweet, hot chocolate dessert torte which we highly recommend!
Carr's Restaurant
717-299-7090 | Closed Monday
In Lancaster city across from historic Central Market. Elegant atmosphere and gourmet food. Ask about live music and outdoor dining in the cobblestone alley of the Central Market. Good wine list. Close to the Fulton Theater. Zagat rated.
Character's Pub
717-735-7788 | Closed Sunday & Monday
A great little restaurant in Lancaster city tucked away behind the courthouse. Friendly atmosphere and a nice selection of entrees on their menu. You will enjoy good food at reasonable prices! Not your typical pub food.
Checkers Bistro
717-509-1069 | Closed Sunday | SMOKE FREE
A new restaurant in Lancaster city with an innovative menu, excellent service and warm ambiance. Their Peking Duck Tacos have been enjoyed by several of our guests; the homemade cheesecake is wonderful and their Bolognaise spaghetti is great! Entrees vary from small plate selections with burgers and soup to gourmet entrees which will not disappoint you. Half plates available as well. A nice touch they offer: French Pressed Coffee.
Clementina's
717-509-9915 | Closed Sunday - Wednesday
The ultimate in romantic fine dining in Lancaster! Clementina's offers only 4 private dining rooms for two to four people. Enjoy a five course gourmet meal prepared especially for you on fine Lenox china. Perfect for that special occasion. Prix fixe $75 per person – beverages NOT included. Wine & beverage list available. Reservations are limited and require advance
booking. Calls for Reservations should be made before 5:00 PM and at least 7 days in advance. Ask us for more info about this very special experience booked for our guests through King's Cottage. Our guests who have dined here say it is wonderful!
Please note that Clementina's menu is temporarily unavailable till late June or July. However, the dining rooms can still be booked for private dining for a room charge of $25. Diners will then be able to order from the Culturas menu.
Culturas's
717-509-4386 | Open Mon-Thurs 4PM-9PM, Fri-Sat 4PM-11PM, Closed Sunday
SMOKE FREE
A special treat has come to Lancaster! This wonderful tapas bar on the second floor of the beautiful El Serrano Restaurant overlooks the central courtyard. The menu selections, small plates meant to be shared, are varied, delicious and elegantly presented. Plan to order 2 to 3 plates per person, with an average cost for dinner of $19 - $25 per person. You will not be disappointed. An excellent selection of vegetarian, seafood, chicken, & beef dishes.
Dienner's Restaurant
717-687-9571 | Closed Sunday
PA Dutch Selections. Order from the Menu or enjoy their delicious buffet. A favorite with locals and tourists alike.
El Serrano
717-397-6191 | Open every day | SMOKE FREE
An Elegant Latin American Restaurant. The food is very good, the atmosphere cannot be beat, and they have live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7:30PM. Playing Saturday and Sunday evenings beginning at 5:00pm, you'll enjoy the musical talent of Dante.
Wine Tasting Events on Wednesday nights! Go to El Serrano's Happenings page!
The Family Cupboard
717-768-4510 | Closed Sunday
PA Dutch selections. Has a nice view of an Amish farm. Order from the Menu or enjoy their delicious buffet. A favorite with locals and tourists.
Gibraltar
717-397-2790 | Open every day
This is the place to go for a wonderful, innovative menu specializing in seafood dishes – elegant atmosphere, excellent service, and terrific food. This is definitely one of the best restaurants around. During the spring and summer, dine al fresco on Gibraltar’s patio.
Gusto
717-945-6906 | Open every day
Lunch: Mon- Fri (11:30 am - 2 pm); Dinner: 5 - 10pm (11pm Sat); Sunday: 4 -9.
The newest addition (Oct 2008) to Lancaster City's wonderful restaurants. The atmosphere is casually elegant; the service and the food are excellent. Italian and Spanish inspired dishes make up the menu. Spaghetti & Meatballs, Grilled Duck, and his famous Lamb and Spinach Noodles can be found as well as vegetarian dishes. The housemade Honey Jalapeno salad dressing is great! You'll want to save room for one of the chef's special desserts.
Haydn Zug's
717-569-5746 | Closed Sunday and Monday
A touch of Williamsburg in Lancaster County. Upscale restaurant with an elegant atmosphere and classic American cuisine. Excellent wine list, desserts, and service.
Iron Hill Brewery
717-291-9800 | Open every day | SMOKE FREE
The latest casual restaurant/brewery to arrive in Lancaster. Located on Harrisburg Ave in Franklin & Marshall's College Row complex. It has a wonderful selection of appetizers & entrees from which to choose. Brunch menu available Sundays.
Iron Horse Inn
717-687-6362 | Closed Tuesday | SMOKE FREE
A nice cozy historic restaurant in Strasburg serving good food. It is a great place to dine when you are visiting Strasburg or want a good steak or burger at a reasonable price. About 8 miles (15 min.) from the inn. Sunday Brunch at noon.
Josephine's Restaurant
717-426-2003 | Closed Sunday & Monday (Tues in June & July) and all holidays except
Valentines and New Years | SMOKE FREE
"Fine dining redefined" in Marietta - about 25 minutes from the inn. A bit of fusion & a bit of chef Daniel's creativity & you have something very special. All desserts & ice-creams are their own. The braised beef short ribs w/pomegranate & grapefruit reduction are absolutely outstanding!
Lancaster Brewing
717-391-6258 | Open every day | SMOKE FREE
This is a casual restaurant with a selection of great beers brewed on site. Their beer battered onion rings and white bean chili are terrific. Entrees range from gourmet pizza to salmon to fillet mignon: All very good. Ask for a tour of the brewery!
Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant
717-295-1621 | Open every day | SMOKE FREE
Absolutely wonderful Thai food. If Indonesian food can be described as gourmet — then this is it. The food is a work of art and the atmosphere is lovely. A large selection of entrees. Their homemade coconut ice-cream is delicious.
Lily's on Main
717-738-2711 | Open every day | SMOKE FREE
An American cafe with art deco flair, plus a varied menu, good food, and a welcoming staff. Located in the Brossman Building in Ephrata — about twenty minutes from the inn. They have a special balcony side table for two among tall potted plants, located inside on the 2nd floor just outside the main restaurant entrance. There you enjoy the sounds of the inside waterfall
while dining. They also have an "Anniversary Corner" table inside the restaurant. Advanced reservations recommended for both of these special tables.
The Loft
717-299-0661
Closed Sunday
Another upscale restaurant in old Lancaster with excellent menu selections. One of the "tried and true" restaurants in town.
Lombardo's Italian American Restaurant
717-394-3749
Closed Sunday, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day,
New Year's Day, and Fourth of July
A family run Italian restaurant with very good food and warm atmosphere. Their nightly specials are always delicious; you will not be disappointed!
Mazzi
717-656-8983 | Open every day
An upscale restaurant about 15 minutes from the inn in Leola. Interesting selections on their menu and very good food.
Molly's Pub
717-396-0225 | Open every day
A casual restaurant minutes from King's Cottage. The food is good & plentiful but not your typical pub fare. They have fantastic burgers, Irish Stew, & daily gourmet specials. Enjoy the 2nd floor martini bar, Molly's On Top, or dine on the upstairs outdoor deck. Live music Thursday & Friday nights 7-11 PM in the pub. Thursday-Saturday features a DJ on the 2nd floor 10-2AM. Offers special Sunday Brunch menu 11-3pm.
The Olde Greenfield Inn
717-393-0668 | Open every day
An established fine dining restaurant minutes from King's Cottage. Located in a 1780 Pennsylvania farmhouse, offering romantic dining in its wine cellar or on a balcony overlooking the lounge where you can enjoy live piano music on Friday and Saturday evenings. From April to October, enjoy a lunch on the lovely loggia covered patio with hanging plants. In warm weather, the patio is one of our favorite places for Sunday brunch!
Prince Street Cafe
717-397-1505 | Open 7 days: Serving food and coffee ALL NIGHT on Friday & Saturday
Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:30 am - 11:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
A warm, comfortable gourmet coffee shop across from the Fulton Opera House and a block from Central Market in downtown Lancaster. Enjoy an espresso coffee, a smoothie, soup, sandwiches, salads, or dessert at a reasonable price. Check the web site for live music on Monday and Saturday nights.
The Pressroom
717-399-5400 | Closed for dinners on Monday
Nice cozy atmosphere with good food. In warm weather they have outdoor dining in a lovely brick courtyard garden setting. Wednesday and Thursday nights features live jazz bands.
Stockyard Inn
717-394-7975 | Closed Sunday
Lancaster's Oldest restaurant built in 1750. Traditional menu, formal service in an elegant decor combines old world charm with contemporary American cuisine. This has got to be the loveliest dining rooms in Lancaster. The wait staff makes you feel very special. Great food & excellent service. Gracious hosts.
Strawberry Hill
717-393-5544 | Open every day, with few exceptions.
Enjoy a creative menu, good food & Wine Spectator award winning wine list (over 1,000 choices) in old Lancaster with a Soho type atmosphere. The owner wants you to have fun and enjoy yourself. The presentation is lovely and menu is varied. Ask them about their special event wine dinners!
Symposium Mediterranean Restaurant
717-391-7656 | Closed Sunday
Open Monday - Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday - Saturday 11am to 12:30am
Symposium Restaurant is located on South Centerville Road in Lancaster. The kitchen closes at 10pm Monday - Thursday and closes at 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The Symposium has a large wine list and a menu with American Classic foods along with Mediterranean foods. Live music is played every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Every Monday from 8 to 11 pm is Open Mic Night. A entertainment schedule is posted on their website. The restaurant has a diverse Mediterranean and American cuisine in a peaceful atmosphere. During spring and summer guests can eat on the patio outdoors.
Tobias S. Frogg
717-394-8366 | Open every day
Open Monday - Tuesday 11am to 12am. Open Wednesday - Saturday 11am to 2am.
Tobias S. Frogg has something for everyone. The menu has a large variety of Entrées moderately priced with a good selection of seafood, including frog legs (of course). There is outdoor dining, weather permitting.
Smoke-Free Dining in Lancaster County
For the restaurants we have listed above, we have noted those that are smoke-free. You will find all of the smoke-free area restaurants on the Tobacco-Free Coalition web site. |
